Rheims Cathedral to be a monument for unknown dead
The French government plans to convert the battle damaged Rheims Cathedral into a panegyric for all Allied soldiers who died in France. The edifice would not be restored but used as a monument after the war, with representatives of the Allies placing their battles within its walls.
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France
America
French Restoration Fund
Language learning and diplomacy quoted by a British daily
The London Daily Express notes Lloyd George’s improving French from frequent France visits. It mentions President Wilson using an interpreter for talks with Marshal Joffre and compares language needs between Americans and Englishmen in commerce and diplomacy.
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Lloyd George
Lievyd George
France
Wilson
Marshal Joffre
London Daily Express
Name and Fate in a Bacha Tor Thought
A quoted exchange contrasts a bacha tor’s fear that his name dies with him at death and a blunt reply giving the name Smith. The fragment hints at identity and mortality themes in a terse, anecdotal style.
British Optimism Gives Courage in War Says Le Figaro
The Paris daily Le Figaro lauds Mr. Lloyd George for facing war realities without overt emotion. It credits him with fostering a noble practical optimism that has borne fruit in Britain during the extraordinary conflict.
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Lloyd George
le Figaro
Paris
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Working Mothers In Canadas Homes
A Canadian ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for daily household worries affecting blood and nerves. It features Mrs G Strasser of Acton Ontario, describing improved strength after birth and renewed energy, plus use of Baby’s O Tablets for children. Pills sold by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
The Crown Prince Faces A Tumultuous Birthday
The crown prince, now 46, has evolved from German superiority notions to questioning the throne’s endurance. With an army engaged in strategic retreats, he has little time for birthday revels and may ponder how the world will view him next year.
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Rochester Herald
Canada to Impose Income Tax to Broaden War Revenue
Government plans to broaden taxation on incomes for war funds with enforcement next year. Current law taxes business profits at varying rates from seven to over twenty percent, with substantial revenue last year as several firms exceeded $200,000 in profits.
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Canada
Ea Ira AG
Evacuation hardships and refugee aid in Jerusalem area
Turks drive evacuations across Galil and Samaria while six hundred farmers are compelled to leave. Thirty Jews gain special permission to stay in Jaffa. Deaths stem from hunger and travel hardships. Clay cottages rise to shelter refugees and funds may trigger public works. Jerusalem remains populated.
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Jaffa
Jerusalem
Freezone Claim Promises Pain Free Feet With Corn Treatment
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a remedy for corns and calluses. A few drops applied to the corn allegedly relieves soreness and causes the entire corn to lift out with minimal irritation to surrounding tissue.
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Cincinnati
Minard's Liniment Claims to Cure Garget in Cattle
Odd claim in an old clipping suggests Minard's Liniment cures garget in cows. A humorous aside features a character asking for 125 dollars to invest in stocks tied to the Mile Marie Millinery Company and its hats with stock purchases.
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Minard
John
Marie Millinery Company
Keep Farmers Contented During War Time Profits
A Lawrence, New York Telegram letter argues that farmers must earn fair profits while munitions makers and food hoarders reap wealth. It warns that neglecting farmers will threaten national stability and risk creating war-time millionaires amid looming winter shortages.
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Lawrence, N.Y
Telegram
Woman in perfect health thanks Lydia E Pinkham remedies
A Paterson woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedies with restoring her health. She expresses gratitude and states she is now in perfect health.
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Appleford Counter Check Book Company enhances papers market
The company markets Counter Check and Sales Books with triplicate and carbon leaf options to major coast to coast customers. It notes rising paper costs yet promises low prices through a modern Canadian plant and large paper mill connections. Also offers waxed wrappers for bread meat confections and vegetable parchment for butter with low 8x11 pricing and ready supply. Offices in Hamilton Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
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Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
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Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Generous Offer From Dr Cassell Co Free Tablet Sample
A well known Manchester firm Dr Cassells Co offers free samples of Dr Cassell's Tablets to Canadians. The remedy is promoted for Dyspepsia Kidney Trouble Sleep Nervous Ailments Nerve Paralysis and Palpitation with five cent cover for postage packing. Correspondence to Harold F. Ritchie & Co 10 McCaul Street Toronto.
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England
Canada
Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Ltd
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Toronto
Cassell
Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper
Dinah had been troubled with a disease for some time before she found courage to seek help. A note records hopes tied to Minard's Liniment as a remedy in a local case.
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Irish at the Front
A Westminster Gazette excerpt notes rising mutual respect between Nationalists and Ulstermen in Ireland during wartime. It suggests that if drafts fail, Irish recruits from either side would prefer each other over English troops, urging more of this spirit at home.
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Westminster Gazette
Catarrh Cure Claims to Heal Through Blood Action
A fragmented ad column touts a cure for catarrh as a blood-acting remedy. It references promises of relief from indigestion and general ailments, and includes miscellaneous quips about pills and household ailments. The tone mimics early 20th century newspaper humor and product pitches.
Americans Buy Big Farm in Saskatchewan
Four United States farmers purchased a 7,000 acre Saskatchewan farm. The seller required that the buyers work the land, arguing the current agricultural output should feed the Allies.
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United States
Saskatchewan
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