Farming Faith Amid Hard Times in Western Canada
A letter from a Saskatchewan farmer recalls the 1921 season marked by heavy rains at threshing, turning potential profit into loss. Yet the writer urges courage and hard work to restore prosperity, stressing collective effort, new crops, tax burdens, and restored confidence as Canada moves toward better times.
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Ain—St
West
Western
Canada
Secor
Cry
Town
Finguard
Tun Jen
Becaus
North Dakota Rain Inspection Law Declared Invalid
The North Dakota law regulating rain inspection and purchase was declared invalid by the Supreme Court. It upheld the circuit court of appeals ruling, finding the law in conflict with federal statutes and an interference with interstate commerce.
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North Dakota
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Elrich
Conner
Inter Bate Commers
Denial of Publication on Father De Case by La Patrie
L J Tarte publisher of La Patrie stated French language papers were instructed to publish nothing more about the case of Rev Father De charged with murdering his half brother Raoul. The ruling curbed further press coverage.
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Father de
Raoul
L. J. Tarte
la Patrie
Opening Dates of Mountain Resort Hotels
Readable segments note openings for Canadian mountain resorts including Banff Springs Hotel and Glacier House with planned June openings. Mentions places such as Heston BC and Winderuse as potential centers, and references a long silk thread measuring 600 to 700 yards for a large gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky
Rosy Cheeked Healthy Women Helped by Pink Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for weak blood in women. It claims benefits for anemia indigestion headaches and nervous unrest and cites a testimonial from Mrs Enos Levy of Kets Cove NS about regained strength and red blood. The copy mentions mail order and an express train delivery claim.
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Williams
Enos Levykets
Wi Mams
Health revival for Saskatchewan man from Dodd’s Kidney Pills
Simon Gawhuk, a respected Saskatchewan resident, reports relief from backache and a 20 pound weight gain after using Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy as healing and strengthening kidneys, leading to better blood health and overall vitality. Children seen as targets for worm prevention with Mother Graves Worm Exterminator. Belgians noted as top potato eaters, Irish second. fifteen carloads of fish move from Prince Rupert to Winnipeg. Minard’s Liniment advertised for Spanish Flu prevention.
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Saskatchewan
Dodd
Simon Gawhuk
Mr. Gawluk
Alberta Roads Board to Oversee Highway Work
The highway bill introduces a five member Good Roads or Roads Board including a bi soner two public works officials and two more gubernatorial appointees. The board will standardize road building to modern methods and supervise construction on main highways market roads local roads and colonization roads.
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Alberta
Catarrhal Conditions by Constrational Health Note
Fragmentary OCR text describes a health note or advertisement referencing catarrhal conditions and general health. Mentions a medical or cleaning product related to “Ail Deeziste Cleaners” and firms like Cheney Co in Toledo, Ohio. Content is incomplete and ambiguous.
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Medegan
Bisu Cheney « Co
Toledo
Obie
Western Provinces Show Increase In Sheep Trade
Pure bred animals were sold to farmers last year as the Union of Agriculture reports higher sheep numbers across the western provinces. Edward Island and Nova Scotia also see activity with farmers encouraged to raise grade ewes and pure bred rams. In related ads Holloway’s Corn Remover offers relief for corn sufferers.
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Saskate Wan
Ines
Western Pro Acta Inc
Thee
Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Assurance Company Celebrates Jubilee
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada reports a record year with total premiums and investments exceeding 190 000 daily and policy payouts totaling 11 067 068.00 during the year. Since 1865, payouts reach 111 155 003.00 as assets and surplus rise, marking continued expansion and strong financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Life
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
Belmg Phono
Life of Sir Wilfrid Laurier biographical work reviewed
A Toronto biography by Oscar Douglas Skelton surveys Laurier’s early life and rise, noting two volumes cover his political career and letters from entry to end. It highlights illustrations and photographs, arguing the work aids understanding of a key Canadian liberal leader and public figure.
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Sie Wierd Laurier
Oscar Douglas Skellon
Toronto
Canada
Montrea
Skelton
Northern Alberta trappers report plentiful furs from far north
Fort McMurray trappers arriving from the Chipewyan area say pelts are abundant. Silver foxes are being received as far north as Chipewy. First dog teams head to McMurray from Chipewyan laden with furs. Miller's Worm Powders marketed as a safe remedy for stomach worms and child health claims. Minard's ointment promoted for grippe and flu. Veterans of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police in Calgary receive buffalo meat supplied from Wainwright park.
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Alberta
Fort McMurray
Chipewy
McMurray
Chipewyan
Old Royal Nort West Mounted Police
Thei Amuseumion
Calgary
Ferral
Wainwright
Danderine Promises Hair Strength After One Application
Advert says Danderine scents a bottle with a claim that one use stops Gandrut and hair fall. It promises new vigor brightness and color in every hair, suggesting immediate and noticeable results.
Unsure fragment hints at an author’s birth place
The readable fragment mentions a person named Dovel and a possible death tied to a place called Nad fotha matte. It is unclear and lacks concrete dates or organizations to confirm a coherent news item.
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Main Street
Nad
Uuterstanding Dovel
California Fig Syrup Ad Hits Frantic Tones
A vintage medical pitch touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy to cleanse a child’s bowels within hours. It claims to purge sour bile and undigested fod from the bowels, promising relief for constipated or sick children and urging mothers to keep the product handy.
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California
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Iecteln
Coil Geen
DE Lue
Coloe
New York
Bruce
John A. Bruce & CO
Bamilton
Pares Canada
B.C
Winnipeg
Prince Rupert
United
Minard
Soep
Holloway
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Danderine
York
Wee Street
New One
Out
Sena Pal
Seosil Price
Reark
Vanun Leg
Pratts
Pratt Food Co. of Canada, Ltd
Specify
Imperial” Linotype
Imperial
Monotype
the Canada Metal Co., Limited
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