Canada faces rising debt and costly public works
The article argues Canada’s public debt has grown seven to eightfold since seven years earlier, with high interest costs nearly matching national revenue. It notes losses in the national railway system and government merchant marine, falling customs revenue, and calls for drastic expenditure cuts and debt reduction. It warns Ontario and Toronto debt rise and urges a return to prudent financial management.
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Canada
Dominion
Joseph Flavelle
Canadian National Railways Directorate
Daughter Will Not Live With Kaiser in Exile
A correspondent notes Kaiser Wilhelm’s daughter refuses to live with him in exile in Holland. His wife is dead, his sons dispersed, and he endures discontent and remorse for past wars. An exchange quote labels his fate as hell while he remains a prisoner of circumstance. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertisement follows.
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Wilhelm
Holland
France to Change Uniform Color to Khaki for Army Officers
The high command approved a shift from horizon blue to khaki for French officers and soldiers. The change will start once current horizon blue stocks are used up, reportedly enough to last about ten years.
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Superior War Council
Ministry of War
Hamilton's Pills Offer Mild Laxative Health Relief
Indebultry and weakness urge mild, far reaching medicine. Dr Hamilton devises pills of Man drake and Butternut to gently boost liver and kidney activity and regulate bowels. The product claims to eliminate poisons, restore skin clarity, and renew health and strength. Call The Catarrho zone Co Montreal for dealers at 25.
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Hamiliter
Hamilton
New Butler Exchange Sparks Dining Time Debate
A witty exchange imagines a butler and profiteer debating dining hours. The profiteer asks when the best people dine and the new butler responds that dinner times vary, prompting the profiteer to decide to dine at different times as well.
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New Butler
STERN REMINDERS OF RHEUMATISM
STERN REMINDERS OF RHEUMATISM Every rheumatic sufferer should realize that rheumatism is rooted in the blood and that to get rid of it, it must be treated through the blood. The old belief that rheumatism was caused by cold, damp weather, is now exploded. Such weather may start pains but is not the cause. Liniments give only temporary relief as they do not reach the blood. Dr Williams' Pink Pills act on impure blood to purge and strengthen it, addressing the disease at its source. Customer testimonials note relief after taking the pills, sold for 50 cents a box or $2.50 for six by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Williams
P. J. MacPherson
R.R. No. 5
Cardigan
P.E.L
Canadian Firm Seeks South Africa Elevator Contract
Announcement states a Canadian firm will handle the 36 grain elevator project in South Africa subject to formalities. The plan calls for most buildings cost to be spent in South Africa with some machinery bought in Great Britain. Seedy One trivia items and miscellaneous notes follow.
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South Africa
Great Britain
London Bridge spans half a mile with approaches described
The London Bridge totals half a mile including approaches and rises 228 feet above the water. It cost 5 810 000 dollars to construct.
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London Bridge
Bayer Aspirin Marketing Warning and Package Claims
A Sanctioned Bayer aspirin notice warns buyers to ensure the tablet package bears the Bayer name and power trademark. It touts 21 years of physician developed directions for use and lists conditions like colds headaches and neuralgia. The ad notes aspirin sold in 12 tablet tins and 24 or 100 bottle sizes and cites Bayer as the registered Canadian trademark.
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Canada
Bayer
Bayer Company
Discovery of Borax Preservative Power Found by Prospector
A Yellowstone Park prospector discovered borax as a preservative after finding a dead horse perfectly preserved under a fine dust of borax. He sold the secret to a Chicago packing firm. The note also mentions British labor classes for domestic work and a worm exterminator product.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Chicago
British Ministry of Labor
Box Factories Hit New Production High In 1921
Wyander and Canyon City box plants report output more than doubling since 1920 and surpassing every prior year. About 150 000 apple boxes and crates for apples pears plums peaches cucumbers tomatoes are produced for local needs and packing stations in the Okanagan. Total output this year should reach at least 300 000 packages.
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Wyandel
Canyon City
Okanagan
Cypress Cedar Demand Boosts Steltze Plans for New Mill
The Steltze Manufacturing Company, owner of a large shingle mill at Rusken with extensive timber limits, weighs a Vancouver or Stave Falls site for a new sawmill to produce cypress cedar lumber. Demand is strong for storage battery boxes and washing machine tubs, at 150 to 200 dollars per thousand feet. Company holds about 200 million feet of cypress cedar on its Stave Lake limits.
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Steltze Manufacturing Company, Ltd
Rusken
Vancouver
Is my wife going out this evening
A lord asks his maid if his wife is going out this evening and whether he will accompany her. The maid confirms she is going out and answers the husband’s follow up question. The quip reflects domestic humor in a New York Sun flavor.
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New York Sun
Milburn Heart Pills Backed by Ontario User Testimony
Mrs Chadwick of Delhi Ontario reports heart palpitations and dizziness improved after using Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills. She took six boxes and now weighs 156 pounds at age 66 with stable heart function and increased stamina. The company sells 50 cent boxes via dealers or direct mail from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Canada.
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T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Cnt
Economical fruit ideas for frugal households and children
The article urges using dried fruits like apples figs dates and raisins when fresh fruit is costly. It details simple preparations from dried apple sauce to apple snow prune or apricot whip and soft custard, plus mixing dried fruit into bread rice puddings and puddings for kids and tea.
Edmonton Man Discovers Pure Iron Deposit
N. C. Butterfield and his son report a valley of nearly pure iron along Lake Athabasca. Measured ore runs 64.36 percent iron with 150 900 000 tons identified, plus 5 000 000 tons in surface blocks ready for shipment near the lake. Ice noted as a notable factor.
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Lake Athabasca
N. C. Butterfield
Edmonton Bulletin
Sweden longest mile at 11 690 yards China shortest at 705 yards
A numeric comparison notes Sweden long running mile at 11 690 yards and China short mile at 705 yards highlighting extreme measurements in distance.
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Sweden
China
Never kick a hornet's nest just to ascertain family at home
Proverbial warning about provoking trouble for a false or unnecessary check. Highlights caution against disturbing a dangerous situation to confirm a simple fact. No specific people or places cited.
Before the Battle Miss Sayitt Oh Reunites With Family
A fragment describes Miss Sayitt-Oh admiring her husband’s photograph and remarking on his looks and her children. The line hints at affection and personal ties before a conflict.
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Miss Sayitt
Corrector of Pulmonary Troubles Oil Promoted
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for respiratory disorders. It emphasizes numerous testimonials and personal experience as proof of relief, claiming the oil soothes bronchial inflammation and benefits sufferers.
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Thomas
Reindeer Double in Number Every Three Years
Report notes a quirky zoological trend as reindeer populations allegedly double each three years, with researchers speculating on drivers like food supply and migration patterns.
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Ontario
Kaiser
Helland
Horizon Blue
Army
Stockholm
Kasper
Bruges
Belgium
New York City
Minard
N Nv
Carter
Nature
B.C
Cypress
Milburn
Edmonton
Slett
Ey Ewg Slett Company
New York
DR. Minard
Minard’s Liniment
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