Bon-Opto Claims to Strengthen Sight in One Week
Advert says Bon-Opto strengthens eyesight by up to 50 percent in seven days with testimonials from doctors and patients. Dr Beck and Dr Emian describe improvements in cases of eye strain, marginalis, astigmatism, and burns. the remedy is sold by drug firms in Calgary Vancouver and Winnipeg with a money back guarantee.
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Reston
Beck
Lee
Emi
Conner
Dusrogase
Ben-Opte
Global Wheat Harvest Calendar Through the Year
The article outlines monthly wheat harvesting across the world. January sees cutting in Argentina and New Zealand, February and March in the East Indies and Egypt, April in Cyprus Asia Minor and Cuba, May in China and Japan, June is peak across Turkey Greece Spain and southern France as well as southern U.S. July begins in northern U.S. and Canada with Austria Germany and parts of Russia, August in Great Britain, September and October in Sweden and Norway, and November and December in Peru South Africa.
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New Zealand
East Indies
Egypt
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Cuba
China
Japan
Turkey
Greece
Spain
France
America
Canada
Austria
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Sweden
Norway
Peru
South Af
Complete relief from suffering with Dr J D KeHogg's Asthma Remedy
Recalled from Asthma relief with Dr J D KeHogg's Asthma Remedy. Describes the joy when its soft gentle influence relieves tightened air tubes. Asthmatic affliction becomes a thing of the past for thousands. It never fails. good druggists everywhere have sold it for years.
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Reet
J.D
KeHogg
What Will Decide the War Optimistic View from Shipbing Board Chair
William Denman, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, says three paths could decide the war defeat of Germany by land forces, or a revolution inside, or a new submarine defeat method. He urges urgent ship building with cargoes to aid the Allied effort.
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William Denman
United States
Germany
Keep Huns Busy Paying Indemnities
Mr. Appleton of the Central Federation of Trades Unionists argues in The Federationist that Germany’s military caste caused vast, ongoing harm and that while full reparations are impossible, terms should keep Germany occupied with restitution. He warns absolving Germany would invite future attacks and demands consequences to deter further aggression.
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Federationist
Appleton
Central Federation of Trades
Wnionists
Great Britain
Germany
Baby's Own Tablets Claim Constipation Relief
A testimonial promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a gentle laxative for children that regulates bowels and sweetens the stomach. Mrs J B Tauffenbach of Riches Man writes she has used the medicine and found it excellent for constipation. The Ortages Medicine Co Brockville sells boxes for 25 cents by dealers or mail order.
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J. B. Tauffenbach
Riches
Or Tages Medicine Co
Brockville
How a Zepp Was Caught There
British naval airman in 1914 gulls a Zeppelin factory by bluffing as he descended toward the shed. He closed to 300 feet, attacked, and destroyed the hangar and the airship, escaping despite machine-gun fire from Archibald.
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Dusseldorf
Archibald
Workmen Demand Higher Wages at Kiel Plant
At Kiel, workmen pressed for immediate wage and food allowance increases. Directors responded that they shared the same hardships and consumed the same rations. A deputation sought to inspect directors' larders, but the directors claimed they had no larders or stores.
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Kiel
Alberta Auto Licenses Reflect Strong Early Season
Early in the season Alberta has issued 12 600 auto licenses, surpassing the 10 000 total for all of 1916. Officials estimate the year will end with between 45 000 and 18 000 licenses issued, signaling brisk prosperity in vehicle ownership.
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Alberta
Sunday work halted in munition factories
A London Daily Mail report states Sunday work in munition factories will be suspended except for urgent repairs. The change aims to reduce worker strain and is expected to raise output rather than diminish it.
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London Daily Mail
Penley Announces New Novel Proofs at Apartment Visit
The scene shows Penley inviting a friend to his apartment to review the proofs of a new novel. The friend questions the proof stage, and Penley assures the friend about the manuscript.
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Penley
Appleford Counter Check Book Company advertises supplies
The company promotes Counter Check and Sales Books with carbon leaf and triplicate options, waxed papers and wrappers, and parchment products. It emphasizes high paper costs but claims modern Canada plant keeps prices fair and offers samples, large to small orders, and broad distribution from Hamilton to Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
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O.K
Canada
Flagless Russia and the red banner replace the eagle
A Petrograd correspondent notes Russia lacks a national flag or anthem after overthrowing autocracy. The red banner rises but the revolution fails to offer stability or progress, with the turbulent period passing without a settled national symbol.
