World War On Disease Unites Nations In Health Office
Brun Lasker notes in The Survey that wartime unity extends to a global health battle. The League of Nations forms an International Health Office to link health authorities, speed disease data exchange, and advise on conventions, with a focus on fighting plague cholera yellow fever typhus smallpox influenza and other epidemics in Europe Asia and beyond.
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Germany
Brun Lasker
League of Nations
International Health Office
Office International d'Hygiene Publique
Red Cross Societies
League
International Labor Office
League of Red Cross Societies
Europe
Asia
International Organization
Hudson Bay Railway Feasibility Cut by New Grain Route
The proposed Hudson Bay Railway would complete 90 miles of track and open a prairie grain route to Europe via Port Nelson. Savings estimate 15 cents per bushel on 30 million bushels could reach 4.5 million dollars, contingent on three months of strait passage and viable ice conditions.
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Hudson Bay Railway
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Europe
Hudson Straits
Port Nelson
Atlantic
Hudson's Bay Company
Bay
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Montreal
Liverpool
Injection or spraying new pest control method tested in New Zealand
The article describes injections to combat fruit tree pests as an alternative to spraying and fumigation. It notes experiments in New Zealand and outlines a drilled trunk method that delivers insecticide to reach all parts of the tree, potentially killing pests within weeks without harming the tree.
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New Zealand
Dominion
Love of Animals as Key to Character Education
In an introduction to Thoughts on Humane Education, P. P. Claxton argues that gentleness and kindness toward animals reflect inner strength and civic compassion. He links humane upbringing to broader social progress, urging that care for both wild and domestic creatures shapes thoughtful, merciful citizens.
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P. P. Claxton
United States
What Some Men Think of the Life Insurance Agent
A reader recalls ten calls from a life insurance agent over two months and rejects the sales approach. He wants a policy that fits his case and is convinced from a practical, self interested perspective rather than being sold. He notes the agent focuses on company strength and mass sales rather than personalized guidance.
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Mr. So-and-Go
Imperial Press Conference delegates in Ottawa visit
Governments and boards organize events for delegates from the Empire to view Canada today. The visiting publishers and journalists will assess Canada's opportunities for investment while a BC resident Algo von Alvensleben is declared an enemy of the Dominion under the peace treaty.
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Boards of Trade
Ottawa
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Egypt
India
Malta
Straits Settlement
Newfoundland
Dominion
Germany
British Columbia
Algo von Alvensleben
Alvo
Baron von Alyen‘sleben
Pactic
Kaiser
Contempory Quips Reflect Social Satire and Prohibition
A collage of wry observations on global politics and American life. Jests about Germany, China Mexico tensions, coal prices, cotton goods, and social trends mix with quips on women, cigars, and prohibition. The tone is humorous and topical, capturing public mood.
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Cumberland Islander
Cumberland
B. C
Edward W. Bickleben
H. Gowen
New York
Bankers’ Protective Association
China
Mexico
Philadelphia
Ohio
Weeks Motor Company
Nanaimo, B.C
Chevrolet
Weeks Motors Limited
Nanaimo, Or
Thomas Hudson
Union Bay
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