Prairie lumber industry in western Canada in 1915
The prairie provinces rely on lumbering for settlement growth. In 1915 Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta mills logged about 250 million feet, valued over 4.2 million dollars. Saskatchewan produced about two thirds, Alberta slightly more than Manitoba, while the prairie market consumes about 1434 million feet annually.
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Prairie
British Columbia
Mk Grant
Iss
Manitoba
Saskatchewas
Alberta
Saskatchewan Forest
Ontario
United States
Canada
Doctor Praises Postum For Health Benefits
A physician endorses Postum as a valued beverage aiding health and relief from disease. The doctor recalls banishing coffee, noting Postum’s brown color and snappy taste when properly prepared. The ad highlights two forms, Postum Cereal and instant Postum, claiming equal delight and cost per cup.
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Windsor
War aims and resolve in war effort amid allied duties
In this war we commit maximum resources to aid our allies and press the enemy. We must prevent militarism and ensure continental safety. The government pursues naval and financial measures and anti- state land provisions to support the war and protect national life and property.
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Hague Trivuza
Russia
Acta
Tle
Europe
Advice to Dyspeptics Well Worth Following
In the cage of dyspepsia the appetite is variable Sometimes ravenous or poor Dr Hamiltons Pills cure quickly and thoroughly Summerers find marked benefit in a day and as time goes on improve They strengthen stomach and digestive organs supplying materials to convert food into nourishment Into muscle fibre and energy to build up the rundown system Get Dr Hamiltons Pills today 25¢ per box at all dealers
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Dr. Hamilton
Dr Hamilton
Deaiers
Saskatchewan School Attendance Averages 1914 Report
The Saskatchewan education department report for 1914 shows an average school year of 188 days and an actual attendance of 11,171,983 across 111,059 elementary pupils, meaning about 53 percent of potential attendance. It notes Saskatchewan trails U.S. states in attendance, with many children below Grade 3 and advocates stronger attendance laws.
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Minister of Education
Norman F. Black
M.A. D.paed
Regina
Saskatchewan Education Department
Saskatchewan
Division of Education
Russell Sage Foundation
United States
Mississippi
Oregon
Rhode Island
New York
Overseas Battalion call for Cameron Highlanders recruits
War urgency appeals for volunteers to join the Overseas Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders. Lieutenant Colonel Cantlie invites physically fit Britons to enlist. Enlisted men receive 39 days paid leave if they work on farms for seed time. Transportation offered. communications to the adjutant, 179th Cameron Highlanders, Minto Street, Winnipeg.
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The
Cameron Highlanders
J. A. Cantlie
Britister
179Th
Minto Street
Winnipeg
Family table linen held in trust for two centuries
A mother warns Mary to handle a precious heirloom carefully while a daughter reassures her not to worry. The dialogue notes the linen’s value and mentions a comparison: an acre of sea fishing could feed more than a year’s yield from the best land.
Baby's Own Tablets claimed to cure childhood constipation
An Alberta mother reports two of her babies relieved of constipation by Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. The ad touts safety for the youngest child and sales through medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box. It also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as protecting children from worm-related ailments, linking worms to high child mortality and lasting weakness.
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Andrew G. Lund
Hughenden
Alta
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Saskatchewan Weed Law and Inspectors Appointed
Saskatchewan legislature amends the Noxious Weeds Act requiring municipal councils to appoint weed inspectors or face fines up to 25 dollars. Six district field men will enforce the act, visiting councils to ensure compliance. Also notes J D Kellogg asthma remedy claims and a Canadian toy association forming in Toronto with a Maple Leaf stamp for Canadian-made toys.
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Saskatchewan
Toronto
Canada
Women Volunteer Army of Britain to Aid Food Production
Hon. Walter Hume Long, president of the Local Government Board in London, inaugurates the Women's National Land Service Corps. The corps will train women for agricultural work during the front’s absence to keep land cultivated, boost output, and support overseas trade and imperial standing. Long calls for broad cooperation and notes women have proven capable in tasks once closed to them.
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Britowe Ace Cous
Walter Hume Log
Local Government Board
London
Women's National Land Service Corps
Tome
British Isles
Long
Mr Long
Minard's Liniment Receives Endorsement for Foot Injury
A reader writes that after a severe foot jam he bathed it with Minard's Liniment and woke the next day feeling as well as ever, sending a brief note of gratitude to T. G. McMullen.
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Minard
T. G McMullen
Superstition Trade Grows in Germany Food for War Frauds
Munich dispatch reports stern action against wartime profiteers who sold astrology and palmistry to a gullible public. Astrolo gers palmists and soothsayers formed a broad network linked to a central organization, profiting from fear and superstition. The crackdown notes mental strain and even self inflicted harm tied to these schemes.
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Germany
Munich
Berliner Tageblatt
Prince Doing His Bit praised by Primitive Methodist chaplain
Captain Kendall, front chaplain, recounts Prince of Wales sleeping in a miner’s cottage and choosing the humble home over a mansion, noting the prince’s danger and willingness to go where the boys go. The speech highlights admiration for his wartime service and connection with common soldiers.
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Wales
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