William Davies Company profits claim disputed by labor dept
The Department of Labor report on 1916 bacon profits by The William Davies Company sparked public unrest. The company refutes the claimed five million dollar profit on bacon and provides detailed figures showing lower margins across meats, butter and cheese, eggs, and canned goods, plus a total turnover of 84 million dollars for the year ending March 27, 1917.
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William Davies Company
Bacon
Department of Labor
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Willian Davi Dany
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O'Connor
Moss ‘McKenna
Ottawa
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The William Davies Company Responds to Cost of Living Report
The William Davies Company challenges the Commissioner on the cost of living inquiry, arguing data misinterpretations inflated margins and calling for a government audit. It asserts no concealment of practices, stresses meat packing as essential to Canada's economy, and urges a public, accurate investigation under proper standards.
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Ess Lly
Canada
Europe
United States
William Davies Company
Ottawa
Fragmented overheard exchanges in a busy shop scene
A garbled dialogue recalls customers arguing overdrafts and payments in a store. The text weaves in and out with references to a cashier, a counter, weighing items, and a playful bid to cut the price, hinting at social interactions amid a noisy front.
Chaplains Front Roles Caterer Librarian and Showman
A fragmented report describes chaplains at the front taking on diverse roles including caterer librarian and showman. It notes crowd scenes and the padres joining tasks amid shortages and rising prices while readers question welfare provisions and payments for needed purchases.
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Theatre life in trenches mixed with chapel service
Wartime diary notes recount a trench theatre and chaplain services amid shelling. The piece mentions cinema shows, a Canadian chaplain, bishops’ prints, and religious care as troops endure long waits and routine comforts like coffee and tea while awaiting orders.
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Anster Pratt
TSH Irenes
Canteras
Caplains
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Fragmentary World War I Era Rhetoric on Barbarism
A damaged excerpt laments barbarism and the erosion of civilization as the civilized world notes the murder of peaceful citizens and children. The text references bloodshed on land and sea and condemns cowardly acts, with comments attributed to a Daily Telegraph context and a reference to rail porters.
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Kultur
McSgallion
Daily ‘Telegraph
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London
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New York Tribune
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