Railway Politics Boldly Races Northward Across Canada
Western Canada faces a railway boom as both Canadian Pacific and Canadian National seek charters to build hundreds of miles north into Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. A fierce Ottawa battle looms with plans to connect east and west lines by north south routes and unlock vast northern wealth. The move promises a dramatic reshaping of Canada’s map and economy with new jobs and markets.
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Canada
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchwan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Ottawa
Hudson Bay Railway
Hudson Bay
Montreal
Prairies
Western Canada
Atlantic
Pacific Sea-Boards
Tidewater
Prairie
C.P.R
Pacific
Canada-United States Boundary Line
Coal Resources Study at Chana Fuel Research Labs
The new Fuel Research Laboratories of the Department of Mines at Chana were designed and equipped to investigate and develop the Dominion coal resources.
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Department of Mines
Chana
Dominion
Eclectric Oil Proves Power Across Lands
Fresh supplies in demand as Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil is introduced and ordered in increased quantities. The portable bottle product is celebrated for consistent potency no matter the latitude.
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Thomas
Canadian Cheese Production in 1926 Reaches 171 Million Pounds
Canadian cheese factories produced 171 731 631 pounds in 1926 valued at 61 753 390 dollars. The figure reflects output and value across the industry during the year.
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Canada
Proves Columbus Was Spaniard
A Pontevedra Parish archive document argues Christopher Columbus was born in that Spanish town, supporting the claim he was a Spaniard rather than Genoese. The record also includes 64 descriptions of Columbus burial rites.
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Proves Columbus
Pontevedra Parish
Christopher Columbus
America
Genoa
Italy
Columbus
Frenchman born centenary of eyelet inventor Go bin Daude
The piece notes the centenary of birth of Francois-Jean-Guillaume Gobin Daude the inventor of the metal eyelet. The eyelet first aided corset production then later found use in shoes boosting the footwear and corsetry industries.
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Francois-Jean-Guillaume Gobin-Daude
Snake Bites Kill Over Million in Texas Cattle Each Year
Texas ranchers face annual losses from venomous bites as cattle deaths exceed one million dollars in value. Researchers note prevention and monitoring are key to reducing fatalities and financial impact.
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Texas
Simple Precautions Against Flu Sore Throat
A short home treatment warns that flu starts as a cold with throat soreness and chest involvement. Gargle the throat with Nerviline three times daily and rub on Nerviline for chest relief. Also take Dr Hamiltons Pills to purge impurities and support recovery from grippe influenza and bad colds.
Alberta Peer’s Estate Headed for Near Million Value
The Earl of Egmont of Priddis Alberta says his fal len estate will approximate one million dollars. The bulk centers on Avon Castle Ringwood Hampshire with 1309 surrounding acres. About $40,000 has been spent recently on land and residence improvements. Investments in stocks shares and war bonds are said to total a large sum.
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Earl of Egmont
Priddis
Alta
Calgary
Avon Castle
Ringwood
Hants
Stomach Restorer Claims Pink Pills Cure Dyspepsia
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia caused by poor blood. It cites Mrs Lucy A Cushing of West Bethel Maine after nine or ten boxes, claiming restored health at age 76. Pills available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Lucy A. Cushing
Kempt
N.S
West Bethel
Medicine
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Canadian Society Dinner Hosts Two Foreign Senators
The Canadian Society of New York gathered two guests at its annual dinner, Hon. P. Beaubien of the Canadian Upper Chamber and Hon. Simeon D. Fess of Ohio, U S House. Fess spoke on Kellogg treaty and cruiser program, urging pursuit of war bans while Beaubien praised Canada’s recent progress and bright future.
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Canadian Society of
New York
P. Beaubien
K.C
United States House
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Fess
United States
Beaubien
Canada
Dominion
When You Grow Up You Shall Be a Gentleman
A brief line from Jugent Munich contrasts a child’s wish to imitate a father with the expectation to become a gentleman, highlighting parental guidance and the desire for personal identity.
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Dadddy
Grand Duke Nicholas Dies in Antibes of Pneumonia
The prominent Russian military figure and royalist claimant to the throne Grand Duke Nicholas, cousin of the late Czar, died of pneumonia at his Antibes home in France.
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Grand
Nicholas
Czar
Antibes
France
Modernistic wrap-around wool dress pattern
Pattern No 342 designed for school and college girls and youthful women features a wrap-around skirt with side drape, molded diagonal neckline, jabot frill, dart fitted sleeves with belt, and blue buckles. Available in multiple bust sizes from 16 to 42 inches and requires 27 yards of 40 inch material plus contrast. Pattern price 25 cents.
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Dart
Arsenic Production in Canada and Ore Exports
Canada produces all white arsenic from northern Ontario arsenical silver cobalt nickel ores. Arsenical gold concentrates are shipped from British Columbia to the United States. Hewitt jokes about writers seeking humor while Jewett responds with a brief greeting.
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Canada
Ontario
British Columbia
United States
Canada Leads the Way in Imperial Loyalty Editorial
The London Sunday Times lauds Canada’s increased British immigrant quota and penny postage as proofs of imperial loyalty. It urges Britain to follow Canada’s example, promotes propaganda and finance support, and backs a common empire stamp as a symbol of unity with Churchill urged to act.
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London Sunday Times
Canada
Great Britain
Sunday Times
Winston Churchill
New Metallurgical Discovery Promises Metal Coatings
An advertisement by Einstein Electro-Chemical Process Ltd proclaims a breakthrough claiming the most important metallurgical advance since steel. It asserts non conductor materials like wood silk and porcelain can be electroplated to gain corrosion resistance and ironlike strength, enabling metalized woodwork textiles and even aviation and shipbuilding applications. The British Admiralty and Air Service are said to have ordered items treated by the process.
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Einstein Electro-Chemical Process, Ltd
London
Laxative For Baby That Stays Down Castoria Ad
Castoria is a gentle vegetable laxative claimed to be safer than castor oil for infants. The ad says it soothes fretful babies and helps feverish, constipated children sleep and feel better. Endorsed by medical professionals with the Chas. H. Fletcher signature.
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Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Kellogg Explains War Renunciation Treaty Limitation
Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Paris pact does not bind signatories to defend any country attacked for defying the treaty. He noted Canada would not join unless the limitation was understood.
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Frank B. Kellogg
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Canada
Manquare: Beyond Income Not Desirable Home says Acquaintance
An acquaintance argues the least desirable living place is one beyond a person’s income, suggesting financial boundaries shape comfort and stability more than any locale. The remark frames poverty as a barrier to a satisfactory life.
Minard’s Liniment and marriage ages in England
The source notes Minard's Liniment for grippe and flu. It also states the most common marriage ages in England are 23 for brides and 24 for bridegrooms. A power shovel under construction in St Louis will dig fifteen cubic yards per bite.
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England
St. Louis
Remarkable Asthma Remedy Promises Relief and Records
Awful Asthma Attacks is there and a family member in distress is urged to try Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The ad touts a long successful track record across continents and even beyond the seas. It cites extraordinary zoo records as proof of remarkable performance.
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J. D. Kellogg
Minard's Liniment Prevents Flu in Stables Turned Court
In a striking reuse of space, the former Kaiser’s palatial stables in Berlin are repurposed as the city’s first indoor tennis court. The transformation signals a bold shift in urban recreation and health branding as Minard's Liniment gains attention for flu prevention claims.
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Kaiser
Berlin
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Johnnie
London Zoo
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