Canada’s Shell Production Record Revealed by American Journal
The American Machinist credits Canada with producing more shells than all British firms aside from shell-laking plants, praising Canada's organized effort led by the Shell Committee chaired by General Bertram. Ottawa reports rapid, massive munition output, urging broader industrial expansion for the nation’s future.
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Caraga
Rapis
Amergan
Thore
Canadian Shell Committee
Tao Handres
United States
Wienipeswig
Ottawa
Suell
Organiz Py Ge ‘Hugues
Bertram
Canada
Great Britan
Huntry
Eldest Child of Liberty and Venice Voice of Freedom
A scattered column notes Venice as a symbol of liberty and the Adriatic region's historic struggle for freedom, alongside brief mentions of Canadian soldiers, a bird protection poster, a planned Canadian edition of a birds book, and branches of a society across multiple provinces. The piece blends international and local items with no single cohesive event.
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Louvain
Adriatic
Venice
Gotas
Italy
Genoa
Stana
Dominion Agricultural Department
Canada
Jes
Halifax
Susser
Regia
Sask
Montreal
Qus
Aroushout
Ontario
Uny
Delteville
Be Queen Victoria Girls
Wud
Newbury
Government and Railway Partner to Eradicate Sow Thistle Weeds
The Saeistchewan government and a railway company form a joint program against sow thistle and other noxious weeds. A gasoline powered weed patrol and a dedicated worker will travel the rail lines to identify and destroy small patches near stations, aided by section foremen and the weed inspector.
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CPR
Saeistchewan
Tromt
Surrow
Department of Agriculture
Thompson
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promoted for Indigestion Relief
An advertisement extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for indigestion and digestive disorders. It claims the pills are the result of long study and offer relief where other remedies fail, addressing suffering from digestive issues.
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Parmelee
Allsteel self built home on wheels promises safety and comfort
It describes allsteel motor homes with steel interiors designed for cooking, living, and sleeping. The text emphasizes safety from fire, sturdy stove frames, and roomy living spaces suitable for five days on the road, noting minimal oscillation when traveling across flat terrain.
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Ec PA
Hatuy
Canadian Made Goods and Trade Mark Standards Debate
A fragmented piece argues for standardizing trade marks to boost Canadian goods. It cites consumer pressure on manufacturers to raise quality and pricing, connects to local figures, and touches on education and family concerns amid broader economic themes.
The Call for Khaki Duty Across a Watching World
A reader reflects on World War I era duty urging all able young men to enlist or contribute to the war effort. He warns that those who avoid participation risk guilt, social scorn, and a lasting moral burden once peace returns. He contrasts battlefield valor with civilian apathy and praises veterans awaiting gratitude and honor.
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Japan
Italy
Balkan
Paby's Great Danger During Hot Weather
Infant health warning urges parents to keep Baby's Own Tablets for diarrhoea and stomach troubles common in heat. Notes sudden onset and need for prompt treatment when a doctor is unavailable. Tablets sold by medicine dealers or mail order from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville for 25 cents per box.
Canadian Fruit Trade At Grimsby Stresses Imports and Demand
Mr JA Ruddick dairy and Colt storage commissioner described five years of data on apple imports from Germany France Belgium Portugal and the Netherlands to Britain and noted rising demand for dried and evaporated fruit for the army. He cited Canada exports to the United Kingdom Newfoundland and Germany in 1812 and predicted expansion despite trade cuts.
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Grimsby
JA. Ruddick
Dairy and
Colt Storage
Germany
Brit
France
Germa
Belgium
Portugal
Netherlands
Ruddick
Great Britain
Canada
United Kingdom
Newfoundland
Fragmented Diph Fragments and Jailyard Misfits
Descriptive fragments show a jail scene and a store clerk at a soda counter. A convict labor tale mentions a ball and chain and a question about ambition. The mood shifts to a boast about a monk who could add.
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Ace
Free Distribution of Trees to Saskatchewan Schools
The Saskatchewan Department of Education announces a program through the directors of school agriculture to supply trees and ornamental shrubs to school districts. Applications must show land care plans, site locations, fencing and shelter needs, and be filed by November 1 with the appropriate district inspector. Limited quantities available. priority to properly prepared grounds and existing natural timber areas.
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Saskatchewan
Ladia Head
Regina
Department of Edu
Mateh
Groong
Drowemann
Merfaliowet
Ieee
Bsc
Maple Creek
Swift Current
Gravelbourg
Radville
Moose Jaw
Werburn
Estevan
Moosomis
Balcarres
Yorkton
F. W. Gates
Msc
Saskatoon
Battle To Wilke
Kindersley
Rosetown
Daeson
Prince Albert
Rostivern
Hummat
Wynyard
The Prince Patriots Valor Amid War and Recovery Talk
Extract from a military record honors the Prince Light Infantry with tales of machine gun precision and steadfast sacrifice at Landsdowne Park. Wounded soldiers, including Dover who lost a leg and an arm, persisted at their guns until help arrived and a final fatal shot. The article also notes timber shortages for postwar reconstruction and wartime homesteader credit extended in British Columbia.
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Sivicias
Landsowne Park
Dover
Althous
Fas
Hess
Call for Patriotism Urges Canadian Youth to Prepare for War
The Jorowa Free Press urges young men to recognize the war's seriousness and to seek military training now. It argues many are idle or indifferent, delaying readiness for overseas service and the defense of Canada against a German threat.
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Canada
Hernese
Ottawa
Europe
Britain
Jorlawa Free Press
Brain Amputation Report At Renneh Military Hospital
A medical report describes a wounded soldier undergoing a rare brain amputation at Renneh Military Hospital. Dr A Guepin removes abscessed bone from the left cerebral hemisphere after a penetrating occipital wound. A second abscess forms and another amputation is required, yet the patient shows no obvious functional deficits.
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Reneh Military Hospital
A. Guepin
Guerpin
Fertilizer Use Must Support Soil Health Over Time
An adviser warns fertilizers should accompany a sound crop rotation and humus-building practices. Overreliance exhausts soil, risks long-term fertility, and profits depend on patient, balanced application. For infants, Miller's Worm Powders claim a safe, non injurious remedy. Russian Jews in France face detention if not serving in the army, per interior ministry guidance.
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Sven
France
Russia
Petit Parisien
Ministry of the Interior
Minard’s Liniment and Tangled Clippings from July
Fragmented OCR note mentions Minard’s Liniment claimed to cure colds, with additional garbled items about Grishoppere ana cut worm lasses and lemons. Names such as Sir Edward Grey and Henry Campbell appear in a disjointed cabinet context. No clear event or date. text reads as miscellaneous clipped phrases from a newspaper page.
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Edward Grey
Henry
Campbell Han
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