National Getting Together No 4 How to Encourage It
National essay urges East West unity in Canada. It argues both regions share loyalty and must cooperate with mutual sacrifice. Suggests better knowledge exchange, cross visiting, joint conferences, and balanced trade policies to bridge economic and cultural divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
East
West
British Empire
Industrial Canada
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Bromide Tablets Claim Cold Cure Signature Ad
Ad for LAX TV Bromos Quinine tablets touts a full name claimed as W Grove cures a cold in one day. Promotes single day relief with 30c price.
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Roy
W. Grove
Middle Age Quips About Eye Tests and Dental Work
Note from the Ohio State Journal observing middle age as a period when people either have eye tests or dental work done. Witty reflection on health tasks common in that life stage.
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Ohio State Journal
Global libraries surpass one million volumes each
Five institutions exceed one million volumes including Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris British Museum in London Imperial Library at St Petersburg Petrograd Congressional Library in Washington and New York Public Library.
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Bibliotheque Nationale
Paris
British Museum
London
Imperial Library
Petrograd
Congressional Library
Washington
New York
Atlantic air liners plan transatlantic service from London
Atlantic Air Liners London reports Vickers Limited will launch a trans Atlantic airship service using former British navy craft. Passenger fare set at £48 with mail at £405 per ton. Pioneer ship capacity 1,200,000 cubic feet gas and 1,000 hp engines, with larger ships designed for 200 passengers.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Spring Impurities Clog the Blood
Dr Williams Pink Pills marketed as a year round blood builder and nerve restorer, claimed to purify and enrich blood in spring. Patient testimonial from Miss Anna Patterson of Thorold, Ontario cites improved appetite, weight gain, clearer skin, and renewed health after use. Pills sold by dealers or $0.50 per box, six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Williams
Anna Patterson
R.F.D. No. 1
Thorold
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
May Cause Labor Shortage in Postwar Immigration
War work boosts outflow as aliens depart at over 1000 daily. Customs officials warn restricted immigration could deepen labor shortages for four years. Since Armistice, Italians Greeks Spaniards and Portuguese have left through New York port. 76221 passports issued since November and 33000 aliens sailed since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
United States
Ready-made Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
A consumer notice promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchial issues as well as scalds burns bruises sprains cuts sores and ulcers claiming proven effectiveness through use without need of testimonials.
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Dr. Thomas
Repairing Guns for Allies Paris
The Krupp works at Essen, the world’s largest weapons plant, lies silent and idle after the allies’ victory. In vast workshops only a small corner remains active with a few mechanics repairing cannons to be surrendered under the armistice terms.
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Paris
Krupp
Essen
Millennium Delay Mentioned With Messenger Boy
A note suggests the millennium arrives quietly rather than with urgency. It hints a messenger child may be delivering the era rather than a dramatic reckoning, framing the event as understated and gradual.
Retail Merchants Convention Set for Regina May 13 to 15
The annual provincial convention of the retail merchants will meet in Regina on May 13, 14 and 15. A highlight will be a series of addresses by Frank Stockdale, an expert on matters affecting conducting retail business.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
Regina
Frank Stockdale
Children Love Cascarets Ten Cents Candy Cathartic
A brief ad touts Cascarets as a harmless candy cathartic for children. It markets the product as safe for tender stomach liver and bowels and emphasizes its low ten cent price.
Cascarets Promote Quick Family Relief
An advertisement claims a 10 cent box of Cascarets can aid bilious constipated children. It markets the candy cathartic as harmless, cleansing the liver and bowels without griping or cramps, and asserts it moves sour bile and poison from the system.
Revolters Score in Munich Berlin in Railway Battle
Munich reports describe a decisive success by revolters against government troops at the central railway station. Nuremburg advices confirm the rout and control shifted to insurgent forces with battles continuing in the city and surrounding areas.
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Munich
Berlin
Nuremburg
California Syrup of Figs Ad Targets Parents
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleansing for children and adults. It claims quick relief from dullness fever and poor appetite, promises a safe fruit laxative effect, and instructs to verify the genuine brand made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Mineral Found in Lake Regina Saskatchewan
A lake near Biggar Saskatchewan, about 300 miles northwest, was found saturated with sodium phosphate. The deposit under the lake and along the edge is nearly 97 percent pure mirabilite sulfate. The lake covers about 200 acres. edge is muddy. Boring reveals a solid bed of mirabilite crystals.
