Saskatchewan's Untapped Wealth Ever Growing
The article highlights Saskatchewan's vast undeveloped resources yet to be alienated from the crown. It cites arable land valued at $500 million, coal worth $40 billion, potential hydro power near 1.3 million horsepower, extensive forests, fisheries, fur trade income, natural gas prospects, and mineral deposits likely to yield billions. Northern Saskatchewan is described as a future livestock hub.
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Saskatchewan
Neagara
Department of the Interior
George Lane
Calgary
T Caine
Romans Marked Shaving Rite At Entry To Manhood
The text notes shaving began in Rome around 300 B.C. Pliny credits Scipio Africanus as the first daily shaver. The first day of shaving was seen as a rite of passage into manhood celebrated with festivities.
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Pliny
Scipio Africanus
Manitoba Farmer Imports Pure Bred Horses
Thirteen top class Clydesdale stallions were purchased in Scotland by Ben Finlayson of Brandon Manitoba. The imports reflect progressive farming in Western Canada with prizewinning stock and strong market prospects as global trade resumes.
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Scotland
Ben Finlayson
Brandon
Manitoba
Western Canada
Canada
Nervousness eased by red blood tonic claim
An eminent nerve specialist argues worry causes most nervous illness and that pills rely on rich blood instead of sedatives. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as boosting blood, nerves, appetite and spirit, available for 50 cents a box or $2.50 for six from Brockville Ont. Also mentions Canadian livestock packing industry campaigns.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Sawdust Bricks Leap From By-Product To Building Material
A report details E. H. Orr of Seattle developing sawdust bricks made from compressed treated sawdust. The bricks resist fire and cold, withstand 2.4% pounds per square inch pressure, and can be produced in under 24 hours. The innovation promises a practical reuse of mill by-products with potential impact on construction.
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Jules Verne
E. H.” Orr
Seattle
Washington
Briquette Plant in Saskio Aims First Year Output
The briquette plant at Sienfall Saskio expects to begin manufacture by August 15 producing about 31 000 tons in year one. Estimated fuel price at roughly 1050 per ton. Built by the Lignite Utilization Board of Canada.
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Sienfall
Saskio i
Earth finds few act on what is found by people
A fragmented line hints that the earth or environment has features noticed but not acted upon by many people. The brief suggests limited public response to a discovery or condition, without clear specifics or names.
Sinn Fein Leader De Valera Denounced Across Posts
Three eastern American Legion posts condemn honoring Eamon de Valera as an insult to U S service members. Resolutions from Harrisburg Post 118 Bryn Mawr Post 38 Norristown Post 309 call public receptions for de Valera disloyal to the allied cause and urge condemnation. Mayors of Los Angeles Baltimore and Philadelphia avoid official participation while Sinn Fein supporters arrange welcome efforts in those cities.
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Eamon de Valera
Sinn Fein
Los Angeles
United States
American Legion
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Irish Republic
Norristown
Snyder
de Valera
Edward de Valera
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Sproul
L. A
Woman Faces Dilemma Over Love and Agreement
A brief, reflective note questions social dynamics as it claims it is easier for a woman to love a man than to agree with another woman. The line highlights tension in interpersonal relationships and gendered communication.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Canadian Woman
Miss Angele Simpson of Ville Marie Quebec credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with enabling her to walk and work after eighteen years of suffering and four months hospital care. She reports heart relief as kidneys are strengthened to purify blood, bringing improved health though not yet complete cure.
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Dodd
Muskrat Fur Prices Rise Spark Farming Interest
The article notes a surge in muskrat skin prices from 28 cents to 4.50 dollars in Eastern Canada, driven by fashion. It cites wartime trends, the potential extermination risk, and speculation that muskrat farming may begin in Canada as Hudson seal fur coats climb to 400 to 650 dollars by 1920.
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Canada
Commission of Conservation
Quebec
Ontario
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Color For Any Fabric
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to dye wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics with a fadeless rich color. It claims compatibility with all garments and home items and notes a Color card to match materials. It also mentions a company of thirty actors could be hired in China for two days for $30 to perform multiple drama sketches.
