Western Canadian grain coops unite into single company
Seven years after formation, Alberta Farmers Cove Elevator Co and Grain Growers Grain Co merge on September 1. Thousands of shareholders unite two decades-old bodies to coordinate marketing and supplies across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with assets over 3 million dollars and 300 country elevators plus Fort William Port Arthur terminals.
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Canada
Alberta Farmers’ Cove Elevator Co., Ltd
Grain Growers’ Grain Co., Ltd
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Fort William
Port Arthur
Calgary
Regina
Winnipeg
French flier Guynemer develops portable war picture camera
A flier named Guynemer, famed French pilot, reportedly uses a camera attached to his device to photograph each target. The system, described as a repeating camera, is said to be his invention and may be adopted by other fighting machines in Lafayette Recadsidle.
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Anevista
Guynemer
On Themn
Lafayette
Germany’s gold drain and currency weakness in 1916
The article notes Germany’s Reichsbank reduced gold holdings through 1916, losing substantial marks and coin value. It discusses impact on German currency and the strain of neutral and allied exchanges, hinting at broader financial unraveling and depreciation of reichsmarks amid wartime pressures. The piece references Papenachiere and Russia in context of wartime exchanges.
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Reichsbank
Germany
Reichemark
Untitled fragment depicts frightened maid and cow incident
An unclear diary style scene shows Hetty tithing a cow when a door or object moves, startling the maid and bystanders. The pair flee in fear as a strange event halts suddenly near them, prompting questions about what caused the scare.
Binder Twine From Flax Grows In Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government probes flax binder twine as a potential new industry. Deputy Minister H. Auld backs experimental work with initial grant to prove waste flax can yield useful binder twine and boost rural revenue. Researchers study methods to convert provincial waste into market ready product.
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Saskatchewan
H. Auld
Prayce
Kaperie
Contempt Trial Ends With Guilty Verdict
A deroed man with a prior record faced a minor offence. Law favored the defence but after arguments the jury returned a guilty verdict and a fine was imposed. The defendant’s attorney, facing the court, asked to be fined for contempt.
Ambulance volunteers recall American aid to France
Excerpts from the Minneapolis Tribune recount American ambulance crews in France, praising French hospitality and the heroic spirit amid German atrocities. A Virginian survivor of the Princess Patricia’s regiment shares vivid memories of Ypres, while the piece underscores camaraderie, aviation allure, and the grim realities of war.
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Paris
France
Ypres
Minneapolis Tribune
Time Mas Tested it Dr Thomas Miecrie OW
The advertisement extols Dr Thomas Miecrie Ow as a thirty year market staple with a blessing to the masses. It claims high favor in Canada and superior quality among all liniments. It asserts its value even if priced higher, calling it not a cheap imitation.
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Thomas’ Miecrie
Canada
Hardship in Alsace Lorraine Under German Requisition
The report describes severe German requisitions in Alsace Lorraine, including bells from Strassburg cathedral, metal for war, and food controls. Farmers face food scarcity, with restrictions preventing personal dairy or home farming, leading to widespread hunger and misery amid occupation.
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France
Alsace
Lorraine
Strassburg
Mike
British Training Emphasizes Rifle Bayonet and Thought
The article argues British soldiers excel through physical and mental training, using trenches and intensive instruction. It notes officers are rotated from front lines for ten to twenty days of refresher work to keep units fit, alert, and able to adapt to modern warfare.
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Ay de Gasich
Death of Herbert Tet and the Crease Craze
The fragment notes the public reaction to a fashion moment involving Herbert Tet and creased trousers. It mentions ridicule by papers, audience reactions, and eventual popular acceptance of the crease style as an enduring fashion trend.
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Herbert Tet
Creas
Argus
Minard's Liniment Heals Traveler’s Injury Claim
Saint Joseph Missouri reader Jos Dub Cotbed reports a severe leg kick last May left him unable to walk for a fortnight. After using three bottles of Minard's Liniment Co. Limited product he recovered enough to resume travel. Gentlemen.
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Jos
Dub Cotbed Travetler
Fragments Describe Charity Drive for Food Wastes
A damaged note details a charity effort to salvage edible surplus from women and children. It mentions collecting items from various sources to aid another fund and emphasizes avoiding waste.
Weather toll and fashion clash in a 1916 report
A fragment from a 1916 issue notes deaths from weather and soot and mentions fashion items like high heels and clothing in a strained, unclear sequence. The text references Ben Lee and train incidents amid a general sense of urban hazards and social concern.
