Canadian Pacific campaign to urge absentee landowners to cultivate western holdings
The Canadian Pacific Railway through its Colonization and Development Department led by J S Dennis is launching an active drive to persuade absentee owners in the Western Provinces to settle and cultivate vacant lands. The effort offers free guidance on how to begin farming, routes travel, customs, rates, and other details to secure cultivation and potential profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Colonization and Devel Department
J. S. Dennis
Orig Teco
Colonization and Development Department
War resolve and public unity urged by New York Evening Sun
The piece argues solidarity against the war effort despite strain, urging continued American participation amid growing Allied pressure and Russia's steadiness. It notes the, or implies, leadership in war causes. a separate line promotes Holloway's Corn Cure for corn relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York Evening Sun
Tow and Dr Thomas Electric Oil Versus Simple Remedies
A garbled snippet praises Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil for simple use and easy instructions while noting a selective claim about its effectiveness. The fragment hints at misunderstandings or misuse, contrasting friendly family talk with warnings about di directions and potential exploitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Swanky One-I'or Smoking Conviction Noted
A fragment notes a conviction linked to a Swanky moniker and a remark that another conviction exists. It references an Exact Truth context and hints at involvement or acknowledgment of a second case.
Minards Liniment Claim From Nova Scotia Letter
Dear Sirs This fall I got thrown on a fence and hurt my chest and could not work. I tried many liniments until I used MINARD S LINIMENT warmed on flannels and applied to my breast and it cured the complaint signed C H Syeenous of Rasewey Digby Co N S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
Minard
A Useful Vehicle in Africa One Wheeled Ricksha
A fragmented account notes the one wheeled ricksha of Africa as a missionary invention akin to Japan's fimricksha. It mentions a bicycle frame supporting a cushion and suggests natives could ride it, with vague references to roads and federate controls.
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Africa
Japan
Dr Cassell’s Tabs Offer Home Remedies
Dr Cassell’s Tablets marketed as career home remedies address nervous ailments and ailments of mothers. Sold by Dr Cassell’s Co Ltd Manchester England with claims of proven composition and sole proprietors. Beware of counterfeit versions.
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Cassett
Toronto
Caswell
Dr. Cassell’s Co. Ltd
Manchester
England
War Buries a Misunderstanding in US Canada relations
The essay argues US participation in the war will remove misunderstandings with Canada and build a foundation for future cooperation. It cites geography, common institutions, and shared ideals making Canada a key ally, with mutual political benefit and the aim of joint action in foreign policy. The piece ends with a quip about ambidexterity and swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
F. Pean
New Republic
Appleford Counter Check Book Co. Ltd offers coated books
The firm notes price rises across all paper products but claims its modern plant keeps costs reasonable. It advertises Car Backer Coated Books and OK Special Triplicate books, plus carbon leaf books, with large coast to coast customers and Canada paper-mill ties. Also markets waxed wrappers for bread and meat, confectionery wrappers, and pure paper rolls. Offices in Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coutier
Canada
Sysr Abner
Sommry
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Playless Russia in Petrograd Reflects New Order
A Petrograd correspondent notes Russia has no national symbol left no flag and no anthem the autocracy is torn down and the red flag once tied to it has faded into obscurity. Some say they overreach while missteps continue.
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Petrograd
Russia
Mney
CaPpati Peete
Ork
Child health note touts Baby's Own Tablets
Mrs J B Tauffenbach of Richer Manitoba praises Baby's Own Tablets as an excellent medicine for constipation in children. The product is sold by medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville at a price of cents per box, promoting bowel regulation and stomach sweetening.
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E.erning Thers
J. B Tauffenbach
Richer
Man
Dr Willians Medicine Co
Brockville
Prince Karl Friedrich Praises Australian Treatment as Prisoner
In a British Weekly account from Rev M Caldwell the wounded prince, nephew of the Kaiser, describes Australians as generous and sportmanlike. He recalls playing against top players, expresses gratitude to officers and soldiers, and vows to return home to aid the war effort.
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Karl Friedrich
England
M Caldwell
France
Caldwell
Sporsmen
Workmen at Kiel Press Demand Immediate Food Aid
Readable fragments state Kiel workmen demand immediate aid in food. The brief notes protests over shortages and calls for relief measures.
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Kiel
Harvesting Wheat Across the Year Worldwide
The article outlines the global wheat harvest timeline by month, noting January harvests in the Andes and New Zealand, May in China and Japan, June as the peak month with Turkey Greece and northern France harvesting, and varied harvests across Cyprus Asia Minor Cuba Austria Germany Great Britain Sweden Norway Peru South Africa and the southern United States.
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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
Holloway
Ering
Tom
Preres
C.h. Syeenous, Rasewey
Digby Co
U.S
Dodds
Kaiser
Carter
Wal Bill
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