Logging camp tensions rise over modern crews and old methods
The narrative follows Donald and Gillis at a BC RC and L Co mill as new workers strain morale. Gillis laments the shift from veteran loggers to younger, outspoken “double breasted” crews while Donald tests the mill and awaits the high lead spar-tree rigging day, highlighting tensions between old and new timber workers.
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Robert Rennie
Gillis
Robert Renate
Donald
Andy
Gus
NMS Beng
Gill
Europe
Tim
Donnie
Janes
Vancouver
Trappers and loggers greet Donald among colorful crew
A crowd gathers as Gillis and his men rig a tree for detonation with an improvised cap method. The expedition introduces a flamboyant logger delegation led by Hoopla and Blackie, with nicknames echoing along the Coast.
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Uth
Gillis
Fevler
Gills
Gus
Patient reports long struggle with breathing and choking spells
Mrs A vay of Dartmouth writes that for over a year she suffered from amotherist spells and shortness of breath. She could not walk even short distances due to a choking sensation and after many treatments, she decided to try something else.
Surprising Price On Boxed Goods At Pharmacies
A fragment notes a price of 50 per box at druggists and mentions a dealer direct price from The T Milturn Co Ltd Foreats. The text is unclear but indicates a promotional price for boxed items available through druggists and possibly wholesale channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milturn Con Ltd
Forest marchers described in rugged outdoor health
The group stood in the forest, except for Blackie, with bone wader sx feet in height. They moved calmly despite middle age with grey temples, their skin a mahogany hue, all appearing in sparkling health as the scene continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackie
The Role of Mastication in Dental Health
The article argues chewing strengthens tooth structures and jaws by stimulating tissue, improving circulation, and nourishing growth. It contrasts hard natural foods with refined foods that require less chewing, warning that reduced mastication weakens teeth and increases disease risk. It urges using meals that demand vigorous chewing.
Catarrh Zone Air Remedy Ad Claims Flu Relief
An old advertisement promotes Catarrhozone to prevent flu bronchitis and grippe. It touts Blue Gum of Australia as healing vapor in the air passages and promises relief of irritable throat headaches plus germ elimination. Complete kit $1.00, small bottle 0c. lasts two months. available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Americans catch record Great Lakes fish amounts
Americans caught 23 96,000 pounds from Lake Erie, 3,689,884 from Lake Michigan, 15,710,731 from Lake Huron, 15,301,562 from Lake Superior, and 697,821 from Lake Ontario last year. This shows fishing activity rising as fish move into the lakes.
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Great Lakes
Lake Ern
Lake Michian
Lake Huron
Lake Superior
Tke
Ontario
Dr Thomas Eletric Oil Promises Quick Croup Relief
An elderly advert extols Dr Thomas electric oil as a universal family remedy for croup sore throat chest earache rheumatic pains bruises and sprains. A Berlin husband seeks a separating finder for his departed wife in a local newspaper notice.
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Berlin
Finder
Notable Rocky Mountain Jarvis Pass Lakes Divide Watersheds
The Jarvis Pass region on the Alberta British Columbia boundary hosts a collection of small lakes at its summit. Waters flow west to the Pacific from some lakes and east to the Atlantic from others, illustrating a split watershed within a densely timbered highland corridor.
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Jarvis Pass
Alberta-Pritish Columbia
Pacific
Atlantic
Santa Klaws Name Play Puzzles Readers
Readers encounter a playful spelling twist as Santa Claus becomes Santa Klaws while exploring the name Duten or St. Nicholas Experience amid a quest for something else. The light word game prompts reflection on tradition and curiosity.
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Santa Claus
Santa Klaws
Duten
St. Nicholas
Vapors and Vicks: Preventing Flu and Cold Spread
Guidance on early cold treatment with Vicks VapoRub and external methods to avoid disturbing digestion. Recommends hot baths, laxatives, and nightly vapors to ease throat congestion and support digestion, with emphasis on use for children and pre-exposure nose-snuffing to ward off influenza.
Little Gifts of Kindness Teach Gentle Living
A devotional piece encourages daily acts of kindness and generosity. It cites a scripture quote and quotes Elizabeth Charles about freely giving. The text urges focusing on small, consistent good deeds to brighten others daily.
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Elizabeth Charles
Lucy Larcom
A Perfect Medicine for Little Ones
An advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as a gentle effective laxative for children. It claims to regulate bowels soothe stomach aid sleep and combat colds without opiates. A testimonial from Alex J Perry of Atlantic Nova Scotia endorses the product sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr William Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Alex. J. Perry
Atlantic
N.S
Dr. William Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
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THE
Crimson West
Alex. Philip
Laere
Zam-Buk
Hoop la’ McKenzie
Blackie” Anderson
Jack McDonalds
Jack
Fightin
Johnnie
Crazy Jack
Gill's
Ol Hola
TooTn
Grippe
Rocky Mountain
Aan
Pai
Matthew x. 8
Minard
Mau
Myrtle
Gree
Hamilton Ontario
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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