Value and Power of Co operation in an Age of Organization
Editorial argues for cooperation between capital and labor as essential for national strength. It traces the rise of organized wealth and collective labor, noting abuses when wealth concentrates, and urges partnership, coordination, and unity to serve the public good especially during wartime. It emphasizes the need for intense organization in allied nations for common goals.
The Grain Growers' Association and Rural Unity
The passage traces the rise of Western Canada's Grain Growers' Association, noting its 17 years of growth to over 100,000 members across three prairie provinces. It argues that organized farming, via co operation and unified effort, can remove handicaps, boost community life, and yield lasting reforms beyond individual action. It urges universal support from farmers and broader society to strengthen semi public co operatives and moral, educational, and civic aims.
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Efort
Canada
Grain Growers’ Association
Prairie
It Will Prevent Ulcerated Throat
At first sore throat symptoms presaging ulceration and inflammation take a spoonful of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. Add a little sugar to it to make it palatable. It will allay irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling. Those periodically subject to quinsy have thus made themselves immune to attack.
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Thomas
Wilson says women’s suffrage is domestic issue for nations
Paris report notes President Wilson declined to press women’s suffrage at the peace conference. He said he sympathized with the suffragists but believed the matter belongs to each nation’s internal policy and should not be dictated by the conference.
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Paris
Wilson
France
Labor Secretary Sees Eight to Ten Years of Peak Industry
William B. Wilson predicts a postwar boom, stating the country will return to normal within six months and endure the greatest industrial activity in ten years after the armistice. He spoke in New York as Minard's Liniment addresses diphtheria concerns amid rising industrial activity.
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New York
William B. Wilson
Labor
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A humorous line attributes a fuller life to men who spend much of their time finding tasks for women to do. The quote by Helen Rowland reflects gender role humor and social expectations.
Japan Called Future Germany at Canadian Club Talk
Peter Wright of the British Sailors' Union told a Fort William audience that war is over and a thing of the past. He predicted the next major conflict would pit the United States against Germany, and said Japan would be the future Germany of the world.
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Japan
Germany
Fort William
Ont
Peter Wright
British Sailors’ Union
United States
Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills touted in Western homes
A Saskatchewan advertisement recounts how Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills regulate kidneys liver and bowels to prevent disease. Testimonials from Hyas Coleville and others praise relief from back pain headaches and barber's itch noting two pills weekly maintain health. Pills priced 25c per box via Edmanson Bates Co Toronto.
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Sam Gerber
Hyas
Dr. Chase
Barber
O. Jacobson
E. E. Carson
Coleville
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
M.D
Air Force to Be Maintained London
Regulations issued show authorities will maintain the air and other forces. No colonel of 48 may remain unless he has three years of war service. A special board will interview all Canadians for permanent commissions. Future pay allowances may be lower than present rates.
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London
Barcelona unrest flares amid clashes between Catalanists and Romanones followers
In Barcelona the streets see nightly clashes between Catalanists and supporters of Count Romanones, Spain's premier. Reports say several wounded and two killed, though the interior minister denies fatalities. Police conduct broad house searches and seize numerous weapons.
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Barcelona
Spain
Romanones
Branded Cold Remedy Ad with Quinine Box Signature
The notice discusses a bromine quinine laxative tablet product labeled Grove’s with a distinctive EOW mark. It notes a single brand instance and a cribbed maxim about a miser in a purse that closes easier than it opens.
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Grove
Miller's Worm Powders Promises Safe De-Worming
The author urges mothers to use Miller's Worm Powders to eliminate child worms, claiming thorough preparation and ease of use protect health, prevent growth stunting, and reduce suffering, labeling omissions as unwise and culpably careless.
Alberta Wheat Yields Hit High Despite Low Rainfall
In Southern Alberta during 1918 crops averaged up to 35 bushels per acre with many around 20 bushels. The season saw 7.37 inches of precipitation at the Dominion Experimental Farm in Lethbridge, proving Alberta soil conditions favorable and crops hard to beat.
