Saskatoon Winter Stock Show Sets Prices for Dec 4 5 6 1917
Saskatoon Winter Stock Show plans set Severn price levels for horses cattle and poultry totaling 11 000 with regular and registered stock prizes. A prairie circuit Regina Saskatoon Calgary will boost exhibitor turnout across three fairs and a boys calf feeding competition is offered for Canadian residents.
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Saskatoos
W.C. Setherland
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Canada
Western Canada Irrigation Association backs livestock link
The Western Canada Irrigation Association promotes irrigation as vital to agriculture and livestock in British Columbia and western Canada. BC live stock leader W T MacDonald notes irrigation supports soil fertility and feeds crops to livestock, citing rapid livestock growth and new silos in Kelowna as signs of expansion. The convention agenda includes discussion of livestock relations and forthcoming events in Saskatchewan in August.
Thin-blooded men and women urged to take Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for thin blood. A reader testimonial from Mrs J McLioneld of Hay Ontario describes anemia symptoms and recovery after using the pills, with pricing offered as 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville.
Not All Gone Reporter
A bank exchange reveals concern over staff departure and the rebuilding effort. The Bank President confirms the trusted cashier has left, and plans hinge on restoring the building to reopen.
Viviani Appeals to Canadians in parliament clash
Viviani delivered a passionate appeal to Canadian lawmakers urging unity and justice. He warned that democracy and universal justice hinge on victory in the battle for liberty, noting that the distant Canadians share the same fray as soldiers and face a common fate if they fail.
Food Shortage Across Germany Amid Ration Reductions
A Nazi era style report cites bread ration protests in Berlin with smashed bakers shops, towns restricting visitors, and planned transport of 300000 children to rural areas. It notes butter absence for five weeks and milk priced out of reach, while a Munich mother is fined for consuming excess milk.
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Berlin
Lanshut
Alesia
Munich
Tuberculosis Recovery Viewed As Military Health Gain
The New York Academy of Medicine and Sir William Osler are cited as saying tubercular individuals may not be exempt from conscription if not seriously disabled. Army life, with exposure to fresh air and sun, is suggested to aid recovery, contrasting with indoor living and civil occupations. Calgary News-Telegram.
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France
New York Academy of Medicine
William Osler
Osler
Calgary News-Telegram
Conscription Debate Reflects War Time Draft Dilemma
An analysis discusses selective draft limits in the U S during war and the need for decisive but harsh measures. It argues Congress did not embrace universal service, only a wartime expedient, with postwar recruiting requiring new decisions based on global conditions. It also notes a shift in international responsibilities. Pills as portable medicines are praised for practicality and digestives are emphasized as essential.
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Congress
United States
New Republic
Appleford Counter Check Book Company sales pitch
Counter Check Or Sales Books Mr. Merchant if you are not already using on Counter Check or Sales Books we would respectfully solicit your next order. Years of experience in the manufacture of this life enable us to give you a book as nearly perfect as it is possible to be made in these difficult times. All classes and grades of paper are now from 100 to 400 per cent higher than two years ago. Carbon papers waxed for coated books labor in cost. Our modern well equipped plant keeps our prices reasonably low before placing your next order write us for samples and prices. We make a specialty of Car Back or Coated Books Special Triplicate books. We number among our customers the largest and best commercial houses from coast to coast. No order is too large or too small. We have connections with the largest paper roll in Canada ensuring ample supply of the best grade paper used in counter check books. Waxed Pagers and Sanitary wrappers We also manufacture Waxed Bread and Meat Wrappers plain and printed Confectionery Wrappers Pure Food Waxed Paper Rolls for Home purpose We are large importers of this brand of paper. Our prices on 8x11 size in 100 quantities are very low considering the present high price of this paper. We can supply any style printed Choice Dairy Butt Our machinery and equipment for Waxing and Printing the most modern and complete in Canada and ensures you first class goods and prompt service. APPLEFORD COUNTER CHECK BOOK COMPANY LTD Hamilton Canada Offices Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver
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Lonsult
Canada
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Asthma Remedy Promoted for Quick Airway Relief
An advertisement touts Dr J Daevers Asthma Remedy as fast acting relief for asthma sufferers. It claims the remedy significantly eases breathing and urges households with asthma to obtain it.
