Red Cross Campaign Expands Across Saskatchewan
The Red Cross plans nationwide enrollment from June 5 to 11, with a Provincial Committee led by Commissioner W. F. Kerr and W. F. Marshall directing southern and northern efforts. Rural municipalities will be the unit, with organizers in over forty areas and support from former Victory Loan workers. The goal is one dollar for adults and twenty five cents for junior members, funds for crippled children.
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Saskatchewan
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
W. F. Kerr
Regina
D. H. McDonald
Fort Qu’Appelle
PF. C. Grant
Moose Jaw
Bank of Hamilton
Col Cross
M.la
Col. Jas. McAra
G.W.V.A
Kerr
W. F. Marshall
Saskatoon
Victory Loan
School Teachers’ Association
Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association
Britain’s 1920 trade boom boosts surplus and exports
Britain's fiscal year ends with a £200 million surplus between income and outgo, a £41.1 million reduction in floating debt, and continued capital account use. Exports rose by £240 million with gains in 85 of 98 markets. India led as top customer, followed by France and the United States. Trade with India doubled, signaling strong postwar confidence. A Worthing barrister favored burial in a wicker basket.
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Great Britain
India
France
United States
Britain
St Thomas Times-Journal
Can the Deaf Be Made to Hear
An advertisement claims Catarrhozone cures deafness caused by catarrh. It describes relief from ear inflammation and catarrh symptoms, with a two month treatment for one dollar. Sold everywhere or by Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
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Ces
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Wheat as Prairie Mainstay: Will Acreage Grow or Stall
The Montreal Family Herald outlines a long view of prairie wheat production. In Minnesota the peak came in 1909 with acreage and yield later declining, while per acre yields held steady. Prof Boss urges keeping wheat as a cash crop, forecasting stronger prices, and notes diversification into other crops and livestock as farming evolves beyond the pioneer phase.
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Prairie Provinces
Minnesota
Boss
Minnesota College of Agriculture
Montreal Family Herald
Canada Study Reveals Global Coal Reserves Distribution
A geological congress in Canada reports the United States holds about 3.84 trillion tons, 52 percent of world reserves, while Canada totalled 1.234 trillion. China 996 billion, Britain 190 billion, with Great Britain once the top exporter. Western Coal Review Winnipeg.
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United States
Great Britain
Canada
China
Western Coal Review
Winnipeg
Real Re-Adjustment Urges BC Economy Across All Sectors
Vancouver Sun quotes an economic call to put every store firm and industry in British Columbia on the operating table to reveal a workable program to resume trade. It argues losses from suspensions exceed cuts needed to keep firms alive and cites inflated construction costs and high labor demands as factors.
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British Columbia
Vancouver Sun
Calgary Named After Col. Macleod's Scottish Estate
Calgary Alberta was named in 1876 by Col. James Macleod then head of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. He chose the name from his former home, Calgary a small estate on the Isle of Mull Scotland.
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Calgary
Alberta
Col. Macleod
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Isle of Mali
Scotland
Manitoba Grant Expands Agricultural Instruction For Youth
A Dominion Agricultural Instruction Act grant to Manitoba totaling 77113 funds extension schools and home economics teaching while boosting boys and girls clubs. The act supports dairy work beekeeping Killarney farm soil analysis and survey. By 1919 institutes and clubs reached 220 central and 1200 branch clubs with 26500 members and thousands of exhibits across fairs.
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Manitoba
Killarney
Registration of Grimm Alfalfa in Alberta
Don H. Bark of the Irrigation Investigation Branch at Brooks Alberta registers Grimm alfalfa seed grown by six farmers near Brooks. L. H. Newman of the Canadian Seed Growers Association relays that certificates will be issued. Inspectors found the fields meet registration standards, marking a major step for the Brooks district as seed growers and distributors seek its pure stock.
