Trade and War and the League Inquiry
The piece argues for a League of Nations inquiry into industry and commerce effects on war. It cautions tariffs creating friction between nations, cites rubber pricing disputes between US Britain and Canada, and warns protective tariffs hamper trade and provoke ill will. It warns against govt price fixing and notes potential benefits from an international probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
United States of America
British Commonwealth of Nations
United States
British Empire
Sig United States
Congress
Canada
Great Britain
Britain
France
Unclear Duke of Bedford Aquarium Exhibit Aged Catfish
An obscure note describes the Duke of Bedford’s aquarium housing a European catfish that appears healthy and unusually old with no signs of weakness or decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Bedford Barbors
Will Erect New Fish Cannery in Queen Charlotte Islands
The British Columbia Packers plan to build a new fish cannery at Skidegate in the Queen Charlotte Islands, signaling expansion in the region's fishing industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Skidegate
Queen Charlotte Islands
Hope for Paralysis Cure Raised by Dr. Gerard
Dr R W Gerard of the University of Chicago at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology session in Cleveland said experiments give probability of a cure for paralysis. He noted incurable cases arise after spinal cord severing and expressed hope that a human spinal cord may be mended perhaps by pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Gerard
University of Chicago
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
Cleveland
Ohio
Gerard
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Tinting for Any Garment
A 15 cent Diamond Dye package touts simple directions to tint or dye a wide range of fabrics including wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims permanent colors for lingerie silk ribbons skirts dresses coats draperies and more and advises telling the druggist the material type.
Reform plan proposes abolition of boards of guardians
The British ministry of health drafts a scheme to abolish boards of guardians and transfer their poor law relief duties to county councils. It includes the transfer of metropolitan asylums board responsibilities to London County Council as part of broad poor law reforms and coordinated public assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Guardians
Ministry of Health
Metropolitan Asylums Board
London County Council
Pink Pills Aid Pale Girls In Anemia Fight
The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to combat anaemia in growing girls. It cites Miss Claire Sullivan of Pincher Creek Alberta and urges mothers to use the remedy, available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Claire Sullivan
Pincher Creek
Alta
Miss Sullivan
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Sugar Beets Test Planting Planned in Brandon District
Tests at Manitoba Agricultural College and American Beet Sugar Company Grand Forks ND on 1925 Brandon area beets show favorable results. In 1926 the Brandon board of trade and horticultural society will expand with 50 to 100 test plots across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural College
American Beet Sugar Company
Grand Forks
N.D
Brandon
Brandons Board of Trade
The
Horticultural Society
Leprosy Curable Says Dr. Adams at Illinois University
Dr. Roger Adams of the University of Illinois states that nearly half of untreated leprosy cases not yet past six months can be cured using chaul mogric oil. The claim highlights a potential treatment approach reported by the university expert.
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Roger Adams
The
University of
Ilinois
Farmer Exchange Sows Apple Worries With Wormy Harvest
In a rural chat, one farmer notes apples are small this year and worm holes are unusually large. The other responds with concern about crop quality and potential losses.
Canadian National posts 1925 western profits and growth outlook
Western Canada division of Canadian National Railways reports a profitable year with rising freight and passenger traffic and reduced costs. Grain harvest and other commodities boosted volumes, with a positive 1926 outlook and plans to handle increased immigrant-driven traffic. Also promotes Dr Thorgas Reheme Oil liniment with claimed healing properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Western Canada
W. A. Kingsland
Western Lines
Winnipeg
Montreal
Armstrong
Ont
Lakes
Pacific Coast
Prairie Provinces
Canadian National
Canadian National Railways Executive
Canada Dominates South African Newsprint Trade
Eric M. Pyke of the Wanyagamack Pulp and Paper Company reports Canada currently supplies 90 percent of South Africa's newsprint trade and also provides automobiles, agricultural machinery, wheat, and flour. He spent two years in South Africa studying conditions and sees promising prospects for expanded Canada South Africa trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Africa
Eric M. Pyke
Wanyagamack Pulp and Paper Company
South Africa
Tme Canada
I Could Never Do The Things Other Girls Did
Miss I. J. Ross of Sconard Alta writes of heart palpitations and nerve trouble for years. At twenty she says two pills have doubled her vitality, enabling her to enjoy life, sports, skating, and work again, thanks to The T. Milburn Co. of Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Ross
Sconard
Alta
London Completes Largest Water Reservoir
The largest water reservoir in the work has just been completed in London. It contains enough water to float a fleet of the largest battleships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Will Link Empire With Air Service
Lord Thomson secretary of state for air in the British Labour Government says nations within the British empire will be closely linked by air transport soon in an Toronto interview. He favors airships and sees Canada as a potential hub for imperial aviation linking Motherland and dominions. He plans to return to England after a U.S. lecture tour.
