Profit in Wheat Land Worth Hundred Dollars Acre
Regina manager K S Rideout of Western Trust Company presents a tabulated estimate showing land valued at 100 dollars per acre yields about a ten percent net revenue. Costs per acre total 18.25 dollars including seed plowing drilling harrowing and hauling, with minor items itemized in the table and a suggested price of 30 dollars per acre yielding a profit per acre near 7 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. S. Rideout
Regina
Western Trust Company
Ient
Baby's Own Tablets praised by satisfied mothers
A testimonial from a mother endorses The Dr. Williams' Baby's Own Tablets as the best medicine for newborns. The tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents per box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. in Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Manifestations of Desperation in War Commentary
The piece argues submarine and mine tactics reveal enemy desperation and could bring hardship to Germany without guaranteed victory. It urges patience and composure to steer naval policy away from ruin and Empire collapse, citing a London Telegraph view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London Y Telegraph
Fragmentary dialogue captured in archival report
A disputed exchange shows a man pressing for a request while another pleads for restraint. The fragment hints at tension and an unresolved issue within a larger conversation.
Marriage Lottery Draws Many Satisfied Couples
Fragmentary remark compares marriage to a lottery, noting many people feel satisfied with their choice and prefer personal happiness over wealth. The observation hints at social attitudes toward marriage and material success in the era.
Merchants Bank Posts Higher Profit Amid Large Provisions
Merchants Bank reports a prosperous year with net profit up by 170000 after liberal allowances for patriotic and Red Cross funds and officers' pension. Higher government and municipal securities investment contrast with reduced railway and other bonds and stocks, reflecting a shift in asset mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Bank of Canada
Red Cross
Merchants Bank of Canada Posts Strong Year Amid Healthy Trade
The bank reports reduced call loans and a Reserve far above loans, signaling strong financial stability. Comparisons with last year show marked improvement and greater strength, indicating a healthy Canadian business climate. Managing director and executives credited for the solid showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Merchants Bank of Canada
Thesr
Worm Exterminator Promises Relief for Child Ailments
An advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as the best remedy to prevent and ease ailments in children, urging adoption to spare them suffering. It frames worms as a common risk and positions the product as a trusted solution for families.
Belgian Deportees Forced To Eat Rats
Extracts from letters written in Germany describe Belgian civilian prisoners in camps facing starvation, with reports of bodies in mortuaries and death tolls rising to thousands. Eyewitness accounts allege punishment for aiding prisoners and lack of neutral observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London Globe
Jews Driven From Their Homes by Turks
Reported evacuation of more than 8 000 Jews from Jaffa amid Turkish advance. About 3 000 moved to Galilee with 1 600 to Petah Tikvah and other towns. six hundred remained. Deaths due to hunger and hardship on the march. Refugee aid planned with new cottages and public works if funds allow. Jerusalem not evacuated.
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Palestine
The
Jaffa
Galilee
Petach Tik Wah
Har- Jodea
Bemarla
Jerusalem
How Eggs Go Bad and How to Keep Them Fresh
Eggs harbor few bacteria at laying but spoil quickly if kept dirty or damp. Dirty nests, damp conditions, and porous shells allow bacterial growth. washing removes protective coating. Do not wash eggs and avoid long storage. market or preserve as soon after laying as possible.
Counter Check or Sales Books For Buyers And Printers
An ad describing production of counter check and sales books at high cost due to paper and materials, noting a modern plant can keep prices low. It promotes triplicate and carbon leaf books and lists large commercial customers. Also offers waxed papers and wrappers for food and confectionery with samples available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Farmers buy 7000 acre Sask farm for 296000
Four United States farmers have purchased a 7000 acre farm in Saskatchewan for 296000. The vendor transfers title and the purchasers must work the land, with the farm intended to grow food for the Allies.
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United States
Saskatchewan
United States and Canada Move Toward Closer Ties
The New York Tribune notes both nations will unify more through the year, strengthening friendship and sympathy. After joint efforts in war and shared anti-war discontent, the U S and Canada will stand closer as neighbors and allies.
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Canada
United States
New York Tribune
Winnipeg man cured after taking Dr Cassell tablets
A Winnipeg man Mr G C Inman of Sturgeon Creek recalls a long illness with nervous breakdown symptoms and poor sleep. After using Dr Cassell's tablets he reports improved sleep strength and recovery. The ad notes a Leeds printer son abroad and offers free samples for 5 cents postage.
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G C. Inman
Hercourt Street
Sturgeon Creek
Winnipeg
Canada
Loman
England
A. W. Loman
Hep
Little Helen Presents An Owed Gift From Dad
A fragment shows a child named Helen presenting a gift charged to the father. Dialogue hints at family domestic tension and a humorous or critical tone about financial responsibility. The text reads like a vignette of a child gifting something charged to an adult.
Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Choked air and asthma symptoms are described with emphasis on Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The advertisement touts the healing smoke of vapor as penetrating the bronchial passages, offering relief and claiming years of success with a safe remedy for sufferers.
Sunday School Paper Spawns Jonah and the Whale Tale
A reader recalls bringing home the Sunday school paper whose outer page features a Jonah and the Whale tale. The exchange hints at curiosity about biblical stories and a child’s interest in religious content.
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Johnny
Life in a Submarine Amid the Sea’s Quiet Watch
The submarine rests on the ocean bottom like a sleeping whale while crew members pass time aboard with music and stories. Outside, unfamiliar sea life watch as distant screws indicate nearby vessels, and tension rises when a surface contact is detected overhead.
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London Mail
Port
Actiod
An A.B
Sahors
Minard’s Liniment Cures Diphtheria and More
A London Times editorial notes the British troops amid war, praising their steadiness and tenacity. Paris Press expert calls the British bulldog tense and ready, with a long siege mindset. The piece comments on Allied morale and public perception of Britain’s wartime role.
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Paris
London Times
Minard's Liniment Proved Effective For Dog Mange
A letter from Wifrild Gagne owner of Grand Central Hotel Drummondville dated August 4 1904 reports curing a valuable hunting dog of mange after several veterinarians failed. He endorses Minard's Liniment as permanent relief and signs his name.
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Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
Yours
Wifrid Gagne
Grand Central Hotel
Drummondville
Aug
The Original Fruit Canners Pompeii’s Famous Canned Figures
The account recalls Pompeii’s pantry with jars of preserved figs discovered during excavations. They were sealed with wax after a heated jar and steam escape aperture, leaving a lasting hint about ancient canning methods and industry.
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Pompeii
Miller's Worm Pp Remedy Claim
An ad claims Miller's Worm Pp will clear the stomach of worms, prevent recurrence, and repair organ injuries caused by worms to restore soundness in infants.
Dynamite Saves Potatoes From Flooded Field
A resourceful farmer used dynamite to drain floodwater from a nearly mature potato crop. Heavy rains filled drains and ditches, so he drilled holes eight to twelve feet deep and exploded charges to open passages into the sandy subsoil. Surplus water drained away, saving the crop while neighboring fields suffered.
Pay Your Out of Town Accounts by Domia Money Orders
A brief notice states Domia Money Orders offer payments for out of town accounts priced at five dollars with a three cent fee.
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Domia
Norah4And Reference Wordert Threatened to Stay
A fragment shows a terse exchange where the speaker confirms a reference wordert was given and admits making a threat to remain. The context and full meaning are unclear due to damaged OCR. No dates, places, or named organizations are readable.
Counting Seconds Method for Time Estimation
An easy method to count seconds uses repeating a phrase that takes one second to say. Most people can pronounce one hundred and one in about one second, with the last word indicating the count. Six seconds, for example.
Big Price For Range Stock
The article notes high prices for grains in Western Canada and highlights profits in stock farming. It cites Mr. R. C. Cok of High River Alberta who sold 91 head of cattle recently and received a check for 1298.75, indicating strong per head returns.
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Canada
R. C. Cok
High River
Alia
Canadians at Work on Belgian Front Track-Laying
Canadian troops on the Belgian front played a decisive role in railway construction to support the advance on Ypres. They toiled under heavy shellfire, building over 100 miles of light railway with some double track, while Canadian surgeons treated casualties and kept supply lines open for the fighting units and mining operations nearby.
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Med Wytschaete
Somme
Arras
Sonme
Ypres
Correspo
Ontario
New Front
Gern
War Makes Men Equal in the College View
The president of a prominent college notes that war levels class and status as student volunteers respond quickly. He cites women and men alike, comparing Washington, Lafayette, Meade, Sheridan, Murat and others, showing battlefield courage regardless of birth or wealth.
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Implant College
Glee Club
George Washingtod
Marquis de Lafayette
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Meade
Sted Coe
Sheridan
Marshal Murat
Taye
Maey
Cooper
Prince
Girard
Philadelphia Pub Ledger
Man Chases Lost Object Amid Wind Across Lane
A near sighted man walked along a country road when a gust swept his item away into a stone well. He pursued it repeatedly, each time snagging a new obstacle. A woman's sharp voice demanded what he was doing, then angrily explained he was trying to retrieve a weapon, noting it was anchored to the wall as their “little black.”
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F. F. Dalley CO. OF Canada Ltd
N. U
Merchants Bank
Douglas & Co
Dr. Caenea
Helen
Dearie
Redpath
Queen’s University
Kingston
Geo. Y. Chown
Beecham
Seldov
Therapion
Arener
der Pougera Ca
Shekuan
New York
Erie Seni
America
Deg
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West 31St Street
Dodds
Aera E
Canadian Railway
Li Gans
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