Canada Livestock Record 1914 Figures From CP Natural Resources
The 1914 Canadian livestocks totals from the Canadian Pacific Natural Resources Department list 1,074,368 horses, 2,460,419 cattle, 753,40 sheep and 1,553,565 swine. Compared with 1913, all but sheep show a 10 to 25 percent rise, sheep doubling from 236,423 in 1913. Company officers expect 1914 totals to closely match current provincial lumber trends despite war sales and removals. Mothers can easily know when their children are troubled with worms, and they lose no time in applying the best of remedies.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific Natural Resources Department
Calgary News-Telegram
Our Glorious Year Pronounced by Bonar Law
Westminster Gazette notes a superior British resolve that mocked Prussian ideas of decline and predicts 1914 1915 will be one of the empire’s most glorious war years. It references Mr Bonar Law and the nation’s morale. Minard's Liniment advertises cures for burns and more.
Iron Money in Germany Passes for Iron Five Penning Coinage
The Bundesrath has enacted a law authorizing iron five penning pieces. Demand for these coins is high, especially in occupied German territory where circulation already exists. Nickel is considered unsuitable for coinage under current conditions.
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Bundesrath
Germany
Passing of the Poison Match and the White Phosphorus Act
A Star interview traces match history from parlor flames to the modern non poisonous type. It explains the White Phosphorus Act of January 1, 1915, banning phosphorus in factory tips and describes safer matches, better pocket boxes, and the transition costs as experts perfect the new standard.
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Canada
Star
Atlantic
North Britain
Britain
New Match Shortage Sparks Public Patience and Reform
The article notes the lack of returns for manufacturers and the need for consideration while Canada bans phosphorus matches. It warns of no outside aid, urging patience for a new match solution or a return to ancient lighting methods. It also promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for rheumatism caused by blood impurities from liver and kidney dysfunction.
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Canada
Returned Soldiers Land Settlement Plans in Canada Explored
The federal authorities will soon discuss placing returnees on land in Canada after the war. In England a committee studies postwar employment for soldiers, noting deaths and injuries will affect labor, while many may seek land settlement in Canada. Prospects include prairie provinces, Ontario, Quebec, Maritime Provinces, and British Columbia with ready-made farms in Ontario and Quebec along the National Transcontinental route.
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Canada
England
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
British Columbia
Childhood Dangers and Benefits of Baby's Own Tablets
An old advertisement warns that childhood ailments can escalate without prompt treatment and promotes Baby's Own Tablets for all ages from newborns to children. It claims thousands of mothers rely on them, sold by dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Beby
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
German Chancellor Sees Polish Frontier as Step Toward Freedom
In a Reichstag address Von Bethmann Hollweg praised recent German victories in Russian Poland and argued the Polish east frontier marks an evolution toward national freedom. He claimed further German and Austrian wins would free Balkan nations and extend constitutional liberty, comparing to Alsace Lorraine and Belgium.
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Reichstag
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Poland
Polish East
Balkan
Balkans
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Victor Hugo Prophecy on Peace and Union Across Nations
The quotation envisions a future where markets and minds open to new ideas replace warfare. Bullets yield to votes and arbitration, with Europe and the United States forming a global fellowship. Cannons become museum pieces as humanity seeks universal fraternity and divine guidance.
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Europe
England
Diet
Germany
Legislative Assembly
France
United States of America
United States of Europe
Graduation Essay Provokes Wage Debate
A young man asks about his graduation essay and the father replies that many will be reluctant to offer fair wages to a man with intellect above average. The exchange hints at social perceptions of talent and compensation.
Tourists in Rockies Praise CPR Train Service and Frontiers
J M Gibbon of CPR publicity highlights a flood of American tourists to Banff Lake Louise and the Rockies praising frontier courtesy and the scenic Vancouver to Calgary line. He cites affiliations with Boston Philadelphia New York leaders and Maude Adams, noting high demand at Lake Louise hotels and dining cars. He also mentions new CPR branches Kettle Valley and Kootenay Central offering picturesque routes and settlement along Christina Lake and Columbia River. News notes discuss German machine guns and WWI tactics and their impact on trench warfare and defense.
