Alberta plans half million acre reclamation scheme
Forty projects would drain 400 000 to 500 000 acres in Alberta and adjoining Saskatchewan areas. Surveys will appraise costs and methods to convert drained water covered land to agriculture. Lakes such as Schivan near Wabamum Chip near Entwistle and parts of Slave Lake are among targets while a 1000 mile stretch between the Carrot and Saskatchewan Rivers will be surveyed in summer.
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Alberta
Schivan Lake
Wabamum
Chip Lake
Cygnet Lake
Entwhistle
Fesser Slave Lake
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Carrot
Cox Praises Britain at Massy Hall Patriotism Rally
Ohio Governor J M L Cox told a Toronto Empire Club audience at Massey Hall on November 22, 1918 that the Kaiser is a criminal and should be treated as a common murderer. He defended US Canada ties and warned against anti British demagoguery. He praised the long friendly border and urged reconciliation.
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U. S
Sy Patriotis
Massey Hall
Toronto
Empire Club
J. ML. Cox
Ohio
Kaiser
Cox
Canada
Britain
America
United States of America
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmless Laxative
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children. It emphasizes the product’s harmlessness, fruity taste, and that full directions appear on each bottle, urging buyers to look for the name California on the package.
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California
Germans Salute Flag Then Sing War Song At Berlin Embassy
In Berlin a German troop saluted the French embassy flag and broke into singing a triumphal war song. The crowd joined, sparking a street demonstration though officials sought restraint. Bavarian and Berlin leaders face war guilt claims amid calls for economic recovery and a cautious stance on Germany’s broader aims.
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Berlin
Germany
Spanoel
Paul
Edmonton Bulletin
Privilege Reflections From A Storied Time
A compact reflection on how past money and privilege shape current perspectives. The note suggests nostalgia and critique, linking cultural memory to social status and access, inviting readers to reassess values and fairness.
Canada Imports Agricultural Products
Abstract from the Dominion into Canada returns for 1918 1919 and 1920 shows imports of animals hides wool meats and leather totaling 143476 thousand with live animals and leather among top items The piece argues for tighter links between Canadian farms and manufacturers to reduce cross border product movement and cut transport costs citing the Industrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers Toronto.
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Lethoes Farming Fund
Canada
Dominion
Industrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers
King Street
Toronto
Belgium's Recovery Year After World War I Devastation
Belgium makes rapid postwar recovery with railways telegraphs and telephones nearly repaired canals navigable coal output at 105 percent of 1913 April level industry revival continues. Exports rise to Holland France Italy and Germany while imports grow. trade balances with England improve toward year end.
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Emil Franqui
Well Street
Speel
Holland
France
Ialy
Germany
England
Belgas
Manitoba Farm Worker Sets Record Seeding 133 Acres
A Manitoba farm worker named Jamies booker reportedly seeded 133 acres of flax in a single day using a light tractor pulling two 12 foot double disc drills. The man, 23 years old and living at Vreesbank, Han-Manthababree Prose, achieved a remarkable acreage feat with the same equipment, heralded as a new record in seeding.
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Manitoba
Jamies Booker
Ris
Vreesbank
Worms Trouble Child Health Names Worm Terminator
A source quotes concerns over child health linked to worms. It mentions Mother Grav Worm Terminator as a referenced aid or figure in the discussion.
Fragmented OCR summary of general goods list
An OCR fragment lists varied items such as straw products for grain and footwear, and mentions ranges of household and farm goods like beds, screens, paper aids, and other unspecified articles. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or dates.
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Japan
Eniec
Emigrants Flock To the Dominion Amid Canadian Invasion
The publicity department asserts a large European influx to Canada as ships depart from Europe filled to capacity. C. P. R. reports 21,126 passengers in April and May, with 15,3 avowed planning to settle in the Dominion. Some flee sores, and Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is praised as a magical remedy.
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Canada
Dominion
Thomas
Memory of Archduke assassination fades from memory
The Ottawa Citizen notes six years have passed since the Archduke Francis Ferdinand murder, calling it largely forgotten by the public and press. It argues the act fueled militarists in Germany and Austria and provided a pretext for a great war, with few recalling the key figures involved.
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Francis Verdinand
Pringip
Junkers
Germany
Austria
Ottawa Citizen
Minard's Liniment Helps Digby Worker Recover
A Digby County resident recounts an injury from a fall that damaged the chest and breathing. After futile use of various liniments, a bottle of Minard's Liniment warmed on flannels relieved the pain and aided recovery, as noted by H. Coss of Rossway.
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Minard
British resolve against German militarism preserved
The London Times editorial cites unrepentant Germany and Central Europe’s recovery as goals while vowing to oppose any revival of Prussian temper. It praises wartime unity with the Allies and warns against a future revival, stressing enduring friendship and cooperation.
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France
Germany
Europe
London
The Man Who Wins Pink Pills Offer Boosts Vitality
An advertisement proclaims that leaders gain success through vitality and energy. It claims poor health, weak nerves, backache, and fatigue can be cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills, improving blood and nerves. The pills are sold through pharmacies or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co in Brockville Ontario.
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Wil
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Law in the North: Three police parties head to Hudson Bay
Three parties depart from Montreal to the Hudson Bay area to establish law and order among Eskimo settlements. Inspector Thomas and Sergeant Douglas lead one party. Inspector Finhlips and Sergeant Joy sail to Balcher Island. A third party, led by Sergt White, forms a customs post at Port Burwell to tax ships trading with locals. An unrelated humorous note follows about a trouser button in soup.
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Hudson Bay
Montreal
Inspector Thomas
Douglas
Inspector Finhlips
Sergeant Joy
Wall
Balcher Island
Danderine Promises Quick Dandruff Relief
Advertisement claims Danderine halts hair loss and removes dandruff by applying a small bottle to the scalp. It asserts hair regrowth and improved color after several uses, urging purchase at drug or toilet counters for a few cents.
Merely A Boiled Egg and the Right Way to Cook It
The piece notes that eggs vary in shell cling and argues hard boiling is a mistake. Cook eggs below boiling for twenty to thirty minutes for better digestion and easier peeling. Dip in cold water after cooking to remove shell easily. rushing the boil creates trouble.
Canada’s Fleet Due in September For British Navy transfer
The Naval Fleet including a cruiser two destroyers and two submarines presented by Britain to the Admiralty is due to come out in September Commander Hose who went to England to supervise the take over asks for more officers to be sent over The ships are being overhauled for service and may be quartered at Halifax in summer and Esquimalt in winter Hose is likely to replace Admiral Kingsmill as director of the Canadian Naval Service.
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Canada
Admiralty
Hose
England
Halifax
Esquimalt
Admirael Kingsmill
Canadian Naval Service
Life spans of large mammals noted in early survey
The text lists brute centenarians as elephants among the longest lived animals with ages averaging 100 to 200 years and records of 350 years. Whales are noted to have a similar lifespan, camels about 75 years, and big cats like lions and tigers average 40 and 23 years respectively.
A Pleasant Purgative and Men of Character
Parmelee's Vegetable Wills are mild purgatives working through stomach and bowels with a pleasant taste and proven vegetable ingredients. They promise relief without injury and claim broad alimentary effect. Minard's Liniments provide relief for garget.
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Parmelee
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