Canada Plains on Child Immigrants Policy and Prospects
The article reviews rising Canadian child immigration amid war, noting stricter selection and stronger supervision post arrival. It cites British and Canadian inquiries favoring migration within limits, emphasizes foster placement and apprenticeships, rejects very young migrants, and calls for ongoing support to ensure successful settlement.
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Canada
British Isles
Overseas Settlement Committee
Great Britain
Dominion
Social Service Council of Canada
United Kingdom
Boards of Guardians
England
Department of Immigration
Man Repaid Twice for Rescue Bravery at Denver Kennel Show
Dinty the dog, rescued from a steel trap in the mountains over a year ago by a Denver gentleman, won the blue ribbon for bravery at the Colorado Kennel Club exposition in Denver. Dinty, who lost a leg, nursed back to health, then guided his rescuer to safety after a misadventure and saved the rescuer’s three year old daughter during a hog attack.
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Colorado Kennel Club
Denver
Dinty
Protecting Cars In Rome History and Theft Trends
Rome, a city of 750 000 residents, averages about 10 car thefts per year. The papers document a full history of each Italian car from first purchase, with transfers and ownership tracked, while fake license plates are hard to obtain.
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Rome
British Families Join Halifax Settlements Amid Welcome
Nine British families arrived in Halifax on March 29 and were warmly received by communities. Land settlement officers directed their placement and local women prepared homes and stocked larders with immediate necessities.
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Halifax
J. A. Robb
Land Settlement Branch
Department
Dogs Trained to Protect Traveler from Draft
The Lapps train dogs to act as living hot water bellies. They sleep between the tent wall and the human to shield him from cold drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapps
Japan Exports $50 000 Goods 600 Last Year
A historical note records Japan exporting goods valued at 50 000 dollars and 600 units last year, contrasting with nil exports when Admiral Peary first visited the island in 1853.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Admiral Peary
Island
Canadian mining developments cited by Dr Bell before Canada trip
The Financial Times quote recalls Dr Bell and colleagues opposing foreign grievances in Grand Trank matters. Bell, about to depart for Canada, has a reputation for energetic development by direct means. He discusses Keeley and Vipond in Ontario and denies Vipond acquiring adjacent property.
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Financial Times
Iy. McIatesh Bell
Canada
Bell
Keeley
Vipond
Ontario
Vipend
Williams Pink Pills Claim Blood Tonic Eases Scrofula
A testimonial promotes Williams Pink Pills as a cure for impure blood and scrofula with claims of skin pimples and neck lumps improving after use. The ad states the pills enrich the blood, remove impurities, and restore health, offering purchases by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
The Temple Bill Enables Great Topographical Map
President Coolidge signs the Temple Bill to fund a vast topo graphical map project. The combined Geological Survey and Coast and Geodetic Survey plan six thousand sheets covering over an acre, detailing every natural feature and man made work across the United States. The decades long effort aims to cost about 50 million pounds.
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Coolidge
United States
Geological Survey
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Boston Transcript
Kelloges Asthma Remedy Promises Blessed Relief
Promotes Dr J K Kelloges asthma remedy as a proven treatment with thousands of successful cases. Claims ease for severe asthma and quick access to relief, urging sufferers that relief is within reach.
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J. K. Kelloge
Canadians unity urged by Robb in budget address
In closing his budget address Hon. J. A. Robb spoke of a bright immediate future and urged removing sectional and provincial jealousies. He called for forgetting language and creed differences while remembering Canada’s great heritage.
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J. A. Robb
Saunders wins Royal Society gold medal for Marquis wheat
The Royal Society of Canada awarded its gold medal to Charles Saunders for his discovery and development of Marquis wheat. The medal will be presented at the next annual meeting in Ottawa on May 39, 1925.
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Royal Society of Canada
Charles Saunders
Ottawa
Water carts in Britain precede the king's carriage 1734
In 1734 water carts were used in Britain to sprinkle streets and were sent ahead of the king's carriage, reflecting early urban sanitation and royal procession etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Condemns Dole System Sparks Emigration Debate in London
Sir Joseph Cook, Australian high commissioner, denounces the dole as a major barrier to emigration saying immigrants are blocked while men stay home and prosper. Sir John Cockburn adds that British schools focus too much on book learning and neglect practical education, shocking listeners.
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London
Sir Joseph Cook
High Commission
Commonwealth of Australia
Joseph
Australia
John Cockburn
French Expedition Aims For Legendary Tunis Treasure
Abel Chabot leads a French expedition with several Americans to search a sunken Tunis treasure ship from 2,000 years ago. A bronze figure sparked the voyage, believed by scholars to be a galley prow piece. native divers fear the depths, but the party plans to depart to assess salvage prospects.
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Abel Chabot
Tunis
Saskatchewan Mothers' Allowance Opinion by Attorney General
Hon. J. A. Cross, Saskatchewan attorney general, told Regina officials that the mothers' allowance system may be replaced in time. A prairie conference urged welfare groups to place children in homes for a year of probation before formal adoption.
