Rheims Cathedral to be a monument for unknown dead
The French government proposes transforming Rheims Cathedral into a shared monument for all Allied soldiers who died in France. The plan calls for the edifice to be dedicated after the war as a symbol of democracy and collective sacrifice by representatives of all Allies.
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Reims
France
America
French Restoration Fund
Language Skill Across Nations
Lloyd George and President Wilson are noted for language use in France. Lloyd George's frequent visits aid his fluency. Wilson relied on an interpreter in talks with Marshal Joffre. The piece argues English speakers need languages for commerce and diplomacy, elsewhere noting Anglo-Saxon ignorance.
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Lloyd George
Lievyd George
France
Wilson
Marshal Joffre
London Daily Express
Name Lost with Death of Bacha Tor
A bacha tor reflects on the risk of death erasing his name while another man asks his name. He replies with the surname Smith highlighting the fragility of legacy and personal identity.
British Optimism in War Emphasized by Lloyd George
Le Figaro editorial from Paris notes that Mr Lloyd George speaks plainly about war horrors and risks without emotional display. It credits him with forging a noble practical British optimism guiding the nation through the extraordinary conflict.
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Lloyd George
le Figaro
Paris
Little Worries in the Home Relief by Pink Pills
Canadian mother Mrs G Strasser credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength after multiple births. She describes tiredness blood weakness and run down condition improving to girlhood levels and renewed energy for household work. Pills sold locally or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
The Crown Prince’s Birthday Remark
The crown prince, now 46, questions the durability of the throne as his army conducts strategic withdrawals. He reflects on past Germanic notions and wonders how the world will view him by his next birthday amid his busy timetable.
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Rochester Herald
Canada to Tax Incomes As War Measure
The government plans to broaden the taxation base for war purposes it may impose a tax on incomes above a threshold with enforcement likely next year. Current law takes one quarter to three quarters of business profits depending on rate, and last year yielded substantial revenue with several large contributors.
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Canada
Ea Ira AG
Evacuation of Jewish Farms and Refugee Relief Efforts
Turks drive Jews from farms with only six hundred people forced to depart. Thirty Jews stay in Jaffa under special permission. Evacuation deaths stem from hunger and hardship. Clay cottages rise to house refugees and public works may begin with funds. Jerusalem remains populated.
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Samaria
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Freezone Says Corn Pain Vanishes With Drops
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone as a remedy for corns and calluses. A few drops applied to the tender area relieve soreness and cause the corn to lift out. The drug dries quickly and shrivels the corn without harming surrounding tissue. A small bottle costs little and should remove all corn and callus.
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Cincinnati
Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows
A brief item notes Minard's Liniment is claimed to treat garget in cows. Humor follows with a quip about investing in stocks in the Mile Marie Millinery Company and receiving a hat with each share.
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Minard
John
Marie Millinery Company
Keep Farmers Contented
A Lawrence New York Telegram editorial argues that farmers must earn decent profits while munitions makers food hoarders and food speculators reap millions. It warns that neglecting farmers endangers national stability and risks creating war-time millionaires while risking ruination and decadence.
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Lawrence, N.Y
Telegram
Woman Restored to Health Thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
A Paterson resident reports full recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham remedies. The note expresses gratitude for improved health and vitality.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Appleford Counter Check Book Company advert
Counter Check or Sales Books offer with years of experience and large Canadian supply lines. We produce back or coated books triplicates carbon leaf books and duplicate sets for major houses coast to coast. Also waxed papers wrappers parchment for butter and meat wrappers with low prices and modern equipment in Canada.
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Canada
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Generous Offer From Dr Cassell's Tablets Free Sample Offered
Well known Manchester firm Dr Cassels Co offers free samples of Dr Cassell's Tablets by mail to Canada readers. Proved remedy praised for dyspepsia kidney trouble sleep nervous ailments nerve paralysis and palpitations. Send five cents for packing to Harold F. Ritchie & Co Toronto.
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Dr. Cassels Co., Ltd
Manchester
England
Canada
Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Ltd
McCaul Street
Toronto
Cassell
Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper in Dinah's Case
Dinah struggled with distemper for some time before she found relief through Minard's Liniment. The remedy, widely advertised, claims to heal her sore symptoms and restore her health.
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Dinah
Irish at the Front and the Irish Question
A Westminster Gazette note praises harmony between Nationalists and Ulstermen at the war front. It suggests mass Irish regiments could settle the issue quickly, citing mutual willingness to recruit among the groups if Irish drafts fail. The piece urges this spirit to spread in Ireland.
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Hefriend
Ireland
Westminster Gazette
Fragmented ad copy and spoof dialogue from a late 19th century paper
An incoherent collage of medical claims and humorous exchanges. Contains references to catarrh cures, a blood cleansing line, a tramp and summer boarder dialogue, indigestion remedies, and Holloway's Corn Cure. The text reads like an ad and comic snippet collection with product pitches and everyday mischief.
Americans Buy 7000 Acre Saskatchewan Farm
Four United States farmers purchase a 7000 acre farm in Saskatchewan under a contract condition that buyers must work the land. The vendor insists the land must produce food for the Allies.
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United States
Saskatchewan
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