A Prairies Hotelkeeper From Kosovo to Canada
A newspaper column visits Kasper Haberlach, hotel proprietor in a prairie village, tracing his journey from immigrant to father of seven and thrifty employer. He speaks six languages, values education, and pays his children wages daily to teach saving and ambition. The piece frames his story as a model of immigration enriching Canada with skill, craft, and a strong, ideal citizenship.
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Baskatchewan
Stad
Curous
Kasper Haberlach
Kasper Haberluch
Canada
Habernach
Kasper Haberach
Togue
Arm River
Dominion
Canada’s Progress Steady Says Trade Minister James Malcolm
The report by Hon James Malcolm federal minister of trade and commerce says Canada enjoys rising national well being with sound credit, expanding construction, and no boom just rapid development. He notes homes are happier, banks sound, and growth is in response to needs rather than speculative booms.
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Canada
James Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
England
Dominion
Sis
Commonwealth
New Serum For Burns Unveiled At Police Surgeons Meet
Stephen R. Monteith of Nyack NY and Dr John J White described a new serum treatment for burns at the National Association of Police and Fire Surgeons convention. The horse blood based method uses an atomized spray on burned skin and reportedly yields rapid healing with no scarring or discoloration.
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National Association of Police and Fire Surgeons
Medical Directors
Civil Service Commission
Stephen R. Monteith
Nyack NY
John J. White
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Pale Girls Enduring Anemia
An advertorial urging mothers of pale girls to treat anemia with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It cites common causes during growth, dangers of progressive weakness, and a testimonial from Claire Sullivan of Pineber Creek Alta describing improved health after using the pills. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents plus tax from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Giant Guns For Naval Base Arrive In Singapore From England
Three 18 inch, nearly sixty foot long naval guns weighing about 50 tons each arrived in Singapore from England. They were experimental wartime weapons, the only ones of their kind built, mounted on naval units for bombarding German positions but unused when the war ended. In Port Arthur a shipment of nine live mink valued at 7500 dollars was delivered to the express officer for transport to France.
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Singapore
England
France
E. Swain
Larsen
Sioux Lookout
Canadian National Railway
Port Arthur
Port Figin Patient Exposes Months of Illness
A fragment reports a patient from Port Figin New Brunswick who could not work for months. The note mentions nervousness and weakness as symptoms and hints at ongoing health struggles without full details.
Manitoba Sanstones Christmas Seals Sale Drives Health Work
Manitoba Sanatorium Ninette launches annual Christmas Seals sale to fund tuberculosis work. Last year's fund financed a portable X-ray unit and supported twelve missionary journeys aiding contact and suspected cases. About 3000 people were examined, with funds allocated through September 1st for ongoing health efforts and child welfare messaging. Dr Thomas Electric Oil ad ends with praise for its market success. Units and prices for seals referenced, emphasis on public health and charitable giving.
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Manitoba
Ninette Man
Tatp
Ob- Sas
Ainett
Noise and Rats At Colgate University Experiment
Colgate University in Hamilton NY raises city and country rats to study the effect of noise on health and behavior. City rats exposed to tuning fork noise show signs of nervousness and reduced appetite while country rats remain in a soundproof room.
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Colgate University
Hamilton
Donald Laird
Laird
Laira
Manitoba Hydro Extends Power to Rural Manitoba
Donald G. McKenzie outlines an extensive hydro development program to bring electricity to nearly every town in Manitoba and rural areas within seven years. The plan includes legislation to pay half the capital cost of transmission lines and farm connections, with very low rates for rural users. A separate incident features a small office boy reporting a man fallen in a coal hole, prompting the boss to call a policeman.
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Manitoba
Donald G. McKenzie
Min Man
Appoin If
McKenzie
United Farmers of Manitot Prandon Distriet
Brandon
Sito Manitoba
McKendie
Priest Addresses Damaged Community Forgiveness
A fragment from a local report shows an Irish priest urging forgiveness after a brick attack. O Leary suggests waiting until the injured person recovers, then praying for Casey.
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Casey
O'Leary
Tolme
Shorter Names Proposed by Time Saving Society
The Society for the Saving of Time, a French efficiency group, seeks a law limiting family names to five letters and given names to two. They claim millions in business savings from shorter names and suggest Jo, Fa, Al, Lu, and Jk as equivalents to Joseph, Edward, Albert, Jean, and Jack.
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Society For the Saving of
Parament
Joseph
Edward
Albert
J En
Jack
Advances and marvels in science and speed
Science has added years to the average life but also produced the motor car capable of speeds about sixty miles per hour. The note reflects on progress and modern marvels shaping daily life.
Beautifying Station Grounds Prize List Highlights Rail Gardens
Interest in station gardens across the Canadian Pacific Railway rose with a larger prize list and strong results. G A B Krook led judging with district prizes awarded for best kept gardens, old and new variants, and several special mentions across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
G. A. B. Krook
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
W. A. Hooper
Minnedosa
D. Skarne
Carstairs
Albera
T. W. Pyne
Erickson
British Co
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Paul
Paula
Holloway
Naval
Lydia E. Pinkham
Port Figin
N. B
Sanstones
Thomas
Manitoba Hydro
Migard
Paris Society
Hux
BAYER
Canadat Pacific Railway
English Channel
Blanchard
Tedd
Fred Burnaly
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