Canada must fight geography style unity drive
Sir John A Macdonald warned Canada would be hard to govern and the nation faces east west divisions driven by geography. The text argues unity requires compromise and a common policy to overcome mountains and plains separating Maritime, Ontario Quebec and Western provinces.
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Sir John A. Macdonald
Dominion
Canada
Sir John
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime
Far East
Maritime Province
Western Agricultural
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Lrithei
Atlantic
Pacific
Maritime Provinces
North Bay
Winnipeg
Rocky Mountains
Prairies
Pacific Coast
Rapidly sold Broadway corner 23 story building fetches 5 060 000
The forty story Broadway and Exchange Place property recently sold for 5 060 000 dollars after being previously listed at 87 dollars in a historic transaction. An expert calculations show Gerret Leydecker’s 87 dollars in 1685 would compound to about 97 189 741.71 dollars at 6 percent over 239 years.
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Broadway
Xchange Place
Peter Stuyvesant
Gerret Leydecker
New York
Proposed Larger Prizes for Annual Stampede
Calgary Exhibition Company directors may approve a prize increase for the annual Stampede. A thousand dollars would go to the champion broncho buster and the champion calf roper, with second prizes of five hundred dollars in both events. Cups and trophies are also expected to be awarded.
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Calgary, Alta
Calgary
Mayo Hopeful Cancer Will Be Under Control Soon
Dr. Charles H. Mayo of Rochester Minnesota told the Philadelphia Forum that cancer may be under control within a few years not cured or prevented but easier to treat. He based his belief on a germ theory and the Wasser Mann test which may detect cancer pending confirmation from Berlin.
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Chas. H. Maro
Rochester, Minn
Philadelphia Forum
Maro
Nerviline Liniment Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief
When a severe cold grips the throat Nerviline is advertised as a fast acting liniment. It claims deep penetration for sore throat fight chest and bad colds with five times stronger pain subduing power. A 5 cent bottle is urged as a home necessity.
London Fog Toll from Dense Mists Cited by Authority
Popular Mechanics notes that one London fog can claim more lives than a pitched battle. December sees peak fog prevalence with high death rates from lung diseases, worsened by moisture laden air and low sunlight. Mental low mood also linked to the haze.
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London
Message of Hope to the Old Folk from Quebec Resident
G Crawford of Standen Que reports Dodd's Kidney Pills improved his rheumatism and sleep after a cold. The 76 year old says taking Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets gives instant relief for stomach troubles. He praises the pills for cleansing the kidneys and aiding digestion.
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Standen
Que
Dodd
G. Crawford
Freezing by Wireless A Scandinavian's Fridge Dream
A Scandinavian inventor claims a contrivance to broadcast refrigeration like wireless music. The housewife would simply tune a refrigeration receiver to a central sending station.
Sores Driven Away by Thomas Eclectric Oil
Many afflicted individuals report relief from sores after using Thomas Eclectric Oil. The ad praises its effectiveness and affordability, urging immediate use and claiming unmatched power despite low price.
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Thomas
First Electric Train Opens Bombay Suburban Line
Governor Sir Lestie Wilson of Bombay inaugurated the first electric railway on the Bombay suburban section of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway by setting a train in motion.
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India
Sir Lestie Wilson
Bombay
Great Indian Peninsula
Building Permits Issued in January Read 1925 vs 1974
Dominion bureau of statistics reports 60 cities issued permits in January with total value 5,433,294 compared with 4,454,119 for the same month in 1974. The figures show a rise in permit values year over year.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
No Secession Talk Emphatic Denial by West Leader
Robt. Ferke, M.P., leader of the Progressive party, denied Western support for secession while addressing the Young Men's Club of the board of trade in Toronto. He urged a firm national tariff policy and argued Western farmers would not benefit from protection as markets remain open. He stressed Canadians will face national issues as one family.
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Western
Canada
Robt. Ferke
M.P
Progressive Party
Young Men's Club
Board of Trade
Forke
West
Loyalty to Home Paper Praises Local Industry in Carleton Place
The Central Canadian of Carleton Place notes rising publishing costs, showing pay sheets as an example. It argues local industries in five towns support the community without bonuses or tax breaks, relying on home labor and locally loyal business people to sustain wages and value.
