Optimism Faces Western Canada Crop Outlook
Canada’s 1916 crop outlook shows a drop from last year’s record totals. Government estimates put western wheat yields around 16 bushels per acre with oats 43 and barley 27, while high grain prices yield strong per acre returns of $30 to $75 for many farmers.
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Eye strengthening remedy claimed to boost sight 50 percent
London doctors promote a home remedy using Bon-Opto tablets dissolved in water and used to bathe the eyes twice daily. Testimonials say readers improved within days, with some able to read fine print without glasses. The Valmas Drug Co Toronto offers ordering support.
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Lewis
Valmas Drug Co
Toronto
May Cut Down Raids by Zeppelins
A British official says the Somme offensive may force German air bases deeper inside Germany. He notes Allied advances could push Zeppelin hangars inland, reducing raid radii and possibly rendering large Zeppelins and the smaller craft ineffective for targeting England.
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League of Peace Endorsed by Viscount Bryce in London
Viscount Bryce former British Ambassador to the United States spoke at a Mayflower Club meeting in the House of Commons reception room about preventing future wars. He advocated a league of peace as a non entangling framework to smooth global tensions and noted the US can no longer remain isolated.
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London
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Great Britain
A Work for Boys on Farm Self Reliance and Cooperation
A farm life guide argues that boys and girls should be allowed to pursue home industries with parental support. It urges cooperative planning between parents and children to develop initiative, pride, and practical business experience, noting such activity surpasses town schooling in value.
Fragmented Dialogue Reveals Marriage Motive
A terse exchange shows a fat man confessing he married out of loneliness and sympathy. The lean man responds curtly, agreeing to share that sentiment.
Marconi Sees New Wireless Findings for Italy
In a Rome address before noble and scientific circles, Marconi praised wireless telegraphy for aiding Italy and its allies during the war. He noted progress in radio telegraphy over the past two years and discussed unresolved issues like the source and control of disruptive waves called intruders. He expects to announce more practical communication means soon.
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J. F. Dunnet
Minto Street
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Main Street
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