Canada Needs Work Ethic To Meet War Debts
The article argues Canada must mobilize labor to extract wealth from natural resources to pay war debts and fulfill obligations. It stresses agriculture as the foundation of growth, calls for government focus on farming, and praises Hon. Duncan Marshall for urging farmer training so the next generation becomes elite farmers and wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Duncan Marshall
Alberta
Marshall
Canadian agriculture urged as best national path
In a speech, Mr Marshall argues Canada must unite to elevate farming as the finest occupation and path to citizenship. He laments teachers and public views belittling agriculture and urges education to inspire Canadian youth to pursue tilling the soil and livestock breeding for national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bruce
Alberta
Ontario
Belgium
Mr. Marshall
Dominion of Canada
Parlor Bolshevik Calls for Reform Met by Chloroform
The speaker demands land education church and marriage reforms, but a listener interrupts with a harsh yawn and suggests the remedy is chloroform. The exchange captures a tense moment as reform rhetoric clashes with blunt dismissal.
Government halts shipyard work on Clyde and Britain
The Glasgow Daily Record reports the government has ordered ceasing work on all warships on the Clyde except those near launch and that similar orders have gone to all British shipyards. The move will discharge thousands of workers.
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London
Clyde
Glasgow Daily Record
Great Britain
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Tops Pain Relief Oils
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is described as the most popular medicine for pains in joints muscles nerves and for neuralgia and rheumatism. Druggists and dealers attest to its wide demand due to superior healing qualities compared with other oils.
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Thomas
West Gains Many New Immigrants Winnipeg
Since the start of the year fifteen thousand four hundred thirty four settlers have entered Western Canada with capital and personal property valued at eight million five hundred seventy seven thousand eight hundred ninety three dollars. Most settle in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Manitoba receives two thousand sixty one, western Ontario four hundred twenty nine, Saskatchewan five thousand twenty six, Alberta six thousand one hundred fifty four, British Columbia. Nearly all are farmers with families, many taking homesteads or purchasing improved farms.
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West
Winnipeg
Western
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Ontario
British Columbia
French General Lemouton de Bois deFFre Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of General Lemouton de Bois deffre former chief of staff of the French army born in 1838. The obituary notes his long service and birth year.
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Paris
Lemouton de Boisdeffre
Wheat Price May Be Higher for Alberta Farmers
H W Wood president of the United Farmers of Alberta says farmers will receive at least last year’s price for this season’s wheat. Last year the price totaled 2.274 and 2.273 with carrying charges. Current discussions point to around 2.30 per bushel with export demand possibly pushing higher. The Canada Grain Board will meet again on the second Thursday in September.
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Calgary
Alberta
H. W. Wood
United Farmers of Alberta
Canadian Grain Board
Wood
United States
Mr. Wood
Duluth
Canada Grain Board
Freckle Remedy Using Lemons and Orchard White
A newspaper snippet promotes lemon juice mixed with orchard white as a cheap freckle remover and complexion enhancer. It claims the lotion lightens freckles and blemishes when applied daily to face neck arms and hands and asserts the formula is harmless.
Viscount Grey to sail for New York September 16
London announces Viscount Grey the new British ambassador to the United States will sail for New York on September 16.
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Viscount Grey
London
United States
New York
Real Spree Wedding Anniversary Outing
A playful line shows a couple celebrating a wedding anniversary by planning a frivolous shopping outing. They joke about buying something useless they cannot afford, reflecting a lighthearted domestic moment.
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Kitty
Putnam's Corn Ex Sold Despite Counterfeit Salve Warning
A local druggist sold a cheap acid salve as Putnam's Corn Ex causing burns. The authentic Putnam's claims to cure corns and is offered at 25 cents at all dealers.
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Putnam’s
Putnam's
10000 Yet To Come Ottawa Expects Homeward Troops
The Militia Department estimates about 10 000 Canadian Expeditionary Force members remain in England awaiting passage home. Delays arise from dependents needing accommodation on transport ships and the need for boats for women and children. Once ships are available the remainder of Canada’s army should reach Canadian shores quickly.
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Ottawa
England
Militia Department
Canada
Seven Whiskey Stills Raided Near Saskatoon
Inspector J M Danis of the inland revenue department and provincial officers raided seven illicit whiskey stills in the Canora district east of Saskatoon. Eight men were arrested and fined a total of 1870 dollars. the stills were confiscated. It marks the largest single round up since Saskatchewan went dry.
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Saskatoon
Canora
Sask
Here
J. M. Danis
Inland Revenue Department
R.N. W.M.P
Saskatchewan
George and Jack exchange a quirky hallway joke
A humorous dialogue where George says he will kiss a girl once for every step home. Jack asks her reaction. George notes she became angry and went upstairs to change into a hobble skirt.
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George
Jack
Debate on Four Quarts Making a Gallon Cited
A Chicago Tribune quote frames the question of which of the four quarts constitutes a gallon as a sensible debate compared with which separate forces defeated the Central Powers in a war.
