Canada must renew economy and work ethic this spring
The article urges Western Canada to seize spring’s revival by moderating wage demands to restore full building and industrial activity. It warns high costs and idle wages hinder projects, urging fair wages, longer seasons, and efficient labor to boost employment, prices, and purchasing power this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
All Canada
Prairie Provinces
Tre Mble
Alberta
Dominion
Spring Shows and Sales Schedule Across Calgary Edmonton Lacombe
The spring livestock show and sale in Calgary runs March 26 to 28, Edmonton hosts events March 31 and April 1, and the Lacombe bull sale occurs June 4. Miller's Worm Powders claim to expel stomachic and intestinal worms painlessly, strengthening the stomach and promoting vigorous infant health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Edmonton
Lacombe
Noted Woman Declines Multiple Suitors in Quip
A witty exchange frames a woman's stance on relationships. She says she avoids men and has refused several suitors. He counters with a playful question about what was being offered. The light banter reflects social dating norms of the period.
Yeoman Warders threaten strike over work hours at Tower
The beefeaters of the Tower of London threaten to strike unless officials approve extending their corps by five members. The move would cut each warder's daily hours from ten to eight, but the five promised recruits have not been appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower of London
Holloway's Corn Remover Proves Safe and Certain
The advertisement declares Holloway's Corn Remover effective against hard and soft corns. It emphasizes safety and certainty of results, portraying the product as a reliable remedy for corn relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Self-made men in imperfect state amid noise
The remark notes that self-made men remain imperfect and have not eliminated the noise around them, suggesting ongoing flaws or distractions in their pursuit of success.
Castoria Brand Endorsed as Safe Teething Remedy
A vintage notice touts Fletcher's Castoria as a wholesome substitute for several medicines, claiming 39 years of trusted use. It promises harmless relief for teething and other pains, with physician recommendations and the signature of the brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Britain’s navy defense and United States resolve
The Chicago Tribune argues that Britain’s naval strength underpins national defense while the United States may temporarily err but can finance it. It warns a dominant fleet could pressure Britain into subjection, even without an army, and notes domestic leaders like Mr MacDonald lack the will or majority to push disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
MacDonald
England
Chicago Tribune
Home Treatment Safe and Efficient Pink Pill Promotion
Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to build up blood and improve oxygen delivery. A testimonial from Helena B Taylor of Hanover Ontario credits the pills with recovery from anaemia pleurisy and long illness after six to twelve boxes. Available from any medicine dealer or by mail for 50 cents a box from The I Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Helena B. Taylor
Hanover
Ont
Dr. Williams
Medicine
I. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Alberta Dairy Industry Boom Drives Alberta Creameries and Cheese
North of Red Deer Alberta in six months last year forty one creameries produced 9 872 000 pounds of butter worth about 3 000 000 and cheese factories in the same district made 350 000 pounds of cheese. Asthma remedy claim touts Kellogg S Asthma Remedy with alleged guaranteed relief and wide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Red Deer
Canadian Fight Against Drug Traffic Since 1919
F W Cowan chief of the narcotic division says the dominion began suppressing drug traffic on a large scale in 1919 and has since expanded. International cooperation has limited arrests of major dealers in Canada, while local police handle addicts and peddlers. In November the League of Nations opium committee will set world supply needs and possible production limits. Canada actively participates with RCMP, sharing photos and fingerprints of suspected dealers.
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Dominion
F. W. Cowan
Department of Health
Police
Canada
Federal Department
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Opium Committee
League of Nations Council
Cowan
Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills Help Regina Woman
Miss Bertha Charrette of Regina Saskatchewan reports relief from repeated weak and dizzy spells after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She says after three boxes she can work daily with no after effects and recommends the medicine to other women who feel run down. Price 50c per box, mailed from The T Milburn Co Toronto.
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Bertha Charrette
Regina
Sask
Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Alberta Creameries Output Growth in Butter and Cheese
Alberta creameries totaled 17 750 000 lbs of butter from 75 plants in 1923, up from 15 417 070 lbs from 54 plants in 1922, according to the dairy commissioners. Cheese production rose from 931 992 lbs by 14 factories in 1922 to 1 850 000 lbs by 13 factories in 1923, nearly doubling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Fortune Lost and Poverty Tests Patience
A Detroit Free Press exchange notes a man who spent a fortune in under two years and another quips that he will struggle to exhaust his poverty just as quickly. The brief reflects on rapid wealth depletion and persistent hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Aimed at Children
An advertisement promotes a worm exterminator claiming to strengthen children by eradicating intestinal parasites. The copy urges mothers to use the product to improve vitality and health in youngsters.