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Saskatchewan
J. A. Cross
Regina
Prairie Provinces
Saratoga Giant Aircraft Carrier Launches in Camden
The Saratoga, world’s largest fast aeroplane carrier, launched at Camden New Jersey with full naval honors. It features a flying deck from stem to stern, can carry 72 planes, and costs about 45 million dollars. Powered by an 180000 horsepower electric plant, its top speed reaches 33 knots and it weighs over 233000 tons.
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Saratoga
Camden
N.J
Irish business agents foresee Irish emigration surge to Canada
Agents in Canada and the United States report a strong outlook for steamship passenger traffic. Present indications show Irish migration, especially to Canada, rising to the war’s highest level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Montreal
Ireland
Curiosity of Wealth in Romance Wonders in Exchange
In a dialog style from a bygone era a woman asks if wealth would make her marry a man and a woman answers she would love a boy regardless of his fortune. The exchange reflects social attitudes toward money and love in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiora
Bess
Poland vows large mobilization to deter invasion
General Sikorsky says Poland can mobilize up to 65 divisions within two years, totaling about four million men, with 200000 in standing army and 30 infantry battalions facing Lithuania. He accuses France of secrecy over security pact talks and emphasizes readiness to act if attacked.
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Poland
United States
Sikorsky
Paris
Praise For Western Universities Highlights Canadian Education
Dr. C. M. Hincks medical director of the national mental hygiene committee toured the western provinces with Edwin Fanbree of the Rockefeller Foundation. He praised the University of British Columbia Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan for strong medical schools research and nurse training programs, affirming Canadians can be proud of their seats of higher education.
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C. M. Hincks
Canadian National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Toronto
Edwin Fanbree
Rockefeller Foundation
Hincks
Dr. Hincks
University of
British Columbia
University of Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta coal deal eyed for Ontario supply
Coal dealers met with J Stutehbury Alberta trade commission at Hamilton to discuss moving 25 000 tons of Alberta coal to Ontario at seven dollars a ton freight. The coal would sell for thirteen dollars at destination, with Hamilton receiving two thousand tons. Railways and coal dealers would audit costs to ensure ongoing cheaper supply versus imports.
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Alberta
Ontario
J. Stutehbury
Hamilton
Cancer Toll And Costs In The United States
A report from the Institute of Cancer Research at Columbia University estimates cancer claims about 123000 American lives annually and causes roughly 625.9 million dollars in economic losses. It notes surgery remains the only adequate treatment and that cancer is not contagious or hereditary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Institute of Cancer Research
Columbia University
Oil of Power General Pain Killer Claims
The Eclectric Oil by Dr. Thomas is praised as a versatile pain reliever. Readers are told it has proven effective through experience and is widely known for its varied uses.
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Thomas
Bears Work Sled Team On Alaska Ranch
Mrs NePie Neal Laeting of Lawing Alaska keeps a team of young black bears on her ranch for sledding. The bears are well trained and harnessed. Contrary views in the States claimed bears hibernate, but these bears remain active like dogs in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NePie Neal Laeting
Lawing
Alaska
Southern Alberta to See Record Corn Acreage Next Season
Greater acreage than ever will be in corn across Southern Alberta with about 50 000 acres last year and a expected doubling this season. Lethbridge board of trade plans a corn show in Lethbridge in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Lethbridge Board of Trade
Ex Kaiser Denies Backing Hindenburg Presidential Bid
Wilhelm Hohenzollern says he will not support General Hindenburg for president and implies he has not released the former field marshal from allegiance to the throne. Colonel Kleist relays the direct communication in exile, with Wilhelm insisting on his imperial title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindeburg
Kaiser
Deorn
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
United Press
Hindenburg
Kleist
Wilhelm
Dodd's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Effective by Dame E Guay
Dame E Guay of Herbertville Quebec says she suffered diabetes and kidney pains for ten years and found relief using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports improvement after multiple boxes and keeps the remedy at hand to prevent recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Dodd
Herbertville
Que
Dame E. Guay
Smuggling Arms Into India Revealed by Calcutta Customs
A ten month Calcutta customs report details arms smuggling at ports with eighteen steamers involved. Seizures include six revolvers nine pistols a rifle and 572 rounds of ammunition. Eighteen men were arrested including fourteen ship officers. Fines totaling £160 and in two cases a year of rigorous imprisonment were imposed. Vessels included eleven from the United States and single ships from London Rangoon China Japan Singapore Norway and coast ports.
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India
Calcutta Customs Department
United States
London
Rangoon
China
Japan
Singapore
Norway
Burning of festival garments in Mezokovesd purges память
After earthquakes struck Mezokovesd Hungary priests persuaded about 20 000 villagers to burn centuries old festival garments in the market site. The bonfire marked repentance and destroyed hundreds of priceless heirlooms.
