Heroes Names For Warships Remembered In France
Paris reports plans to name a French superdreadnought and two destroyers after fallen officers and sailors. Normandy Gascony Languedoc and Flandre are proposed ship names. Ensign Roux and Chief Engineer Lessin died heroically at sea protectively flooding a dry dock and extinguishing a forward magazine fire.
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Paris
France
Normandy
Gascony
Languedoc
Flandre
Engign
Wagner Reveals Source Of His Style Idea
Wagner discussed how the concept for his style originated and recalled hearing a peace conference in session when explaining his artistic approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Testimonies Advocate Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Women report relief from female troubles after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Collicutt of Haliburton and Mrs Cassia of New Moorefield describe reduced bearing down pain, less discharge, weight gain, and improved strength.
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Haliburton
P.E
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mra
Gov. Collicutt
New Moorefield
Ohio
Lydia
Sinwas
Cassia
New Moorefield, Clerk Co
Ohia
Discoveries Reveal Roman Innovations From Baths To Heating
A Porto d Anzio storm exposes Roman remains illustrating durable habits since Caesars era. Finds include Pompeii water systems with hot and cold baths, a bathing routine like a Turkish bath, strigils, Roman kitchen implements, underfloor heating, Seneca on luxury, and a range of toiletry items showing advanced daily life.
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Porto d’Anzio
Antium
Rome
Pompeii
Celsus
Seneca
Miller's Worm Powders Claim Painless Worm Cure
The advertisement asserts Miller's Worm Powders crush stomachic and intestinal worms completely and pass harmlessly from the child. It promises painless, effective vermifuge action plus toning of the stomach and healthier bodily operation for infants.
Cafe Edelweiss Furor Over Crafty Matrimonial Ads
The Cafe Edelweiss owner placed two fake matrimonial ads in the local paper to lure customers. He arranged meetings with applicants for the imaginary couple, drawing daily replies until suspicion rose and he faced magistrate scrutiny.
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Edeweiss
Edelweiss
Gas Witty Exchange Between Mother and Daughter
A humorous dialogue imagines a mother noting a gas shutoff and a daughter quipping that reduced gas pressure may slim the waist. The exchange ends with the mother unable to respond.
Disturbance at Meeting Ends with Ejection
Witnesses claim a tift erupted when M Gowan struck the chairman in the eye and was expelled from the meeting. After the incident calm returned and the assembly resumed in silence.
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Nanslo
M'Gowan
Bird nesting forbidden at Johanneeburg Zoo
A notice warns that birds must not nest within the Johanneeburg Zoo and Gardens. A passerby remarks on the cruelty of Africa, noting birds are not allowed to nest in the public zoo.
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Johanneeburg Zoo
Africa
Economising Couple Debate Bus Fare And Grooming
Household finances lag behind spending and the husband vows thrift. He walks home to save bus fare and plans to shave himself for the next game, as his wife admires a new hat and praises his frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Pink Pills Said to Cure St. Vitus Dance in Children
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for St Vitus dance in children. A testimonial from Mrs L L Gifford of Westover Ontario claims her daughter Constance recovered after two years of illness. Pills are sold in 50 cent and 2 50 three box packs by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Moving Picture Roar Mistaken for Battle
Off the hill a thunderous explosion is seen yet it proves to be a film crew’s flashlight scene. General Spinachiviteh turns pale at a supposed strike on the King’s Own Fusiliers, but an aide clarifies it is a Royal Scullery Guards football scrimmage captured on film.
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Spinachiviteh
St. Ikom
King’s Own Fusiliers
Royal Scullery Guards
Flirtatious Remark Highlights Her Swimming Specialty
A brief note describes her as somewhat flirtatious and confirms her specialty is learning to swim, presenting a concise portrait of her focus and demeanor.
Hat of the Master's Wife Sparks Bang Convers
In a pensioned voice a speaker recalls an old hat once worn by a master's wife. They speculate a generous man might buy it, noting many poor people would value the hat to attend a wife's funeral.
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Mary
Law
Found Her Favorite Again Coffee Link Uncovered
A bright young woman describes chronic headaches and stomach distress linked to coffee and tea due to caffeine. She recovers after switching to Postum and Grape Nuts, noting no headaches since. Instant Postum is advertised, with preparation details and pricing.
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Welivile
Postar
Canadian Postum Cereal Co
Windsor
Ont
All Off Now He Nervously Margaret
A humorous exchange unfolds as a nervous speaker asks Margaret about the growing hair on his lips and she urges him to shave it off, suggesting a practical reply to a long simmering concern.
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Solsee
Montreal Man Recovers After Fourteen Months Out of Work
Henry Black of Montreal writes about recovery from nervous exhaustion after fourteen months unable to work. He credits Dr Chase's Nerve Food, saying six boxes restored strength and enabled long daily hours, with the medicine sold at 50 cents a box through dealers or Edinburgh Co. Limited Tarant data.
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Mr. Black
Chase
Henry Black
St. Catherine Street East
Montreal
Que
Dr. Chases Nero
Dr. Chase
Edmanson Co. Limited
Taranta Daten
Courtroom Confusion and a Wife's Remark Sparks Laughter
A barrister questions a witness about prior cross examination. The man insists he is married and recalls a surgeon's mistaken diagnosis. The exchange reveals a mistaken appendicitis verdict tied to money. A stray remark hints at a postponed joy ride.
Country wedding quarrel over elderberry wine
A country groom and bride discuss wine at a city restaurant as the waiter offers two glasses of elderberry. The groom, unsure at first, agrees after a brief exchange. Mary consents and the couple decides to drink elderberry wine.
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Weill
Mary
John
Man Seeks Trust as Sole Honest Citizen in Town
A remark warns that a man, acting self righteously, may not be trustworthy and deserves close attention from the community. The tone suggests caution about someone presenting himself as uniquely honest.
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Nationa Bree and Chemical Co., of Canada Limited
Toronto
SANOS
Pan
Weiter
Arenes
Otto Higel
Lydia E.pinkham
Laura
Young
Mamma
ST. Vitus
Carter
Johnson-Richardson Co., Limited
Canada
Fido
Mr. Chase
Mr. Henry Black
I.K.L
Gos Reer
Dominion Utilits Ltd
Main Street
Winnipeg
Man
Es Mfg. Co
X.L
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