Criticism of Canada’s Banking System and Farm Credit
The article argues that provincial critiques misstate banking practices and defends Canada’s banking system. It contends banks extend renewals during crop losses and weather disruptions, deny unfair “clean-up man” campaigns, and limit credit only under liquidity and deposit constraints, noting farmers fare comparatively well. It cites U.S. banking instability as a contrast to Canada’s robust system.
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Canada
United States
North Dakota
Lloyd George Orders Overhaul of Army and Navy Estimates
The London Daily Mail reports Mr. Lloyd George as cabinet finance chair directing the army and navy to cut their estimates by more than half. He aims to keep national expenditure for the coming year near 950 million pounds. Also noted are claims over canal lock invention in the fifteenth century by Italians and Dutch. a quip concludes with a man praying for work.
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Army and Navy Department
Lloyd George
Cabinet
London Daily Mail
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Putnam's Corn Extractor ends pain for corns and warts in one day with no soreness. Urges users to avoid substitutes and sells at 2 58 per bottle through dealers.
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Putnam’s Corn Extractor
Putnam's
Bird Film Artist Cocoa Begins Screen Work in New York
A white-feathered bird named Cocoa, also a cockatoo, has begun a film career in New York. The bird impressed a major director and now appears in all bird scenes, earning a good salary.
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New York
Plan to Fortify Panama Canal for Impregnable Defense
US House committee on appropriations for fortifications and sea coast defenses drafts a bill to provide adequate protection for the Panama Canal from air, land, and sea attacks. Members reportedly agree on a plan to make the canal impregnable. The quotation about burying faults closes the fragment.
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Panama Canal
House Committee On
Canal
West erner W. R. Allan elected bank vice president
W R Allan a prominent western figure has been elected vice president of the Union Bank of Canada. He is senior partner of Allan Killam and McKay in Winnipeg, a director of several companies including Scottish Investment Debenture Co Dominion Rubber System Ames Holden McCready and Lake of the Woods Milling Co and is connected with the Canadian Mortgage Association and the J H Sherrard Manufacturing Co.
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W. R. Allan
Union Bank of Canada
Allan, Killam and McKay
Winnipeg
Allan
Canadian Mortgage Association
J. H. Sherrard Manufacturing Company
Scottish Investment Debenture Co
Dominion Rubber System
Ames Holden McCready
Lake of the Woods Milling Co
Like a Grip at the Throat Asthma Remedy Claim
The piece argues asthma is a severe nonfatal disease causing sleepless nights and dread. It promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a reliable treatment that quickly frees restricted airways and cites testimonials. Sold by dealers nationwide.
Toronto Farm Job Ad Draws Very Few Applicants
A Toronto physician advertised for a man to work at his brother's farm about thirty miles from Toronto. With twenty thousand unemployed in the city, only twenty applied and two eligible applicants refused the position.
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Toronto
Baby's Own Tablets Promise a Smile in Every Dose
An old advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as a mild thorough laxative that quickly relieves constipation and indigestion in babies. It claims the remedy calms cross infants, improves mood, and supports health, sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Dr Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Novel Trimmings on This Duvetyn Suit
A redwood duvetyn suit features asymmetric trimming with a silver girdle left side and gray duvetyn appliques on the front. Bone buttons imitate the trimmings while skunk fur accents cuffs collar and trimming. A satin hat completes the ensemble.
Moose Tracks and a Northland Elk Encounter
A hunter depicts fresh moose tracks in deep snow as the animal moves through muskeg and balsam groves. The scene builds toward a potential kill, noting caution to avoid buck fever and to aim for a vital spot before the moose bolts into cover. The piece closes with a segue to a dental student taking drawing lessons.
Mennonites Plan Migration From Canada to Mississippi
The Mennonites in Canada totaling over 162000 prepare to move south east into Mississippi as spring approaches. H A Emerson of Yellow Pine Alabama leading a large land syndicate has met with H M Klaussen representing Manitoba colonies and a deal for 125000 acres at 18 dollars per acre was agreed. Payment includes cash and victory bonds with balance in Canadian currency and an option on another 100000 acres expiring March 1 1921.
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Canada
Mississippi
H. A. Emerson
Yellow Pine
Alabama
H. M Klaussen
Manitoba
Emerson
Mennonths
Lure of a Land By the Sea This Winter Visit the Pacific Coast
After a hard summer you deserve relaxation and renewal. Escape to the Pacific Coast this winter to rejuvenate body and mind. Explore Vancouver and Victoria and enjoy life in the open. Canadian Pacific Railway operates through transcontinental trains offering double daily service. Ask agents for full information.
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Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Victoria
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wealth Comes From Across the Border in 1920
Immigrants entering Canada from the United States brought in 17,519,033 in cash and effects through November. If December matches last year, 1920 total will reach 18,225,520. 1919 saw 18,419,406 from 52,064 arrivals, with avg wealth per immigrant about 353.76.
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Canada
United States
Holloway’s Corn Remover Advertises Pain Relief
Corns are painful growths and Holloway’s Corn Remover will remove them. The ad promotes quick relief and simple treatment for affected feet.
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Holloway
Montana air well keeps a cool store without ice
A Montana well near Thompson Falls pumps air instead of water. The air remains below 35 degrees in heat, cooling a refrigerating room and supplying damp air to a store through a pipe. The owner uses the setup to preserve perishables year round without ice. Winter temperatures show no notable drop.
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Thompson Falls
Montana
French Academy Hears Of Major Egyptian Papyrus Find
Professor Lacan announces at the French Academy a vast papyrus find beneath Der el Medine temple on Thebes west bank. The discovery described as potentially the most important in Egypt, with inscriptions to be translated over years, promising literary and historical revelations.
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Egypt
French Academy
Lacan
Temple of
Der-el-Medine
Thebes
Toothache Answer Stumps Boy in Classroom
A humorous exchange from the Los Angeles Times has a pupil named Tommy Cribbs muttering I had a toothache in response to a teacher’s questioning about yesterday. The teacher asks if the pain has stopped, and Tommy explains the dentist kept it.
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Tommy Cribbs
Tommy
Los Angeles Times
Witness Describes Blue Suit on Stand
A courtroom exchange features a bully-ragging attorney questioning a young witness who recalls a past appearance in court. She confirms the case and vividly describes a blue suit with a white collar cuffs and buttons down the back.
Church magazine appeals to wardens over button shortage
An English church magazine asks wardens to collect and care for all buttons found in the collection due to a shortage. A playful line notes the bashful lover remains in hot water while trying to break the ice.
Warning Issued on Canadian Emigration from London
Col Obed Smith head of the Canadian immigration office in London warns against emigration to Canada at present. He says he has used a soft pedal for months and urges town workers not to be advised to go to Canada now.
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Col Obed Smith
London
Canada
Minard's Liniment for Garget and a French NCO
A brief humorous anecdote about a French non commissioned officer being examined on tactics. When asked for an example of strategy he says that in battle if you run out of ammunition and do not want the enemy to know it, it is good strategy to keep firing.
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Pau
Danderine Promises Hair Revitalization and Shine
An advertisement touts Danderine as affordable hair treatment. It claims rapid results with several applications, removing dandruff and fallen hairs while restoring vitality, brightness, and richer color.
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Gertrude Beresford
Moose
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Northland
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Carter
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