Good Roads In The West Push For Permanent Highways
An editorial argues Western provinces should imitate Quebec’s good roads program. It cites a $20 million federal grant over five years, required provincial matches, and the projected $50 million total for highway construction. Saskatchewan and other provinces could use auto license revenue to fund their shares, expanding farmer mobility and provincial prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canada
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Western
Bearnest
Former German Royal Family Hints at Dutch Residence
Former Princess Cecilie of Germany and her two sons traveled by ordinary train to Amersfoort Holland on their way back to Germany. The possibility of the entire former German royal family settling in Holland was discussed at Suterten Park by Cecilie and the former emperor and empress at Van Bentinck castle, but no definite plan was made.
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Amerongen
Cecilie
Germany
Amersfoort
Holland
Souter
van Bentinck Castle
Job Back in Doubt Amid Private Worry
A private, fearful about rejoining duties, fears losing his old post as he steels up to ask the boss for his former job. The exchange sits in a London ideas column reflecting workplace nerves.
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Hindenburg Line
London
Arithmetic Knowledge Splits Across Self and Others
A brief reminiscence notes that some men rely on internal arithmetic while others depend on external counts. The remark contrasts internal sense with outward addition and subtraction as shared mental tools.
How Mrs Boyd Avoided an Operation in Canton Ohio
Canton readers hear a testimonial from Mrs Manfree Boyle who avoided surgery after doctors urged it by using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges other women with female troubles to try the remedy before surgery and offers guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Canton
Ohio
Lydia J. Pinkhem
Lydia E. Pinkham
Manfree Boyle
St. N. E
Ee E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
British League Will Not Perish in Australia Speech
Melbourne Premier Hughes declares Australia must have a government with a direct mandate. He states that whatever happens to the other league of nations, the league of the British Empire would never perish.
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Melbourne
Australia
Hughes
League of Nations
League of the
British Empire
Enriching Blood Fights Rheumatism, Say Dr Williams Pills
An old belief linked rheumatism to age and cold. now it is seen as a blood disease. Dr Williams' Pink Pills are advertised as enriching blood to cure rheumatism, claiming thousands helped. Available at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Bomb Thrown at Egypt's Premier in Alexandria
An Egyptian premier Hussein Rushdi Pasha was targeted in Alexandria by a theological student. A bomb hidden in a grape basket failed to injure him, according to an Alexandria dispatch received here.
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London
Hussein Rushdi- Pasha
Egypt
Alexandria
Hussein Pasha
Stand Trial for Former Emperor William Demand
Paris premier Lloyd George pushes to settle the demand from peace conference for the surrender of ex emperor William. Le Journal says he will insist on action. The treaty provisions call for a special tribunal to try William Hohenzollern for supreme offence against morality and treaties.
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Paris
Lloyd George
Holland
William
le Journal
Germany
William Hohenzollern
Netherlands
Mar
Trisl
The Brave Pigeons Of The War
Feathered veterans of H M Pigeon Services are being demobilized and presented to discharged soldiers. About 80 000 pigeons supplied by breeders were given free grain to rear new recruits, with some old birds pensioned and living in peace. One pigeon shot through the eye on a message delivery is now on light duty at Westgate. Birds aided many pilots and troops by delivering messages and establishing communication when surrounded by the enemy.
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H.M. Pigeon Services
Army
Navy
Air Force
Westgate
Britain buys Australian wheat to ease Australian funds
Britain has contracted to purchase 1,000,000 tons of Australian wheat at 5s 6d a bushel f o b, easing strain on the Australian Wheat Board. Britain may buy a further 500,000 tons, with options reviewed if Australia’s new season fails to meet adjacent markets. The contract preserves markets for South Africa, New Zealand, and the west coast of South America, and could include flour to employ Australian mills and workers.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Britain
F.o.b
Australian Wheat Board
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
South America
Holloway Corn Cure Kills Roots of Corns and Warts
The remedy when applied to a corn or wart destroys the roots and the callosity sheds without injuring the surrounding flesh.
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Holloway
Winter Talk Turns On Obstinate Cold
A brief dialogue features a man named Donald discussing a stubborn cold and asks about his wife, who shares a similar condition. The exchange captures a light domestic exchange with dry humor.
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Donald
Flight from Saskatoon to Winnipeg by Plane
Lieuts. H. Robb and A. H. Rose completed a Saskatoon to Winnipeg flight in about five hours of air time with stops for fuel at Humboldt Kamsack and Dauphin. Robb announced a non stop Winnipeg Saskatoon attempt likely within a week if weather allows using a 30 gallon auxiliary fuel tank.
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Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Lieuts. H. Robb
A. H. Rose
Humboldt, Kamsack
Dauphin
Rob
Putnam's Corn Extractor Ad Urges Quick Relief
An 19th century ad touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as painless and effective for corn relief. The manufacturer promises immediate comfort with a 25 cent price at all dealers.
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Putnam
Putnam’s
Completing Pulp Mills Victoria BC
Beaver Cove pulp mills near completion expect first operation in two months producing about fifty tons of paper daily. Many discharged soldiers have found jobs at the plant. A timber railway will be built and town-site work begun. Manager White foresees rapid population growth and ties to Swanson Bay Ocean Falls and Powell River in the new industrial center.
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Victoria
B.C
Beaver Cove
White
Swanson Bay
Ocean Falls
Powell River
Pacific
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Prime vocalist praised for generosity of trills
A Baltimore American quote recalls a liberal prima donna whose performances offered abundant trills and value for money, provoking amused remarks about her generous vocal artistry.
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Baltimore
Government fixes Thanksgiving Day date in Ottawa
In Ottawa on October 13 Mr Pedlow questioned in the House whether October 13 was fixed as Thanksgiving Day and if the move signaled government opposition to his Armistice Day bill. Hon Mr Doherty said Thanksgiving Day was set for October 13 but future dates require later policy decisions.
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Ottawa
Pedlow
Doherty
A Powerful Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The healing properties of six essential oils are concentrated in every bottle of Dr Thomas's Eclectric Oil. Thousands testify to its power in allaying pain and improving health, proving its value beyond mere cheapness.
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Dr. Thomas
Woman Haters Secret Longing Revealed
A provocative line suggests that even men who despise women harbor a wish for care and attention from a woman. The remark frames gender tension as a hidden human need, implying contradiction in masculine stereotypes.
Perley Plans Temporary Return to London But Will Retire
Ottawa reports Sir George Perley high commissioner for Canada will resume duties in London in October after a three month leave. He states he does not intend to accept the post permanently and will retire once a successor is chosen.
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George Perley
Ottawa
Canada
London
Prohibition Cuts Costs at Boston Deer Island Prison
Boston expects about $100,000 in yearly savings for the House of Correction on Deer Island due to prohibition. The inmate population has fallen from about 1,100 in 1915 to 300 now, with one prison building to be abandoned this winter and coal costs reduced. Total Deer Island costs projected at $202,403.36 for this year versus $305,679.78 in 1915.
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Boston
House of Correction
Deer Island
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Wm. Hohenzollern
Minard
N. U
Webster
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Gillette
Gillette Safety Razor Co. of Canada, Limited
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Dominion Shorthorn Breeder
W.A. Dryden
G.E. Day
Sec. Brooklin
M. Summers
Windsor, Oat
Payer
Bayer
Cansta
Saicy
Cid
Bayer Company
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