Canada Must Welcome Right Kind Of Immigrants For Growth
The Winnipeg Free Press argues Western Canada faces a labor crisis with vast rail and road projects delayed by unskilled labor shortages. It warns only skilled workers exist and stresses immigration policy must admit only principled, fit newcomers while excluding the unfit. It notes U S and European trends show high immigrant demand, complicating Canada’s efforts to attract suitable workers for expansion.
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Western
Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
Western Canada
Europe
United States
The
Chicago Tribune
America
Literary Digest
Immigration policy and new settlers for Canada and beyond
The article argues for expanding immigration to Canada and the United States to ease taxation and labor shortages. It notes competing nations offering incentives to attract desirable workers from the British Isles, the United States, and other regions, including free land in Argentina, paid passage to Brazil, and one hundred acres plus tools in Chile. It urges government action and individual hospitality to help newcomers assimilate and succeed.
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United States
Canada
British Isles
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
New Zealand
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Peaceful Rest
Dread of asthma harms many, with nightly attacks and constant fear of future episodes. Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is advertised to provide immediate relief and ward off future attacks, leaving sufferers in a state of happiness. It is described as inexpensive and widely sold.
Pompeii Finds Pure White Clay Said to Have Been Used as Soap
Archaeologists report a pure white clay from Pompeii thought to have been used as soap by Romans. The material may reveal daily cleaning habits and soap making practices in ancient Pompeii.
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Pompeii
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Father and Son
The Bonaventure Co Quebec notice reports Mr Clement Roy stating Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved his boy of bed wetting and helped his own bladder trouble. It emphasizes kidney health as the remedy and urges neighbors to ask for opinions on the product.
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Dodd
Bonaventure Co
Que
Clement Roy
Mr. Roy
Delusions vs The Real Thing Embraced by Many Men
A reflection on men clinging to imagined comforts rather than facing tangible truths. The quotes suggest a critique of idealized fantasies over concrete realities in personal choices.
Germany Delivers Coal and Livestock Under Versailles Itinerary
The reparations committee reports Germany supplied France through May 30 under the Versailles treaty with 4,686,000 tons of coal. Luxembourg received 405,000 tons, Italy 316,000 tons, Belgium 98,000 tons. Germany also shipped 6,547 horses and tens of thousands of cattle sheep goats, plus poultry to France and Belgium.
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France
Luxembourg
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Similar Prices for Groceries in London and Ottawa
A Canadian official reports a budget comparison showing similar overall grocery costs in England and Canada. Bread costs 4 cents higher in Canada, sugar 10 cents per pound higher, jam and marmalade 10 to 18 cents higher. many staples are cheaper in England while bacon eggs lard milk sausages Worcester sauce and rice are pricier in England. Vegetables are cheaper in England and butcher meats run 30 to 40 cents a pound higher in Canada. Coal is about $1.25 a ton cheaper in England.
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London
England
Canada
Ottawa
Bread Dough Wipers in Historic Watchmaking
Bread dough has long been used in watch factories as a cleaning medium. Fresh bread is reduced to dough to absorb oil and pick up tiny chips from small watch parts. This method arose early in horology and continues due to dough’s superior wiping properties without residue.
University proposes one year household science course
The University of Saskatchewan recommends establishing in the 1920-21 academic year a one year household science course for teachers in provincial schools. The program would cover foods textiles and related subjects including chemistry.
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University of Saskatchewan
It Takes a Woman to Smile at Rival’s Praise
A concise proverb-like line notes a woman’s graciousness when a rival earns compliments. The statement emphasizes dignity and composure in competitive contexts without additional context or narrative details.
Counting in China and population scale
The text notes that ten thousand is the unit in Chinese counting and concludes that large sums should be expressed in multiples of ten thousand. It then multiplies this figure to estimate China’s population as four times ten thousand squared, yielding four hundred million.
Livestock Shrinkage in Transit Studied by College
Colorado Agricultural College researchers report shrinkage of market livestock can be greatly reduced by using comfortable cars and avoiding crowding. Emphasizing ample feed and water from loading to sale, the study notes some farmers experience little shrinkage while others suffer large losses.
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Colorado Arricultural College
R. W. Clark
Trouble Brewing Over Zeppelin Surrender Demands
Berlin correspondent reports in the Lokal Anzeiger that Zeppelin works staff refuse surrender to the Entente unless two large passenger airships remain and no destruction of workshops or installations is planned.
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Entente
Friedrichshaven
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Zeppelin
Would Not Be Without Babys Own Tablets
A testimonial highlights Baby's Own Tablets as a safe home remedy for babies and gentle laxative for constipation colic indigestion and fevers. Mrs Ernest Gagne of Beausejour Quebec praises their effectiveness and recommends keeping a box at home. Sold by dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Ernest Gagne
Beausejour
Que
Settlers Acquire 5000 Acres of Canadian Land for Irrigation
Five thousand acres on the Canadian Land and Irrigation company's tract have been purchased by settlers from the United States and are being put into crops. Water will be available this summer to irrigate the growth.
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Canadian Land and Irrigation Company
United States
Woman Defines Flirtatious Impertinence Across Reactions
A girl sees a man as impertinent when he flirts and indifferent when he does not. The observation highlights social expectations and personal boundaries in casual encounters.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Advertises Cure
A vintage ad proclaims Putnam's Corn Extractor as the only vegetable remedy that cures painful corns in 24 hours. It claims painless results and urges purchase at 25 cents from all dealers.
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Putnam’s
Putnam's
Getting A Start in the West
The article advises settlers on the best season to break land in Western Canada. It recommends June and July for breaking when sod disintegrates for an ideal seed bed, and notes May to July as the prime window to take up land. It compares spring and summer breaks and highlights current moisture making this year ideal for breaking.
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Western Canada
Western
Canada
Plow Summerfallow Early For Moisture and Weed Control
The chief aims of summer fallow are moisture storage and weed kill. Plow deeply to seven inches, finish by early July, then harrow or pack as needed. Use duckfoot cultivator to suppress weeds and maintain a mulch. avoid excessive disc pulverizing to prevent drift.
Romanians May Flock Home From Western Canada After Harvest
The article notes no broad exodus yet but predicts many Romanians and Balkan settlers will leave Western Canada after harvest. They plan to return to Europe to exchange Canadian savings for native currency under favorable conditions.
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Balkan States
Canada
Europe
Longevity Gap Between Wild and Domestic Horses
In the wild a horse may live 35 to 40 years while a domestic horse is considered elderly around 25. The difference highlights how natural habitats extend lifespan compared with typical domesticated life spans.
Man Sees Suitor Delay Birth Of Courageous Bride
A humorous reflection notes a man prefers a wife unafraid of a mouse over one who is timid. The quip suggests marriage prospects hinge on nerve and charm rather than mere gentleness.
England in Second Place With Turks
After World War I German efforts to spread language in Constantinople failed while French dominates Levant trade. Italian schools attract only in poorer quarters. Turkish remains peripheral in commerce as most businessmen, regardless of nationality, use French. English traders in Turkey typically conduct business in French.
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Levant
Constantinople
Turkey
Miller's Worm Powders Offer Superior Worm Cure
No remedy equals Miller's Worm Powders for expelling intestinal worms and aiding infantile health. Safe for children when used as directed, they destroy all worms without harming delicate stomachs.
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H. Clay Glover Co
West Jist Street
New York
USA
United Grain Growers
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Main St
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Winnipeg Stock Exchange
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Monee
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