Immense Iron Ore Island Found in Hudson Bay Claim
Two prospectors Samuel Sainsbury and E. E. Laduke depart Toronto en route to Belcher Island in Hudson Bay where they claim 400 million tons of iron ore lie in sight. They bring barges launches and provisions for a two year expedition, targeting nearby islands rich in ore as they push toward Moose Factory.
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Hudson Bay
Canada
Toronto
Discovery Point
Samuel Sainsbury
E. E. Laduke
Belcher’s Island
Hudson’s Bay
Quebec
Cochrane
Pagwatchewan
Moose Factory
Treasure Island
Man Begins Groceries Oddly At Cigar Stand
A man shopping for groceries starts his routine at the cigar stand before proceeding through the store. The detail appears as a humorous or idiosyncratic note in a local market report.
Not Sleep But Health Restored By Nerve Food
Kingston Ontario officer Earnest Clark writes of three years of nervousness headaches neuralgic pains and fatigue. He credits seven boxes of Dr Chase’s Nerve Food with curing all symptoms and restoring health to one hundred percent. Available at all dealers or Edmanson Bates Co Ltd. Teronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co, Ltd
Teronte
Merchants Bank Posts Strong Year of Growth and Profit
The annual Statement of the Merchants Bank of Canada reports assets surpassing 197 million dollars, up nearly 31 million. Deposits rise to 163 million with loans and discounts totaling 113,198,912. net profits reach 1,686,156. A 1 percent bonus increases total shareholder distribution to 1,060,286 while reserves and premises adjustments are noted. Directors led by Sir H. Montagu Allan and General Manager D C Macarow are praised.
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Merchants Bank of Canada
Canada
Dominion
H. Montagu Allan
D. C. Macarow
Better Health Train Proposed By Saskatchewan Social Service
The Social Service Council of Saskatchewan proposes a Better Health Train to travel the province delivering health information. A bulletin by Rev. W. P. Reekie, secretary, outlines social service work, adopted measures, and urgent needs for government and local efforts.
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Social Service Council of
Saskatchewan
W. P. Reekie
Doni «m
Understanding and Self Awareness
This asks about whether anyone truly understands you and if you grasp your own nature. It frames curiosity about intelligence, consciousness, and self comprehension in a broad philosophical way.
Peace River Country to Be Filmed
The federal government grants 2500 to H A Mackie to finance moving pictures of Peace River activities north of the Alberta boundary. A film crew and geologists will travel by rail and river from Montreal to Edmonton then north to Herschel Island, covering over 3000 miles including an eight mile trek between Fort McMurray and Chipewyan.
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Peace River
H. A. Mackie
Edmonton
Alberta
Montreal
Athabasca
Great Stave Lake
MacKenzie River
Herschel Island
Fort McMurray
Chipewavan
Dodd's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Canada Ad
Miss Laur ance Laderont of Bigwood Ontario proclaims Dodd's Kidney Pills relieve kidney disease. The piece argues ninety percent of women’s illnesses originate in weak kidneys and urges others to strengthen kidneys to avoid backache dropsy rheumatism. It ends with a barb about true friends.
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Bigwood
Canada
Dodd
Laurance Laderont
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Promised Cure
An advertisement extols Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for fainting spells, dizziness, weakness, and shortness of breath. A Toronto company claims a user improvement after two boxes, pricing at 50 cents a box with mail order options.
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Milburn
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Torono
Ont
Kiss Location Question Sparks Trial Exchange
In a London courtroom the plaintiff testifies she kissed the defendant on the lips but clarifies she meant in his arms. The counsel presses for the exact location as the exchange highlights confusion during questioning.
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London
Canadian Depot Joans Limited Montreal Listing
A fragment mentions Joans Limited at St. Pearl Street Montreal as part of a Dominion context. Details are incomplete but indicate a Canadian depot listing in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dominion
Joans, Limited
St. Peal St
Montreal
Difficulties of a Garden
The article lists garden placement tips emphasizing sun exposure of at least five hours daily, avoiding thin rocky soils that burn in summer, staying away from large trees that shade and compete for moisture, and avoiding flood-prone areas.
Dr Williams Pink Pills urged for busy business girls and teachers
The ad argues that overtaxed nerves and fatigue plague business women and teachers. It praises Dr Williams Pink Pills as nourishment for tired nerves, claims improved energy and weight, and cites a teacher Miss Mary H Hunt who recovered after using the pills. It notes price and availability from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Mary H. Hunt
Springfield
Ont
Keen Man Keeps Minard’s Laiment in the House
A late night scene at a territorial camp features a horseman approaching guarded by a sentry. After a challenge, the regimental commander becomes recognized and learns the soldier was practicing posted duty with no one assigned.
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Colone
Gold in the Sea Exceeds All Mines Ever Found
Estimations say one grain of gold per ton of seawater. With 300 cubic miles of ocean and over 4,000,000,000 tons per cubic mile the oceans hold about 9,000,000,000 tons of gold, more than all mined gold in history.
Battle of Waterloo Began and Ended in Eight Hours
The report notes that the battle of Waterloo commenced and concluded within eight hours. It records the duration as a swift engagement and highlights the rapid pace of the campaign action.
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Waterloo
BC Farmers Unite Formation of United Farmers in BC
A joint Kelowna convention of farmers institutes and United Farmers adopts a revised constitution and pledges members to amalgamate. The action marks the initial step toward a united organization ready to improve farmers interests and, if needed, enter politics to secure protections and privileges.
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United Farmers’ Body
British Columbia
Kelowna
Farmers’ Institutes
United Farmers
United Farmers’ Organization
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure
Advertises Danderine as a scalp friendly tonic that removes dandruff and stops hair loss. Claims it penetrates to hair roots, restores vitality, and leaves hair thicker and brighter after several uses. Sold cheaply at drug or toilet counters.
Back to the Land Drives Western House Shortage Relief
Officials in the railway lands department say the back to the land movement eases the western housing shortage as about 100 families per week leave Winnipeg since May 1. The exodus from the city to rural areas is cited as a key factor in the shift.
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Railway Lands’ Department
Winnipeg
Financial Problems Of Bulgaria In 20th Century Press
Bulgaria faces massive war debts and a tiny gold and silver reserve. Indemnity to allies totals 450 million dollars with a national debt in the billions. War debt reaches about 2 billion dollars as revenue last year was 35 million. The lev's value has collapsed from 20 cents to about 1.25. Prime Minister Alexander Stambelisky seeks U.S. loan.
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Bulgaria
Alexander Stambelisky
United States
Exportation of Power Across Niagara Falls
The Mail and Empire notes about 200000 horsepower generated on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls is exported to the United States. It argues that if Washington politicians cut coal supplies to force access to pulp-wood for exploiters, this power would be needed domestically, and asserts the power is necessary now.
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Niagara Falls
United States
Washington
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Best Shoe
Earnest Clark
King St
Kingston, Ont
Abe Chase
Nace Eer
Merchants Bank
Minard
Peace River Country
Miss Laderont
Coticura
V. A. Hayne
Stormont
N. S
Denmark
Excelsior Life Insurance CO
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Yeo
BC Farmers Unite
Minard's
Harlin Fulton
Snow
Pi Hamilton
Plishes, Limited, Ont
Thomas Ryan & Co., Ltd
Great Lakes
Princess Street
Dominion Express
Liniment Lumberman
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