Finnish waitress faces job interview at a boardinghouse
In a Toronto tale, Helmi a Finnish migrant endures a string of job interviews at Mrs Angu s boardinghouse. Four women question her past and status while Miss Ritchie vouches for her, but the decision hinges on work needs and the fate of her baby. A hopeful pair checks in with a Canadian family offering support as Helmi seeks stability and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heim
Helmi
Jack
Hel‘al
Sai Hetmi
Sam
Nike
Indy
Mwam
Smno
Somamenpat
Tommy
Miss Ritchie
Mary
Robin
Foreign woman seeks day work as baby sitter during wartime
Helmi, pale and tired, pleads for a day of help to mind a baby as war dislocations leave women unemployed. She faces refusal from Mrs. Corbett and Miss Ritchie, while other hopefuls, including well-dressed seekers, linger in the home, revealing class tensions and fear among the unemployed.
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Fabytt
Helmi
Tam
Ian
Hell
Gate in a Baby wful at Three and it's Dangerous
Ruth Brittain argues that over stimulation in infancy leads to nervousness in older children and that babies should be handled briefly. She promotes Castoria as a safe remedy and notes physicians prescribe it for colic and other infant illnesses.
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Ruth Brittain
Castoria
Chas HL Flatcher
C N R Announces Low Summer Fares
Canadian National Railways unveils round trip summer excursion fares from May 15 to September 30 with 25 to 29 percent savings over regular rates. Fares apply from Pacific and prairie province points to eastern destinations and vice versa, with boat segments allowed on Great Lakes routes and Vancouver to Prince Rupert.
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Canadian National Railways
Pacific
Prairie Province
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Four groups gain leave to appear before immigration committee
The Anglican Synod the Canadian Legion Alberta command the Welcome League and the Salvation Army were all given leave to appear before the committee investigating immigration policy. Neuralgia line appears to be an OCR fragment. core fact remains that these four organizations were granted appearance before the committee.
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Anglican Synod
Canadian Legion
Alberta Command
The
Welcome League
Salvation Army
Red Rose Tea in Shamnision Sectaes Ont
Red Rose Tea faces scrutiny amid sect allegations in Shamnision district with ongoing investigations. Authorities examine supply chains and consumer safety implications as officials warn the public. Local retailers report steady demand while regulators pursue clarity on labeling and standards.
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Ies
Shamnision
Roof Signs To Help Aviators Identify Towns
A new guide for aviators aims to place roof signs on buildings and tanks identifying each town and pointing toward the nearest airport. The aviation division of the commerce department promotes six foot high black letters on yellow and warns signs should include directional arrows to the landing field. The American Legion plans to mark 10 000 posts and signs on depots warehouses and office buildings will aid pilots navigating routes near rail lines and highways.
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Ayers
Aviation Division
Department of Commerce
Aft
American Legion
Ofice
W Celebration Henri Dunant Red Cross Founder Nobel Prize
A tribute marks Henri Dunant founder of the Red Cross on his Nobel Peace Prize victory. Prominent figures gather to honor the humanitarian pioneer and his lasting impact on international relief and humanitarian law.
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Henri Dunant
Red Cross
Nobel Peace
Prine
Solferino and Red Cross Founder Henri Dunant
Franco Swiss industrialist and philanthropist Henri Dunant, born Geneva 1828 and died Paris 1910, witnessed Solferino battle in 1859 inspiring founding of Red Cross and Geneva treaties. His efforts led to the 1863 conference and the 1864 Geneva Convention establishing international humanitarian law. Multitudinous passages describe his life work and legacy.
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Geneva
Paris
Italy
Dunant
Solferino
Castagione
Castillone
Firope
Committee of Public Safety
Gustave Moynier
General Dufour
Red Cross
Henri Dunant
Brita
Ypres
United States
New York
An Oil For All Men
A historic advertisement promotes Dr. Thomas Belectric Oil as a universal remedy for sailors soldiers fishermen outdoor workers and all people. It claims to ease pain relieve colds mend wounds soothe tumbago and relieve rheumatism making it a staple in homes and travel kits.
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Thomas Belectric
Real Asthma Relief and Candling Stations in Saskatchewan
A Real Asthma Relief claims real relief and permanent benefits from Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, with conservative statements. Saskatchewan Egg and Poultry Pool to operate seven candling stations in Regina Moose Jaw Saskatoon North Battleford Yorkton Melfort Assiniboia. The brief touches on unrelated lines about war and a shopkeeper remark.
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J. D. Kellogg
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Egg and Poultry Pool
Regina
Moose Jus
Saskatoon
North Battleford
York
Melfort
Assiniboia
Little Helps For This Week From Moral Reflections
A compact reflective piece opening with a biblical greeting and verses from Galatians. It cites Fulke Greville on humane action and Lord Bacon on power to do good. The text contemplates practical benevolence and the need to translate good intentions into action with available power and opportunity.
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Fulke Greville
Lord Bacon
Baby's Own Tablets Promoted for Newborns and Children
An Ontario advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as safe for babies and growing children. It claims the product contains no opiates, acts as a mild laxative, relieves constipation, aids digestion, fights colds and fevers, and eases teething. Mrs. John Armour of South Monaghan endorses the medicine, noting three healthy children given the tablets. The ad states the tablets cost 25 cents per box and can be bought from local druggists or mailed from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co in Brockville, Ontario.
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John Armour
Ral 1
South Monaghan
Ont
Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Piano Remains Popular Despite Radio Surge
As radio rises in popularity some claim instruments will fade. A New York piano company reports a single day piano sales totaling 108000 dollars, surpassing all previous piano records and challenging the notion that mechanical devices would replace the piano.
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New York
Sheep Raising In Kenora District
The Kenora United Farmers Club weighs sheep raising in the Kenora district. The secretary is collecting data to attract farmers to the suitable industry and to gauge local suitability for sheep farming.
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Kenora
Kenora United Farmers’ Club
Fragmented OCR note on indigestion and medical advice
The readable text discusses stomach acid and indigestion with crude remedies and a doctor’s guidance. It mentions a person from Magresia and references neutralizing acids with alkali. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events or verifiable details.
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Philipy Sie
Magresia
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Chayter XXIII
Contanea
Mrs Angus
Misa Ritchie
Helint
Finland
Helm
Helmni
Abe Hest
C.N.R
Minard
T Bonne Co
N. UL
Imsiat
Moose Jaw
Price Oil Development and Refining Company
Price
Canada
Western
Arabia
Cy. AS
Phyete Gians
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