Canada’s Trade Surplus and Home Losses Highlighted
The article notes Canada's record trade surplus of 401 million dollars for the year, with total trade around 2.256 billion and the dollar at a premium. It contrasts export strength with preventable domestic losses from automobile accidents and widespread forest fires, urging caution and accountability to reduce casualties and fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Railway Commission of Canada
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Qonte
Cost Of Britain's Coal Strike Supplemental Budget
A government supplementary budget of 17.165 million dollars funds coal and general strike costs in Britain. Seventeen million covers imported coal purchases for public utilities, sold to recover costs, with receipts funding further purchases. 2.165 million covers additional strike expenditures including food, transport, coal, the British Gazette, civil and police reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ontario and Quebec drink bills show odd figures
In 1925 Ontario's drink bill is listed as 50149 and Quebec's as 991762000. October records the highest cold tally while June records the lowest, highlighting unusual seasonal data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Quebec
British Temperament and Strike Unity Emphasized
The Empire Mail outlines two key points about the general strike. It notes that British opinion is sober, sane, and moderate and that reform will prefer reasoning to violence. It adds that in defending common rights, all classes will unite, reflecting love of liberty and British traditions against dictatorial minorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Mail
First Public Appearance of Master George Lascelles
At age three, Master George Lascelles makes his public debut with Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles at Olympia for the International horse show. The report also notes Holloway's Corn Remover removes corns by reaching the root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lascelles
Princess Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Olympia
Four New Plants Registered By Canadian Horticultural Council
The plant registration committee adds loganberry Logarno, BC thornness hybrid, peach South Haven bud sport, apple Reveller, and tulip Dean Clement to the record list. All will undergo special study toward full registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Horticultural Council
British Columbia
South Haven
Dean Clement
Canada records world leading per capita favorable trade balance
For the year ending March 3 1926 Canada reports a favorable trade balance of 401 million with a rise of 116 million from the prior year. Grain and grain products dominate exports totaling over 494 million from Western lands with about 100 million acres awaiting cultivation and sale at 15 to 20 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
British Empire
United States
Western
Neuralgia Conquered Its Pain
An advertisement asserts neuralgia relief as a breakthrough, promising dramatic pain destruction and magical results for sufferers applying the product.
Nerviline Ad Emphasizes Quick Pain Relief
W. T. Greenway, former Guide staffer, extols Nerviline after twenty years of use in his home. He claims it relieves pain from earaches, toothaches, cramps, and stomach issues and urges rubbing Nerviline onto painful areas for prompt results, priced 35 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Greenway
Guide Newspaper
Alberta Coal By Water Could Cut Ontario Delivery Costs
A deputation from Owen Sound Ontario led by M R Duncan asks Premier Ferguson to have federal authorities study hauling rates for Alberta coal by water transport. They claim waterbound carriage would reduce Ontario coal cost to about 11.50 per ton versus 15 per ton by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Ontario
Owen Sound
M. R. Duncan
C.P
Normh Grey
Howard Ferguson
Dr Williams Pink Pills Endorsement From Mrs. Belyea
Mrs James Belyea of Brown's Fiat New Brunswick reports dramatic relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She suffered weakness loss of appetite and dizziness. after treatment she regained health could do housework and enjoy life. Pills available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville 50 cents a box. A free booklet Building Up the Blood offered.
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James Belyea
Brown
Fiat
N.B
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Four Months Immigration to Canada Up 1 Percent in 1926
Immigration figures for January to April 1926 show 39,442 arrivals versus 21,776 in the same period in 1925, a rise of about 1 percent. Monthly increases range from 16 percent in January to 132 percent in March, with British arrivals up to 13,923, U.S. arrivals up to 5,797, and other countries rising to 19,723. Minard's Liniment for Sore Feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Britain to Aid U S in Halting Trans Atlantic Rum Running
British officials will confer with General Lincoln C Andrews to increase cooperation on thwarting rum running between the United States, the Bahamas and Canada. No new treaty is planned but info sharing will improve enforcement. UK agrees to allow U S cutters in Bahamas waters, prevent flag transfers, and prosecute captains for false destina tion declarations.
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Lincoln C. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement Service
United States
England
Bahamas
Canada
Andrews
Commands Cruiser Repulse Captain Evans Notable Career
Captain E R Evans C B D S O recently took command of the battle cruiser Repulse during the Princes Africa and South America tour. His Antarctic exploration record includes leading the 1912 Antarctic expedition after Captain Scott’s death. He commanded the Broks in 1917 and Swift against six German destroyers. Five years ago he received a Royal Humane Society gold medal for saving lives in a China Seas disaster.
