Cooperation as the West’s key to weed control and wealth
The article argues Western Canadian farmers should strengthen production co operation to reduce weed losses and boost profits. It cites groups like United Grain Growers and Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Co and urges local associations to declare war on weeds through collective action, not government measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
United Grain Growers Co
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Co
Prairie
ABC
Winnipeg
Manitoba
West
Western
Canada
United Farmers Local Association
Automobile Registrations Jump Across Western Provinces in 1923
The report shows a notable rise in automobile licenses in 1923 across British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with Canada wide increases from 1922 to 1923. BC up 5400 licenses Alberta up 1250 Saskatchewan up 2500 Manitoba small rise while 1922 saw larger gains over 1921. Also a brief ad promotes Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy citing a long success record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
J. D. Kellogg
Webster Land Company closes 50000 acre Rosthern land deal
The Webster Land Company completed a cash purchase of 50 000 acres of land near Rosthern Saskatchewan. The lands were left vacant by Mennonite settlers bound for Mexico, in a deal reported as a major cash transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Land Company
Rosthern, Sask
Alberta Sheep Breeders Association Reports Wool Sales
E. Ll. Richardson of the Alberta Sheep Breeders' Association in Calgary states that last year the group marketed 90,500 pounds of wool for 155 breeders, with total receipts of 21,849 dollars averaging just over 24 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ll. Richardson
Alberta Sheep Breeders’ Association
Calgary
Creosote Plant Planned in St Boniface City Limits
The City of St Boniface and Dominion Tar and Chemical Company have agreed on land inside the city for a creosoting plant. The deal secures a site for the facility within municipal bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
St. Boniface
Dominion Tar and Chemical Company
Castoria Ad Ilustrates Longstanding Remedy Claim
A dated advertisement extols Fletcher's Castoria as a safe teething remedy used for over 30 years. It emphasizes no narcotics, suitability as a Castor Oil substitute, Paregoric, teething drops, or soothing syrups, and notes proven directions on each package with physician endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Alberta seed grain demand soars after Chicago showcase
The Alberta Department of Agriculture reports heavy orders for its seed grain. International buyers from the United States, Great Britain, and Europe have sent inquiries and more than 150 carloads are requested as the province exports seed grain from its cleaning and marketing plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Women Can Dye Any Garment, Drapery
An advertisement proclaims dyeing and tinting services for clothing and drapery at 15 cents per item, promising restoration of faded fabrics and new life for garments and draperies. The notice emphasizes accessibility and practical home upkeep.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All
The ad asserts you can dye or tint successfully with Diamond Dyes even if new to dyeing. It claims druggists carry all colors and that each package includes directions. A side remark notes married men make better clerks, and aren’t in such a hurry to go home in the evenings.
Nervous woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Donald M McLeod of Springhill Quebec describes severe nervous exhaustion and insomnia before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports dramatic improvement after five boxes and urges others to try the remedy. The pills cost 90 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont with sales tax covered by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. McLeod
Springhill
Que
Sherbrooke Hospital
Dr. Williams
Market for Scrub Horses Faces Government Scrutiny
Saskatchewan horse interests seek new markets for scrub and undersized animals after exporting quality stock, with a push to explore an Oriental market and dispose of objectionables. The Saskatoon Moose Jaw meeting asks federal and provincial governments to help find buyers and to study broader market development.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Clydesdale Club
Moose Jaw
Dominion Clydesdale Horse Association
Saskatchewan Club
Dominion Association
Alaska Aids RAF pilot on world flight route
The territorial government of Alaska will assist Squadron Leader A. S. C. Maclaren of the British Royal Air Force by providing all reasonable services to support his spring 1924 flight over Alaska from April to June. Governor Scott C. Bone announced the Interior Department memorandum promising full cooperation for the voyage across land and sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
A. S.C. Maclaren
Royal Air Force
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Scott C. Bone
Inventions Promise Wireless Copy Transmission Across Distances
The piece notes early wireless technology enabling sending photographs drawings and handwriting to newspapers. It cites French stations testing the method and posits near term practical use for reporters to transmit exact copies, including corrections, from London or Paris to Peking and vice versa. It also mentions Miller's Worm Powders advertised for children restoring appetite and easing stomach pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Peking
London Daily Chronicle
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promised Relief For Back Pain
The ad claims dizzy spells and bearing down pains around the hips and back dissolve with Dr Hamilton's Pills. It asserts irregularities disappear and vital energy is restored, making back trouble forgotten.
