Demand for smaller legislatures in Canada across provinces
The piece argues for reducing provincial legislative memberships to curb public expenditure and tax burdens. It cites current totals across Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Manitoba British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan and the Dominion Parliament. It notes Saskatchewan moving toward smaller assemblies and warns that rising Commons numbers will necessitate a new membership basis to avoid an unwieldy, expensive parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Maritime
Legislative Assembly
Senate
Ontario
Quebec
Legislative Council
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dominion
House of Commons
Commons
Photographer advises softer features for Miss Vick Senn
A photographer suggests relaxing facial features to yield a more pleasing expression for Miss Vick Senn, while she doubts it will resemble her. The dialogue touches on propriety and the idea that blunt speech is not appropriate around women. Mentions Persia’s undeveloped yet extensive mineral deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Butter Production Rises 15 Percent in 1923
The provincial dairy commissioner estimates butter output in 1923 rose about fifteen percent from the previous year. He also notes quality improves distinctly over 1922.
Mosquito Weeping Claim Examined by Scientists
Scientists discuss whether mosquitoes produce a tearlike fluid or if observed moisture is misinterpreted. The debate centers on insect physiology and whether any aqueous secretion signals distress or moisture from environment.
Children charm for Castoria in old advertisement
An old advertisement touts Fletcher’s Castoria as a safe child’s remedy replacing castor oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups claim no narcotics and promise simple directions from physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association elects officers at Toronto convention
Three hundred sixty five editors closed the fifth annual Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association session at the University of Toronto with a optimistic report on coast to coast business improvement and a bumper crop outlook Western editors highlighted optimism for Western Canada Winnipeg to host next year’s convention with officers and directors announced for 1924 25 including L A Bedy J Fortin L J Ball F A J Davis E Roy Sales and an advisory board with leaders from Ontario Quebec Manitoba Saskatchewan and British Columbia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the &Fth
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
University of Toronto
Canada
L. A. Bedy
the Telescope
Walkerton
Ont
J . Fortin
L'Eclaireur
Beauceville
Que
L. J. Ball
the News
Vernon
B.C
F. A. J. Davis
the Canadian
Carleton Place
Herald Western
British Columbia
Hugh Savage
the Leader
Duncan
L. P. Sullivan
the Courier
Cranbrook
Alberta
J. A. Carswell
Red Deer
L. D. Nesbitt
the Mail
Bassano
J. MacKenzie
the Standard
Stratamore
Saskatchewan
S. N. Wynn
the Enterprise
Yorkton
S. J. Dornan
the Dispatch
Alameda
H. T. Halliwell
the Progress
Estevan
Cameron McIntosh
Battleford
Manitoba
J. L. Cowie
the News- Express
Carberry
R. C. Fabrni
the Age
Gladstone
Winnipeg
Pink Pills Restore Brandon Woman After Pneumonia Spell
Mrs Annie Treherne of Brandon Manitoba credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength after a severe pneumonia attack left her unable to walk. She says the pills improved her health, and she continues to use them to ward off fatigue. The firm offers 50 cent boxes by mail from Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Britain’s War Secretary Says Small Standing Army
In reply to a parliamentary question Stephen Walsh Secretary for War said Britain’s postwar army is smaller than Spain’s Holland’s and not much larger than Czecho-Slovakia’s The Soviet Union has the largest European army at 1 003 000 France is second with 732 248 Britain’s army excluding India totals 156 935 and ranks behind Poland Italy Spain Holland and Switzerland.
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Great Britain
Spain
Holland
Czecho-Slovakia
Stephen Walsh
Poland
Italy
Switzerland
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for Children
A historical ad proclaims Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a safe and reliable medicine for children troubled with intestinal worms. The supplier markets it as a trusted remedy promising gentle relief.
Cotton Matures Quickly in South Africa Experiment
A Douglas district crop in South Africa yields 126 pounds per acre and matures in five months, faster than seven months in the United States. The Daily Mail correspondent in Cape Town notes growing hopes that South Africa may become a leading global cotton producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
Africa
Douglas
South Africa
United Stats
Daily Mail
Cape Town
What Kind of Man for the Job
A quote portrays a speaker asking for a candidate who shows strength and transformation. The reply describes a man who was a bear in the past, will be a bull for the future, and a horse to work, implying resilience and energy.
Cancer Serum Not Claimed As Cure By Glover
Dr. T J Glover develops a cancer serum not pitched as a cure. Drs M P Warmuth and J F Donnelly report on over a hundred patients at National Stomach Hospital Philadelphia and urge restraint on premature publication. They note the treatment is experimental, slow to produce, and unlikely to help advanced cases. Glover is temporarily abroad and not competing for a Montreal prize.
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Glover
T. J. Glover
M. P. Warmuth
J. F. Donnelly
Philadelphia
National Stomach Hospital
Lord Athelstan
Montreal
Donnelly
British Airmen Cross Canada Route Detailed For World Flight
Preparations for the cross Canada section of the round the world flight are complete. The route lists stops in Japan and numerous Canadian and Atlantic points from Petropavlovsk to St John Newfoundland with supply depots arranged from the Aleutians to Newfoundland. The Air Force HQ awaits crew plans.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
Aleutian Islands
St John's
Newfoundland
Air Force
Japan
Kagoshima
Kashimoto
Tokio
Minatogaura
Yetorup Islands
Paramushir
Petropavlovsk
Nikolski
Chicagoe Harbor
Nazan Bay
Dutch Harbor
Chignik
Cordova
Yakutat
Alaska
Yellowhead Pass
Edmonton
Regina
Victoria Beach
Lake Winnipeg
Kenora Lake District
Fort William
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted for sprains and bruises
Advert mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as best remedy for sprains and contusions. It claims to reduce swelling cool inflamed flesh and draw out pain by counter acting inflammation The text asserts a trial will convince doubters of its power.
