Canada must invest in science to unlock vast resources
Canada harbors immense natural wealth from forests and minerals to grain and water power. The nation must expand scientific research to refine ores, boost new industries at home, and protect future wealth, supported by government, universities, and private wealth.
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Canada
International Boundary Line
Pole
Ontario
Dominion
National Research Council
Ottawa
Austria
Quebec
California
United States
Saskatchewan
Worcester
University of Saskatchewan
Period of married life expectancy for couples
Statisticians report a 33 year old man and 30 year old woman can expect to live together 27.3 years before death in normal conditions. A woman aged 30 has 38.3 years and a man aged 35 has 83.4 years of life expectancy. This typical couple may reach about 53.6 years together.
Analysis of Life Expectancy Percentages in Family Mortality
The text cites probabilities for survival and death within a family, stating that 7 percent of cases see both die before a given time, 15.6 percent the wife dies, and 23.6 percent the husband dies, with 27.3 as an average reference.
Fly Across Atlantic Miss Agnes Mills Plans Solo Flight
Miss Agnes Mills, 23, Tampa born stunt flier and Florida’s first female licensed pilot, announces a non-stop trans Atlantic solo flight. She aims to be the first woman to cross the ocean alone and has discussed plans with Clarence Chamberlain who flew to Germany from Roosevelt Field.
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Agnes Mills
South
Miss Mills
Atlantic
Tampa
Florida
Clarence Chamberlain
Roosevelt Field
Germany
Weasel Cited as Pure Skilter Causing Animal Loss
The creature is described as a pure skilter that destroys more animals than it can consume, according to local observations. The report notes repeated incursions and calls for monitoring to protect local wildlife.
Oldest Bricks Described as Sun Baked Clay Cakes
The article notes that the earliest construction bricks were formed from sun baked clay in simple cake-like shapes. It emphasizes basic material use and ancient building methods without modern firing.
Western Canada Fisheries and Hudson Bay Railway Opening
The Hudson Bay Railway opening next year will extend fishing grounds into Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. New lakes and waterways beside the rail line will boost commercial fishing, with millions of pounds of fish shipped to Chicago, New York, and Canada. Principal species include whitefish, sturgeon, trout, pickerel, and tilapia.
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Hudson Bay Railway
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
Chicago
New York
Radiant Girlhood and Dr Williams Pink Pills
An article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to combat anaemia in young women. It claims the pills restore red blood, improve energy, appetite, and color, with a testimonial from Miss C J Martin of Kitchener Ontario. Pills available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents per box.
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C. J. Martin
Kitchener
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Auction of British Opera Costumes Draws Big Crowds
London sale liquidated ten thousand costumes and vast scenery from the British National Opera Company. Notable items included gowns worn by Caruso and the coronation dress worn by Lady Diana Cooper in The Virgin Queen. The Diana Cooper gown cost $1000 to make and had a $300 reserve.
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British National Opera Company
London
England
Caruso
Diana Cooper
Long Standing Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Help
Letters received by manufacturers of Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy from hundreds of desperate cases show the treatment brings prompt relief even after long neglect.
Stewed Celery Recipe From Old Kitchen Text
Wash and trim celery stalks then cut into three inch pieces. Boil briefly, drain, and simmer 20 minutes with butter or chicken fat sugar pepper and beef broth. Dust with flour and finish with cream for a rich celery dish.
Persian Balm Advertises Family Skin Aid and Beauty
Persian Balm claims to aid the mother with loveliness and protect the child’s tender skin while pleasing the father as a hair fixative or cooling shaving lotion. It promises universal skin benefits and urges every woman to use it.
Editor and Author Debate a Rattling Good Yarn
A witty exchange shows the editor remarks the work lacks punch while the eager author defends its merit. The dialogue highlights tension over storytelling strength and tone.
German pillow claims to stop snoring for calm nights
The Hamilton Spectator notes a German inventor has created a pillow said to prevent snoring. The piece playfully ponders wives enjoying peace and presents the joke that men deny snoring, while imagining a pillow that could quiet children and nighttime disturbances as well.
