Prairie Lumber Industry in the Prairie Provinces
The prairie provinces sustain a lumbering industry of note with 158 mills in 1915 producing about 250 million feet valued over 4.26 million dollars. Saskatchewan's forest supplied about two thirds, Alberta one fifth, Manitoba the rest. The prairie market consumes about 1.434 billion feet annually, mainly from British Columbia and other sources.
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Prairie
Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
United States
Home Forests Forest Protection
Canada
Good Report on Postum Cereal and Instant Postum
A physician lauds Postum with Grape Nuts as healthful, substituting coffee. He notes proper preparation yields a rich taste and color, and cites letters from another doctor endorsing Postum in households and patients’ families. Instant Postum described as dissolving quickly in hot water with similar cost and taste.
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Postum Coa
Windsor
Crocere Ies
War aims and united effort to end the conflict
A leader emphasizes total war effort with allies to maintain pressure on the enemy and prevent supplies to the foe. He vows full military naval and financial sacrifice and calls for unity to reach a decisive victory. In British Columbia a bill proposes homesteads and loans for returned soldiers to curb speculative land grabs.
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Europe
Tate
Eotterenre
Hague
Mueslisa
Penesian
British Columbia
Advice to Dyspeptics Well Worth Following
Dyspepsia sufferers face variable appetite with ravenous or poor hunger. The ad promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills as the sure remedy, promising rapid relief within a day and continued improvement with use. Pills are said to strengthen stomach and digestive organs and convert food into nourishment and energy. Available at all dealers 25 cents per box.
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Dr. Hamilton
Dr Hamilton
15 Years in Public Schools
Norman F Black analyzes the 1914 Saskatchewan education report noting average school year length 155 days and a total elementary enrollment of 111059. With 111059 students and 155 days, actual attendance of 11,171,989 implies only 63 percent attendance, meaning 47 of 100 children were absent daily. The piece compares Saskatchewan attendance with U S states, highlights long required instruction, and argues for improved school attendance.
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Saskakeean Education Department
Saskatchewan
Division of Education
Russell Sage Foundation
American Republic
United States
Mississippi
Oregon
Saakatabe
War News Gathers Duty to Your Country in Great War Call
Wartime appeal urging every man to do his part in the conflict. It questions whether readers are supporting those serving and encourages readers to recognize and cheer returning servicemen.
179th Cameron Highlanders Seek 300 Men for Overseas Battalion
Plea to judged readers to join the 179th Cameron Highlanders a distinctive Canadian regiment. Lieut Col Cantlie invites any physically fit Britisher to enlist offering three days paid leave to farm seed work and transport arranged after medical clearance. Communications go to the Adjutant Winnipeg.
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The
Cameron Highlanders
J. A Cantilie
O.C
179Th
Minto Street
Winnipeg
Mary Reassures About Family Linen Treasure
Mrs Brindle Now Mary speaks softly as a family heirloom table linen is promised safe. She insists no one will be told and notes the fabric remains in excellent condition despite two centuries in the family.
Fishing yields greater food than land per acre per year
It is estimated that an acre of good fishing in the sea will provide more food in a week than an acre of the best land could produce in a year.
Baby's Own Tablets Prove Safe for Constipation in Children
Mrs Andrew G Lund of Hughenden Alberta reports two children suffered constipation until Baby's Own Tablets were used. She recommends them as completely effective for all ages with safety. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario Canada.
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Andrew G. Lund
Hughenden
Alta
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Oat
Observant Manager Scolds Clerk Over Unprofessional Incident
An observant manager chides a clerk for inappropriate conduct while the clerk coyly suggests no extra fee. The piece then pivots to endorse Miller's Worm Powders as preventing worm-related ailments in children, claiming high child mortality from worms and promising health benefits.
Women in Britain urged to work farms for war effort
The government calls on women to join agricultural work and training programs as part of a national effort. Leaders cite the need to keep land cultivated, support food production, and replace scarce male labor with a female corps.
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Brtosse
Hume Long
Londos
He & Coverel
Womens National Lang Service
Orpe
Bieh Intends & Gidertase Agriculture
Tia
Minard’s Liniment Endorsed For Foot Jam Injury
A reader writes that after a heavy foot jam he used Minard’s Liniment and remained wet the next day, endorsing the product for healing joints and injuries. The letter is signed T. G McMullen.
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Minard
T. G McMullen
Superstition Trade Flourishes in Germany During War
Munich correspondent reports widespread prosecution of astrologers, soothsayers, and palmists who built a wartime fortune. A large network links adepts in towns to a central organization, blamed for mental breakdowns and self harm deaths. Forest fires attributed to friction from wind and rubbing tree branches.
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Germany
Munich
Beriier Tageblate
Prince Doing His Bit Admired by Primitive Methodist Chaplain
Captain Kendall praises the Prince of Wales for his humble acts among miners, noting he slept in a miner's cottage and chose plain surroundings over a mansion. The piece also mentions worm treatments, Oxford's wartime population drop, and a quip about writings bringing returns.
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Prince of Wales
Captain Kendall
Frost
A Midland
Call. Cp
Saskatchewan weed law enforces inspectors across districts
An amendment to the Noxious Weeds Act requires each municipal council to appoint inspectors and imposes a 25 fine on neglecting council duties. Six districts will host field men to visit inspectors and councils and enforce compliance.
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Saskatchewan
Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy Claimed Best Ever Cure
A user testimonies that after ten years of asthma the Dr J D Kellogg remedy provided relief. The ad proclaims it the one recognized, greatest asthma specific available, famed for never failing effectiveness and continued earning its market hold.
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J. D. Kellogg
Canadian Toy Makers Form Board in Toronto
A Canadian toy makers and toy sellers association is formed in Toronto with a board drawn from across Canada. The group approves a Maple Leaf design with Made in Canada stamped at the center, to brand future Canadian made toys with the stamp.
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Toy Nyers’ Association
Toronto
Canada
Steys
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