Canadas Day Dawning Prompts Talks On US Food Shift
The article reviews President Coolidge’s push toward the US becoming a food importer. It argues Canada will gain as the United States shifts away from exporting food, increasing demand for Canadian wheat, meat, dairy and produce. It notes Canada’s proximity, language, and trade links, plus imperial efforts to market British dominions’ foods.
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West
Association of Land Grant Colleges
United States
Republic
Canada
Radio Message From WOS Inside Bank Vault
Radio station WOS announced a letter from the First Savings Bank of Palmyra saying a programme was received on a super-tero ryne set placed inside the bank vault. The vault walls are 27 inches of steel and concrete and a ten ton steel door was closed during reception.
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WOS
Jefferson City
First Savings Bank
Palmyra
Missouri
Hollanders in Alberta praised after inspection tour
Baron W. Van Heeckeren of Rotterdam reports that Dutch settlers in Alberta are doing well and seem satisfied following his investigative tour.
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Alberta
Baron W. van Heeckeren
Rotterdam
Alberta Pictures Draw Large Crowds at Wembley Exhibit
The Wem bley Exhibition attracted at least 190000 visitors to the Alberta pictures with data from Dr. W. J. Black in Ottawa. Officials report rising Canadian interest across England and Scotland as a result.
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Alberta
Melty
W. J. Black
Ottawa
England
Scotland
Quote from Wellington on Napoleon at Waterloo
The Duke of Wellington recalls not seeing Bonaparte but notes he was near during the Battle of Waterloo. He describes a dark day with rain in the air and close proximity to the French leader during the clash.
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Bonaparte
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Telepix Demonstrated For Telegraph Pictures Across Continent
The Telepix system proves practicable for transmitting telegraph pictures. Notre Dame versus Stanford images from Pasadena were sent to Chicago and New York for printing at the formal inauguration. The process uses telegraphic dots and dashes and takes about an hour to 75 minutes per ordinary photograph.
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Chicago, Tribune
New York
Notre-Dame
Pasadena
Cal
Chicago
Canadian High Commissioner Sees Trade Improvement
In a New Year message from London to the Canadian Press Hon. P. C. Larkin foresees potential new means to enhance trade between the British Isles and Canada. He expresses cautious optimism for a satisfactory solution benefiting both the Dominion and the Motherland.
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P. C. Larkin
London
British Isles
Canada
Dominion
Enrich the blood to cure weak digestion says ad
The ad argues that stomach weakness stems from thin blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the cure. It claims toning the stomach through blood enrichment restores appetite and digestion and cites Mrs Charles La Rose of Fruitland Ontario as a testimonial. Pills cost 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Biography of King Edward VII to be published in March
The first of two promised volumes by Sir Sidney Lee will cover King Edward VII from his birth on November 8 1841 to his accession on January 23 1901. It notes his wide interests and portrays a humane and multifaceted personality.
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Edward VII
Sidney Lee
George
Edward
Immigration to Canada 1924 first eleven months totals 121,685
Immigration from all sources reached 121,685 in the first eleven months of 1924 with 66,925 from Britain, 15,587 from the United States, and 49,172 from other countries. Excluding harvesters, British and other-country immigration rose slightly, while U.S. arrivals fell 3,645 versus 1923. Canadians returning from the United States numbered 34,152 in eight months.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Ontario Gold Output Sets New Monthly Peak in December
Preliminary figures for December show Northern Ontario gold mines produced more gold than any previous month. Tonnage records were broken and aggregate income of producing companies exceeded 2.4 million dollars for the first time. The 1924 output near 25 million dollars, 1925 began with production at a rate approaching 30 million dollars a year.
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Ontario
Duke of York’s Kenya rhinoceros hunt thrill
The Duke of York accompanying his bride on a Kenya visit stalked a huge rhinoceros and fired as the animal charged. A second shot from him and a simultaneous shot by hunter Anderson brought the rhino down, leaving the royal hunter delighted with the adventure.
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Duke of York
George
Kenya
Anderson
Duke
English School Boys May Tour Canada
A group of 159 representative public school boys with their teachers may tour Canada under Overseas Educative League auspices. The plan follows a Canadian official's visit to England to promote secondary school associations in the scheme.
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Dominion
Overseas Educative League
England
New Power Source From Earth's Nether Regions
A professor argues heat power lies in the earth's depths. In Volterra Italy high temperature steam from fumaroles is tapped by boring and used to run large power stations, previously used only for borax.
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Volterra
Italy
Canada bacon export branding under study by Ottawa
Officials of the Department of Agriculture say no specific phase of standardization can be announced now. Toronto reports indicate branding of Canadian export bacon will probably be ordered by Ottawa.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Toronto
Ottawa
Plan for Japan to Europe air flight by Asahi planned
An aeroplane flight from Japan to Europe is to be attempted next spring under Asahi, a Tokio newspaper. Two Briquet aeroplanes with 400 horsepower Lorraine engines ordered from France are being assembled and the Imperial Government including naval, military and radio departments will cooperate. Powerful Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is praised for its healing oils and pain relief, with many testifying to health benefits.
