Land for Soldiers Plan Aims at Cooperatives on Large Estates
The British government moves to settle soldiers and sailors on state backed land via large estates set aside for cooperative colonies. Occupiers start with small plots and expand as able while the state manages non taken land. Social and economic facilities include machinery, marketing, jam and dairy facilities, and communal activities.
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London Mall
Crown Land Commissioners
Board of Agriculture
Minart's Liniment Cures Diphtheria Reveals Crime Chapter
A humorous dialogue riffs on a compendium of useful knowledge. The book supposedly includes a crime chapter detailing trunk mysteries.
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Minart
Physician credits Grape-Nuts in recovery story
A prominent physician recalls a personal health turnaround after using Grape-Nuts. He describes severe illness forcing a retreat to the mountains, followed by rapid regained strength and return to work after adopting the product. He urges doctors to publicize such results.
Aged Australian Enlists After Loss of Sons
A well known Australian brigadier inspects his lines and meets a heavily built man who claims to be forty five but looks sixty. When asked why he came the man reveals his two sons were killed at the start, prompting his enlistment.
Winter Hard On Baby In Stuffy Rooms
Winter keeps the infant confined to stuffy rooms and frequent storms prevent fresh air. Colds upset the child’s stomach and bowels, making him peevish. A remedy suggested is Baby's Own Tablets to regulate digestion and break up colds, sold by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. for 25 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Ltd
Toronto
Rare 1862 twelve-pence stamp tops Gregory collection sale
An early Canadian postage stamp the twelve pence black 1862 issue sold for 457 dollars at the Charles Gregory collection sale in New York. J C Jorgenthau conducted the auction and said the stamp was bought by a prominent New York collector, called the gem of the Gregory collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gregory
New York
J. C. .Jorgenthau
Sai
Gregory
Asthma Remedy Claims Fast Relief by Kellogg
An wartime style advertisement urges readers to use Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy to quickly drive asthma from the lungs. It promises rapid action in the breathing passages and urges keeping the product on hand for ready use.
Oldest Mosaic Map Located in Byzantine Church
The fragment is a 1,700 year old mosaic map in a Byzantine church at Malaba in Palestine. It depicts part of the Holy Land and is considered the oldest map in existence.
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Malaba
Palestine
Holy Land
Girdle Mirrors Shape of Sixteen Century Fashion
In the sixteenth century no lady was considered in full dress unless she wore a breast mirror. The oval piece measured about four by six inches and hung at the torso as a fashion accessory reflecting status and style.
New York City Opens Million-Dollar Speedway for Fast-Horse Drivers
In New York City the costly speedway for fast horses is set at 3 million dollars. It starts at One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street and runs to Dyckman Street, extending four and a quarter miles for special use by drivers of fast horses.
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New York City
Signature Experts Verify Bank Checks at Clearing House
A number of larger banking institutions employ from one to half a dozen men whose sole duty is to examine every check that comes in through the clearing house and vouch for the genuineness of the signature.
British empire warned to fall like Belchstter’s, says German minister
German finance minister claims the British empire will collapse and that food is cheaper in Germany than in Britain and France. The New York Post notes skepticism that his predictions are as unreliable as his factual statements.
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British
Belchstter
Germany
Britain
France
New York Post
Largest Tree Trunk Claimed At Iitia Merico Site
Reported as the world’s largest tree trunk, a single tule log at the Iitia Merico location measures 146 units in length and draws attention for its size and weight.
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Iitia” Merico
Walch
Beck urges U S to join Allies in war effort
Hon J M Beck former assistant attorney general tells a crowd that by next November Americans will decide whether to enter WWI. He praises Britain France and Canada for their sacrifice and condemns German and Austrian violations of civilization. He notes many naturalized Germans favor neutrality yet admiration for Allied striving grows.
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United States
James M
Mr. Beck
Great Britain
Beck
Canada
France
Andromache
Hector
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil For Sore Throat Relief
At the first signs of sore throat the article recommends taking a spoonful of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with a touch of sugar to ease irritation. It claims this prevents ulceration and swelling and notes those prone to quinsy can build immunity to attacks.
