Farm Land Sales Across Prairie Provinces
A surge in farm land sales across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta reflects demand for fertile Western Canadian lands. Readily completed private sales include 3270 acres near Regina at 17920 dollars, 14 acres near Mountain View at 12000, 700 acres near Waterhole at 4500, and a Manitoba farm near Virden at 50 dollars per acre cash.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Virden
Manitoba
Regina
Saskatchewan
Mountain View
Waterhole
Alberta
Putnam's Extractor Promises Painless Corn Removal
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor as painless and quick for corns. It claims the product shrivels and peels the corn off the toe without pain and guarantees effectiveness even on stubborn cases. Available for a quarter at stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
Prepared Poess Pays There is Only One Way to Exercise Will
A magazine excerpt argues that daily effort keeps the will active like a muscle and prepares individuals for emergencies. Preparedness is needed for both people and nations, requiring time energy and money but paying off in the end. An office girl quips about a lunch time disguise and a milliner hat in a brief Passing Show vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Magazine
Our business to keep foreigners from fooling us
The London Morning Post quotes Oliver Cromwell's admiral via Blake urging workers to beware of internationalism and the claims of nations, warning labor against being beguiled by foreigners and emphasizing vigilance against foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Blake
London Morning Post
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief From Breathing Struggle
A period ad touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as relief from asthma attacks. It claims breathing returns to normal and bronchial tubes clear, asserting the remedy is worth many times its price to users.
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J. D. Kellogg
Cards Bring New Use In War Regiments
A London Chronicle note describes soldiers using playing cards as badge symbols. Regiments are divided into packs with each company bearing its suit on a cover, while other badges are removed before going over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trench
London Chronicle
Evolution of Western Farm Life in Canada West
A vivid editorial recounts pioneer prairie life, economic strains, and the move toward modern farming in Western Canada. It contrasts rough early conditions with later improvements like parcel post, machinery, education, and intensified husbandry, urging ongoing land migration reforms. It also notes worm symptoms and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy.
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Prairie
Canada
Embryzo
Great West
Prairie Provinces
J. D. Athelney Evans
Record Apple Crop Expected By Deputy Minister
The deputy minister of agriculture forecasts an excellent apple crop in the province this season. Officials aim to encourage households to use more home grown produce and support local orchards.
Prosperity Boosts Trade Across Western Canada
The Free Press reports a surge in check clearings and trade in Western Canada, with Winnipeg dealers noting sales in 1917 three times higher than any prior year. Hardware and dry goods demand soars, and widespread prosperity reduces business failures as farmers flood centers to buy goods.
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Canada
Aia
Ineen
Free Press
Prairie
Winnipeg
Rheumatism Cure Claim From Mrs Ray in Ontario
A Ontario couple touts Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as cure for rheumatism and eczema. Mrs Ray, long afflicted, reports swelling and pain disappeared after using the medicine, praising its effect and criticizing doctors. The letter cites weight loss and relief from biliousness and headaches, urging readers to buy from Bates & Co. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D
Stoic British Sailors Save Halifax in Silent War Story
An Ottawa recital recounts brave British sailors who risked their lives near Halifax harbor during the Mont Blanc explosion. A small gunboat captain called for volunteers and 30 to 40 sailors rowed to assist, many dying in a perilous effort to sink or drift away the burning wreck. The act is praised as heroic and emblematic of wartime sacrifice.
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Halifax
Ottawa
Calo Sam
Saskatchewan 1917 crop land area and yield notes
Census estimates indicate Saskatchewan farmers prepared about 6,134,009 acres for the 1917 crop. The 1918 crop area is expected to be larger than 1917, with overall summer sowings in 1917 quantified and compared to the prior year.
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Saskatchewan
Demian
After Effects of La Grippe
The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for la grippe after effects including chest pains palpitations anemia rheumatism and indigestion. It cites testimonials from Irene Boe of Portsmouth Ohio and asserts nationwide Canadian use and blood improving benefits with mail order availability.
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Canada
Dr. Willian
la Gripe Vicims
Arnet
M Irene Boe
God
Soeiseus
Fee
Williames
Ic Medicine
Nait
Dr. Wiliams” Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Women Smokers Proliferate Amid Postwar Pressure
The tobacco controller warns Britain faces a smoking surge as many more women in London and across the country take up cigarettes after the war. Women of all ages smoke everywhere from restaurants and theatres to trains and bedrooms, with even 16 year olds carrying cigarette cases bought from war work wages.
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Britain
London
Bath
Carloads of Prairie Wheat Bring High Returns in Western Canada
A valued car of prairie grain returning to Western Canada after grain prices rise. A car of Manx arriving at Winnipeg, Manitoba, paid the owner $5 00184. For a car containing 2265 bushels of wheat, a $2 check was issued for 34784. Three other wheat cars sent to Winnipeg earned $4571.02, $4458.10, and $4322.55 respectively.
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Prain
Canada
Rendot
Manx
Winnigeg
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Pedigreed Horses Shipments Arrive in Regina Saskatchewan
A shipment of two cars of pedigreed horses from Scotland arrived in Regina Saskatchewan imported by William Cant of Tregarva Saskatchewan. The lot includes a range from light racing types to heavy draft types. Minards Liniment is advertised as a sale item everywhere.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Scotland
William Cant
Tregarva
Team Wart
Fragmented verse lines spark quirky city journal note
A clipped quotation from the Karmas City Journal features odd phrasing about kissing and restraint. The fragment hints at literary play or editorial misprint rather than a full article.
Prairie Provinces Butter Quality At Manitoba Dairymen Meet
Western Canada dairy producers showcase high butter standards at Manitoba convention in Winnipeg. Alberta Carlyle Dairy Company wins inter province butter contest with 97.62, Manitoba 952, Saskatchewan 04.7. Manitoba and Alberta tie 97.1 for December butter, Manitoba first in April 1917 sample with 47. Alberta places second in that contest.
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Prairie Provinces
Western Canada
Dairymen of
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Carlyle Dairy Company
Calgary
Secen
Canada
German Forces Diminish Total Strength Claims
A historical report cites conflicting estimates of German forces in 1940s contexts. Western front numbers reach about two million with other fronts shown as weak due to withdrawals and reduced battalion sizes, while Austria Hungary and Italy are variably tallied. The piece notes rival observers citing as few as 1,531,000 to 3,130,000 troops across fronts.
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L'idho de Taris
Italy
L'Echo de Paris
Tili
Alberta Exports 200 Cars of Butter in 1917
Alberta shipped two hundred cars of creamery butter in 1917 and led Western Canada in butter and cream grading. Dairy commissioner C Marker originated a tooreamen program that established a high standard of butter, praised in his Fargo lecture to North Dakota dairymen on standardization.
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Alberta
Canada
Safe Plan to Fight On The Hons
A cryptic wartime note warns that censorship governs news leaving the country and urges continued fighting to a finish. The writer suggests reports may deceive Russians or United Socialists while insisting vigilance and resolve in the struggle.
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Unitic Socialiets
Kingston
Ser
Mothers Claim Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helped Pregnancy
Mitchell Indiana reports Lydia FE Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved neuralgia during pregnancy. She credits three bottles with restoring strength, enabling housework, and supporting a seven month baby weighing 19 pounds. The testimony promotes the remedy to other expectant mothers.
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Mitchell
Ind
Lydia FE
Neueralvia
Luis FE
Aly
Lean
Piakham
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