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Hamilton Spectator
Trapper narrowly saved by dog as record bear attacks Barkerville
Barkerville BC trapper Hana Iverson faced a massive grizzly while returning with a moose carcass. His police dog held the charging bear at bay until Iverson cleared a jammed rifle and killed the animal, mere moments after the dog’s stand.
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Barkerville
Hana Iverson
Indian Point Creek
B.C
Iverson
Requisite On the Farm
Every farmer and stock-raiser should keep a supply of Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil on hand as a ready remedy for family ills and as a potent horse and cattle medicine. It surpasses any substitute for sweet oil for horses and cattle affected by colic.
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Thomas
Navigation at Churchill Port Might Open Later in Fall
Hydrographic survey leader J A Beauchemin says vessels could use Churchill harbor with little trouble until late November. Shore ice may appear in November but no danger of icebound ships until month end. He disputes a report that the Acadia was icebound for seven days, noting it stayed 30 hours for study. The Hudson Bay route could rival Great Lakes for western grain movement if navigable into November. Traffic will start modestly but may expand significantly with improved ice management.
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Churchill
J. A. Beauchemin
Fort Churchill Harbor
Hudson Bay
Hudson Strait
Acadia
Great Lakes
Montreal
Free Press
Royal Brothers Rise in Air Interest
The Prince of Wales keeps a regular air pilot in his retinue reflecting his keen flying interest. His brothers the Duke of York and the Duke of Gloucester are active pilots with Royal Air Force roles and recent flights. Prince George has crossed the Channel twice in an Imperial Airways liner incognito. The King may travel by air in future if subjects’ safety is assured and the Queen accompanies him.
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Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Royal Air Force
Daily Express
London
England
Duke of Gloucester
Prince George
Imperial Airways
Saskatchewan Bred Herefords Win Grand Championship
Saskatchewan bred Herefords raised on the ranch of Robert Cruikshank in Moose Jaw captured the grand championship at the Saskatchewan Annual Feeder Show held in Moose Jaw.
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Saskatchewan
Robert Cruikshank
Moose Jaw
Giant New Guinea spiders used as fish nets
Worms cause illness in children described as peevish pale and restless. Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator promised to relieve them and restore health, indicating a product claim tied to parasitic infections. Local readers were likely urged to seek treatment for worm infestations.
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New Guinea
Farmers Across Canada Learn Birds’ Value to Agriculture
Across Canada farmers increasingly recognize the benefits of birds to farming. The article notes growing appreciation of avian roles in pest control and pollination, highlighting how bird presence supports crop health and yields.
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Canada
Prospecting in the West shows rising mineral claims
The Pas mining district led with 7,335 mineral claims staked in 1928 followed by 1,400 in Cold Lake and 2,118 in Winnipeg. Overall Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan report more than 20,000 mineral claims recorded, indicating strong prospecting activity in the region.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Pas
Cold Lake
Winnipeg
Pains Around Heart From Mrs James Vanalstine
Mrs James Vanalstine of Pibroch Man reports heart pains and smothering spells leading to fainting fits needing assistance. She notes using several boxes of remedies but details are cut off in the paragraph.
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James Vanalstine
Pibroch, Man
Milburn’s H. N. Pills Sold At 50c A Box
A testimonial claims relief after years of ailment. The T. Milburn Co. offers H. N. Pills for 50c a box, available at druggists or by mail from Toronto, Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Detective novels surge in Japan selling up to 300000 copies
Japanese readers embrace detective stories over romance and fiction as thrillers dominate. Translators of foreign crime and police fiction are reportedly earning large fortunes from the trend.
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Japan
Devastating Dialogues in Courtroom Quipster Exchange
A magistrate seeks a concise summary of remarks and receives a sharp retort from a constable calling the remarks gift terrible. The text uses a metaphorical pole star alignment to the North Pole as a distant aside.
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Western Canada Fisheries
Read
Yecreemeren
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Tas Cpard
Seaver Dala
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Prince
Milburn
Malloy
North Pole
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