Helmi Seeks Work After Long Night of Loneliness
Helmi returns to the North Star Rooming House after a night of sorrow and contemplates a future for little Lili. She seeks employment through the Corbett family network and the city Employment Bureau, facing scrutiny over dress, references, and who may hire her as a daily houseworker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmi
Hiebni
North Star
Sim
Jack
Corbett
Lill
Job
Abraham
Helm
Heimi
Heim
Aunt Lili
Finlana
Canada
Lili
Heli
Ernor
Asthma Remedy Brings Notable Relief, Says Patient
The advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as relief from asthma attacks. It claims the medicine restores normal breathing and clears bronchial tubes, offering comfort where there was suffering and stating its value exceeds cost for users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Saskatchewan Census Details Show Provincial Birth Share
Nearly 45 percent of Saskatchewan's population was born in the province. Of 20 738 listed, 624 548 are of British origin. Native-born Canadians total 525 372, with 98 041 from the British Isles and 1 060 from other British possessions. Among 196 190 foreign born, Russia leads with 27 227, followed by Austria 11 504 and Ukraine 10 607. Other groups include 8 284 Galicians, 7 356 Germans, 9 240 Norwegians, 7 282 Swedes, and 2 066 Danes.
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Saskatchewan
British Isles
Russia
Silent Exchange on Biceps and Ceps
A brief exchange notes that the word ceps is related to biceps but shorter in quantity. The dialogue hints at wordplay or a spelling nuance without naming specific persons or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Editorial Prize Contest Embraces Dunant's Legacy
Fifty nine nations mark the Dunant centenary with a Canada wide contest for editorials on Dunant and Red Cross topics. Entries must reach the Canadian Red Cross Society by May 20 to compete for prizes up to 80 dollars per section.
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Red Cross
Henri Dunant
Canada
Dunant
Canadian Red Cross Society
Dominion
Sherbourne Street
Toronto
Canadian Red Cross
James W. Robertson
Ottawa
Central Council of the Canadian Red Cross Society
J. G. Fitzgerald
J. F. B. Livesay
Lorne Pierce
Charles G. D. Roberts
Vancouver
Reese
Stead
G. M. Wrong
John M. Elson
Justice F. Surveyor
Athanase David
Victor Morin
Canadian Authors’ Association
The Least Excitement Made Her Heart Palpitate and Flutter
Mrs. Ambrose Orser of Elginburg Ontario describes heart flutters and anxiety eased after taking an advertised remedy. She reports noticeable improvement after a few boxes and continued use. Available 50c a box from druggists or mailed by The T Milburn Co Limited.
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Ambrose Orser
Elginburg, Ont
T. Milbure Co., Limited
Early dental care for infants and toddlers
Guidance on starting oral hygiene before first teeth appear, including gum cleaning with a cloth, then brushing with water and later a small amount of dental cream. Emphasizes diet, avoiding sweets, and regular dentist visits from age about three, every three to six months, to detect and treat small cavities early.
Flying a light land plane over the ocean is a dubious gamble
The text argues against trans oceanic flights by light land planes, noting repeated failures cause pain and ship delays, while claiming these aircraft won't serve long range transport. It contrasts human sight with animal vision and includes a racially charged aside about a person named Rastus.
Man Seeks Praise to Mask Insecurity, Says Quote
An unidentified speaker asserts that a man is never content until he can persuade a woman to believe he is greater than he truly is. The remark frames male vanity as a need for external validation and self-deception.
Opportunity and health blends in a ready made medicine
A compact feature blends inspirational quotes on opportunity with an advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. It touts remedies for coughs colds sore throat bronchial troubles and minor injuries as an all purpose healer needing no testimonial beyond use.
Historians Outline Cook Landing Impact in British Columbia
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's landing at Nootka Sound, schoolchildren across the province received a historical outline of the event and its significance in establishing the region under British rule. The extract was prepared by the Native Sons of British Columbia and distributed through the Provincial Department of Education to all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cook
Nootka
British Columbia
Native Sons of British
Minard's Liniment Coines quarrel prompts court claim
A consumer sues over a Minard's Liniment coin promotion claiming deceptive practices. The plaintiff alleges the campaign misrepresented discount terms and required purchases beyond the stated offer. Court filings detail the defendant's advertising methods and requested remedies.
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Nellie L. McClung
Angus
Winnipeg
Yale
Eagle Mines
Fred
Gov
el Sella A
Geneva
Covenant of Nations
Holloway
Uncle Eben
Milburn
Oghen
Canadian Dental Hygiene Council
Saskatchewan Dental Sociey
Rastus
Mipard
Nehemiah
Fortune
Susan Coolidge
Millie Dickout
Brown's Brae
Ont
Rample
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