Canadian Pulp Wood Use Surges in Mills Across Nation
Sixty four Canadian pulp mills report 1913 consumption of 1 109 034 cords of pulp wood nearly matched by exports of unmanufactured pulp to the United States. More than half of Canadian pulp wood was converted into pulp. Quebec leads in consumption with Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia following. Spruce supplies over two thirds of wood used, with fir about a quarter and jack pine emerging as a small contributor.
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Canada
United States
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Pacific Coast
Teething Anxiety Eased by Baby's Own Tablets
Mothers worry when teething unsettles a baby's stomach and risks convulsions. A dose of Baby's Own Tablets helps regulate bowels soothe the stomach aid sleep and ease teething. Sold by druggists or mail order 25 cents a box from The Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
British Farmer Prospering on Oats and Wheat Prices Rise
A British farmer reports strong profits as oats and wheat fetch excellent prices. Livestock for holiday markets also command higher figures not seen for years, while other crops remain salable with rising demand.
Minard’s Liniment Cures Distemper Briefly
A quirky dialogue piece features a boy carrying an umbrella despite clear skies. The passerby questions the umbrella use while the boy quips that rain or sun both trigger a need for the umbrella, a humoristic aside on weather and practical remedies.
Union Bank of Canada reports fifty years with strong assets
Shareholders in Winnipeg heard the Union Bank of Canada announce a half century of growth with assets surpassing 81.56 million and total current loans up 4 million. Net earnings for 1914 reached 712 thousand amid a 8 percent dividend plus 1 percent bonus, with reserves and liquid assets solid and deposits rising.
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Union Bank of Canada
Winnipeg
Bank -N
Canada
Patriotic Fund
Galt
Natural indigo demand rises amid war driven shifts
United States Consul J O Laing reports strong demand for natural indigo in India as German synthetic output stops. Punjab acreage falls to 21075 acres, down six percent due irrigation issues and crop dissatisfaction. Behar drops to 38900 acres from 63100. indigo districts now Multan Muzaffargarh Dora Ghazi Khan. Export to Afghanistan rises. date sugar production faces temporary relief.
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India
United States
J. O. Laing
Karachi
Punjab
Multan
Muzaffargarh
Dora Ghazi Khan
Behar
Afghanistan
Umbrella Trust Test During Wedding Moment
A fond father tells a groom he has married his daughter a precious treasure. Rain begins tapping the window and the groom asks to borrow an umbrella. The father replies he would not trust anyone with his umbrella.
The Language of Flowers Says Roses Speak Louder
A five dollar box of roses is described as speaking louder to a girl than a fifty cent bunch of carnations, illustrating how gift choices convey stronger sentiment. The remark highlights social nuance in floral gifts and their perceived value.
French authorities outlaw absinthe sale and use at home
French military authorities suppress the sale and consumption of absinthe even in private houses, enforcing strict controls and penalties.
Sultan of Sulu Disavows Aid for Holy War
In a Manila Times interview the Sultan of Sulu says he will not aid to spark a holy war against British French and Russian subjects in the Far East. He ranks highly in Islamic precedence and asserts authority over Moros in Mindanao and surrounding regions while praising the current civil government.
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Sulu
Mohammed
Far East
Turkey
Manila Times
Mecca
Ameer
Afghanistan
Ofonlu
Asia
Hindustan
China
Indias
Harrison
Mindanao
Neuralgia of the Heart Patient Endorses Chase Nerve Food
James G. Clark of Fosterville York County NB reports severe neuralgia of the heart improved by Dr Chase's Nerve Food. He describes relief from heart pains and rapid heartbeat after use, and says the product is a true tonic. Price 60 cents per box, six for $2.50, via Edmanson Bates & Co Toronto.
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James G. Clark
Fosterville
York County
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
British doctors deny use of dum-dum bullets in war wounds
Beating the critics, Dr. Hartnell Davis and H S Soumair in the British Medical Journal describe their experiences treating the wounded. They argue bullets used by opposing forces are not of the dum-dum type but are designed to mushroom with a centric mass trailing, causing limited entrance wounds but extensive internal damage. They cite cases showing a small entry wound with large internal destruction and mushroomed bases explaining the observed pathology.
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J. Hartnell Davis
Belgium
H. 8S. Soumair
F.R.C.S
West London Hospital
British Medical Journal
Barber Dismisses Horrific Tales To Ease The Cut
A man asks why the barber tells blood curdling stories. The barber replies the tales make the hair stand up and enable an easier haircut, noting the effect helps him work.
Penny and Dollar Debate Worth in Pocket Tale
A pupil shares a humorous misread fable about a penny and a dollar meeting in a man’s pocket. The dollar mocks the penny, claiming superiority, while the penny counters that he attends church and Sunday school, suggesting moral value beyond mere money.
