Propaganda Drive Aims to Split Anglo American Ties
The column warns of a deliberate English speaking world propaganda campaign aimed at sowing anti American sentiment in Canada and the British Empire. It links German interests to Hearst newspapers Sinn Fein and Irish American groups and urges retaliation and mutual suspicion across the border.
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Canada
British Empire
United States
Mclean’s
Europe
Germany
Hearst
Sinn Feiners
Ireland
England
Canadians urged to preserve Anglo American unity for lasting peace
A former Lloyd George aide warns Canadians that anti American sentiment and pro German propaganda could damage Empire Republic harmony. He says Canada, as a British Dominion, holds the key to a permanent world peace by fostering unity between the United States and Britain while resisting scornful, counterproductive actions.
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Germany
Great Britain
United States
League of Nations
Canada
Lloyd George
Republic
France to Purchase Ships From Britain
French Undersecretary Mr. Bignon reports hopeful, swift gains from talks in London on ships and coal with British ministers. Britain shows sympathy and willingness to negotiate sales, while denying any gifts of ships, and urges France to recognize Britain’s sea power and concessions.
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France
Britain
Mr. Bignon
Mercantile Marine
London
England
Bignon
Healthy Children Sleep Well and Rise Happy
The ad claims a busy, happy child sleeps well while the sickly child is cross. Baby's own Tablets are promoted as a mild laxative that regulates bowels and aids sleep. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Her Vote Dora Browns Suit and Squirrel Toque
A playful exchange contrasts Dora and Flora discussing voting and choices. Flora mentions her brown suit and a squirrel toque while noting the wisdom of knowing when to forgo an advantage as well as when to seize an opportunity.
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Dora
Flora
Lloyd George parallels De Valera to Davis over Ireland claim
The New York World says Mr. Lloyd George in the House of Commons rebutted the Senate resolution backing Sinn Fein by arguing De Valera poses the same separatist claim as Jefferson Davis did. It notes how Congress often supports insurrection abroad but resents similar aims when applied to itself.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
de Valera
Jefferson Davis
Great Britain
Ireland
United States
South
Senate
Congress
New York World
Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia Master Sweeps
A humorous exchange follows a claim that Minard's Liniment relieves neuralgia. The master mocks a boy named John and a helper Roy, questioning their work as Roy reports sweeping dust from the shop.
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Minard
John
Roy
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Sold With Heart Weakness Claims
The advertisement touts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as a cure for fainting spells dizziness shortness of breath and heart weakness. A testimonial from Mrs C A S Drake of Paris Ontario claims improved health after using nearly two boxes. Price is 50 cents per box with mail order available from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
United States Imports From Alberta Increase in 1919
United States Consul S C Keat reports Alberta exports to the US rose by about 7 million in 1919 to 17.59 million, with Calgary handling 10.99 million, Edmonton 4.90 million, and Lethbridge 1.70 million. Cattle led Calgary’s exports at 3.85 million. hides jumped. wool and butter rose. Edmonton’s top export was raw furs followed by meat.
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United States
Calgary
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Minard's Liniment Heralds Cures Burns and More
An old advertisement proclaims Minard's Liniment cures burns and more. It asserts relief for injuries and other ailments with confident claims. The copy reflects period marketing language and health tonics common to its era.
British Columbia to Change Road Rules
Legislation to amend the Highway Act proposes switching British Columbia from left to right driving. Most of the province would adopt July next, while Vancouver Island and areas served by the British Columbia Electric Railway have until December 31, 1921 to implement the change. Rail lines face costly track and car alterations estimated at 700000 to 1000000 dollars, funded by public money or higher fares. The move aligns with North American practice and eases tourist travel accustomed to right hand drive.
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British Columbia
Vancouver Island
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
United States
Canada
Salmon Ship Sails For the Far North
The Star of Russia, first Alaska Packers ship to sail for the far north this spring, carries a season’s supply of food cans machinery and worker clothing to cannery stations. The ship serves as warehouse and store for workers and natives, then returns to the Golden Gate with the season’s pack.
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San Francisco
California
Star of Russia
Alaska Packers
Star
Pacific
Golden Gate
Danderine Promises Relief For Hair Loss And Dandruff
An advertisement urges men to buy a small bottle of Danderine from drug or toilet counters to stop hair loss and dandruff. It claims applying the product to the scalp will halt shedding, restore hair vitality, thickness, and color after several uses.
Not Exactly A Triumph Dialogue Snippet
A brief exchange where Arthur resents being mocked and Joan defines triumph as achieving a hard task, revealing a domestic dispute tone in a concise dialogue fragment.
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Arthur
Joan
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