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Newspaper
Grand Forks Sun
Location
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
3
Advertising copy promoting a cream product for family consumption. Claims purity and wholesomeness, invites readers to try all flavors, including bulk and brick formats, with offer to send samples for trial.
Sailors on an American destroyer anchored in a Philippine harbor toss pennies and larger coins into the water drawing dusky boys to dive. The native mayor awaits a reception by naval officers as crowds watch the lively scene. A bold diver and a dusky messenger urge restraint as dollars fly.
On a northern England road a polite country man asks a pedestrian for the time. After checking watches the stranger corrects him that it is 3 o'clock, not 12. The countryman shrugs and pockets his timepiece, muttering that she will soon make that up.
A minister condemns those who won t take a stand in the conflict likening them to a Civil War border traitor who donned a Confederate uniform to trade with foes before swiftly changing when Union soldiers appeared in their uniforms.
A mother scolds Lillian after discovering a missing pie piece. Lillian claims darkness hid the second slice, leaving one piece. The lighthearted exchange reveals a domestic puzzle as they search for the missing portion.
An outlook missionary tests a pupil on English with a riddle about an egg. The boy answers that an egg is “chicken not yet,” revealing a simple, humorous misunderstanding of growth and language.
A diner dialogue shows a waiter prompting a choice while a patron asks for a hot mince pie with two portions of ice cream. The exchange highlights casual banter over dessert as the scene plays out.
A five year comparison at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa finds cellar and outside wintering yield similar results. Outside wintering with wind protection advances spring buildup slightly. cellar wintering benefits from steady 42 to 50 degree temps and potential cost savings. Preparation and strong stores, plus protection from mice, are key for success in either method.
A readjustment committee endorses a plan to reorganize Canada Copper Corporation Now funded without enough capital to meet obligations The proposal envisions a company formed under Canadian law possibly in Ontario or another province to carry on business under a new structure The action aims to salvage value and resume operations under a court approved framework
A plan outlines a new company with 2,000,000 authorized shares to acquire the old company. It provides for issuing 1,088,209 new shares and converting 883,333 shares of first mortgage bonds, leaving 78,458 for future corporate use. Holders may participate by depositing shares and paying 40 cents per share to the readjustment committee by September 1920, with partial payments split between September 1 and October 1.
The ad touts Freezone drops to remove corns and calluses painlessly, promising quick relief and root removal. It pairs the product pitch with a Sun newspaper promotion and a mix of unrelated notices about Lloyd George possible BC visit and US farmers buying land.
Each package of Diamond Dyes contains directions so simple that any woman can dye any material without streaking fading or running. Druggist has color card Take no other dye.
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