Stopping Bullets With Clay Earth and Sand Across Time
Russian tests in winter campaign conditions show three to five feet of clay or earth can halt modern rifle bullets at close range, while sand and packed earth vary in effectiveness by distance. Air resistance and range dramatically alter penetration, making long-range shots easier to penetrate than near ones.
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Russia
Toronto
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Dominion
Grand Trunk
Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway
Canadian Government Railways
Highlands
Ontario
North Bay
Cochrane
Winnipeg
National
Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince Rupert
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Miller’s Worm Powders Demonstrate Thorough Worm Purge
Advertised as highly effective, Miller’s Worm Powders claim to macerate intestinal worms in the stomach and eliminate them through stools. The text promises a complete sweep of the intestines with no trace of worms remaining, asserting urgent judgment and thorough action.
Child Comfort After Father's Carpet Tacking Incident
Tommy leaves room crying after his father tacks down a carpet. Mother consoles him as he explains papa hit his finger with the ham. He says he did cry, and the mother tells him not to fear such a minor hurt.
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Tommy
Bulletin on Forage Plant Experiments Across Canada
Experiment reports from the Division of Forage Plants at Dominion Experimental Farms describe maize varieties, turnips, mangels, carrots, and sugar beets. field root seed studies. legume forage trials. and a Canada wide effort to map grasses and sedges. Readable summaries note provincial results and recommendations for cultivation.
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Dominion Experimental Farms
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Central Experimental Farm
Quebec
Canada
King Phillip
Wisconsin No. 7
Acre
Ontario
Champion
Europe
Planch
Minard's Liniment Proves Magical Cure for Sores
A Boer War veteran from Laghute Que writes that after failed treatments he used Minard's Liniment and two bottles completely cured running fever sores on his legs. He reports returning to work daily since. Signed by John Walsh in Sept 1908.
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Laghute
Que
Minard’s Liniment Co
Minard
John Walsh
Noah Shifts Fall of Man Back to Noah in Sumerian Tablet
Chicago Tribune reports Dr. Stephen Langdon of Oxford assyriology argues the Genesis tale stems from an ancient 6000 year old Sumerian tablet in the University Museum. The tablet credits Ninta the creator woman and Noah as the survivor. flood dating around 35 000 B C.
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Adam
Eve
Stephen Langdon
Oxford University
University Museum
Langdon
Garden of Paradise
Noah
Ninta
Tagtug
Chicago Tribune
Government Bulletin Details Hessian Fly and Wheat Stem Maggot Threats
The Dominion Department of Agriculture reports Hessian fly losses in the United States and limited impact in Western Canada. It outlines the Western Entomological Branch findings, control methods, and a bulletin 11 detailing life history and prevention. The bulletin also covers the Western Wheat Stem Maggot and notes free availability from Ottawa.
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Hessian Sy
United States
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Norman
Det
See Yeblishe
Toba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Fond Parent and Secretary Debate a Favor for a Son
Right Honorable Secretary of State praises Col Buffer as a supporter while the parent asks what his son could do. The exchange questions the son’s potential influence and the proper route to help, presenting a cautious tone about nepotism and service.
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Col. Buffer
Steel Helmet Proves Useful Protection For Infantry
Steel helmets have proven effective in French trenches, saving many soldiers from shell shrapnel and rifle bullets. Officials state chrome steel helmets cost under 7 cents each, and soldiers are enthusiastic about their use.
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Nanie
Minard's Liniment Promoted for Cold Relief
In a brief advertisement style exchange, Mrs Exe urges tighter discipline of her maid to maintain order, while Mrs Wye notes that enforcing such control could jeopardize the maid’s continued employment. The dialogue hints at domestic remedies and household management themes common to period notices.
No one endures corn pain with Holloway's Corn Cure
A brief note promotes Holloway's Corn Cure as a quick remedy to remove corns, implying relief from discomfort without delay. The claim stresses accessibility and convenience for sufferers seeking immediate treatment.
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Holloway
Parent and child dispute over gloves purchase
A household quarrel centers on three pairs of gloves bought without permission. Miss Molly, twelve, says she needed gloves and lacked a pair to wear, while the preplesset parent questions the impulse purchase.
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Frau
Molly
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F. H. Robinson
Princess Street
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Thomas
Steel Helmet
National- Canadas
Edites Sletim
Canadian Rockies
Rupert BC
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Canadian Red Cross Society
Jordan Harbor
Peach Ranch
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