Canada’s Shell Output Seen as Record in Canada and U S
An American trade journal lauds Canada’s shell production, noting hundred Canadian plants and a coordinated system enabling rapid output. It compares Canadian efficiency to the U S and credits General Hughes chaired committees with boosting wartime manufacturing. A Winnipes Telegram report supports Canada’s growing industrial capacity and future prospects. Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows.
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Canada
Shell Committee
United States
Winnipes
Ottawa
Hughes
Heriram
Great Britain
Eldest Child of Liberty Venice in Battle Array
Relief for sufferers everywhere. Parmelee’s Vegetable Pille are promoted as a sure corrector of digestive disorders. The ad touts relief from indigestion and refers to long and patient study behind the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvain
Adriatic
Venice
Ion
Italy
Constantinople
Genoa
Uitawa Journal
Parmelee
Society Plans to Protect Birds Poster and Books
The Canadian Society for the Protection of Birds proposes a public poster on penalties for destroying insectivorous birds and a subsidized castration book from Dowloelos agricultural department. A Canadian edition of The Value of Birds to Man is planned for free distribution. Branches will span Halifax Saska Regina Magness and Ontario. Two hundred members join the Queen Victoria Girls Canadian Club, and Newbury town adds seventy one members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Society For the Protection of Birds
Dowloelos Agricultural Department
Thena
Jns. Tuckland
Halifax
N.S. Squeex
N.J
Regina
Sask
Magness
Que
Ontario
Queen Victoria Girls Canadian Club
Newbury
Court Clerk Maps For Order Plaletif in New York
Fragmentary OCR describes a New York court scene where a clerk mapped for the plaintiff. A lawyer comments on the couple’s married life and a judge’s glimpse of heaven. The text is garbled and difficult to parse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Court
Irish tongue praised for forceful language and endearments
The text cites Seamus McManus praising the Itieh language as highly expressive for curses prayers and love with 366 terms of endearment. It mentions a race with Spanish and references Gir Miward Greyle as a cabinet member under Henry Campbell-Bannerman from 1905, noting long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamus McManus
Wang Race
Hosten Ginbe
Gir
Miward Greyle
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Wenn Beaeashy
Gantoe
BC Forest Resources Weigh in on Canadian Timber Exports
The Montreal Family Mercury editorial discusses British Columbia’s vast timber wealth totaling hundreds of billions of feet. It notes ongoing forest surveys begun in 1912, reveals extensive crown reserves, and argues B C should secure its share of world markets. It highlights western hemlock prospects and pulp mill impact.
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Great Britain
Honorahie W. A Rees
Pacific
Kellieh Cotem
miratt _ seigpias
Huntieh Columbia
British Columbia
Rows
Healdes
IMG
Inmance
Malant
Cascades Mountains
Montreal
Vamily Merald
Deafness Cure Myth Records Local Complaint
A disjointed fragment discusses a supposed cure for deafness and critiques various remedies. It mentions a medical course or procedure, a named individual, and warnings about ineffective treatments. The text reflects satirical or defamatory tones toward advertised cures.
Wheat shipments from Peace River era shift as rail links grow
The Peace River wheat region, long grown with limited outside markets, saw a shipment now possible due to improving transport links. Edmonton lies about 600 miles away, with the Pacific Great Eastern reaching Lake la Hache in Cariboo, suggesting future cross continental traffic. An old newsman recalls a crowdsourced gag at a tent entrance in a separate note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River
Edmonton
Peace River Landing
Pacific Great Eastern
Lake la Hache
Cariboo
Peace
Victoria
New York
Correspondence Arrives on Belcome Tactic Menus
Mr W A Cooper of the CPLA dining car service receives large letters from passengers testing the belcome tactic menus. Train conductors and stewards also report frequent inquiries about the menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cooper
Mannger
CPLA
Siewants
Ead
Tramped Seventy Five Miles to Enlist Tom Harry and Temners
A rugged trek of seventy five miles leads to enlistment efforts involving Tom Harry and Temners two prospectors named in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Harry
Temners
Cervenis
Mothers Teething Remedy Promises Comfort for Infants
Ad text touts a bent felt product for infants, claiming it soothes teething pain and calms colic. Implies a cure or best remedy for child discomfort. The wording urges mothers to procure the item for their babies.
Government weed control on railway lines cuts sow thistle spread
Railway officials promise full foreman and crew support to the weed inspector for destroying noxious plants along tracks. The program, led by Chief Weed Commissioner Thompson, reports strong results with patches of sow thistle eradicated at stations and nearby fields but warns containment is needed to prevent spread to farms.
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Teron & Reed
Department of Agriculture
Thompson
Ehy O
Farma
Hia
All Steel Cars Prove Safe Home On Wheels
The article describes all steel travel cars designed for long journeys westward. Interiors include cushions and stove areas protected by steel framing, promising safety with fire hazards minimized. Cars are roomy and comfortable for five days, used like permanent residences, traveling at about ten miles per hour.
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C.P.E
Weat
Made in Canada campaign questioned by Manitoba reader
A Manitoba reader questions the Made in Canada campaign, arguing manufacturers should raise standards to earn the trade mark’s respect. They claim loyalty exists among Canadians and criticize low quality “rotten stuff” dumped in markets, urging firms to show true loyalty and uphold high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Violet McNaughton
Canada
Giving Proper Credit Two Philadelphians Discuss Fortunes
Two Philadelphians talk of a third person in the city. The first claims he bought 10 000 dozen at a low price, stored them, and sold at a profit of more than 900 percent. The other exclaims in a startled reaction.