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Chicago Tribune
Third Dose Relief Fifth Dose Diarrhoea Stopped
A Toronto based advert promotes Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for diarrhoea noting relief after the third and fifth doses. It claims the product strengthens the heart and system without causing constipation and warns against substitutes. The testimonial from W H Arnold of Fort QuAppelle Saskatchewan cites dramatic improvement after five doses. Price 35c, produced by The T Mubure Co Limited Toronto Ont.
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Fowler
W. H. Arnold
Fort Qu’Appelle
Sask
Luminous Trail and Ribbon Mark Trails With Luminous Paint
Wartime use of luminous paint guides scouts and citizen soldiers. British forces used discs with spikes for signaling in trenches and damaged areas. Luminous ribbon marked forest trails and patches on stretcher-bearers to prevent friendly fire. Some propose marking street names with the paint for visibility.
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promoted
A public notice extols Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a simple cure to parasitic infections affecting children and warns of the dangers posed by worms to young lives.
Allied Intervention Sought to Counter Bolsheviks in Russia
Dr. Camille Martiny, returning Danish Red Cross head, calls for Allied intervention to salvage Kolchak and Denikin efforts against Bolsheviks. He warns bourgeoise fear and prejudice threaten success while British pullout in north Russia risks German dominance as Germany seeks an eastern road.
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Copenhagen
Admiral Kolchak
Denikine
Camille Martiny
Russia
Danish
Red Cross
Germany
Big Expenditure for CN North Battleford Works
Canadian National Railway plans a major North Battleford project costing about 100000 dollars. The site features a 15 stall roundhouse, an 86 by 40 foot machine shop, a compressed air driven turntable, and full machine shop equipment. The new roundhouse rises behind the existing one and is one and a half times larger. over 4000 barrels of cement will be used.
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North Battleford
Canadian National Railways
Mount Vesuvius Erupts Again Near Rome
After loud rumblings Mount Vesuvius has begun erupting with two lava streams toward the valley. Officials report no heavy eruption and no immediate threat to base villages.
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Mount Vesuvius
Rome
No Work for Handwriting Expert Posts Typewriter Boom
A humorous exchange shows a handwriting expert unable to find work as everyone switches to using typewriters. The quip reflects a shift in labor demand and the public's embrace of new technology.
Canadian Soldiers Seeking Land Under Soldiers' Settlement Plan
Canadian soldiers rush to farm land via the Soldiers' Settlement Board. By July 31 25 000 applications were filed. 22 000 processed with 74 percent approved. About 6500 loans and 3500 free land grants. Expenditures reached 20 500 000 with an average loan of 3100. No drop in demand as 600 veterans train in farming centers.
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Regina
Soldiers’ Settlement Board
Col. R. Innes
Innes
Want Villa Dead Or Alive In Texas Reward Offer
Governor Or tie Rubio of Michican offers 50000 gold for Francisco Villa dead or alive as stated at the Mexican consul's office in Galveston. The bounty adds to 25000 gold from Chihuahua and 100000 pesos deposited at Chihuahua city for the capture of the bandit.
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Galveston
Texas
Ortie Rubio
Michican
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Cusicus
Truth About Some People Provokes Disagreement
A sharp remark notes that truth often offends, calling out that honesty upsets certain individuals more than other criticisms. The line underscores the clash between candor and social sensitivity.
All Night with a Percees Asthma Remedy Claim
Sufferer endures asthma attacks overnight. Morning finds him unfit for business, yet tasks must continue. Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is promoted as a prompt preventive that drives away attacks.
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A Per Cee
Livestock Shipments Highlight Battleford District Output
The Battleford district shipped 120 cars of stock with official certificates since July 1. Much of the shipping came from Turtleford, where thousands of cattle are fattened on prairie grasses. The stock are fat cattle, not rushed to market due to a lack of feed in dry areas.
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North
Battleford
Turtleford
Rural Teacher Coalition Strives for Better School Quality
The Rural Teacher Coalition of schools seeks better buildings and advantages, but stresses that recruiting well equipped teachers is key to improving public schools. They argue that underpaid rural teachers deter communities from sustaining strong educational programs.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Germans Seek Emigration from Berlin as Masses Apply
Five million Germans have applied to leave Germany via the central bureau of immigration and its four sub stations. Most plan to emigrate to South America while many also indicate a wish to settle in Palestine.
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Berlin
Central Bureau of Immigration
South America
Palestine
Care of Home and Children Health Trial Promoted
A mother’s daily duties strain health and nerves but Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a cure. The article argues women need rich blood for strength and cites widespread improvements among wives and mothers who use the pills. It urges ill and tired readers to try the remedy to renew health and support family.
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Dr. Williams
Destroy Cold Storage Eggs Winnipeg
Four hundred pounds of cold storage eggs were destroyed here on instructions from the chief city health inspector.
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Winnipeg
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