Editorial on Canada East West divide and national unity
The piece discusses Canada’s east west divide under economic and political lines since Confederation. It notes unity in sentiment and future prospects yet highlights widening differences between regions and mentions issues shaping East and West antiphathy. The author avoids pinpointing causes while hinting at forthcoming analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Superior
Prair
British Columbia
GPR
Canada
Dominion
Howe
East West tensions shape Canada’s national path
The piece argues Canada’s greatness hinges on mutual compromise between East and West. It notes geographic barriers raise costs and limit interregional contact, contributing to uneven loyalty perceptions. Westerners grasp national issues better due to greater East access and movement.
East West Canada clash debated for national understanding
In subsequent articles, consideration will be devoted in an impartial and thought provoking way to aspects of the East versus West Canadian problem and how to bring about a better national understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canada
Wales
Neil
British Aid Sympathisers Longon-win Ospencer Chur
Secretary of State for War states in the House of Commons that Esthonians and Lithuanians were promised British protection and recognition. He notes German forces in the Windau region and potential Riga while German influence grows yet aids relief from misery and Bolshevik ravages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longon
Ospencer Churchill
Howse of Commons
Windau
Riga
Saskatchewan Agriculture Sets New Arrowhead Transport Plan
The Saskatchewan department of agriculture issued a trial routing for hay from Regina to southern points, with movement active in recent weeks. A note mentions safe handling and concerns about a mother and child, plus a brief reference to Graves' Worm Exterm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
BC Industries Value and Employment in 1918 Report
The report from the son of British Columbia estimates the province's industrial productive value in 1918 at about 20 million dollars and employment across all industries, including shipping and general trades, at around 6,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
A Friend of the Policeman Ir Sect Peel Troubled
A fragment from a historical page hints at a police friendly group and a sect named Peel. The text suggests trouble with mentions of hours, dealers, and a struggle tied to a small community. The readable portion points to tension and local concern, lacking clear names or dates.
Manitoba Seed in France Boosts Wheat Yields
A report by M. Martin shows Manitoba wheat performed well in Indre Loire France with yields from 7 to 1192 cwt per acre and an average around 11.4 cwt per acre. The tests indicate Manitoba wheat could be sown in spring where winter wheat fails and may improve regional wheat production despite wet May and June and hot July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
M. Martin
Foccivat
Occa Loire
Manitoba
May
Jane
M. Matin
Indre-d- Loire
High Heels, Corns, and a Muddled Cure in 19th Century Text
Fragmentary OCR presents a critique of high heels causing corns and foot discomfort. Mentions a drug claimed to dry and shrink corns quickly, with scattered phrases about feminine dress and cautions. The garbled prose blends social commentary with medical remedy chatter from an old newspaper page.
Equipment for North Country Edmonton Ski Shipments
Equipment for North Country Edmonton has arrived from the coast destined for northern development projects this season. The cargo includes a large boiler a number of tools and a supply of machinery for ski operations and other enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Country
Edmonton
Alta
An Oil Without Alcohol Promises Healing Power
A fragment notes a supposed oil without alcohol blending six essential oils and claims superior preventive and healing powers over medicines containing alcohol. It references Dr. Thomas and asserts the mixture has no ethanol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Indians oppose land handover to soldiers at Cheeawht meeting
Indians from across British Columbia reject plans to turn over lands to returned soldiers. They argue lands belong to them after contributing to the war effort and offer to consider selling portions. Chief Bily Seepas and George Mathieson were tasked to present the case to Ottawa. A separate item notes a huge timber order.
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Sardis
B. C
Cheeawht
Bily Seepas
George Mathieson
Ottawa
Here
B.C
Vancouver
British Columbia
British Timber Controller
Take Cascarets For Relief From Indigestion And Headache
A fragmented ad style note promotes Cascarets as a remedy for sour stomach and bilious feelings. It mentions relief from headaches, fullness, gases, and constipation with a cheerful prompt to “Cheer up” and reference to a drug store.
Chinese league in Lethbridge trains amid wartime unrest
In Lethbridge Alberta a Chinese national league formed a training squad of about 100 members during the short wartime period. Leaders stated preparations were ongoing as meetings of rooms were banned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alta
Pacifecca
Chinese National League
Cambert
Cure Downs Caked Bags Egyptian Liniment Napanee
Napanee based Douglas and Company advertises Cure Downs Egyptian Liniment for external use on ailments. The listing promotes its effectiveness and household use in a compact 19th century retail notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cure Downs
Memorial at Ypres would house Canadian museum and library
An officer from the Canadian headquarters describes a proposed memorial at Ypres with a relief linked to the defence of Ypres. It would include models of trenches, photos, a roster of Canadian dead, and aims to plant maple trees and shrubs to evoke a living Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canadisa
Stafl
Ypres
Jude A
Ypr
Shakespeare
Stratford-on-Ava
Canada
Sun Life Assurance Company 1918 Annual Report Record
The Sun Life Assurance Company reports its 48th annual year as the best in history with nearly 29 million dollar gain in assets and over 50 million in new policies. Total income exceeded 21.65 million, policyholder payouts reached 9.76 million, and assets rose to 97.62 million while investments favored government bonds to aid the war effort. The firm notes a settled new home and strong surplus supporting policyholders and shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Life Assurance
Sun
Son Life
Sea Life
Resent Losing Secrets of Trade and War News
German complaints grow over Allied curiosity about occupied territory. A World War II era report notes French seizure of documents on dye manufacturing while Americans seek German technical talent with high salaries. Swift Current issues a 50 000 loan for school funding after a two week drive. Japan plans a maritime wireless exchange to link sea calls with land stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Belgium
France
Weltwirkeschaftliche Nachrichten
Swift Current
Japan
Interurban Highway Proposal From Saskatoon Board
Saskatoon board urges the provincial highways department to construct an interurban highway from the city toward Moose Jaw and beyond, outlining anticipated regional benefits and transportation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Sask
Board of Rade
Provincial Department of Highways
Ma Elston
Foam
Spring Weather Hard on Baby
The piece warns that variable Canadian spring weather harms infants who must stay indoors to avoid chill. It claims B Tablets prevent colds and digestive issues, advertising mail order at 23 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutch
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Demand for Farm Labor in City Sees Few Open Jobs
F F. M. Hagen of the government employment bureau reports city work is quiet but about 100 positions remain unfilled. Wages for the season are around modest levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan F F. M. Hagen
Government Employment Bureau
Fragmentary Notice About Western Canada Dairymen Riot
The readable fragments reference the western Canada dairymen with head office at Moose Jaw and Regina, a press at Moose Jaw, and a riot organized under central government direction, noting Russia as a local disturbance and pillage scenario.
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Western Canada Dairymen's
Asion
Moose
Regina
Press of
Moose Jaw
Russia
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