Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Eradication Worldwide
After Sabouraud linked dandruff to a germ, Newbro's Herpicide was marketed as the original germicidal remedy. It claims to destroy dandruff and stop itching, with 50c and 1.00 sizes sold by dealers who guarantee satisfaction or money back. Samples and literature available via mail from The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
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Sabouraud
Newbro
Herpicide
The
Herpicide Co
Dept. R
Detroit
Mich
Beattie Murphy, Co. Ltd
Anti Mosquito Movement Launched At Wasa
At a December 21 1918 meeting in Wasa property holders formed an Anti Mosquito League to combat mosquito breeding along the Kootenay valley. The plan calls for kerosene treatment of stagnant waters, oil distribution by volunteers, and government cooperation to supply oil and transport. A one dollar membership fee funds organizing expenses and league accounts are open for inspection.
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Wasa
Kootenay
Mast Kootenay
League
B.C
F.o.b
C. J. Bechtel
Wasa League
Diversified Farming Emphasized by Grand Forks Farmers Institute
Max Rukmann, horticulturist, urged the Grand Forks Farmers Institute to push diversive farming and cooperative practices. He praised the district for a high proportion of clean farmers and stressed the institute's role in improving stock, markets, and home and farm beautification while urging cutting out the middleman.
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Farmers Institute
Grand Forks
Max Rukmann
Farmers’ Institute
British Columbia
Furmers’ Institute
Community unity urged for co operatives and diverse farming
The speaker advocates cooperative canneries dryers creameries packing and farming supply coops while urging neighbors to help each other. He cautions against jealousy and booms in British Columbia Valley, praising diversified farming and patient steady progress with broad minded discussion as the district’s path.
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British Columbia
Seed Oats Distribution Under Farmers Institute Rules
The Department offers Seed Oats for Spring 1914 to Farmers Institute members at cost plus transport. Transportation is paid for orders tied to a Crop Competition entry, with limits on who may receive seed and for sowing owned or supervised lands. Applications and forms are available from the institute secretary.
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Farmers’ Institute
Jrop
Department of Agriculture
Oats Offered Under Canadian Seed Growers Rules
The Institute offers American Banner oats selected and inspected under Canadian Seed Growers Association rules in Ottawa. They guarantee quality and seal, with delivery expected at about one dollar per bushel and applications due by January 28.
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A. T. Webb
Association
Denounce Increasing Election Corruption at Brandon Convention
Grain Growers in Brandon Manitoba condemn rising federal and provincial election corruption. They urge law changes to punish guilty parties and advocate a public prosecutor to curb electoral wrong doing, accusing Premier Borden of tolerating abuses for party gain.
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Brandon
Man
Manitoba
Borden
Electién
Bordon
Surprises Many in Cranbrook
Cranbrook residents are surprised by Adi-l-Ka a remedy of buck thorn bark and glycerine praised for curing appendicitis. Reported effects include quick relief from constipation sour stomach and gas with a single dose claimed to cleanse the bowel thoroughly Adlerika marketed by Beattie Murphy Drug Co.
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Cranbrook
Adlerika
Hog as Mortgage Payer in Times of Meat Shortage
In a discussion of Samuel W. Atherton's Practical Farming chapters, the hog is touted as a mortgage payer. The article notes hog cholera as the main obstacle, preventable by proper feeding and barley, and recommends hog coops to confine infection. It argues hog raising is inexpensive yet profitable, fertilizing soil and boosting crop yields, urging more hogs for national meat supply.
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Samuel W. Atherton
Atherton
Ladies of Cranbrook Promise Hair Growth with SALVIA
First class druggists sell SALVIA with a money back guarantee to grow hair or refund. The product claims to destroy dandruff in ten days and nourish hair roots for new growth. Advertised as nonsticky and favored by society ladies. sold by Cranbrook Drug and Book Co.
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Cranbrook
Crankyook Drug and Book Co
Forest Branch reports record low damage in British Columbia
Tl. Ry MicMillan, chief forester for British Columbia, notes that 1913 forest damage was the province’s smallest on record. The Forest Branch credited police-like patrols and strong organization with protecting timber, employing 115 patrols, 30 rangers, 280 sides, 11 district foresters, and 23 assistants, plus railway patrols and wage refunds by railroads. Government plans to allocate 3 million dollars for bank relief and peasant aid amid bank runs.
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Tl. Ry MicMillan
British Columbia
Ontario
Department of Lands
British Columbia Forest Branch
Forest Gut Pattrolmen
Free prescription promises quick virility cure for men
An advertisement by Interstate Remedy Co offers a free copy of a prescription claimed to restore vigor and defeat debility. It promises rapid results at home with no charge and urges men to request the recipe in a plain envelope, citing prices charged by others.
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Merion
Clare
Tony Man
Farmer's Information Bureau Canada Cement Company Limited
Herald Building
Montreal
Water Licence Notice for Harry Barr Wasa BC
Water Act notice states Harry Washington Barr of Wasa BC applies for a license to take six cubic feet per second from Lewis Creek for industrial use on Lot 1266. Objections may be filed with the Water Recorder in Fernie or the Comptroller at Parliament Buildings Victoria. Dated December 16 1915.
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Harry Washington Barr
Wasa
B.C
East Kootenay District
Lewis Creek
Rocky Mountains
Kootenay River
Fernie
Salt Water Recorder
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Sage Creek Oil Company Seeks Prospecting License
Sage Creek Oil Company Limited gives notice of intent to apply for a license to prospect in the Kootenay district. The notice announces potential exploration rights and regulatory steps in the region.
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Sage Creek Oil Company, Limited
Sage Creek Oil Company land claim notice
Southeast Kootenay district notifies Sage Creek Oil Company Ltd of a land notice describing a parcel by a connected post near Lot 10069 and Lot 8781 with a rectangular boundary of 80 chains per side. Dated December 15 1918. Signed by O A Benson agent.
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Point of Commoner News
Sage Ciberol, Company, Ltd
Ter O. A. Benson
Sage Creek Oil Company, Limited
Sage Creek Oil Company, Ltd
O. A. Benson
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