Value of True Manhood in War and Aftermath
Editorial argues the all round man proved vital in World War I and will be needed to face postwar challenges. It highlights the role of education and moral development, praises the Y.M.C.A. for expanding to town and country work, and notes the creation of a Town and Country Work department by the National Y.M.C.A. Council of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cali
Army
Y.M.C.A
National
Y.M.C. A. Council of Canada
YMCA Plan Seeks to Unite Small Communities in Canada
The article promotes a Town and Country Work plan by Y M C A to form district associations in Western Canada. It urges pooling resources and hiring an expert secretary to train volunteers, enabling local men and boys to lead within their communities. It notes benefits of self-reliance over outside aid and cites land applications by veterans near Grand Forks B C from Phoenix City men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Y.M.C.A
Grand Forks
B.C
Phoenix City
Defaulters Penalty Planned by Ottawa Justice Minister
Hon. Arthur Meighen acting minister of justice announced an intention to introduce a bill disqualifying male defaulters. The duration of the disqualification will be set by Mr. Meighen when the bill is introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Meighen
Miller's Worm Powders Advertised as Palatable to Children
The nostrum is described as sweet and tasty to children with no hesitancy in taking it. It promises to end worm troubles and acts as a strengthening stimulant correcting digestion disorders caused by worms and promoting a healthy developmental tone.
Food Riots in Stalsund Leave Troops Needed
Berlin dispatch reports serious food riots at Stalsund in Pomerania. Troops were summoned after clashes. several were killed and wounded in the disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stalsund
Pomerania
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Fiume Question Settled in London Dispatch
Paris dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports full accord with the Italian government on Fiume becoming an autonomous port for two years before its transfer to Italy. Authorities expect orderly administration during the interim and a final designation of sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paris
Fiume
Italy
Well and Strong as Ever in Lindale and Alto
Sickness leads to appreciating health and letters praise Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. C E Raymus reports relief after five boxes and recommends the treatment. John Torbett and Thomas Austin also commend the pills for kidney and back ailments. Available 25c a box from Edmonson Bates Co Toronto. avoid substitutes.
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Lindale
Alta
Dr. Chase
C. E. Raymus
John Torbett
Thomas Austin
Earl Grey
Dr. Chases
Edmonson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
A. W. Chase
M.D
Peace Treaty Protects Europe and Sets German Status
Marcel Hutin reports in Echo de Paris that the council of three will settle Germany’s status to secure European peace. A veto blocks Drang Nach Osten, prevents Bolshevik alliance, and bars German-Austria incorporation. Alsace Lorraine is handed to France under League oversight. Austria becomes a neutral republic. A new German frontiers outline was shown by a tri-national commission.
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Paris
Germany
Council of Three
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Council
Europe
Austria
M. Hutin
League of Nations
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Viscount Morley
Great Britain
Andre Tardieu
Charles H. Haskins
United States
Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor Adclaims
An old fashioned medical remedy advertises Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor as a painless vegetable formula to remove lumps from feet. The ad promises guaranteed results and urges buyers to insist on Putnam's, pricing 25 cents per bottle.
Soldier settlement boards reorganized for loan applications
Regina and Saskatoon soldier settlement boards expand operations to handle increasing loan applications. A permanent Prince Albert board with eleven staff reports to Ottawa. Seven inspectors process loans while Saskatoon also hosts a permanent board under the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Soldier Settlement Board
Prince Albert
Ottawa
Saskatoon
Japan Supplying Cotton Canvas for South African Tarpaulins
Japan provides cotton canvas to South Africa for tarpaulin manufacture, aiding railways. The transmission reflects wartime supply efforts and trade links, with Japanese shipments supporting South African rail infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Cat and dog life described in a humorous contrast
A playful observation contrasts domestic comforts with restless energy as a man balances two sides of life. The metaphor likens purring in the parlor to barking in the kitchen, highlighting divided behavior.
Edmonton Stock Receipts Surge in March Figures
March cattle receipts at Edmonton stock yards rose sharply to 2,833 from 1,408 a year earlier, with 588 calves, more than double last year. Hog receipts fell to 2,729 from 4,676, while sheep reached 2,410 versus 11 previously. Horses moved through the yards 534, up from 203. Cattle year-to-date total 12,917, up from 5,248. calves 1,234 vs 720. Hog year-to-date 10,411, down from 12,375. sheep 8,949 vs 155. horses 1,272, nearly quadruple 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Sold for Palpitations
A Ontario woman writes she suffered dizziness and weakness from heart palpitations and anemia. After eight boxes of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, she regained energy and can work daily. The T Milburn Co. offers them at 50 cents a box in Canada by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn
Walter Greives
Apsley
Ont
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
German militarism broken, Hindenburg vows resignation reported
Reports from Kolberg recount Field Marshal von Hindenburg declaring that German militarism is broken forever. The dispatch notes General Groener, once munitions chief and Hindenburg's chief successor, is also resigning as received here.
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Coblenz
von Hindenburg
Groener
Department of Munitions
Kolberg
Minard's Liniment Used by Physicians
Punch and Judy shows began in Italy in the 17th century and likely reached England during Charles II's reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Italy
England
Charles II
An Oil That Is Famous
Though Canada is not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil it is the home of the famous compound Its good name spread to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand where it is on sale and in demand across distant lands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Thomas
Central
South America
West Indies
Australia
New Zealand
Man provokes with age defying foolish act remark
A quote notes there is no age limit to a man making a fool of himself, reflecting on disregard for maturity in public conduct.
Bombardment on Archangel Front Presses On
Bolshevik forces continue shelling Allied positions on the upper Dvina while gunboats fight their way upstream through ice. It will be several days before the vessels reach Bereznik area.
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Archangel
Upper Dvina
Bereznik
Isolation of Germany Traced as Peace Plan Measure
The council of foreign ministers at the peace conference weighs complete economic isolation of Germany if it refuses to sign the peace treaty. The plan was submitted to the ministers of the supreme economic council for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Council of Foreign Ministers
Supreme Economic Council
Baby Remedies Sold By Mail In 25 Cent Boxes
An advertisement urges parents to keep Baby's Own Tablets for common childhood ailments. It claims the tablets regulate bowels aid digestion relieve colds fevers and minor illnesses. A Quebec mother testimonial backs the product and it is offered by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Breckville Ontario. Also mentions Holloway's Corn Cure as a relief for corns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moise Cadotte
Makamik
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Breckville, Ont
Moisture Levels Improve in Prairie Belt Report
Lethbridge Herald notes second crop report shows east and southeast districts with favorable moisture. Depths are 18 to 24 inches in sod and in summer fallow, with breaking conditions ideal. Aldersyde area reports good land workup but limited moisture. Macleod areas near normal for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alta
Lethbridge Herald
Aldersyde
Macleod West
Barber Gives Customer A Dime After Razor Slip
In a humorous exchange the barber jokes about deducting a cent from future cuts after a razor slip. The customer claims it’s nothing for a man to walk out with a dime won. The scene captures a light wartime era banter in a Boston Transcript style.
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Boston Transcript
Canadians barred from Russia duty with British forces
The dispatch states that no Canadians of any rank are being considered for duty with the British forces operating in Russia. This formal prohibition affects all applicants and applies across ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Bromide Quinine Tablets Promote Health Claim
An old advertisement notes a single Bromo Quinine tablet product with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box and claims the tablets remove the cause of colds grip and influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Age and a little brother tell one girl.
A short item notes an age detail and a younger brother related to a single girl, outlining a brief family situation without further context.
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