Canada Livestock Records 1914 Figures From CP Resources
The Canadian Pacific Natural Resources Department updates 1914 figures for horses cattle sheep and swine in Canada. Compared with 1913, increases range 10 to 25 percent for most stock while sheep hold the province’s top count. Officers expect 1914 totals to align with current lumber declines as war sales and removals offset natural growth.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific Natural Resources Department
Calgary News-Telegram
Worm Exterminator Marketed for Children Health Concerns
A short wartime era product notice touts Mother Graves' Worm exterminator as a quick remedy for children troubled by worms, urging mothers to act promptly to protect health and well being.
War Era Pride Promises Glory for British Empire
In remarks cited by the Westminster Gazette, Bonar Law argues Britain holds superiority in men despite prewar afflictions and predicts the future full story of the 1914 1915 overseas war will be one of the empire's most glorious chapters.
Iron Money in Germany Coinage Law Passes for Iron Pfenning
The Bundesrath enacted a law to coin iron fire pfenning pieces worth 1 percent of a cent. Demand for five pfenning coins rises, driven by heavy circulation in occupied German territories. Nickel is deemed unsuitable for these coins under current conditions.
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Germany
Bundesrath
Passing of the Poison Match
A Star interview traces match history from parlor roots to the modern White Phosphorus Act effect. It explains early lighting methods, the evolution to safer non phosphorus matches, and the impact on smokers and pants, urging patience as manufacturers perfect the new standard.
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Canada
Star
Atlantic
North
Britain
A Cure For Rheumatism Promises Relief From Blood Toxins
A historic remedy article argues rheumatism stems from impurities in the blood caused by faulty liver and kidney function. It claims uric acid taints the blood and inflames joints, and touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as cures worth trying.
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Parmelee
Returned soldiers and Canadian land settlement plans
The federal authorities will take up arrangements to place soldiers on land in Canada after the war. In England an influential committee looks to provide employment for returned soldiers during readjustment. Britain expects many to seek Canada, with possible settlement across prairie provinces Ontario Quebec Maritime Provinces and British Columbia on ready made farms along the National Transcontinental corridor.
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Canada
England
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
British Columbia
Childhood Dangers Prompt Attention Cited By Dr Williams
No symptoms of childhood ailments should be ignored as minor troubles can become serious. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as suitable for newborns and growing children, with thousands of mothers preferring this medicine. Sold by dealers or mailed from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont for 25 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
German Chancellor Thrives Polish Liberation Promise
In a Reichstag address Von Bethmann Hollweg hailed recent German victories in Russian Poland as the start of a movement to lift Polish and Balkan peoples from oppression. He said future victories would free the Balkans and help Alsace Lorraine and Belgium attain constitutional freedom, framing Germany as a liberator.
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von Bethmann- Hollweg
Russian
Poland
Polish East
Balkan
Balkans
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Victor Hugo Prophecy On Peace And Union Of Nations
The excerpt presents a visionary forecast by Victor Hugo of a future where war gives way to commerce and ideas. It imagines ballots replacing bullets, international arbitration replacing conflict, and a European United States collaboration with the United States. It envisions a public display of weapons as relics, and a global bond of fellowship between two vast powers.
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Victor Hugo
Europe
England
Diet
Germany
Legislative Assembly
France
United States of America
United States of Europe
Graduation Essay Sparks Wage Debate in Family
A young man asks for opinions on his graduation essay. The father calls it fine but warns many will be bashful to offer fair wages to a man whose intellect surpasses the average. The exchange hints at class and pay gaps tied to perceived ability.
Tourists Boost Canada as CPR Reports Rockies Rush
J M Gibbon CPR publicity chief recounts a flood of American visitors to Banff Lake Louise and prairie provinces. He notes frontier anxiety proved unfounded and praises courteous officials, scenic train rides, and deluxe hotel service. Prominent Americans and leaders visited, with Maude Adams among notable guests. CPR branches Kettle Valley and Kootenay Central opened new routes aiding settlement and farming.
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Banff
Lake Louise
Montreal
J. M. Gibbon
C.P.R
Rockies
Prairie Provinces
Banff and
Canada
C.P.R. A
Vancouver
Calgary
America
Europe
Canadian Rockies
United States
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Middle West
Maude Adams
Gibbon
British Columbia
Kettle Valley Railway
Penticton
Midway
Kootenay
Kettie Valley Railway
British commander spares German trawler crew and boat
The Rutland Herald contrasts British mercy with German aggression, noting a British commander freed the German trawler crew and returned their vessel while German actions toward a British submarine crew near the Danish coast are condemned as merciless.
