Immigration Pushes Growth and Transport Needs in Western Canada
The article argues population growth from immigration could boost manufacturing and farming in western Canada. It links higher demand for lumber, cement, and farm machinery to better rail and road transport, more skilled labor, and expanded markets. It also notes freight rates hinge on return shipments and rail connectivity to settled areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Demucactur
Capata
Canada
United States
Cana
Henry ‘Thrnton
Fu Ether
How Santa Claus Got His Name on Presents Were Brought on the Eve
The essay recounts a tale of Saint Nicholas secretly delivering gifts on Christmas Eve, explaining how the name Santa Claus arose from St Nicholas and later forms like Nicolaus. It notes early usage in New Amsterdam and the transition to the modern Santa Claus, linking name evolution to children finding gifts after waking.
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Nicholas My
Pre. York
Nicolaus
Santa Claus
Strength and nerves in medical letters from Ontario reader
A reader letter from W. L. Gregory of Ingersoll Ontario discusses how muscular strength does not indicate nerve strength and describes digestive troubles, sleeplessness, and nervous fatigue. It mentions Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a remedy sold by Edmonson Bates & Co Toronto at 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
W. L. Gregory
Charles St.e
Ingerill
Ont
Dr. Chase
Edmonson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
British Columbia Honey Harvest Of 1922 Totals Revealed
Compilations show B C produced about 200 tons in 1922 with Kootenabees Okansean and Thompson valleys contributing. Vancouver Island Gulf Islands yielded twenty nine tons and Vancouver Westminster plus Fraser Valley accounted for the rest.
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British Columbia
Apa
Kootenabees
Okansean
Thompson
Vancouver Island
Gulf Island
Vancouver
Westminster
Fraser Valley
People Return to Ypres as Rebuilding Proceeds
Postwar Ypres sees 15009 residents returning from prewar population and others abroad. Many dwell in cellars and makeshift huts while reconstruction advances. displacement persists as plans unfold.
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Ypres
Procenis
Posctbe
Christmas Customs Across Nations and Legends
A collage describes Christmas traditions including mistletoe legends in Europe, the telling of Santa stories in Bulgaria and Austria, and the belief in the infant’s first cry at Lion France hospital. It notes rituals like candles in windows and the guiding star in Russia, shaping prosperity beliefs for the year.
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Drulis
Christina
Foundiing
Lion France
Christ
Austria
Tay
Stumbl
Tina
Bethlehem
A Splendid Medicine for the Children
Mrs XD West praises Traby Own Tablets as the best remedy for children, noting mild tastive effects that regulate bowels and stomach. She asserts the tablets are easy to take, effective, and have kept her babies well, with the company selling them by mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XD West
Nail Wits Co
Ile
When Does Bronchial Trouble Begin To Get Serious
A fragmented report discusses bronchial trouble and colds with unclear guidance. It mentions coughs, throat issues, and vague remedies, noting some belief that certain treatments may heal or prevent bronchial problems and colds. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts or sources.
Curious Christmas Customs Across Historic Nations
Fragmented text surveys ancient Saturnalia and Yule traditions across Goths Saxons Scandinavia and Alpine regions noting festive revelry from Dec 16 to Twelfth Night and belief in heavenly signs. Mentions King Alfred, Polish customs, Odin and Thor legends, and household lights to aid Mary and angels. Also references remedies for worms asthma and dietary cautions with mixed promotional content.
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He Komes
East Vale
Tor Ues
Merle
Old England
Alfred
Aes
Per
Alps
Poland
Germany
Mary
Scandinasia
Canadian Pacific Excursions To Central States
Advertises CP excursion tickets from Minnesota and Iowa to central states including St Louis and Omaha with a three month return limit. Notices rail service disruption due to locusts and offers details via CP agents. Mention of Minard’s Liniment for cattle uses.
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Canadian Pacific
Central States
Minn
S. Paul
Milwaukee
Dodge Ta
Des Moin
Ourty
Cedar Rapids
Kansas Cty
Watertows
St. Louis
Omaha
Canadian Pacific Railway Rr
Ancient Greek ship prayers and heist boxes struggles
Fragmentary OCR mentions Christmas boxes in ancient Greece used to fund priests and masses for long voyages. Boxes opened at Chis Nias to aid upkeep, with the poor contributing through neighborly help. Text is garbled and difficult to fully interpret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Greece
Chis Nias
Dr Thomas Eclec for Sprains and Bruises
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclec as best for sprains and bruises, claiming it reduces swelling, cools inflammation, and relieves pain. It promises quicker bruise recovery and notes a pricing structure for two months versus one, with a publisher’s allowance and references to military uses of pine and Canadian timber imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Eclec
Ariti
Medicine Hat Stoneware firm broadens product line
Serta, a long established Medicine Hat company, recently increased capital to Medalta P and announced plans to expand from cracking bowls and related wares to manufacturing whiteware. The Medalta Company has confined its past production to ceramic mixing bowls and similar items.
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Serta
Medalla P
Medalta
Bat
Minard's Liniment For Distemper Price Shiftes Apple Cost
A Birmingham News item notes a minor price change tied to Minard's Liniment for distemper and an eight cent increase in the price of an apple, reflecting small commodity adjustments.
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Hirmingham News
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Immigration and Business
B.C. Honey
Yale
Merrie Old England
J.D. Belloga
de Tere
Dr. Levesque
Hos Velety
Ain
Rome
Minard
Scott
Rene
Medicine Hat
Weil
Sun Maid
Sun-Maid
Fresno
California
Curt
Dito
MacDonald
Sobace
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