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Lord Thomson
Air
Toronto
Canada
England
United States
Rubber Prices Rise Stirring British Auto Industry
The British press downplays U.S. criticism of high rubber costs tied to the Stevenson plan regulating plantation output. London dispatches claim the dispute is a trade row pushed by auto makers. Officials note wide concern across Europe as British carmakers protest steep tire prices amid a growing domestic industry.
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United States
Washington
London
Europe
Wolfe dinner honors Sir Charles Ward at Westerham
The Westerham Society president Colonel Sir Charles Ward presided at the annual Wolfe dinner to mark the 199th birth anniversary of the English general. Representatives from British regiments involved in the Canadian expedition attended and Admiral Sir William Goodenough was the principal guest. A medical ad promotes Holloway's Corn Remover as relief for corns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ward
Westerham Society
Wolfe
Westerham
Sir William Goodenough
Hope To Reduce Cost Of Paper From Brazilian Eucalyptus
The University of Wisconsin forest products laboratory reports a successful experiment turning eucalyptus wood from Brazil into newsprint. A small roll printed well with sufficient strength for high speed presses, and production could cost about half of current imports.
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Forest Products Laboratory
University of Wisconsin
San Paulo
Brazil
Sun spots questioned as weather influence hypotheses rise
Toronto meteorological experts doubt sun spots affect weather though astronomer W E Jackson notes two large sun spot groups with 54 spots in one group. He says influence on weather is not yet determined. Prince of Wales granted honorary diploma and license to practice medicine midwifery and surgery at York House as sole honorary member of the Ancient and Honorable Society of Apothecaries.
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Toronto Meteorological Office
W. E. Jackson
Prince of Wales
York House
Ancient and Honorable Society of Apothecaries
Worm Exterminator Offers Cheap Reach At Drugstores
The ad-like note praises Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator for low cost and wide availability at druggists. It uses a culinary analogy about stirring soup to claim friends cool with time, implying social ease through the product's price and accessibility.
Essex couple builds home with groom crafting furniture
An Essex couple created their own house with the bridegroom constructing the furniture. The note mentions Minard's oiniment for frost-bites as part of the era's remedies.
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Minard
Canadian General Receives News of Mons Burgomaster Death
Major-General Sir Frederick Loomis, who led the Third Canadian Division in the late war, receives a report from Mons mayor confirming the death of Burgomaster Lescarts. Lescarts welcomed Canadian troops into Mons on November 11 1918 and died that same day.
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Sir Frederick Loomis
K.C.B
Mons
Burgomaster
Lescarts
The Best Medicine She Ever Took
Ontario woman Miss J Charbonneau of 304 Wilbrod Street reports relief from kidney symptoms after using Dodd's Kidney Pills three boxes left her feeling better quickly and she praises the product as the best medicine she ever took and recommends it to others
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Ontario
Dodd
Ottawa
Ont
Wilbrod Street
Regina to Get 110 Room Hotel Next Spring
A 110 room hotel costing about 250000 is planned for Regina to be built next spring. The reinforced concrete and brick structure will be constructed by site owner Geo. Broder.
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Regina
Geo. Broder
The Rise of Dr. Pierce and His Discovery
From farm work to medical study in Cincinnati and Buffalo, J. R. V. Pierce founded the World’s Dispensary and produced Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The Discovery, a blood tonic, claims to improve appetite, digestion, blood quality, and youthful vigor, sold for over sixty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
J. R. V. Pierce
Itasville
Buffalo
N. Y
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Fletcher
Bist Halden
Chicago
Board of Guardians
Manitoba
Piets
Scott
Thorgas’ Reheme
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Liniment
Empire
Air Service
Holloway
Prince
Miss I. Charbonneau
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