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Newspaper

Canora Advertiser

Location

Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 09, 1917

Page

7

Money Order Refund Notice From Dominion Express

Remit by Dominion Express Money Order. Rh lost or stolen, Ona get your money back.

Dominion Express

Pelham Nursery Co Agency Offer in Toronto

Seek secure agency in district for Pelham's Peerless Fruity and Ornamental Trees. High pay and exclusive territory. Agencies valuable. Write Pelham Nursery Co Toronto Ont.

Pelham Cood Pelham Nursery CO Toronto Ont

Borrowing 7 Billion: How the Government Lends Itself

An explanation that the $7 billion borrowing will occur in multiple steps. A shoe merchant lends $500 to the government in cash in exchange for a bond. The government spends that $500 on shoes for soldiers, then repays with the same $500 bill, which can be lent again to the government.

S. T. Forman Nicholas Smith Uncle Sam Teoney Ith

Not Quite Plucked Sally Farmer Poem Scene

Fragmentary note describes a swimmer boarder and a mother asking what to tell him about riding out the week. The farmer family mentions Paes and money left for another week's board.

Sally Farmer

Racial Harmony Hope in Russia Stressed by Official

The speaker argues for a more hopeful spirit among Russians, attributing improvement to public trust in government, renewed offensives, clearer understanding of Allies, and caution that dangers persist due to political and economic instability requiring skillful leadership.

Henderson

Prophetic Bible Imagery Foreshadows Aerial Warfare

The piece blends biblical prophecy with 1920s aviation talk noting Jeremiah Hosea Zechariah and Isaiah to illustrate the rise of airplanes in war. It argues Wright brothers era aviation will produce fifty thousand airmen over battlefields and cites Isaiah imagery of wings and clouds.

Charles A. Dana New York Sun Shine For Jerusalem Holy City Jaffa Zion Europe United States Jeremiah Jer Hosea Zachariah Isaiah Wrigh Brothers Immanuel

Berlin Introduces Coal Cards to Regulate Winter Supply

Winter fuel controls cap heating coal by residence size and room count. Apartments with stoves face a quarter ton per roost and a ton and a half for homes with more than five rooms, while steam heated houses receive half of last year’s allotment. Miller's Worm Powders praised as reliable worm remedy trusted by mothers for rapid, lasting relief.

Berlin

Secrecy Over War Munitions Plant Plans

Westinghouse interests seek 1 000 men for a secret war munitions plant to be built with a hidden process. Recruits must consent to 10 months imprisonment and isolation from outside world. Only trusted officials and workers will know weapon details and production methods until government discloses them.

Westinghouse

Inside Influence Acco to the Daily Express

A Daily Express report says a personal friend of Empress Zita informs House of Commons members that the Empress is pressing for France’s interests. She is alleged to influence the Emperor to withdraw Austro Hungarian forces with German agreement.

Acco Daily Express Zitamindja House of Commons France

General Korniloff The Siberian Pioneer Turned War Hero

Biographical sketch of Korniloff tracing his rise from a Siberian parishioner’s son to artillery officer and general. From cadet schools to Turkish and Caucasus campaigns, his linguistic gifts and wartime leadership in Galicia and Petrograd are highlighted, with notes on captivity and escape.

Michel Vesschevikh Lomonosef Korniloff Siberia Siberian Cadets Corps Michailovsk Vorkestan Mebden Kuropatiin Turkestan Caucasus Europe Turkestaw Central Asia Rodyeishik Dlmfice Sovareil’s Korniloff’s Galicia Mukden Korpiloff Russia Petrograd Somnilof Eighth Army Fins

Trade report shows Canada Dominion gains in first two months

American Consul General John G. Foster at Ottawa notes a sharp rise in Canada’s trade for the first two months of the current fiscal year starting April 1. Total imports for consumption and domestic exports reach 108.6 million dollars, up from 90.5 million in 1916, with imports for consumption at 194.4 million and domestic exports at 214.2 million, alongside a 30.9 million dollar tariff collection, up from 22.9 million a year earlier.

John G. Foster O Ittawa Dominion of Canada

When Asthma Comes Do Not Despair

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy promising quick relief from choking and hard breathing. It claims thousands have used the remedy successfully and urges readers to obtain a package today.

D. Kellogg

Dry Period Threatens Major Whiskey Maker and Saloons

Chapin and Gores long standing whiskey operation faces closure under new laws. Mr Herrmann predicts at least 2000 Chicago saloons will shut within 60 days and widespread impact nationwide. He claims U S whiskey stocks total about 20 million gallons with annual consumption depleting stocks in a year.

The Quicker Method Converses on Whisky Temptation

A fragmentary exchange depicts Moike resisting a challenge to kneel and drink a bottle of whisky in front of others. The dialogue hints at social pressure and immediate consequences linked to intoxication.

Moike

Saving Ragged Garments From 1918 Styles Flare

The council urges preservation of fibers and a shift toward cotton wool blends and shoddy fabrics. Wool shortages raise demand for woollen rags, with higher prices for this recycled material. The old tag bag fashion returns as rags gain value and attention.

