Britain owes Canada after wartime debt settlement
Ottawa's Globe correspondent reports a wartime financial reconciliation between the imperial and Dominion governments. It states Canada’s balance is settled except for certain items, with Britain now owing Canada about 214 million dollars. The piece recalls Britain funded troops and munitions, while Canada paid for munitions and significant foodstuffs, noting prior adjustments and large totals omitted from this balance.
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Ottawa
Toronto Globes
Lin Inperial
Domin
Great Britarin
Great Britain
Canada
Derminion
Be On the Job Canada World War Era Call to Duty
The piece argues wartime unity and personal sacrifice for national and global welfare. It warns of slackness, rising prices, and loss if effort wanes, urging individuals to stay productive and committed, serving both country and self through steady work and resilience.
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Canada
Victory Loan
Patriotic Fund
Red Cro
New broom makes near perfect clean sweep
A fresh initiative shows strong early results, delivering near complete progress across key operations. Officials note rapid adoption and broad support as the program reshapes daily routines and efficiency. Local observers compare momentum to a straight flush in a high-stakes effort.
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Quick Glamour Boost
An advertisement touts Danderine as a moisture rich hair tonic that cleanses dirt and oil, smooths strands, and adds gloss. It claims the product doubles hair beauty, prevents dandruff, and reduces hair loss with regular use, available for a few cents at druggists.
Superstitions Tied to Sneezing Through Daylight Hours
Across eras people linked sneezing to fate with a split judgment: noon to midnight deemed lucky, midnight to noon considered unlucky. The belief spans many cultures and reflects broader concerns about omens and personal fortune.
Thankful Mothers Praise Baby's Own Tablets in Canada
A customer letter from Mrs. David A. Anderson of New Glasgow Nova Scotia lauds Baby's Own Tablets. The Dr Williams Medicine Co advertises the laxative tablets priced at 25 cents a box and mailed from Brockville Ontario.
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Canada
David A. Anderson
New Glasgow
N. S
Dr. Wiliams Medicine Co
Brockyville, Ont
United Grain Growers Bonds Secured by Western Elevators
A two million dollar issue of six percent twenty year gold bonds by the United Grain Growers has been authorized. Sun Life of Canada purchased three quarters of the issue, backing elevators and real estate across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Winnipeg head office leads the Growers with officers Crerar Jones Kennedy Hand and Black.
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West
United Grain Growers
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
E. A. Macrutt
Sun Life
Canada
Sun Life of Canada
Canadian Life Company
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Winnipeg
T. A. Crerar
C. Price Jones
J. Kennedy
J. A. Hand
F. M. Black
The
Montreal
Egypt Faces Food Shortage Hurting Wheat Supplies Seizes Attention
The report notes a serious wheat shortage in Egypt with natives unable to obtain flour. It links the scarcity to years of cotton-driven neglect of food crop cultivation and highlights rising discontent amid import limits. Minard's Liniment is mentioned but not connected to the shortage.
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Egypt
Photograph flatterer sways judgment of a woman
A perceptual bias makes a flattering photo seem a better likeness to a woman than her mirror image. this effect highlights how external images shape self-perception and confidence in appearance.
Manitoba Road Grants Tendered Under Good Roads Act Plan
Manitoba to call tenders for about 800 miles of road grading within two months under The Good Roads Act. Contracts will cover two to 75 miles each, with work to include grading and graveling. Over 10 concrete bridges are planned, including a 650 foot steel bridge over the Red River and several concrete arches.
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Manitoba
Red River
la Salle River
Assiniboine River
Rapid Loading Records at Duluth Docks
The N. B. Ream passed through the Duluth canal on May 29 and returned with 11 880 gross tons of iron ore after 3 hours 45 minutes on the water. Other ships followed with 12 786 and 12 689 gross tons loaded in 45 and 35 minutes at the dock. The Duluth dock complex at Missabe & Northern is cited as the fastest pre loading pier in the world and ships have gained speeds around 1 000 tons in four minutes. coal unloading at Duluth and West ern and Berwind No 2 docks reached 1 150 and 1 272 tons per hour in the past summer.
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N. B. Ream
Duluth Ship Canal
H. D. Williams
D. G. Kerr
Duluth
Missabe
Northern Road
W. A. McConagle
L. C. Hanna
Syrup of Figs ad urges "California" label
Public advice promotes the "California" Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. The copy claims the product has a delicious flavor and full dosing directions on each bottle, urging mothers to use it without fear.
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California
The Candid Volunteer and the Rigid Enlistment Reply
An Australian wartime clerk recalls finding a enlistment form answer declaring “strictly sober.” A wry exchange follows as Pat the Irishman dodges a yardage arithmetic question. A final quip notes that a woman cannot reform a husband by constant lectures.
British Steel Firm Plans Vancouver Plant in British Columbia
A powerful British iron and steel company will locate in British Columbia to establish a full plant producing all product lines. Flotation work has begun for activity in western Canada with a capital of five million pounds. The project will utilize native BC ores and work with an established coal company with rail and water links.
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British Iron and Steel Company
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
England
Canada
Mill for Grinding Alfalfa Signals Growth in Alberta
A Southern Alberta local company buys a 15000 dollar alfalfa mill, enabling grinding of the whole plant into meal. The investment reflects rising alfalfa yields in Lethbridge and Coal Creek areas and promises a new industry in the district as the meal proves economical for feeding alfalfa.
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Lethbridge
Coaldale
Alberta
The Bigger the Smoke the Masher Fire
A brief note notes a growing blaze with rising smoke signaling intensifying fire. It highlights emergency crews responding and a nearby community watching as containment efforts proceed.
Willing workers seek jobs as labor market shifts
Workers eager to find positions collide with employers seeking skilled help amid shifting demand. The scene reflects broader labor market pressure as employers recruit across industries while job seekers pursue opportunities.
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Sun Life Assurance Co
Minard
Pat
B.C
Iron and Steel Industry
Pacific Coast
Bovril
Seorrit
Sodepesder
Boveri
Boirsailino
ALL Colors
Action
Higel
Fiat
Martin-Senour
Spic and Span
the Martin-Senour Co., Ltd
ST. Boniface
the Hirst
William Rogers
Dominion
William’ Rogers
WM. Rogers Mfg Co.,ltd
Sagen
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