Western Canada Irrigation Aids Livestock Growth and Sufficiency
The Western Canada Irrigation Association promotes irrigation in Western Canada. W. T. MacDonald of the B C Department of Agriculture links irrigation to livestock and dairy development. He notes large yields deplete soil fertility and urges feeding crops to livestock to replenish soil. The association’s convention highlights collaboration with irrigated regions and livestock industries.
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Canada
Western Canada Irrigation Association
Kamloops
W. T. MacDonald
B.C. Department of Agriculture
British Columbia
Kelowns
Maple Creek
Saskatchewan
Stimulate Interest In Live Stock At Saskatoon Winter Fair
The Saskatoon Winter Fair board led by Hon. W C Sutherland offers prizes totaling 11000 dollars for horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry at the December 4 and 6 1917 fair. Prize money is up 5000 from last year with a new three city fall fair circuit Regina Saskatoon Calgary to boost exhibitor turnout. Bed stock is allowed and a boys feeding competition for Canadian residents is planned as a featured event.
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Saskatoon
W.C. Sutherland
Regina
Calgary
Canada
Thin-blooded Men and Women Seek Health with Pink Pills
An advertising feature touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for anaemia and thin blood. It cites a Toronto area case of severe fatigue, dizziness, and weakness, claiming the pills restored health and appetite. The text promotes purchasing options from local dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Not All Gone
Dialog shows a bank scene with the trusted cashier's departure and the bank president noting the building is ready to start anew.
Viviani Appeals to Canadians in Moral Demands
Viviani delivers a stirring closing appeal to Canadians urging unity in the fight for democracy. He frames autocracy and democracy in a life and death struggle, warning that failure would doom justice and universal rights. He emphasizes solidarity with Britain and France and calls parliamentarians to heed the “freemen” in the fray.
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Viviani
Britain
France
Food Shortage in Germany Reports of Hunger and Ration Struggles
Berlin workers strike over bread rations as bakers’ shops are looted and towns bar visitors. Berlin allocates 250000 to send 300000 children out for nourishment. Munich faces butter shortages and high milk prices. a mother fined for consuming extra food.
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Berlin
Lanshut
Silesia
Munich
War Brings Tuberculosis Cure Views From New York Academy
Calgary News Telegram reports on New York Academy of Medicine discussions asserting war improves conditions for some with tuberculosis. Quoted Sir William Osler suggesting army life may cure tuberculosis and noting indoor living harms resistance. The piece argues military service exposes patients to healthier environments despite disability.
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France
New York Academy of Medicine
William Osler
Osler
Calgary News-Telegram
Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Airway Relief
Reduced by asthma the patient reaches a dreadful state of hopeless exhaustion. The ad urges early use of Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, claiming it acts quickly on air passages and brings comfort, advising every home with asthma to have it.
Census of Sheep in Manitoba Tours For Wool Quality
Charles N. Stetson, a sheep and wool specialist, tours Manitoba conducting a full census as part of Dominion Department of Agriculture efforts. Editor Geo Batho announces the initiative to promote cooperative selling and guide owners in obtaining higher grade fleeces.
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Manitoba
Charles N. Stetson
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Geo. Batho
Manitoba Gay Creator
Stetson
Provincial Agricultural Department
Conscription Debate Reflects Divided Attitudes
The New Republic notes that wartime selective draft remains an expedient not a universal service policy. Congress has not embraced universal military service and will face new recruitment decisions once the war ends, shaped by future international conditions and U.S. responsibilities.
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Congress
United States
New Republic
The Pill That Leads Them All
The advertisement extols Par melee's Vegetable Pills as portable and compact medicine. It claims the pills regulate the digestive engine with accurately compounded ingredients proven effective, presenting them as the most popular and reliable remedy available.
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Parmelee
Counter Check and Sales Books Offered by Appleford Company
Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd promotes counter check and sales books customers can order. It notes rising paper and labor costs but promises low prices through a large Canadian paper mill supply and modern production. Services include carbon leaf books waxed wrappers and parchment wrappers with nationwide business clientele.
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O.K
Canada
Cere
Cing Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
A Powerful Bomb Demonstrated to House Members
Representative Tilson described a new American bomb shown to the house as the most effective weapon, claiming tests prove it explodes six feet above ground from any drop distance. He noted it works on land and may have naval considerations.
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Tilson
Conneticut
Military Affairs Committee
Navy
One Answer About Romance From a Match Factory
The speaker recalls never having a romance, saying the closest moment was when they went through a match factory. The exchange centers on denial of romance and a surprising, candid anecdote.
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Agnth
Rockford Prohibition History Shows Clear Benefits
Rockford Illinois, population 45401, spent 1908 10 dry and 1912 cool. Prohibition cut arrests for drunkenness and disorderly conduct while licenses boosted payment of old debts and productivity. Mayor notes dry era improved labor safety and credit. 153 of 160 merchants backed the dry ticket.
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Rockford
Illinois
Rocford
D.S. Conrad
Rockford Merchant's and Business Men's Association
Supp Vr
Aanaseeaans Arnott M.B. M
Minart's Liniment Promoted for Household Relief
An official from the government condimen economy board visits London to inspect cryprs. Mothers can rely on Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator to relieve suffering children with sure lasting effects.
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London
Government
Condimen Economy Board
Wheat Belt Promise Behind Prairie Rich Soil
The article highlights a vast hard wheat belt west of the Red River and Lake Winnipeg with space to meet a large share of world wheat demand. Sir George Foster, Minister of Trade and Commerce, notes this region as the largest continuous expanse of fertile soil on the American continent.
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Prairie Country
Red River
Lake Winnipeg
Sir George Foster
Canada
Minard's Liniment Cited for Curing Ailments Across Notices
Three testimonials praise Minard's liniment for bronchitis asthma rheumatism and leg injuries. A. Livingstone from Mahone Bay reports relief from a severe rheumatic attack. Joshua A. Wynacht of Bridgewater claims cure for a leg injury. John Mader of Mahone Bay and others also advertise improvements attributed to the product.
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Ing
Minard
A. Livingstone
Joshua A. Wynacht
Bridgewater
Six to One Against Germany In World War Parity
A historical wartime column claims Allied nations including the United States outnumber Germany, noting population and economic gaps. It asserts U S steel capacity and farming surpass Allied costs and highlights comparisons to Napoleon, aiming to rally support for broad global conflict.
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India
United States
Germany
Austria
Uha
William Er
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
St. Helena
Philadelphis
Bangs Burleigh I Laugh at Last Night
A reader recalls nearly dying of laughter at a joke and asks if another joke was the one told, seeking clarification about the humor.
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Burleigh
Eeeo
How World Shall Kill Its Prussian
A Toronto soldier discusses war duration and strategy mirroring the American Civil War era. Lord Northcliffe is cited predicting a lengthy conflict and a shifting political order, with emphasis on submarine warfare and potential revolutions at home.
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Promi
Toronto
Lord Northcliffe
Lord North
eBay
Hindenburg
England
Sor
France
Englantralia
New Zealand
India
United States
Paris
Ware
Northcliffe
Alrea
Oes
H Lieves
Hotel Register Prank Sparks Curious Remarks
Maud Miss Oldun calls the tel clerk lovely while Ethel questions the motive of a note in the hotel suite register.
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Maud
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Pougera
Seerman ST
New York
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