Developing Agriculture in Canada and the national plan
A prose essay argues health and education as essentials for national strength and urges coordinated Canadian agricultural policy. It critiques duplication between federal and provincial Departments of Agriculture, calls for a clear division of powers, and proposes a unified plan to reduce waste and expand worthwhile programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Ottawa
Local druggist warns against substitutes for Putnam's corn remedy
A local druggist recalls a dangerous mix up where a cheap acid salve replaced trusted Putnam's Corn Ex tractor relief. The vendor urges customers to insist on Putnam's 25 at all dealers to ensure proper relief and avoid severe burns.
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Putnam's Corn
Putnam's
Ex Kaiser's Guard Complains About His Duty
A state police officer who guarded the former Emperor William for two years describes his job as thankless. He says if he chose dishonesty he could earn thousands in bribes, but instead receives rebuffs from superiors and anger from sightseers for answering simple questions.
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William
Mincemeat Recipe Says It Keeps Maids Hungry
A traditional mincemeat recipe lists ingredients including raisins currants suet sugar citron and spices with lemon juice and cider. The note quotes a housekeeper praising its quality and mentions menu-friendly candy fruits nuts and raisins as adaptable. Promissory notes are described as paper waits.
Catalog of Books and Prices in a Canadian Market
A listing of books with authors and prices including PIOWERES IN CANADA at 61.98, SILVER SAND at 1.00, HOWSEKEEPER at 1.06, ATTIC GUEST at 1.00, THE WINSTON SIMPLIFIED DICTIONARY cloth 1.75 leather 5.50, KIDDIES at 1.00, REPRESENTATIVE MEN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT at 1.00, MARY CARTH at 4.00.
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Pioweres
Canada
Merbert Strang
RB. Crockett
Jan Seether
Emily Molt
Robert R Kooetes
J. J. Bell
George Matheson
Mary Carth
Annie S. Swan
Australia to require oath of allegiance on arrival
A Melbourne despatch to the London Times says a gazetted regulation will compel all arrivals from Great Britain to swear allegiance. The rule was created after a Sinn Fein emissary was reportedly bound for Australia.
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Melbourne
Australia
London Times
Great Britain
Sinn Fein
Oral Hygiene Education Emphasizes Teeth Health
A health education piece urges timely dental care to protect the permanent set of 32 teeth. It notes how misalignment from tooth loss weakens chewing, links digestion and energy to dental health, and warns that damaged teeth cannot be repaired, tying oral care to overall vigor.
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Europe
Fragile, Pale and Miserable Recounts of Delicate Health
An ad describes fragile health in young women with headaches dizziness and digestive issues. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure to nourish blood restore tone and boost energy. A Ontario mother endorses the remedy noting her daughter gained seven pounds after seven boxes. Pills sold by mail for 50 cents a box or $2.50 for six.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Crepe Frock and Satin Hat Highlight Coming Season
A beige crepe dress with long pleated cuffs and a high neck showcases the season’s vogue. The frock features pleating on the skirt and a decorative touch, while a black satin hat is trimmed with two rows of pleated crepe.
Saskatchewan Water Scheme for Regina Moose Jaw District
The Winnipeg Tribune reports a proposed Saskatchewan plan to divert water from the South Saskatchewan River to the Regina Moose Jaw area. A commission backs creating a water district with powers similar to Winnipeg’s to manage a 12 000 000 imperial gallons per day supply plus 6 000 000 during droughts.
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Province of
Saskatchewan
South Saskatchewan
Regina
Moose Jaw
Greater
Winnipeg
Great Regina
Ieat
Sanford Fleming
J. S. Dennie
Winnipeg Tribune
Life Letter Reveals Private Message To Firm Head
A private and personal letter marked for secrecy reaches the head of the firm, with the secretary noting the contents as life changing. The exchange centers on a single impactful message whose exact terms remain undisclosed.
Manitoba Crops Output For 1920 Totals 121 Million Bushels
Manitoba field crop production in 1920 reached 121 355 600 bushels on 5 791 077 acres according to an official estimate released by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. Dominion statistics officers and the Provincial Department of Agriculture compiled the returns from 16 738 farmers. Crop correspondents covered 800 townships in formulating the yield figures.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Dominion Statistics Officers
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Asthma Remedy Claim From Dr Kellogg Offered
An advertisement urges readers to try Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy to stop choking and restore easy breathing. The copy asserts many sufferers found relief by using the product and advises obtaining a package today.
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4. D. Kellogg
First Doubts Arise As Husband Reads Newspaper at Breakfast
A young wife questions her marriage as her husband starts the day by reading the newspaper at breakfast, sparking insecurity about his love.
Watch souvenir from Passchendaele linked to Galt soldier
J R Lowthorpe of Galt Ontario recovered a German metal watch in a German case taken from a German soldier at Passchendale. The enamel face bore pencil writing identifying L Douglas of Galt Ontario Canada. Inquiries to locate Douglas or family continue as Lowthorpe seeks to return the timepiece.
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Passchendale
J. R Lowthorpe
Galt
Ont
L. Douglas
Canada
Heinie
Dust from Shoddy Mills Used as Fertilizer in England
English farmers report use of mill dust or shoddy waste as a fertilizer amid shortages. Authorities investigate whether coarse blast furnace slag and textile waste were applied to fields, raising concerns about soil quality and potential health risks.
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England
New French Trade Treaty Talks Continue In Paris
Negotiations toward a new commercial treaty with France are under way with substantial progress but no final agreement yet. Sir George Foster, minister of trade and commerce, led the talks in Paris and expects further communications to finalize terms.
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France
George Foster
Trade and Commerce
Paris
Holloway's Corn Remover Powers Relief Claims
Advert claims Holloway's Corn Remover relieves corns with a strong, effective action. The copy emphasizes its own potent power and promise of relief for sufferers.
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Holloway
Canadian land tax break offers Walsall factory move
At a Birmingham manufacturers meeting it was stated a Walsall firm received a land offer from the Canadian Government with ten years tax free status to induce transferring their factory to Canada.
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Birmingham
Walsall
Government
Land
Dominion
Lifesaving Rescue A Tailor Saves Drowning Man
In a dramatic water rescue a tailor acted quickly to throw a lifebelt to a drowning man. The rescuer asked for the man’s waist size, a detail noted in Boys' Life style coverage. The incident underscores swift action and safety awareness at the scene.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Urges Parents to Use Only California
An old advertisement advises mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs for a safe gentle laxative. It promises the product’s fruity taste appeals to children and notes full directions appear on each bottle.
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California
Precedent Set by Lord Reading as Viceroy Move
The vacation of the lord chief justice seat by Lord Reading to become viceroy of India creates a striking precedent. A Sunday Observer writer suggests the career path may mirror Disraeli's rise.
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Lord Reading
India
Sunday Observer
London Sunday
Disraeli
Danderine Promise of Hair Renewal and Dandruff Cure
A vintage advertisement claims Danderine costs only a few cents and after a few uses hair stops shedding, dandruff disappears, and hair regains life shine color and volume for a fuller look.
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Kaiser
Doom
Upper Canada Tract Society
Richesoad S
Toronto
Grove’s
C.U& Rere
Gertrude Beresford
Minard
Romance of War Watch
Chase
Samy Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Fszema
Lumterman
King OF
Pain
Yarmouth, N. S
Bayer
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