Bank of Germany reports gold holdings Feb 15
A Berlin dispatch states the Imperial Bank of Germany reports total gold reserves of 2,249,549,000 marks as of February 15. The article also mentions medical patterings for catarrh, promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure by FPJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with a one hundred dollar reward offer for any failure to cure.
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Bank of Germany
London
Berlin
Imperial Bank of Germany
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mabl
Pulls
Manitoba Grand Jury Calls Tough Education Drive
Drastic steps urged to educate all children born abroad in Canada and curb crime. The Manitoba grand jury, after reviewing government institutions, reports eighty percent of crimes in their assize involve foreign born individuals. Many young witnesses lack literacy, and compulsion to attend school is proposed to reduce crime.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba Grand Jury
Manitoba
Record Price for Seed Regina Sask
In February 1918 Manor farmers formed a livestock shipping cooperative sending 749 hogs and 260 cattle to Union stock yards St Boniface. They realized 46000 dollars. A Kel Joh sent a 2375 pound Durham bull at 10.4 cents per pound totaling 248.37 dollars, a record price for this beef stock. J W Cunningham supervised the shipping.
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Regina
Sask
Manor
Union Stock Yards
St. Boniface
A. Kel- Joh
J. W. Cunningham
Stoan's Liniment Promises Instant Joint Pain Relief
Don’t neglect rheumatic pain. Apply a little never rub to allow penetration and fast relief from aches, strains, stiffness, and bruises. Marketed as the best selling liniment with large sales, it remains economical with constant availability. Ask your druggist for Stoan's Liniment.
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Ada
Stoan
Japan Demands Return of Arms in Siberia Crisis
Brigadier-General Ina gent of the Japanese staff in Siberia states that Japan demands the return of arms and equipment of the 15500 Cossacks revolters under General Kalmi koff. He expresses indifference to the fate of the Cossacks but insists arms supplied by Japan be returned to General Kalmi koff and that loyal troops be punished for mutiny.
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Kalmikoff
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promise Easy Bowel Regulation
Doctors claim appendicitis is preventable by keeping bowels in order and urge constipation as a cause. The advertisement markets Dr Hamilton's Pills as a gentle regulator for the bowels and liver, claimed to refresh energy, mood, and health with no griping or headaches. It promises immediate benefits after nightly use.
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Dr. Hamilton
Powers Arrange Release of German Ships for Paris Meeting
Representatives from Britain the United States France and other powers have departed for Spa to finalize German ship releases in German ports and certain German vessels in neutral ports. Most details are settled and the vessels are expected to be turned over under the agreement without delay.
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Paris
Great Britain
United States
France
Spa
Alberta enlistment figure shows large farmer participation
Government data released to Secretary Higginbotham of the United Farmers of Alberta indicates 125,576 farmers enlisted in the overseas forces. This represents about one third of the total force, with 70,155 volunteers and 5,421 drafted making up the overall numbers. Provincial figures were not available.
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Anny
Calgary
Higginbotham
United Farmers of Alberta
Refuge Cities of Israel A Christ parable of safety
A Sunday school lesson explains the ancient cities of refuge as mercy within justice. It covers entry rights, safe trial, and the obligation of refugees to dwell in the city, drawing parallels to Christ as the ultimate place of safety for sinners.
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Refuge
Jordan
Kedesh
Naphtali
Shechem
Mt. Ephraim
Hebron
Golan
Bashan
Ramoth-Gilead
Gad
Bezer
Reuben
Christ Jesus
Christ
Bavarian Royalty Arrives in Austrian Tyrol
Former King Ludwig and Prince Leopold of Bavaria arrive in the Austrian Tyrol with other royals. The former king plans to reside in the Odz valley while the prince and his wife will live at Reuss. Leopold reportedly fled Bavaria amid threats.
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Austria
Vienna
Ludwig
Bavaria
Leopold
Austrian
Tyrol
Odz
Reuss
Didn't Call Him Names Officer-How is this Murphy
The sergeant complains you called him names while Private Murphy claims he never called anyone names. Ane reports a remark involving the sergeant and a reference to names, suggesting tension within the ranks. The exchange appears in Pearson's Weekly as a brief combat humor vignette.
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Murphy
Pearson’s Weekly
Freezone promoted as painless corn remedy from Cincinnati inventor
A Cincinnati man touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. A few drops relieve soreness and shrink the corn until it lifts out with fingers. The sticky dry substance reportedly does not inflame surrounding tissue and is claimed to prevent deaths from lockjaw and infection from corn cutting.
