Dominion Atlantic Railway Improvements Reported Across Canada
The 1911 program for the Dominion Atlantic Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway details extensive works including 45 miles ballast, 90 miles of rails updated and oiled, numerous bridges rebuilt or improved, new brick stations, and a 14 mile extension to Weston. A separate note discusses English clock trade recovery and a proposed cooperative English manufacturing venture with £100,000 capital.
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Dominion Atlantic Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Weston
England
Fragmented War Era Snippet From Lorraine Front
A garbled eight hour shelling report from the Lorraine border describes German fire directed at a farmer’s cart and a balloon observation claim. The text also includes scattered dialogue about bananas, tramps, a pharmacist’s cure, and a motorist near a county meat bottle, all loosely connected and unclear.
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Lorraine
Nerviling Becomes Rapid Relief for Strains and Sprains
A vintage ad touts Nerviling as a fast acting remedy for strains and sprains. It claims the product penetrates to the core of the pain and delivers quick relief from discomfort.
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Thomas
Unsteady Passions Lift Delia Between Lovers
In a tense drawing room scene, Eira confronts Hugh as Delia Hetherington reveals a planned engagement with Hugh. Delia insists on calm while Eira pushes for action, and a policeman may enter as tensions flare between past loves and social expectations.
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Castieham
Eire
Castleham
Eira
Della
Delia
Hugh
Hira
Ira
Lenis
Palin
Abe
Gratifying Interest in 8 Honorary Wall and Sunday School News
The article records honorary officers John McMillan and George M. Clarke with treasurer Jas. Weir and others, noting four meetings with 400 workers, a city training school for 110 registered students in Winnes district, and an aggressive program for the Sunday school work. Also mentions a naval wartime letter from Lance Corporal J Burnell and a humorous remark by Senator Charles F Towneend about somnambulism.
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Wall
T. John McMillan
George M. Clarke
Jas. Weir
J. B. Mo
Bad Bryner
Internatonal’ Sunday School Association
Erent
North Winai
Leach- See
City
Winnees
Hugh
Leggat
Heavy German Mortars and War Tales From the Front
The article recalls German heavy mortars and field guns facing Allied countermeasures. It notes shells often misfire, engineers sabotaging gun operation, and the bayonet used after clearing shell fire. It also mentions horse losses, a battlefield vignette of a Belgian-sentry incident, and reflections on military science versus massed artillery.
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Evry
British Gappers Relate Football Amid War Fronts
A British observer recalls how football boosted morale during World War I. He recounts Highlanders shouting mark your men as German forces pressed back. He notes a Bethune incident where a football match paused for bombs, a French machine gun halted the plane, and players resumed amid cheers.
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Agaibel
Wells
Peara
Naval
Mace & Cha Gelboo
Weir
Bethune
Lincolns
Night Battle Observations Amid Indian and German Forces
Fragmentary report describes nocturnal maneuvers with Indians and Algerians in German lines, a surprise probing by troops, and a sudden alarm as outposts are reported fallen. Mentions war industry notes and Canadian papers hinting at timber and forest product demands.
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Ekpion
Alueu
Angel
Canada Helped Empire In War Effort From Canada to France
A Canadian effort aided the war in France by providing ships crews and logistics. Officials under Mr Harris coordinated shipping, docks, and storage while government and railway leaders facilitated transfers and wartime supplies. The text praises efficiency, savings, and cross‑country cooperation in support of Allied forces.
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Canada
Canaan
Casouag
Stad
Jf Ee Hyperia
Dussariat
Stppees
Walrth Laue
Cowd
Espediacus
France
Las Mummwer
Mr. Rogers
Guaugubersy
Bir
Thomas
Rogers
Rnment
A. Ho Harris
G. A
Harrie
British War Office
Jugal
Carter
Aumumistiain
Montreal
CPM
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberts
Lorir
Harry Vision
War Office
Meritin & Penne Ander
Harris
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Spohn Medical CO
Greben
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Port Arthur
Thompson Sons and Company
Penkee Solger
Watermans
L. B. Waterman Company, Limited
Moatress
Dorset Regiment
W. Jarvis
Mons
Jarvis
John Inglisco
Sia
Strachan Ave
Weary Walker
Amicon
Yepepe
James
Tole
Uae
Dalle
Amu
Senate Bis Sperenys Caton
Delia Hetherington
Shana
Bira
Delis
Castlebam
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Tere
Eotbian Ieee
Aemaien
Hetherington
The
Winnipeg Sunday School Association
J. Burnell
H. MS. Undaunted
Ulatt
Isaac
Charles F. Towneend
Michigan
Jones
Brown
Smith
Mteetien
Devasier
Noel
Gve
Koelt
Friend Royal
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Gillett
Toront
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Darknese
E. D. Smiths
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