Rail traffic diversions show cooperative efficiency across Canadian lines
The Canadian Pacific Association For National Defence outlines how railways share freight to ease congestion. The CPR diverted about 1000 cars via the Soo Line from Winnipeg to Minneapolis and into Ontario, mostly grain for domestic use. Daily 100 cars shift from Quebec South to California via the National Transcontinental. Toronto area moves 120 eastbound cars from CPR to CN Railway daily. Grand Trunk reroutes 150 to 200 coal cars to CPR and B&O to ease Niagara frontier congestion, with 50 more per day to CN Railway at Toronto. Western Canada sees surplus traffic sent to sister railways by CNR and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian -Pacific Association For National Defence
P. R
Soo Line
Lake Superior
Winnipeg
Minneapolis
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
Canada
C. N. Ry
Grand Trunk
C. P. R. and
Niagara Frontier
Toronto
Canadians Northern
Travn
Dangerous antiwar leaflet circulates in Germany
A pamphlet circulating nationwide quotes Vorwarts predicting German defeat and catastrophe. It warns that sixty million people suffer and that possession of the leaflet can bring arrest and heavy imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Vorwarts
Russia
Fragmentary medical quote prompts doubt on exam findings
A damaged OCR fragment shows a conversation questioning a doctor's conclusion and whether a proper examination occurred, with garbled surrounding text implying financial concern or rating.
Hoarding Food Hurts Canada During War Time
Wartime Canada faces food shortages and railway bottlenecks due to hoarding. Citizens are urged to store only normal quantities, avoid waste, and support others by buying responsibly to aid soldiers and allies. Public opinion should condemn hoarding as unpatriotic and selfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Orice
Aneda
Fanos
Aurden
Dominion
Seed Shortage Warns Gardeners To Reuse Old Seed
Prof T G Bunting of Macglonald College warns that seed supplies for sweet corn beets carrots onions are critical and many late orders may be unfilled. He urges testing old seed and using viable stock to save money and help prevent crop reductions while government works on supply arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Bunting
Department of Horticulture
Macglonald College
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
District board hears unusual claim of exemptions
A man accompanied by six children recited behinds at a district board meeting and asserted an exemption claiming he carried his own exemptions. The fragmentary report records the odd scene and the speaker’s insistence on exemptions.
Will dispute reveals large estate dispute
In a courtroom exchange a lawyer notes a will leaves one hundred fifty thousand dollars, while another suggests the estate might be larger. The dialogue hints at contest over an elderly man's fortune reported by the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Trans
Poultry Urged to Boost Food Self Sufficiency
Mr F Hedley Auld, deputy minister of agriculture for Saskatchewan, urged urban poultry breeders to encourage others to take up poultry raising at the first meeting of a series under the Saskatchewan Poultry Association. He argued grain growers should focus on grain while urban poultry can supplement food supplies for allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.eima Poultry Association
F. Hedley Auld
Agrculture
Saskatchewan
Auld
Cure Rheumatism With Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim
An advertorial piece praises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for inflammatory rheumatism and rheumatic fever. It recounts a dramatic recovery of a man named Mr Harbottles after months of hospital and baths, crediting the pills with restoring movement and appetite and promoting blood health. The text promotes acquiring pills via medicine dealers or by mail from The ape Medicine Co Brockville at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Pink Willy
George Harbotts
No. 1
Feversham
Ont
Jyce
Michigan
Marserett
Mount Clemmens
Dr. Williams
Mr. Harbottle
Ape Medicine Co
Brockville
Germany's Intentions and Propaganda About Victory
The article argues German leaders push loud claims of imminent victory to mislead civilians, insisting true victory is impossible. It posits Germany seeks peace now to recover for a future war, while enemies tire of total war and long for normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Thare
Trust in Germany Warned by London Times
The London Times argues the British memorandum presses Belgium as a peace condition and labels the German government untrustworthy. It cautions that supranational authority and arbitration assume faithful governments, which it says Germany has not demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Germany
London Times
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promote Western Trust Across the Lakes
In Pandora Alta a resident, Mrs Vale, praises Dodd's Kidney Pills and Dyspepsia Tablets for curing dyspepsia and aiding kidney issues. The testimonials claim the remedy has earned family use and popularity throughout the West, especially near the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandora
Alta
Dodd
West
Bright
Great Lakes
Alberta Agriculture Short Course Held at Macleod
The first short course school under Alberta's Department of Agriculture gathered farmers from the district for two days of lectures. Topics included silos, silage, sheep raising, alfalfa, grain varieties, and soil cultivation. Farmers praised the sessions and planned to apply the advice on their farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Macleod
Minard’s Liniment Cures Dandruff And Irish Help
A humorous vignette shows Mrs Merby instructing her Irish maid Bridget on proper article names. Bridget laughs and pledges to stop calling certain items jugs and notes some basins may be wine. The misnaming highlights regional language and a playful domestic scene.
