Distribution of Pure Seed Plans for Co operative Agency
A fragment describes farmers forming plans for a cooperative selling agency to distribute pure seed. It notes a head office likely in Saskatoon or Regina with leader Wheeler of Eastern Saskatchewan as a key figure. The text references international recognition and the aim to register and distribute to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronment
Wah
Ryinn
Saskatoon
Mer Wheeler
Osthern
Fehewan
A Mother's Work and a Cure for Fatigue
A maternal health advertisement warns mothers overwork harms health and blood. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a simple remedy to renew strength, relieve headaches and nerves, and restore well being for nursing mothers and exhausted homemakers. A testimonial from W F Burns of Guelph endorses the pills, claiming restored health after use. The ad notes pills available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Lovechold
Bic
Dr. Williams
Wink Ville
W. F. Burns
Guelph
Opt
Prt
Nothi
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Dying by Inches in Town Notice Angers Brother
An oblique regional tale describes Seth Woodbury driving to town to place a death notice for his brother William. The exchange reveals Seth’s stinginess about medical costs and a misread rate of two dollars per line as he mutters about the charges.
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Seth Woodbury
William
Seth
Ian
Women Spies and German Intrigue Across Europe
The article details the alleged scope of German female espionage in World War I, estimating up to one hundred thousand paid agents from various social sectors. It recounts the case of Sumey Depsy, an actress turned spy who gained access to military and Red Cross hospitals, was tracked by French services, and arrested after connections with German agents surfaced.
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Germany
Turesa
Italy
France
Coreervatories of
Rome
Naples
Paris
Milan
Alsace
Garrisen Towra
Samecy Dépsy
Reenhardt
Secret Service
Emile Guillier
Red Cross
Switzerland
Berne
Geneva
Sumey
Mati Hari
Vegetable Drying Blossoms in Western States Demand
A leading American evaporating company promotes a six vegetable soup mix at ten cents, sold retail, with instant popularity and strong future demand. British Columbia hosts the New Westminster plant noted for 100 ton daily capacity, operating day and night. War orders influenced plant activity across Fraser Valley and region, with prices and market conditions a concern for producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
New Westminster
Fraser Valley
J. T. RB
Family Herald
German Navy League Urges Flanders Coast Control
A German circular argues control of the Flanders coast is vital to threaten London, support air raids on England, and extend range for military and naval air forces while noting submarine routes and raid feasibility along the Dutch coast.
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Count von Hertling
Germany
Heavetttaddots
Flanders
London
England
Thames
Navy League
Enula
Minards and Take No Other Boys on the Farm
Chicago high school boys loaned to farm work last year for patriotic duty faced mixed outcomes. The Chicago board of education placed 700 youths with only three unsatisfactory reports. The program strengthened responsibility, social duty, and patriotism, built bodies, and contributed to food supply.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Co-Operative Wool Marketing Expands Across Provinces
The cooperative system grows in Western Canada with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta aligning provincial roles. The Canadian Wool Growers Limited formed in Toronto becomes an overhead selling agency and Manitoba will offer consignments through its Department of Agriculture. The move marks a matured, profitable method of grading wool to increase growers’ earnings.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Dominion
Toronto
Ontario
Canadian Wool Growers’ Limit
Department of Agriculture
Unity in the Crisis Lord Rhondda Voices Wartime Spirit
Lord Rhondda notes renewed emotion and unity amid crisis, comparing to 1914. He says the country shows resilience against German pressure, ending weariness and quarreling as resolve strengthens in face of prolonged conflict.
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Rhondda
Edmonton
Farmers Only A Handbook for Farmers Issued by the Commission
The Commission of Conservation at Ottawa has issued Farmers Only A Handbook for Farmers. It covers tillage, manure use, seed selection, clovering, the farm garden, and insect pests in an informative yet popular style.
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Commission of Conservation
Ottawa
Ancient mortar exami nation reveals weak bricks and white mortar
Chemist J C Witt reports in Manila that bricks used in a great Chinese structure are coarse and easy to break, much larger than typical bricks, with pure white, stronger mortar and no sand mixed. Kiln drying would have altered wall durability and appearance. Dr Keloge's asthma remedy is advertised as magic relief.
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China
Shankeelkwan
J C Witt
Manilla
Witt
Ihe Street
As a Child Sees It Letter From Deaf School Pupil
A Manitoba School for the Deaf pupil writes about deaf youths aiding the war effort. She recalls converting buildings for convalescents, farm work by boys, knitting by girls, and fundraising for widows and soldiers. The letter says deaf students contribute despite not serving, stressing sacrifice, selfreliance, and support to the Allies.
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Josephine Tryon
The
Mantel& School For the Deaf
Tuxedo Park
Ronar
Joy Ride in a British Tank Described by Observer
A trial trip in a British tank leaves the observer clinging to roof holds as the vehicle rattles up and down a grade. The roar drowns voices while the crew endures peril, gaining a vivid sense of frontline life amid shellfire and heavy machinery.
Rockefeller Jr Urges Brotherhood to Heal World Ills
John D. Rockefeller Jr told the Canadian Club in Montreal that a new brotherhood exists with more nations united than ever. He praised allied unity over Berlin’s puppet central powers and urged cooperation to defend life liberty and happiness amid global danger.
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Montreal
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Austria
Hulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Berlin
Providence Journal
Misreadings Prompt Military Nicknames Abroad
A Cleveland Plaindealer item notes a trend of calling American soldiers abroad by a nickname misheard as "anks" instead of "Sammies" and treats the shift as a relief in press phrasing.
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Cleveland
Old British Spirit Drives Army in Face of War
A London Morning Post editorial praises the “old British spirit” in the army and navy as the nation’s fate teeters between victory and defeat. It says leaders may falter but soldiers and coin stand firm, recalling past battles when Britain was weaker and stronger.
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Chatham
England
London Morning Post
Parme lee's Vegetable Pills Sell on Proven Digestive Benefits
The advertisement touts Parme lee's Vegetable Pills as derived from roots and herbs with sedative and laxative effects on the digestive system. It claims long standing recognition as superior system cleansers and growing popularity.
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Parmelee
No Time for Selfishness in Wartime Unity
An editorial argues the nation must forgo individual rights and personal grievances to support the country in crisis. It calls for solidarity, condemns selfishness as cowardice, and honors soldiers bearing global and intense threats.
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Londor
Beck Urges Canceling Allied Debt to U S War Involvement
James M. Beck tells about 1 000 Philadelphians at the stock exchange that Allied debt to the United States should be canceled after victory. He predicts Britain and France will offer repayment as “Receipted in full” only by the blood of our sons, and vows the debt will never be sought.
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United States
James M. Beck
Philadelphia
Liberty Loan
Stock Exchange
Great Britain
France
America
Mr. Beck
Americas
Philadelphia Public Ledger
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Peliable Grain Commission
James Richardson & Sons Limited
Calgary
Winnipeg
Susan
Sarter
Flanders Coast
German Navy League
Minard
W Holloway
Co-Operative Wool Marketing
Linimento Lumberman
W. N. UL
Dominion Metal Exporting CO
Man
J. D. Kelloge
Manitoba School For the Deaf
Seeee
the Excelsior Life Insurance CO
Vancouver
Sciatic Pains
Therapion
Otto Higel
Dominion de Prees
U.S
Dr. Chase
Edmonson, Bates & Co
A. W. Chase
M.D
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