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Thomas
Eastern Market Proposes Alberta Coal Shipment Deal
Premier Greenfield offers to ship 100000 tons of Alberta coal to Ontario at 6.50 a ton with the Dominion guaranteeing railways against losses if the rate falls below operating costs. Shipments to start this summer. discussions with Ottawa and rail officials underway. Early action urged.
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Alberta
Ontario
Dominion
Greenfield
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
Quote on wealth and trouble making fortunes burdensome
A concise reflection notes that if some men earned money as easily as they create trouble, their wealth would quickly become burdensome and unwelcome.
Pro Rodeo Debate Moves Lords Over Cruelty Allegations
Lord Denman defends rodeo at Wembley arguing the Prince of Wales would oppose cruelty. He notes a Canadian rider won a Calgary stampede trophy. The RSPCA leads a campaign against rodeo citing promoters’ refusal to grant animal inspectors access.
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House of Lords
Prince of Wales
Lord Denman
Wembley
Calgary
Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Joint Soreness Subdued and Swellings Reduced
Report notes quick relief from rubbing sore parts. The brief mentions subdued joint soreness and reduced swelling following massage-like treatment.
Nerviline Promises Relief for Rheumatic Aches
Amos F. Fleury of Kingston credits Nerviline with restoring him from crippling rheumatism after purchase at McKay's Drug Store. The preparation targets rheumatic pains lumbago and sciatica and is advertised at 35 cents a bottle, sold widely.
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Amos F. Fleury
Kingston
McKay
Western Canada Domination in Dominion First Aid Trials
Do minion first aid contests in Ottawa saw Western Fuel Corporation Nanaimo and Coleman Alberta teams capture major trophies. Canmore Coal Company won Coderre Miners Trophy while RCMP and St John Ambulance teams claimed top honours in various divisions. Provincial shields went to International Coal and Coke Coleman Alberta and Depot Division RCMP Regina Saskatchewan.
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Western Canada
St. John’s Ambulance Society
Ottawa
Western Fuel Corporation
Nanaimo
B.C
International Coal and Coke Company
Coleman
Alta
Wallace Nesbitt
General
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Winnipeg
Fire Brigade
Lethbridge
Coderre Miners
Canmore Coal Company
Canmore Alta
Otter
Sir W. Cotter
K.C.B
Canada
No. A
Calgary
Shaughnessy
R.C.M.P
Vancouver
RCMP
Regina
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Divistron
Girl Guides
Boy Scouts
Palestine Exploration Society Plans Mount of Olives Excavation
The Palestine Exploration Society is set to begin excavations on the Mount of Olives. The report notes ongoing public interest in biblical archaeology and related fieldwork.
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The
Palestine Exploration Society
Mount of Olives
Increase in Tonnage At Vancouver Port
Harbor Commissioners report a broad rise in 1923 port activity. Exports of logs lumber and freight reached over 133 million dollars, up 30 million from the prior year. Imports total 224 million, up 13 million. The year saw 19 608 ships and 8 427 282 tons, increases of 2 959 ships and 792 200 tons from 1922, with 845 ocean going vessels totaling 2 804 883 tons, up 123 vessels.
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Vancouver
Vancouver Board of Harbor Commissioners
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Mrs Shaw
Weyburn Saskatchewan special report quotes Mrs. P. Shaw a respected local resident saying Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved her dropsy and diabetes. She suffered back and head pain fatigue nervousness swelling and low spirit before taking twenty boxes. She endorses the product and urges neighbors to ask about its healing of weak kidneys.
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Dodd
Deer numbers rise in California amid hunting and lion toll
California sees a growing deer population with an estimated 300,000 to 100,000 deer despite yearly losses from hunters and mountain lions totaling at least 50,000, per the California Fish and Game Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fish and Game Commission
No Rest With Asthma Remedy Claim
An asthma remedy advertisement asserts asthma often disrupts sleep. It claims Dr J and Kelloge's Asthma Remedy has years of proven merit and invites a trial to prove relief.
Mrs Jones and Jimmy Exchange Vague Promises
A fragmented dialogue shows Mrs Jones asking about a spoonful while Jimmy admits drinking the whole bottle and mentions an amount owed. The exchange hints at a petty debt and a casual, humorous confrontation.
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Jimmy
East ern proverb on sweetness and contrast with roses
A proverb contrasts being with the rose to claim sweetness without claiming the rose itself. It uses imagery to express humble virtue through association rather than possession.
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Brandon
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Aya
Lake Superior
Canadian Territory
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Ottawa River
Fredericton
St. John
N.B
Amherst
Sydney
N.S
St. John's
Alberta Coal
Minard
W. NU
Brush Society
C.N.R
Gillett
Gilletts
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