Plant Wizards of Canada and California Honored for Growth
The essay lauds Luther Burbank of California and Dr. Saunders of Canada for plant breeding feats that raised fruit size flavor and yield. It also praises Seager Wheeler for prairie wheat and fruit cultivation methods inspiring farmers and the nation. Politicians gain honor, but quiet researchers and practical farmers deserve lasting recognition and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Swift
Brobdingnag
Luther Burbank
California
Burbank
Canada
Dr. Saunders
Marquis Wheat
Saunders
Baltic
Himalayas
Marquis
Seager Wheeler
Lke Burbank
Wheeler
Dominion
Germany Urges Return of Lost Colonies at League Talks
The piece notes Germany’s aim to reclaim colonies lost after World War I and the League of Nations faces uncertainty. It mentions private talks with major powers and references the Thoiry parley involving Briand and Stresemann. It also includes unrelated quirks about Nile travel and Damascus family customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
League of Nations
Thoiry
Briand
France
Stresemann
Woman Asks Why Can't You Be Sensible After Argument
A fragment notes a social exchange where a woman concludes a quarrel by urging the man to be sensible. The line reflects gendered dialogue typical of the period and underscores the tension in domestic disagreement.
Corn Remover Claim by Holloway Promotes Relief
The advertisement asserts no surgery is needed to remove corns when Holloway's Corn Remover is applied. It presents the product as a simple, non surgical solution with immediate relief benefits for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
People Are Happier For Things They Don’t Know
A reflective line notes that happiness rises from many sources people do not fully understand. The remark suggests contentment grows from unseen causes and everyday unknowable factors shaping mood.
Wonder Of Modern Surgery Blood Transfusion Breakthrough
London doctors report a blood transfusion performed without the giver present. A pint and a half drawn from a Paddington donor was transported by car to a Richmond Surrey patient and successfully transfused using a new device to keep blood at the correct temperature en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paddington
Richmond
Surrey
League of Nations described as global fire brigade
H. B. Butler of the International Labour Office told the Canadian Club in Ottawa that the League of Nations and its associates operate worldwide, not only in Europe. He said the league focuses on smouldering structures and has engaged most of its seven year activity in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
H. B. Butler
International Labor Office
Ottawa
League
Europe
Geero Wormwood Balm Promises Instant Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Geero Wormwood Balm as a fast acting cure for nasal catarrh and head colds. It claims quick congestion relief and germ killing with a money back guarantee, offering a 60c box that lasts weeks and druggists supplying on trial.
Nurse's Advice Ridder Of Pimples And More
A shuffled extract lists remedies and notes from old ads and items including Carter's Little Liver Pills and Miller's Worm Powders. It mentions a million dollar mill near Aylmer Ontario by International Paper Company and a claim about greyhounds as an ancient breed. References to shaving lessons and a W. N. U. number appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser
Aylmer, Iue
International Paper Company
Ottawa Journal
Brooklyn
Minnie Fenstere
Carter
Youth who attempted Musso lini life identified in Bologna riot
Anton Samboni, son of a Bologna printer, named as the youth who tried to harm Musso lini and was killed by the crowd surrounding the premier in Bologna. A coal mine fire in Summit Hill Pennsylvania, burning 67 years, has consumed 14,000,000 tons of coal and cost over 3,000,000 dollars to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Trotter
Nile
Bluffer
Damascus
Mussolini
Bologna
Anton Samboni
Summit Hill
Pennsylvania
Mothers Praise Baby's Own Tablets Health remedy sale ad
Mrs L M Brown of Walton Nova Scotia extols Baby's Own Tablets as invaluable for babies and argues they will remain in homes with children. The laxative tablet purports to regulate digestion relieve constipation colds fevers and ease teething. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order 25 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Record lumber exports set 1926 half-year high in BC
British Columbia lumber shipments for the first half of 1926 reach 368,505,343 feet, up 45 percent from the prior year with larger exports to Japan and the Atlantic seaboard boosting totals. All night asthma attacks kept sufferers awake, but Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy offers prompt relief to end sleepless nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Japan
Atlantic Seaboard
Schubert’s Prolific Output Across Teen Years to Early Death
The note highlights Schubert composing up to ten songs in a day during ages 17 to 31, a period spanning fourteen years ending with his early death at thirty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert
Gin Pills Provide Relief for Chronic Back Trouble
Egmont B C resident Ha J Buss suffered a lame back for over 17 years and found relief after taking Gin Pills. The ad claims kidney symptoms include painful urination and swollen joints, urging readers to try Gin Pills with a 50c price and listing National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada as the distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha J. Buss
Egmont
B.C
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
Toronto
Canada
Agriculture as Canada’s backbone under immigration push
The article argues that economic realities will trump sentiment toward Britain and urges expanding agriculture to lift prosperity. It cites census data showing 41 percent of net production from agriculture and outlines a plan to colonize vacant lands to boost urban growth. It notes Hon. Mr. Forke, Canada’s new Immigration Minister, aims to accelerate overseas work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Forke
United Grain Growers Handles Millions in Twine and Farm Supplies
The company processed nearly nine million pounds of binder twine for the 1926 harvest, bringing total twine handled in five years to over eighty-five million pounds and farm supplies sales exceed two million dollars annually. It expanded from imports and restricted channels to distributing through farmer organizations and elevators, cutting costs for farmers and lowering prices nationwide. The coal business adds over half a million dollars yearly, with two thousand carloads moved, aided by local associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grain Gowers
Grain Growers’ Grain Company
Ireland
U.G.G
United Grain Growers
Ible
Throat Trouble Relief from Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
Mrs A McDonald of Toronto area reports eight years of laryngitis with recurring sore throat and voice loss. After trying medicines she found relief from Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, now sold in Pills Laneeer ie hae burg Ontario in tablet and liquid forms with trials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McDonald
Pines Laneeer
Ie Haeburg
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Rose
Castor
Fletcher
Million Dollar Paper Mill
Xenophon
Minard
Diamond Dye Cyclopedia
Windsor
B.C. Lumber Exports
Co-Operative Supply Department of
of Business
Lnnes
Oma
Peps Co
Peps
Washington
I. M. Casanowicz
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Bay of Biscay
McKenna
Yonge St
Pekin
Mrs. A. McDonald
Iwaite Studio
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