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E. R. Evans
C.B. D.S.O
Prince of Wales
Africa
South America
Evans
Scott
Broks
Swift
Royal Humane Society
China Seas
Prominent Asthma Remedy Continues Popular Demand
The original Kellogg asthma remedy sees rising yearly sales and remains trusted by sufferers. It relieves and maintains its steady quality, offering quick relief from asthma attacks. Do not suffer another attack. obtain this remedy today.
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J. J. D. Kellogg
Cuban prisoner commits suicide amid Garrote death fears
Secundio Rosales, sentenced for kidnapping a Cuban and awaiting sentence, hanged himself in his Ciego de Avila cell. His accomplice Oon died similarly on June 30. A nationwide Cuban campaign seeks abolition of the Garrote as an execution method.
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Secundio Rosales
Abelardo Noa
Ciego de Avila
Santa Clara
Cuba
Oon
Veterans to farm land under federal aid scheme
Major John Barnett of the soldiers' settlement board reports the federal program for veterans has advanced 100 million to farming land. He says 30 million has been repaid to the Dominion's treasury and 30,000 ex soldiers are now cultivating Canada’s farming areas with the scheme showing promising results.
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Dominion
John Barnett
Soldiers’ Settlement Board
Barnett
Canada
Fashion shifts hurt accessory trades across industries
The article notes industry instability from changing fashions. Shingling killed the hairpin trade and cut hairbrush sales. The rise of slip-on dresses reduced button maker profits for years while hooks and eyes have disappeared.
Canada Colonization Association Aids Western Farm Settlement
The Canada Colonization Association reports its fiscal year ended May 31 settling 643 families on 150 555 acres in the Canadian west. It notes 67 184 acres settled in the last month by 267 families across Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Total land and equipment transactions near 15 000 000. The association lists 721 farm settlement opportunities on 175 336 acres with 3830 acres for seventeen families group settlement.
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Canada Colonization Association
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
Association
Young Oliver Named Progressive Candidate in South Grey
Artemsia Township Ontario resident Farquhar R Oliver aged 21 is nominated as the Progressive candidate for the Ontario Legislature in South Grey. He campaigns as lieutenant to Agnes MacPhail in her recent House of Commons bid and is nephew of British Columbia Premier John Oliver.
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Farquhar R. Oliver
Artemsia Township
Ont
South Grey
Ontario
Boy Wonder
Agnes MacPhail
House of Commons
Young Oliver
John Oliver
British Columbia
Man who guards line between obstinacy and independence
A reflective note on caution and self-preservation as one balances stubbornness with free will, suggesting that prudence prevents trouble and preserves autonomy.
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Ict
Flattery Defined as Language of Others
A concise proposition states that flattery arises when one’s hidden self view is spoken through the diction of others, implying a transfer of self-regard into external praise and imitation.
Railroad Engine Pull Power Measured at 9090 Horses
A report states that the pulling power of a standard railroad locomotive matches the effort of 9090 horses. The comparison aims to illustrate locomotive strength in plain terms for readers.
Battle With Sharks Seaman Falls Overboard in Tropical Sea
Tony Madison a 26 year old seaman aboard the British steamer Ripley Castle fell from the deck near the equator bound from Philadelphia to Capetown. After an hour his cries were heard and he survived a two hour ordeal facing sharks and birds in darkness before being rescued with injuries to his legs and face.
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Otncers
Philadelphia
Capetown
Tony Madison
Madison
Miller's Worm Powders End Worm Troubles in Children
Advert says Miller's Worm Powders are sweet and palatable to children and will end worm troubles. It claims the powder strengthens digestion and imparts a healthy tone to the system beneficial to development.
Australia to Welcome Royal Visitor for Canberra Parliament Opening
Premier Stanley Bruce said arrangements were close for a royal visit to inaugurate Parliament in Canberra. He expected the Duke of York to travel to Australia for the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Bruce
Australia
Canberra
Duke of York
Alberta Refineries Plans Doubling Oil Capacity
Edmonton's Alberta Refineries, Ltd., a newer local industry, announces it will double its oil refining capacity to expand production and meet growing demand.
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Alberta Refineries, Ltd
Edmonton
Still Small Voice Refuses to Stay Quiet
A brief observation notes the paradox of the still small voice insisting on movement and expression despite calls for calm. It highlights the paradoxical urge to speak up even when advised to remain silent, framing the voice as persistent and emphatic.
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