Canadian Consumers Gain Chance to Check Food Prices
Canadians may petition municipal councils to form Fair Price Committees to probe local food prices and publish findings. The orders empower municipal panels to assess whether prices are fair and reasonable. Public opinion may then guide national food efforts as committees report their conclusions.
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Canada
Muntelynl Council
Thuge Tair Pico
Dot
Uial
Hie
Department of Labour
United States
Ashes as Fertilizer for Clover and Crops
The Experimental Farm Bureau notes unbleached wood ashes are valuable as fertilizer despite lacking nitrogen and humus. They provide potash, lime, and phosphoric acid, returning minerals to the soil in a lasting form and supporting crop nourishment for clover, corn, roots, vegetables, and fruit crops.
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Experimental Farm Bureau
Victory Bonds Boost BC Metals and War Effort
Canada sold over 46 million dollars in metals on credit to Great Britain and the Allies in the year ending March 31 1918, much from British Columbia mines. The Victory Loan 1917 and 1918 funded this trade, aiding munitions production and keeping BC prosperity. The mines and smelters produced vast copper lead and zinc, fueling the war and economy.
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Canada
British Columbia
Great Britain
Allies
Europe
Gascarets Work While You Sleep For Digestion Aid
An old advertisement touts Gascarets as a nightly remedy for sick headaches sour stomachs and sluggish liver and bowels. It claims torpid liver and clogged bowels cause indigestion foul breath yellow skin and misery. The 10 cent box is said to cleanse bowels and energize you by morning, working while you sleep.
PRI SONS AGAINST FLU
Public health guidance urges separating the sick from the healthy, proper disposal and disinfection of infected waste, frequent hand washing, and avoiding contact for ten days after illness begins. It also covers ventilation, warmth, and minimizing exposure to prevent spread.
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Victory Bonds
Dominion of Canada
PRI
Pullen
Whonane
Hag
Victoria
Mt. Pat- Heng
Hens
Oreron
LS. A
B. CG
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