Germany’s Losses and Naval Decline Shaped by War
The article details Germany’s losses including 3 million men about 6 percent of the population, loss of colonies and territories, a ruined merchant fleet, and a reduced navy with subs active only. It notes ships seized or interned and trade crippled, plus submarines harassing the foe without reducing his power.
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Germany
Rmany
Col
Pacific
Baltic Sea
Wilhelmshafen
Kiel
New York Times
Shackleton Plans Wireless Station in Antarctic
One aim of Sir E Shackleton's South Polar Expedition is to set up a wireless station in the Antarctic with staff relieved annually. The station would keep the world informed on polar meteorological conditions, with power sufficient for long distance transmission.
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Sir E .Shackelton
Antarctic
Oir
Pole
Capt. Scott
Compulsory Service Enforced in Straits Settlements
The Straits Settlements pass a bill making all men ages eighteen to fifty liable for military training. This marks the first British empire colony to impose compulsory service. The act aims to strengthen defense and national readiness across the colony.
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Straits
Straits Settlements
British Empire
Cure for Indigestion Through Blood Pills Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as the sole cure for indigestion by building new rich red blood. It avoids purgatives and pre digested drugs, claiming they weaken digestion. A testimonial from Miss B F Johnson of Hemford Nova Scotia praises six boxes for lasting relief and improved health. An aside about Formosa notes costs and a joke about a wife.
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William A
Mame
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockvills, Onl
German Spitzbergen Scientific Station Ceases Operations
The German Scientific Station in Spitzbergen founded in 1911 by Professor Hergesell paused its work at the outbreak of the European war. A relief party was recalled and returned to Germany with instruments. The station had conducted extensive upper air research with balcons and aimed to study polar expedition conditions for Count Zeppelin's North Pole airship plan.
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Spitzbergen
Hergesell
Germany
Count Zeppelin
North Pole
Minard's Liniment Praised by Dr Jos. Sirots
In St Isidore Quebec dated August 18 1894 Dr Jos Aug Sirots endorses Minard's Liniment Co Limited product. He reports frequent use with patients and calls it the best all round liniment extant.
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St. Isidore
P.Q
Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
France's War Spirit Reborn Amid Shared Resolve
Excerpts praise France's renewed national resolve since August of last year and its self denial during wartime. The text notes Germans’ claims of decadence as false, and highlights courage and unity across the French nation. It also references a diary style note about Dr Thomas Electric Oil and a quip about Zeppelin prizes.
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France
Germany
Victoria Colonst
Germany Drives Spanish War Strategy Over Gibraltar
The Gazette reports Germany aims to sway Spanish opinion with the Gibraltar issue and outlines a plan to divide Morocco with Spain. German agents have operated in Madrid to push Spain toward seizing Gibraltar from Britain.
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Spain
Spanis
Gibraltar
the Gazette
Germany
Morocco
Madrid
Great Britain
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