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Thomas
Civic Improvement League names eighteenth member executive panel
Ottawa conference appoints Sir John Willison chair man of the Dominion Council to lead an eighteen member executive committee. Provincial representatives include Beer Toronto Guerin Montreal Evans Manitoba Oliver Alberta Garden Conway Burditt Halifax Hattie Mathieson and other regional planners. National figures include Robertson White Adams Bryce Watters Lighthall and a National Council of Women nominee.
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Civic Improvement League
Ottawa
John Willison
Dominion Council
Ontario
G. Frank Beer
Toronto
Quebec
J. J. Guerin
Montreal Civic Improvement League
Manitoba
W. Sanford Evans
Saskatchewan
Oliver
Alberta
Garden
Alberta Town Planning Association
British Columbia
G. R. G. Conway
C.E
New Brunswick
W. F. Burditt
St. John
C.M.G
James White
Thomas Adams
Commission of Conservation
P. H. Bryce
Canadian Public Health Association
J.S. Watters
Dominion Trades and Labor Congress
W. D. Lighthall
K.C
Union of Canadian Municipalities
National Council of Women
Mule Blamed Not to Blame in Rail Line Quarrel
A southwest hill country woman filed a claim after her mule Sally was killed at a crossing by a fast mail train. She valued Sally at forty dollars plus three quilts and two pecks of dried pears, saying the mule was steady plowing for nine years and was not at fault. The claims agent promised compensation if the company was responsible.
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Hill Country
Sally
Crossin
Saily
Wartime prices rule at lone provincial restaurant
In a small town the sole dining spot imposes steep wartime charges. A dissatisfied customer confronts the proprietor who serves a large fat pork dish with a mustard pot and argues there is not enough variety for six diners. The man urges to "pitch into the mustard" as a sign of frustration.
Manitoba Proposes Tax on Nail Order Businesses
The government aims to tax all nail order businesses under a bill amending the Corporations Taxation Act. The measure, still not cabinet approved, defines mail order as any commercial concern distributing to consumers via catalogues price lists pamphlets or advertisements offering goods for sale.
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Manitoba
Still Singing Their Praises Still Singing Their Praises
Victoria Harbor Ontario special report tells how Mr A Berston cured of rheumatism over a year ago by using Dodd s Kidney Pills and has not had a recurrence. He describes initial pain shifting from his left hand to elbow and shoulder then notes six boxes relieved him. He endorses the remedy for kidney trouble and uric acid removal.
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Victoria Harbor
Dodd
Saskatchewan Butter Exports Rise Amid Growing Industry
Saskatchewan shipped 62 carloads of butter to markets outside the province last year, a shift from former imports. The dairy commissioner notes the industry is in its infancy with unlimited export potential, backed by government supervised creamery processes yielding high quality butter favored abroad.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Dairymen's Association
Chimneys Adopted Into House Design by 13th Century
The historical note states chimneys were incorporated into domestic construction by 1236, marking a shift in architectural practice as homes began to feature enclosed fireplaces for heating and cooking. This change reflects evolving building techniques and domestic life in medieval Europe.
Indigo Production in South Carolina Before Revolution
Indigo was among the most valuable exports of South Carolina prior to the Revolution. Elizabeth Lucas Pinckney, who married Chief Justice Charles Pinckney in 1744, first planted it in the colony. The annual prewar crop exceeded 1,100,000 pounds.
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South Carolina
So Carolina
Elizabeth Lucas
Charles Pinckney
Humorous Snippet In Aged Texts From A Family Parable
A collected quip describes a visitor apologizing for an aged aunt's death and a bereaved niece guessing she would have been a centurion in a few years. The other tale depicts a third act drama where a wife over her murdered husband hears a lurid identification from the audience.
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Andrew Lang
Ville
Manitoba appoints first livestock commissioner
The Manitoba government plans to appoint a livestock commissioner to implement Norris government plans to provide settlers with cattle. Also noted is Minard's Liniment touted for curing colds and Holloway's Corn Cure praised for removing corns and warts with high success.
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Manitoba
Norris
Holloway
Patriotism and Education in School Teaching
London Times urges including duties to the native land and king in schools. It argues against aggressive nationalism and subjugation of facts to glorification, while noting teachers’ roles in joining the army can reinforce national ideals among youths returning to civilian life.
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London Times
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Goshen
Ing
U.S.A
Sierce Fur Co
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London
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