Alberta plans half million acre reclamation drive
Forty reclamation projects will drain 400000 to 500000 acres in Alberta. Surveys will cost and map means to reclaim lakes and water covered areas for agriculture. Drained lakes include Sullivan Lake near Wabamum and Chip Lake near Entwistle. surveys cover Saskatchewan zones and a 1000 mile tract between the Carrot and Saskatchewan Rivers this summer.
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Alberta
Sullivan Lake
Wabamum
Chip Lake
Entwhistle
Slave Lake
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Carrot
Holloway's Corn Cure Claims Root Removal
An advertisement asserts Holloway's Corn Cure removes corn from the root and urges readers to try it to prove the claim. It presents a direct product benefit and a call to test the remedy.
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Holloway
British Ocean Liner Opens London Bank Branch Aboard
A London bank establishes a small aboard branch on a British ocean liner to provide passenger convenience. The on ship facility offers banking services during the voyage, reflecting mid century travel commerce and port city ties.
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London Bank
Cannot Go Headache Spoils Expected Enjoyment
A bilious headache disrupts plans as enjoyment is spoiled for an individual. The text notes a personal ailment affecting anticipated leisure activities.
Cox Is A Friend Of Great Britain
Address given at Massey Hall Toronto on November 22, 1918 during Empire Club proceedings. Speaker praises Canada Britain ties and warns against anti-British demagoguery in the United States. Governor J. M Com voices harsh view on Malsey’s trial under international law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Man
United States of America
Britain
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. It emphasizes the fruity taste, warns to look for the name California on the package, and says full directions appear on each bottle.
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California
Berlin demotion of war songs tests new German democracy
The Edmiston Bulletin reports a German troop salute at the French embassy in Berlin turned into a protest chant for national supremacy. The crowd echoed the war song as officials faced Allied conditions, highlighting fragile postwar restraint and the risk of renewed confrontation.
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Berlin
Germany
Spa
Edmoston Bulletin
Morbid view of privileges and daily cares
A reflective line notes that many worries arise from a negative view of privileges. It contrasts burdens perceived with the reality of freedom and opportunity, inviting readers to reframe concerns toward gratitude and perspective.
Canada’s imports show cross border farming trade and gains
The Industrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers reports that in the last three years Canada imported live animals and animal products totaling 72.2 to 143.356 million dollars with wool hides and meats rising sharply, urging closer linkages between industry and farming to boost domestic production and reduce cross border trade costs.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Industrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers
King Street
Toronto
Belgium Restores Railways and Industry After World War I
Belgium reports rapid recovery from German destruction with railroads, canals, telegraph and telephone networks nearly repaired. Coal output reaches 105 percent of 1913 by April. textile and glass industries resume. steel remains slower. Exports to Holland France Italy and Germany exceed imports, improving the balance with England.
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Belgium
Emil Franqui
Magazine of
Wall Street
Holland
France
Italy
Germany
England
Emigrants Flock To the Dominion
The CPR publicity notes a great European immigration to Canada with ships sailing from Europe full and settlers choosing the Dominion. CPR reports 26 126 passengers in April and May with 15 350 intending to settle there.
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Dominion
Remembering the Archduke Assassination Anniversary
The Ottawa Citizen notes the sixth anniversary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's murder at the hands of Gavrilo Princip. It laments how quickly such pivotal events fade from memory and public notice amid world war history.
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Francis Ferdinand
Prinzip
Junkers
Germany
Austria
Ottawa Citizen
Minard Liniment Aids Injured Worker in Nova Scotia
Letter from C. H. Collaboom of Rossway Digby Co. N. S. describes a fall that wounded his chest and breathing. After trying various remedies, one bottle of Minard's Liniment, warmed and applied to the chest, relieved his pain completely.
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Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
Unrepentant Germany and the German Temper
The London Times argues that while seeking France’s recovery and Central Europe’s prosperity, Britain must oppose any revival of the German militarist temper. It cites a newspaper correspondent’s stance before a Prussian officer as a warning sign and champions continued close friendship with allies to deter future militarism.
