Dominion Day Changes for Guardian Editions 1916
The Charlottetown Guardian announces office locations and holiday publication changes. Dominion Day July 1 affects the Morning Guardian no issue and the Evening Guardian shifts to Monday. Saturday issue not published. Rates listed as 1.00 annual, 1.50 for Evening Baby soca, and 2.00 for A. & A. thnee Saturday. Advertisers urged to note changes.
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Charlottetown
Summereide
Alberton
Sourle
Montague
Canada
A. & A. Thnee
Morning Guardian
Evening Guardian
Saving Waste Paper in War Time
The article urges Charlottetown to act on Sir George E. Foster’s call to collect waste paper and rags for paper production. It notes Red Cross branches in other cities already organizing drives, mentions Amherst Nova Scotia’s July 5 collection day, and warns of rising material costs as raw supplies dwindle amid war. It appeals to citizens and groups to stop waste and support national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Foster
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Fund
Amherst
N. S
Charlottetown
Department of Trade and Commerce
Agricultural Education Subsidy Proves Fruitful in Canada
The second annual report of the Dominion Commissioner of Agriculture covers the year ending March 31 1915. It shows a ten million dollar federal subsidy over ten years improving rural schools, training teachers, expanding facilities, and raising salaries, with substantial progress and remaining work.
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Dominion Commissioner of Agriculture
Dominion
Agricultural education act expands funds across provinces
The act increases support for agricultural education and home economics, with grants rising from 700000 in 1914 to 900000 in 1916 and planned at 1000000 each year for six years. Provinces freely allocate funds to fit purposes, and the report details each item, showing wide benefits to instructors, extension work, and women’s contributions. A letter to the Publications Branch in Ottawa downloads the report free of charge.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Well Means Advice From a Misled Editorial
An Evening Herald editorial notes a misreport about Imperial purchase of Prince Edward Island potatoes. Despite the false premise the piece endorses practical potato planting to boost local food supply, urging readers who can to plant to help avert potential shortages.
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St. John’s Newfoundland
Evening Herald
Herald
The
Prince Edward Island
Board of Trade
G. R. Williams
Rothwell & Bowring’s
Carvell Bros
Charlottetown
P. E. Island
Newfoundland
Transatlantic U boats and Germany's naval ambitions
The article asserts Germany prepared for war for generations and expanded U boat size. It cites the U-35 reaching Cartagena as proof of long range capability and rumors of a Kiel- Spain route and a possible mission to New York. It notes potential use of subs for long transatlantic trips and cargo carriage.
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Germany
Atlantic
Cartagena
Spain
Kiel Canal
Mediterranean
Alfonso
New York
Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills Promised Relief for Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as purifying the blood to relieve pain and rheumatic symptoms. It cites testimonials from Mrs Bergland of Dunkirk Sask and Mr W B Johnson confirming kidney and liver relief, urging readers to test the remedy with a two and a half cent per pill dose.
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DR. Chase
O. Bergland
Dunkirk
Sask
W. B. Johnson
Guardian Readers Daily Selections Poem Fragments
A fragment of a poem appears describing winter scenes on a farm. It speaks of a hillside path, snow covered earth, a storm darkening the sky, a rocky pasture with huckleberries, and a quiet winter place under a ghostly snow sheet. Images of creeping woodbine and fading red vines evoke memory.
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Woodbine
City Council backs Daylight Saving in Charlottetown
A letter-writer argues against adopting Daylight Saving in isolation in Charlottetown and urges waiting to observe trials in England and France. He warns that shifting one hour will disrupt railways, mails, steamship schedules, and local commerce, risking public opposition.
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Pew Sd
Iottetown
Jin Aby
Charlottetown
Post Office
Pictou
Marine Office
England
France
Knights of Columbus Hold Convention at Sydney
The State Council opened in convention at Sydney C B with State Deputy H C Hanrahan in charge. Mayor Richardson welcomed the visitors and several events were planned including an At Home at King's Academy and harbour excursion. Dr W J MacMillan was elected State Deputy of the Maritime Province at the convention held Tuesday the 27th.
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State Council of the Knights of Columbus
Sydney
C. B
H. C. Hanrahan
Richardson
Hanrahan
King’s Academy
Steel Plani
Geo. J. Lynch
Halifax
H. O C. Hanrahan
E. L. O’brien
Bathurst
P.S. Bradley
Charlottetown
Louis Connolly
New Glasgow
John Gorman
Antigonish
W.J. MacMillan
Invisible Battle in Flat Flanders Reveals War Conditions
H Warner-Allen reports from Flanders on the muting of enemy lines by mist and barbed wire. He notes the mud, water-filled trenches, windmills still turning, and formidable riverine barricades as well as the courage of French and British troops and the improved survival rate in mobile hospitals.
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H. Warner-Allen
Flanders
Onie
Montonous
Specials on Womens and Boys Wear Attract Shoppers
Attractive offerings include kimonas daintily styled bathing suits petticoats brassieres and wool serge suits cut on new lines. Dainty dresses in taffeta silk and white skirts plus 1.50 stylish small skirts. New silk waists middies house dresses 98c and 1.25. Boy s soldier and Norfolk wool suits priced 2.45 and 3.45 with sizes up to 16 years. Specials claim high value and limited stock.
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Norfolk
Little Farm in the Shadow of the Hill
A verse from a reader in the Christian Herald describes a lonely heart and memories of a little farm tucked under a hill. The poem reflects longing for home and a boundless love that spans distance and time.
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Sangater
The
Christian Herald
No Room For Deserters In Swiss Frontiers Policy
Swiss authorities tighten frontier policy to stop deserters from passing regardless of origin to avoid diplomatic fallout with Italy which had earlier demanded extradition of deserters. Lisbon is noted as Portugal’s capital with about half a million people and a famed harbor. The 1755 Lisbon earthquake devastated the city killing tens of thousands and leveling most of the town.
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Italy
Switzerland
Portugal
Lisbon
Ite
Europe
Liseon
Store Hours Notice for Moore & McLhod Limited
Friday evening until 9 30 store open for customers unable to visit town during the day. Store to be closed all day Saturday. Moore and McLhod Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore & McLhod, Limited
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Charlottetown Guardian
Transatlanti U. Boats
Guardian
B. Lous
Daylight Saving
Knights OF Columbus
Cu’rown Markets
Flat Flanders
FOX Food
Sekger Ltd
Ey Purdy
Queen St
Express Motor Oil
McColl Bros. & Co
Montreal
W. H. French
Maritime Traveler
Mtuttf
Reliable Family Hardware
Fennell & Chandler’s
Fennell & Chandler
Victoria Row
E.R. Brow
S’side
Commodore
Lydard 370S
Maritime Provinces
Maritime Sars
Hilda S
Nutwood
Tom Commodore
Admiral Dewey
Ion
Bingin
Sir
Napiaaie
Brads Anton
Priviege
Ellis Pharmacy. Ltd
M. Clair
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