Canadian Pacific promotes colonization drive for Western lands
The Canadian Pacific Railway through its Colonization and Development Department aims to induce absentee landowners to cultivate holdings in the Western Provinces. Head J S Dennis oversees a circular campaign offering free guidance on methods, routes, travel details, and freight rates to prove profits from cultivation.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Colonization and Devel Department
J. S. Dennis
Orig Teco
Colonization and Development Department
Solidarity and war effort drive American resolve
The text argues solidarity against external foes and stresses war as a duty for mankind, noting Russia's steadiness and leadership as encouraging factors for the American public, asserting perseverance and costly but hopeful participation in the struggle. An inserted ad promotes Holloway's Corn Cure as a remedy for corns and warts.
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Holloway
Ering
Simple Instructions for Tow and Oil Use
The passage describes basic, plain directions for a new product labeled as Sure-Dr Thomas' Electric Oil. It suggests the oil is simple to apply and easy to understand, suitable for both young and old, while a separate note about a person named Tow hints at family dynamics and expectations.
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Thomas
Swanky One-I'or Smoking Conviction Mentioned
A fragment notes a reference to a conviction related to smoking and an assertion that another similar case exists. The wording is unclear but indicates ongoing or recent legal action and public interest.
Minard's Liniment Cure Story From Nova Scotia
Dear Sirs this fall I was thrown on a fence and hurt my chest so I could not work breathing hurt I tried many liniments then Minard's Liniment cured me warmed on flannels and applied to my breast C H Syeenous Rasewey Digby Co N
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Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
Minard
A Useful Vehicle in Africa One-Wheeled Ricksha Origin
A fragmented account notes a one-wheeled ricksha in Africa and mentions its two-wheeled Japanese predecessor the fimricksha. The text hints at missionary involvement and early designs using bicycle frames to support riders, while referencing local roads and native boys.
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Africa
Japan
Dr Cassell’s Tablets advertised for various nerve and health issues
An advertisement from Dr Cassell’s Co Ltd Manchester promotes Dr Cassell’s Tablets as a home remedy for nervous troubles, weak children, and general vitality. It warns against fake substitutes claiming hypophosphite and asserts only the proprietors can guarantee the formula, selling one tube or five tube packs.
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Cassett
Toronto
Caswell
Dr. Cassell’s Co. Ltd
Manchester
England
War buries a misunderstanding
The United States should join the war to remove misunderstandings with Canada and build a foundation for future cooperation. Geography, shared institutions, and common ideals make Canada the United States’ closest ally and a fruitful partner in pursuing allied foreign policy aims.
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United States
Canada
F. Pean
New Republic
Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ad Highlights Modern Canadian Printing
Appleford Counter Check Book Company Limited advertises a modern, well equipped plant in Canada offering coated books, triplicates, carbon leaf books, and waxed wrappers. They claim stable prices despite high paper costs and pledge prompt service with shipments nationwide. Offices listed in Hamilton Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
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Coutier
Canada
Sysr Abner
Sommry
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Playless Russia Lacks National Symbols After Uprising
A Petrograd correspondent notes Russia has no national flag or symbol of the new estate. The autocracy is torn down and the red flag rises in its place, yet there is no sign of money security or CAP yet. Some men overestimate themselves due to bold mistakes.
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Petrograd
Russia
Mney
CaPpati Peete
Ork
Baby’s Own Tablets Promote Constipation Relief Claim
Mrs J B Tauffenbach of Richer Manitoba reports using Baby’s Own Tablets to treat childhood constipation. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville offers the tablets for sale at a price per box.
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E.erning Thers
J. B Tauffenbach
Richer
Man
Dr Willians Medicine Co
Brockville
Prince Karl Friedrich recalls Australians as sportsmen
The report, based on Rev M Caldwell’s account from a German prisoner hospital in France, notes Prince Karl Friedrich, Kaiser’s nephew, wounded and captured by Australians. He praises Australian officers and soldiers for kindness and says he plans to return to help rebuild after the war.
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Karl Friedrich
England
M Caldwell
France
Caldwell
Sporsmen
Workmen at Kiel Demand Immediate Food Aid Action
The Kiel workmen demand urgent government action to provide food aid as strikes escalate. Officials have not yet announced a response.
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Kiel
Harvesting Wheat Around the World Months and Regions
The article notes wheat harvesting occurs year round with January in the Andes and New Zealand, February and March in the East Indies and Egypt, April in Cyprus and Asia Minor, May in China and Japan, June as the peak in Turkey Greece and southern US, July in northern states, August in Great Britain, September and October in Sweden and Norway, and November to December in Peru and South Africa.
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New Zealand
East Indies
Egypt
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Cuba
Chna
Japan
Turkey
Greece
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The
E. B. Eddy Company Limited
Berd & Dominion Express
C.P R
New York Evening Sun
Tom
Preres
C.h. Syeenous, Rasewey
Digby Co
U.S
Dodds
Kaiser
Carter
Wal Bill
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