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Petrograd
Russia
New York Evening Sun
Blundering Egos Highlighted by Witty Aduage
A compact saying notes that some men misjudge themselves as great due to their own major blunders. The remark reflects on arrogance and error, using sharp humor to critique inflated self view.
War Buries a Misunderstanding
A New Republic editorial argues that shared war effort with Canada should end misgivings and build a solid basis for future cooperation. It stresses geography, common institutions, and the need for immediate practical cooperation between the United States and Canada.
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United States
Canada
New Republic
End in sight after submarine menace mastered
The London Observer states that once the submarine menace is mastered and America can deploy a million men, the end will be in sight, though not before.
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America
London Observer
Minard's Limiment Cures Garget in Cows
A brief veterinary item notes Minard's Limiment curing garget in cows. A second quip questions ambidexterity and swimming ability, offering a humorous aside.
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Minard
Dr Cassell's Tablets Endorsed For Child Health
Letter from Harriston Ontario claims Dr Cassell's Tablets cured a severely ailing infant after doctors offered little hope. Ad by Harold Ritchie & Co Toronto promotes free samples for 5 cents mailing and lists dosage, prices, and cautions against imitations. Sole proprietors are Dr Cassell's Co Ltd Manchester England.
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Cassell
Harold
Ritchie & Co., Ltd
M’caul St
Toronto
Canada
Dr. Cassell
Saving the Surplus by Home Canning Vegetables
The article explains how Canadians can preserve surplus vegetables at home using ordinary glass jars. After cleaning, vegetables are parboiled, packed, and boiled in a boiler with plates to prevent jar contact, then sealed tightly and cooled away from drafts. This method saves costs when canned goods are expensive.
Must Fight to Solve World Problem, Says Evening Sun
The United States will not share the world with the Hohenzollerns and won’t submit to them. A long term solution requires military union and economic solidarity from the North Sea to the Indian Ocean. The issue is global, not just European, and Americans must persevere despite time and cost. The stance reflects neutrality tensions and support for active participation.
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United States
North Sea
Indian Ocean
Russia
New York Evening Sun
UK to cut livestock 20 percent amid feed shortage
The Farmer and Stock Breeder predicts Britain will reduce livestock holdings by about 20 percent due to feed shortages. Three million acres of grazing will be broken up to expand grain land, aiming for long term independence from imported meat, dairy, and wheat.
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United Kingdom
England
Holloway's Corn Cure Relief Claim
If one is troubled with corns and warts he will find in Holloway's Corn Cure an application that will entirely relieve suffering.
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Holloway
Simple and Sure Electric Oil Instructions
Dr Thomas Electric Oil is described as simple to use for both liniment and dressing. The directions are clear and easy to understand for all ages, emphasizing straightforward rubbing for application.
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Thomas
Swanky One Chooses Smoking Confession Highlight
The dialogue centers on a boastful statement about smoking many cigars and a counterpoint urging restraint. A tense exchange reflects differing self-control attitudes and social signals around smoking habits.
Minard's Liniment Helps Nova Scotia Man
A Nova Scotia reader reports a fall that injured the chest and hindered work. After trying many remedies, one bottle of Minard's Liniment, warmed on flannels and applied to the chest, cured him completely. The letter is signed C. H. Collaboom, Rossway, Digby Co.
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Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
A Useful Vehicle The One-Wheeled Ricksha
A Swede missionary designer in the Congo created the single wheeled ricksha. Early models use bicycle tubing with a cushioned chair over one low rubber tire. Front handles form a loop, rear handles resemble a wheelbarrow. Two native boys can carry a passenger, ideal for Africa's narrow trails.
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Africa
Japan
Congo
Ricksha
Canadian Pacific campaigns to settle vacant western lands
The Canadian Pacific Railway Company through its Colonization and Development Department led by J. S. Dennis aims to persuade absentee owners in the Western Provinces to cultivate their lands. About 8,000 owners received a circular detailing profits from farming and the high last year crop returns. The department offers free guidance on obtaining land, travel routes, regulations, and shipping rates to boost Dominion wide development and ease the world food shortage.
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Canadian Pacific ‘ Railway Company
Colonization and Development Department
J. S. Dennis
Canada
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Excelsior Insurance Life
Ontario Veterinary College
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University of Toronto
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Tommy
C.H. Collaboom, Rossway, Digby Co., N.S
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Arlington CO. OF Canada
Fraser Avenue
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Pougers Co
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London
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New York
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Perseveranse
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