Canada’s Offer to Settlers and Investors Amid War
The Economist highlights Canada as a vast land with strong self-government, robust banks, and growing opportunities. It notes Canada’s wheat capacity, favorable land prices, and the Canadian Pacific’s role in colonization and irrigation. The piece stresses loyalty to Britain, rising migration, and closer ties with the United States during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Homie
Dominion
Great Britain
United States
Iself
Canadian Pacific
Chicago
Board of Trade
Vancouver
Victoria
Europe
Central West
Credit Fencier
J. S. Dennis
Canadian Pacific Railway
Col. Dennis
The
Economist
The Conscientious Objector
Harriet Rashnell critiques conscientious objectors by comparing their self view to German arrogance. She questions their belief in non resistance while others face danger and serve the real world. The piece contrasts ideals with collective wartime sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bililkin
Harriet Rashnell
New York Outlook
Mail Boat Assertion Sparks Crew Quarrel
In a nautical exchange aboard the Sappho and its windward counterpart, the skipper dismisses a reference to the vessel as a “she” and declares it the mail boat, emphasizing ownership and identity amid the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windward
Detroit
Bringing Ess And West Together
The government subsidizes a 24 hour leased wire service from Halifax to Victoria to connect eastern and western Canada. Proponents say it helps the Canadian press compete with American news and informs agricultural and manufacturing interests across the country, fostering mutual understanding for the common good of the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Victoria
Canada
Rese
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
New York
St. Paul
Seattle
East
Dominion
Bowed Inspector Accused In German Town Death
Halle Volksblatt reports that Provincial Inspector Stertz of Leitskau kicked an eleven year old girl, Saehhter, a brewer's assistant’s daughter, for errors in turnip transplanting. He allegedly called her a sow and kicked her until she lost consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle Volksblatt
Stertz
Leitskau
Saehhter
Kohler
Blinded Canadian Heroes Find New Paths After War
Sergt Major Robert Middlemiss led a spring lecture tour in the United States and later enrolled at St Dunstan's school for the blind where 31 Canadian servicemen blinded in WWI pursue reeducation for civilian life. He reports all are progressing well with many finding work as masseurs lawyers stenographers dictaphone operators and insurance agents.
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Robert Middlemiss
King’s Own
States
St. Dunstan's School For
Canada
Milita Hospitals Commission
Harry ‘Turner
St. Dunstan’s
Saskatoon
Futile peace schemes in London Times editorial
A London Times editorial titled Futile peace schemes argues there is no willingness in either side to accept mediation. It stresses that the conflict aims to end the militarist power structure, with Britain and the alliance insisting on complete victory and no compromise. The piece cites Tirpitz and notes no half way house remains as an option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Atlantic
Germany
Central
Europe
Tirpitz
England
Record Price for Alberta Farm Land
A portion of the Barons farm at Nobleford Alberta sold for 90 dollars an acre, a likely record price in the province. The buyer was a local man familiar with Alberta conditions, reflecting the land value after Noble’s wheat yield record last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Noble Foundation
Nobleford
Noble
Canadians Occupy Posts in Struggle for Freedom
War desk dispatch from France details Canadian officers and men serving across imperial services. Canadians lead railway and dock operations, fielding engineers, naval officers, flying service personnel, and labor battalions, with transport officers and storemasters coordinating railways and port alike.
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Struggle For Freedom
Rowland Hill
France
Militia Department
Canada
General Currie
Legion
Grand Fleet
Fritz
Ontario
Cana
Kret Electric Railway Company
Great Port
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Victoria
Nova Scotia
All Arts
Dominion
False Creek
Grain Exchange Reports Unprecedented Wheat Run
Winnipeg Grain Exchange notes a record run of high grade wheat with 4 173 cars inspected. 230 cars graded No 1 hard and 3 029 cars No 1 northern marking an historic quality surge in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco Ad Claims Discreet Use
The copy promotes Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco as discreet and non chewing with a small pinch placed between lip and gum. It emphasizes satisfaction and a cool after taste from ripe leaf tobacco. The product is described as scientifically prepared and economical due to its small required amount.
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Copenhagen
Mrs G Sterling Credits Dr Chase Nerve Food
Kingston Ontario resident Mrs G Sterling reports five years of nervousness headaches dizziness and heart weakness. After trying various doctors she used Dr Chase's Nerve Food, improved significantly and can work normally. She endorses the product for nervousness and rundown conditions and notes outdoor exercise helps nourishment of nerve cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. G. Sterling
Catharine Street
Kingston, Ont
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Western Provinces
Western
Bowie
Girl
Middlemiss
St. Dunstan's
Mount Steken
Gallant Sons of Canada
Imperial Service
Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
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