Butter Quality at Western Canada Dairy Convention
Western Canadian dairymen showcased butter standards at the Manitoba held event in Wine. Alberta Carlyle Company led with 97.82 points in the inter provincial butter contest, while Manitoba and Alberta followed with lower scores. The article notes poverty and hardship witnessed during visits to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Manitoba
Maniskatchewan
Alberta
Carlyle Company
Dair Ng
Orargins
German War Strength Queried by Italian Estimates
The Italian army cites Austro-German claims of 840000 in Cana and ECHO de Paris notes 2000000 in Anglo French forces. The analyst argues Germany has 134 divisions with weak regiments and rifles, claiminga total Kaisers forces around 5500000 including non combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cana
L’echo de Paris
Battal
Sion
Germany
Wolf Bounties Suggested To Curb Indian Wolf Hunting
A resident near an Indian reserve argues for targeted bounties to reduce wolf hunting. He notes wolves attack livestock and that pelts are valuable in summer, proposing higher bounties for grown wolves during lean periods and larger incentives when pelts are valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reepeenins
Aman
Kegiane
Coal mine output in Alberta 1917 report shows low production
The 1917 total coal output across Alberta’s 283 mines was 4 tons. The Bevan report from the province’s public works branch notes openings west of a point and shale mines in operation at Redcliffe near Pine Hat, Alberta.
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Alberta
Bevan
Be Severement of Polilic Works
of Pick
Redcliffe
Pine Hat
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Claim Advertised
An early 20th century ad promotes a tonic claiming to cure catarrhal deafness. The text asserts a universal remedy promising relief for all cases and mentions Halls Cuah Core and the company Druggies, Je Fr. Cibescu & CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cibescu & CO
Teleda
Trade shipment of horses from Tchewan described
A report notes a shipment of horses from Tchewan including lean race horses and heavy team mares. It mentions farmer Grant and says the horses represent many types and aims to improve breeding and utility. boots and feet issues are referenced in a general way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tchewan
Women Smokers Are Numerous
Fragmentary text notes a large number of women smokers in London and speculation on a tobacco shortage affecting both sexes. It mentions varied types of women smoking and the potential public health and supply implications.
Fragmentary Kansas City Journal item muddled by OCR
Incomplete text from a Kansan City Journal page appears garbled with stray phrases and nonstandard quotes making it impossible to extract a coherent event or names. The readable elements do not establish a clear person, place, or action for a definitive summary.
Saskatchewan Acreage for 1918 Crop Surges on 1917 Prep
The 1917 season saw increased acreage across the provinces with higher fall work in Saskatchewan. Preparations for the 1918 crop rose significantly, with the Vota area estimated at 6.1 acres and output value up over the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchhewan
Saskatchewan
After Effects of La Grippe and Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Canadian testimonial extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for la grippe after effects including fevers chills aches and backaches with risk of pneumonia rheumatism and anaemia. Irene Boopee of Ontario credits improved strength and heart symptoms after a month of use and endorses the pills as a remedy for related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wil- Pan Fae
Irene Boopee
Wil
Dr. Williams
Jon
Willems
Om Williams
Panei
Geedieie
The Victoria Cross and Its History
The Victoria Cross is a rare military honor created during the Crimean War from captured cannon bronze. It is a wan pattee cross with the lion crest and British crown, inscribed For Valor. The first award went to John... for gallantry aboard HMS Hecla when a live shell exploded on deck.
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Oma
Suey van
de See Vis
Farmer Facing Court Case In Obscure Transfer
A garbled report cites a farmer as a principal figure in a local court matter. The text suggests involvement with legal proceedings before a notable event or hearing as the subject rises.
Increased Prosperity Maintained in Western Canada Trade
A Manitoba Free Press report notes high prosperity in 1917 with strong trade across prairie provinces. Wholesale sales quadrupled in some sectors, building activity rose, and retail trade hit record highs while few business failures occurred. Farmers increased demand drew buyers to cities like Winnipeg.
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Win Rae
Canada
Manitoba Free Press
Prairie
Emi
Ginead
Mermo
Boots
Winn
Grain car values rise with large single shipments
The record notes rising returns from single grain cars, citing Winnipeg Manitoba as a destination and a 2 265 bushel wheat car earning 784 in payment. It mentions multiple cars and payments sent to various lines, highlighting strong freight revenue from bulk shipments.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Corn Remedy Promises Painless Removal
A dubious advertorial promotes Freezone claiming it removes corns and calluses without pain by applying a few drops then lifting. It alleges instant drying and no skin damage, while urging readers to obtain the product through a wholesale drug house. The text blends unrelated war-era notes and commercial aside.