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Canada
Don H. Bark
Canadian Pacific Railway
Brooks
Alberta
Bark
L. H. Newman
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Grimm
Mistress’s Milk Etiquette Test Sparks Toaster Tale
A country maid is instructed by her mistress to bring milk at seven each evening. On the first night she carries the glass directly to the room, prompting a lecture on proper etiquette. The next night she arrives with a milk tray and asks if a spoon is needed or if she should drink directly.
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Jane
Corn Removal Ad With Provocative Language
An old advertisement mocks medical provocation by comparing it to stepping on sore corns. It promotes Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor as an effective solution, claims Noccorn lasts if the product is applied, and prices it at 25 cents each.
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Jones
Smith
Farmers Optimistic on Prospects for Next Crop Season
Farmers expect a favorable crop season with open weather last fall enabling more work and preparation for seeding. Total area is uncertain but unlikely to exceed last year, with Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba showing varied acreage. Some districts like McLeod Alberta and Lloydminster Battleford anticipate larger or first time crop plantings. Farmers overall remain hopeful for the coming season.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Mcleod
Lloydminster
Battleford
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Promised Relief
A Trembling heart sufferers ad promises prompt and permanent relief from palpitation. A Tilbury Ontario woman reports 25 years of severe palpitations eased after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills with weight gain and renewed vigor. Price 50c per box, The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario offers mail order.
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Milburn
F. X. Gauthier
Tilbury
Ont
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Hog Prices Rally Across Ontario and Eastern Canada
A sharp rebound in hogs across Ontario and eastern Canada follows past farmer selling of brood sows. Reports from the Ontario Department of Agriculture show brood sows trading around 90 to 125 dollars and good Shorthorn cows at about 95 dollars, with small pigs scarce at 12 to 16 dollars per pair. Industry voices warn that hasty selling hurts breeders and affirm the value of informed marketing.
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Ontario
Canada
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Brant
Kent
Simcoe
Peel
High Price For Pure Bred Stock At Edmonton Show
Two records were set at the spring livestock show in Edmonton. Sedate Dale, a Shorthorn bull bred by A. M. Steed of Lethbridge, sold for $900 the highest price for a Canadian bull this year. The prize steer in the calf feeding contest brought thirty cents a pound and five weight, shown by Norman Williams of Vermilion, Alberta.
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Edmonton
Sedate Dale
A. M. Steed
Lethbridge
Canada
Norman Williams
Vermillion
Alberta
Census Forecast Shows 440 Million Under British Flag
The Buffalo Courier notes the census month of the British Empire is expected to reveal about 440 million people under the British flag, claiming the largest gathering under any government in history.
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Buffalo Courier
John Eliot Bible Translation Said to Be Pen Crafted
The account notes Eliot spent over three years on his Indian language Bible translation and purportedly wrote it with a single pen, illustrating his dedication and method.
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John Eliot
Coins are struck not cast to prevent size variations
The principal reason coins are struck rather than cast is metal contraction on cooling. Counterfeit coins, being cast, show fatal size variations that authentic struck coins do not.
Prince maintains vigor with daily exercises and training
The Daily Mail explains the Prince stays exceptionally fit by performing some form of exercise daily plus fifteen minutes of physical training each morning, helping him manage a heavy schedule.
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Daily Mail
Canada Denmark bacon exports shift since 1913
In 1920 Canada supplied Great Britain with exactly twice as much bacon as Denmark did. This marks a major change from the pre war year 1913 when Denmark sent into Great Britain over eleven times the Canadian total.
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Canada
Great Britain
Denmark
Turkish roof ceremony guards new home with garlic and shoe
In Turkey the moment the roof is ready a string of garlic and an old shoe are hung from the top eave to ward off the evil eye. Minard's Liniment for Burns, Etc. is mentioned.
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Turkey
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Red Cross Campaign
Worthing
England
Dodd
Mares Sar Lane Ds Cine
Grimm Alfalfa
Western Canada
Fletcher
the Centaur Company
New York City
Mumia
Dominion
Dominion Quality
Dominion Service
Dominion Comfort
Ford
Chevrolet
Dominion Tires
Canada Starch Co., Limited
the Prince
Minard
Burns
W. WN. UL
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