Debt Relief for Western Farmers Drives Contingent Solutions
The article argues debt write downs are essential as two to three years of drought and low prices leave Western Canadian farmers unable to service inflated postwar loans. It favors capitalizing debts and amortizing payments over 15 to 30 years to preserve ownership, avoid foreclosures, and sustain national production and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Germany
France
Great Britain
United States
Magnetic Needle Work Maps Canada Across Centuries
The article traces the real direction measurements of the magnetic needle across Canada as part of the Topographical Survey under the Department of the Interior. Beginning with Jacques Cartier in 1534 and continuing through Drake, Davis, Baffin, Cook, Vancouver, and Franklin, it highlights key explorers who advanced this surveying work from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Pacific coast and interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of the Interior
Jacques Cartier
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Sir Francis Drake
Pacific
John Davis
Davis Strait
William Baffin
Baffin Island
Cook
Captain Vancouver
Sir John Franklin
Interior
Damascus: The World’s Oldest Continuous City Claim
A statement asserts Damascus as the oldest continuous city in history based on ancient habitation and urban development. The note contrasts enduring settlement with the varied claims found in historical discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Manitoba election date set between session end and July
Premier John Bracken informed the legislature that Manitoba's general election would occur between the close of the current session and the end of July. He answered Conservative leader Col. F G Taylor's demand for the exact date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Bracken
Bracken
Col
F. G. Taylor
Huge Esquimalt drydock rivals world’s largest
The drydock at Esquimalt B.C. extends 1 186 feet overall and is one of three in the world large enough to hold the Cunarder under construction on the Clyde in Scotland. Britain's foreign trade in iron and steel products is growing in volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquimalt
B.C
Clyde
Scotland
Woman Seeks Sleep Relief Through Milburn Pills
Mrs. K. McElroy of Kirkfield Ontario reports nervous exhaustion and sleep trouble. After seven boxes of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills she claims relief, improved sleep, and weight gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn
Pursuit of Saskatchewan Farm Lands Prompts Board Inquiry
Dr. Alex C. Rab of Dayton Ohio writes to the Prince Albert Board of Trade seeking agricultural prospects in northern Saskatchewan. He aims to establish a 2000 to 3000 acre farm with two highly educated brothers and projects a 15 to 16 year return on investment. He asks for undeveloped land, soil productivity, climate suitability for animals and crops, and nearby city proximity.
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Europe
Saskatchewan
Alex. C. Rab
Dayton
Ohio
Prince Albert Board of Trade
Rab
Board of Trade
These Hard Times Weigh on Clothes Renewals
A reader from Quebec touts Diamond Dyes as the economical solution for renewing faded wardrobes. The letter claims Diamond Dyes produce even, non running colors that brighten garments without damaging fabric or leaving it limp. It praising the product as "the world's finest dyes" and suitable for use by children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.B.G
Quebec
Humane Engineer Rescues Hound From Barbed Wire
Engineer A. W. Paxson noticed a hound trapped in a barb wire fence beside the railroad near Bunker Hill Indiana. He stopped the train at Logansport, drove 30 miles back to the town, and freed the dog from the wire before resuming his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Paxson
Bunker Hill
Indiana
Logansport
Paxson
Original Kellogg Asthma Remedy Promises Relief
Advert reads that Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy continually increases sales yearly. It claims reliable relief and consistent quality for asthma sufferers and urges readers not to suffer another attack but to obtain the remedy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Simply a Parasite in Town Peddler
The peddler does not aid town upkeep paying for roads sidewalks water service lights fire protection or other essential services. He offers nothing to sustain local schools community organizations sports relief or similar needs and is described as a parasite to the community.
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator Ad Promise
An advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a remedy to worm infestations weakening children. It claims the product strengthens youngsters by driving out parasites.
Rural mail carrier keeps 44 mile route spotless
Shorty Story, a rural mail carrier west of Salem Kansas, takes pride in his 44 mile route. He recently spent 15 dollars on paint and repainted 128 mail boxes including the customers names on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty” Story
Salem
Kansas
Story
RCMP Moves Post North by Air Transfer to La Ronge
Inspector G C P Montizambert flies from Pelican Narrows to Lac La Ronge and other points as the RCMP transfers the post to La Ronge. A Canadian gallon equals one fifth more than a US gallon. London embraces vacation by air.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
G. C. P. Montizambert
Lac la Ronge
Pelican Narrows
la Ronge
United States
Bisurated Magnesia Eases Indigestion After Meals
Dyspeptic relief guidance notes certain foods trigger discomfort and suggests avoiding harmful items. It cites excess stomach acid as a major cause and promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a daily after meals remedy to neutralize acid, curb fermentation, and aid natural digestion.
