Saskatchewan Farmers Face Major Losses From Weeds
The Saskatchewan Department for Agriculture warns weeds will cost farmers across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta tens of millions through reduced yields, dockage, and higher freight. Wild oats and other nuisances expand, with a broader call for tariff cuts, rural credits, and coordinated Western farmer action to combat the weed threat and boost profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Department For Agriculture
Cain
Fort William
Vancou
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie
Prairie Provinces
Crow's Nest Pass
Canada
Willeh
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Departments of Agriculture
Fon
Vic
Boy Born Friday August 13 1913 Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday
An excerpt notes a Sprimsih boy Frances Fisher who marked his 13th birthday on a Friday the 12th or 13th and is described by a 13 shirt and other mentions as part of a thirteen themed identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Fisher
Sprimsih
Cranded
U. S settlers' effects enter Canada rise in 1926
Settlers' effects to the value of 6,704,300 were brought into Canada from the United States during the 12 months ended June 20 1926, up from 6,080,884 in the previous 12 months. The figures reflect cross border movement of personal property during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Canada
United States
War Graves In Canada Extended To Aug 31 1929
An order in council extends the authority for war graves in Canada for Royal Air Force and other forces whose deaths are war related. The previous limit would have expired this month, but the order-in-council now runs through August 31 1929. Also notes caves in Yellowstone Park releasing gases dangerous to birds and small animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Yellowstone Park
Scales Weigh Signatures at Westminster Weights Board
A report from the Central Mall Westminster outlines a weighing method used by the Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures. Scales weigh paper before and after signatures to deduce the weight of handwriting, noting a hundredth part of a grain as the shift.
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Lecorporatng Society of Inspectors
Central Mall
Westminster
England
Wheezy Chest Colds Subdued By Night Train Nurse Tella
A concise local report notes wheezy chest colds eased overnight after care from trained nurse Tella How. Medical staff monitored recovery and provided follow up instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tella
Col
Nerviline praised as dependable home remedy by nurse
Nurse Carrington touts Nerviline as the ideal treatment for chest colds pain in the chest neck earache and toothache. The ad claims Nerviline has been a staple in thousands of Canaan homes for nearly fifty years and advertises a 35 cent bottle.
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Carrington
Canaan
Hage Laundry in Southampton Serves Ocean Liners
The White Star laundry at Southampton processes about three and a half million pieces of linen annually for ships Majestic Olympic and Homeric. In the sewing room repairs are done by electrically driven sewing and darning machines handling nearly two hundred thousand tasks each year.
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White Star
Southampton
Majestic
Olympic
Honerie
Growing Girl Health Claims for Dr Williams Pink Pills
An old Canadian advert warns mothers that girls may outgrow weakness during growth spurts and warns of anaemia signs such as irritability pale skin breathlessness and headaches. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure promising red blood restoration and stronger health, with mail order and dealer availability from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Anarmia
Dr. Williams
Williams
Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
England's Oldest Barrister Sir Harry Poland Turns Ninety Seven
England’s oldest living barrister Sir Harry Poland celebrated his 97th birthday and received many messages though he remains too unwell for public appearances. He was admitted to the Inner Temple shortly after the late Lord Halsbury and became famed as crown prosecutor in notable murder cases and expert on licensing laws and taxation. He recalls the Duke of Wellington’s funeral and Nelson statue erection at Trafalgar Square.
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Harry Poland
England
Harry
Inner Temple
Lord Halsburs
Treasury
Duke of Wellington
Nelson
Trafalgar Square
The Fine Art Of Carving Guide Booklet
A newly issued booklet titled The Fine Art of Carving claims to teach proper method for preparing roasts joints and fowl. It covers selecting meat carving techniques trimming and serving and includes illustrations. The pamphlet, produced by The Sheet Metal Products Co of Canada Limited, Toronto, offers free mailed copies from branch offices in Winnipeg Calgary Edmonton or Vancouver.
Willingdon to be chief patron at World's Poultry Congress
Governor General Willingdon has signaled strong support for the World's Poultry Congress president Edward Brown and will assume chief patronage when in office. Delegates from around the world will gather. Canada plans a major exhibit at the Central Canada Exhibition grounds, promising the largest poultry-focused display ever. The event will feature national, provincial, and commercial showcases spanning nearly 200000 square feet. Also mentions Thomas Electric Oil as a versatile remedy with internal and external use for ailments, priced at one unit per bottle.
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Willingdon
Willington
Edward Brown
Lord Willingdon
Canada
Stabilization of Rural Land Values By CW Peterson
A detailed discussion urges Canada to adopt vigorous policies to stabilize rural land values, arguing that rising urbanization and falling farm asset values threaten rural credit and national prosperity. It emphasizes the need to mobilize governments and railways for colonization and land market revival to restore confidence and benefit both rural and urban economies.
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CW. Peterson
Prairie
Canada
Imp
Ontario
Middle West
United States
Iowa
Ilinois
Tare Jer
Sam
George
Yassall
Unclear historical omnibus ad and captions mix
Fragmentary OCR text mentions worm remedies for children, a London Royal Academy portrait exhibit with a remark on blondes, a French law cap on earnings, and an unforeseen consequence of a recent tax bill. The source is garbled with misread phrases and inconsistent topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sis
Pears Top Popular Fruit in Canadian Canning Output
Statistics from the Natural Resources Intelligence Service indicate pears lead as the most marketed fruit by Canadian canning firms. Peers exceed apples and peaches by large margins with about 200,000 cases sold versus 133,000 for apples and 85,000 for peaches, while plums and cherries trail with 69,000 and 59,000 cases respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Unclear OCR Snippet Hints At Catalog Note
Fragments show a brief, unclear line mentioning The Limited and Toroate or Oat phrases. No identifiable people, places, or events. no coherent action or context to summarize.
Debates Criticize Canada Debates on Consign Policy
A commentary questions debates over Canada's consign policy and notes an international tale ward in the Radral Parliament. It mentions Warwick Chipman, a late law professor at MeGIN University, addressing an event in Montreal.
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Canada
Warwick Chipman
Megin University
Montreal
Nights of Agony Relieved by Kellogg's Asia Remedy
The advertisement claims nights of agony from asthma are eased by Dr J D Kellogg's Asia Remedy. It promises immediate relief, clears air passages, and helps the sufferer sleep soundly, urging readers to insist on the genuine product at their druggist.
Baby alligator escapes crate on train near San Francisco post office
A baby alligator from Los Angeles arrived near the San Francisco post office after chewing through its container on the train. It swallowed the consignor and consignee names Agnes.
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Sam Francisco
Los Angeles
Comtainer
Consignor
Agnes
Corn Remover Ad Sparks Elevator Dispute
A fragmented classified style notice mentions Yolloway's Corn Remover as a solution while an unrelated dialogue about paternity and an elevator quarrel interrupts the ad. The readable text centers on a product claim and a tense exchange. Names and exact context are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Ganpren
Fletcher
Toei
Hage Laundry
Minarg
Utiura
Teije
Muriel Jewers
Harrigan’ Cove
Nova Scotia
Lucky
Minard
Brui
World's Poultry Congress
Thomas
Trad
London Royal Academy
Dodds
Chamberlain
Yolloway
Telerafione
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