Improvements in Transportation for Returning Soldiers
The article outlines changes to shipboard treatment of returning draftees. It calls for improving officer supervision on embarkation and return, with seasoned officers leading parties of returned soldiers. HQ aims to remove causes of complaint and enhance care aboard ships and during postfront rest in Canada and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
How Sickly Women May Get Health
Half their ills are said to be caused by impure blood and Dr. Hamilton's Pills are promoted as a tonic to invigorate strengthen and renew. The ad claims tired worn women will see rapid improvement with better color appetite and digestion and touts the product as a safe mild healing rebuilders used for forty years.
Gladstone on Alsace Lorraine and European policy
The piece recalls Gladstone's views on Alsace Lorraine from 1870 to 1871. It notes his diary noting failed efforts to sway powers, his protest against throttling Alsace Lorraine, and warnings about provoking Britain with territorial aggression. It cites letters to Lord Granville and predicts long lasting harm to Europe if rights of peoples are violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gernen
Quintydarlyte
Alsace Lorraine
Gladetuow
Peenrin
Ganda Bice
Alene Lorraine
Bright
Europe
Iil
England
Lord Granville
New York
Tims
Medical Note by A. Wing MD on Practical Use
Fragmentary medical note by A Wing MD certifying that certain liniments have consistently produced the desired effect in practice. The text presents garbled names and unclear context but asserts reliability of the practice.
Australian Soldiers Like Hospital Rinks
Canadian rinks attract Australian soldiers during wartime convalescence. Many of the troops in Cobourg’s Ontario military convalescent hospital have visited open air ice surfaces, learning to skate and enjoying the Canadian skating traditions as a novel pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobourg
Ontario Military Convalescent
Canada
Force or famine dictate German surrender stance
London’s Mail reports Germany will hold all occupied territory until compelled by military defeat. The paper argues famine alone would force concessions and that true peace requires Germany to be beaten on the battlefield to break its strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Belm
France
Balkans
Levin
London
Fragmented caption hints at a historical note
Text shows garbled OCR with phrases like a pre fer prosperity to do it and a ion 1 was goin to be. Readable names, places, or clear events are missing, leaving only disjointed fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maby
England Urged to Stop Grain Use in Distilleries
A fragmented note argues whether grain used in distilleries should be diverted to food or liquor production. It cites Canada and the United States and mentions supply constraints, canteens, and wartime food programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
Stareorin
Brgehond
United States
Pingtowil
Currier Co Toledo Patent Medicine Ad Promises Constipation Relief
An old styled trade advertisement from PJ Curry & Co of Toledo offers patent medicine for constipation. The copy mentions sales agents and suggests medical benefits though it reads as a historical promotion with period language and nonmedical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comdinian
PJ. Curry & CO
Toledo
Escaped convict inquiry reaches local warden
A garbled report shows a plea to the warden asking for an execution reference. The text mentions a liberty break and an attempted formal action connected to authorities.
Farcical Report on Alleged Economic Details and Dial Speculation
A garbled account from an era notes strange figures about losses and exports, mentioning Calwary and England, with references to rat hides and hogland bids. The piece oddly cites a dial diameter of 22 feet 6 inches for a pig related Brew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberle
England
America
Hogland i
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Marion & Marion
University St. Montes
Inv
Ent
Seigel
Drugg' Sts
Otto Higel
Canadian Pacific Association For National Defence
Canadian Railways
Minard
Buffalo Dxpress
Pink Pilla
Ewsillett Company Limited
Ronto, Ont
Mr. Gladstone
Alsace-Lorraine
Angreen
Experiece
Sloan
Ian
Speer
Eddie Bow
Carin
Caety Steep Creek
Catienne
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