To The North The Hudson Bay Railway Builds Canada’s Future
The article argues that Canada’s forsaken doubts about the Hudson Bay Railway fade as the project advances toward Churchill. It cites new port work, an aerial strait survey showing ice-free periods longer than expected, and plans for a feeder line from The Pas to Flin Flon with a White Mud Falls power plant. It forecasts a fifty to sixty million dollar northern development, pulp mills, transmission lines, and extensive mineral prospecting.
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Hudson Bay Railway
Churchill
Une
Bay
Dominion
Manitoba
Whitney
New York
Pas
H.B
Flinton
White Mudalls
Hudson Bay
Flin Fion
Canada
Autos For the Army Replace Old Dobbins with Motor Vehicles
The War Department is studying substituting automotive power for animal transport in military operations. An inquiry has been issued to assess how motor vehicles can replace animals, with emphasis on overseas movements where animals are difficult to deploy.
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United States War Department
Army to conduct broad study across branches
The study will cover practically every army branch and will mirror investigations conducted by other nations. It signals a comprehensive effort to assess readiness and procedures across forces.
Radio Reception to Improve With Canada Conference
Delegation led by Commander Edwards returns from a Washington radio conference forecasting improved reception in Canada. Ottawa discussions with the U.S. Federal Commission target a new band below 2300 meters with power limited to 0 watts, prohibiting high power stations and enabling many low powered locals to operate without interference.
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Edwards
Washington
Canada
Federal Commission of the
United States
Cerate Wilt Thou Have This Woman to Bride
A historical wedding ceremony prompt raises a quizzical question about language. The fragment suggests a bride’s proclamation and a groom’s response amid archaic vows and ceremonial diction.
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Cerate
Poplar Trees Most Often Hit by Lightning Survey Finds
European experts chart a long term survey showing poplar trees suffer the highest rate of lightning strikes among common species. The study spans many years and highlights tree susceptibility across regions.
Nitrogen From Air Sparks Debate on Atmosphere Exhaustion
Britain takes the lead in the world’s drive to produce nitrogen from air. Scientists must decide if removing nitrogen could exhaust the atmosphere. If balance shifts, oxygen could rise, potentially fueling unprecedented bursts of animal life alongside enhanced vegetation.
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Britain
Trials of Indigestion and the Pink Pills Cure
The article argues digestion is not a machine and warns against purgatives. It links indigestion to weak blood and urges building up blood through Dr Williams Pink Pills. It claims improved appetite and digestion under new blood supply and promotes purchasing from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Unt at 50 cents a box.
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Dr. Willams
Woman Colonel Dead Juana Arias Verdeela
Despatch from Bayamo Oriente reports Juana Arias Verdeela the lone woman to reach colonel rank in Cuba's War of Independence has died at 116 at her Avero farm home. She led troops in battle and fought Spaniards in hand to hand combat during the ten year conflict.
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Juana Arias Verdeela
Avero
Bayamo
Orient
Verdecia
Quote on aims and ammunition in life
The remark states it is futile for a man to pursue a goal without backing resources. It emphasizes the need for practical means to support plans and ambitions.
Woman Unveiled Before Egyptian King Emerges as a Symbol
In a historic gesture Madame Hackel, wife of an Egyptian editor, attended a state event with King Fuad of Egypt as guest of the French President. Dressed by a Paris maker she entered unveiled, challenging ancient custom and linking to the liberty of the press.
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Egypt
The
Nile
King Fuad
Madame Hackel
Paris
East
Vashti
Ahasuerus
Good Law and Sound Logic on Highways Rights
A Kingston judge sentences a motorist to three years for killing a three year old child. Judge Riddell emphasizes that drivers have the right to pass safely with due regard for pedestrians, especially children, and that motorists must learn that highway rights require careful conduct.
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Kingston Penitentiary
Riddell
Curious Lake of Magadi Kenya Spoils of Soda Expanse
The British Empire holds a vast soda lake at Magadi in Kenya Colony east of Lake Victoria. It spans at least fifty square miles with unknown depth, rich in crystals and mother liquor, seemingly inexhaustible as springs renew deposits. A railway serves refineries and about 200000 tons of seeds are produced annually. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised for worm relief and health benefits for children.
