Kelp industry vision grows in Sidney Canada
A Sidney venture plans to harvest kelp beds off Vancouver Island to produce fertilizer potash and iodine with a six month lease of an old clam factory. Initial output will be 30 to 40 tons daily with seven workers and a later plant expansion to extract iodine and other by products for export, fueling a new BC industry.
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Japan
Germany
United States
Norway
Scotland
Ireland
America
Puget Sound
Canada
Ottawa
A. T. Cameron
Pacific Coast
Biological Board
Naval Department
British Columbia
Yarrows
Sidney
Times
Minister of Fisheries
Ldominion
Vancouver Island
Victoria Times
Financial Position Improves in December Fiscal Report
The department of finance shows nine month revenue reaching 122 million dollars up from 99.6 million the prior year, an increase of 22 million. Ordinary expenditures total 74 million, up from 55 million, while capital expense is 78 million, down by 5 million. Excluding wartime spending, overall funds show a 38 million improvement versus the previous nine months.
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Department of Finance
Minard’s Liniment Cures Distemper Resolution Tale
Dusty Rhodes vows three resolutions for 1916 while joking about health cures and temperance. The scene mixes a regional quip about champagne, milk baths, and staying at the King Edward in Toronto with a humorous note on habit and humor.
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Dusty Rhodes
Pal
Toronto
Timson’s dodging work after college promise
A brief quip recalls Timson from the college class who showed promise as an inventive genius yet left college and has since spent his time inventing excuses to dodge work.
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Timson
Kelp Industry Advances and Asthma Remedy Mentioned
Reports detail kelp processing developments in British Columbia with licenses for kelp beds and potential uses such as preserves and food products. The article notes legislative licensing, ministerial oversight, and distant hopes for large yields. It also discusses asthma causes and promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a proven treatment.
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J. D. Kellogg
Germans Lose Heart on Western Front and Seek Peace
Territorial officer reports captured Germans openly admitting loss of will to fight and desire for quick peace. They recount heavy casualties, failed offensives, and a belief that German conquests are ending, with Warsaw battle memories cited as breaking the army's resolve.
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Eastern Front
Western Front
Warsaw
Nerviline Promises Fast Relief For Cold Symptoms
Advert says Nerviline prevents throat troubles and reduces chest congestion when rubbed on chest and throat. Claims immediate relief from coughing headaches and neuralgia, and that it kills a cold at its onset. Promotes 60c family size bottle and 25c trial size sold widely for forty years in the Dominion.
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Dominion
Might of England tribute on Armenian Outrages debate
Senator Frye defends Britain’s global reach, praising its protection of subjects. He recounts the Magdala rescue of Campbell as an example of Britain acting for one subject across vast distances, costing £25,000,000 and earning Napier a title. He asks, in God’s name, who would not die for a country that does such things.
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Great Britain
Frye
Senate
Ocean
United States
Abyssina
Campbell
Magdala
Theobald
Napier
Lord Napier
Postum Cereal Improves Family Health Says Testimony
A consumer testimonial from Windsor Ontario asserts Postum as a coffee substitute Improved heart symptoms and stomach issues in a mother who avoided tea and coffee The witness notes their family stopped coffee after trying Postum and reports overall better health The ad cites two forms Postum Cereal and instant Postum with prices and states there is a Reason for Postum sold by Grocers.
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Postum
Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Miller's Worm Powders: thorough vermifuge and tonic
Miller's Worm Powders are described as thoroughly destroying stomach and intestinal worms as they pass from the child unharmed. The ad claims painless action, strengthening the infantile stomach, and maintaining vigorous operation for overall health.
Jimson Finds Wife Ran Off With Chauffeur After Horseshoe Note
Black notes Jimson became a firm believer in signs after a curious incident. White asks what caused it. Jimson found a note from his wife yesterday saying she had run away with the chauffeur after picking up a horseshoe in front of his house.
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Jimson
Black
White
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Mercury Free
An advertisement warns against mercurial kitty tonics for catarrh and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on the blood and mucous surfaces. Samples and testimonials are offered, with Druggists selling the product.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Toledo Ohio
F. J. Cey & Co
Apples and pears ship to Buenos Aires from New York
The Westing liner departed New York for Argentina carrying 2,000 tons of Oregon apples and California pears and 1,000 tons of potatoes. Apples and pears are expected to fetch about 15 cents each in Buenos Ayres.
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Argentina
New York
Westing
South American Republic
Oregon
California
Buenos Ayres
Belgium needs bread not German aid say Canadians
The Philadelphia Public Ledger decries Germany as a rehabilitator of Belgium calling it mockery and urges Canadians to aid starving Belgians. It stresses Belgium requires material relief, not German rhetoric, and touts the Belgian Relief Commission to ensure fair food distribution and prevent German access to Belgian grain.
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Germany
Belgium
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Public Ledger
Canada
Belgian Relief Commission
Complete Breakdown After La Grippe Warns on Recovery
After la grippe many suffer persistent weakness, digestion problems, and breathlessness post fever. The remedy claims to restore red blood and health with Williams Pink Pills, citing a Ontario case of dramatic recovery after two boxes. Available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville price 50 cents a box, six for $2.50.
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la Grippe
Ontario
Dr. Williams
Army drill ends with ant hill surprise
A drill sergeant warns a rookie to stay hidden on a heath but the recruit reveals the position by moving behind a hillock. The recruit admits the error and explains the hillock is an ant hill. Worms sap children’s strength and a parasite-killer ad follows.
Reward For Nurses In India Sparks Medal Or Clasps Debate
Lady Roberts praised nurses visiting military hospitals in India saying they deserve a medal for the campaign. An officer replied that they may not get a medal but surely will receive many clasps for their service.
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Lady Roberts
India
Brightest Boy Fails Geography Test Quip
A class report notes William, considered the brightest boy, easily recalls lessons while others study. During a geography test one question asks for the equator and William quips that it is a menagerie lion running around the centre of the earth.
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Willam
William
Schwab Credits Hard Work for War Contract Victory
Charles M. Schwab, praised in Pittsburg after securing a large war order, says luck is a myth and credit belongs to effort. A New York businessman recalled his own times of hardship, but Schwab insists he is not hoping for better days—his sleeves are rolled up and he is working for them.
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Charles M. Schwab
Pittsburg
New York
Heavy Mails For Prisoners In War Time
Swiss mail services report from August 19 to December 15, 1915 delivering 13 million parcels 70 thousand letters and cards and 2 million money orders totaling 30 million francs. French prisoners in Germany received 23 million francs and Germans in France 7 million. Swiss priest Philippe Iseppi named visitor for Italian prisoners in Austria and Father Noseda appointed to visit Austrians in Italy.
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Germany
France
Philippe Iseppi
Samaden
Austria
Father Noseda
Morbio
Italy
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