Hillcrest Favorite Cementing Clydesdale Breeding at Rigby Farm
The Rigby Farm at Valley near Lloydminster boosts purebred Clydesdales with Hillcrest Favorite, the champion stallion from Brandon Winter Fair. The stud includes 80 pure Clydesdales and a herd of mares, aiming to cross high quality stock with better market returns for Alberta farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Peaces
Rigby Farm
Se Valley
Lloydminster
Rtn
Hillcrest
Brandon
Signature in Typewritten Days Wordily Noted
The Toronto Telegram notes that typewritten letters are replacing handwritten signatures seen as a lost art. Readers average two minutes to read the body while deciphering signatures can take from fifteen minutes to two hours.
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Toronto Telegram
Western Canada Cow Land Auction Sparks High Prices
Reach High Mark Katchewan and Foremost sales saw cels sold at high per acre prices. Prices are steep for cow land in Western Canada though buyers include local residents who value the land's productive power. The sales will free uncultivated land for next year's crop development.
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Katchewan
Canada
Minard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria Report
A fragment from the York Times quotes a crude cure claim for diphtheria by Minard's Liniment. The text then shifts to a garbled note praising the Kaiser and referencing gratitude amid campaigns, with unclear attribution and distorted phrasing about armies and fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank God
York Times
War Relief Entertainments Support Europe During War
War relief entertainments in England provide free concerts for wounded soldiers and unemployed men. Belgium refugees received aid. Steinway Hall hosts All-British concerts with 251 commissions produced. Open air and hospital events, including Hanover Lodge gardens with Admiral Beatty approval, involve soldiers and sailors in uniform admitted free. Viscountess Helmsley leads the movement with ongoing support from Canada.
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England
Steinway Hall
Camps
Y.M.C.A
Sir David
Lady Beatty
Hanover Lodge
Helmsley
Seif- Canada
Our
Art Society of Fostes
Ween
Posiety ; Fae
Rea
Granville Barker
Hard told to Hollowdoe Come Cord sale
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an entirely sale to a certain satisfactory in its context. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving the action and party unclear.
Enemy Promised Great Plunder After Paris Offensive
Fragmentary report notes enemy promised looting and plunder of Paris and Allied diers. June 9 offensive details are unclear in the OCR, but the text references a planned assault with heavy combat and potential spoils.
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Paris
High
Farm Faith and War Weights in Industry Tale
The Toledo Blade quotes a view that in war’s wake nations will seek steady work and retool industry to survive. It warns machinery and munitions may dwindle as demand wanes, with factories risking hardship and reduced production.
All Air Vessels to Be Registered After War
Reports state that postwar air vessels must be registered under a new filing system. Four months’ delay for ships leaving Paris is noted and a standard to identify and certify vessels is proposed. Admiral Kerr calls the air force formation a distinct advance in aeronautics and links it to broader air defense.
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Paris
Air Force
Admiral Kerr
Disease claim touted as a universal asthma cure
A fragment asserts a universal remedy named Dan age's Asthma cures most asthma attacks by relieving restricted airways. The claim lacks clear evidence and reads as speculative promotional text from an old newspaper snippet.
Fragmented quote from neighbor about a boy fighter role
A neighbor recalls wanting a local boy named Clarence to be a fighter. The fragment implies a rationale tied to his neighborhood, with garbled surrounding text hindering full understanding.
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Regina
Clarence
Fea
Bune
Production Is Essential and the War Effort Emphasis
Fragmented wartime note stresses production as vital for government aims. Mentions workers, deadlines, and the danger of delays impacting national effort. Emphasizes urgency in boosting output to support men abroad and overall war needs.
Voice at a Discount Sparks Debate in Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript notes more fuss over Miss Aewingl ing than Miss B. By is said to have the richer voice though Miss A. is backed by her father. The item reflects local chatter about a singing contest and parental influence.
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Fred
Miss Aewingling
Miss B
Miss A
Boston’ Transcript
Constipated Children and Baby's Own Tablets
A historical note praising Baby's Own tablets as a mild laxative to regulate bowels in young children. Quoted by Mr. Euie Cout Knox describing remarkable results in cases of constipation and discomfort in infants and toddlers.
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Euie Cout Knox
Ted
Economy tips amid tight household budgeting
Fragments outline a conversation on economizing this month with emphasis on prudent spending and practical ideas. The text hints at budgeting concerns and a request for better financial discipline within a family context.
Corn Relief Then Lifts From Feet by Fingers
A claim describes a home remedy that supposedly removes corns and calluses instantly by direct application. The text mentions a drug wholesale source and urges seeking a cheap pane or product to relieve foot discomfort.
Germany uses prisoners as labor to fuel war effort
A wartime communique claims Germany has mobilized prisoners for industry, stating their numbers rival the entire male working class of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden combined. The report notes the shift from peace to active service as the war endures and describes prison camps growing rapidly.
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Germany
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Children Starved to Death in Thuringia Report
The Echo Paris cites Berlin Arbeiter Zeitung detailing six children starving to death in Zenefort Thuringia after being left unfed while conflict raged on the western front. The German report notes severe famine conditions impacting civilians amid the war.
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Germany
Echo
Paris
Berlin
Arbeiter Zeittung
Zenefort
Thuringia
Rescue of Russia Plan Advocated by Taft Report
The New York Outlook summarizes Taft urging an eastern front to aid Russia. A combined Allied army would advance from eastern Siberia with Japan leading, gathering moderates around Trans Baikal as a castle of defense against Germany. Finland’s fate is cited as a warning if Russia is not rescued.
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Russia
Siberia
Japan
Trans- Baikal
Germany
Finland
Taft
New York Outlook
Present Troubles in War Time Clothing Demand
The piece notes conflicting messages urging immediate clothing purchases to avoid higher prices next season while also urging citizens to wear their old clothes until the war ends, illustrating wartime shortages and consumer pressure.
Doctors Condemn Harsh Pills and Endorse Mild Hamilton’s
The ad promotes Dr Hamilton’s pills as gentle and reliable for all ages. It claims the remedy eases headaches and discomfort quickly and is suitable for children and adults, selling a 25¢ box.
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Hamilton
Splendid Opportunity The War’s End Forecast Butcher Stock
Fragmentary notes discuss a forecasted shortage of cattle across Europe after the war and estimate potential losses at sixty five million head. The urgency centers on Seeger cattle and national stock outlooks as markets prepare for postwar demand.
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Europe
Austral
Fragmented wartime page review with garbled text
The readable fragments describe wartime actions including gunfire and bombs. Mentions of German bombs and a soldier or crew handling a cartridge are noted, but most specifics are corrupted. The passage appears to recount a chaotic incident or combat scene with partial details.
First Tryout of Canning Tomatoes In Irrigation Area
Early trials show promise for a possible future canning industry in the irrigation region. Tomatoes have been grown with some success and this first large scale effort aims to prove commercial viability.
German deserters interned during investigation
A brief report notes a couple from Germany and other deserters remain interned while authorities conduct an investigation. The fragment mentions a death and references a place name Moon.
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Oro
Germany
Moon
Women Prepare for Defense in Wartime Civil Service
Fragmentary text notes women’s mobilization for defense duties and civil service during an emergency. It references training and readiness expectations, stressing organized participation and community resilience.
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Tyee
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Lily Pille
Chere
Jar
Ingram
Minard
Douglas & Co
Danage
Ried
UE SR
Eas
Ake Hia
Labor Army
Ieee
Eer Overman
iTo Pree
Western
Dows
Private Ross
AL Lending Stereo
Safety Razor Co
Lethbridge
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