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France
Germany
Europe
London Times
The Man Who Wins Vitality and Personal Power
This feature describes how vitality and personal charm separate leaders from others, attributing success to health, blood quality, and nerves. It promotes Dr. Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to boost energy, restore vigor, and improve appearance, with purchase options listed.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Manitoba farm worker seeds 135 acres flax in one day
James Tyrer, 23, of Treesbank Manitoba, using a light tractor with two 12-foot double-disc drills, seeded 135 acres of flax in a day to set a light-tractor seeding record. His combined day total with two colleagues reached 352 acres, far above the 40 to 50 acre average.
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Manitoba
James £. Tyrer
Tyer
Treesbank, Han
Manitoba Free Press
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Endorsed for Healthy Children
A mother stresses that children must be free of worms to stay sound and healthy and recommends using Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as the reliable remedy for worm trouble.
Japan Converts Straw into Wide Range of Goods
In Japan straw is transformed into bags for grain shoes for the feet raincoats for the body roofs for the houses paper mats screens beds and numerous other articles according to a description of a Japanese household economy.
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Japan
Establishing Law in the North by Canadian Mounted Police
Three RCMP parties depart Ottawa by steamer for Hudson Bay to enforce law among Eskimo communities. Inspector Thomas leads a court unit with Sergeant Douglas as assistant, while Inspector Phillips and Sergeant Joy travel to Belcher Island. A customs post at Port Burwell on Hudson Bay Straits will be run by Sergeant White and a trooper to collect duties from ships trading with natives.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Policemen
Ottawa
Hudson Bay
Montreal
Inspector Thomas
Douglas
Phillips
Joy
Belcher Island
Department of Customs
Port Burwell
Quebec
Hudson Bay Straits
Sergt. White
United States
Soup Insertion Mystery at Local Eatery
A diner reports finding a trouser button in his soup as the waiter calmly thanks him. The exchange ends with the waiter smiling and offering no further comment, suggesting a humorous misplacement rather than incident.
Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and Fuller Hair
An advertisement claims Danderine cures dandruff and stops hair loss by rubbing a small bottle into the scalp. It asserts scalp cleanliness, renewed hair life, brightness, thickness, and color after several applications, available at drug or toilet counters for a few cents.
Merely A Boiled Egg in Historical kitchen note
A short essay argues eggs vary in shell cling and that hard boiled eggs should be cooked below boiling for twenty to thirty minutes. It notes dipping in cold water aids peeling and claims rushing to boil hard causes trouble.
Canada’s Fleet Due in September
The Naval Fleet a cruiser two destroyers and two submarines lent by Britain to the admiralty is expected to arrive in September. Commander Hose who oversaw the transfer has asked for more officers to be sent. Ships are being overhauled and prepared for service likely at Halifax in summer and Esquimalt in winter. Hose may succeed Admiral Kingsmill as director of the Canadian Naval Service.
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Canada
Admiralty
Commander Hose
England
Halifax
Esquimalt
Admiral Kingsmill
Canadian Naval Service
Lifespans of Animals Highlight Longest Living Species
Brute Centenarians elephants may be the longest living animals with ages around 100 to 200 years, with reports of elephants reaching 350 years. Whales, camels, lions, and tigers follow in life expectancy with averages of 40 to 75 years for these species.
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Animal Kingdom
A Pleasant Purgative from Parmelee's Pills
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are described as mild yet effective, stimulating the stomach and bowels along the whole alimentary and excretory tract without harsh effects. Made only from tested vegetable substances, they offer relief with no injury risk.
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Parmelee
Men of Character as Society’s Conscience
A reflective assertion on virtue, describing men of character as the moral compass of their communities. Emphasizes integrity, responsibility, and civic duty guiding social good.
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Calgary
Te Mage Company
Albera
Scot
Dr. Chase
Adex
Sli Sralera
Em Edmanson
Dates & Co. Ltd
Cox
Great Britain
U. S
Huw
The
Cansda
Ally Cad Neutral
Thomas
C. H. Collaboom
Rossway, Digby Co
N. S
Excelsior Life Insurance CO
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Vancouver
Dandruff
Ade
Ta Dominion Express
America
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West List Street
New York
USA
Cook
Cook Medicine CO
Windser
GREP
Glers
Sia
Haverstock
N.W.& Son
DUN Bnulana
Paragon
Federal Business College
Dauphin Business College
Portage la Prairie Business College
Winnipeg Business College
Snow White Dressing
Euting
Hamilton
Olishe
Rs, Limited
Ontario
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