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United States
Rutland Herald
Family Food Crisp boosts health and comfort for a family
A mother recounts how Grape-Nuts helped her ill 18 month old recover after weaning, gaining weight and strength with regular use. She notes La Grippe illness during which only Grape-Nuts and oranges were palatable, and praises the product for its restorative effects. The Canadian Postum Co. advertises the testimonial as genuine and human.
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Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Machine Guns Versus Allies Front Line Numbers
The Army and Navy Gazette notes estimates of about 40,000 German machine guns across the front from the channel to Switzerland. It compares German deployment with Allied limitations, praising German tactics while outlining Allied efforts to increase gun numbers and improve models for defense and fire control.
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Army and Navy Gazette
Hag
Switzerland
Germany
Cornhill
Lord Sydenham
Aisne
Far East
Minard's Liniment Cures Bleeding Facial Tumor
A testimonial from David Henderson of Belleisle Station Kings County New Brunswick dated September 17 1904 reports a long standing bleeding facial tumor cured by using several bottles of Minard's Liniment with the tumor healing and disappearing entirely.
Locomotives to Tow Ships Through Panama Canal Locks
More than 40 electric locomotives are being built for the U S government to tow ships through Panama Canal locks. Each weighs 82 500 pounds with a 47 500 pound tractive effort. Powered by two 75 horsepower motors at 220 volts, the units run on rack and pinion on climbs at two miles per hour and five miles per hour on return runs with the rack released. Center windlass hauls 400 feet of one inch hawser. Normally four locomotives at a time, two per side, with six possible for very large vessels.
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United States
Panama Canal Locks
Omber Volunteer Drill Teaches Fire Response
The exchange trains volunteers on fire emergencies. A recruit asks what to do if a fire breaks out and is advised to recruit, run and locate the captain, then put out the fire if not found. The dialogue emphasizes quick action and procedural steps for volunteers.
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Omber
Love and advice clash as Prof Pate muses on engagement
Professor Pate quips that so much advice for engaged couples is ignored and even love may mock the experts. His remark frames a lighter take on romance amid guidance from counselors and speakers.
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Prof
Pate
Sterling Clothes Selling Agents Wanted
Selling agents wanted in every town in Canada to sell Sterling Clothes to measure. They are guaranteed. Write for particulars. Sterling Tailoring Co. 535 College Street Toronto.
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Canada
Sterling Tailoring Co
College Street
Toronto
Ayrshire Breed Praised In Canadian Performance Report
The 173 page annual report of the Canadian Association on the Ayrshire dairy breed highlights cows and bulls listed in the Record of Performance compiled by secretary W F Stephen of Huntingdon Quebec. It cites tests showing high milk yields and butter fat across age groups, with notable totals for 4 and 2 year olds and a claim of superior milk quality for selling to dairies and through transportation.
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W. F. Stephen
Huntingdon
Que
Ayrshire
Canada
Proposed name shift for colonial region in Africa
The text suggests renaming ex-German Southwest Africa to Bothaland, arguing Damaraland stems from an explorer’s error. It proposes Damaqualand like Namaqualand, explaining qua means people and ra denotes feminine dual. An anecdote notes the guides misheard “Damare” as the land of two Nama women, shaping the historic name.
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Southwest Africa
Bothaland
Damaraland
Damaqualand
Namaqualand
Damare
Donkey is wounded by British warship shot in Smyrna
From Smyrna comes a Turk ish provincial report on the Thhesimeh bombardment by a British warship. A shot reportedly shaved off both ears of a donkey owned by Halil Effendi, the customs collector. The animal has become the town’s odd spectacle as residents pay a fee to view it.
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Kiovylii
Smyrna
Thhesimeh
Halil Effendi
Makes Breathing Easy Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy
The piece touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a proven, long used treatment for asthma. It claims effectiveness under severe conditions and urges buying from the nearest dealer.
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J. D. Kellogg
The Day of Rest on Sunday Sports Shown as Social Issue
The Winnipeg Tribune argues for a quiet Sunday free from commercialized sports. It recognizes leisure activities like golf, cricket, tennis or baseball as personal business but asserts law will likely curb persistent Sunday sports campaigns.
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Winipeg Tribune
Printer and poet clash over poetry pay tariff
The editor insists the poet should be paid according to the usual tariff, but the poet retorts that poetry is on the free list. This exchange highlights a dispute over compensation for verse.
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Tarif
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