Confidence rises as Western Canada crops boost economy
The 1925 Western Canada wheat crop shows record shipments by CPR and Canadian National, with Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Co handling 1,200,000 bushels in one day. Yields and grades improve, boosting U S interest and spurring new store openings by IBC and other firms across Winnipeg Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Saskatoon Regina. The article argues renewed confidence in Western Canada outweighs past pessimism and will sustain industrial activity without a boom but with steady growth.
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Canada
CPR
Canadian National
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Co
Dominion
Saskatchewan
United States
Iadson's Bay Company
Wes
IBR
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Regina
Western
East
West
Wireless lighthouse aids ships in fog bound seas
Senator William Marconi unveils a wireless lighthouse tested in the English Channel. The device, perched near Dover, resembles a large bird cage and sends wireless beams to ships in all weather, warning vessels in fog along a busy sea lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marconi
English Channel
Dover
Correct of Pulmonary Troubles by Dr Thomas
Testimonies claim Dr Thomas' Electric City treats respiratory disorders with great efficacy. The best proof remains personal experience and relief from inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Electric City
Giant Rose Bush Near Alhambra Sets World Record
Just outside Alhambra California a rose bush touted as the world’s largest is reported to be about 50 years old and larger than four feet in circumference at the base with vines spreading up to 125 feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Cal
Granite the Mother Rock of Earth's crust
The article notes granite as the lowest rock in the earth's crust and describes it as devoid of animal or plant life.
Never Stop Railway Tested at Kursaal England
A new self regulating railway is being tested at the Kursaal in Southend. Six hundred yards of track are laid for tests. The train adjusts speed automatically from slow to fast, slows to a landing stage at stations, then accelerates to twenty four miles an hour beyond. It is screw driven by a motor, with rubber tires and no audible noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kursaal
Southend
England
English brides prestige rings worn by unmarried girls
In England wedding rings of cheaper grades are worn by unmarried girls who think the ring attracts men or signals engagement in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Asthma Remedy Promises Fast Relief and Easy Breathing
An advertising pitch promotes Dr. J. D. Kellogg's asthma remedy claiming rapid relief from choking and natural breathing. It asserts thousands have used it successfully and urges readers to obtain a package today.
New Madison Square Garden Aims for 23000 Seat Arena
The venue plans a seating capacity of 23 000 to position itself as the world’s greatest indoor sports arena. Built with grand-scale facilities, the project targets major sporting events and large crowds.
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Madison Square Garden
The Sphinx Essay Echoes Ancient Silence
A boy compares the Sphinx to a woman with a great head who has remained mute for 3,000 years. The note emphasizes timeless mystery and mythic endurance.
Supremacy of the Air Seaplane Promises Speed
The Napier S-4 seaplane built at Southampton for Britain’s Schneider Cup effort in Baltimore is ready for shipment to the United States. Secrecy remains tight, but it boasts speeds over four miles a minute, single-piece monoplane wings, metal props, and a novel design aimed at air superiority and Cup victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Baltimore
United States
Beautify It With Just Dip to Tint or Boil to Dye
A concise guide explains how to tint or dye fabrics using simple methods. It compares dipping and boiling as options, outlining basic steps and safety tips for achieving even color results.
Diamond Dyes the simple kit for silk wool and linen colors
This advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes as a 15 cent package with easy directions for tinting a wide range of fabrics. It instructs buyers to tell the druggist whether the material is wool or silk or whether it is linen cotton or a mix and urges using Diamond Dyes only.
British Resolve Through Perilous Years
The Chicago Tribune notes Britons persist in empire defense despite doubts. Time is long and endurance is key as Ramsay MacDonald risks Singapore, coal strikes, dole, and naval losses test resolve. The core belief remains that persistence will outlast adversaries.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Singapore
Chicago Tribune
Milburn Co. Genuine Remedy Offered in Toronto
In use for over 80 years the product promises pleasant rapid reliable and effective relief. Do not accept a substitute. The genuine article is sold only by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Ohio mound yields thousands of pearls in royal burial find
The Selp group Pricer Mound near Banbridge Ohio revealed four interred elders with copper helmets and rich jewelry. Curator Harry C Sherrone of the Ohio Archaeological Museum calls the find the burisa of pearls, noting pearls as large as nuts and a profusion of beads, pottery, and shell ornaments.
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Pricer
Selp
Banbridge
Ohio
Harry C. Sherrone
Ohio Archaeological and Historical Museum
Curious travel companions value pets and ashes on journeys
A wealthy Liverpool woman, fond of dogs, had her died pet’s skin mounted in a case as a constant travel companion. Another traveler carries her deceased husband's ashes in a small box on her trips.
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Liverpool
England
Roman Military Use Of The Word Mine Before Industry
The term mine carried military significance for Romans before its modern industrial sense emerged. It reflected siege tactics and underground warfare, linking language to historic warfare practices and engineering.
Trotsky Predicts Russian Trade Boom With Foreign Partners
Leon Trotsky, head of the Soviet economic council, told visiting English labor parliamentarians that within two years Russia will be a vast market for foreign goods and capital. He urged foreign counter agents to tighten long term credits and banking ties, while noting limited prospects for closer ties with England due to British conservatism.
