Call to Aid War Harvest Effort Faces Nation
A World War I era appeal urges every citizen to prepare for national service in the coming harvest. It stresses arranging affairs to answer the call, noting labor shortages and the need for farmers, workers, and women to boost food production. The piece, by S. H. Howard of the Food Board, frames harvest readiness as vital to win the war and safeguard the world.
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Comba
France
Great Britain
Britain
S. H. Howard
Ade Food Board
German Lies Pamphlet Plays On Public Fears
The pamphlet circulated in the United States claims to expose German lies spread by allies. It urges readers to report rumors to the Committee on Public Information in Washington DC. The piece lists a notorious Columbus tale about a sweater and a man finding a pear as an example of misinformation.
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America
Washis
United States
Pps
Jacksonce
Washington, D.C
Benteet and Serman
Columbus
Britain’s Vast Land Push Reported in War Effort
A clipped wartime report notes Britain’s effort covers about a million acres. It mentions oil scree and land plans in that year, with figures implying large-scale cultivation and development amid management of resources.
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Americas
United States
Clothing Scarcity Mirrors Wartime Food Shortages
A German situation report notes clothing in short supply alongside food scarcity. Hotels and eateries risk rationing as fabrics and linens are seized for baby needs, while a medicinal claim about Miller's Worm Powders is mentioned with no proven stomach benefit.
U S Farmers and Food Act Reach Sisal Price Agreement
Farmers and the Food Act reached a price pact for this year’s sisal crop. Officials estimate savings for American producers on Mexican sisal, with a cents per pound reduction noted.
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U. S
Food Act
Big Enemy Force in Russia Advances and Moves
German and Austrian troops push toward Narva and Pskov while Russian Bolsheviks control Novo Rossisk. Submarines guard the Sebastopol harbor entrance as Turkish forces advance in Trans-Caucasia near Alexandropol. Entangled fronts shift between Ukraine and northern districts, with rail lines and Finland's guards noted amid the redacted war news.
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Narva
Trans-Caucasia
Batum
Black Sea
Alexandropol
Persia
Ukraine
Finland
Distemper Cure Highlighted by Minard's Liniment Claim
An article quotes Captain James M. Cooper reflecting on German attitudes and morale. E. C. Goldie and Cana diss Lagineert comment on Allied and German forces. The piece discusses expectations of battle endurance and potential surrender dynamics during wartime.
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E. C. Goldie
Canadiss Lagineert
Ardh
James M. Cooper
Do and your wife ever have
A fragmentary item from the Baltimore American unclear in content but hints at a social or personal note. The readable words reference a couple and possible discussion or question. No clear event or named entities are discernible from the fragment.
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Baltimore American
With the Fingers Says Coms Lift Out Without Pain
A claim touts painless removal of corns and calluses using a finger method. It promises no soreness or inflammation and notes availability through a wholesale drug house via a local contact.
Officer Say Sign on Door Attracts Private Camouflage
A garbled note suggests a private investigator or officer figure, Cora Care, involved in a doorway incident. The text hints at a mistaken sign and a potential privacy or removal action.
Disease in Roumania Epidemic From War Conditions
Disease spreads in Roumania due to war conditions decimating districts. Government reports severe casualties and dire civilian suffering as a large air raid or bombardment has unsettled towns. Roumanian authorities seek foreign aid to combat medical shortages and epidemic spread in the affected areas.
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Roumania
Germany
Buetranian
Pte
Ier
Widow Explains Gender Myths In Brief Note
The widow offers a concise clarification addressing gender norms and social expectations. She argues for individual identity and cautions against rigid classifications, urging readers to respect personal choices and lived experiences.
Y M C A converts St James Square into country club site
In central London near Trafalgar Square the American YMCA has taken over St James's Square. The area remains tree lined with century old plane trees undisturbed. The building's wings are arranged to avoid trunks and the grounds now serve as a first class club for Americans.
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American Y.mlca
Washington Inn
London
Trafalgar Square
Appetite a Great Blessing Loss of Appetite Remedies
Loss of appetite in summer signals digestive upset and thin watery blood. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a universal tonic to restore appetite, strength, and food efficacy. A testimonial from Mrs. M Windsor Ontario claims relief after tedious prescriptions, urging early use. Available from medicine dealers or by mail at six boxes for a stated price.