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Japan
Europe
The
Asahi
Tokio
France
Dr. Thomas
Young Brooklyn Boy Wins Painting Contest Honors
Duncan Campbell, 10, of Brooklyn, crowned master artist among 8,000 school children judged by three professionals and twenty six supervisors from pub lc schools. He won two gold medals for his work and for setting an artistic record not matched since the contest began thirteen years ago.
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Publc
Duncan Campbell
Brooklyn
U.S. Trade With Canada Declines in November 1924
The United States imported goods from Canada valued at 35143564 during November 1924, down from 38452037 in November 1923. Exports to Canada in November 1924 totaled 59107707 versus 45742735 in November 1923.
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United States
Canada
Miller's Worm Powders Help Childs Health
Woman's guide notes that worms affect infants and warns of harm without remedy. Miller's Worm Powders are praised as an effective treatment that expels worms and eases the child's discomfort for smoother recovery.
Winnipeg Board of Trade forms Mining Bureau
The Winnipeg Board of Trade announces the creation of a Mining Bureau. The bureau will gather data on Manitoba's mining situation and work to boost mineral production in the province.
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Winnipeg Board of Trade
Manitoba
Origin of I'll tell the world in Shakespearean eve
A note traces the slang phrase I'll tell the world to its Shakespearean roots in Measure for Measure spoken by Isabella. She declares with a stretched throat she will tell the world aloud what kind of man thou art.
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Isabella
Canadian Packing Industry Slaughters 1923 Totals Report
Government estimates show in 1923 Canada slaughtered 2,256,594 hogs, up by 29,182 from the prior year. Cattle and sheep slaughtered reached 812,142 and 499,745 respectively.
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Canada
Alberta co operatives report 37.7 million turnover in 1923
The Provincial Department of Agriculture records show 40 co operative bodies in Alberta including the wheat pool achieved a total turnover of 37,723,000 dollars in 1923. Sunday Island in the Pacific rises 2,000 feet above five miles of water and is described as the tallest mountain in the world.
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Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Wheat Pool
Sunday Island
Pacific
England Sets Five Pound Tax Per Horsepower on Cars
A new tax in England imposes five pounds for each horsepower of an automobile, affecting vehicle owners and manufacturers. The levy targets engine power and will influence car prices and demand, with revenue directed to public projects.
Oldest Known Fork from 1632 Found in English House
A fork dated 1632 is identified as the oldest known example still in existence. The discovery adds to early modern dining artifacts and offers a glimpse into 17th century domestic life in England.
British Columbia Gold Export Embargo Extended
A Vancouver meeting of mining men and wholesale merchants passed a resolution urging the continuation of the Canadian gold export embargo for another year. It calls for no placer gold export permits in British Columbia and for renewal of the mining act during its next revision, one year from July.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
Manitoba Hotelmen Press for Beer Sale Referendum Change
Premier Bracken and Attorney General Craig told a Winnipeg hotelkeepers delegation that Manitoba cannot consistently implement a beer sale amendment aligned with Alberta and Quebec. Hotel men argued public opinion has shifted since the previous referendum on beer and light wines.
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Alberta
Quebec
Manitoba
John Bracken
R. W. Craig
Winnipeg
Manitoba Quarry Wins Montreal Stone Contract
A Manitoba quarry firm secured the contract to supply a large quantity of stone for a new Montreal apartment building. Stone will be quarried at Garson, Manitoba with many planners and quarrymen engaged all winter to fulfill the order.
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Canada
United States
Montreal
Garson
Man
Buckan Sails Trials Show 9 Knot Speed in Heavy Seas
Anton Flettner reported the sailless wind driven Buckan reached 9 knots in rough sea trials. He declared satisfaction with the vessel's seaworthiness as the Buckan set course for Lubeck and likely Sweden.
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Anton Flettner
Buckan
Flettner
Lubeck
Sweden
Airship Powered by Pedals With Birdlike Wings
A newly built airship from a European mechanic operates by foot pedals and features wings that flap like a bird, combining manual propulsion with avian-inspired design.
Grace Kitchen’s Battle With Nerves and Weak Heart
Mrs Grace Kitchen of St George Ontario describes severe pneumonia after effects leaving her weak and exhausted. She suffered sleepless nights and fainting spells due to a weak heart, eventually bedridden for weeks before finding a turning point after reading about a remedy.
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Grace Kitchen
St. George, Ont
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Boost Patient’s Strength
A testimonial describes rapid weight gain and improved ability to perform housework and outdoor tasks after using Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills. The writer claims five boxes yielded a 25 pound gain and urges others to try the remedy.
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Milburn
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