Timely Warnings From Crerar On Westward Policy
The former minister T A Crerar warned Western urban audiences that the New National Policy promoted by the Canadian Council of Agriculture aims to unite farmers across parties and gain broad support. He urged restraint amid calls for new movements and warned against rushing to extremes as world unrest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Crerar
New Farmers’ Party
Crerar
Alberta
Wood
UEA
Providements
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Farmers’ Movement
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Fa B
Mien Hs
Mr. Crerar
Canada Must Reject Class Legislation to Unite Nation
A speaker argues against class driven policies in Canada, warning that such "class" legislation would cause disaster and strife. He urges all groups to unite on shared patriotic values, promoting freedom, justice, and national solidarity drawn from wartime sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crerar
Iorganied
Iown
Canada
Dominion
Miller's Worm Powders Promises Safe Worm Purge
An old advertisement extols Miller's Worm Powders as a painless cure for stomach and intestinal worms. It claims the product restores strength and vitality to children and protects them from worm-related debility. The tone reflects period health claims and moral aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Liniment Claims Distemper Cure for Animals
Minard's Liniment is said to cure distemper in animals. The note mentions delivery of letters to some of the Tonga islands in the Pacific by rockets fired from steam-propelled craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonga Group
Pacific
Catarthosene Promises Quick Cure for Catarrh and Cold
An advertise ment touts Catarthosene as a universal remedy that heals inflamed nostrils, stops catarrhal discharge, and cures colds quickly. It claims to kill germs, clear the nose and throat, and offers a money back guarantee with sample sizes and dealer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
Long word antidisestablishmentarianism defined
A note explains that antidisestablishmentarianism is a long word rarely found in American dictionaries but used in Britain to describe opposition to the disestablishment of the Church of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Church of England
Sloan's Pain Relief advertised in Canadian production
An old advertisement touts Sloan's for pain relief claiming quick soothing effects for stiff muscles sciatic pain rheumatic twinges and lame backs. It highlights non staining non staining skin use and easy application with economy and availability through any druggist. Made in Canada and priced at 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Liniment Quaint Motto Sparks Laughs and Thought
A whimsical piece mocks quick cash schemes and penny pinching with a saying about loans and sense. It contrasts low money value with the folly of error prone budgeting, urging prudence in personal finances and plain speaking.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Advertised as Safe Cure
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a safe and invariably satisfactory remedy for corn roots branches and stems. It claims quick cures and urges buyers to insist on the extractor at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaintess
Putnam
Ontario Canada Land and Population Facts From 1918 Census
The article notes Canada covering 3 720 665 s and a population of 8 500 000 with land area larger than the United States including Alaska but a smaller population than New York Chicago and Philadelphia combined. It cites 392 200 000 acres fit for grain and livestock with extensive open homesteads and farm land across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. A famous novelist quote discusses house routines and a dog parrot and cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Alaska
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
AIS
How U Boats Were Trapped
A British device coordinated trawlers and submarines to trap U boats. The method linked surface nets with submarine movement, using a trawler to engage a submarine and slip its cable before striking. Details remain sparse and technical terms are obscured in the fragment.
Canada’s Work For Soldiers Prize Shorthorn-Cattle Change Hands
Col Hugh Clark explains Canada’s $57,000,000 fiscal year investment funds a seven months vocational training course for disabled soldiers. The program aims to reestablish independence by turning veterans into co producers while providing monthly stipends and supporting their families through the training period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Nea-Stam
Ife
Hugh Clark
National
Swine Fever Calls Go Out In Village
A village summons to pig owners to report holdings and provide details as local police step up surveillance for swine fever. A cottage visit meets a curt response from a wary resident as the constable makes inquiries.
Watch repairers work late and buyers sprint for cattle fame
The piece notes the man who fixes watches accepts long hours and many good ideas fail to translate to action. It reports the Western Canada Shorthorn Breeders Club sale at Brandon Manitoba where 102 cattle brought $31,985, with average females around $487 to $810 and notable sales including Laven 47a to C. G. Beeching and a $2,500 sale to M. L. Nelson. Canadian buyers compete with American bidders to retain prize stock for regional herd improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada Shorthorn Breeders’ Club
Brandon
Westen Canada
Manitha
John Barron
Carberry Manitoba
C. G. Beeching
de Winton
Alberta
Alberta, the Price.a Few Hours After Mr. Beeching
Beech
Chelago
Sh of Hope
Saskatoon
M. L. Nelson
Midale
Sas
Tungsten Trade Shifts Frontiers From Germany to U S
Peru exports tungsten as the United States becomes the leading importer surpassing Germany. The ore is refined into hard steel by manual methods, then carried across the Andes by ponies and donkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
United States
Germany
Andes
Baby's Own Tablets touted for childhood constipation
Advertorial note claims Baby's Own Tablets ease childhood constipation by gentle laxative action and stomach comfort. A Quebec mother testifies the product cured her baby's constipation and recommends it to mothers. Items sold by dealers or mail at 23 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Vaillan- St. Mathieu
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Victoria Cross Grants and War Honors Totals Revealed
A British War Office return lists nearly a quarter of a million war honors including the Victoria Cross and orders such as the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross. It notes 2,092 Victoria Cross equivalents and 88625 British Empire decorations among the totals. The piece also mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil’s popularity as a medicine rather than heavy advertising.
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British War Office
St. Michael George
Thomas
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