Appeal for Intercession for War Prisoners From Camp
Civilians in Germany and prisoners of war are discussed as intercession is urged. Despatches note Britain will allow raw materials export to Sweden, with manufactured goods blocked. Repatriated Canadians arrive in England and benefit from immediate clothing and leave, with care at Ripon by Canadian officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hull
Eng
Rubsamenera
Erment
Berlin
England
Ottawa
Militia
Camp
Lat
Ripon
Export Wheat Products For Canada And United States
The Canada food board releases all manufactured wheat cone de eed oe kerty retes for export in Canada and the United States. The Dominion acts to restore trade to normal channels quickly and export applications to all countries except the central powers will receive prompt handling by the export and import department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
United States
Canada Food Board
Dominion
Export and Import Department
Foch Renounced Victory Statement Quoted
Fragmentary text notes French General Foch renouncing a great victory stating peace on acceptable terms would save French and British lives and avoid sacrificing more lives. source wording is damaged and inconclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Quick Influenza Recovery
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as restoring rich red blood and strengthening the body after influenza. It claims tonics renew health, guard against relapse, and promote nerve and overall stamina, urging purchases locally or by mail from Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Hetame
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Norway Seeks Compensation for Shipping Requisition
Norwegian press reports Norway seeks 280000 in compensation after the American Shipping Board invoked requisition law. For sixteen months Norway says it has received no damages or interest and no compensation for shipping contracted to American accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
American Shipping Board
Newepapera
Norway
Dover Mines Guarded Channel Entrance in War
The Times reports Dover’s mine barrage and patrol defenses to curb enemy submarine entry to the Channel. Nets failed. 1917 saw a mine and anti-submarine barrier guarded by armed trawlers and drifters. Dover was protected by this system until removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Pound
Littlese
London
Times
Dover Barrage
France
England
Arduous Homeward March Of Germans From Occupied Territories
German forces retreating from Russian-occupied lands face severe weather and rough Polish resistance. A detachment of 1500 from Lodz struggles toward the German border, while 500000 troops march home through snow and rain unable to use rail lines as rolling stock is seized by Russians. Villagers flee as German soldiers robbing settlements en route.
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Rigon
Rendyed
Paris
Cokes
Copenhagen
Lodz
Allied Officers Repatriated From Constance Gen Siebren
From Geneva allied officers arriving via Constance include two British officers who endured four years in captivity and several Americans released after confinement. The long march from towns hard hit by serial bombardments highlights wartime reprisal impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Noming
Constance
Germen
Nelene Cama
Fragments Hint at a $100 Revere Toss Event
OCR reads scattered phrases about a $100 prize and a toss event in a local setting. The readable bits suggest a contest or raffle format with monetary stakes but lack full details such as date, place, or organizer.
Wreck at Tay Bridge Exhibition After Fatal Collision
After a catastrophic crash the Tay Bridge wreckage and bodies were recovered on both river banks. A portion of the wreckage is displayed in Dundee as investigators examine the disaster and its death toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Dundee
Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills Promoted in Toronto Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills promising relief for liver and kidney issues. It claims users saw benefits after prior doctor visits and urges buyers to insist on the physician’s portrait and signature on the box as protection against imitations. The ad notes a single dose costs 25 cents and lists Edmanson Bates & Co. Limited in Toronto as a distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
A. W. Chase
M.D
London Times Denies German Blockade Abolition Story
The Times rejects the German semi official report that entente may abolish the blockade. It states the alliance has no intention of giving up its main weapon for peace terms, and dismisses such claims as unfounded amid the current chaotic situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
London
the Times
Alles
Times
Gartcuee
Solis Declara
Neuralgia Attacks Nerves and Relief Methods
Fragmentary note describes neuralgia pain and mentions rubbing as a very effective relief method. Includes scattered terms like Linhoost Baye and Bg BS but lacks clear events or sources.
Money Orders Sale Notice
Fragmentary text describes a sale of money orders or related financial instruments. Details are illegible but indicate a vendor or issuer and an event or action tied to money orders.
Vancouver and Victoria Hotels Offer Winter Holiday Escape
A picturesque Canadian Pacific Railway invitation highlights Hotel Vancouver and the Empress in Victoria as top winter getaways. The article touts the prairies climate, outdoor sports, and 500 miles of scenic scenery along CPR trains with comfortable, modern service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
Vancouver
The
Prairia
Canada
Hotel
Empress Hotel
Victoria
Roaring Falls
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Won Fame on Its Merita The Unbounded Popularity Ad
The ad praises Merita oil as unmatched for labor and quality and claims broad popularity from cities towns and villages. A humorous dialogue about a new guest at a summer hotel contrasts Old Guest and Doll scenes expressing surprise and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Thomas
Seeman
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Minard
Miller
Bos Lona
Ieee
Sethane Lee
RO Lama
UmiTeo
Foch
BE. W. Gillett Co. Ltd
Dover
EEL
Sloan
Aaliers
Beechams Pills
Sierce Fur Co Or
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