Postponement Aims at Solid Land Prices for Western Colonization
Directors of the Western Canada Colonization Association commend postponing work on bringing in ectilers until prairie provinces provide a firm price list of unoccupied lands for sale. They seek cooperation from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta legislatures to avoid wasting funds and to enable use of idle land to boost the Canadian West.
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Western Canada Colonization Association
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Province
Plon
National Railways
Remarkable 75000 Mile Overland Car Tour Across North America
Canadian motorist J. T. Pears and companion Roy M. Jones completed a coast to coast to coast trip in a sedan. Beginning in Toronto, they toured Muskoka Montreal and the Adirondacks then Chicago St Louis Winnipeg and the Rockies via Crows Nest Pass to Vancouver and Los Angeles. They slept in the car nightly, found fuel easily, visited New Mexico and Colorado on the return, averaging about 125 miles daily. They brought back two monkeys photographed atop the car at Willys Overland in Toronto.
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Edmonton
California
J. T. Pears
Toronto
Roy M. Jones
Muskoka
Montreal
Adirondacks
Atlantic
Chicago
St Louis
Winnipeg
Rockies
Crows Nest Pass
Vancouver
Los Angeles
Pears
Mr. Jones
New Mexico
Colorado
Philippines
Willys Overland Company
Mr. Pears
Nerviline touted as handy gas relief in 1930s ad
An advertisement extols Nerviline as a household necessity after a reader reports relief from indigestion hiccoughs and gas after eating unripe fruit and greens. The piece notes hot sweetened water, quick relief, and mentions large 35 bottle sales. It also includes various quirky quotes and aphorisms about smoking and appearance.
Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association Meet at Regina
The annual Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association meet will be held at Regina on July 18 19 and 20. Two thousand dollars in prizes are offered. Ammunition is supplied free with much practice time. The SMLE rifle will be used. Prize lists available from Major Styles secretary at Regina.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
First Kiss Question Sparks Courtroom Moment
A judge hears an unusual exchange as a woman asks if she is the first to be kissed by a man, testing memories and boundaries in a curious courtroom dialogue.
Wireless Stations Linked North of Peace River Crossing
The Federal Government of Canada installs four wireless receiving stations between Peace River Crossing and the Arctic Ocean. In the background a recording angel is busy as two women exchange compliments. The passage notes that no war has ever started without both sides claiming the other is the aggressor.
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Federal Government of Canada
Peace River Crossing
Arctic Ocean
Angel
Coffee trade shares Europe and North America lead world
Europe and North America consume nearly four fifths of global coffee output, shaping demand trends and pricing. The dominance of these regions influences producers in South America Africa and Asia as they adjust output to fit high consumption markets.
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Europe
North America
World
Union Bank of Canada Opens Fort Smith Branch
The Union Bank of Canada will open a Fort Smith branch in latitude sixty north. It carries bank accommodation into the northern oil district and marks the forerunner of civilization and development in national progress, though profitability is not expected in early stages.
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Union Bank
Fort Smith
Oil District
Union Bank of Canada
Thin, Watery Blood Warns of Ill Health
A patient warns that easy tiredness, headaches, palpitations, dizziness, and loss of appetite signal thinning blood. Dr Williams Pink Pills are claimed to improve blood quality, with a testimonial from Miss Delima Lafreniere of St Ambrose Manitoba. Pills sold at 50 cents a box or two dollars fifty for six from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Try Frozen Desserts
Loretta C. Lynch explains easy home freezing methods and simple recipes for lemon and orange pies and berry desserts. She covers choosing a freezer, salt to use, ice preparation, filling limits, and step by step freezing tips for homemade frozen desserts. Continuous turning is unnecessary and careful handling avoids spoilage.
Accordited Herd Plan Moves Cattle Across Border
The United States breeders and Bureau of Animal Industry officials created the Accordited Herd Plan to eradicate tuberculosis by testing herds. The system proved successful with over a thousand accredited herds, prompting Canada to adopt it and in 1919 enforce comparable regulations. An agreement now allows cattle from accredited herds to move between the two countries without detention or further testing.
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United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Canada
Germany's Oldest Bell Broken
Berlin reports the largest cathedral bell, cast in 1471 and weighing 8000 pounds with a six foot diameter, broke during Kaiserin Auguste Victoria funeral toll. The bell, famed for its tone, was moved to the present cathedral on completion seventeen years ago after being placed by Frederick the Great in 1747 in a Lustgarten tower.
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Berlin
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Germany
Frederick the Great
Lustgarten
Immigration limits shift traffic to Canada and Montreal port
Authorities expect the U S restrictions to divert surplus migrants to Canada. Officials foresee some trans Atlantic ships reassigned from New York to the port of Montreal due to strict enforcement of the act.
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United States
Canada
New York
Manitoba Butter Production Surges in 1920 Exports Rise
Manitoba produced over 8.0 million pounds of butter in 1920. Provincial dairy commissioner L A Gibson reports that about 3.0 million pounds were exported, highlighting strong output and international demand.
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Manitoba
L. A. Gibson
Regina Air Harbor Nears Completion
Regina moves toward a municipal air harbor after the Canadian Air Force Association selects a 100 acre site from two offered by the city. Remaining steps include receiving and erecting the Bessoneau hangar reserved for Regina by the Canadian Air Board.
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Regina
Canadian Air Force Association
Canadian Air Board
Manitoba Farmer Regains Health with Tanlac
Saint Clair Manitoba farmer John Brown says after two and half years of stomach trouble Tanlac restored his appetite and strength. He reports better sleep weight gain and now can work full time on his farm with no stomach trouble. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Manitoba
Tanlac
John Brown
Saint
Tanlas
Peculiar Peacekeeper Helps Rival Suitor
A witty observation notes a girl who sometimes urges a young man she dislikes to play mediator for the person she favors, acting as an unlikely bridge in social matters.
Harbor Cut Out Of Solid Rock
An extensive harbor improvement in Great Britain began before the war and continued through the conflict. It includes a basin of 2 1/2 acres, 1500 feet of new quays, and a basin carved from solid rock to an average depth of 13 feet. Excavated material was reclaimed from the sea to expand harbor land.
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Great Britain
Silos Boom in Alberta District This Summer
A Lethbridge firm reports heavy silo construction with eighteen disposed of this year and estimates 200 to 400 silos will be erected in the district this summer.
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Lethbridge
Minard's Liniment Promises Dandruff Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Minard's Liniment as a cure for dandruff with bold claims and confident language. The terse copy targets readers seeking hair care remedies and uses a direct sales tone.
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Dominion
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Mestreal
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Castoria
E Adea
Dominion Express
America
HM. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West Diet Street
USA
Whitmore
ST Fe
Whitmores
Mulay
Wis
Pars
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Sexch Co
McDermot Ave
Scarth St. North
Victoria
Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
Ontario
Calgary
Looma
C.N
Tofield
G.T.P
Jasper Park
Mount Robson
Canadian National Railways
Minard
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