Central Alberta Primes as Premier Garden Region
A Central Alberta pamphlet by the board of trade extolls Alberta’s gardening prowess. It cites exceptional cabbage, peas, potatoes and other vegetables thriving under natural, rain aided conditions with no artificial inputs. Potatoes yield safely 500 bushels per acre, with reports of 1,486 bushels from a two acre field near Fort Monton.
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Alberta
Ton Board of Trade
Edmonton
Atlantic
Pacific
Ea. Monton
U S Firms Dominate Great Lakes Canadian Lake Fishing
United States firms control the majority of the Canadian lake fishing business as over 90 percent of output is sold in the U S. The Great Lakes support a continuous industry through summer and winter, transporting fish long distances.
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United States
Great Lakes
Commission of Nation
Extravagance under scrutiny in English social amid fashion
Fragmentary text hints at a 17th or 18th century view of luxury and social condemnation. It references extravagance as suspicious, labeling those overly fashionable as potential profiteers or outcasts, reflecting tensions between wealth and virtue in society.
Untitled Fragment Reflects Respect For Allied Leader
The passage extols a dominant allied figure, praising his ideas and resolve. It notes his influence among British statesmen and his personal energy as vital to the strength of his country and allies, suggesting his success would hinder others from opposing a strong national leader.
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Mapotonee
Ee Ee
Group of Free Nations
Distemper Cured by Minard's Liniment Claims
Fragments report settlers using Minard's Liniment to treat distemper on prairie settlers. Provincial officials in Saskatchewan appear to regulate permits and clearing procedures though text is garbled and incomplete.
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Saskatchewan
Ofpeiale
Chase
Fragmented exchange reveals tension between James and Dorothy
A partial OCR line shows James questioning and Dorothy replying calmly, indicating a tense dialogue fragment. Names appear as James and Dorothy, with no clear context or full sentence.
War Service Badges for Canadian Forces Retirees
The department outlines eligibility and application steps for war service badges Class A and Class C for CEF veterans. Retired or honorably discharged members must apply to wear their badge and ensure proper class designation with official guidance on issuance and eligibility.
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Canada
Cate
C.E.F
Department
Fragmented local note on brig preswed and police action
A damaged paragraph reports an incident involving a brig and police actions. Readable details are limited but indicate official steps taken prior to a formal proceeding.
Shorter Day's Work After the War
A voiced belief that postwar labor gains should be protected not retraced. The speaker argues workers have tasted prosperity and higher standards, and restoring prewar toil would harm civilization and humanity. The passage emphasizes broadening horizons and advancing social and economic systems.
Prime Dressing for W In factories and hemerin see b
In factories a dressing called Prime Dressing is praised for its skin healing effects. It is claimed to improve workers’ conditions and prevent scarring, with Dr Thomas endorsing its curative qualities and superior oil composition.
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Hemerin
Dr. Thomas
Morale of Allies Declared Splendid After Paris Conference
Col. House and four colleagues return to the United States reporting the mission in Paris successfully accomplished. He says American influence in England and France is paramount and morale among fighting forces and civilians is splendid. Deliberations focused on economic matters with no immediate military measures planned.
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Paris
United States
England
France
Col. House
Ne Bran or Shorts Allowed Exported Policy Comment
Policy fragment notes allowed exports to aid campaign and boost production. Mentions unspecified tonnage and shorts contingent on fulfilling requirements. Text is fragmentary with unclear entities and dates.
German war losses reveal heavy equipment deficits report
The London Daily Chronicle cites a secret October 4 report by the chief of staff Ludendorff noting storming losses and depleted arsenals in Germany. The document suggests reduced enemy capacity and limited munitions impact. Miller's Arm Powders are claimed to cleanse the stomach and bowels and expel worms, suitable for children.
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London Daily Chronicle
Staf
Ludendorff
Briton and Hun The Difference In Temperament
A Canadian hostal letter in England argues the British and German troops differ in temper and morale. It claims British soldiers enjoy night-hunting with little fear, while disclaiming bragging and stressing steadiness and resilience.
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England
Highantler
Spence
Lernice
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