Western farmers hailed new wheat certificates value
The Canadian Wheat Board announced wheat participation certificates may be worth at least forty cents per bundel, boosting final payments for the 1919 crop. The move promises higher average earnings for Canadian and U S farmers if European buyers stay active, with about 75 million dollars to be distributed among western provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departments of Agriculture
Prarie
Winnipeg
Canadian Commission of Conservation
Saskatchewan
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Provincial College of Agriculture
Regina
Weather and crop prospects for spring planting
The article notes a late season prevents spring plowing, likely reducing wheat acreage while moisture favors seed in the ground. A nationwide drop in winter wheat is anticipated, with the West expected to shift to oats and other feed grains, improving livestock feed supplies in western provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
West
Question Raised in Divorce Action about Damages
A recent divorce action poses the question of damages with the remark that the suitor’s conduct and marriage efforts may influence the case. The comment cites a London press source and argues the behavior should affect the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement Ad
A testimonial touts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills for heart weakness with fainting spells and shortness of breath. Mrs C A S Drake of Paris Ontario reports improvement after using the product, purchased for 50 cents a box. Image promotes direct sale by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn
Drake
Paris
Ont
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Edmonton Car From Western Foundry Sets Market Goal
Edmonton built automobile from the Western Foundry Ltd plans a large scale run. The engine is described as among the finest and already used in top continental cars. The firm aims to equip the plant to turn out many units and compete with cars from larger centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Western Foundry, Ltd
Western Foundry
Edmonton
Minards Liniment Endorsed for Man and Beast in 1920
A testimonial from 1920 praises Minard s Liniment for numerous uses. The writer claims it relieves head cold chest cold sore throat and is beneficial for hair and horses. They state they would not use any other liniment and keep a bottle while hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenora, Ont
Minard’s Liniment Co. Ltd
Yarmouth
N.S
Minard
War crops misread as two sites of ruin and wealth
The Saskatoon Star rebukes the idea that war yields both misery and riches, noting that 2,348 U.S. millionaires existed at the war’s start and nearly 7,000 by its end, challenging the notion of two equal crop outcomes.
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United States
Saskatoon Star
Toronto
New Wheat Order Bans Mixed Wheat Grain Exports
The Canadian Wheat Board issues an order effective May 8 restricting mixed grains containing wheat from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia from export without a board license or permit. Locally sold wheat for feed or seed in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will price at 3.15 per bushel No 1 northern in Fort William and Port Arthur public terminal elevators. Mill licensees gristing wheat must report weekly owner names and quantities but may not issue participation certificates or remit to the board.
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Prairie
Canadian Wheat Board
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Fort William
Port Arthur
British Columbia
Canada
Millicensee
Smuts Remembers Meeting Aide in London After War
A humorous Teb-TBits anecdote recalls General Smuts at a London reception after the Boer War. An officer asks if they had met before, and Smuts replies, you surrendered to me in South Africa, revealing his crisp memory and no-nonsense humor.
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South Africa
Baby's Own Tablets Aid Constipation In Children
An advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as a safe mild laxative to relieve childhood constipation and promote regular bowels. It cites a Quebec mother’s testimonial and notes boxes cost 25 cents, available from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. in Brockville Ontario or through mail order.
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Jules Ganguereau
Jerusalem's 3500 Years Marked by 500 Independent Years
A historical timeline notes that Jerusalem's 3500 year span includes only about 500 years when it existed as an independent entity. The record highlights periods of rule by various powers and shifts in sovereignty across millennia.
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Jerusalem
British tidal power and electrification plan examined
The Ministry of Transport studies damming the Severn estuary to generate tidal power and forms a committee to examine railway company electrification schemes. The aim is uniform electrical and mechanical standards to enable through running in the future.
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Ministry of Transport
Great Britain
Severn
Saskatoon Residents Embrace Spring Tree Planting Drive
The city gardener reports unprecedented demand for shrubs and small trees in Saskatoon with plans to plant more than 200000 trees and shrubs this season. Cuttings include poplar honeysuckle lilacs and willows as the parks board distributes elm trees and caraganas at cost to beautify the city.
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Saskatoon
Parks Board
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Pediatric Use
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, fruity tasting remedy for children with stomach, liver, and bowel issues. It emphasizes safety and directs readers to follow full directions on each bottle, urging parents to choose California on the package.
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California
Forward Movement Expected in Peace River Settlements
J. D. McArthur, president of the Edmonton Dunvegan and British Railway, says Peace River and Grand Prairie country is on the eve of rapid growth. He reports Edmonton trains are crowded with settlers, four to five hundred per batch, and current equipment cannot feed them. He notes traffic prospects are bright and earnings have exceeded operating costs for over a year.
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J. D. McArthur
Edmonton, Dunvegan & British Railway
Peace River
Grand Prairie
McArthur
Diamond Dyes Advertises Color Cards for Fabrics
A promotional item touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to give rich fadeless color to wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It notes the instruction book with each package and suggests using the Diamond Dye Color Card to match any material.
Canadian Wheat Carried in Canadian Ships Tops Exports
In the house of commons Sir George E. Foster stated that 90.55 percent of wheat, 83.94 percent of oats, and 89.65 percent of barley exports were shipped in Canadian bottoms, highlighting a strong share of grain carried by Canadian vessels.
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House of Commons
George E. Foster
United States
Research in Corrosion At the British Institution of Metals
A report read at the congress covers corrosion of condenser tubes. The fifth in a series from a special committee details experiments on copper and zinc alloys and methods to curb corrosion. Navy trials test oxidized tubes while a British firm plans to commercialize an electrolytic process that forms and sustains a protective film on tube surfaces.
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British Institution of Metals
Newspaper's Value as Advertising Medium
The piece argues newspapers hold value because readers prefer them and trust their quality to inform and inspire. It likens loyalty to family bonds, noting readers’ insistence on certain papers and their influence in sustaining a publication.
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W. C. Freeman
Mammoth bone islands and Vandiver apple tree claim
The article notes some Siberian coastal islands are said to consist largely of mammoth bones while the Vandiver apple tree in Missouri is regarded as possibly the world’s largest specimen.
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Siberia
Missouri
No Contract Breaker Trades unionism in the United States and Canada
The piece discusses labor struggles amid rising tensions in the United States and Canada, noting a collapse of an outlaw railway strike and a printers’ strike at the Montreal Star. It asserts labor’s power to organize, produce, and follow leadership rooted in union and self interest during an industrial crisis.
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United States
Canada
Montreal Star
Toranta Ti
Review of Australia Fleet Visit by Prince in Melbourne
The Prince of Wales will tour Melbourne to view Australia’s fleet and about 30 warships in Port Phillip Bay. The trip contrasts modern ships with the battle cruiser Australia, underscoring the continued relevance of battleships. He will not witness the customary sale of gunners out of respect for shellshocked soldiers.
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Prince of Wales
France
Prince
Melbourne
Australia
Port Phillip Bay
Lord Jellicoe
High and Low Magistrate Quarrel Cited in Court Record
Police witness states the voices were pitched high while the words used were unusually low in the exchange. The remark appears in a magistrate’s note reflecting heated but restrained courtroom dialogue.
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Oh Lett Company
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Hes
Liniment Lumberman
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THE
Royal Crown Soaps, Limited
Main Street
Canadian Boats Shipping Grain
Templeton
Templetons
King Bt
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