Signs Of A Better Era In Labor Relations And Arbitration
An editorial argues prosperity reduces strikes across Canada and the U S with public support for arbitration over industrial warfare. It cites Toronto incidents where municipal ownership and arbitration prevailed, noting union and nonunion workers alike benefit from orderly dispute resolution and restraint from bludgeon tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Toronto Street Railway
Toronto
Structural Steel
International Union
Alberta Coal Resources Estimated at 1.086 Billion Tons
The International Geological Congress places Alberta coal reserves at 1,085,629 million tons, about 14 percent of world supply and 87 percent of Canada’s. Alberta’s operating mines currently yield 15 million tons annually, with forecasts for increased production under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
International Geological Congress
British Empire
Canada
Soldier Recounts Dysentery Cure With Remedy
John Melling of Fenner Alberta writes of chronic dysentery after returning from overseas. He says a doctor failed to relieve it, but after using a recommended remedy he found relief and has been free of the illness since 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Melling
Fenner
Alta
Fragments Hint Vast Resource Supply Longevity claim
A fragment notes an assertion that even if production rose a hundredfold, the current supply could endure for 18 centuries, suggesting extraordinary reserves or optimistic projections.
Non inflammable fuel from Russian engineer demonstrated
A Russian engineer Makoninne has reportedly demonstrated a non inflaming fuel produced from heavy oils that can power standard aircraft engines with greater efficiency. Tests by officials are said to support the claim, promising enhanced performance without safety hazards in carburetor engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makoninne
Brantford Blind Student Earns Second in Dominion Essay
A blind student from Ontario School for the Blind Brantford wins second place in a national essay contest with 2000 competitors. The winning topic Laura Secord the Woman Who Made Confederation Possible earned top honors by Ernest Phipott with special prizes awarded to three other pupils. The acting education minister W H Price conveyed congratulations through Dr A H A Colquhoun to Superintendent Race.
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Dominion
Ontario School
Brantford
W. H. Price
A. H. A. Colquhoun
Race
Ernest Philpott
Laura Secord
Williams Pink Pills touted to cure rheumatism
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from thin blood and that Dr Williams Pink Pills restore rich blood and banish rheumatism. It cites Mrs W F Tait of McKellar Ontario and other testimonials, urging use for anaemia, neuralgia and indigestion as a tonic. It notes pill availability at 50c a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario and mentions traffic directions in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Primitive tribe found living in ground holes south of Mediteranean
A primitive people have been discovered a few hundred miles south of the Mediterranean, living in holes in the ground. The find suggests a hunter gatherer culture with shelter built directly into the earth. Researchers are continuing field observations to learn more about their social structure.
Red Cross A Fairy Godmother In Far North Alberta
A Scottish settler family in northern Alberta endures hardship until a German neighbor shared a radio message about the Red Cross. The charity’s aid and the Golden Rule lead to relief and the birth of a healthier Canadian under the Red Cross flag.
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Alberta
Wendy
Canada
Far Northland
Red Cross
Golf Week at Jasper Park Weeklong Tournament Schedule
A detailed schedule of golf events at Jasper Park from September 8 to 15. Includes handicap matches, inter province and state teams, mixed foursomes, Ladies qualifiers, Totem Pole trophies, semi finals, finals, and prize giving with specifics on rounds and trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Jasper, Alta
Jasper Park Lodge
C.D.G.U
Bond
Beavers Sent from Canada to Scotland Zoo
Canada has donated a pair of live beavers to the Zoological Society of Scotland. Captured in Jasper National Park, they were shipped to Montreal and boarded the SS Cairnisk bound for the Zoological Gardens at Edinburgh.
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Canada
Zoological Society of Scotland
Jasper National Park
Montreal
Zoological Gardens
Edinburgh
Road Construction Employment in Canada Reaches New High
In 1926 the number of persons employed in road construction in Canada totaled 26 071, the highest since records began and greater than any of the prior seven years.
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Canada
Palestine as seventh British Dominion prediction by Dr Levin
Dr Schmary Levin, Jewish leader, opened United Palestine Appeal for Western Canada and predicted Palestine would become a seventh British Dominion. He argued Great Britain will stay in Palestine until Jews establish themselves as a British commonwealth and notes Palestine as key to Near East and Suez guard. He cites rising Jewish agricultural success and higher orange prices. Also includes an asthma remedy ad.
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Palestine
Schmary Levin
United Palestine Appeal
Western Canada
Great Britain
Dr.Levin
Near East
Suez Canal
Levin
Land of Farm Owners in Western Canada Census
Census reveals farm ownership high in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with owners occupying over 1 percent in Manitoba and more than 75 percent in Alberta and Saskatchewan respectively. The figures highlight regional ownership patterns among farm operators.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Honored Earl Of Asquith Named Places Abroad
The late Earl of Oxford and Asquith left a lasting mark with two places named for him Sir Ernest Shackleton named Mount Asquith near the South Pole and Asquith Town in Saskatchewan bears his name reflecting his long Prime Ministership.
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Earl of Oxford
Asquith
Ernest Shackleton
South Pole
Mount Asquith
Asquith Town
Saskatchewan
New Discovery Lets False Teeth Stay In Place By Suction
Toronto dentist Dr. F W Barbour announces marginal retention a suction based method for securing artificial teeth on upper or lower jaws removing the need for vulcanite palate plates which previously harmed diction and taste. London’s smallest elementary school serves canal boat children near Praed Street offering district instruction. Holloway’s Corn Remover promises painless corn extraction.
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F. W. Barbour
Toronto
London
Praed Street
Catching a Streetcar Turns Tide of Speed
A street car appears to move faster when a passer attempts to catch it than once the catch is made, illustrating a physics style observation about relative motion and perception.
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FCW
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toroste, Ont
W. N. UV
Holland
Belgium
England
Sitka Spruce
Brantford Success
Scandinavian Countries
European Countries
National Automobile Club
Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubber CO. OF Canada Limited
Hamilton, Ontario
Jasper Park
Scotland
Minard’s
Stenhoun, Ltd
J. D. Kellogg
Earl of Asquith
Holloway
Gypsum and Alabastine Limited
Winnipeg
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