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Scientific American
Coaders
Ben Lee Cera
Incomplete Transcript Reflects Thirst and Wives Mention
Fragmentary lines show a speaker lamenting thirst and referencing a wife. The text suggests a distressed, possibly delirious state, with phrases about being devoid and a struggle conveyed by brief, disjointed sentences. No clear events or identities are identifiable.
Ice Mines and Caves That Freeze in Summer
A fragment describes mysterious ice filled caves in Pennsylvania that form when winter air chills water in cave walls and roofs. As spring thaws push water through the walls, ice remains through summer, melting only when warm air returns, yielding water bathing potential for residents if conditions persist.
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Gavin S. Balch
Sciiemece Monthly
Baby Health Advisory on Tablets for Stomach Ailments
A historical notice promotes tablets for infants and young children to prevent stomach and bowel trouble in heat. It claims the remedy aids weak stomachs and cures common pediatric complaints. Sold by medicine merchants or by mail for 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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de. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Wheat and wine speculators face confiscation urged
A fragmentary report notes calls for confiscation of abnormal and unreasonable wheat and wine speculators as a food dictator figure faces restiveness. The text references relief of neural ailments and mentions a tense atmosphere around commodity control.
Eggs as Meat Substitutes and Digestibility in Cooking
The article explains eggs as a nutritious substitute for lean meat, noting their minerals calcium iron and phosphorus. It compares protein value to beef and stresses digestibility. cooking at low temperatures preserves texture while high heat impairs it. Raw eggs are easily digested and cooked eggs vary with method.
Climate And Fertility In Canada Agricultural Insight
The article discusses how climate factors like rainfall and temperature influence soil fertility and nutrient retention in Canada. It notes that frost and a long cold winter help conserve plant food by reducing leaching, while mild winters may hamper nutrient preservation, affecting future crop yields.
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Canada
Eocrete
Value Of Good Roads Improves Internal Progress Says Anderson
Anderson president of the roads association argues good roads link rural farmers to cities, boost cultivation and lower food costs. He states bad roads hinder transport, raise prices, and cause unemployment. He contends investments by farmers and officials will raise wealth and benefit all people.
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Anderson
The
Roads Association
Stopper Dialogue Sparks Fresh Calendar Confusion
A grocer quotes a cryptic exchange about freshness and calendar dates, sparking confusion over whether certain items are fresh and until when their freshness is valid. The odd wording hints at a playful, antiquated tone and a misread calendar note.
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Grocer
Veal Banned from U S Hotel Tables
A historical ruling bars veal from menus across United States hotels. The decision impacts hotel dining and meat suppliers as hospitality venues adjust offerings.
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United States
Corns Lift Out Easily With Freezone Says Expert
A medical claim urges that corns including hard and soft types can be removed with fingers after applying Freezone. A small bottle sold at drugstores is said to dry instantly without inflaming tissue, offering a painless self treatment option.
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Corns
The Cause of Frightfulness in War Philosophy
A Toronto News piece discusses German justifications for civilian harm and the moral logic used to defend mass death in wartime. It contrasts the killing of individuals with strategic aims and notes the enduring pain of relatives left behind.
German naval critic praises British wartime strategy
The article notes Capt Persius claims the British are prudent enough to weigh peace talks, while warning German readers about submarine warfare tactics. It also mentions codfish lore about swallowing feats, illustrating varied maritime topics in the piece.
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Persius
Colanly
New York
Fragmented French historic records lost after evacuation
After military withdrawal, ancient deeds parish registers and vital records vanished from churches and castles. Historians fear irreplaceable data and artistic documents of parchment and books have been dispersed or destroyed, erasing critical links to French life and history.
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Ivan Fi
Gener
Mietodignas Otesastorians
Farmers Predict Rise in County Farming Competitions
The article notes growing interest in summer-fallow and crop contests among local farmers in Minnedosa area. It cites judging of summer fallows and other practices, plus plans to test seed from boys and girls clubs. Officials expect larger participation and stronger crops next year as youth seed blocks expand.
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Wren
Pypasare
Minnedosa
Ely
Nervousness and Blues Fields in Quiet City Suburb
Nervousness and blues permeate a quiet suburb as residents report rising anxiety amid ongoing tensions. Local officials urge calm while community groups organize support meetings and outreach to families affected by the uncertainty.
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Gilent
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Denis Roe Raepenes
Pree Gample
Holloway
St. Joseph
Lewis
Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
Ayskh Martee Eye Remedy Co
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