Easter hats from soldiers' weaving in wartime mills
Wounded soldiers in Canadian military convalescent hospitals weave raffia and fabric for Easter millinery as part of occupational therapy. Montreal and Toronto houses feature Turkish turbans and soft raffia hats, with demand reaching New York. The craft provides soothing work, earns orders, and supports the spring season for millinery through the soldiers’ skilled handiwork.
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Canada
Montreal
Toronto
New York
Sound views on methods of advertising campaign
The Commercial Winnipeg reports on sustained real advertising strategy as a continuous campaign highlighting persistent approaches to retail promotion. It discusses evolving methods and the impact on western Canada’s chief trade audience.
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the Commercial
Winnipeg
Western Canada
Advertising as steady drive in retail success
The article argues that salesmanship alone cannot sustain a business. Advertising is essential for growth. It cites large retailers whose profits rose through a steady advertising program and considers this a key factor in successful commerce.
Average Wages of Farm Help in Canada 1917
Wages for farm help rose sharply in 1917 with male summer wages including board at 63.63 and female 34.41 across Canada, up from 1916. Yearly totals reached 610.60 for males and 364 for females, with board values 19.44 and 14.79 per month. Provincial summer rates varied by region.
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Canada
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Apples barrels announced for Jas R Aikenhead event
A fragment notes more barrels of apples for Jas R Aikenhead and mentions a forthcoming update. It references Clapton Red Crosse Lines, Peder, and an event at Willowdale school on Friday in March with tickets at 50 counts entitling a prize or cancelation. Van Meer's orchestra is listed as part of the program.
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Esse
Aikenhead
Clapton Red Crosse
Willowdale
Chevrolet
Fragments From Palestine Show Street Scene Banter
A rugged Scottish soldier and a small Englishman share a crowded street in Palestine on a hot day. Midges torment the tall Scot while the pint sized Englishman boasts of immunity. An inspector warns bystanders handling a live wire, recalling a close call with a Gre alarm.
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Durig
Palestine
Methodist and Presbyterian Church Services Listed for March 1918
Local notices present multiple church schedules with Mar 7 and Mar 10 services. Listings include Rev Campbell at St James Presbyterian and times for morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and Bible classes. Archdeacon B A of Prince Albert to attend one service.
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Oni
Dayton Fe
St. James Presbyterian Church
D Campbell
Ile. m
Ted
B. A
Prince Albert
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