Sifton Urges Central Bank Board to Stabilize Canadian Banking
Sir Clifford Sifton argues Canada needs a small central board of bankers to act as rediscount bank and issue Dominion notes for emergencies. He cites United States Federal Reserve as a model to temper bank panics, support farmers, and ensure liquidity during stress.
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Winnipeg
Teo
Clifford Sifton
Merchants Bank
Home Bank
West
Dominion
Sir Clifford
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
United Sates
Canada
Mntre
Finance Department
Central Board
Castoria: Trusted Gentle Medicine for Children
A vintage catalog-style note promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a long used, harmless substitute for castor oil and other teething remedies. It claims no narcotics and that proven directions appear on every package with physicians recommending it.
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Fletcher
Canada Eyes Permanent Returning Officers for Elections
The chief electoral officer urges amending Elections Act to appoint permanent returning officers, possibly sheriffs or named officials, to streamline election work. He says Canada slows in election prep vs Britain and favors urban registration reductions for districts under 5 000, cutting urban registries from 185 to 60.
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Canada
Sherif
Great Britain
Lmit
Straight Talk On Danger Of Colds
Claims that a cold can lead to catarrh and consumption and promotes CATARRHOZONE as a cure. Describes inhalation treatment with balsams and essences to stop discharge, clear nostrils, relieve headache, and purify breath. Offers months' treatment for $1.00 or 50 cents for small size from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Persuading Husband to Smoke Cited as Home Remedy
A brief note suggests convincing a husband to smoke as a practical solution to household issues. It claims tobacco creates an atmosphere of cheerfulness and contentment.
Guard the Baby Against Colds and Worm Remedies
An old advertisement pattern touts Baby's Own Tablets as a gentle laxative to keep stomachs regular and claims prevention of colds with good bowels. It notes the new sales tax does not raise price, with 25 cents per box via druggists or mail from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Also mentions Miller's Worm Powders as a reliable worm remedy, warning of possible vomiting as a sign of thorough action.
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Raby's
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Seed Packets and Bulbs to Be Sent by Railway Dept
The Canadian Pacific Railway horticulture department plans to dispatch 11 000 seed packets and 30 000 to 40 000 bulbs to its agents within weeks. Western conditions permitting, trees shrubs and perennials will be packed and shipped. Annual use includes 100 000 trees and shrubs and 70 000 perennials, with 200 000 bedding plants needed yearly for station grounds and parks. Also note a worm problem in children with a remedy advert for Mother Graves Worm Exterminator.
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Horticultural Department of the
Canadian Pacific Railway
Flopping Galoshes Said to Cause Injuries on Street Cars
Reports of traffic officials blame flopping galoshes for many injuries to women and girls alighting from street cars. The issue highlights unsafe footwear and boarding practices as a recurring problem in urban transit.
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Traffe
Minard's Liniment for Headache W N U 1535
An item notes Minard's Liniment advertised for headache relief. The entry lists W N U 1535 as the issuing source or catalog code. No further details on efficacy or ingredients are provided in the readable text.
Wax figures and historic monuments at Westminster Abbey
A London museum article notes a wax exhibition in Westminster Abbey alongside famous sites like the British Museum and Royal Albert Hall. It describes wax effigies at funerals for Elizabeth I Charles II and Nelson among others preserved in glass cases within a gallery accessibly to the public.
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British Museum
London
Bloomsbury
Natural History Museum
South Kensington
Colleges of Science
Imperial Institute
Royal Albert Hall
The
Albert Memorial
Lowther Arcade
Strand
Royal Polytechnic
Regent Street
Napoleon
Wellington
Wilde
Colosseum
Regent's Park
Christy
Moore & Burgess) Minstrels
Dore Gallery
Madame ‘Tussaud
Valhalla
England
France
Leust
Westminster Abbey
Elizabeth
Charles II
William and Mary
Anne
Pitt
Nelson
Distress in Erin as famine era fears return
Distress spreads in western Ireland with conditions described as worse than the famine year of 1848. Trade in England lowers Irish produce prices and reduces demand for labor. Some farmers eat seed potatoes, yet government inquiries find no general potato failure. Officials seek employment schemes financed by the ratepayers to cope with unemployment-driven poverty.
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Ireland
England
Bakers School Planned With Ontario Agricultural College
The Bread and Cake Bakers' Association of Canada plans a new school for bakers to be built in connection with the Ontario Agricultural College. Construction is set to start early next spring.
White Kitchens Grow Popular With Younger Housewives
White kitchens with white enameled ware gain popularity as a symbol of cleanliness. Experts note that while enamel resists dirt, even faint marks show on white, driving a trend toward cohesive color schemes in kitchens among younger homemakers.
Canadian Editors to Visit British Isles
A group of Canadian newspaper proprietors and editors will travel to Great Britain this summer to promote interchange of ideas on imperial and dominion questions. The Canadian High Commissioner's Office handles arrangements.
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British Isles
Great Britain
Canada to Represent at World Poultry Convention in Barcelona
The Federal Department of Agriculture announces two delegates will attend the spring World Poultry Convention in Barcelona Spain. Authorities will seek to add delegates from each province to boost representation.
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Canada
Barcelona
Spain
Federal Department of Agriculture
Government Merchant Marine Announces All Year Intercoastal Sailings
The Canadian Government Merchant Marine plans monthly intercoastal service between Atlantic and Pacific ports via the Panama Canal. Steamers of 6100 tons dw will sail year round from Vancouver, summer sailings from Montreal, Halifax and St John in winter, first voyages the Canadian Inventor from Montreal May 6 and the Canadian Winner from Vancouver to Montreal April 1.
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Merchant Marine, Limited
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Vancouver
Montreal
Halifax
St. John
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Manitoba Steel & Iron Co., Ltd
Winnipeg Man
Elections Act
Michigan
Minard
Erin
School For Bakers
Ogdens
Liverpool
White
Holloway
Government Merchant Marine
East Coast
Grippe
Country
St.charles
the Borden Co. Limited
Meta Propucrts Co
Montress
Toronto
Edomonton
Calgary
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