Sheep Demand Grows in Saskatchewan Province
The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture reports strong demand for sheep with inquiries from intending buyers flooding in. Two thousand head have been purchased under provincial livestock acts this fall, and orders continue to rise as farmers from across the province seek wool and mutton profits. A circular asks sheep owners to notify the department of any stock for sale to keep sheep in province. The move signals a hopeful expansion of the provincial sheep industry.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Offer Mild Effective Relief
Advertises Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as pure plant-based medicine with gentle purging and soothing effects. Claims thousands attest to health benefits and strength from timely use, urging readers to try the remedy.
Alberta Wool Clip Nears New Season High
Alberta reported a total wool clip of 2,086,633 and value of $1,181,682 for last season. With many sheep imported since, estimates suggest next season’s output will exceed the previous clip by several hundred thousand pounds.
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Province of
Alberta
Market notes on fisheries and curing methods
The article notes stronger Newfoundland herring demand in the United States and Canada due to reduced Scottish and Dutch imports. West coast winter fisheries are in full swing with better catches. Packers increasingly use the Scotch curing method as demand and prices rise for cured herring.
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United States
Canada
Newfoundland
Scotland
Holland
Cuticura Heals Disfigurement Claims
A patient alleges severe facial reaction with redness blisters itching and burning improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment claiming complete healing within a week. The note appears as a testimonial fragment dated May 35 with garbled surrounding text.
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Yen Steckendten
Northern Alberta Livestock Sector Sees Booming Sales
The livestock industry in northern Alberta gains momentum from major cattle shipments to the United States. A recent 22 car shipment from Edge Alberta valued at 50000 dollars and 626 head sent from Selon to St Paul highlight strong demand. A 100 head Fort Saskatchewan herd averaged 108 dollars per head, underscoring the province's high breeding standards and bright prospects as large buyers target the region.
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Alberta
United States
Selon
Edmonton
St. Paul
Minn
Fort Saskatchewan
Canada
Home Visitors Excursions Offer Reduced Decembers Fares
The Canadian Northern Railway announces special reduced fares in December for round trips to U S destinations. Tickets on sale December 1 to 31 and valid for three months. Routes to Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Chicago Des Moines Kansas City and other centers. Inquiries through any Canadian Northern agent or R Creelman Winnipeg.
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Canadian Northern Railway
United States
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Des Moines
Kansas City
Canadian Northern
R. Creelman
Winnipeg
Backache Link to Blood Health Promoted
The article argues backache stems from poor blood nourishment not kidney disease. It endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills to build up the blood and relieve back muscle pain, noting doctors can test kidneys quickly. Pills priced at 50 cents per box. six boxes for $2.80 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Strange Recovery of Jewels From Lusitania’s Sinking
A London jewelers’ diamonds had been insured by Union Insurance of Bangor for 13000 when Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine off Ireland. A fisherman later hauled a package from his nets bearing the London firm’s address and diamonds. The insurer received a London draft for the full risk after the diamonds were recovered. The puzzle asks how the packet escaped the purser’s safe.
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Ireland
New York
London
Union Insurance Company
Bangor
Fai
Louisville Post
Or Insurance Company
New London
Bullets Create Two Sounds in Firing Line
A historical note explains that bullets travel faster than sound. At 400 yards a shooter hears a crack as the bullet passes before the rifle report arrives. At 1000 yards the bullet often lands before the sound reaches the shooter, due to the bullet’s high speed and the sound barrier.
Freezone Claim Promises Corn Removal Without Pain
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a cheap remedy to lift all corns and calluses. The product supposedly dries instantly, does not inflame surrounding tissue, and can be bought at any drug store or ordered via wholesalers when unavailable locally.
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Cincinnati
Mother Seigel
England bears most of Britain’s war burden, Star notes
The Toronto Star reports that England provides 70 percent of Britain’s fighting force and 76 percent of casualties, indicating English troops have contributed not less but somewhat more than their share of the war effort.
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England
Toronto Star
Worm Exterminator Endorsed For Children
A sweet and palatable product named Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is described as acceptable to children and effective and prompt in its work.
