Canada in 1928 A Year of Prosperity and Stable Progress
A retrospective on Canada in 1928 notes broad gains across provinces with better employment, rising manufacturing westward, and a larger Pacific market. It highlights strong agriculture, rail developments, improved revenues and debt reduction, and an absence of major disasters or unrest, forecasting confidence for 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Maritimes
Quebec
Ontario
Prairie
Hudson Bay Railway
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
C.P.R
C.N.R
Alberta
West
Pacific Coast
Dominion
Rest Home For Horses At Welbeck Abbey
Overworked London horses finding refuge as guests of the Duchess of Portland at Welbeck Abbey. She buys strays, sends them to a Midlands rest home, where they recover and later return to work fit and strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Welbeck Abbey
Duchess of Portland
Midlands
Bread and butter drivers in New York traffic note
A New York paper labels very careful autoists as bread and butter drivers and suggests they avoid traffic jams by steady, cautious driving. The remark underscores prudence behind slow, steady travel in city streets.
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New York
Women Trained for Domestic Work Abroad
The Overseas Settlement Department plans residential hostels to train women in domestic management before overseas employment. A hostel opened last December by the Duchess of York at Market Harborough has proved successful, with further hostels planned for Scotland Lancashire Newcastle on Tyne and Wales.
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Overseas Settlement Department
Kingdom
Duchess of York
Market Harborough
Scotland
Lancashire
Newcastle on-Tyne
Wales
No More Asthma Remedy Promises Relief
Advertisement touts Dr J D Kel loge’s asthma remedy as a cure for asthma, claiming it stops choking and helps sleep through the night. It urges readers to try a trial to verify the claimed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelloge
Lady Hosts House Party With Silverware Secured
In a staged scene the new lady of the house asks about silverware as the butler, already tasked with the furniture, confirms there will be enough at the start of the evening.
Belgian market favors Canadian goods says trade chief
In Brussels interview Canadian trade commissioner Jean Guay says Belgian interest in Canada grows aided by Canadian firms. Belgians now favor Canadian wheat flour rubber goods automobiles lobster leather zinc and lead ores asbestos wallpaper and silk goods. Guay cites shipper demand and steady orders from Belgian firms expanding Canada’s trade reach. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as safe deworming remedy for children.
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Europe
Jean J. Guay
Belgium
Brussels
Canada
Guay
Antwerp
Lapland
Halifax
Dominion
Quay
Arms Parley Fails To Launch Global Arms Control Plan
At the League of Nations parley Count Von Bernstoff of Germany urged broad discussion on a universal arms production control plan but no speaker rose to open it. The commission adjourned after naming a sub commission as nations disagree on private production details while most accept government production control in principle.
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League of Nations
Count von Bernstoff
Germany
Commission
Bernstoff
Worms and Law in a Burmese Woman’s Tale
A fragmentary note contends with common complaints and a peculiar remedy theme. It mentions Mother Graves and a “Worm waterminator” as possible remedies, and hints at Burmese women engaging with law.
Blind Fund Helps Aberdeen Shopkeeper Improve Display
A fancy goods dealer in Aberdeen replaces a shabby blind after a friend notes it harms business. He funds a new blind by placing a collection box labeled for the blind, and gains enough to pay for it. The change boosts customer appeal and sales.
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Aberdeen
Likely Auction Of 20000 Acres Of Indian Lands Near Peace River
The government plans to auction over 20 000 acres of Indian lands including prime agricultural areas in the Peace River District. A survey is underway in the north country by W Morrison inspector of Indian agencies for the three western provinces based at Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River District
W. Morrison
Regina
Frost Bites and Chilblains Remedy Promised
Frost bites arise from icy winds and cold exposure while chilblains come from slush. The text touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as an excellent treatment that counters inflammation and relieves pain with prompt action and simple application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
No Speed Artist Pigeon Returns Home After Two-Year Race
A truly slow racing pigeon, once started in Worcester, completed a two year journey to return to its owner in Little Drayton Shropshire England. The tale hinges on its tardy pace rather than swift feats.
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Worcester
Little Drayton
Shropshire
England
Boundary Line Sermons Split Parishes at Moravian Chapel
Moravian Chapel at Fetter Lane in London claims two distinctions. The preacher speaks to listeners in a different parish, the boundary between St. Bride's and St. Dunstan's-in-the-West running before the pulpit. The chapel dates to 1738 with past preachers including Wesley Whitefield and Richard Baxter.
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Fetter Lane
London
England
St. Bride’s
St. Dunstan's-in-the-West
Wesley, Whitefield
Richard Baxter
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Renewal of Vitality
A promotional note claims many women near breakdown can recover with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It cites a Manitoba woman who suffered anaemia and heart palpitations, improving after several weeks of use and returning to work. Pills available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 50c a box.
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Dr. Williams
Alex. McInnes
Bowsman River
Man
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Alberta to Operate Salt Well in McMurray Country
The Alberta government will operate its salt well in McMurray country next year. Salt was struck at a depth of 670 feet. An odd exchange about a church choir underscores local humor. Minard’s Liniment is advertised for chapped hands. The Equitable Building in New York reports 24,000,000 cubic feet of space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
McMurray Country
Equitable
New York
Canada Emigration Talks Spark Labour Interest in Britain
In the House of Commons Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland says two of ten miners from Hamilton were sent to Canada with harvesters to study conditions. Their expenses came from voluntary funds, with Hamilton speakers unpaid and not government staff. The talks promote opportunities in the Dominion and have prompted applicants for government agricultural training ahead of emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Arthur Steel-Maitland
Hamilton
Lanarkshire
Canada
Dominion
Ministry of Labor
Aviator Killed In Canal Crash At Brooks Field
Cadet Phillip H. Atkinson of Asheville North Carolina died when his plane plunged from 200 feet into the barracks porch at Brooks Field wrecking the ship and porch. The incident ends a young airman’s life in an instant. Burns and Scalds offers Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, advised for kitchen burns with immediate relief and quick recovery.
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Phillip H. Atkinson
Asheville
N.C
Brooks Field
Thomas
Bridegroom’s Gift Clock Fails Amid Strikes
In a bustling wedding scene, Mrs Junebride Oh laments broad disruptions as strikes ripple through daily life while the clock from a brother’s wedding gift remains stubbornly nonfunctional, underscoring a satirical note on time and careers.
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Junebride
Berlin Theatre Stunt Encourages Audience Improv
The New Theatre in Berlin invites audiences to supply the title for an imaginary play. Actors improvise plot and dialogue as it proceeds, with the stunt described by the Sault Ste. Marie Star as a pedestrian hop and hurry.
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Berlin
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