Hard work is salvation not a state of unemployment
The piece argues that as Britain faces mass unemployment the real tragedy is idleness and poor morale, not just poverty. It condemns communism and sloth, praises hard work as a route to national recovery, and urges individuals to earn their living rather than demand it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Icienes
England
France
Germany
Comyos Beaumont
British India
Dutch East Indies
Java
China
Brazil
Argentina
East Africa
South Africa
Indian
India
Britain
Five New Cars For King George For State Occasions
King George will receive five new cars to replace an old 1910 model. The limousines are designed for state occasions with extra head room for the field marshal's helmet and long plumes. Large windows showcase the sovereign, and the royal claret color with vermilion accents, bronze mountings, blue morocco upholstery, and silver interiors symbolize royal prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Morocco
British Columbia Lumber Exports total 639,156,324 Feet in 1924
The Pacific lumber inspection reports that BC shipped 639,156,324 feet of lumber from all ports in the year ending September 30 1924. Principal markets included Japan the United Kingdom and the continental markets with shipments to Australia China New Zealand India South America and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Lumber Inspection
British Columbia
Japan
United Kingdom
Australia
China
New Zealand
India
South America
Would Advertise Canada Exhibition This Year
A new catering system will be used at Wembley this year. Exhibition commissioners from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Ceylon, West Africa and the West Indies arrange their own setups to let visitors sample dishes from their territories. The Regina Post notes Canadian cheese delighted Wembley’s chief catering last year and suggests a Canadian table dホote to introduce Canadian food products at the Canadian pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wembley
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Hong Kong
Ceylon
West Africa
West Indies
Canada
Regina Posi
Pacific cable board seeks tenders for second Vancouver to Fiji line
London based Pacific cable board invites bids to lay a second submarine cable from Vancouver to the Fiji Islands. The project includes the cable itself and is expected to cost millions, with the cable having been in manufacture for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Cable Board
London
Vancouver
Fiji Islands
Manitoba Prefers Federal Subsidy Over Resources Disposition
Premier John Bracken comments on Premier Greenfield's Alberta settlement, saying Manitoba would rather keep the federal subsidy due to extensive alienation of its resources. He notes Manitoba's case differs from Alberta and suggests accepting subsidy now rather than reclaiming dispossessed resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Alberta
Bracken
John Bracken
Greenfield
Boston
Good News For Rheumatic People
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood cleansing remedy for rheumatism. It claims relief comes from purifying the blood and cites Mrs Annie Wright of Woolchester Alberta who reports dramatic improvement after six years of pain. Pills are sold for 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or through any medicine dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Annie Wright
Woolchester
Alta
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Wireless Melting Tech Aims to Melt Steel in Sheffield
Dr. C H Desch of the University of Sheffield announces wireless valves for melting metals in steelmaking. A 200 volt direct current is converted to very high frequency alternating current and passed through the metal, heating it until it melts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
England
C. H. Deseh
Faculty of
Metallurgy
University of Sheffield
Desceh
Dr. Desch
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted for Internal Use
Ad touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as suitable for internal and external use. Claims relieve sore throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and other ailments. Notes low cost and handy availability with no loss in keeping it on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Los Angeles Might Fly to England Between May and June
The airship Los Angeles could attempt an England flight between May and June, says Captain George W. Steele of Lakehurst. Rear Admiral William A. Moffett and the naval aeronautics bureau had discussed the plan. The ship, Wie ZR 2, crossed the Atlantic previously in hydrogen and may use helium for this voyage with Patoka as a midway point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
England
George W. Steele
Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
Steele
William A. Moffett
Naval Bureau of Aeronautics
Germany
Patoka
West Is Coming Back President Sees Farmers Ahead
The president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce says Western Canadian farmers are financially ahead of last year after a good 1924 crop and stronger wheat prices. He notes farmers benefited from favorable prices and improved credit conditions, signaling a resilient agricultural sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Bank of Commerc
Western Canada
No Change of Policy The British Ultimatum Egypt
The New York Evening Post argues that British policy in Egypt did not reverse but continued. It notes public reaction shifted from outrage to glee as terms were softened once accepted, illustrating Britain’s habit of delivering a strong blow and stopping short of total conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Egypt
British Labor Party
New York Evening Post
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised Across Canada
In Marieville Quebec a local reader testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills relieve kidney trouble for over thirty five years and that the pills purify blood delivering renewed health. Dame T Cavignon credits the remedy with restoring strength and improving sleep after prior weakness and nervous symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marieville
Que
Canada
Dodd
T. Cavignon
Everest Film Hero Captures Epic Climb On Screen
Captain John Baptist L. Noe earned the nickname The ever present Noel for filming The Epic of Everest. At 23000 feet he operated a telescopic lens to photograph Irvine and Mallory as they pushed toward the summit. He witnessed their disappearance near the final 800 feet, a mystery the mountain keeps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
John Baptist L. Noe
Everest
Irvine
Mallory
Neel
1924 Van couver Canned Salmon Exports Reach Twenty Nations
Canned salmon exports from Vancouver in 1924 totaled 1 525 542 cases. The shipments went to the United Kingdom France Australasia Germany West Indies Sweden Belgium British India Central and South America Ceylon China Denmark Egypt Holland Italy and Malta.