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Trotsky
Russia
Leon Trotsky
Economic Council
Httle
England
British Government Denies Negative Attitude to League
Viscount Cecil of Chelmswood in Geneva rejects claims Britain shows a negative stance toward League proposals. He says Britain will support the League and expand its authority. He defends Britain's criticisms, notably on compulsory arbitration, noting over 200 arbitration treaties signed but no commitment to compulsory arbitration where outcomes are unpredictable.
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Viscount Cecil
Britain
League of Nations
Geneva
Viscount Cecil of
Chelmswood
League
Thief Returns Valuable Watch From Window Break In
A year after burglars broke into E F De Bower of Chicago and stole an $800 wrist watch aiding his blind wife, a package is found pushed through the same window containing the watch and a note claiming Jem Connors is dying and asking prayers.
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E. F. de Bower
Chicago
American Academy of Letters
Value of the noble early English coin
The noble was a medieval English gold coin valued at 6s 8d, about 1.63 Canadian dollars today, though its purchasing power then was over twice that of now. It first appeared during Edward I’s reign in 1242 and was named for the superb gold used in its manufacture.
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Edward En
World Wheat Crop Totals Fall Short of 1923 Peak
Wheat production in key countries excluding France totals 2.519 billion bushels versus 2.348 billion last year and 2.436 billion on the five year average. The rise over last year reflects less severe global output, though 1925 remains below 1923 levels when 28 countries produced 2.725 billion. The crop year began with small carryovers and US and Canada forecasts show reduced yields: 700 million in the United States and 391.8 million in Canada.
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Phere
France
United States
Canada
Bees Drive People From Old Bethel Church
Bees again took possession of Old Bethel Church near Excelsior Springs Missouri and drove out the congregation. Four boys helped attack. honey filled the walls and lofts. About 500 pounds of honey was removed and shared between the boys and the church. Word has gone out that the bees must go.
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Old Bethel Church
Excelsior Springs
Nature's Warnings and Dr Williams Pink Pills Benefit
An article explains body warning signals from pain to pallor indicating disease may stem from poor blood. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to purify and strengthen blood, aiding nerves and appetite. A testimonial from Hazel Berndt of Arnprior Ontario recounts improved health after nine boxes, with weight rising from 97 to 114 pounds. Pills available at 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Pr. Williams
Hazel Berndt
Arnprior
Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
English Language Dominance Favored by Leaders in Toronto
Henri Bourassa argues English will remain the world’s chief lingua franca as Plymouth’s legacy and the American Republic are cited. He claims French efforts to supplant English in Canada will fail while English is essential on this continent and taught increasingly in Quebec schools.
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Toronto
Henri Bourassa
Plymouth
Canada
Quebec
First Swiss Navy Steamer Built by American Edward Church
The first steamer of the Swiss navy was constructed 97 years ago by Edward Church an American who served as United States consul in France.
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Edward Church
United States
France
Holloway’s Corn Remover Boasts Powerful Relief
Advert describes Holloway's Corn Remover as highly effective, claiming many have been relieved of their corns by its potent action.
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Holloway
Diamonds Worn Out Fast in Glass Engraving Shops
The article notes a belief that diamonds last long, but in fine glass engraving establishments they wear out in six to eight weeks, indicating rapid tool erosion and replacement needs.
Message in a Bottle Reveals Shipwreck Hope on Indian Ocean Island
A nurse at Bree done near Ostend found a bottle on the sands with a message from survivors of the Mary A. Bolling, a Philadelphia ship wrecked March 18 1924. The note asks to notify P S Woods grandfather of Philadelphia and says five were saved but starving unless help arrives. The bottle traveled thousands of miles before Belgium discovery.
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Indian Ocean
Mary A. Bolling
Philadelphia
Brussels
Breedone
Ostend
Grandfather
P. S. Woods
Walnut Street
Belgium
England invention allows powder box hidden in heel
A hollow heel fashioned as a powder box is described in England. The heel resembles a normal high heel but lowers on a hinge when a catch is released, dropping powder for touch ups.
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England
Lifespan Hope Emerges as Automobiles Arrive
As scientists grew hopeful about extending human life the automobile was invented signaling a leap in modern progress. Experts linked mobility tech to broader social change and medical optimism amid rapid innovation.
Chinese day divided into twelve two hour periods
The Chinese day is partitioned into 12 double hour segments each spanning two hours. This structure allocates specific times for activities and associated signs from the traditional diurnal cycle.
Reforms In Turkey Unveiled New Legal Code
A modern Turkish legal code to replace Koran based laws has been completed and sent to Angora for adoption. The changes include abolition of polygamy, civil marriages as real marriages, and inheritance rights by wills with equalizing outcomes. Press laws grant freedom but assign penalties with courts handling closures.
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Turkey
Grand National Assembly
Angora
J H Woods Receives Rousing New Zealand Reception
J H Woods of Calgary president of the Canadian Press and Imperial Press delegate wins praise from a New Zealand observer. A private Auckland letter says he is the delegation’s best speaker and that his voice at the government banquet shook the hall as delegates cheered.
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J. H. Woods
Calgary
New Zealand
Australia
Auckland
Woods
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