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Alberta
Dominion
Lethbridge
Baby's Own Tablets Endorsed by Montpelier Mother
Mrs Emile Malette of Montpelier Quebec reports strong satisfaction with Baby's Own Tablets praising them as the best medicine for little ones. The mild laxative tablets are free from opiates and narcotics and can be given safely to the youngest baby. Sold by dealers or 25 cents a box by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Emile Malette
Montpelier
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Alberta in the Movies Shows Farm Life Across Western Canada
United States audiences view Alberta through a film series highlighting irrigation farming in Southern Alberta, the dairy industry’s growth, and rural family life. Magnificent Rockies scenery accompanies a farmer’s life, leaving viewers with a favorable view of moving to Alberta.
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Canada
United States
Alberta
Rockies
Worm Ex Terminator Endorsed For Children
A vermin extermination product named Mother Graves' Worm Ex terminator is advertised as safe for the most delicate child and harmless to the constitution, emphasizing its potency and safety for household use.
Prairie Fishing Industry Growing in Prairie Provinces
A new fishing ground at Buffalo Lake in Northern Saskatchewan near the Alberta border begins production. The first car of 30,000 pounds of whitefish arrived in Edmonton. By next winter fish food valued at about 100,0000 dollars yearly is expected from the lake. Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba fisheries expand to ensure a steady supply of fresh water fish, with seasonal sea fish and salmon from British Columbia also available.
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Buffalo Lake
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Edmonton
Manitoba
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Mixed Farming Growth Signals Prosperity in Western Canada
A Cairns Alberta correspondent notes Western Canada's district shows mixed farming expanding as a sign of prosperity and stability. The report cites good weather, ample cattle moving from the district, and strong stock prospects for the coming year with about ten cattle per person compared with 1911.
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Cairns
Alberta
Canada
May Ship Building Material American Headquarters in Germany
The unemployment problem in the occupied portion of Germany is expected to be largely solved by new regulations. German factories may import raw materials from other parts of Germany. Manufactured products usable in rebuilding France and Belgium may be exported only to those countries.
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Germany
France
Belgium
Discreet Silence Tops List of Bad Things You Own
A terse line notes that silence can speak volumes about a man’s discreetness, suggesting restraint or restraint in personal dealings as a key negative trait in possessions. The quip frames silence as a social burden tied to reputation and behavior.
Symptoms That Tell Of Biliousness
Biliousness symptoms described include dizziness head spinning darkening on rising and headaches. Advocates Dr Hamilton's Pills as a thorough cleanse loosening bowels improving liver and kidney function to purify blood and system. Claims immediate benefit with 25 cents per box.
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Dr. Hamilton
Demobilization Rate Shrinks British Troop Strength
London reports a daily demobilization surge with thirty thousand men released daily, up from eight thousand two weeks earlier. The rate could reach forty thousand daily, risking Britain losing organized troops in all war theaters within two months if sustained.
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London
Britain
Alberta Cattle Exports Surge From Central Alberta
Buyers from the United States have been snapping up high quality feeders in Central Alberta. A St. Paul cattle dealer firm is blamed for much of the movement. From Camrose, Alberta, one of the largest consignments ever shipped, about 350 head, was sent to St. Paul last week forming an entire train load.
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United States
Alberta
St. Paul
Camrose
British Advance in Trans-Caucasus Occupies Key Ports
Berlin report says British forces advanced from Baku and seized the trans-Caucasian railroad. They are said to have taken Petrovsk and Astrakhan at the Volga river's mouth, strengthening their push toward Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Baku
Petrovsk
Astrakhan
Volga River
A Rough Customer Landlady
A landlady chides a boarder about shaving more often saying his beard has worn out pillow cases in the house. The exchange shows a terse domestic warning and humor from a bygone day.
Alberta-Bred Horse Sir Ovan Sells for 35000
Alberta breeders gain high regard as several notable sales are reported. Sir Ovan, Alberta bred, sold to Eaton Marshall of Kentucky for 35000. Sire Sinbad and dam Lucy C are named with Orson and Ormond in the lineage. Other large sales across the country feature Alberta thoroughbreds among top bidders.
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Sir Ovan
Eaton Marshall
Kentucky
Sinbad
Lucy C
Orson
Ormond
Alberta
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