Canada must build peace through production and unity
Canada faces vast postwar tasks to restore the nation on a peace basis. The country must develop its vast resources, raise taxes, and expand production across farming, mining, forestry, and industry while paying war debts. Citizens must endure the burden with patriotism and cooperative effort to secure a prosperous future.
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Great Britain
Germany
Canada
Europe
Montreal Star
The
Star
Confederation
We can't blame a man who leads a dog's life
A compact proverb reflects on harsh circumstances and a person who endures hardship with resilience. It suggests that blame should not fall on someone living under difficult, troubling conditions. The saying implies sympathy for those facing rough treatment.
Summer Complaint A Serious Bowel Trouble
Summer Complaint is a common bowel ailment affecting many. The ad recommends Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry to stop diarrhoea and vomiting within a day or two. Mrs L J Alteen of Amherst Nova Scotia endorses its use for children. Bottle price 35 cents. Original by The T Milburn Co. Toronto.
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L. J. Alteen
Hill St. Amherst
N.S
Gasoline Use Limited After Overconsumption Reports
A few months ago authorities limited gasoline use due to reports that some individuals were consuming more than their vehicles could justify. Decision aimed to curb shortages and ensure equitable fuel access for all residents.
Guard Baby's Health in the Summer
The summer months bring cholera infantum colic diarrhoea and dysentery risks for children. Mothers should guard against these illnesses or treat them promptly. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted as safe and effective for stomach and bowel regulation, sold at 25 cents per box by Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
New coins fall short of old in purchasing power
The article notes that the new coins do not seem to buy as much as the old ones did and confirms they will not.
No surgical operation needed for corn removal
The article states that Holloway's Corn Cure can remove corns without surgery, suggesting a simple topical remedy as an effective alternative to operative treatment.
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Holloway
Rooster Receives Comb But No Hair Says Nature
Quip notes nature’s irony as a rooster is said to have a comb yet lacks hair. The observation draws playful attention to anatomical quirks and natural design.
Minard's Liniment Cures Colds and More
A brief editorial note touts Minard's Liniment as a cure for colds and related ailments. The piece also warns that passive self-advancement leads to being left behind after opportunities pass.
Corn Exctractor Divorce Ad Sparks Pain-Free Remedy Claims
A public notice-like ad proclaims a divorce granted after long suffering and promotes Putnam's Corn Extractor as a safe painless 24 hour solution. The copy urges readers to refuse substitutes and buy the remedy at 25 cents per bottle from dealers.
Money For Everybody London
The labor reform plan proposes a national minimum income for all. Arthur Henderson and G A H Cole back a scheme to nationalize twenty percent of incomes at the source into a pool funding a permanent weekly $2.25 for everyone. It aims to replace old age pensions and many relief agencies.
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London
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
G. A. H. Cole
Man Who Aims to Set World Aft Gets Hose Snuffed
A pithy proverb appears as a short aphorism noting that ambitious plans to change the world are often dampened by unexpected opposition or obstacles. The saying uses a vivid image of water from a hose quenching the blaze of ambition.
Rural Service Dept Aids Farmers In West Bank Move
Merchants Bank of Canada creates Rural Service Department to help alleviate feed shortages in western provinces. James L. Clarke named manager after serving as branch manager at Sedgewick Oak Lake and Grenfell.
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Merchants’ Bank
Merchants’ Bank of Canada
James L. Clarke
Sedgewick
Alta
Oak Lake
Man
Grenfell, Sask
Clarke Named For Western Provinces Farm Advisor
Mr. Clarke, with Regina headquarters, brings banker and farmer experience to a new post. He ran Lyedale Stock Farm at Sedgwick for practical mixed farming knowledge and will study western conditions to aid farmers and ranchers. Open to consultations by letter or in person at 1825 Scarth Street Regina.
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Regina
Clarke
Lyledale
Sedgewick
Scarth Street
Man's boast echoes through the town as self-promotion runs wild
A locals note satirizes individuals who overstage their own merits, comparing boastful claims to a full band absent real substance. The piece mocks vanity and highlights a societal taste for measured humility.
Miller's Worm Powders Promised to Free Infants from Worms
The advertisement urges mothers to use Miller's Worm Powders to expel worms and bolster infant health, claiming the remedy protects babies from illnesses caused by parasitic infections and strengthens their vitality.
Illiteracy in Europe Contrasts Russian Capital University Size
Russia remains among the most illiterate nations in Europe with over 60 percent unable to read or write. Despite this, the capital hosts the world's largest university, a campus whose main building spans nearly a quarter of a mile.
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Balkan States
Russia
Europe
Minards Liniment Cures Diphtheria at Local Fair
Reports claim Minard's Liniment cures diphtheria while observers note that actions at sewing society meetings speak louder than words. The item juxtaposes a medicine claim with a community group's activities.
Horses and Men Test Pulling Power Against Heavy Odds
Historical tests compare horses and elephants and men pulling capacity. Two horses weighing 1 600 pounds each pulled 3 750 pounds, exceeding combined weight by 350 pounds. An elephant at 12 000 pounds pulled 8 750 pounds, 3 250 pounds under its weight. Fifty men totaling 7 500 pounds pulled 8 750 pounds, equal to the elephant and more than their weight. One hundred men pulled 12 000 pounds.
Freezone Corn Cure Promises Quick Pain Relief
A Cincinnati man markets Freezone a cheap quarter ounce remedy available at pharmacies. A few drops on a tender corn relieve soreness and dry into a sticky layer that lifts the corn out without inflaming surrounding tissue. The inventor claims it prevents lockjaw and infection from improper corn cutting.
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Cincinnati
Kaiser Faces Difficult Recovery After Serious Operation
The Kaiser is unlikely to rebound from a major surgery as his expectations have been dashed and his condition remains serious.
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promise Spirit and Digestive Relief
An 19th century advertisement argues that low spirits stem from stomach and liver disorders. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are claimed to revive digestion, benefit the nerves, and restore mood with cheap, simple, lasting effects.
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Parmelee
Portugal to Receive 21 German Ships
Lisbon reports twenty one German ships now in English ports will be handed over to Portugal as part of an arrangement. The transfer involves ships diverted to Portugal's merchant fleet and marks a postwar reallocation of German assets.
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Portugal
Lisbon
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