Land clearing near Kapuskasing aids new Dominion Farm
Between 2000 and 3000 enemy aliens Germans and Austrians cleared land around Kapuskasing 70 miles north of Cochrane. The government detention camp hosts the operation. The Dominion Experimental Farm and Ontario government settlement for returned soldiers will be located there. Many veterans are training in soil tilling at military hospital centres.
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Kapuskasing
Cochrane
New Dominion Experimental Farm
Ontario
Military Hospitals Commission
Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco Promoted for Convenience
A small pinch placed between lip and gum avoids chewing and offers a pleasant cool aftertaste. The product is advertised as scientifically prepared from high quality leaf tobacco and marketed as the most economical chew.
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Copenhagen
Alberta Leads In Hereford Cattle Breeding Stock
Alerta leads the American continent in Hereford cattle with four of the highest priced bulls. Perfection 48th bred by Curtice Cattle Co. Langdon Alberta. Gay Lad 40th owned by Frank Collcut sold for 11700. Martin Pairfax bought for 17000 by George F. Fuller. Gay Lad 16th purchased for 20000 by S. C. Moore. Beau Perfection won Calgary summer fair prize and is entered for the Chicago International Live Stock Exhibition with 15 head sent by his owner, who is optimistic about the championship.
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Alerta
America
Curtice Cattle Company
Langdon
Alberta
Gay Lad 40Th
Frank Collicut
Martin Pairfax
George FE. Fuller
Gay Lad
S. C. Moore
Beau Perfection
Calgary
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failure. It claims internal use and blood action to heal mucous surfaces, urging readers to send for testimonials and purchase from druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Potatoes Prolific Yield Reported in Fal lis Alberta
A Fal lis Alberta farmer reports potato yields exceeding 500 bushels per acre with potatoes commonly weighing about one and a half pounds. The high yield is described as typical rather than exceptional for the Edmonton district's potato production.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Fallis
Girl Encourages Self Education and Independent Talent
In a dialogue, Mrs Comrox remarks on a girl’s education, while Mr Comrox concedes the value but sighs that Gladys often insists on pursuing her own singing and piano playing, highlighting independence in youth talents.
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Mr. Comrox
Gladys
Asthma Remedy Promoted By Dr Kellogg
An advertisement extols Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a powerful cure for the draining effects of asthma. It claims the remedy provides relief and is sold widely.
Bride Wears Lizard-Green Silk at Local Wedding
A country paper notes the bride wore a lizard-green silk dress and her cheeks showed the glow of dawning womanhood in a small town wedding report.
Minard's Liniment Promoted by Notable Testimonies
Simple testimonials from well known Americans advocate Minard's Liniment as the best household remedy. The Minard's Liniment Co Ltd publishes these statements to endorse the product.
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America
Minard
Minard’s Liniment Co., Ltd
Bread and Bacon Prices Debate in Canada vs Great Britain
Statements claim bacon and bread cost more in Canada than Britain. Officials say bacon prices are lower here and bread discrepancies stem from England’s war bread subsidy and government pricing. Starting September 17 Britain set flour at $7.38 per barrel and a four pound loaf at a fixed price, with subsidies affecting the cost structure.
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Canada
Great Britain
Great
England
Goa
Why not make a woman speaker of the house
The Milwaukee Sentinel argues against elevating a woman to Speaker of the House noting she is present in every other house and questioning suitability for the top congressional role.
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House of Representatives
Milwaukee
Mrs Jinks and Binks on Breaking a Habit
Mrs Jinks explains her husband’s change from heavy smoker to non smoker. Mrs Binks commends the effort as a strong will victory. Mrs Jinks asserts her husband’s willpower as the cause of the change.
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Saskatchewan
Douglas & CO
Napanee
Ont
C.N.R
Lusitania
Corns
Britain
Sloan
Liniment Agro
Sierce Fur Co.Ltd
Richard M. Pierce
Alexander
Wnides
Kalf Savir
McQueen’s Products
Bex
Canon
Wooo Arene CO
Toronto
Cfermeriy Wisden
Wali Pougera CO
Beekman
Poronto
HavensToOcn
HamPsTeat
Ali GA
le Creag
Dominion Express
Dodds
Ana
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