Government as a Business Concern in Canada's Dominion
The piece argues that Canada has evolved from a small public service state into a vast government run business empire. It traces postwar railway consolidation, nationalized shipping, telegraphs, hotels, and the merchant marine under federal ownership. It notes mixed prospects for financial success and promises further discussion on provincial ventures next week.
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Canada
North America
Fathers of Confederation
New Dominion
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Intercolonial Railway
British Columbia
Confederation
Pacific Coast
C.P.R
National Transcontinental
Grand Trunk Pacific
Government of
Intercolonial
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Pacific Railways
Canadian National Railways
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Dominion
Doctor Hett Advocates National Medical Pay Plan
Dr. Hett former mayor of Kitchener said most medical operations are unnecessary and urged government salaries for doctors. He proposed public education through lectures to promote healthful living as a national approach.
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Hett
Kitchener
Weiland
Astrologers in China Face Peril If Predictions Fail
In China a few astrologers practice a perilous craft. When a so called prophet predicts an event that does not occur, he risks losing his head.
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China
Manitoba Agricultural Survey Aims to Probe Unproductive Lands
The Manitoba Government launches a province wide agricultural survey to identify causes and remedies for unproductive land. Meetings will collect farmers experiences and difficulties while experts in attendance provide immediate advice. The effort also gathers data to support immigration planning.
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Manitoba
Western Canada Construction Value Tops Seventy-One Million
Construction in Western Canada totaled 71,185,100 dollars for the past year, compared with 28,619,100 in 1919 and 19,634,900 in 1918, indicating substantial growth in activity across the region.
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Canada
New Market For Alberta Coal At Coast
The next months likely bring a new market for Central Alberta coal mines on the North Pacific coast. Potential outlet lies in bunkering smaller steamboats and trawlers and fueling Northern British Columbia industries, with storage at Prince Rupert needed for large coal shipments from Tiara.
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Alberta
North Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Catarrhozone Advertises Nostril Delivery Cure
Advertises Catarrhozone as a nostril delivered remedy for colds and catarrh claiming rapid ten minute relief. Promotes vapor reaching lungs and bronchial tubes and warns against substitutes. Priced large two months’ treatment $1.00 small 50c sample 25c available from dealers in Kingston Canada.
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Kingston
Canada
Newfoundland suspends sealing restrictions for spring hunt
The Newfoundland Government lifts all restrictions on sealing for one season. Seal herds on the Labrador coast and at the mouth of the St Lawrence River will be hunted by vessels from St Johns with the same number of hunters as usual, per the government announcement.
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Labrador
St Lawrence River
St Johns
Newfoundland
Marriage Mention in London Tatler Quip
Fragment from London Tatler noting Mrs Smaie’s second marriage with a humorous exchange about chores and washing. One speaker wishes happiness while another remarks on needing help at home and avoiding buying a donkey. The snippet reflects social chatter of the period.
Relief from Asthma Remedy Promises Immediate Help
The ad claims asthma sufferers can find relief quickly with Dr DP Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. It emphasizes the unpredictability of attacks and asserts the remedy helps at once, allowing patients to enjoy life again.
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DP. Kellogg
Too many men strive for a liberal share of what isn’t theirs
A terse sentiment notes that many individuals push hard to obtain a generous portion of property that does not belong to them, underscoring a critique of greed and entitlement.
Quebec Forest Service sends Laval graduates abroad for six months
The Quebec Government is sending four Provincial Forest Service graduates from Laval University to Europe for six months of advanced study in France Belgium Switzerland and Germany. They will study saw milling silvicultural practice reforestation aerial photography forest research wood technology and wood utilization with emphasis on market development for hardwoods through wood using industries.
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Quebec
Provincial Forest Service
Forest School of Laval University
Europe
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Germany
How to Make Good Cake
A compact early guide for home bakers detailing oven readiness and essential equipment. It lists tools, ingredients, and stepwise mixing, urging careful measuring and proper shortening temperature before folding in beaten egg whites and baking in layers or pans.
Classic Frosted White Cake Filling from Old Recipe
Instructions describe making a light brown sugar and evaporated milk mixture tested in cold water until a soft ball forms, then butter and vanilla are added and heated to spreading consistency. Options include plain white cake with melted chocolate or a white cake with chocolate fudge frosting. A second method uses gravlited sugar, brown sugar, milk, bitter chocolate or cocoa with butter vanilla, cooked to a soft ball and beaten to thick spreadable frosting.