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China
Alberta Forest Fires Cause Multi Million Dollar Losses
The forestry reserves inspectorate reports 1919 fire losses in Alberta exceeding 2.25 million dollars far above the prior decade. Fires burned 548000 acres of reserves in 1919 while 20000 acres burned in 1918. Last year saw forty seven separate fires.
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Alberta
Forestry Reserves Inspectorate
East North and West South in Japanese Usage
A note explaining that Japanese commonly say east north rather than north east and west south rather than south west in everyday speech, reflecting directional phrasing differences between languages. It highlights how compound directional terms can differ while maintaining the same geographic sense.
Putnam's Wart and Corn Extractor Promises Easy Cure
An advertisement touts Putnam's Wart and Corn Extractor as a simple painless wart remedy. It claims fifty years of use and offers the product at 25 cents at all dealers.
Friction In Pacific Prompts Canada Interest
The Vancouver World reports Japan’s objections to mandates granting Australia and New Zealand control over former German colonies in the Pacific. It notes Japan’s protest over admission of Japanese subjects and suggests Australia and New Zealand will resist both points. If pressed, they may abandon mandates rather than abandon their policy to exclude Orientals. Compromise prospects look dim.
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Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Germany
Canada
Vancouver
Pacific
Pacific Islands
Australasia
Vancouver World
Trappers Busy Season With Record Canadian Fur Values
Northern Manitoba reports the largest trapping season on record with an expected catch worth 3,600,000 dollars double last year. Muskrat furs fetch up to 4.00 dollars. Reports echo from Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan and Invermere British Columbia where a trapper earned 1900 dollars from 36 prime marten skins.
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Manitoba
R. C. Wallace
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Invermere
British Columbia
Feel Grand Cleanse Ad Promotes Cascarets Sleep
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe nightly laxative claiming to purge bile and toxins, improve mood and digestion while you sleep. It contrasts Cascarets with harsh remedies like calomel, salts, oil or strong pills and notes low cost.
Immigrant flows to Canada rise as war shifts U S settlers
Since the war began, migration from the United States toward Canada has become the main immigration path. In the first eight months of the year the number entering as settlers reached 38,222, up 7,079 from last year, with 17,818 of them farmers. Provinces hosting new settlers include Alberta 10,660, Ontario 7,953, Saskatchewan 7,054, Quebec 5,004, Manitoba 3,233, British Columbia 2,358, and the Maritimes 1,749.
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United States
Canada
Alberta
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Manitoba
British Columbia
Maritime Provinces
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Says Drug Counter
Druggists offer PAZOOINT MENT promising cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days. It claims to stop irritation soothe and heal with first application aiding sleep. Price 60c refund if not cured.
Port Arthur Poised for Grain Exchange Rise
Port Arthur aims to host a grain exchange as city leaders and the board of trade push for new grain business HQ. The Saskatoon Cooperative Elevator Company elevator completion boosts Port Arthur to lead Canada in active elevator storage capacity.
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Port Arthur
Canada
Board of Trade
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company
Many New Schools In Saskatchewan 1919 Growth
Saskatchewan added 154 public schools in 1919 bringing total to 4300 as consolidation trends grow with 31 districts. Growth includes additions to collegiate institutes and one new high school, reaching 24 high schools and collegiates since 1997.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Education
Ex-King Manuel of Portugal keeps a diary of twenty five volumes
Frank J. Cheney of Caper & Co sworn to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document notes a December 6, 1886 sworn statement by A. W. Gleason, Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Testimonials available.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Caper & Co
Sit
Hall
J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
MALL
J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Substitutions debate over margarine and butter taste
A Quip from the St Louis Globe-Democrat discusses taste changes after long use of oleomargarine. The exchange questions whether readers still crave fine foods and notes butter tasting odd after margarine use.
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St Louis Globe-Democrat
It Is the Want of Health That Makes Wealth
A historical quip notes that health is essential to wealth, highlighting the physician’s view that without health, wealth loses value and purpose, framing medicine as key to prosperity and well being.
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