Dr Hamilton's Pills Booster of Health Promises
A sick woman regains strength and cheer after using Dr Hamilton's Pills. The claim attributes restored health and vigor to the remedy and promotes the pills as the most helpful medicine, sold at 25 cents by dealers or The Catarrhozone Co. of Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrbozone Co
Montreal
China Philosophy and Its Pragmatic Roots
The Chinese philosophy reflects centuries of experience. It values not minding others' business and shows a dislike of war, offering a pragmatic, modest outlook compared with modern schools and money markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Gazette
Montreal to get modern artificial ice palace
The Ottawa Citizen reports Montreal will have an up to date artificial ice palace similar to Ottawa's. The move involves McGill University Commander J. K. L. Rossa and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company as principal interests.
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Montreal
Ottawa
Ottawa Citmen
McGill University
J. K. L. Rossa
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Palestine Exploration Society Plans Olives Mount Excavation
The Palestine Exploration Society is preparing to begin archaeological excavations on the Mount of Olives, signaling a marked effort to uncover historical layers in a site of religious and historic significance. Local scholars expect discoveries that may illuminate early biblical periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Palestine Exploration Society
the Mount of Olives
Krupp To Take Over Spanish Engineering Firms
The Krupp company plans to acquire La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima founded in 1855 and Cardona Dockyard in Barcelona. They will supply technical staff with Spanish banks funding the expansions. Orders for steamers and locomotives will proceed, easing local unemployment in Barcelona.
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Krupp Company
Germany
Spain
la Maquinista Terrestre Y Maritima
Cardona
Barcelona
Daily Mail
Krupps
We Have No Bananas A 1922 Import Figure
The article notes a claimed fallacy in sentiment about bananas and states that the United States imported nearly 59.6 million bunches in 1922. It translates this to a per person figure of two fifths of a bunch for every man woman and child, referencing the Montreal Herald.
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United States
Montreal Herald
Photographers Exempted From Sales Tax License Rule
The minister of customs and excise announced a change classifying photographers as retailers for sales tax. Photographers will no longer be required to obtain a sales tax license.
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Minister of Customs and Excise
Seven Miles of De Valera Followers Reach Sea
A Punch caption notes that if all of Mr. De Valera's followers were placed end to end they would stretch about seven miles to sea and adds that many people favor the scheme.
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Mr. de Valera
Salvation Army bandsmen in England total
New figures show Salvation Army bandsmen in England amount to 300090.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
England
Tax Conference Invites Provinces to Discuss Canadian Tax System
A meeting of provincial and federal taxation authorities will explore consolidating tax systems for economy. If provinces request, Hon. J. A. Robb says they were invited by the Federal Government to express wishes. Negotiations have not reached a definite stage. Premier Bracken of Manitoba favors cooperation with federal tax collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. A. Robb
Bracken
Manitoba
Keep Minard's Liniment in the House Teacher
A quip about a child and a teacher references classic lines. The exchange contrasts a casual request with a pondered question about Washingtons farewell address. The remark highlights the misfit between easy words and lasting wisdom in a humorous household moment.
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California
Castoria
CE Forlhe
Quebec
Thomas
China
Minard
Aunt Jemima
Union Bank Report
Union Bank of Canada
W. R. Alan
J. W. Hamilton
S. E. Elkin
St. John
N.B
William Price
W. R. Allan
G. H. Thomson
Stephen Haas
M. Bull
Krupp
Washington
Shakespeare
J. A. Macdonald
Giffard
Zach Pree
Lyrmana Linteed
Paul
Seid Everywhere
N. UL. Lee
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