Canada Busy in 1928 as Unemployment Lags Behind UK and US
The article notes strong Canadian activity in 1927 28 with rising imports and contracts. It contrasts Britain and the United States unemployment trends, citing New York State worst since 1921 and New York City conditions since 1914. It highlights steel production up 45 percent year over year and rail car loadings 22 000 higher. Canada’s employment index sits near 100 with January 99.5 and February 100.8, indicating improving jobs prospects for 1928.
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Canada
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Department of Labor
Washington
Industrial Commissioner of
New
New York State
Copeland
New York City
United Kingdom
National City Bank of
New York
Dominions
Belgium Seeks Expanded Trade With Canada Despatch Reports
A Belgian consular agent was sent to explore opportunities for greater commerce with Canada. Canada imported from Belgium $10,132,879 and exported $15,069,001 last year. The trembling aspen is noted in a concluding line.
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Prussels
Canada
Belgium
Russian Gold Dispute Stirs New York Courts
Bank of France sues in federal court to recover 5.201 million dollars in gold bars seized by Equitable Trust and Chase National Bank. The gold, sent from Russia after the Bolshevik seizure, faces complications since U S courts decline to recognize the Soviet as a legal entity. Treasury demanded title guarantees before accepting the metal for assay.
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Bank of France
New York
Equitable Trust Co
Chase National Bank
State Bank
Russian Empire
United States
Russia
America
Treasury Department
Area Of Canadian Rockies Compared To European Nations
A concise note states the Canadian Rockies span more area than France Belgium and Switzerland combined. A witty remark suggests men ignore talkative women, while a hat dealer quips that two heads are better than one. Minard's Liniment is praised as invaluable in the stable.
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Canadian Rockies
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Western Canada building boom linked to CPR and wheat pool
D C Coleman cites a 1928 western expansion program for the Canadian Pacific Railway with new stations shops and rail lines as a major seasonal job source. A J McPhail of the wheat pool says last year 200 million bushels passed through the pool and prices aim to align with other essentials not to monopolize exports. The pool reports about 1 million dollars in daily turnover.
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McPhail
Canada
Western Canada
Western
Canadian Pacific Railway
D. C. Coleman
Western Lines
Same Symptoms in Many Cases Lead to Blood Builder Claim
The text promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve tonic for anaemia, citing Mrs M E Patterson of Shanklin NB and a claim of recovery after four years of decline. It also notes a London pneumonia death cluster after a dinner of 13 clubmen and praises Miller's Worm Powders as a gentle, effective vermifuge and tonic for children.
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Dr. Williams
Canadian Cattle Lead Prices at Chicago Sale
At a Shorthorn cattle sale in Chicago last month the Canadian offerings topped the bids with a young male selling for 1800 dollars and another for 1275. The average price across 110 head was 300 dollars.
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Chicago
Alberta railways deal improved by CP CN offer
A joint CP CN proposal for the Alberta E C and B C railway promises about 1.7 million more value than the former bid. It covers interest on 88 thousand 600 dollars to be paid from Jan 1 1929, with the original 17.42 million base unchanged. The province values the lines at roughly 19 million and notes the new terms were sent in a March 10 telegram from Sir Henry Thornton and Beatty.
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E.C. and
B.C
Brownlee
Alberta
Alberta Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
Beatty
Railways Department of
Province
E.C
California farmer dies after heart surgery reflection during operation
L. H. Nobles, a California farmer, died after a delicate heart operation to remove pussacs formed after influenza. He watched his heart beat in a mirror during the procedure as three ribs were removed, local anaesthetics used, and he spoke with the surgeon during the process.
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California
Nobles
Pains and Relief Reported After Vegetable Compound Use
Barrington Nova Scotia and St Thomas Ontario women report relief from monthly pains headaches back and body aches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. They say the treatment enabled them to work more and resume social activities.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia F. Pinkham
Victor Richardson
Barrington, Nova Scotia
St. Thomas
F.johnson
Moore Street
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Seeks Bids for 30 Country Elevators
The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool invites tenders for erecting 30 country elevators at various points in the province. The item notes project scope and bid process across multiple locations.
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The
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Egypt Eyes Canadian Horses For Trade Link
Askar Bey told the King of Egypt that horses bred on the Canadian prairies are suited to Egypt. While in Canada as Egyptian delegate to the World Poultry Congress he noted Russian shipments and urged a similar trade with Canada. Egypt currently buys horses from South America.
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Canadian Prairies
Egypt
Askar Bey
Canada
Russia
South America
Polish decree restricts emigration of unprovided workers
The Polish Labour Ministry and Foreign Office issue a decree prohibiting emigration of persons without assured work or means in destination countries or whose moral interests may be imperiled. The restrictions exclude Poles headed to countries where families await them, with special case provisions. Basswood is noted as the primary material for food containers.
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Foreign Office
Canada becomes fourth largest rubber exporter
Hon. James Malcolm, Minister of Trade and Commerce, announced at the Canadian Rubber Association banquet in Montreal that Exporting Rubber Products Canada now ranks fourth among rubber producers globally, exporting $30,000,000 worth of rubber products annually, though the raw material is sourced from countries to which Canada ships manufactured goods.
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Canada
Dominion
James Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
Canadian Rubber Association
Montreal
Admiral Jellicoe Named President of British Legion
Admiral Earl Jellicoe, commander of the British grand fleet during two years of the Great War, accepts invitation to serve as president of the British Legion succeeding the late Earl Haig. The remark on giving advice suggests joining a profession like doctor or lawyer.
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Earl Jellicoe
British Grand Fleet
British Legion
Earl Haig
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