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Cincinnati
Rock Lake Fishermen Report Large Pike Catch
A Rock Lake area report notes steady fishing with a disciple of Isaak Walton catching three pike totaling about 30 pounds. The largest pike measured over three feet and weighed roughly 11 pounds, reflecting good recent yields for local fishermen.
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Rock Lake
Isaak Walton
New Mines Opened in Alberta Output and Mines Stats
Edmonton report by John T. Stirling shows Alberta coal output for the year at 6,148,620 tons with 7,687 tons of bricks sold and 317 coal mines in operation. The province produced 100,470 briquettes 32,858 coke and 9,898 shale. 71 mines were abandoned after a year of activity with 2,633 above ground and 6,144 below ground workers.
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Edmonton
Alta
John T. Stirling
M Mines
Alberta
Canada
United States
Aerial Mail Service Links England and Continent
An airborne postal system now operates between England and the continent to deliver mail to the army of occupation. Mails reach Cologne in ten hours, a vast improvement over the five days prior. Mail arrives at Folkestone by train and is driven to the airdrome where planes load. On the first trip twenty three bags were transported by four aircraft.
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London
England
Cologné
Folkestone
Regiments to Reorganize Saskatchewan Militia Units
Regina based General J A Cross reports Ottawa has ordered the four Saskatchewan city regiments reorganized. The 95th Saskatchewan Rifles in Regina 60th Rifles in Moose Jaw 105th in Saskatoon and the 2nd Prince Albert volunteers are to be reorganized. Ottawa is drafting a plan to perpetuate both militia and overseas units.
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Regina
Sask
J. A. Cross
D.S.O
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
95Th Saskatchewan Rifles
60Th Rifles
Moose Jaw
105Th
Saskatoon
S2nd
Prince Albert
Minard's Liniment Co. Receives Endorsement Letter
J B Livesque of St Joseph writes that his 13 year old daughter was thrown from a sleigh and injured her elbow. After four bottles of Minard's Liniment the elbow fully healed and she has remained well for two years. Letter dated August 18 1900.
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Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
J. B. Livesque
St. Jospeh
P.O
Manitoba Wheat Wins First Prize at Winnipeg Seed Fair
Portage la Prairie collected 25 prizes in Winnipeg Seed Fair exhibits. D McVicar won top prize for Marquis Wheat in the provincial contest, having moved from Scotland to Manitoba years ago and built a reputation as a successful farmer. The note also recalls a humorous aside about public attention and a household medicine promotion for Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. An unconfirmed Paris line reports Luxemburg forming a republic with Grand Duchess Charlotte said to have fled.
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Winnipeg
Man
Portage la Prairie
Mc- Vicar
Manitoba
Scotland
Canada
Thomas
Luxemburg
Paris
Charlotte
Putnam's Corn Extractor Advertisement
The square deal pays and square says every man saves by using Putnam's Corn Extractor. For fifty years Putnam's has cured every man it treats use Putnam's only its painless and sure. 25¢ at all dealers.
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Putnam
Beekeeping Profitable Production in Western Canada
Western Canada honey production is rising with ample room for growth. Government experimental farms report yearly yields from white and alsike clover, except Lethbridge relying on alfalfa irrigation. Irrigated farms show beekeeping as a profitable side line alongside alfalfa and clovers.
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Canada
Lethbridge
Eskimo power boat built in Edmonton for Mackenzie mouth
A large 40 foot power boat is being built at Edmonton for the Eskimo at the mouth of the Mackenzie river. It will cost $2700 delivered. Edmonton builders have previous years produced small schooners for these Eskimo traders.
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Edmonton
Alta
Mackenzie River
Ear Ringing Remedy Promises Quick Head Noise Relief
Catarrhal ear trouble and deafness are described with roaring and buzzing sounds. A home remedy using Pare mint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar is suggested, to be taken four times daily, claiming relief as nostrils clear and breathing improves.
Pleasant Prospect Husband Hurrah Week Vacation
A light household morale note invites Mrs to enjoy a week off while he plans chores at home including garden digging cellar cleaning and kitchen whitewashing. The tone is playful and domestic.
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Wilee
Irrigation Scheme Proposed for 350000 Acres in Alberta
F H Peters of the Dominion irrigation branch presented Alberta farmers board with surveys for the Milk River and St Marys River project in Southern Alberta. The plan aims to irrigate 350000 acres in the district, signaling a major irrigation expansion.
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Alberta
Calgary
Dominion Irrigation Branch
United Farmers of Alberta
Milk River
St Mary's River
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