Grandfather's tale of Canada land and riches
A longtime resident recounts moving to Canada in 1916 for work, selling belongings, and starting anew in Alberta's Gem Colony. He details farming 160 acres, building a house, and growing wealth, alongside his family’s journey with relatives and neighbors, and notes Canada’s opportunities. Canadian government agents offer information on Western Canada matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Canada
Lim
Alberta
Mr. Chamberlain
Iolaho
Allan Nicholson
Hazelbridge
Manitoba
le Mars
Plymouth County
Washington Township
Dalton
South Plympton
Springfield
United States
Tam
Hare
J. Broughton
W. Adama
Chicago
Til
Jefferson Ave
Detroit
Mich
Western
Brigand Met Hig Match in Fin Journal Mockery
A short lived English financial journal published a scathing spoof of stock exchange figure Jonny Smithson. It claims Smithson vacationing by Italian lakes was humbled by a brigand who stole his watch and chain, ending with a moral quip on misery and patience from Gouges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig Match
The
Stock Exchange
Jonny Smithson
Jones
Smithson
U S Senate Modifies Shantung Treaty Reservation
The Senate approved a modified Lodge reservation on the Shantung settlement by 69 to 2, withdrawing assent to Articles 156 187 and 168 and keeping the option to act on disputes. Debates raged over the changes with Lodge Kellogg and McCormick opposing further compromises while Bo r ah and Williams quarreled over the process.
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Washington
Senate
Japan
China
Reed
Missouri
Sutherland
West Virginia
U. S
United States
Hite Aurse
Hitchcock
McCormick
Ilinois
Lodge
Senator Kellogg
Minnesota
Manny Angels
Senator Williams
Mississippi
Senator Lodge
League
Congress
Confercncu
France's Rail Strike Ends
Paris reports the end of a nationwide railway strike after talks between railway directors and workers. The national federation ordered resumption, while government mobilization and arrests of strike leaders followed. The IC C urged continuing uniform car supply rules amid coal shortages.
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Paris
National Federation
Paris-Lyons-Mediterranean
France
Federation of Labor
World Happenings in Brief Reported Across Nations
Summarized items include nine alcohol poisoning deaths in St Paul over two days, Karl von Marting’s death noted, U S prohibition enforcement act repeal vote failed, Geneva suffrage conference June 6 to 12, Bilbao street clash casualties, plumbers strike for ten dollars daily, West Virginia suffrage amendment defeat, allied council decisions on Turkey and Germany loans, Paris divorce for Mary Pickford, Constantinople cabinet resignation, Senate delay on Colby nomination, Save the Children conference in Geneva, Budapest assassination attempt, Grand Rapids fraud case releases, quashing attempts against Lloyd and others denied, Wisconsin beer legalization, and seeds funding cut in agricultural bill.
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St. Paul
Minn
Karl von Marting
Berlin Aniline Dye Works
Washington
Geneva
London
Nationalista
Bilbao
Span
Union
Marlon
Rathicatley
West Virginia Senate
Charleston
Supreme Council
Turkey
London Evening Standard
Allied Supreme Council
Germany
Paris
Mary Pickard
Owen Moore
Minden
Carson City
Nev
Deseron
Constantinople
Izzet Dasha
Wilson
Bainbridge Colbey
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Save the Children” Congress
Budapest
Stephen Friedrich
Motoreay
Sessons
Grand Rapids
Mich
Newberry Collection
William Bross Lloyd
Commununist Party
United States
Hebel
Chicago
Wisconsin
Geiger
Milwaukee
Manitowoc Products‘company
Gennte Agriculture Committes
Hoys
Counterfeiting Doubled in Six Months Says Official
Washington reports that counterfeiting has doubled in the last six months as government securities and Federal Reserve notes circulate more widely. Chief W. H. Moran of the Secret Service asked Congress for increased appropriations to pursue and round up counterfeiters. The rising issue of Federal Reserve notes is cited as a common work of the bandits.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
W. H. Moran
House
Grain and livestock prices in weekly market list
The page lists varied commodity prices including flour types with different grades and bag weights, hay and straw, cattle with prices by grade, hogs by weight class, and sheep figures. Notable entries include rye and hard winter flavors, No. 1 timothy hay, choice to prime steers at around 19.60, and hogs with light, medium, and heavy classifications ranging near 14 to 16 dollars.
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Hecht
Bayer Aspirin Ad Cites Safe Use and Benefits
An old advertisement touts genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, claiming long physician endorsement and safety in treating headaches toothaches neuralgia rheumatism and general pain. It urges buying unbroken packages with directions and notes handy twelve tablet tins at a few cents, crediting Bayer as the manufacturer.
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Bayer
Bayer Cross
Comparative Values on Starlight and Moonshine Romance
A playful exchange contrasts romance under starlight with the sturdier appeal of moonshine. The speakers weigh ethereal charm against practical sentiment in a curt, witty dialogue.
Indigestion cure pitched by Emulsion ad claim
An old advertisement promotes Milks Emulsion as a digestives substitute claiming to cure ten years of indigestion and catarrh. It touts appetite boost, solid emulsion texture, and quick relief for chronic stomach trouble, colds, and asthma with a money back guarantee. It cites H D Lovelea of Rockford Michigan as a user and lists Terre Haute Indiana as the company location.
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Michigan
Mike Emulgion
Tam
H. D. Lovelea
Rockford
Mich
Stile Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Adv
Ely's Cream Balm for Head Cold Relief
Advertisement urges relief from catarrh and nasal congestion by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils to open air passages. Claims soothing effect on inflamed membranes and instant relief from headache and breathing difficulties. Mentions Garfield Team Ady and a bold line about a diamond winning ladies.
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Ely
Cascarets Ad Warns of Calomel Ills
An old advertising copy touts Cascarets as a safe laxative for stomach fever and bowels. It describes a bilious, headache prone reader with yellow skin and parched lips to urge gentle relief that works while you sleep, without griping or irritation.
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Adv
Doubtful Remarks Amidst Camouflage Twins Rowdy Debate
A heated exchange questions a pair labeled as camouflage twins and whether their complexions are natural. The dialogue hints at controversy around appearances and identity, triggering broader speculation and comments.
Garfield Tes Claim on Blood Purity and Women Quote
The ad claims pure blood is essential to health and that Garfield Tes dispels impurities cleansing the system. It urges readers to show a man who under stands women and promises a gold brick buyer for those who do.
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Doan
Illinois
John Coons
Rite &T
Bushnell
Esus
TF Algo
Pilla
Eynle
Fletcher
No. Womin
St. Catherine
Mt. Sinai
Bogg
Ella & Co
PVP
Abs A
Ohelie
Druggista Everywhere
Runt
Price Gant
GB Michands Medicton Co
Sharman
Ten
Virginia Farms and
Splendid Bargains
BH. B. Chafhin & Co., Inc
Richmond, Va
Freckles
Shantung
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
Secret Service Bureau
L.bott
Tohatsb
Ee Rye
Sienna
Italy
Ady
Calomel
Hill
Bill
McCormick Medical College
Prairie Ave
Progream
Alaturo
Atonic
GRACE
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
Alsler
N.U
Ghigago
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