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Banff
Lake Louise
Canada
C.P.R. A
Vancouver
Calgary
Canadian Rockies
United States
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Middle West
Maude Adams
C.P.R
Mr. Gibbon
British Columbia
Kettle Valley Railway
Penticton
Midway
Kootenay
Army and Navy Gazette
Switzerand
Germany
Cornhill
Lord Sydenham
Aisne
Far East
British commander spares crew and boat of German trawler
The Rutland Herald contrasts British mercy with German aggression noting a British commander returned a German trawler to its fishermen and spared its crew while German actions toward a British submarine crew near the Danish coast led to machine gun fire and death.
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United States
Dnd
Rutland Herald
Presumptions Kid In A Classroom Quarrel Drama
In a tense scene a teacher questions Johnny about a forced kiss between an older boy and a girl. Johnny protests that the big boys compelled him, while the girl and others weigh in on responsibility and trust.
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Johnny
Family Food Crisp proves helpful for ailing kin
A mother writes how Grape-Nuts aided a sick 18 month old and the wider family. She recalls gaining strength after using the cereal in warm milk, then continuing post visit, and notes later flu illness improved with Grape-Nuts and oranges. The letter endorses the product with the line There’s a Reason.
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Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Minard’s Liniment Cures Bleeding Facial Tumor
David Henderson of Belleisle Station Kings County New Brunswick reports a long standing bleeding facial tumor healed after using several bottles of Minard’s Liniment. The testimonial is dated September 17 1904.
Locomotives to Tow Ships for Panama Canal Locks
The U S government orders at least 40 electric locomotives to tow ships through Panama Canal locks. Each 2 500 pound unit has 47 500 pounds tractive effort and uses two 75 horsepower three phase 220 volt motors fixed to axles with rack and pinion for ascent. Light running uses five miles per hour while towing speeds two miles per hour.
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United States
Panama Canal Locks
Love and laughter cited by Professor on engaged couples
Professor Pate notes how much advice is given to engaged couples yet often ignored. He quips that love also laughs at those who chatter about romance.
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Prof
Pate
Ayrshire Dairy Line Proves Strong in Canadian Tests
The Canadian Association reports strong progress for the Ayrshire breed in a 173 page volume. Records show 168 cows averaged 10,234.44 pounds of milk and 411.43 pounds butter fat annually. Four year olds, year olds, and two year olds also posted solid outputs across five years of performance data.
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W. F. Stephen
Huntingdon
Que
Ayrshire
Canada
Naming Africa's lands: Damaraland or Damaqualand debate
A historical note discusses renaming German Southwest Africa as Bothaland and argues Damaraland should be Damaqualand. It explains the misnaming arose from an explorer's gesture toward two women, interpreted as the land of two women, and links qua meaning people to the proposed form.
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Southwest Africa
Bothaland
Damaraland
Damaqualand
Namaqualand
Damare
Donkey Ear Shot Attracts Crowds In Smyrna
A Turkish paper reports a British naval bombardment near Tchesimeh, noting a shot from a warship that shaved off both ears of Halil Effendi’s donkey. The animal now draws visitors paying to view the spectacle and the owner profits from the crowd.
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Kiovylii
Smyrna
Tchesimeh
Halil Effendi
Makes Breathing Easy Asthma Remedy Widely Praised
The ad touts Dr J. D. Sellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a trusted, long serving solution for asthma. It claims effectiveness under severe conditions and urges purchase from local dealers.
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J. D. Sellogg
The Day of Rest and Sunday Sports Law Debate
The Winnipeg Tribune urges a quiet Sunday free of commercial Sunday sports distractions. It notes the public desire for rest and cites law likely to intervene if commercial sporting events invade the day.
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Winipeg Tribune
Editor Claims Free Poetry Tariff Sparks Debate
A dialog shows an editor claiming payment for a poem while the poet expects compensation. The editor counters that poetry is on the free list, prompting a light exchange about remunerations and tariffs. The exchange satirizes assumptions about literary pay.
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Ewgillett Company Limited
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Montreal
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