Eastern GM plant in Regina marks Western industrial shift
The General Motors Corporation of Canada plans a million dollar manufacturing and assembly plant in Regina, signaling Eastern industry backing Western growth. The move aims to lower freight costs, stimulate regional raw material use, and spur broader national economic unity with more branch factories across the West.
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General Motors Corporation of Canada
Regina
Saskatchewan
Canada
Winnipeg
West
Prairie Provinces
Western
Prairie West
Alberta Sells Lacombe and Northwestern Railway
A cheque for 1 510 582.59 turned over to Alberta’s treasurer by Canadian Pacific Railway on May 10 purchased the Lacombe and Northwestern Railway. The company gained full possession and title, with all securities and land stock. New directors named D C Coleman G A Walker George Fox C D Porter and George Hutton.
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Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lacombe and Northwestern Railway
D. C. Coleman
Canadian Pacific
G. A. Walker
Calgary
George Fox
Edmonton
C. D. Porter
George Hutton
Woman Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Product in Ontario
Mrs W V Russet of Fenwick Ontario says she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life for nervous feelings appetite and strength. She has taken a dozen bottles and now recommends it to other women facing similar troubles.
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Fenwick
Ont
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. V. Russet
R. R. No
Ontario
Radium Based Explosive Claimed Superior To TNT
California Institute of Technology professors report a new explosive using radium as a key ingredient is 20 percent more powerful than TNT and 15 percent more effective than commercial dynamite in official tests. Invented by Captain H. R. Zimmer of Los Angeles, tests were conducted by Lt Colonel L. M. Adams. An ounce of each explosive was tested in lead jars by measuring blast expansion. Zimmer refused further analysis to keep the formula secret.
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California Institute of Technology
H. R. Zimmer
Los Angeles
L. M. Adams
Zimmer
United States War Department
Federal tax take 1927 28 rises despite rate cut
Federal income tax collections for the fiscal year 1927 28 totalled 56 570 972 dollars, up about 9 million from the prior year despite a reduction in the income tax last year. Montreal contributed 17 374 963 dollars, Toronto 4percent 13 520 640, and Vancouver 5 440 359 dollars.
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Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
A Palace On Wheels Train Carried Afghan King Across India
The palace train with teak coaches and gold-bronzed fittings carried the King of Afghanistan and his entourage on his homeward journey through India. It features silver bathrooms electric fans and stoves and spans 280 yards needing four great engines over the Quetta Cha mountainous section.
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Afghanistan
India
Quetta
Cha
Air Patrol Reports Ice Clearing in Hudson Straits
Flying operations resume in Hudson Straits as ice clears at the eastern end and breaks up in the center and west. Officials say an ice breaker could open a channel now. none is available but one is to be ready before next spring. Navigation may open much earlier than expected despite uncertain timing.
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Hudson Straits
Straits
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Relief From Rheumatism
An Ontario woods worker describes stalled health from rheumatism and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with removing swelling and stiffness after a few weeks. He notes continued use kept him in good condition and urges others to obtain the medicine from local dealers or by mail at 50c a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Great West Airways to Begin Operations on Prairies
Backed by Calgary’s prominent citizens and led by Capt. F R McCall, Great West Airways Limited plans operation within a month with Calgary as base. Company aims to cover aviation services including pilot and air engineer instruction across the prairies west of Winnipeg. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted for sprains bruises promising swelling reduction and pain relief.
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Calgary
F. R. McCall
D.S.O
MLC
D.F.C
Great West Airways, Limited
Prairies
Winnipeg
Thomas
Britain’s Air Mail Growth Signals Expanded British Postal Service
Air mail activities in Britain are growing rapidly with London letters totaling 27,000 pounds in 1927 versus 17,000 in 1926. Air parcels rose to 74,000 pounds in 1927 from 55,000 in 1926, and 10,000 pounds of letter mail were carried to Europe in the last year.
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Britain
London
Airplane despatchers to use radio for flight coordination
Radio advances create a new air service role. Ground radiophone stations will host despatchers to guide aircraft by night, linking pilots with land beacons spaced up to thirty miles apart. High powered lights and towers reduce isolation in transcontinental air routes.
New Market Push for Purebred Hogs Abroad
The B C branch of the Canadian Swine Breeders Association has spent a year seeking new markets for purebred hogs, focusing on Australia and New Zealand. Interest surged after New Zealand lifted a stock embargo for hogs with a clean bill of health.
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B.C
Canadian Swine Breeders’ Association
Antipodes
Australia
New Zealand
Asthma Relief Promised by Kellogg Remedy
Asthma typically strikes at night when rest is needed, weakening strength and nerves. Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is presented as a proven, years-tested relief solution with a trial urged to convince readers.
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J. D. Kellogg
Labor Shortage Hits Daweton Yukon Mining Camps
A scarcity of labor in Dawson and White Horse Yukon prompts a call for 50 to 75 workers for summer until the camps close around October. Positions include dredges hydraulics and camp work with Dawson dock wages from 90 cents to one dollar per hour. Longshore work varies with ore shipments from Mayo. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator advertised as a safe deworming medicine for children.
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Yukon
Dawson
White Horse
Mayo
Dawson Dock
Edison Receives 1928 Gold Medal From Society of Arts
Thomas A. Edison awarded the 1928 gold medal for Science by the Society of Arts and Sciences. A large public testimonial in New York is planned when the medal is formally presented, likely to draw ambassadors, science leaders, university heads, and industry officials.
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Society of Arts and Sciences
Thomas A. Edison
New York
Edison
Free Dental Service Reaches Saskatchewan Across Province
Nearly 836,000 people received a preventive dentistry course in a 60 day program organized by the Canadian Dental Hygiene Council. The drive offered free treatment to about one thousand individuals and distributed 95,000 books and pamphlets while presenting mouth health insights to 100,000 children with screenings and charts.
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Saskatchewan
U.S
Canadian Dental Hygiene Council
Harry S. Thomson
Dominion
Fur Farming Leases Open in Alberta Swamp District
In the St. Paul de Metis area of Alberta fur farming leases are now available and drawing interest with a number of applicants submitted for the program.
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St. Paul de Metis
Alberta
Dairy Faculty Dean to Represent Province at London Conference
N. S. Golding of the University of British Columbia dairy faculty will represent that province at the World's Dairy Conference in London this year.
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N. S. Golding
University of British Columbia
London
Suez Canal Project Cost About 127 Million Dollars
The article notes the Suez Canal cost roughly 127 million dollars to complete. It highlights the scale of the project and the financial investment involved, indicating its significance for global trade and navigation.
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Suez Canal
Japan to Buy 1000 Poultry for Experimental Farms
The Japanese government plans a five year programme to purchase 1000 birds annually for its five experimental farms. Some birds will likely come from British Columbia, underscoring the Canada profile from the World Poultry Congress in Ottawa last year. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as digestive aids and worm remedies.
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British Columbia
Ottawa
Spirit of St. Louis Goes to Smithsonian
Lindbergh's famed airplane Spirit of St. Louis is placed in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. The old craftsman marvel will be shown to future generations as a testament to daring and flight.
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Lindbergh
St. Louis
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Hay Fever use Minard's claim in prison context
Nearly 50 men over a year of age are inmates of Canadian prisons. The notice mentions Hay Fever and Minard's in connection with medical or remedy references within the penal system.
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Ana Reety
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Gyproc
Gypeum and Alabastine Limited
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