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Dr. Williams
Windsor
Ont
War-Time Clothes Comfort for Women in War Work
The article discusses how government guidance solves clothing choices for women in official war work. It notes that even those not primarily in war work face clothing concerns and stresses finding suitable materials, reducing laundry burdens under the banner of avoiding luxuries, and maintaining neat appearance.
Man frees from stray mine with a can opener on shore
A South African farmer and his son found a stranded mine on a beach and opened it with a can opener. They pried the primer, removed parts, and filled it with water before moving it toward home. A brown substance ignited, causing a blaze that scared locals and drew naval attention.
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T. N.T
German Farmer in Australia Mourns Wife’s Death
A Sydney Bulletin note recalls a German farmer in Australia whose delicate wife died after a few years. After her funeral a neighbor consoles him on his loss, remarking in humor that she was a good woman but too light for his work.
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Australia
Angat
Sydney Bulletin
Heroism at Sea Aboard Lord Erne Saves Percision Crew
A distress signal from the Percision in heavy seas on February 6 led Lord Erne captain to maneuver toward the sinking ship. A volunteer crew including the engineer and apprentice boarded the vessel and rescued all 26 sailors despite darkness and terrible weather. Authorities commend the mercantile marine for the brave action.
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Atlantic
Erne
Roberts
Adelante
British Mercantile Marine
Canada Profiteering and War Pressure on U S Firms
A New York wholesale firm was convicted of excessive profits under the federal food board rules and ordered to pay $20,000 to the Red Cross. Authorities show earnest enforcement of war related economics, with penalties and possible license reviews cited.
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United States
New York
Federal Food Board
Red Cross
Food Board
Woodstock Sentinel Review
Fortunes of War Phrases on Protection Prompt
A Yonkers Statesman snippet features the exchange about fortunes of war with a character asking a pro to explain. The fragment highlights a quirky, period voice reflecting wartime sentiment and casual humor.
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Yonkers Statesman
New Way to Remove Sore Corns
An advertisement claims Putnam's Corn Extractor quickly relieves and removes corns by shrinking the corn and pulling out the root within a day or two. It promises a painless cure for even tough corn cases and sells for a quarter at drug stores.
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Putnam's
School Lands For Sale Across Saskatchewan and Alberta
Sales of school lands were held in Saskatchewan and Alberta with many buyers and a wide variety of parcels. At Cabri Saskatchewan 158 parcels sold with the top price at 47 dollars per hundred and twenty four from 1 cre.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Cabri
Bean growers face new dog food pod station plan
A fragmented note mentions a 5 to A v bean initiative and dog food pod station aimed at growers. Readable text is limited. no clear entities beyond bean and dog food context.
Increasing Bulkheads in Ships to Counter Submarine Threat
A new ship design in America features more bulkheads as a defense against torpedoes. French contracts for tests on this American vessel are reported secret, and progression follows buoyancy box tests on the Lucia. Germans reportedly used three torpedoes to sink a transport, the extra bulkheads limiting flooding.
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America
Americas
Renchman
Cheney & Co. Hall's Family Pills Sworn Statement
Fragmented OCR notes show a sworn statement referencing Cheney & Co. Hall's Family Pills. The cryptic lines mention an oath and a date in a colonial style, with signatures and a notary stamp placeholder.
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Ole
Totes
Laces
F. J. Cheney B'Ce
Sloresand
Pocomber
Terry Cheney & CO
Hall
Armageddon of the Air: a warning from the New York Tribune
The New York Tribune warns that aerial warfare could devastate continents with thousands of aircraft and Krupp munitions facilities blown apart. it insists America must lead in turning aviation into the deadliest war weapon the world has seen.
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Contine
Aeligoland
Krupp
America
New York Tribune
German Guarantees and Allied Demands in World Event
A garbled report notes German guarantees involving a Norwegian ship carrying food to Sweden and seizure by Germany for a price. It mentions French British agreement and a push by the allies regarding Paris, with unclear details and damaged text from a Helen Post item.
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Germany
Cologne
Paris
Helen Post
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