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Mezokovesd
Hungary
Miller's Worm Powders Remove Worms From the Body
Miller's Worm Powders claim to destroy worms without inconveniencing the child. They supposedly thoroughly cleanse the stomach and bowels and leave the system unsuitable for worms, with no revival of the pests.
Canada Flour Exports February and Seven Months Totals
Canada exported 834,366 barrels of flour in February worth 6,775,687 dollars. For the seven months ending February 6, exports reached 180,671 barrels valued at 42,134,319 dollars. Great Britain was the top customer, taking about one third of the total.
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Canada
Great Britain
Haig Visit Date Change For Ottawa Welcome
A cablegram from London proposes moving Field Marshal Haig's Canada visit to Sunday June 28 so Governor General Lord Byng can attend. The British Empire Service League conference will begin in Ottawa on June 29 for three days, then Haig and Countess Haig with daughter Lady Alexandria tour west to Winnipeg.
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Canada
Field Marshal
Haig
Dominion Command
G.W.V.A
London
British Empire Service League
Lord Byng
Ottawa
Alexandria
Winnipeg
London Flats Add Bunks and Six-in-One Furniture
In crowded London, new flats install ship like bunk beds that fold away and save space. A six in one unit combines a folding bed washstand chest mirror shoe rack and bed storage to maximize compact living in the City.
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London
Moslem Drama Faces Western Powers Warned by Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger warns that Islamic ferment could affect Britain France and Italy and threaten white powers with footholds in Africa or Asia. It cautions internal Islamic wars must end and warns of potential turns toward a wider conflict if the green flag of the prophet rises.
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Great Britain
France
Italy
Africa
Asia
Philadelphia Ledger
Oil Free Alcohol Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
An article touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as alcohol free and lasting in effects. It notes a blend of six essential oils and claims no alcohol is used in the preparation.
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Dr. Thomas
Egyptian Holy Carpet to Mecca Not Sent This Year
The Egyptian government will not send the Kiswah from Cairo to Mecca this year due to dangerous conditions on the Hedjaz pilgrimage route. Warnings have been issued to pilgrims about the perilous journey. The Kiswah, a gold and brocade cloth embroidered with Quranic texts, is normally sent annually by the King of Egypt for Mahomet's tomb. Old Kiswahs are cut up and sold to pilgrims.
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Cairo
Mecca
Hedjaz
Egypt
Mahomet
Ducks Die As Flock Strikes Niagara Bridge
A flock of wild ducks flying northwest into the Niagara Falls bridge upper arch caused 20 deaths after a collision with the trolley wire. The remaining birds broke formation with some rising and others plunging to the bridge floor, killing more.
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Niagara Falls
First French Coffee Cup Traced to Louis XIV
The first cup of coffee brewed in France was reportedly drunk by Louis XIV about 280 years ago. At that time the price stood near 25 dollars per pound.
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France
Louis XIV
Lead ball found in wood at Saskatoon customs room
A 100 year old workman in Saskatoon uncovered a lead ball embedded in a board of the new customs long room. The ball is from muzzle loading guns of a century ago and is estimated to have lodged there about 75 to 10 years ago.
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Customs
Saskatoon
Engagment Ring Worn On Thumb in 17th Century England
English women in the seventeenth century wore the engagement ring on the thumb rather than the finger. The practice reflects period customs and personal adornment habits of the era.
Noah Deftly Floated Stock Despite Not Being Promoter
Noah managed to float a large amount of stock even though he was not a promoter. The effort appeared to rely on his financial acumen and network to place shares with investors and institutions.
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Noah
Accidental Harp Invention and Bagpipe Origins
The text notes the harp’s invention arose from an accident while the bagpipe’s origin traces to a Highland cottage resident who conceived it after stepping on a cat.
Record number of books published in Britain last year
A record 12 706 books were published in Great Britain in the previous year. Fiction led with about one tenth of the total, indicating strong interest in narrative works across publishers.
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Great Britain
Express elevators begin operation in Berlin hotel
The first express elevators in Germany start service at the Exe Stor Hotel in Berlin. This marks a milestone in rapid vertical transport within the capital, signaling new speed and efficiency for hotel guests and visitors.
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Germany
Exe “Stor
Berlin
New York Milliner Turns Hats for Special Occasions Profitable
A New York milliner has built a profitable business by renting hats to women for special events. The venture leverages style and affordability to attract customers, with growth seen through repeat rentals for weddings, parties, and other formal occasions.
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Qne
New York Milliner
Lifeboat Charity Says 60000 Lives Saved
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution reports about sixty thousand lives saved to date. The organization highlights ongoing rescue efforts and ongoing fundraising to support lifeboat services.
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The
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Day of Judgment Echoes Across Times
E. W. Howe's Monthly notes a multiplicity of Day of Judgment beliefs, arguing today is one among thousands of such judgments rather than a singular event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Howe
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