Jennie Fights the Warren Way For a Washing Machine
In a rural tale a homemaker Jennie resists her husband Joe’s push for a washing machine. After visiting town she purchases a modern milking device and hires help to ease chores. Joe relents when the machine arrives and he vows to change.
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Jenny
Joe
Jennie
Jide
Lucy
Jee
Comdensary
Renee
Meliss
Sprague
Melissa
Elsie Dumond
Yennie
Warren
Melisa
Allen’s Hardware
Jeni
Jen
Dr Thomas Eelectric Remedy Promises Broad Uses
An old advertisement extols a bottle of Dr Thomas Eelectric remedy for many ailments both external and internal. It claims benefits for throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and similar complaints with unsurpassed qualities and notes the low cost and convenience of keeping a bottle at hand.
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Thomas
Knighting of a Dog on BM and Nelson
A bluff old sea dog named Bl served aboard BM and Nelson until recently. He is described as having 'incased Bill' no longer, and stood on the quarter deck of the Nelom, the flagship, in a curious scene aboard the ship.
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Nelson
Nelom
Canadians Travel Most Across United States Canada Border
A Canadian government report shows US to Canada travel led the world in 1933 with 3,096,887 US autos entering Canada. 24 hour visitors spent about 7.68 dollars each, 60 day visitors 59.80, six month visitors 234.07, totaling 77,250,000 Canadian dollars. Rail and steamship visitors from the US totaled 775,000 with 32,110,000 dollars spent. Canadians also spent 3,878,000 dollars in the United States, while Americans spent about 0.90 dollars per capita in Canada.
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United States
Canada
Rich Source of Petroleum in Northern Alberta Deposits
A Canadian government report highlights bituminous sand deposits in northern Alberta as a major potential petroleum source. The 1,500 square mile area could meet Canada and US oil needs for over a century, with open cut mining and small scale refining tests showing promise, though commercial development hinges on oil demand in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Alberta
Department of Mines
Canada
United States
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Improper Tax Form Return Noted With Mockery
A workman asked to fill an income tax form sent it back with a note claiming he does not want to join the Hearts of Oak. The fragment reflects a humorous or dismissive response to tax paperwork.
Mustard control through heavy seeding studied at Central Farm
The Dominion Experimental Farms weekly reports heavy grain seeding to curb mustard growth. Experiments at Ottawa show barley sowing at 1, 2, and 3 bushels per acre cuts mustard plants and raises grain yields. Oats show similar reductions. onions and sweet corn timing advised for early establishment and price. Grain plots at the Central Experimental Farm begin April 30 with rust resistant wheat, hybrid oats, and new barley varieties under test.
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Central’ Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Dominion
Wetherafield
Southport
Central
Central Experimental Farm
Rose Planting Points for Healthy Hybrid Tea and Other Roses
When receiving new roses keep roots moist by dunking in water or burying in moist soil for days. Plant spacing varies by type from 18 inches to four feet, prune deeply with the union 2 to 3 inches below soil, and ensure robust sap flow. Maintain soil moisture and loosen surface after rains, water deeply rather than frequently light.
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Canada
Ottawa
Slats Diary Reveals Small Town Gossip and Plans
Extracts from Slats diary recount daily chores and social notes from Briday-well ain including Mrs Crum visiting, Cur t Fudge's marriage talk, superstitions, Horace Fitch accordion practice, stock investments, and furniture plans. The entry promotes Persian Balm as a valued family product.
Dance chair bid sparks pocketbook reward
At a dance a man stood on a chair and announced a reward of 50 dollars to the person who finds his pocketbook containing 100 dollars. A voice from the back countered with a higher offer of 60 dollars.
Alberta Agricultural Pro Production In 1933
The preliminary total value of Alberta's agricultural production for 1933 is estimated at 113,276,958 dollars. Field crops are valued at 52,199,000 dollars, dairy products rise to 12,726,000 dollars, and animals slaughtered and sold total 20,767,925 dollars, up from 17,585,582 in 1932.
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Province of
Alberta
Long voyage sailor reads home letter
A sailor returns to port and opens a letter from home. He holds a blank sheet, prompting a joke from a friend about the paper being empty and the home message, as the two discuss how the minister and others are speaking.
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Bill
Bull
Mortgage Sale Notice for May 19 1984 Auction
Public auction to sell property described as Lot 112 on Plan 227 in Village, Main Street area, under mortgage powers. Auctioneer Robert John Kere will conduct sale with reserve bid on May 19 1984 at 1 30 pm local time. Vendor's solicitor listed in Ottawa Ontario.
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Robert John Kere
Ithe
Queuing
Sald
Sald A
Taentain
Spdane
Batt Property
Aebon Ontatio
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the Free Press
Experimental Farms
Ross Fawquhar
Crum
Curt Fudge
Lizzy Hutch
Horace Fitch
Horace
Evry
Conserna
Sertan
Wenaday
W. J. Patterson R
Tait Optical CO
Guelph
Wyndham Bt
Vainkée
Acton
Court of Revision
Sunismel Coppel
Ontario
EH. N. Farmer
Goodrich
Silvertown
Goodrich Silvertown
Silvertowns
A. McIsaac
Ont
Godrich Cana
Optometrist
Sam
The
Frese
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