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Regina
Sask
Biggar
Mothers bless Mother Graves Worm Exterminator cure
Children find relief as the worm exterminator relieves suffering and promotes health, with many mothers expressing gratitude for the product’s effects on their kids.
Saxony War Minister killed after Dresden riot
Herr Neuring, Saxony war minister, was seized by soldiers at Dresden after he refused to hear them. Demonstrators stormed the war ministry, dragged him from the building, and he was shot in the Elbe while attempting to swim to shore.
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Saxony
Copenhagen
Herr Neuring
Dresden
War Ministry
Elbe
Rumor of Serbian Revolution and Hungarian Troop Fraternizing
A Budapest despatch to the Exchange Telegraph cites an unconfirmed rumor of a Serbian revolution with troops fraternizing with the Hungarian Red Guards. The report remains unverified and details are uncertain.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Budapest
Serbia
Red Guards
Germany Will Sign New York Signed by German Leaders
Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the Nation, returns from four months in France and Germany and predicts German leaders will sign the peace treaty when faced with mass starvation. He cites conversations with cabinet ministers and peace commissioners who warned of non‑signing but says they would capitulate to avoid famine.
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New York
Oswald Garrison Villard
the Nation
France
Germany
Villard
Berlin
Co operative Horse Sales Organized Across Saskatchewan
The Cooperative Organization Branch of the Saskatchewan department of agriculture plans multiple cooperative horse sales province wide. Auctions may occur with horses listed through local agricultural society secretaries and cash or director approved payments. Buyers can attend several sales and inspect district stock efficiently.
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Co-operative Organization
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Turm
Agricultural Society
Minard's Liniment Praised From Personal Experience
A letter extols Minard's Liniment as the best liniment noting a badly jammed foot, applied liniment, and a full recovery by the next day. The writer signs with “Yours very truly.”
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Minard
Australia’s War Casualties in Australia Through Feb
Australia reports war casualties up to February 28 totaling 307000 with 400000 volunteers from a population under five million. Breakdown shows dead 58054 missing 193 prisoners 438 wounded 166606 sick 82409 unspecified 209.
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Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
Walton and Dalton Cartoon Exchange On Month Note
In a light cartoon strip Walton praises a favorite month while Dalton laments a due note set for the first of next month. The brief gag captures student life humor and deadlines.
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Walton
Dalton
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Pains
A Canadian made liniment claims rapid relief from sciatic pains rheumatic twinges lumbago neuritis and muscle strains with easy application clean use and economy.
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Sloan
Canada
Memorial Service for Japanese War Dead in Vancouver
Fifty five of one hundred ninety Japanese volunteers from Vancouver to the Canadian battalions in the Great War were killed and about one hundred wounded. A memorial service was held to honor the fallen.
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Vancouver
Miller's Worm Powders advertised for children’s worm relief
Wise mothers know when children are troubled with worms and use Miller's Worm Powders. It claims to be the most effective vermifuge, clearing the system and restoring health for comfort and growth, calling itself the most trustworthy worm exterminator.
Co operative Stockyards Meeting Planned in Saskatoon
A public meeting will be held in Saskatoon on May 26 to discuss forming a provincial federation of cooperative livestock shippers and the establishment of a cooperative owned abattoir and chilling plants.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Minard’s Liniment Cures Dandruff
A quirky ad line proclaims Minard’s Liniment cures dandruff while a separate quip notes the hardest person to locate is a dentist. The split slogan showcases topical humor and product promotion in a compact, period-style card.
The Cup That Cheers is a Noisy Crockery Item
A brief note describes a cup that cheers as a noisy piece of crockery. The remark hints at an amusing refill or careless use in a lighthearted tone. No further details are provided about origin date or maker.
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Atlantic Air Liners
Vickers Limited
Tic Air Service
U. S
Retail Merchants’ Convention
Co-Operative Horse Sales
Tero Hiloh
THE
WOO Edicine CO
Toronto
Wladser
Post
Fougera CO
Beekman ST
Lyman Oromto
le Crary
Haverstock RD
Hamraread
Eng
Seigel
Imperial Eureka Harness Oil
Imperial Eureka Harness Oiler
Tall Oil Limited
Powe Heat
Htc
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