Trade Revival in Western Canada in 1915
The article reports a widespread trade revival across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with optimistic outlook for 1916. Farmers harvest a record crop valued over 400 million dollars and Winnipeg bank clearings exceed historic Montreal and Toronto, while grain shipments and mail order business set records. The West is urged forward with prudent financing and rising Western prosperity.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Winnipeg
Montreal
Toronto
Fort William
Port Arthur
Canada
West
United States
Europe
Western Canada
Nancial
Western
Dominion
Outlook
Jad Salts promoted as kidney cleaner and health cure
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive remedy to flush clogged kidneys and relieve back pain and bladder disorders. It urges a daily dose of four ounces mixed in water, claims improved kidney activity, and promotes the drink as a preventive measure.
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Folka
Adv
Fire losses in Iowa rise and fall through 1915
Des Moines reports state fire losses for 1914 totaled 6 765 202 with December estimated at 600 000. For January 1915 losses reached 975 480, breaking records for the period, while December’s heavy losses slowed. Burlington and Davenport fires pushed state totals past the half million mark, and officials warn growth outpaces fire protection.
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Des Moines
Towa
O. C. Roe
Roe
Ute
Burlington
Davenport
Boone County Courthouse to Embrace Modern Office Style
Boone county to build a $260 000 stone courthouse with four stories and a basement facing the Lincoln highway. The plan omits domes rotundas and ornate fixtures for a cost efficient metal furnished interior with no wood. Plans aim to be completed in March and contract let in April.
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Boonea
Boone County Court House
Lincoln Highway
Aaril
Dry era begins as Dubuque ends saloons
In Dubuque Iowa the city votes to end saloons for the first time in nearly a decade. The transition was peaceful with few demonstrations and many watch parties as residents celebrate the closing of the bars. Perry C Durant Jones, a noted Iowa prohibitionist and Chautauqua manager, recovers from illness and plans to travel to Sulphur Springs Arkansas for the winter.
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Dubuque
Dubuaque
Towa
Jones
Perry
C. Durant Jonés
Iowa
Chautauque
Weeks
Sulphur Springs
Ark
Big Bill For Improvements In Ames Paving Plan
Ames city council authorizes about 300000 dollars for eight miles of paving to begin in spring. Plan aims to make Ames the best paved city of its size. Sewer work totaling 95000 dollars has just been completed.
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Ames
Annual Draft Horses Show and Auction Listed
The plaza board of agriculture will host the annual horse show at the fair grounds from eight to ten. The Iowa Draft Horses Breeders Association will hold an auction of registered draft horses. The event, begun last spring at the suggestion of Dean Charles F. Curtiss, aims to boost Iowa’s draft horse industry and make the state a center for pure bred draft horse breeding.
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Plaza Board of Agriculture
Accond
Siow
Fair Grounds
Jowa’ Draft Horsa Breeders’ Association
Dean
Charles F. Curtiss
Ames
Iowa
Germany's peace feeler outlines terms including Belgian sovereignty return
German press summary from Zurich purports to present peace terms Germany would consider. Proposals include Belgian sovereignty restoration under conditions, French territory annexation, Poland-Russia separation, a German prince led kingdom, recovery of German colonies, and indemnities via Russia's debt to France plus annual Belgian contributions. Belgium would be kept garrisoned to secure payments. article notes no authoritative German claim.
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Poland
Russia
Berlin
Serolofleial Wolff
Neue Guercher Zeitung
Zurich
Switzerland
Germany
France
Belgium
Meuse
Wolff Bureau
Shevlin Dies of Pneumonia Quietly at Home
Thomas Shevlin, millionaire lumberman and Yale football star, died in Minneapolis on Wednesday from pneumonia after a brief illness. A four year Yale player and captain until 1906, he coached the team’s revival many seasons. His lumber interests yielded a substantial income and he carried 1.5 million dollars in life insurance. He leaves a widow and two children.
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Minneapolis
Thomas Shevlin
Yale
Shevlin
West Fears Horse Famine as Automobiles Thrive
In a terse exchange the speaker notes concern over dwindling horse supply while questioning the rise of automobiles in the West. The remark hints at broader economic and cultural shifts spurred by new tech and transportation.
Conscription Plan Promised by British Cabinet
London reports an official view that a modified conscription pill will be introduced in the house of commons next week to grant the government power to draft single men while honoring Premier Asywwtt’s pledge to married men. Reginald McKenna and Walter Runeffman resignations announced but not accepted.
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London
House of Commons
Asywitt
Reginald McKenna
Walter Runeffman
Willard Fulton Heavyweight Title Fight Off In New Orleans
The planned twenty round Willard versus Fulton heavyweight title bout set for March 4 in New Orleans has been canceled after disputes among promoters and managers. Tom Jones Willard’s manager and Tommy Burns, local promoter, announced the decision following ongoing wrangling with Dominick Tortorich.
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New Orleana
Mec
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Tom Jones
Willard
Tommy Burns
Dominick J. Tortorich
Willard-Fulton
Burne
Dominick Tortorich
Snowstorm Hits San Bernardino First in a Decade
Snow began to fall Wednesday night in San Bernardino California marking the first snowstorm in the city in more than ten years. Ground remained mostly bare with light snowfall continuing.
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California
San Bernardino
Cal
Thia City
War Expert Remark Sparks Heavy Damages Claim
In a courtroom moment, a lawyer warned a client that his remarks could incur hefty damages. The exchange centered on alleged slander and the defendant compared the accuser to a war expert, prompting cautions about potential liability.
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Clent
Kir
Care for Your Hair and Toilet Preparations Ad
Uses Cu t lcura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp irritation with creamy emollients for skin hair and hands. Free sample by mail with Book Address postcard Cutleura Dept. L Boston. Also ads for Denison's Coffee and Hanford's Balm.
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Cutleura
Dept. L
Boston
Anuric discovery promoted by Dr. Pierce in Buffalo
Anuric is advertised as the newest chemical discovery by Dr. Pierce head of the Invalida Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buffalo. The claim states Anuric eliminates uric acid and relieves backache scalding urine and frequent urination with sediment in urine. It is pitched for acute rheumatism gravel gout and related symptoms with a 60 cent package and optional large trial package.
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Piures
Invalida* Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Dr.Pierce’s Hospital
Pierce
Tiedney and
Bladde
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