Prohibition of Importation Discussed by Britain Ministers
British ministers answered questions on prohibiting Canadian cattle imports for health reasons. They cited the Diseased Animal Act of 1896 and debated conditions for future Canadian cattle entry, aside from slaughter at port. Aired comments also touched on agricultural policy and economic anxieties amid a separate note about a late-night loan incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Canada
Board of Agriculture
Old Friends During Auto Trips Comment
A dialogue in which one asks if old friends are encountered on road journeys and the other jokes that people avoid them if they have sense enough to move aside.
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A fragment notes economizing by eating less for the same money and hints law action as a step before potential financial trouble. The text presents a skeptical view of legal action as a prelude to bankruptcy.
Growth and Life of Animals Across Species
A fragment lists lifespans and growth periods for various animals such as horse cow lion dog and bear with ranges like 70 to 100 years and 12 to 14 years for dogs. It also notes a claim about Swedish milkmaids being harassed by men fabricating work formerly done by women.
Volcanic Activity In the United States
A summary of U S volcanic activity noting Lassen Peak in California as active and other peaks such as Mount Hood and Mount Rainier showing signs of activity. It mentions Yellowstone geysers and mud volcanoes and references Mount St Helens and Mount Baker eruptions in the 1840s, with Mauna Loa highlighted as part of a vast volcanic belt.
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Lassen Peak
California
United States
Lassen
Mount God
Oregon
Mount Rainice
Tacoma
Mount St. Helens
Mount Baker
Washington
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Rocky Mountains
Yellowstone National Park
Tieran
Mauna Loa
Do you believe that honesty pays meeting assuredly
A fragmented quote discusses honesty and modest compensation. The remark notes belief in honest conduct yielding some pay, though expression remains hedged and cautious about value.
Immigration Totals for 1916 17 and Cash Carried
Records show 15 005 immigrants during 1916 17 with a total cash value of 2 344 439 carried. During the same period 2 216 homestead entries were made by migrants with Manitoba 344 Saskatchewan 720 and Alberta 1 062.
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Ort Sete
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Keep Dairy Cow Records To Profit From Herd
Farmers are urged to track individual cows milk and fat yields to identify profitable animals. A profitable cow should produce over 5 pounds of milk with 3.5 percent fat annually. Tools like spring balances or small scales aid weighing, and records help remove unprofitable cows. Apply to Ottawa’s Animal Husbandry Division for details.
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Animal Husbandry Division
Experimental Farm
Ottawa
The Terror of Asthma and a Doctor's Remedy
A vivid claim describes asthma as a thief of breath and highlights Dr. J.D. Kellogg's Aubn cy as a remarkable remedy. Relief follows one trial, with continued use promised to put the disease to root. Take no substitute.
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J.D. Kellogg
London eye specialist aids soldiers at the front
A London eye expert’s device is fitted to an anti shrapnel steel helmet. A veil of mail hangs from a rod to shield the eyes and much of the face from bullets and shell splinters. When raised the wearer can see and fire.
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London
Baby's Own Tablets Claim Cure for Sickly Infants
Mrs. Jean Paradis of St. Bruno Quebec reports her baby improved rapidly after taking Baby's Own Tablets for vomiting constipation and indigestion. The tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 from the Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Jean Paradis
St. Bruno
25 Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Do you think a man ought to forgive his enemies
Senator Sorghum muses on whether one should forgive foes and notes the value of mercy even toward adversaries. The remark frames a debate on forgiveness and retaliation in public life.
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Senator Sorghum
The Germans and The Hohenzollerns in Wartime Attitude
The article argues the Kaiser and his circle drive Germany's present madness while the people bear no guilt. It contends the Hohenzollerns remain heroes and that Germans are proud of their system and wish to impose it on the world.
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Kaiser
Germany
People With Friendly Smiles Seek to Borrow Items
A brief notice describes a group of individuals who approach others with polite, cheerful expressions and request to borrow various objects. The item types and locations are not specified in the readable text.
Astonishing Eye Remedy Promoted by Doctors Beck and Judkins
A sensational report from New York by Dr. Beck and Dr. Judkins touts Bon Opto as a remarkable remedy to strengthen eyesight. They cite cases from patients and claim improvements of many eye conditions after using the Bon Opto method, including reduced dependence on glasses and improved distant vision.
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New York
United States
Ben Opto
Eiris
Chenoe
Boston
Beck
Sr. Judkins
Colgg
Kaffirs Smoke The Kaffira Natives Use Ground Pipe Method
South African natives are described as inveterate smokers using a two-stick ground pipe. A hollow reed is placed in one hole, tobacco in the other, and the smoker inhales water and smoke through a second reed. The method, though crude, is favored by the Kaffirs and noted as poor by whites.
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South Africa
Beore
It Is In Demand for Thomas Electric Soda
High demand for Dr Thomas Electric Soda prompts a factory kept busy bottling and canning the beverage. Market observers note strong appreciation for its popularity and effective distribution through the compounds as read in market reports.
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Dr. Thomas’ Electric
German Acts and German Profession in Wartime Morality
Speech contrasts German cries for peace with actions deemed barbaric, accusing Berlin of murdering children and destroying civilization in northern France. It labels German spirit as scientifically barbaric and warns of ongoing conquests aiming to devastate France and hinder recovery.
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France
Money and vulgarity mingle in elite currency circles
A fragment notes that money is a vulgar force among elite groups, likening thousand dollar bills to entering a narrow, exclusive society. The remark emphasizes opulence and social gatekeeping in financial elites.
Seven Million Killed By War Claims In Richmond Address
Arthur Henderson of the British war council spoke in Richmond asserting seven million killed thus far and predicting no near end to hostilities. He cited UK population data from 1911 and warned against hopeful illusion as German aggression persisted under the German Emperor and Prussian advisers. He urged continued Allied resolve despite grim prospects.
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Arthur Henderson
British War Council
Richmond
United Kingdom
United Law
Henderson
Germany
Means Lasting Peace Penny Message
A clipped fragment notes a call for a penny message to Europe urging lasting peace as battles end and peace returns, attributed to a Philadelphia source. The text reflects wartime sentiment and the plea for enduring harmony beyond conflict.
Irish at the Front Inspiring Irish Unity Amid War
A letter from a Westminster Gazette excerpt praises Irish unity between Nationalists and Ulstermen at the war front. The writer notes the strong bond of shared Irish identity and suggests mutual recruitment would ease shortages, calling for more of this spirit in Ireland.
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Ous
Ireland
Westminster Gazette
Holloway's Corn Cure Tops List of Results
There may be other corn cures, but Holloway's Corn Cure stands at the head of the list so far as results are concerned.
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Holloway
Rumored Theft of Hohenzollern Family Lock Reignites
A distorted report recalls a legendary Hohenzollern family lock theft, noting a 1790 heist by Countessenau and a 1813 recovery amid Prussian reverses. The tale links Frederick the Great receiving a jewel with a father’s note about family prosperity.
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Frederick the Great
Countessenau
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