Mixed farming gains favor in Chauvin district
Chauvin Alberta farmers sent a forty eight car cattle train to Chicago, the district's largest shipment and run entirely by growers. Mixed farming spreads in the area and prosperity follows as more cattle are planned for disposal this fall. The Chauvin development reflects Western Canada trend from stockraising to grain crops toward more livestock without reducing grain output.
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Chauvin
Alberta
Chicago
Canada
Engineers survey Flin Flon Copper Mine for Manitoba rail links
Hayden Stone Co of New York officials, after inspecting Northern Manitoba, report favorable findings on the Flin Flon Copper Mine. Negotiations may finish in December, with a proposed railway from the Pass toward the mine spanning over seventy miles. The mine is valued around two million dollars. Hayden Stone acts for J. C. Jackson, Utah copper interests.
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Hayden, Stone Co
New York
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Hayden Stone Co
Cascarets Provide Gentle Relief for Bilious Rascals
Advert shows Cascarets as a safe laxative to ease biliousness headaches colds and constipation. It claims Cascarets remove liver and bowel poisons without gripe sickness or inconvenience and work while you sleep at a low cost from the drug store.
Manitoba Fruit and Honey Production Outlook
Manitoba reports three hundred barrels of apples sold from a Manitoba orchard this year. Officials announce one million pounds of honey will be produced in the province this season, a rise of over one hundred thousand pounds from last year after a careful survey of the honey industry.
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Manitoba
Tonic Treatment for the Nerves
In severe nervous disorders a tonic remedy is advised. Dr Williams Pink Pills act on the nerves through the blood, building up strength and aiding recovery. Affected individuals like Miss Annie L Johnston of Listowel Ontario report improved health and weight after months of use. The pills are sold at 50 cents a box, six boxes for 2.50, via The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Canada Coal Output by Provinces in 1917
The 1917 Canadian coal table shows production in three provinces nil. National output reached 14,015,588 tons valued at 47,643,646 dollars. Nova Scotia led with 6,324,684 tons, Alberta followed with 4,723,189 tons.
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Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Canada
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Women and angels harmonize on harp criticism
A historical note claims women should be pleasant angels since they love harping. The remark characterizes women as fond of repetitive criticism and music making in a provocative, period voice.
Manitoba college enrolls 300 new students amid returning soldiers
To Further Education Manitoba Agricultural College has enrolled over three hundred new students, bringing class attendance to five hundred. Many returned soldiers are among the new students. A school on Snake Island, 140 miles north of Selkirk, provides equal facilities by water access, reflecting regional education efforts in sparsely populated districts.
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Manitoba Agricultural College
Snake Island
Selkirk
Manitoba
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Delivers Immediate Relief
Complete in itself it requires no other medicine to be effective and does not fail to do its work. The product promises a straightforward solution for parasite problems with reliable performance.
Political Party Worker Shines In Local Campaign Efforts
A veteran party worker stands out for his effectiveness in ground campaigning and voter outreach. He coordinated volunteers, scheduled canvassing, and secured crucial local support boosting party visibility ahead of elections.
Scottish minister returns to note of praise for sexton
A Scottish minister, back from vacation, asked the sexton how things went. The sexton replied that all went very well and noted the crowd’s praise, joking that most ministers leave someone worse than themselves to fill the pulpit, but you never do, sir.
Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss Honors Barony
The United Kingdom grants a barony to Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss GCB after he relinquishes the post of First Sea Lord to Earl Beatty.
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Rosslyn Wemyss
United Kingdom
Sir Rosslyn Wemyss
G.C.B
Earl Beatty
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills touted for stress relief
An Ottawa reader recounts rapid heart and nerve recovery after using Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills. The advertisement claims the pills rebuild the heart and nerve system, with six boxes curing the user and enabling daily work. Price is 50 cents per box, available from The T Milburn Co Limited in Toronto.
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Milburn
W. A. Wright
Hopewell Ave
Ottawa
Ont
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Listen to This Freezone Corn Remedy Promoted
A Cincinnati authority touts a drug named freezone that soothes a corn in moments and lifts the entire corn with root and all. The ether compound dries on contact and allegedly costs little per quarter-ounce, warning that cutting a corn is a dangerous habit.
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Cincinnati
Deaf people should enjoy better health than others
The statement suggests deaf individuals might have improved health due to not catching every detail, implying a belief about health awareness or risk exposure among the Deaf community. Further context or sources are needed for accuracy and nuance.
