Boy McTavish and the Bushwhacker Way of Life
Nineteen years ago Daniel McTavish settled in a shadowy forest area with wife and newborn son. Neighbors Peeler Declute and Wychiute debated names, choosing Boy by a rifle-trigger moment. The community built homesteads, drank whiskey, and taught children reading and rifle skills as Boy grew amid bass streams, bears, wolves, and migratory ducks on Rond Eau Bay.
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Daniel McTavish
Big McTavish
McTavish
Jing Peeler
Ander Declute
Declute
Dechite
Paisley
Mechavish
Roy
Rond Ean
Canadi an National Railways unveils west service changes
The Canadian National announces June 27 changes to Western lines with daily Winnipeg to Vancouver through fast train National and extended routes to Edmonton Calgary and Prince Albert. New schedules aim for faster dispatch, fewer delays, and consolidated government lines.
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West
Canadian National Railways
R. Creetman
Winnipeg
Winnnipeg
Vancouver
Grand Trunk Pacific
Edmonton
Canadian National
Yellowhead
Canada
Fort Arthur
Calgary
Dauphin
Kumsack
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmontos
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Swan River
Hudson Bay
Don’t Look Old From Here Up Dandruff Promise
An advertisement claims Danderine treats dandruff and baldness by applying a small bottle to the scalp. It asserts morning as the scarf disappears and two or three applications restore hair life vigor brightness thickness and color.
Dr Hamilton's Pills Claim Digestive Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Hamilton's Pills as a remedy for stomach gas indigestion and related ailments. It promises to clear sour fermenting matter, improve appetite and complexion, stop dizziness and other stomach issues, and strengthen the muscular system. Sold everywhere in 23c boxes.
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Dr. Hamilton
Haamilton
Saskatchewan seed board to run grain growing contests
The provincial Department of Agriculture has appointed a seed board for Saskatchewan to hold standing crop contests and decide which grain varieties will be recognized at seed fairs. Federal rules provide up to two thirds of prizes for competitors in field crop contests seed fairs and seed exhibitions.
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Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Putnam's Corn Extractor Advertised as Painfree Cure
An advertisement mocks swear words as provocation and promotes Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless one day cure for corns and warts. It claims the product is acid free and easy to obtain at all dealers while poking at inexperienced pharmacists. The text also includes satirical social commentary on marriages and flirtations.
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Jones
Smith
Putnam’s
Putnam's
Minard Liniment Helped Worker After Chest Injury
A Nova Scotia reader says she was thrown during a fall and hurt her chest. After trying many liniments without relief, she used Minard's Liniment, applied on the chest, and reports complete improvement. Signed H. Collaroom from Rossway, Digby County.
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Minard’s Liniment Co
Minard
Vital Statistics Show Saskatchewan Birth Rates Slip
The Bureau of Vital Statistics notes Saskatchewan's population growth lags, citing 1918 birth registrations in 21,695 families with an average of 3.7 children per family. After accounting for deaths, the rate falls below replacement, risking decline if immigration ends.
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Europe
Statician
Bureau of Vital Statis
Elevators Operating Costs Tally For Grain Board
The minister of trade and commerce stated in the house that the cost of operating the five grain elevators run by the board of grain commissioners in the fiscal year ending July 31, 1919, was reported. Port Arthur and Moose Jaw figures are cited among the totals.
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Board of Grain Commissioners
Minister of Trade and Commerce
Port Arthur
Moose Taw
Revenue and net profits report by condition of receiver general
Figures show city revenues and net profits by location with totals: $83,237 Saskatoon $53,490 Calgary $43,914 Vancouver $17,819 and net profits of Port Arthur $524,037 Moose Jaw $43,045 Vancouver $14,514 totaling $669,345. Sir George notes all revenues and monies received were deposited to the credit of the receiver general.
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Saskatoon
Calgary
Vancouver
Port Arthur
Moose Jaw
Sir George
Man’s Greatest Life Success Often Comes Unseen
A man’s most notable achievement in life frequently arrives unexpectedly, arising from chance, perseverance, and timing rather than planned ambition. The idea suggests humility before success and recognition of unanticipated outcomes shaping a life story.
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Love of
Archie P. McKishnie
Keara
Big Mac's
Qin
Nia Sane
Ch. Collaroom
Rossway
Digby County
Karge
Young Province
The
Province of
Egzema
W.M. Hymera
Paris
Ont
Seta Dee
Bern Og Bee Eeeupe Sonst
Imperial Oil Limited
Rome
Appleford Counter Check Book Co., Ltd
Bagilton
Atoronto
Montreal
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