Western Canada optimism grows from record wheat yields
The 1925 crop lifts Western Canada with higher per acre yields and better grades, fueling renewed confidence. United States farmers move west, Hudson's Bay Company expands stores in Winnipeg Vancouver Calgary Saskatoon and more, signaling durable postwar growth and belief in a regional recovery.
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Canada
United States
Hudron’s Bay Company
Hia
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Calgary
Famonton
Saskatoon
Grea Watoma
Canaan
Beautify It With Diamond Dyes Dip to Tint or Boil
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for tinting fabrics from wool to silk and mixed goods. The label claims easy use with 15 count packages and color options for silk, ribbons, coats, and draperies. A separate crime brief notes a burglary at EF De Bower's Chicago home, with a stolen $500 watch and a taunting note left by the thief.
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Bay Prain
Dees
EF de Bower
Chicag
American Academy of Letters
de Rower
Chicago
Jem Connors
Untitled Product Claim for Colic Relief in Stomach
An advertisement claims a remedy for colic and cramps with rapid relief. It mentions a product from Pon's septo substitute and references a Toronto Ontario origin. The text is fragmented and emphasizes quick results and pleasant use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fur Co
Toronto
Ont
Wrecked Ship Bottle Found On Beach After Months
A bottle recovered from the sand near Ostend contained a report of a shipwreck on March 18 with passengers and crew saved. The discovery includes names and details about those aboard and indicates extensive retrieval of items from the wreck site.
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India
Philadelphis
Brussels
Ostend
Mary A. Balline
Hegey
Jaelev
What Is Evaporated Milk
A historical note explains evaporated milk as fresh milk with about half the water removed, concentrating it to over twice as rich as ordinary milk. It covers sterilization, packaging, and regional production centers in Canada and Ontario, noting shelf life and safety from bacteria.
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Canada
Borden
St. Charles
Rowen Company
Tere
Ingersoll
Norwich
Ontario
South Sumas
Paul at Athens The Text Explained and Its Message
A devotional reading reflects on Paul in Athens as he witnesses idol worship. It notes his approach in the synagogue and marketplace, contrasts public preaching with personal work, and discusses the spiritual awakening sparked by idolatry and truth.
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Pagl
Athens
Silas
Timothy Caw
Paul
Glen
Powder box heel invention in England for ladies
A new high heel style in England conceals a powder box. The device hinges at the back of the heel and swings down to release a powder puff when the wearer activates it. The purpose is to allow discreet touchups without carrying a separate powder container.
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England
Danger Signals Warn Health Through Pain And Indigestion
An old medical blurb argues pain indicates body trouble with heart palpitations breathlessness and appetite loss. It cites Dr Williams pink pills as curing poor blood and nerve weakness, with testimonials from Miss Havel Terndt of Arnprior Ontario and a Brantford factory worker.
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Mina
Havel Terndt
Arn Prior
Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr Williams
Mall
Eine Co
Brwcksille
Woods Impress New Zealand Delegates With Speech
Calgary’s J H Woods, president of the Canadian Press and Imperial Press delegate, drew rousing applause in Auckland with a forceful address to New Zealand delegates. A private letter lauds him as the best speaker, noting his voice shook the building and provoked cheers.
Adam Died Of Gout Source Claim From Ancient London Text
An ancient London document held by the Heralds College claims Adam died of gout. The fragmentary text traces Adam and Eve back to Adam and Eve, with unclear genealogy notes and scattered phrases about health and a doctor.
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Adam
Heralds College
London
Adar
Hebro
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Ais
Tle
Esa
Wester
Dominion
Nome
New
Saekaache Handling
Tom
Noy Ouls
Sackatchewan
No 1 Northers Co
Moses
Ip Tflin
Hadstein Sales Service
P Sanyers
Ile
Fletchers Ore
Mononk
Whysicians Everywhere
Fei
Iminard
8 Sons Ou Limited
ST. Toronto
Sunbay Solel
Acta
Kehioge
Aula Baba
Nes
Minard
Millnery
THE
Baader Comarra
Satty Ann
Leanser
Dee
Manstadrat Ay ‘Tern. Cleansers, Limited
Sata WH Beatty Co, Ltd
Ntsben
Coun'ry
Merat Proouers
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