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Vancouver
United Kingdom
France
Australasia
Germany
West Indies
Sweden
Belgium
British India
Central and
South America
Ceylon
China
Denmark
Egypt
Holland
Italy
Malta
Man with wonderful memory proves feats at London university
Naum Lipowsky demonstrates extraordinary memory before Dr Spearman at the University of London. He can recall long strings of figures, compute cubes and roots instantly, and name the day of any given date. He correctly stated May 1 1901 was a Wednesday and predicted May 1 1902 would be a Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naum Lipewsky
Dr. Spearman
University of London
Nerviline Promised Fast Relief for Pain and Ailments
An advertisement extols Nerviline as a powerful remedy for earache toothache and other pains. It touts rapid comfort and calls the medicine king over pain, urging readers to buy a 5 cent bottle from local dealers for protection against cramps gas neuralgia and minor ailments.
Beam Wireless Faces War Jam Risk in Allied Plans
The article argues beam wireless could be jammed by a counter-beam in wartime, challenging its value for military communications. It notes Britain doubts effectiveness and Australia considers linking stations with Great Britain and Canada, raising questions for wartime versus peacetime design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Australia
Great Britain
Canada
Dominion
Ottawa Citizen
Ontario minister defines agriculturists vs farmers
Hon. John Martin explains to the Canadian Club in Toronto that a farmer keeps money in the country while an agriculturist earns in the city and spends in the country, contrasting the two roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Ontario
Canadian Club
Toronto
London Woman Patents Transparent See-Through Umbrella
A London woman patents a clear umbrella that lets the user see ahead. Another new invention features scissors with interchangeable blades for adaptable use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Man claims he runs things at home including washing machine
A man asserts control over household routines suggesting he manages the washing machine and vacuum cleaner as the main domestic tasks. His statement frames daily chores as power at home.
French Officer Flies 280 MPH Breaks World Speed Record
Adjutant Bonnet of the French army blazed three kilometers at 280 miles per hour, a new world speed record for human flight. The pace surpasses any land vehicle and far exceeds the fastest bird. Sustained, the ocean could be crossed in ten hours, enabling a New York to London breakfast and three day globe circumnavigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant Bonnet
Bonnet
New York
London
Globe
Canada and the Empire in Canada
Canada should align with the Mother Country within the British Commonwealth to secure a prosperous and influential destiny. The piece argues political concepts have changed since the American colonies’ quarrel with George III and that Canada now has more to gain from association than from any other path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
George III
Commonwealth of British Peoples
Toronto Star
A Power of its Own Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is praised for its subtle power as a versatile liniment. It is claimed to be invaluable for both humans and animals and has long been valued as a leading remedy with innumerable uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Public honor standards in days of public scandal
Red Deer News argues that amid scandals and private enrichment, a community should value beauty justice and honor over money, urging higher standards in public service and civic virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Deer News
Holloway's Corn Remover Promises Painless Rooting
Advert says Holloway's Corn Remover offers painless corn removal, claiming quick relief from build ups and pressure without cutting. Aimed at weary feet seeking easy treatment.
Premier King Seeks Approval of Canada U S Waterways Treaty
Premier King plans to move a motion in the house seeking approval of the waterways treaties signed in Washington between Canada and the United States. The action aims to authorize the agreements governing navigation and waterway cooperation.
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King
Canada
United States
Washington
Deauville Beach Warmer at Christmas Than August
The Deauville shoreline in France reported warmer sea water on Christmas Day compared to mid August conditions. This note records an unusual seasonal temperature discrepancy at the famed watering place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deauville
Air Powered Italian Locomotive Runs on Flooded Tracks
A new Italian locomotive operates on compressed air enabling it to traverse flooded railways. The innovation allows continued service where conventional engines stall.
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King George
B.C. Lumber Industry
Fletcher
U.S
Sir John Aird
Mount
Lipowsky
Canada and the Empire
Destiny of Canada
Holloway
Bax
Lumbago
Bayer
Bayer Company
Druggista
Minard
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