Canada Opens Its Doors To Travelers In A Wide Welcome
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Canada extends travel freedom across major routes from the Great Lakes to the Yukon. Visitors may enjoy rail, steamer, and automobile travel through cities like Toronto Montreal and Quebec and regions from Manitoba to British Columbia, Vancouver and the Yukon.
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Canada
Great Lakes
Lawrence
Gulf
Saguenay
Toronto
Montreal
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Rockies
British Columbia
Vancouver
Yukon
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hollo way's Corn Cure Promotes Wart and Torn Growth Remedy
An advertisement touts Hollo way's Corn Cure as a product to remove unsightly warts and painful torn growths, promising fast relief and clear skin.
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Holloway
Admiral Jellico Chooses Black Cat as Mascot
The admiral declines a cab-Hon mascot and sticks to a superstition opting for a black cat for his flagship. A run on black cats followed, but none were found in Portsmouth.
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Jellico
Portamouth
Outdoor movie nights in Brazil draw crowds under palms
In Brazil movie showings move outdoors as audiences enjoy cinema under moonlight. Spectators relax beneath palms with mild breezes while screens glow in the open air.
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Brazil
Women Shipbuilders and their Unseen Labor
A writer observes hundreds of women at a shipyard, skilled and steady as they assist men in lighter tasks. He notes their professional poise in rugged dungarees and belts, the quiet power of cooperation, and the surprise of male visitors at their presence.
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Yee
Dr Hamilton's Pills Offer Cure for Constipation
An advertisement claims constipation causes many illnesses and offers Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure. It asserts the medicine restores bowel action in one night, improves kidney function, anemia, stomach trouble, indigestion, headaches, biliousness, and overall health, urging a 25 cent box at all dealers.
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Dr. Hamilton
Glorious Destroyers Sacrifice Honored By British Press
The London Daily Mail lauds the destroyers for unmatched courage and sacrifice in naval combat. It credits them with inflicting heavy losses on German ships while noting British losses came from gunfire as the fleet fought the enemy at close range.
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Britain
London Daily Mail
Like a Grip at the Throat Asthma Remedy Promoted
A Victorian era ad claims asthma causes extreme suffering and sleepless nights. It touts Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a wonderful curative agent that immediately relieves restricted air passages and is sold by dealers everywhere.
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J. D. Kellogg
Present shines as lovers discuss future and rings
Percy and Annette share a tender moment by the fire. He adores the present and plans a future where they face unknowns together, while she playfully agrees to join him in buying a ring, remarking on his tastes.
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Percy
Annette
Railway to Greece links Paris and Athens after war
The opening of a sixteen mile railway line to Greece will connect Paris with Athens, creating a crucial transport link between Western Europe and the Near East. The line promises to shorten travel time, saving sixty hours in transportation.
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Europe
Near East
Greece
Paris
Athens
Spitfire Commander Wounded in Naval Engagement
The Spitfire commander was wounded across his chest in a naval engagement near a bridge. He reportedly touched his uniform buttons as a shell hit the signalling apparatus, which was carried away with two other men.
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Wats
Osha
Gomd 2
Lawyer Proclaims Unfailing Strength Beyond Medicine
A quoted lawyer declares he has never taken medicine and is stronger than two patients, while a physic retorts he never studied law and is as rich as two dozen clients, in a brief exchange illustrating bravado and rivalry.
Commonwealth Day Proposed To Replace Empire Ideal
London Star argues for renaming Empire Day to Commonwealth Day to reflect a united Commonwealth fighting for liberty and commonweal. It condemns imperialism as the enemy and urges vigilance against internal imperialist tendencies in Ireland South Africa Belgium and Serbia.
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Commonwealth of Europe
Ireland
South Africa
Belgium
Serbia
London Star
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Indigestion Claims
An advertisement claims thin impure blood causes stomach trouble and that Dr Williams Pink Pills restore appetite and digestion by enriching blood. It recounts Mrs J Harris of Toronto who recovered after a severe illness, detailing ongoing availability of the pills for 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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J. Harris
Gerrard Sr
Toronto
Dr. Williams
Irishman outwits premier Asquith in Dublin tale
A Dublin visit by Mr Asquith draws Sinn Fein replies on the rebellion. Asked their view, a voice from the crowd declares the rebellion “a great success,” prompting the premier to ask for justification. The exchange is recounted as a humorous anecdote of political theater.
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Asquith
Dublin
Prosperous stranger returns message once thought forgotten
A wealthy visitor in Chicago recalls a message given twenty years ago to a poorer boy. He asserts he has now brought back the answer, addressing the busy office man at the desk with a confident claim of memory.
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Chicago
Grand Esplanade Hotel in Hamburg Sold at Auction
The luxury hotel on Hamburg's Grand Esplanade sold for 750000 dollars after bankruptcy caused by wartime conditions. The building cost 1500000 dollars to construct several years earlier.
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Grand Esplaanade
Hamburg
Bibliographical Service Aims to Unite Agricultural Information
A plan discussed by the American Library Association in Asbury Park seeks to create a nationwide bibliographic service. It would compile up-to-date references to current agricultural bulletins from U S departments foreign agencies and leading journals. The aim is to replace card catalogs with a onestop guide to help farmers researchers and educators access thousands of free publications.
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American Library Association
Asbury Park
United States
America
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adends Oath of Ohio Firm
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each unsolved catarrh case. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims mucous-surface blood action. Notary public W. Gleason dated December 6, 1886. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A.D
W. Gleason
Wall
Lloyd George the Handy Man of the Coalition
The piece portrays Lloyd George as the go to fixer for the Coalition Government over the past decade. It credits him with resolving railway and miners strikes, organizing wartime finances, and addressing War Office shortages of shells, machine guns, and big guns. London Daily Mail is cited regarding the maxim to send for Lloyd George in trouble.
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Lloyd George
War Office
London Daily Mail
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Promoted for Indigestion Relief
The text extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the best remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the pills regulate stomach action, restore health, and have long been a standard, highly esteemed remedy across many years.
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Parmelee
Fires and War Debts Save on Fire Insurance Costs
The Chicago Journal argues Europe could ease war debt burdens by reducing fire losses. It cites 1936 U.S. fire insurance premiums totaling $396,549,677 and asserts savings of at least $300,009,000 annually with better construction and laws matching England, France and Germany, enough to cover 5 percent interest on a $6 billion debt.
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America
England
France
Germany
Chicago Journal
Minard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria Naval Battle Note
Eye witness account of the Jutland sea battle describes the calm turning turbulent as ships roared, water churned by shells, and the sea appearing stiff with spray and fish in the violent engagement.
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Jutland
Leviethen
Berlin butcher Klaussman hangs himself before trial
The notorious Berlin butcher Klaussman killed himself in his dwelling on the eve of his planned court appearance after accusations of deodorizing rat flesh and mislabeling meat as pork and veal.
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Klaussman
Berlin
Cruelty Charge Brought Over Street Incident
A man faced police court on cruelty to a horse and loud profane language on the street. A witness, an elderly African American man, was cross examined about whether the defendant used words a preacher would deem improper. The witness noted the language would be different if arranged differently.
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Darky
Uncle Abe
Odd Exchange Promises Moving Picture Next Tuesday
A playful dialogue breaches the topic of a forthcoming moving picture, with one speaker urging the other to join a screening next Tuesday and promising a scene or event.
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