People Save Money By Skipping Soap Purchases
A short note suggests some individuals cut expenses by not buying soap. It mentions potential savings and implies behavior varies by household.
If a Man Speaks Truth It Is When He Is Angry
A concise maxim asserts that truthfulness surfaces from anger. The quotation links honesty to emotional intensity, implying guarded or selective candor arises under provocation. It reflects a view on motive and expression in moral choice.
Keeping Fit by Dr. Samuel Hamilton
War era fitness advice urges outdoor exercise and a clean system. It promotes cleansing routines, kidney health, and anti uric acid remedies like Anuric and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to boost overall vitality. Readers are urged to seek free kidney advice and buy Anuric from druggists.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Dr Thomas’s Electric Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
When nerves ache or the back is crippled by lumbago, Dr Thomas’s Eclectric Oil is recommended. Rubbed in well it quiets pain and creates ease and rest. The liniment claims unmatched curative properties and invites a trial to build faith.
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Dr. Thomas
Remembering Elopement Hardships for Girls
A historic note counsels girls that fleeing marriage to elope is simpler than returning home. It frames elopement as a quicker path than enduring social pressures, with an undertone of caution about family judgment.
Distemper Curing Minard's Liniment Noted
A humorous note recalls how Minard's Liniment supposedly cures distemper and how a printer's misprint sparked joy. The piece mocks edits and typographical errors, citing a toast to "The Army" and a battle scarred veteran misread as bottle scarred.
Bank of England's beer selling privilege from 1694 charter
The Bank of England holds the right to sell beer without a license per its 1694 incorporation charter dated July 27. It could open a bar on Threadneedle Street or deliver beer by wagon if it chose, but it has not attempted to exercise the privilege.
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Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
Minard's Liniment Credited By Reader
A reader praises Minard's Liniment for relief during a severe La Grippe attack and notes repeated effectiveness in similar illnesses. The testimonial is signed by Hutchinson and mentions past winter use.
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Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
Hutchinson
Britain Sets Record In Live Stock Exports In August
August marked a record month for British livestock exports with over a million dollars in sales to breeders of pedigree stock. Since New Year’s Day about 400000 have been paid for horses cattle sheep and pigs. In August 518 horses were shipped, Holland buying 102 head at 580 dollars each and Belgium 98 at 1350 dollars each. During the month 916 cattle were exported with the United States taking 31, Canada 41, Uruguay 30, and Argentina 99. Sheep total 1819 head with the United States purchasing 480.
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Holland
Belgium
United States
Canada
Uruguay
Hidden Message in Names Sparks Curious Exchange
A playful line hints that a girl’s identity may alter perceptions. the joke suggests revealing one’s own name could reveal a misjudgment about her. The quip relies on wordplay about names and sweetness.
Actress Becomes Artist In Stage Transformation
A performer shifts from acting to visual art in a stagecraft showcase. The transformation highlights the cross discipline move as the audience observes the artist redefine identity through performance and creation.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement and Other Snippets
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine with a money back guarantee and 75 cent price, claiming internal action through the blood for mucous surfaces. Additional lines promote asthma remedies and odd general quips about bars, milk pails, and a Kelloge asthma product. The text reads like a collage of early 20th century patent medicine promos.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Relief
Advert shows corn treatment advertised as a 23 cent cure with fifty years of use. Putnam's Corn Extractor costs 25 cents at dealers and guarantees relief from corns.
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Putnam’s Corn
Putnam's
Soft Drinks Ingredients and Common Additives
The piece explains bottled soft drinks contain water, flavor, sweetener, and carbon dioxide as essentials. It notes possible coloring, acids such as citric or tartaric, spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, and a trace of alcohol often present.
Portable garage sales guidance quoted by Kansas City Journal
A quotation from the Kansas City Journal emphasizes tailoring language to the customer when promoting a portable garage. The exchange notes pronunciation aligned with the buyer and highlights practical sales speech.
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Kansas City Journal
Strike for Freedom Prompts Student Union in Shanghai
Shanghai students organize a union of about 20 000 members, including one quarter girls, seeking freedom of speech and press. They have struck for these rights, not shorter hours or different teachers, and the movement is reportedly spreading to other cities as evidence of China's democratic push.
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Shanghai
China
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