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Carleton Place
Ont
C. C
Collingwood Bulletin
Metropolitan Life donates to Canadian health program
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York will donate fifteen thousand dollars over the next year to extend the public health programme of the Canadian social hygiene council. The firm, known for health education, funds three to four million dollars annually on public health activities in Canada and the United States.
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Metropolitan Company
Canada
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
New York
Lee K. Frankel
New York City
Gordon Buies
Canadian Social Hygiene Council
Council In
United States
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief and Safety
The ad proclaims Dr. J. D. Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a lifelong solution, claiming it eliminates dread of attacks and provides guaranteed performance. It urges readers to obtain the preparation now to verify its claimed safety and effectiveness.
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J. D. Kelloge
Saskatchewan Horse Purchase Heads to British Columbia Woods
A carload of heavy draft horses sold in Saskatchewan brought $260 to $300 per head. One buyer paid $900 for three grade horses, and seven head cost $1,950 averaging about $286 each. The horses were destined for the B C lumber woods.
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Saskatchewan
B.C
Clergyman Referred As Neverend Mr in Marriage Notice
A country paper misprinted a clergyman’s report of his marriage substituting n for r creating the label Neverend Mr. The anecdote highlights the clergyman’s noted tendency for verbosity as reflected by the erroneous title.
New Zealand Blind Prosperous Despite Pension Plan
In New Zealand about 600 blind residents exist and 87 have applied for the parliamentary pension. Authorities report many blind people sustain themselves through diverse earnings and occupations.
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New Zealand
English Firm Wins Carillon Contract for Victoria Tower
The Department of Public Works Ottawa announces a contract of 63930 dollars for a 53 bell carillon and clock to be installed in Victoria Tower Parliament Hill. The award goes to Gillett and Johnston of Croydon England by order in council with delivery due by March 1 1926.
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Victoria Tower
Parliament Hill
Department of Public Work
Ottawa
Messrs Gillett and Johnston
Bell Founders
Croydon
England
Nature's Warnings and Dr Williams Pink Pills
An article explains pain as a warning sign from the body and promotes Dr Williams' Pink Pills as a blood enriching remedy. A testimonial from Hazel Berndt of Arnprior Ont says nine boxes restored her health after years of poor health, with weight increasing from 97 to 114 pounds. The pills cost 50 cents per box and are available through medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Hazel Berndt
Arnprior
Ont
Sermon Targeted Sunny Congregation After Rainy Day Absences
A clergyman pens a sermon upbraiding worshippers who stayed home on a rainy day. He recalls sermons preached to the few brave souls who braved the weather and saves the lecture for a later sunny Sunday aimed at the faithful who attended.
Ancient Tomb Found Older Than King Tutankhamen
Harvard University led Egyptologists uncover a tomb of Senerefu, a fourth dynasty monarch dated 5 000 to 6 000 years ago, older than Tutankhamen. The shaft sank 150 feet near Cheops pyramid, and researchers warn the site is fragile requiring extreme caution during opening and preservation efforts.
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Tut Ankhamen
Cheops
Allen Rowe
Pyraiid
Howard Carter
Earl of
Carnarvon
Tutankhamen
Danish Pharmacist Isolates Vitamin In Cod Liver Oil
Danish pharmacist Tarlas Moeller is said to have isolated a vitamine described as fat soluble in cod liver oil and made it possible to administer vitamin in tablet form. A quart of cod liver oil would reportedly equal a barrel of the former treatment. He also prepared a mild injectable vitamin for those unable to take cod liver oil. The discovery stirs interest in Copenhagen scientific circles.
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Tarlas Moeller
Moeller
Copenhagen
Shield from Hastings gates to be returned to Canadian city
The shield taken from the gates of old Hastings after General Wolfe's capture will be returned to the Canadian city.
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Old Uncbes
Wolfe
Hastings
Eng
Hollo Way Corn Remover Promises Pain Relief
Corns are painful growths and Hollo way's Corn Remover will remove them, offering a quick solution to foot discomfort. The ad emphasizes relief from corn pain and a simple, at home treatment.
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Holloway
Banana flour production begins in Singapore and India
Banana flour manufacturing has started in Singapore and India. It will be used to make chocolate biscuits cakes and a cocoa milk beverage mix.
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Singapore
India
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