Wonderful Peace River Country Offers Attractions to Settlers
A nostalgic account describes the Peace River valley as one of the richest fertile regions, its settlement growth tied to rail lines from Edmonton and Hudson's Bay Company land policies. It notes early visions, rail construction in 1914, and rapid settlement with new trading posts, villages, and increasing stock, as settlers flocked to establish communities in Alberta.
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Peace River Country
Rom
Alberta
Great Valley
Nort
School Songs in Germany
Two translations of German children’s school songs linked to wartime propaganda advocate both boys and girls as future mothers. The verses attack England and monarchy and call for violence against enemies in a militarized tone. attributed to D T Curtin in the London Times.
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Germany
Yinglang
England
Ward
Fronchon
D. T. Curtin
London Times
Plan to confiscate screenings for stock feed urged
W A Matheson of Lake of the Woods Milling Co calls for government seizure of grain screenings taken from Fort William and Port Arthur. He says shipments to Michigan and Wisconsin enrich those livestock farmers while western farmers need the feed. He favors a public plant to convert screenings into meat for the prairies and rail shipment at low cost.
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Fort William
Port Arthur
West
W. A. Matheson
Lake of the Woods Milling Company
Michigan
Wisconsin
Mr. Matheson
Gore
Jay
Restrictions on Export of Rags and Linen to Europe
An order in council prohibits exporting rags linens and related goods from Canada to European ports including Mediterranean and Black Sea regions and to certain Baltic ports France and Belgium. The measure extends to meat products bladders and sausage skins as part of the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Protectorates
Europe
Mediterranean
France
Baltic
Belgivia
Lost Fido Mystery Baffles Peters Town
A puzzled Peters resident seeks clues about the long vanished dog named Fido. locals report missing pet sightings and a possible trail leading toward the old mill, hoping for a reunion between owner and hound.
Flax Industry Declines in Saskatchewan a Century Ago
A provincial survey shows flax farming in Saskatchewan dwindled as factory cotton seats displaced linen and market issues for flax seed reduced grower interest. The Bureau of Statistics gathered district data on flax straw yields, hauling costs, and farmer willingness to invest in processing, finding low prices and crop choices favored wheat over flax.
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Gashering
Bureau of Statistics
Provincial de Apertaion
Serleutones
Yiel
Ing
Saskatchewan
Canada’s SafeGen Makers Highlight War Morale
Fragmented OCR text praises SafeGen contributors in Canada for boosting morale and civic spirit amid war. It claims aging and vigorous citizens can develop in six months a martial spirit and love of free institutions, urging readiness for war, while praising democracy and unity.
Evolution of jackets from armor to modern covert gear
Fragmentary notes describe jacket evolution from medieval armor to modern uniforms and covert gear. It mentions patents, officer use, and the return of close fitting, metal or reinforced jackets.
Fragmented Local Notice of Unknown Event
The readable text is garbled and contains no clear names, places, dates, or actionable details. It does not provide a coherent event to summarize or a specific notice.
Crim tale of a destroyer submarine capture and voyage
The account recalls a submarine attack on the Colombian steamer and the crew’s surrender. Survivors describe a cramped cabin on U49, rationed meals, strict guards, and a transit with the Swedish steamer Warne to Camarina, with the British consul aiding after rescue.
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Curtis
Faseeman
Sul Wmmander
Setania
Balto
Fordale
Warne
Camatina
Landers
Camarina
Corunna
Winter Colts Feed Costs and Growth at Scott Station
Records over four years track feed use and gains of two grade Clydesdale mares with foals at the Experimental Station in Scott. Weanlings consume oat chop bran and hay with boiled oats nights. salt and water provided. one colt gained 115 pounds in 412 months and weighed 1,? pounds at one year. Colts up to two years are sheltered in winter to yield larger stock.
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Scott
Good Bign Tom Solly Case Highlights Legal Snafu
A fragmented OCR note references Mike Miles, Coldcash, and SR patent scene, noting potential lawsuits and questions over ownership. The readable bits imply a civil dispute with named parties and possible court filings.
Return of War Worn Heroes to Canada Labels Status Unfit
The article details the number of returned soldiers deemed unfit, with figures from December 31, 1915 and December 15, 1916, noting shell shock, other disabilities, and total counts. It lists hospital openings in Kingston, Toronto, St. London, Port Arthur, and more, plus artificial limbs, convalescent care, education, and vocational training programs funded by the government. The Military Hospitals Commission expands staff and oversight to manage medical and vocational support for veterans.
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Ty Ee
Kingston
Toronto
St. London
Port Arthur
Wigins
Edmonton
Obouretaria
Kitchener
Ont
Wi Iberia
Kingetoston
London
Memys Hospital
Montreston
Hamilton
Calgary
Vancouver
Victoria
Commission Hal
Bigmeli
Alberta land sales attract American and local buyers in Alberta
Alberta land deals total over 300 000 for farmers and overseas buyers. Wealthy Oregon and Washington wheat farmers buy prime wheat land at high prices. Postwar demand will boost mixed farming land prices as Alberta farmers expand holdings and roads improve.
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Algary
Alberta
States
Oregon
Washington
Straw spreading spreads fertility and soil humus
The article discusses the value of spreading straw as fertilizer, noting burning wastes resources and harms soil. It describes a straw spreader that distributes straw evenly, improving soil humus, reducing erosion, and sustaining crop yields despite previous wasteful burning.
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Carl
A Chance for Thrift Amid Munitions Analogy
A London Chronicle passage contrasts luxury with war materiel, noting that two dollars fifty cents in thrift buys eighty cartridges, a bottle of champagne equals 100 cartridges, a lady’s hat equals four helmets, and a motor car equals a field gun, illustrating inflated values.
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London Chronicle
Private chat about children and private matters
A garbled excerpt shows a private conversation about children and personal topics. The text includes names and unclear references, indicating a family or private communication rather than a public notice or event.
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Anyoise
Fido
Peters
C. W. Eliot
Harvard
Tom
Solly
Chance
Army OF War
Sue
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