Aining Meeting Tops Province Political History
A large audience at Brandon heard Liberal Conservative candidate J A M Atkins and Hon Robert Rogers debate Western Canada issues. Rogers criticized Laurier's policies and reciprocity while Atkins urged continued national policy and prairie resource control, praising Western industry and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. M. Atkins
Souris
Rober Rogers
Hill
Canada
Atkins
Harvey Simpson
A. H. Carroll
Geo. R Coldwell
Brandon
Laurier policies face Western Canada criticism on rail and trade
A speech condemns Laurier for not aiding Western Canada with terminal elevators and Hudson Bay railway plans while promoting reciprocity. It argues the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway benefits all Canada but costs Western provinces dearly, and criticizes freight rate control as inadequate. Manitoba funds and provincial rights are cited as further grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Prairie Provinces
Laurier
Western
Canada
St. Andrew's
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk
Cannada
Board of Railway Commissioners
Western Canada
Hudson Bay
Heart Flutter Relief Through Ferrozone Promotion
An advertisement claims Ferrozone strengthens heart and nerves. It cites Thos Glover of Cole Harbor Nova Scotia reporting severe palpitations and collapse with exertion, then recovery after Ferrozone. The pitch invites readers to buy Ferrozone at 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Glover
Cole Harbor
N. S
Mrs Edwin Martin Describes Recovery With Dr Chase Nerve Food
Mrs Edwin Martin of Ayer's Cliff Quebec writes that after dizzy spells and fainting she could not work but Dr Chase's Nerve Food built up her system. She says the medicine cured her when doctors had failed and she can now wash and do housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Martin
Ayer’s Cliff
Quebec
Dr. Chase
Canada Prosperity and Reciprocity Debate in Canada
The passage argues Canada’s strong prosperity under protection and warns against reciprocity with the United States. It cites per head trade figures, Great Britain exports, U S imports, rising industrial output, and increased U S to Canada plant transfers as proof of Canada’s growth and the impact of policy choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal-Conservative
Western
Canada
Rome
Wilson
United States
Wilfrid Laurier
Great Britain
Liverpool
George Ross
Liberal Party
Ontario
Laurier
Principles of Life and personal development
A reflection on life principles as unifying means to higher mental growth. It contrasts childlike learning with mature purpose, arguing true value comes from developing true manhood and womanhood through all experiences.
Eczema Healed by Dr Chase's Ointment
Mr Peterson of South Bay Ontario says years of eczema on the head spread to his arm despite four doctors. After using Dr Chase's Ointment he claims a complete cure and urges others to try it.
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Peterson
South Bay
Ont
Chase
A Simple Spelling Rule for ei and ie
A short verse teaching that after C and E the spelling is ie and after other letters it is ei The poem notes two exceptions leisure and seize and urges students to learn the rule quickly for school use
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Croup Relief
Mothers warned against croup without Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine. Given in small doses at first sign of trouble, it loosens the cough and brings relief, with use continued until full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Small heads and big brains a lesson in intelligence
A column argues head size does not determine intellect noting clever individuals can have small heads and that large heads can accompany little intelligence. The piece uses imagery of brains and kernels to challenge assumptions about brain size and value.
Decay of Handcrafts as Machinery Replaces Skill
Sir Frederick Treves notes a decline in manual dexterity as typing sewing machines and other machines supplant traditional crafts. He traces changes from handwriting and surgery to spinning, knitting, lace, embroidery, and needlework, arguing machines erode skilled touch while offering efficiency gains.
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Predaciat ‘Fikves
Sir Frederick
Inda
Babylon
Frederick Treves
Glasgow Daily Herald
Laundry Hints: Difficult Ironing Troubles After Rough Drying
A hint notes that clothes put away rough dried are tedious to iron again as they resist easy crease removal and require extra effort to restore smoothness.
Damp cloth method for steaming fabrics
A reader describes a quick damp cloth steaming technique. Place the item wrapped in a damp cloth into a cool oven with the door open for a few minutes to generate steam. The fabric should be thoroughly steamed, then ironed for a smooth finish.
Minard's Liniment Praised by Dr Jos. Aug. Sirois
A letter from St Isidore Quebec dated August 18 praises Minard's Liniment. Dr Jos. Aug Sirois declares it the best all round liniment and recommends its use for patients with gratifying results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Isidore
P. Q
Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
DR. Jos
Sirois
Electric light moth killer starts new orchard pest control
In Spokane valley a test using battery powered electric light globes netted in copper and tin killed moths and green aphids in a six year old apple orchard. W M Frost and J C Lawrence say one battery per acre controls pests, reducing spraying and costs. They plan to wire ten acre plots and expect wider adoption across Pacific Northwest orchards by next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Spokane Valley
W. M. Frost
Opportunity
J. C. Lawrence
Fros
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Brentana
Japan Has Cheapest Postal Service in the World
Japan runs the cheapest postal service with letters carried across the empire for two sen about seven tenths of a cent. The feat comes despite rugged terrain and limited transport options including few railways and only some usable roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Too Much Education Is a Mistake
Editorial argues that broad general education does not guarantee success and urges focusing on specific vocational training. It cites professions such as lawyers doctors clergy printers merchants and machinists as concrete aims and condemns overgeneral schooling as impractical.
Harmonious union of labor and thought
The passage argues that both laborer and thinker lose joy when detached from the other. Real health happiness and effectiveness come from a balanced fusion of practical work and mental activity, a harmony that enables fuller participation in life.
Verdi’s Youthful Rage and Piano Hammering Episode
In Verdi’s early years he spent long hours at the keyboard exploring scales and harmonious combinations. A fit of temper once drove him to strike the piano with a hammer until his father intervened, stopping further hammering outbursts.
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Verdi
Buttonhole guidance for fraying material
The manual advises marking hole position with thread then stitching around it. Cut the hole and finish the buttonhole as usual despite fraying material.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aining
J. P. Curran
K. C
Curran
Robert Rogers
Rogers
Mr. Rogers
John A. Macdonald
Aikins
Winnipeg
Secretary Wilson
Nadre Espedsiatseet Dyspepsia Weet S
W. G. Langan
Commission
Commercial Bureau
Branada
Bank of Hamilton
Brandon Branch
W. G.weatherstone
Attice Hamilton
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