Consumption Threat Picks Up Hundreds Daily
Health advisory notes that consumption rises with seasonal weakness and overwork. It promotes Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil to enrich blood, strengthen lungs, and boost body resistance, especially for indoor workers or those feeling tired or nervous.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Toronto
Ontario
Forest Reserve Proposed for Lake of the Woods Watershed
The Lake of the Woods watershed spanning Ontario Manitoba and Minnesota is vital for Winnipeg water power and supply. A forest reserve would protect timber, control flood runoff and conserve waters as Shoalake prepares to feed Winnipeg. A federal plan urged by J B Charlies calls for setting aside the district for perpetual forest protection.
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Ontario
Manitoba
Minnesota
Lake of the Woods
Winnipeg River
City of
Winnipeg
Kenora
Commission of Conservation
J. B. Charlies
Department of the Interior
United States
Relief From Asthma Remedy Claims Complete Relief
Descriptive praise for Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy notes that many sufferers experience complete relief and renewed breath as the remedy eases tightened airways. The ad asserts the product has helped thousands and remains reliably available through druggists nationwide.
First Indian Victoria Cross winner hailed from Delhi Durbar boon
The text notes that the Victoria Cross was attainable for an Indian in this war, describing eligibility as a grant by the King-Emperor at the Delhi Durbar in 1912. It highlights the significance of this change for Indian participants.
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Delhi Durbar
Question of boss in the house sparks tense exchange
A sharp exchange unfolds as one character demands who is in charge while the other warns that knowing the answer may not bring happiness. The dialogue hints at power dynamics and potential consequences within the home.
Clever Gunner Anecdote From Navy Retold By Sergeant
A United States Marine recruiting corps sergeant recounted a naval tale. A captain pointed to a distant battleship and asked the gunner if he could see the officer on deck. The captain instructed the gunner to hit the officer in the eye with a 16 inch shell, and the gunner asked which eye before replying with Aye aye sir.
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United States Marine Recruiting Corps
Three Reasons Each With Two Legs and Ten Fingers
An Eastern mother praises Grape-Nuts for her three sons Bob Jack and Dick claiming the cereal strengthens health and energy. She cites a neighbor's child improvement and notes daily use by herself and husband. The letter promotes the Postum Co. endorsement and The Road to Wellville book.
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Bob
Jack
Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Ont
Wellville
Holland Supports Allies SaysDutchman Troelsen Sees War Core
Holland's leading Socialist Troelsen argues in an interview that the Dutch cannot reconcile with Germanys invasion of Belgium and that their country was spared only by accident of position. He adds Britain has hindered Dutch sea trade but cannot change Dutch views on the war.
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Holland
Troelsen
Germany
Belgium
Britain
Clown-Soldier Wins Cross for Leap of Death in Battle
A French infantryman known as Williams, a former Continental circus clown, ascended a ruined chimney under fire to spot a German machine gun. He fired, drew fire, then leaped down 20 feet, landing upright and jokingly calling it his "turn the leap of death." He is awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
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Williams
Flanders
Legion of Honor
Fresh Supplies in Demand by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The oil has been introduced in new areas and supplies rise as demand increases. Its portability allows easy carrying in bottles, and the product’s reputed potency remains strong across regions.
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Thomas
Real Work is Coming in World War I Viewpoints
British commentators say Allied plans delay big moves until the army ring is ready for a decisive blow. Lord Kitchener hints May as a start, with broader operations possibly earlier or in summer. Russia mobilizes 1.2 million for 1914 levies and 1915 drafts. Germany raises 600,000 for 19 year olds as reserves mass for eastern and western fronts. Alsace shows German capacity to reroute reinforcements to recapture Burnhaupt
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London
Lord Kitchener
Russia
Germany
Alsace
Burnhaupt
Meulhausen
Uncertain hunting plans draw comical warning
A playful cartoon caption features a young wife opposing her hunter husband. Uncle Eben quips that imitation is flattery, and the chase theme turns to light humor about a beloved “special poultry collection.” The piece dwells on whimsy and rural dialect.
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Uncle Eben
Calomel and soda for a man in a capsule
A girl hurries into a drug store and gives a note for calomel and soda. The druggist reads the message asking for a dime’s worth of the remedy for a man in a capsule, indicating urgency from someone’s mother.
Missionary’s Patagonian Skull Chest Taxed as Bones
Exempt from duty voyage story of a missionary returning to base from Patagonia with a chest of native skulls for science. Customs officers first taxed at 60 a pound as animal bones, prompting indignation. After revision the way bill read Chest of native skulls. Personal effects, already worn.
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Patagonia
Custom House
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Child Relief
Advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a cure to intestinal parasites in children. It claims the product strengthens and revitalizes youngsters by driving out worms.
Warlike Mistress Teases Footman About Joining Army
A dialogue fragment shows a warlike mistress urging James to enlist with Lord Kitchener’s army while a footman declines, preferring self-improvement over war. The exchange hints at contemporary recruitment rhetoric and class-situated attitudes toward military service.
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James
Lo Kitchener
Real Poison in Death Scene Sparks Theatrical Confrontation
The pompous actor demands realism from the manager in a play. The manager agrees to supply real poison for the death scene, escalating the confrontation between artist and stage authority.
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Stager
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