Rule Britannia in German prison observed on New Year
Wartime dispatch recalls a German prison incident on New Year 1916. A Scottish prisoner named Kirk quietly sang Rule Britannia as others gathered, drawing attention from guards and sparking a Berlin crowd. An investigation yielded no definite conclusion. The piece also notes Guernsey men joining forces and other wartime snippets.
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Germany
Beland
Kirk
Legred
Britannia
Benen
Berlin
Britain
Pearls at the Louvre Face About the Case
A Salon note describes pearls owned by Madame Thiers at the Louvre as perishing when not worn. It claims pearls need contact with people, yet Thiers insists they must remain in their case and not be taken out.
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Louvre
Wiley
Madame Thiers
Rubber artificial eyes boast unbreakable, irritation-free design
The article describes new artificial eyes made of soft rubber with a hard vulcanized front and a hollow, air-filled back. The device moves with the eye, does not irritate the socket, and is claimed to be unbreakable and smoothly natural in appearance.
Brantford Eapethen Man Quits Booth Over Boots
A miswritten exchange shows a bulky man arguing with a salesman about boots. He insists the choices are too sorrowful and leaves after muttering about the season’s printed boots.
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Brantford
Eapethen
Milestones in England Mark Early Road Distances
Fragmentary note traces the origin of milestones on the Cambridge road between Seckwar and Camb in 1727, noting early stone posts from 1700 that bear dates but lack precise distances, with examples near Tadcaster and Herefordshire.
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Ople
England
Cambridge Road
Tadcaster
Withington
Herefordshire
Nationalistic war names in the English army
The piece cites a string of generals named with national descriptors including French Scott Irish Welsh and St. Germain. It speculates future generals might come from Chinese Brazilian or other origins, noting potential for a General Yankee or a General Can Hado.
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Scott
Welsh
Iish
St. Germain
Yankee
Can Hado
Berlin ration cuts and arrival of 100000 newcomers
Berlin report says meatless weeks persist and the current 250 gram daily ration will drop to 200 grams. It notes 100000 new arrivals in Berlin and hopes to issue rations of three pounds per week per person.
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Berlin
Prankfurter Zeitung
Putnam's Extractor Corn Remedy Claims Fast Cure
An advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor as a quick painless corn remedy. It promises instant disappearance after applying a few drops and claims the corn shrivels up and pulls out by the roots at a cost of a quarter in any drug store.
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Putnam's
Yacht Rams German Sub in English Channel Encounter
A yacht rammed a German submarine in the English Channel after spotting a periscope. The impact occurred near the port bow as the submarine surfaced briefly, with oil leaks and a bubbling wake observed before the sub sank. The German crewman died about three hours later.
Remarkable Operation Saves Life in Australia After Distant Surgeon
A life was saved in Australia by a procedure performed under the direction of a surgeon 1,800 miles away. The report notes a fall from a horse at Hall’s Creek in northern Poeta, with no clear connection to the later medical claim.
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Australia
Hall's Reek
Poeta
Peace Anyhow Representative Comment Contested
Fragmentary quote from an unidentified Maryland figure discusses peace terms and political stance amid unclear context. The garbled text mentions Germany and a speaker named Mudd and references potential payments or concessions, but lacks coherent events or dates.
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Germany
Mudd
Maryland
New British Tryouts Feature Odd Umbrella Tale
An informal scene in a department setting centers on a gentleman named Mr Jones who supposedly carries teserts on his umbrella. A attendant from a prep background in B street venar Square discusses the item, while ladies of the department poke fun at the trait and question its meaning.
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Butler
B_streevenar Square
Mr. Jones
Pearl Fisheries Demand Government Aid For Pearl Trade
Australasian pearl fisheries face war losses as prices drop and exports shrink. Major operators like Clark and the Celebes Trading Company warn profits vanish while freight costs rise. A royal commission draft seeks government action to fix prices and limit exports to sustain boats and workers.
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Australasian
Eee
Thursday
Broome Islands
South Pacific
Broome
West Australian
Indian Ocean
Vandervill
Broome Andahareteg Island
Nea
Eeere
Ealy
Minard's Liniment Co Limited Ad
Local notice advertising Minard's Liniment Co Limited products with a closing signature by T. B. Lavers of St John.
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Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
T. B. Lavers
St. John
Absinth Stocks Replaced at French Distillery
The article notes that absinth stocks in France are being converted into industrial products at a distillery. It mentions government actions and the use of roots in the processing, indicating a shift from beverage production to other uses.
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France
Dogs as Waiters Deliver Supplies to Frontline Troops
The article describes trained military dogs at Paris training grounds used to carry food coffee ammunition and other items to troops in the first line. Dogs are taught to avoid the enemy crawl on their stomachs and pass through poison gas areas with special masks.
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Dors
Weiter
Scientific American
Paris
Complaints Kill Little Ones Warns on Summer Illness
An old advertisement urges parents to give Baby's Own Tablets at the first sign of illness in hot weather to prevent or cure summer complaints in young children. It claims the tablets are safe, effective, and guaranteed by a medical analyst, sold by dealers or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co in Brockville Ontario.
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Iears
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Canadians in Royal Air Force total 13495 officers and men
Figures show 13495 Canadians in RAF across categories 1 officer seconded from the Canadian Armored Force 1640 discharged from the Canadian Expeditionary Force 10603 enlisted in Canada for KP and RB NAS 94 loaned for aircraft construction and 150 civilians who joined the air service. Also notes that at least 35 percent of flying officers in France are Canadian. Asthma remedy claims follow unrelated ad copy.
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Royal Air Force
Canadapedhinery Force
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canada
K.P.C
RB. Nas
R.A.F
Tongland
Air Service
Nying
France
Moving a Granite Block A novel transport method for a 35 ton Texas granite block
A note from Engineering and Contract hinge describes moving a 35 ton granite block from Llano eight miles to the railroad. With poor roads and no local wagons, planners rolled the stone using wire rope as a tire with an engine powered truck following along the path.
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Chicago
Llano
Hercules Powder Co lands large contract for explosives
The Hercules Powder Company secured a major contract for munitions by purchasing neo Scetene. The deal hinges on procurement of the specified chemical and materials.
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Hercules Powder Company
Neo. Scetene
Scarcity of Raw Material Weakens German Torpedoes
The article notes German torpedoes suffer from scarce raw materials and stripped components reducing explosive power steering and range. It argues production savings come at the cost of reliability and safety, with submarines risking greater danger to targets and crews.
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Germany
Sublime Porte Description Through History
The Sublime Porte refers to the Ottoman Turkish government historically linked to the gate of Yildiz Palace in Constantinople. It is described as the central authority that administered empire affairs and received Latin influences in its governance.
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Sublime Porte
Jan
Constanti
Insult to Injury Over Exemption Card Sparks Outcry
In a province scene a heated exchange erupts as a civilian brandishes an exemption card during debate. The incident highlights tensions between authorities and residents and raises questions about civil rights and protocol.
Wanted ad offers big earnings with no capital needed
A terse classified notice promises $1,000 potential earnings for quick sales via a fast ceiling company. It targets salesmen with no upfront capital, offering territory rights and rapid daily commissions, with contact through a Quebec address.
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Fic Products
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