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Lee Corverniens
Hig Creat
Harpers Maga
Belgian Bulleta and German Opposition Spark Debate
A fragmented report notes Belgian Bulleta and German opposition to United actions drawing concern from allied observers. The piece hints at tensions involving Americans and German elements amid uncertain outcomes.
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Bulleta
The War Ethic and Youth Duty in Dark Times
A wartime reflection urges young men to join the effort, noting Khaki clad volunteers and civilians alike. It warns that those denying service betray their duty and may face long-term shame when veterans return crowned with gratitude. It laments passive youth and calls for sacrifice for the nation.
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United States
Remington Arms Plant Not For Sale Amid Rumors of German Purchases
Persistent rumors claim Germany seeks to buy American ammunition firms including Remington Union Metallic Cartridge Co and related plants. Company officials deny any sale, saying contracts and expansions are necessary and no offer would tempt owners to surrender operations.
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Germany
Remington
Unina Metallic Carriage Company
Wintehem Steel Company
Ion
Fridgeport
Pryor
Mr. Pryor
Rome
Fly Life Destroys i n Tiles Multiply Is Garbage
The note complains about garbage and suggests regular garbage can emptying. It references issues with tiles and ongoing cleanup. No clear names or organizations are present.
Trees for Schools program seeks district cooperation in planting
A provincial drive urges school districts to apply for trees and shrubs to establish school gardens. Applications must show proper land preparation and a detailed plan, with inspections by the directors of school agriculture. Limited planting stock means exact quantities aren’t guaranteed.
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Saskat
Gselet
Sone of Education
Hiuffe
A. W. Cocks
Regine
Echool
Maple Creek
Bwilt Current
Gravelbourg
Radville
Moone Jaw
Regina
Weybern
Batevon
Meocorth
Balcarres
Yoraton
W. Gates
Saskatoon
Battleford
Wilkie
Kindersley
Rosetown
Davidson
Tribute to Princess Patricia's Light Infantry Courage
A wartime tribute recalls the Princess Patricia's Light Infantry and the fallen and surviving officers. A narrative describes a brutal bombardment scene, machine gun precision, and soldiers displaying extraordinary coolness and gallantry under fire. The piece notes debts owed to a lady who funded their regimental colors and reflects on loss and endurance.
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Princess Patricia's Light Infantry
Caonedine
Pewinderd
Laidsowne Park
Valland
Dover
Belog Sno
Call for Patriotism to Ottawa Youth in War Effort
Ottawa youths linger in ordinary life as recruiting for overseas forces proceeds briskly. Writer warns that hundreds of military aged men remain unprepared for future emergencies and urges early military training to answer the looming call. The piece stresses Canada's fate against Teuton aggression and the need for munitions and manpower.
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Ottawa
Canada
Europe
Britain
Surgical feat at Preveh hospital halves brain in battle wound
A wounded soldier with a penetrating occipital injury had one sixth of the brain amputated after bone splinters formed an abscess in the teflocerebral hemisphere. Surgeons De A Guepin and Dr Fluerpin performed the operation, removing damaged tissue and preserving motor and sensory function.
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de A Guepin
Dr. Fluerpin
Tient
Steel Ties Claim to Cut Rail Wrecks and Labor
A steel railroad tie technology promises to greatly reduce wrecks by preventing rail spreading and serving as an effective cattle guard. Tests in Oklahoma report wear five times greater than wood, no spikes needed, and self gauging ties could cut work gangs in half. Large-scale use would not save railroads $420 per track mile.
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Oklahoma
Grasshoppers and Cutworms Control Mix
A traditional recipe to combat grasshoppers and cutworms uses bran one bag Paris green one pound molasses two quarts lemon juice three, water three and a quarter gallons mix dry then combine with water until damp. Apply evenly over infested acres at dawn or dusk for four to five acres. No danger to poultry when spread.
Unscrambled Phrases Hint at Odd Opera Store Scene
Fragments describe managers and jealous feeling toward a performing chimpanzee aboard a train. The disjointed lines suggest a quirky vaudeville or theater setting without clear events or names.
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Rand Opera Store
Vaudecee
Fertilizer use urged as adjunct to soil fertility
An expert warns against year after year fertilizer use on the same land without rotation or other soil-building practices. Fertilizers should accompany a core system of crop protection, legumes, and soil health. An unrelated note sells Miller’s Wort Powders to remove infant worms and aid sleep.
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Ebil
Russian Jews in France Face Military Duty Dilemma
Russian Jews living in France linger as political refugees many cannot return to Russia. Lacking naturalized status they cannot join the French army yet police rules require military service. The Ministry of the Interior says in effect they may be detained if they volunteer for service anywhere, denying any privileges for Russians.
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British Columbia
Great Britain
Her
France
Russia
Petit Parisien
Ministry of the Interior
Praject Fief
Fragmented Tale Sparks Curiosity in, Army Parade Mishap
A garbled passage recounts a mother scolding a son over wanting food at a neighbor's house, a brief naval or parade scene with muddy heels, and a disjointed military remark about a senator and protocol, leaving readers puzzled by the incomplete anecdotes.
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Mall
Untitled Fragment Sparks Brief Exchange
A fragmented exchange notes quickness and a challenge to perform tasks. The remark compares ease of tasks to a monkey ren up a column, reflecting a terse, informal debate.
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Oslo
Minard
Columbia
Erwin Elem
Hat
Ecole
Conde Hwaring
Cwlerth, Whee & Rothing
Peace River Wheat
Untloway
Cory
Stee
Aoe
Joretty
Besa
Lord Rosebery
Remington Arms
Epell
Wechteetiers
Fk Cree
Way Lim
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
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