Freezone Corn Remedy Ad Falls Short Of Truth

A raspy promotional note claims Freezone instantly removes corns by applying drops that dry and shrink the corn and lift it away. The pitch urges copying the plan, urging readers to ask druggists to supply a bottle, while warning of infection risks.

Cincinnati

Deepest Mine in World Morro Velho Details

The Morro Velho gold mine in Brazil is the deepest on record with galleries about 6 000 feet below the surface. Operated by an English company the mine exploits a gold bearing seam that descends at a steep 45 degree angle. Bottom temperatures average around 113 F and ventilation lowers this to about 100 F.

Morro Velho Brazil

When Your Color Fades and Anemia Warns

When a girl or woman finds her color fading and breath short after slight exertion, she may have anemia. The remedy is to build up the blood with Dr Williams' Drink Pills, plus sun, exercise, and plain food. Obtainable by mail for 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.

Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co Brockville, Ont

Australia prospers amid war strain in 1916 report

United States Consul General J. J. Brittain notes satisfactory financial conditions in Australia for 1916 1916 1917 saw large bank activity and ongoing irrigation railway and streetcar projects though not as expansive as planned. Trade included imports 373 143 476 and exports 311 544 463. Resources like gold silver copper iron and coal boost output alongside record wool prices. An obituary note signals public interest in a late politician.

Commonwealth of Australia United States J. J. Brittain Sydney New South Wales Australia Commonwealth Oere

Community Work In Manitoba Summary

Woman describes daily tasks while visiting five homes in Manitoba. She bakes, assists with sewing and canning, builds a fireless cooker, crafts a hat, and helps with upholstery projects. Residents welcome her aid and she notes feeling divinely guided to help.

Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promoted for Children Health

An advertisement urges mothers to provide worm extermination for their children using Mother Graves Worm Exterminator. It notes expense sharing and outlays may be needed as the work becomes known to ensure children remain sound and healthy.

Nurse visits and home remedies in wartime outreach

The narrator describes visiting families with a Lone Nursing pamphlet program, teaching infant feeding, recipe preparation, and household tasks. She notes advising on formula from Dr Holt, making cream soups, albumen water, and omelets, while assisting mothers with bottle feeding and sewing machine repairs.

Drr. Holt

The Swagger Stick and Its Quirky History

The piece notes swagger sticks carried by uniformed officers are small and dainty, contrasted with military gear. Origin traces to England where tight dress uniforms left hands idle, making a twig-like baton useful. Soldiers in khaki avoid such sticks, and they are not used in trenches, with a brief aside on Minard's Liniment for cows.

Murat Renee England Keston Transcript

Swiss postal relief to prisoners of war exceeds millions

Swiss authorities mounted free postage for prisoners of war and internees, sending letters and parcels to relatives in Europe. From Sept 1914 to Mar 1917 nearly 230 million letters, 13 million parcels, and bread shipments totaling about 7.8 million kilos reached Germany and other areas, with over 6.68 million money orders totaling 93.98 million dollars handled by the Swiss post office.

Mountain Republic Europe Berne Basle Switzerland Germany

Minard’s Liniment Endorsed by Canadian Official

A Montreal dated notice from May 29 709 by Thomas J. Bogan of Yarmouth N S testifies to the efficacy of Minard’s Liniment for joints and muscles. The message is written to the Champion Clog and Pedestal Carcer of Canada.

Montreal Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited Yarmouth N.S Minard Thomas J. Bogan Canada

The Song Of Merit Boots and the Chinese Buyer

A California merchant sells boots to a Chinese customer for 83. The buyer returns them stating the boots are not suitable because they do not sing. He prefers boots that sing and cost more, a preference he claims gives better value.

John Chinaman America California John

Cow License Notice Sparks Hilarious Reply

An official near Boston informs a citizen his cow keeping license expired. The citizen’s reply mocks the notice with garbled and flirtatious lines, including threats to marry and go through fire, creating a comic miscommunication surrounding the license issue.

Board of Health Boston Monsieur Bord Hell Bord

Sugar rationing and scarce sweetness in wartime London

The writer laments sugar shortages under government limits, recalls long queues and ration rules, and notes the irony of abundant candy yet no sugar for daily needs. A stroll past shops, a Spode sugar bowl, and price controls illustrate wartime scarcity and consumer quirks.

Austrian Revolution Probable If Peace Treaty Not Signed

An Amsterdam dispatch to the London Daily Express warns Emperor Charles and the Reichsrat leaders that a revolution in Austria appears likely if no peace treaty is signed this year. It says Austro Hungarian peoples realize they are fighting for German aims and will end their plight only if the Allies allow the Austro Hungarian empire to continue.

Austria Amsterdam London Daily Express Charles Reichsrat Germany

Bigger Haul Burglar Lets Go to Shore and Roll Guests

A terse note in pirate slang hints at planning a larger burglary at a seaside hotel. The speaker taunts authorities and delays action until September while awaiting the proprietor’s move or reaction.

Sommes

When Two Wane In Trouble Realize Wife’s Value

Quote from Boston Transcript notes a man learns his wife’s value as troubles arise, suggesting property matters loom under strain.

Boston Transcript

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