Building Permits by Province and Cities in 1915 War Year
Manitoba leads with permits totaling around 15 million. Winnipeg and two other cities cited. Alberta reports about 10.5 million across seven places including Edmonton and Calgary. Saskatchewan lists eight places led by Regina and Moose Jaw. total permits for 1914 and 1915 noted. The text also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for cough relief, claiming to ease inflammation of mucous membranes.
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Lou
Uud
Manitoba
Soi
Alberta
Manitova Beures
Winnipeg
Ot Juniface
Braccon
Aiveltia Agures
Edmonton
Calgary
Medicine Jiat
Lethbridge
MacLeod
Red Deer
Saskatchewan
Regina
Moose Jaw
Prince A Albert
Swit Current
Norta Buneiora
Thomas
Barbed wire and war talk mix with dinner scene
General Meighen cites barbed wire as pivotal in trench warfare saying heavy artillery broke German defenses that would have kept them from crossing the Rhine. A dinner conversation includes Mr Bowen, Mrs Reilly, and a seven year old boy who aims to be a minister and a judge before becoming a policeman.
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Meighen
14Th Regiment
Royal Montreals
Rhine
Mr. Bowen
Baby’s first tooth sparks tears and smiles
A brief exchange reveals a baby’s first tooth prompting mixed reactions as the child cries then settles. The conversation captures a parental moment of joy and concern.
Fresh Air and Ventilation Advised for Homes and Health
An historical article urges improved home ventilation stressing the health risks of poor air, noting authorities call for 3.0 cubic feet of air per hour per inhabitant and warning against draughts. It cites Sir Morel MacKenzie on re breathing air and extols Canada’s bracing climate supporting the case for open doors and windows especially in bedrooms.
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Wwe Ileee
Witsiow
Sereei
Police
Bend & Burma
Morel MacKenzie
Edward
Canada
Minard's Liniment Praised In Montreal Letter
A Montreal resident writes of rheumatic foot pain in January 1908 and credits Minard's Liniment with rapid improvement after a single Saturday night application. The testimonial offers to provide a certificate and to recommend the remedy to others seeking relief.
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Monsieur
Minard
German sabotage plots target Huelva railways and Rio Tinto
Del Radical reports extensive German plots to destroy railways bridges and tunnels in Huelva Province to hinder Allied exports. The scheme allegedly channels 500000 dollars to sabotage efforts with Barcelona as headquarters. The aim is to disrupt copper shipments from Rio Tinto to Allied nations amid Allied sea control.
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del Radical
Huelva
Spain
Cadiz
Barcelonas
Piot
United States
Rio Tinto
Lady Jellicoe Denies Fleet Idle Panic
A Lady Jellicoe rejects claims the Fleet idles its hands. A donor sent her husband bulk wool for sailors to knit mufflers but the wool was returned with the remark that the men are too busy.
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Jellicoe
Brutal assault on wife leads to prison warning
A magistrate sternly arraigns a young man for brutal assault on his wife. The prisoner pleads fear of breaking up their honeymoon if punished. The exchange underscores the gravity of domestic violence in court.
Seed quality and seed law in Canadian agriculture report
The report surveys seed testing and inspection in Canada with data on purity and germination, noxious weed seeds, and the Seed Control Act. It notes subventions by provinces, seed vesting analysis, and ongoing investigations into weed content and feeding value, plus inspector efforts and compliance among dealers and farmers.
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Vsm
Seonuer
Gweorgs
Ciaie
Edward Island
Nova Scoutia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Ottawa
Calgary
Canada
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Aimed at Liver Health
The article touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the best remedy to stimulate a sluggish liver. It claims the pills are plant based, carefully chosen, do not cause griping, and suit even sensitive stomachs.
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Parmelee
Nutseller Spy Tale From Paris During War
A French detective narrative recounts a scene at a Paris railway station where a nut seller, a tall worldly officer, and a ragged Parisian gamin collide. The gamin's spit triggers chaos and the nut seller becomes a soldier and spy exposing German intrigues amid wartime horror.
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Werlmache
Shaboy
Sossip
Paris
Argut
Bank of Montreal Shows Unprecedented Strength in 1915 Report
The annual Bank of Montreal report highlights assets of 302,950,554 dollars with 170,007,568 in cash and liquid assets. Net profit reaches 15,001 dollars plus two 1 1/2 percent bonuses. deposits surge by 38,800,158 dollars, illustrating strong public confidence amid wartime. The president notes record harvests in the west and Canada’s shift from debtor to creditor, with exports up and imports down, signaling robust potential postwar growth despite uncertainties.
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Hiwa
LeersputlLies CO
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Wat OG Cahagdias
Canada
Bank of Montreal
a@ Fatio
Asso
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Meredith
Vuv
Vuu
Uuu
Louncrs
WUU
Stranded Lady seeks water at shabby hotel
A distressed woman asks for water in a dilapidated country inn. She signs the register and takes a brass room key from the proprietress who notes the room has a fixed roof. The scene hints at hardship and uneasy lodging.
Tsarevitch Predicted to Inherit Vast Romanoff Wealth
The Tsarevitch is described as the world’s most valuable child. Upon reaching the throne he is said to inherit the Romanoff fortune, estimated at 200 million dollars, plus control of 500 estates and 30,000 servetis.
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Tsarevitch
Major Page-Croft Praises Army From Commons
Major Page-Croft MP who spent nearly a year with the British army in France lauds the army in the House of Commons praising its lack of party or class prejudice. He says peace will return a purifying stream of ennobled manhood and that in half an hour in action he has seen more Christianity and nobility than before.
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Page-Croft
M.P
France
House of Commons
England
Rifles Across Europe Show Wide Variations in Calibre and Velocity
A survey notes that European armies use varied rifles with no common model. The French and Austrian arms feature large calibres, the Austrians sacrificing velocity for heavier bullets. Germany boasts highest muzzle velocity due to light projectiles, while Russia has the longest rifle and France the longest bayonet. Britain has the shortest gun, easy to handle, with Belgium and Austria also short. In addition, sea water in freezing conditions retains about one fifth of its salt.
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Europe
Belgium
Austria
Visine touted as instant relief for colds and chest congestion
An advertisement extols Visine as a quick cure for colds and inflammations, claiming it relieves congestion in the throat and chest and cures side stitches and rheumatic pains. The copy promotes a 10 cent family size and a small trial version available from dealers.
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Buch
Wwe
Sawnes
Jobus
Siam
Ik Tabiog
French Purchases in Canada War Office Order
The French war department orders that all purchases by the supply branch in Canada go through the Montreal office. Philippe Roy urges Canadian firms to appoint direct representatives as lumber steel and meat will be key markets in France. Commissioner Flood notes West Indies to Europe steamship limits aid Canada and a new opening for ships to supply underwear clothing boots hardware tools.
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French War Department
Sis
Canada
Tiuison Bay Cuompany
Montreal
Phillipe Roy
Paris
France
Flood
West Indies
Islands
Europe
Minard’s Liniment Cures Distemper Mentioned
A clipped quotation notes Germany’s wartime preparations dating to 1913 through Hamburg American Steamship Line testimony. It claims no other belligerent planned as early for the upcoming conflict. A humorous exchange about a bank overdrawn ending with a bank failure is included.
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Germany
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
Hamburg-American Line
United States
Springfield Union
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Licensed and Bonded Dealers’ Directory
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