Record Breaking Crop From Maidstone District Oats
A late report from the Maidstone district on the Canadian National main line west of North Battleford Saskatchewan notes Rowlin Brothers sowed eight acres of oats for green feed. They threshed 125 bushels per acre with a weight of 40 pounds per bushel. Minard's Liniment for Headache.
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Maidstone
Canadian National Railways
North Battleford
Saskatchewan
Rowlin Brothers
Sparkling Eyes Follow Good Health From Dr Pierce’s Prescription
Mrs Rose Craig of Sackville Street endorses Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a perfect tonic for women’s ailments and nervous distress. She reports.backaches and nervous spells relieved, renewed health and strength, and urges obtaining the prescription from local drug stores or Dr Pierce’s Laboratory in Bridgeburg Ontario for trial package tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Salvage Plan for Scapa Flow Fleet Breaks Ground
The Admiralty signs with Cox and Danks of Queensborough for salvage of the World War I scuttled German fleet at Scapa Flow. The ships will be raised and broken up, described as possibly the largest salvage feat yet, with several firms and an American syndicate vying for the contract.
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Admiralty
Messrs. Cox and Danks
Iron and Steel Merchants
Queensborough
Sheerness
Scapa Flow
Repairs to H B Road Between The Pas and Kettle Rapids
A E Warren of Canadian National Railways outlines a plan to rebuild the Hudson Bay road. Estimated cost of 1 250 600 covers 332 miles from The Pas to Kettle Rapids with major work on the 118 miles to Squiteway Mile 124. Work will start when weather allows and crews will operate for about a year to achieve first class running order by fall.
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Hudson Bus
Pas
Kettle Rapids
A. E. Warren
Western Lines
Canadian National Railways
Saskatoon Daily Star
Hudson Bay Road
Warren
Squiteway Mile
Hudson Bay
Should Be Encouraged Attitude Toward Tobacco
A quotation notes that a woman should encourage rather than oppose men in her household to smoke because men are better tempered when they smoke, reflecting a dated social view on gender and tobacco use.
Record for longest daily walk held by Hawes of England
A visitor asks a young girl what she will do when grown and she replies with a witty line about walking. The piece notes Hawes of England holds the world record for the greatest distance walked in one day at 127 miles 1,219 yards.
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Hawes
England
Origin of the Term Cyclone Recognized in 19th Century
The word cyclone was first used for storms in the mid 1800s after observers noted their circular form. The discovery linked shape to the term, marking a shift in meteorological vocabulary.
Britain Canada War Debt Adjustment Reached
The Canadian Press reports an agreement on war debt liabilities between Canada and Great Britain. Canada will receive bonds and cash totaling 8 to 10 million dollars. The payment becomes operative in April.
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Canada
Great Britain
Dominion
Would End Leprosy campaign launches in London
A fund drive aimed at treating 300 000 lepers in the British Empire has begun in London. If donations meet the goal, officials hope the disease could be eradicated in a generation across Britain and its territories.
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British Empire
London
Great Britain
Nova Scotian Overcomes Back Pain And Chest Woes
A Nova Scotian describes relief from back pain and a sore chest after seeking treatment and following a health plan. The account highlights persistent discomfort and eventual improvement through medical advice and care.
Nerviline hailed as best remedy for colds and chest congestion
Windsor clerk Miss Liffey Mosher extols Nerviline as a powerful, penetrating remedy rubbed on the chest and used as a gargle to relieve a stubborn cold. The ad claims its wide use in homes for prevention and relief of various minor ills. Also noting Sandringham clocks set ahead and a vast 12,000 acre Fresno fig orchard.
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Miss Liffey Mosher
Windsor
N.S
Mother of Twin Boys Uses Vegetable Compound
Mrs Elmer A Ritchie of West St John New Brunswick credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rebuilding her after a difficult twin birth. She reports weight gain and improved strength after a month in bed and urges others to consider the remedy and request Mrs Pinkham's Private Text-Book on Ailments of Women, available free.
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West St. John
N. B
Lydia Earen
Elmer A. Ritcuir
Rodney St
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Britain
J. D. Kellogg
Alberta Creameries
Minard
W. N. UO
Mrs
Rose Craig
Ogdens
Liverpool
H. B. Road
King George's
Sandringham
Fresno
Calif
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