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Trinidad
Magadi
Kenya Colony
Lake
Victoria
Nyanza
Increase In Crime In The United States
A Thrift Magazine note cites a Census Bureau survey of penal institutions in thirty one states. It reports prisoners admitted from the courts rose 28.5 percent from 1923 to 1926. The piece frames crime as rising nationwide and mentions prisons and reformatories.
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United States
Burgau
E States
Thrift Magazine
Highlander in Kilts Pipers Parade Abruptly Through Crowd
A kilted Highlander playing bagpipes paraded up and down a street beside a theatre queue. A passing bus rider asks why they walk as they play, to which the conductor jokes about the harder route. The saying about wisdom and self choice closes the vignette.
Prince of Wales praised as publicity agent for Canada
The Prince of Wales speech before the Canada Club in London sparks a national rush of inquiries. Canada House and Canadian Pacific offices report floods of questions from business men and hundreds of potential immigrants from London Bristol Liverpool Glasgow and beyond seeking information on prospects and immigration.
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Canada
Prince of Wales
Canada Club
London
Canada House
Canadian Pacific
Bristol
Liverpool
Glasgow
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Relief
Vintage advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a cure for corns with one or two drops. It claims pain relief, shrinking and dropping off corns after several applications, no scarring, and comfortable walking. Sold by druggists with substitution discouraged and satisfaction guaranteed.
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Putnam's
Putnam's Corn
Miss Adelaid
Thomas
Hohner Ave
Kitchener
Ont
Lemon Sauce Recipe For This Week
Melt butter, stir in flour salt and paprika then blend in water or stock. Bring to boil while stirring. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley, cook briefly and serve.
Vintage Cake Recipe Instructions for Frosting and Baking
The recipe lists ingredients for a cake including cake flour baking powder salt cinnamon eggs sugar and melted shortening followed by a chocolate frosting made from confectioners sugar cocoa milk and vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a 7 by 11 inch pan for about 45 to 50 minutes and cool before applying frosting.
Race Prejudice Cartoon Highlights Street Tension
A Punch illustration mocks how strangers are treated as outsiders. Mocking bricks fly as men attack a passerby, while the piece rails against baseless division and calls for brotherhood and understanding among people.
Ancient bonnet found during Perth church roof repairs
Workmen uncover a woven material bonnet in the rotted condition of the 255 year old artifact during roof repairs at St. John's Church in Perth. Its origin remains a mystery.
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St. John’s Church
Perth
Salt production in Canada rises in 1926
Canada produced 262 547 tons of salt in 1926 valued at 1 489 149 dollars, up 12 percent from 1925.
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Canada
Building New Type Plane Aims At Private Flight
An entirely new civil aeroplane costing 3000 is being built at Peterboro Ontario. Captain H P Ayres says the craft is designed to ease housing the machine and offer a fool proof plane for private operation. It carries two people with 100 pounds baggage, cruises seven hours at 110 miles an hour. Wise mothers know Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is proven useful.
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Peterboro
Ont
H. P. Ayres
Ottawa
Air Board
Ayres
Woman and escort seek vaccination at Mexico City Palace
A woman named Juana Lopez aged tls years presented at the Municipal Palace in Mexico City for vaccination against smallpox and was accompanied by Esteban Beristain aged 89, who also received a vaccination. A crowd gathered as she descended the steep stairs without apparent effort, marking a notable scene surrounding the event.
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Juana Lopez
Mexico City
Esteban Beristain
Alberta Sets Higher Auto License Record This Year
Alberta reports licensed automobiles reached 70,300 by October, surpassing 64,129 for all of last year. The record reflects ongoing growth in vehicle registrations.
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Alberta
Castoria promotes calm babies with gentle Castoria relief
A promotional passage touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, vegetable remedy for infant colic, constipation, and sleepless fussiness. It claims the product calms a baby without harsh drugs, matches a physician recommended standard, and emphasizes its pleasant taste and safety.
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Fletcher
Teuldes
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