Mibbons to Farmers
Western Canadian farmers have already received over 200 million dollars for the 1920 wheat crop, signaling large-scale payments and support from government or related programs amid postwar adjustments. The report notes the substantial payout and its impact on farm income.
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Canada
Mumbled Exchange Over Mangle Work
A rustic quarrel shows Garn sniping at a rival about turning the mangle as the other retorts with a stubborn defense of his strength and pride. The dialogue captures rough, humorous rural tension.
Pluck News Brief Lays Bare Quick Loss and Luck
A concise report notes that Pluck revealed no delay or remorse after a setback, signaling resilience and steady pace. The brief highlights swift action and a calm response despite misfortune, underscoring a decisive approach.
A Fat Man's Troubles Outweigh Sympathizers
A short aphorism notes that a heavyset man encounters more difficulties than friends offer aid, reflecting social disdain and personal burden without specific events or individuals.
Saskatchewan Wheat Output Rises but Yields Lag
Saskatchewan reports 133,135,274 bushels of wheat in 1920, up 23,141,589 from 1919. Average yield 112 bushels per acre, below the 14.5 bushel estimate due to July heat and drought. Planted area 10,001,069 acres with better rainfall forecasts for next season and improved land conditions after heavy fall rains.
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Saskatchewan
Statistics Branch
Department of Agriculture
Veal or Pork Question Tests Taste and Truth
A husband and wife banter about meat in a humorous exchange. She asks if the cogs are veal or pork, he cannot tell by taste, she implies it should not matter what the meat is. The joke hinges on mistaken identity.
Winter Weather Hard on Little Ones
Canadian winter climates harm infants health as mothers restrict outdoor airing. Babies confined indoors develop discomfort, colds, and irritability. Baby's Own Tablets advertised as a mild laxative to regulate digestion and prevent colds, sold by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont for 25 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ford Co Pays Eight Million Dollar Employee Bonuses
Ford Motor Company began paying bonuses totaling eight million dollars to about 77 000 employees. Each worker received an average of 112.45 dollars as paymasters opened at 10 oclock. A long queue stretched four city blocks and crowds crowded the street while police and special officers kept order. Payments were finished after dark, with an estimated five weeks needed to complete the distribution. About 250 000 dollars were paid in the first eight hours.
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Ford Motor Company
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for Burns in Every Kitchen
A historic ad proclaims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil cures burns and scalds without preparation. It urges keeping the remedy ready in kitchens for immediate relief as pain subsides quickly. The note also cites a geologist predicting the Dead Sea will become a solid mass of coarse material within the next hundred years.
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Thomas
Dead Sea
Frost Bites and Chilblains Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The article says chilblains stem from cold exposure and frost bite from icy winds. It recommends Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as an excellent preparation to counteract inflammation and ease pain with prompt action and simple application.
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Thomas
Austria imposes wartime labor rule amid postwar pressures
A captioned note states Austria demands employers rehire as many workers as before the war, a policy reflecting postwar reconstruction. The second line contrasts a romantic maxim about lovers existing only in two places: where the beloved is and where she is not.
When Grandmother Was a Girl Golgen Medical Discovery Ad
An old time promotional note extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a nonalcoholic tonic from roots and barks. It claims the remedy revitalizes blood and vitality, urging readers to send 10 cents to Bridgeburg Ontario for a trial package.
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Golgen
Dr. Pierce
Long Distance Call Spans 5000 Miles From Ottawa to Vancouver
A historic telephone call connected Ottawa Bell’s long distance operator to Vancouver via Ottawa New York Chicago Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle and finally Vancouver. The 3 minute conference transmitted clear voices end to end and cost 1628 dollars.
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Vancouver
Ottawa Bell Telephone Service
Ottawa
New York
Chicago
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
Itch Cured In 30 Minutes By Sanitary Lotion
A druggists claims Wolfords Sanitary Lotion cures Itch Masge also called Prairie Scratches Texas Itch Sew Year Itch and scabies in 31 minutes. The notice presents a bold remedy across several names and mentions contagious scratches.
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Wolfords
Druggista
Islands of the British Isles Said Counted At 5500
A Toronto letter notes the common view of three main islands but states that when counting all sizes there are about 5500 islands comprising the British Isles and United Kingdom.
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British Isles
United Kingdom
Toronto
Otar
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Anada
Pancy
Mrs. Smaie
London Tatler
Minard
Pluck
Skatchewan
Ford Co
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Imperial Eureka
Imperial Oil Limited
N. U
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