One Big Union aims to overthrow Canadian government
The Winnipeg strike linked to One Big Union is described as a revolutionary plan to abolish private property and the wage system. At the Calgary conference in March, leaders urged political action and a labor party, with aims aligning to Bolshevik and Spartacist revolutions. They seek to organize all workers and use force, not constitutional means, to seize land and production tools, potentially paralyzing railways and public services.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Calgary
One Big
One Big Union
Pup
Phalian
Labor
Western Labor News
Russia
Temperance Tonic Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Endorsed
A reader extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a temperance tonic for women with backache dizziness and nervousness. The product, sold in tablets or liquid, has a 50 year history and lists ingredients on the wrapper. Dr Pierce of Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY offers a trial size for 10 cents.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Miza
A. W. Iia
Prayer on the Sea by Faithful Negro Troops Aboard
An AEF officer recalls a voyage with African American troops who prayed openly during the trip. A prominent moment features a “big buck” leading a plea to God to calm the ocean, highlighting their deep religious devotion and homesickness.
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Everybody's Magazine
Oyster shells in Portland cement along Gulf coast
Oyster shells are being used extensively in the manufacture of Portland cement along the Gulf of Mexico coast. The practice leverages abundant shells from coastal areas to produce cement, signaling a shift in material sourcing and industrial processes.
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Portland
Gulf of Mexico
Oil in Siam Pits Yield Petroleum by Hand Dipping
In Siam locals dig pits about 60 feet deep to reach oil and lift it with pails. The crude is collected by hand as villagers tap subterranean petroleum sources.
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Siam
Miller's Worm Powders Offer Swift Worm Relief for Children
Miller's Worm Powders are described as a simple preparation that quickly destroys stomachic and intestinal worms without harming the sensitive system. They work thoroughly and painlessly, with vomiting in some cases indicating strong action rather than a nauseating property.
Greek diver sets depth record without apparatus in sea
A Greek sponge fisherman reportedly reached 262 feet beneath the sea without diving equipment, believed to be the world record for a man without protection.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Advertises Cure
A frightful fire and a lively corn are described as causing sorrow and pain, with a bold advertisement urging readers to use Putnam's Corn Extractor as the reliable cure, priced 23c at dealers.
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Putnam’s
Putnam's
Dead Letter Service Sees Record Mail Volume in 1918
The Division of Dead Letters processed 14 451 953 first class pieces in 1918, up 837 026 from 1917. Many suitcases and bags without addresses arrived. valuables total 4 194 839 in face value and 177 638 in actual money. Of the untraceable funds, 37 918 were surrendered to the treasury. Net revenue reached 81 563, up 22 298 from the prior year.
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Treasury
The Only Tales That Dead Men Tell Arer Ghost Stories
A compact quip notes that tales from beyond the grave belong to ghost stories. The line hints at spectral narration and the eerie charm of haunted legends.
America’s Record In War Commended By Lord Robert Cecil
Lord Robert Cecil commends America and Britain for close co operation at the peace conference. He notes US aims were peaceful and unselfish, with no territorial gain or financial prize sought, and warns it would be deplorable if the United States record were marred by opposition to the League of Nations.
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Robert Cecil
Paris
France
United States
League of Nations
America
Lord Robert
Grove's Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Preview
Ad sells Grove's signature cold remedy claiming rapid relief with bromquinine tablets. Mentions relief from headache and cold symptoms and includes marketing phrasing from product box copy.
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Grove
Husband Overwhelmed by Babysitting Cartoon
A playful scene from Cartoons Magazine shows a wife asking her husband Richard to watch the baby while she undergoes a tooth extraction. The caption highlights a humorous exchange about shared domestic duties and dental errands.
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Richard
Dearie
Cartoons Magazine
Violent Peace Exchange Over Dropped Brick Incident
A dialogue shows Mr. Rafferty and Mr. Dolan arguing over a brick dropped on Casey. Dolan admits the act and claims Casey’s unexpected reaction as peaceful, framing the confrontation as a peculiar dispute about peace versus aggression.
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Mr. Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
Casey
Black Watch Tobacco Ad With Aphorisms
An old Detroit Free Press citation touts Black Watch black plug chewing tobacco as the best on the market. It includes a proverb about avoiding a woman's first gray hair, illustrating period ad copy and humor.
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Detroit Free Press
Land Crab of Cuba Outpaces Horse and Ostrich
A Cuba land crab demonstrates remarkable speed, reportedly faster than a horse or an ostrich. The claim highlights the crustacean's surprising agility and poses questions about its real-world performance.
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Cuba
Relief from Asthma Remedy Claims Wide Efficacy
A promotional testimonial extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy for complete relief from asthma. It describes joyful relief as the remedy eases tightened airways and asserts the product has helped thousands and never fails. Sold by druggists for years.
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J. D. Kelloge
Will signing location questioned in old servant exchange
The exchange probes where a will was signed with the attorney asking and the servant replying that it was at the bottom, highlighting a potential dispute over the testament's execution.
Mother Graves’ Worm Exterminator Marketed as Standard Remedy
An advertisement touts Mother Graves’ Worm Exterminator as a standard remedy for protecting children from worms. It claims years of use have strengthened its reputation and promotes its effectiveness.
The Value of a Shiftless Husband
A wry quip notes a woman may source a useless husband quickly yet face a lifetime to shed him, highlighting domestic humor on marriage and its vexations.
Recalled Channel Tunnel plans from 1890 progress engine
The piece recalls the Channel Tunnel concept tied to the 1890 opening of the Forth Bridge by the future George V era Prince of Wales. It notes an engine named Progress drawing a through carriage route from Aberdeen to Paris via London Dover and ports, with destinations including Berlin St Petersburg and more.
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Channel Tunnel
Forth Bridge
Edward
Prince of Wales
Aberdeen
London
Dover
Paris
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Alaska
Canada
Petrograd
Phrenological Theories Mentioned In Stereotype Debate
An archival line notes that only a few men succeed due to reliance on phrenological arguments, highlighting a skeptical view of such theories as a driver of social mobility. The remark underscores doubt about biology determining destiny.
Witty exchange over wives who cook and won’t
The line playfully contrasts a wife who can cook but won’t with a wife who can’t cook but will. It uses a back-and-forth quip between Worse Tytophist and Dyspeptic to lampoon domestic cooking expectations.
Between Two Evils Some Embrace Both
A compact reflection notes that certain people accept conflicting harms as a practical compromise. The saying suggests moral ambiguity in tough choices and the persistence of difficult tradeoffs in human behavior.
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Gilletts Lye
Ome Big Union
Pawufactorio
Domestic Specialty Co. Limited
Hamilton
Aliso
Minard
Dodds
Siya
M Summers
Box
Windsor, Oni
Mother Serge
Kritmer NO
Beekman ST
New York
Toronto
HavarsTown RD
Hampstaan
N.S
le Creare
Ewa
Wood
THE
Wood Edicine
Ont
Windsor
Day
Tree Publications
W.A. Dryden
G.E. Day
Brooklin
Guelph
Chase
Vox
Edmanson
Tes & Co., Limited
Kingston, Ontario
Chown
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