Watercolor Drawings From Lord Durham Fetch 1850 at Sothebys
Water color drawings of Canadian scenes owned by Lord Durham sold for 1850 at Sothebys in London. Executed in 1838 for John George Lambton later first Earl of Durham, governor general who presented the Durham Report shaping Canada’s Confederation. Include Quebec and Niagara Falls views.
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Lord Durham
Sotheby's
London
England
John George Lambton
Earl of Durham
Lambton Castle
Lawrence
Red Boy
Ladders to Be Fixed on Upper Berths in Rail Cars
The occupant of a lower berth will sleep soundly with permanent ladders on the side of all upper berths on trains between New York and Washington. If successful, ladders will be installed in all Pullman cars. The ladders fold into the bedding compartment by day.
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New York
Washington
Persian Balm Promises Skin Health and Family Use
Persian Balm is described as a universal family aid for skin care and beauty. It claims benefits for mother and child, and can be used as a hair fixative or cooling shaving lotion for fathers. The text asserts universal skin benefits and urges women to use it.
Measles Request Echoes Humorous Child’s Plan
A humorous line shows Johnnie asking for measles after Willie finishes with them, implying a childlike wish to share in the illness. The remark captures a light moment reflecting household dynamics and the era’s casual tone.
Elements Composed of Electrons and Proteins, Authors Claim
A historical clipping asserts all chemical elements are made from electron and protein electric atoms. The piece presents a speculative view of atomic structure and its authors discuss the nature of matter and elemental composition.
Pink Pills Restore Vitality From Flu Attacks
A Saskatoon reader praises Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming they boost energy during flu recoveries and combat anaemia by rebuilding blood. The advertisement touts that several boxes revive color in the cheeks and restore vitality, noting a price of 50 cents per package at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
E. M. Ward
Saskatoon
Sask
Britain plans strong delegation to Imperial Economic Conference
The government aims to send a formidable set of statesmen to Ottawa including Neville Chamberlain J H Thomas Walter Run iceman and Philip Cunliffe-Lister. Officials expect a record conference with broad collaboration and a permanent secretariat to link post conference efforts.
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Great Britain
Ottawa
Neville Chamberlain
J. H. Thomas
Walter Runciman
Philip Cunliffe-Lister
Canada urged to export more foods to China
London writer Edward R. Skipwith, who arrived in Vancouver aboard the Empress of Canada, argues that China should be a strong market for Canadian canned goods and fruits. He notes many Chinese live on pennies, while others are well off and enjoy foreign foods. A health ad promotes Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for human and animal injuries.
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China
Edward R. Skipwith
London
England
Vancouver
Canada
States
Thomas
Indiana Freshman Answers Permit Question With One Word
A freshman at Indiana University faced a permit question on why he would use his car. He answered in the blank with the single phrase To ride in, reflecting a humorous but candid approach to campus parking rules.
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Indiana University
Proposals Amid Inheritance Sparks Laughs in Plantations
Miss Mate jokes about inheritance as she mentions three proposals to Miss Take who quips about land. The scene highlights social customs and witty banter centered on property and marriage in a plantation setting.
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Mate
Take
Denmark’s flag oldest in world since 1219
The Danish flag holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest national banner in continuous use dating back to 1219. It remains a symbol of Danish identity and history through the centuries.
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Denmark
Columbus chemist patents germicide for bank bills
A Columbus Ohio chemist developed a germicide for washing bank bills handled by clerks. The invention aims to reduce contamination from currency in banking environments. It also notes Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as a leg wash for stock and its use on horses, bruises, sprains, swellings and joint stiffness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Russians Furloughed Workers Run Away in Coal Regions
In the Moscow coal area 28,000 of 31,000 workers fled over the past year while five months saw 11,000 of 12,000 Ural miners desert. At Tsaritsin motor works 7,000 employed, 142 remain as others ran away. An electric pencil inscription system writes in gold or silver foil.
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Moscow
Ural
Tsaritsin Motor Works
Remark on tallest mountains near vast ocean shoreline
The statement notes that the continent’s highest peaks lie close to the continent’s largest ocean along its coastal edge, emphasizing geographic proximity between major elevations and expansive maritime waters.
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Eelen
T. Mulburn
Prince Albert
Pullman
Johnnie
Mummie
Willie
E.m.ward
W. WN. U
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Bank of England
Stock Exchange
Lausanne
Miss Campbell
Helen Campbell
The
Chatelaine Institute
Standard Brands Limited
Fraser Avenue
Liberty Street
Toronto
Ontario
Ma As
Carters Ezepills
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