Bravery of British Sailors in Halifa Resupply Action
In a period described as a silent duty, British sailors faced peril as they attempted to assist after a blaze near Halifa. The men fought to reach the burning vessel and, during the perilous effort, 30 to 40 sailors were lost at sea. The report lauds their courage as a standout act of wartime bravery.
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Otta
Wolstnhees
Rheumatism Gone Through Kidney Liver Pills Claim
Mrs Ray reports complete relief from rheumatism and eczema after using Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. A letter from G H Ray of Kincardine Ontario claims her pain swelling and weight loss ended and she no longer suffers headaches or biliousness. The advertisement touts blood cleansing by kidney and liver action and promotes pills at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmanson, Bates & Co
A. W. Chase
Dusk at French Docks Spurs Tense Street Scenes
Fragmentary report depicts Black stevedores at French docks during a tense exchange with bosses over pay. The scene blends music, humor, and insult as workers confront wage and control, illustrating racial and labor tensions in port labor.
Fragmentary text on meat prices and plates prompts confusion
A garbled snippet mentions meat prices and plates but provides no clear facts or context. No identifiable people or organizations are readable to anchor a fuller report.
Discipline and Obedience in Home Training
An article argues discipline in the home shapes future soldiers and citizens. It warns that lack of proper training today undermines obedience and national readiness, citing the need for firm guidance to prepare sons for responsible roles tomorrow. It also notes asthma relief offered by Dr. J D Kellogg’s remedy as a relief for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
J. D. Kellogg
Beere
Joe Stee
War Work Cars Pressed Into Active Service
Report describes soldiers in trenches and the use of cars repurposed for military logistic roles. It notes uniforms and sleeve cloth insignia, and explains a new scheme dividing loads into packs with company symbols to indicate unit designation, while other cargo is removed before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rete
Minard's Liniment Cures Dandruff and Business Signals
A garbled OCR note mentions Minard's Liniment curing dandruff and discusses business volume in cash terms. It notes transactions around 1917 with an implied drop in recent activity and hints at health symptoms like restless grinding of teeth in animals.
Canada Wins Horses Lively Exchange Amid Odd Tale
A fragmented snippet notes a lively exchange about horses with an American remarking on horses and a tale of an old mare leading to a storm and a close finish. The garbled dialogue hints at a competitive or humorous context but lacks clear events or dates.
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United States
Canada
City Council Advances Cat Licensing Ordinance
Ambiguous OCR fragment suggests city council consideration of a cat licensing ordinance. No clear details on sponsors, dates, or specific provisions are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithe City
The Cost and Value of Exercise in Life
The piece argues that regular exercise costs time and money but pays off in health and life quality. It emphasizes practice and discipline as essential for athletes and general well being, noting the broader benefits of a vigorous, balanced routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon Potter
Bettes
Painless Corn Remedy Claims Quick Removal
An advertisement touts a corn extractor that promises painless, rapid removal. It claims to shrink a corn quickly, peel it off the toe, and work on old and tough corns with a single treatment, offered at a quarter at the drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
Farm Land Sales Across Prairie Provinces
Noted rise in farm land transactions across prairie provinces with private sales in progress. Example parcels include 320 acres near Regina Saskatchewan priced around 50 dollars per acre and 760 acres near Waterhole Northern Alberta totaling about 4500 dollars.
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Prairie Provinces
Cne
Compung
Regina
Saskatchee
ST Ee
Waterhole
Alberta
Fragmented excerpts hint at wartime censorship and resolve
A garbled text mentions censorship indicating distrust of reports on strikes and deception aimed at Russians and British. It notes a strategy to persevere to a finish. Also referenced is a family member’s remark about running for something and achieving it, amid disjointed quotes from Kingston Standard and Vancouver Province.
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Pig Y Bay
All
Kingston Standard
Williams Jountans
Vancouver
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Ivooa
Kansan City Journal
Tenderfoot
LA Grippe
Weas
Nerous
Dawt
Askin
Cincinnati
Instruments of Destruction
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New York Tribune
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York
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CTE
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Razor
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