Unclear Text Fragment Reflects War Era Mood
Fragmentary note with disjointed phrases about menace fear bright days and devotion in France. Mentions dates and general wartime sentiment without coherent events or names.
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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
3
Flour market shift after money orders and Cana da bread note
A fragment notes that The Standard Flour hand made bread in Canada left the market on March 15. It states flour became about two per cent coarser than ordinary and may be used for bread from now on. The text also mentions routines about money orders and French Testaments aiding the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
A Stern Reminder From The Public Ledger
A stern reminder notes more Americans have died in France than in the entire Spanish American War. The piece emphasizes the costly nature of the current conflict and the heavy toll at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Applications
Fragmented line items show a list of names and places regarding medical remedies and patent applications. The readable pieces mention Toleda and Family Pulse, with sparse context about efficacy and approval status.
Fragmented Rural Memoir and Health Reflections
A garbled, narrative fragment discusses the poor state of a church and community, mentions asthma’s toll on body and mind, and reflects on health and happiness. It also alludes to military machine gunners and a rugged young man who tackled a mule.
Corns Trick Tractor Ad From Putnam’s Store
An old ad fragment touts a Putnam’s Tractor as quick relief for corns with novelty claims. The text is garbled but suggests a sales pitch for a device or method to remove corns at low cost and store in land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's Awe
Putnam's
History records U S military resolve in fierce wall fight
Fragmentary wartime note recalls land battles and morale boosting phrases as Chicago Post references “Thank God our boys” and themes of glory honor and assurance amid intense combat.
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Chicago Post
Gas Attack Causes Guards to Retreat and Send Victims to Base Hospitals
A chaotic incident involving guards covering from gas during an attack on Armennieres led to injuries. Victims were evacuated to base hospitals as officials assess casualties and safety measures.
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Armennieres
Creek Segimento Binéed
Maortion
LIFT YOUR CORNS OFF WITH FINGERS
An old remedy claims to lift corns by applying a few drops of a preparation called Gossen to the tender corn. The product dries quickly and reportedly removes the corn and surrounding tissue, with a drug store price noted as very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnat
Heaven maker or hellmaker in old English sense
A fragmented reflection on heaven and hell meanings from the Los Angeles Times, noting harmony versus separation. Mentions a man with limited view, a sense of being pendant, and a vision enriched by a humine that broadens the horizon. Includes misc fragments and quoted lines.
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Hell
Aioe
Los Angeles Times
The Alsace Lorraine Struggle Under German Rule
Eyewitness accounts describe the suffering of Alsatians and Lorrainers under German occupation including exile, confiscation, and forced military service. Mothers, children, and families endure hardship as German authorities impose conscription and oppression across the region.
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Alsace and
Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
Frankfort
Gerri
Hell
Pencils From Japan In War Era Trade Shifts
Fragmentary text notes a wartime impact on pencil supply from Japan and elsewhere. It references imports of 65,000,000 units and changes in manufacturer activity as supply links are cut, with mentions of markets and outcomes affected by postwar actions.
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Japad
al Groote
Inflation of Farm Land Values Debate
A financial paper warns that inflation of farm lands is hard to move and argues values should be set by years of the farm. It suggests that inflation cannot be profitable and notes the Weekly Sun opinion. Minard's Liniments in the House are promoted.
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Weekly Sun
Tank crewman courage and readiness described in oath
A wartime note praises the nerve and vigor needed to drive a tank and handle its guns. It emphasizes strong blood and bodily resilience as essential to rising to the challenge of combat when the moment arrives.
Londoners Sunday Work Allotment Reported
Report from London describes Sunday labor allotments with workers in blouses and men digging in suburbs. The text notes daily diligence from morning to evening and a shift in traditional work patterns for that day.
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London
Eng
Sunflower Crop Rising in United States Agriculture
The article notes the sunflower, once ornamental and seed use only, is now grown commercially across extensive U S areas. It highlights its potential for fodder and feed uses and marks a shift in agricultural practice under cultural department efforts.
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Oes Fee Dixon
4 Magas
Department of Culture
United
Banish Pimples and Eruptions Pills Ad
Winter is the time for a tonic to restore health and blood. The Dr. Williams Medicine Co offers pills to improve appetite and energy, claiming they cleanse impurities and renew vigor. Available by mail or from medicine dealers. six boxes $2.50. Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Hamilton's Pills Promise Quick Skin Clarity
Advertises Hamilton's Pills as a fast remedy to cleanse the blood and clear blemishes. Claims to restore blood strength and nutrition, with immediate effects for all ages and both genders. A 25 cent box available from any seller.
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Hamilton
New Brunswick to be renamed Acadia by history society
The New Brunswick Historical Society unanimously adopts a resolution to change the province’s name to Acadia. It argues the current name stems from a German root and that Acadia better reflects French and Indigenous historic ties while avoiding the redundancy of “New.”
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New Brunswick Historical Society
Acadia
Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Maine
Waterburk
Indians Launch Large Food Drive on Home Farm
Preparations begin for a major food drive on the home production farm under po affairs. Six content cen shirom Regina points w the farms will rained. Bank houses cook are now in process of construction at these points. The Indians are financing the deal themselves and will operate the machines. Large tracts of land are being leased for grazing and agricultural use in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Delegations are arriving to confer about the land lease terms. Liniment Used Minard's by Physl.
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Regina
Aimes
Constance
Department For Grazing and
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Tax on Toil and the Seeds of Revolution
The passage argues that unjust tax laws burden the peasantry, undermining government. It recounts Turgot’s push to repeal taxes on essentials and the king’s dismissal, claiming restored inequality led to misery and eventually revolution. The text links fiscal oppression to upheaval in France and echoes New York commentary.
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Turgot
Comiaieee
France
New York
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