Good Roads in the West Urges Permanent Provincial Highways
The piece extols Quebec’s all year road program and urges Western provinces to adopt a similar system. It notes a $20 million Dominion grant over five years, requiring matched provincial funds, and forecasts $50 million total for Canada with Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan receiving millions each. It argues hard surfaced main roads will boost agriculture, industry, and car use, increasing license revenue and easing rural access.
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Quebec
Canada
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Geures
Maas
Former German Royal Family May Settle in Holland
Former Princess Cecilie of Germany and her two sons left for Amersfoort Holland on an ordinary train on a potential home move. Discussions at Von Bentinck castle with the former emperor and empress considered the possibility of the entire German royal family living in Holland, but no decision was made.
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Holland
Amerongen
Cecilie
Germany
Amersfoort
von Bentinck Castle
Private seeks old job back amid wartime fear
A speaker notes soldiers face anxiety as one private contemplates returning indoors to request his former position, contrasting arithmetic wisdom with social subtraction among men.
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Hindenburg
London
How Mrs Boyd Avoided an Operation in Canton Ohio
Canton Ohio woman Mane Boro says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her female troubles after two doctors recommended surgery. She credits her mother and the remedy for avoiding an operation and invites others to consult Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for advice.
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Centon
Ohio
Lydia J. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkhem
Mane Boro
5Th &T
N. E
Canton
Lydia E. Pinkham
British League Will Not Perish
Melbourne Premier Hughess declared in a speech that Australia must have a government with a clear mandate. He asserted that regardless of the fate of other league organizations, the league of the British Empire would never perish.
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Melbourne
Australia
Hughess
League of Nations
League of the
British Empire
Rich Blood Said to Ward Off Rheumatism Pill Cure
Article states rheumatism is a blood disease and claims Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich blood to cure rheumatism. Warns of early symptoms and promotes pills at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Also reports a bomb thrown at Egypt's Premier in Alexandria and cites Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as trusted by mothers.
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Dr. Williams
Egypt
London
Hussein Rushdi Pasha
Alexandria
Hussein Pasha
Must Stand Trial War Hohenzollern to Face Trial
Paris and London press report that Lloyd George will press the peace conference to seek the surrender of former Emperor William by the Netherlands. The treaty reportedly provides a special tribunal to try him for a supreme offence against international morality and treaty sanctity. The allied powers plan to request his surrender to enable a trial.
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Hohenzollern
Paris
Lloyd George
Holland
William
le Journal
Germany
William Hohenzollern
Netherlands
The Brave Pigeons Of The War
The article recalls pigeons used by the army navy and air force in the war to deliver messages. About 80000 birds were donated by breeders in return for grain supplies and some veterans were pensioned. A pigeon shot through the eye recovered and serves light duty at Westgate. The officer notes many lives saved by birds through faithful delivery and aerial drop communication with besieged troops.
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Westgate
Britain's Wheat Purchase Relieves Australian Finances
Britain has bought 1,000,000 tons of Australian wheat at 3s 6d a bushel, easing pressure on the Australian Wheat Board. Britain may exercise an option for 500,000 more tons before year’s end, with contracts ensuring Australia’s markets in South Africa New Zealand and West Coast of South America remain intact.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Britain
Australian Wheat Board
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
South America
Corn Cure Dialogue Reveals Witty Exchange
The excerpt notes Holloway's Corn Cure kills root growth on corns and warts while removing callosity without harming flesh. A conversational moment then pivots to a light exchange about Donald's cold and his wife, both deemed obstinate or unchanged.
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Holloway
Plane flight links Saskatoon and Winnipeg in five hours
Lieuts H Robb and A H Rose completed a five hour flight from Saskatoon to Winnipeg with stops at Humboldt Kamsack and Dauphin for fuel. Robb announced a non-stop Winnipeg Saskatoon run will be attempted next week if weather allows aided by a 30 gallon auxiliary fuel tank.
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Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Lieuts. H. Robb
A. H. Rose
Humboldt, Kamsack
Dauphin
Lieut
Rabb
Putnam's Corn Extractor Brings Quick Relief
This vintage ad touts Putnam's Corn Extractor promising fast relief with no pain. The copy urges buyers to use no other product and to find it at all dealers priced 23 cents.
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Putnam
Putnam's
Inauguration Soon for Beaver Cove Pulp Mills Project
Beavercove pulp mills nearing completion expect operation in two months producing about fifty tons of paper daily. The plant employs many returned soldiers and will spur a timber railway and town site. Manager White predicts a new industrial center with growth toward Swanson Bay Ocean Falls and Powell River. Strong demand exists across Pacific markets including the United States Australia New Zealand and Japan.
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Victoria
B.C
Beaver Cove
White
Swanson Bay
Ocean Falls
Powell River
Pacific
United States
Australis
New Zealand
Japan
Prima Donna Trill Reflections in Baltimore Notes
A Baltimore American line recalls a celebrated singer praised for generosity of trills. The remark highlights her abundant vocal runs and the public’s lively response, illustrating the era’s star appeal and playful press banter.
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Baltimore
Government sets Thanksgiving Day date for Oct 13
In Ottawa the House heard Mr Pedlow ask if October 13 as Thanksgiving Day signals government opposition to Armistice Day being fixed as a permanent thanksgiving. Hon Mr Doherty said Thanksgiving Day is fixed for Monday October 13 but future dates will depend on later policy decisions.
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Ottawa
Pedlow
Doherty
Powerful Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Liniment Ad
A promotion for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Liniment highlights its healing power in six essential oils. It claims to relieve pain and promote health for thousands of users, noting value is not tied to low price. Minards Liniment Relieves Neuralgia and a light joke about women persists. Sir George Perley to retire from Ottawa role and return to London in October after three months away, with no permanent exit plan.
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Dr. Thomas
George Perley
Ottawa
Canada
Hme
London
Prohibition Reduces Deer Island Prison Costs in Boston
Boston reports a major saving in the House of Correction on Deer Island due to prohibition. The annual cost is seen dropping to about 202000, with 25000 already returned and inmate population down from about 1100 in 1915 to 300 now. One prison building will be abandoned this winter, cutting coal use and expenses.
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House of Correction
Boston
Deer Island
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