Census of Sheep in Manitoba Tour by Stetson Promotes Wool Scheme
A census of Manitoba sheep is being taken by Charles N. Stetson a sheep and wool specialist touring the province for the Dominion Department of Agriculture. Batho editor of agricultural publications notes Stetson supports the wool selling scheme and is guiding sheep owners on obtaining higher grade prices.
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Manitoba
Charles N. Stetson
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Batho
Manitoba Goobrew Vey
Stetson
Provincial Agricultural Department
A Powerful Bomb Demonstrated in American Test
A curio house display featured an American invented bomb praised by Representative Tilson. The device reportedly explodes six feet above ground from any distance and is claimed to operate on land with aviation usage discussed among military circles.
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Tilson
Conneticut
Military Affairs Committee
Army
Navy
Rockford Prohibition Era Debates Prove Wet Years Hurt Trade
Rockford Illinois shows 45 401 population and two dry years 1908 1910 with 2681 arrests under prohibition 5122 under license 455 drunkenness 81 disorderly conduct and 197 drunk and disorderly. Citizens voted for prohibition again 1912 and the city prospers with dry policy according to Mayor and local businessmen who cite savings evidence and fewer accidents in a dry city.
Inexplicable Household Remedies and Trade Preface in Old Ad
The fragment blends lines praising Minard's Liniment and Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator with a mock government board tone. It references wheat belt ideals and quotes Sir George Foster on prairie soil, plus brief claims of cures from Minard and Isanirs products and names like Mahone Bay and Bridgewater.
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Prairie Country
Red River
Lake Winnipeg
Sir George Foster
Buying Hogs and Packer Tension in Hog Market
Fragmented notes describe hog buyers and packers facing losses due to lack of knowledge and skepticism. The text hints at a raiser who continues to operate despite tuberculosis concerns and a dynamic where buyers pay more or less depending on quality.
War rhetoric on German strength and Allied potential
The passage argues Germany faces overwhelming Allied odds, citing population and wealth disparities. It claims the United States can outproduce Germany in steel and goods, and compares national debts, invoking figures around Kaiser Wilhelm II and Napoleon as limits to German power.
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Cote
United States
Germany
Bang Prom Bangs 2 delivers wild slate of jokes
A humorous notes page showcases bold jokes and playful wordplay that left readers laughing. The column presents witty quips and colorful phrasing aimed at entertainment and light satire.
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Canade
Pasi Cai
Emomgh
Ewgillett CO
TD/ ee
West
Western Canada Irrigation Association
Kamloops
W T. MacDonald
B.C. Department of Agriculture
MacDonald
British Columbia
Kelowna
Gertharos
Irwill
Saskatchewan
Dr. Williams
Williams
J. McLioneld, Jr
Hay, Ont
Minard
Liniment
Viviani
Britain
Deegies & Co
U. S
Wea Notas and Childrens Shoes
Eee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Puthen
Illinois
Rockford
Cooma
Gil
Conrad
Rockford Merchant's and
Busee Men's Association
M.B OM
London
Government Condiment Economy Board
A. Livingstone
Pe.i
Mahone Bay
John Mader
Isanirs Cisiae
Joshua A. Wynacht
Bridgewater
Arlington
Bettabie & Groce
O.0. OF
Limited
Pracer Avenue
Terente
Slate
Cook
Simailgon
Karen
Howe
Gregg Wl
Gutter Laboratory
Cal Fe
Cepuet Hhoet
Loceeer
A H. Clay Glover CO
Ind
Weat 31St Street
New Yor
Kaiser Bill
William Hohenzollern
Napoleon F
Gove
Steen
Helena
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