German speech mulls a next war as Prussia backs imperial aims
General von Liebert, speaking at Kathenow, says peace must wait for a Flanders coast, colonial empire, and maritime bases. Deutsche Tages Zeitung quotes him amid loud cheering. German press criticizes the stance as Vorwaerts warns it could prolong the war.
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von Liebert
Kathenow
Prussia
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Flanders
Jen. Lebert
Vorwaerts
Germany
Worm Powders Restore Nutrition in Infants
The passage explains worms irritate the stomach and intestines depriving infants of nourishment and causing malnutrition. Mills Worm Powders destroy worms correct morbid stomach and bowel conditions and ensure full nourishment for the child.
A Problem Solved Pa and Ma Debate Wink Bath Fix
A humorous family exchange from the Buffalo Express where a father claims a method to stop his son from warking his eyes. The mother counters with a plan to show him science magazine articles about winking and eye baths.
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Buffalo Express
Familiar Stranger Across the Street
A cryptic note from the Philadelphia Ledger hints at a woman seen across the street identified by a mix of familiar items, suggesting a humorous or domestic misdirection about a wife, daughter, mother in law and cook in a single person.
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Shafer
Philadelphia Ledger
A Paean for Sea Food
The piece urges higher fish consumption to cut meat costs. It notes per capita consumption figures, compares prices, and argues seafood is inexhaustible and nourishing. It calls for education on fish preparation and recipes to overcome aversion and boost intake.
Barber corner in Canadian convalescent hospital shows new trades
A convalescent hospital workshop in Canada blends barbering with shoemaking as ex soldiers learn to adapt to peaceful trades. The program tests each man for suitable work, provides training and family support, and aims to return most to good livelihoods after service.
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Canada
Cou
Military Hospitals Commission
Mothers stock Baby's Own Tablets for summer safety
Save the Children urges mothers to keep Baby's Own Tablets to treat or prevent summer stomach troubles in infants. The ad claims the tablets cure or prevent cholera infantum and diarrhoea, are harmless even to newborns, and help regulate bowels. Sold by dealers or mail order from The Dr. and Medicine Co. Brockville at 25 cents per box.
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Dr. and Medicine Co
Brockville
Hard on the Lions by Spurgeon’s wit on Daniel
The piece centers on a quip by Charles H Spurgeon about why the lions did not eat Daniel. He says Daniel’s backbone and grit kept him safe. The line showcases Spurgeon’s blend of humor and moral backbone.
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Charles H. Spurgeon
Daniel
Constancy Test from Lord Kitchener Tale
The Argonaut recounts Lord Kitchener known as a famed bachelor. A staffer in India asks for furlough to marry. Kitchener delays two years then grants leave if still desired. The officer returns later sure, but quotes the line that “it's not the same woman” as he departs.
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Lord Kitchener
India
Kitchener
Kenilworth
Argonaut
Why Democracy Allows Questions to Verboten Rules
A Wisconsin State Journal column argues that democracy encourages asking why versus German autocracy’s obedience. It contrasts freedom to inquire with obedience, asserting education and curiosity uplift all nations. It notes German immigration as a result of historical conditions.
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Germany
Earth
America
Wisconsin State Journal
Holloway's Corn Cure Declared Safe For Use
A report states that Holloway's Corn Cure contains no poisonous ingredient and can be used without danger of injury.
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Holloway
Prussia’s Spy Stereotype in National Character
The article outlines how Prussian identity hinges on traits like secrecy, indifference to others, jealousy, ambition, efficiency, inquisitiveness, and loyalty to authority. It argues spying is an essential element of Prussian character alongside other defining attributes.
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Prussia
All Night with Asthma Remedy Claim
Aimed at asthma sufferers the ad asserts night attacks disrupt sleep and daily work. It promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a guaranteed solution to drive away attacks and restore daytime functioning.
Animals Under Fire In World War I Observations
The piece notes how animals react to heavy bombardment with dogs barking and charging trenches while cats seek dry refuge and food. It recounts a black cat adopted by a west county yeomanry unit during battle, surviving a bombardment that claimed many lives and living in billets afterward.
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West County Yeomanry
Sunflower Seeds Dominate Russian Oil Exports
Russia averages large exports of seeds and oil products in normal times. Sunflower seeds supply much of the oil used for margarine, soap, and refined olive oil substitutes, with sunflower cake feeding livestock. Sunflower seed production and crushing are widespread in Russia.
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Russia
Germans Fear Belgium Evacuation Leads to Enmity
The Berlin Tageszeitung argues evacuating Belgium is impossible as it would make Belgium an irreconcilable foe of Germany. The Springfield Republican notes the piece unintentionally reinforces critics of German conduct in Belgium and questions the logic of ruling Belgians with an iron hand.
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Belgium
Berlin Tageszeitung
Germany
Austria
Prussia
Springfield Republican
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