Canada must curb stock promoters under provincial safeguards
The piece urges federal action to empower provinces to curb high pressure stock sales. It cites Saskatchewan history, provincial failures, and a Dominion charter loophole that allows dubious companies to bypass provincial controls. It calls for a simple parliamentary amendment to extend provincial stock sale restrictions to Dominion charter firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Canada
Dominion of Parliament
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Saskatchewan Luwai Government Board
Dominson
Prainces
Parliament of
Dominion
Man Disposes of Gold Brick Reveals Brass in Tax Talk
Quote reflects view that high income tax is acceptable for large earnings and praises bold action to handle wealth. The remark suggests only those with considerable nerve would manage such a fortune.
Casteria Baby Relief Product Claimed for Teething Use
An old package asserts Casteria is a harmless sphentate for teething and soothing babies. It mentions 30 years of use, no narcotics, and directions on each package, with physicians reportedly backing the product and a genuine signature claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletchers Casteria
Ancient Chinese paper myth and vanished Smiths in Washington
A legend says Chinese papermaking began from weed by a wasp. A Washington city directory shows the Smith family fading, listing only Siev. The old directory had $600 entries. an aviator insult exchange and a dandruff liniment brand are noted.
Canadian Ministers Weigh Consolidating London Offices
Hon Robert Forke and Hon James Malcolm in England this summer will study uniting the Canada immigration and trade offices in one building. The plan aims to cut duplicate premises and staff, amid cautious talk on advertising budgets for Canadian goods in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Forke
James Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
England
Fees
Britain
Malcolm
Canada
Nerviline touted as king over pain for rheumatic aches
The ad claims Nerviline penetrates deeply and is five times stronger than ordinary preparations, easing rheumatic conditions, muscular and joint stiffness. A 35 cent bottle is available from local dealers.
Canada's Gift to Australia Maple Trees Planting in Canberra
Vancouver Island maple trees will be sent to Australia as a gift for Canberra. Premier Oliver plans to ship a dozen island maples to be planted in the grounds of the Canberra Parliament Buildings as Australia opens its new national capital this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Island
Canada
Canberra
Oliver
Australia
Baby's Own Tablets touted as safest medicine for children
An advertisement claims Baby's Own Tablets have no opiates, suit newborns to growing children, and are a mild laxative that relieves constipation, indigestion, colds, fever, and teething pain. A Ontario mother testimonial says three healthy children benefited from the Tablets, sold 25 cents a box by mail from The Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armour
B.R. 1
South Monaghan
Ont
Babs
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Dominion breaks 51 land sections north of Edmonton
The Lang Settlement Board arranged the largest breaking contract in the province history, allocating 51 quarter sections north of Edmonton. A dialogue from Mae and an unnamed speaker interrupts, with Mae claiming the other’s brains are greater than a flea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Government
Lang Settlement Board
Edmonton
Province
After Heart Spells Relief From T Milburn Co Remedy
Mrs. R. G. Hall of Bolton Centre Que reports severe heart spells eased after using a remedy from The T Milburn Co Limited. She says she now weighs 135 pounds after previously not exceeding 90 and notes the product costs 50c a box and is available from druggists or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Hall
Bolton Centre
Que
the T. Milburn Co, Limited
Promta
Oat
Arguing over use of Arctic term in Hudson Strait report
Saskatchewan section leader protests Canadian Press despatch labeling Hudson Strait air survey as Arctic most of the year. Canadian Press manager defends word usage as descriptive not geographical, citing authority and the Arctic zone beyond the circle. He says expedition aims to assess navigability for a Hudson Bay route amid harsh conditions. A second brief promotes Dr Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as effective and affordable after years of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stoneman
Saskatchewan
United Farners of Canada
Hudson Strait
Arctic
J. F. B. Livesay
Arctic Circle
Livesay
Hudson Straits
Canada
Hudson Bay
Life definition questioned by London University professor
Professor J C Drummond argues life cannot be sharply defined as differences in living organisms trace to cell protein composition. He cites assimilation respiration growth reproduction irritability and movement as rough living indicators, noting some non living systems may show these traits. Worms cause fretfulness and rob the infant of sleep, the great now is her. Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator will clear the stomach and intestines and restore healthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Drummond
Biochemistry
London University
Drummond
Canadian Tobacco Exports Rise to Britain Across Empire
Trade Commissioner at Bristol notes Canada increasing tobacco shipments to the West of England. A Ontario factory exports Canadian Burley with in house buyers and leaf packing for English trade. English consumers warm to Canadian tobacco aided by Empire preferential duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
England
Bristol
Ontario
Empire
United Kingdorm
Wary Man Deliberates Citing Tinard Liniment
A puzzled man signals hesitation in a humorous note about awaiting his wife’s opinion referencing Tinard's Liniment as a comic prompt.
Estevan Rotary Elects District Governor Torgeson
Governor Torgeson of Estevan Sask was elected district governor for the coming year at the Wan nipeg Rotary convention. About 1000 attendees heard D A Adams urge Rotarians to live the high ideals of the organization. Red Deer Alberta won the George Rocke trophy for attendance. Prince Albert club earned the Osborne trophy for largest attendance increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Torgeson
Estevan
Sask
Rotary
Wannipeg
D. A. Adams
Red Deer
Alberta
George Rocke
Prince Albert
MacMillan Plans Arctic Expedition From Wiscasset
Commander Donald Fr. MacMillan leads a new 15 month Arctic expedition sponsored by the Field Museum of Natural History. The party aims to study uncharted wastes and the remnants of Baffin Land fossils, seeking Naskapi Ludians and evidence of the last great ice sheet in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Maine
Donald Fr. MacMillan
Arctic Explorer
Field Museum of Natural History
Baffin Land
Acros
North America
Miss Phillis Gregory Wins Dominion University Scholarship
Miss Phillis Gregory of Vancouver B C was announced as the 1927 scholarship winner by the Toronto University Women’s Club. The award covers a course at the University of London Moyland. The second sentence offers a wry proverb about widows and husbands, noting a joke about waiting and moving on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillis Gregory
Vancouver
B.C
Toronto University Women’s Club
University Women’s Clubs
The
Dominion
London Man’s Unusual Watch Draws Citywide Attention
A London resident, Nicholas J. Mockett, has a unique world timepiece with ten hands showing day parts across major cities including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, London, New Orleans, Buenos Aires, Melbourne, Shanghai, Cape Town, Calcutta and Mid Atlantic. Miller's Worm Powders advertise safe use for children, claiming relief from intestinal worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas J. Mockett
London
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
New Orleans
Buenos Aitres
Melbourne
Shanghai
Capetown
Calcutta
Mid-Atlantic
Poultry Royals to Vie at Ottawa World Congress
Ileirs to Britain and Spain will compete at the World's Poultry Congress in Ottawa from July 27 to August 4. The Prince of Wales plans to exhibit live birds from Cornwall, England, and the Prince of Asturias heir to the Spanish throne also intends to exhibit fowls from his poultry farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Spain
Ottawa
TLR
Prince of Wales
Cornwall
England
Hari
Prince of Asturias
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Canadien
Cone
Cosi
Wasp
Jayfyer
Ua Dorned
Minzrd
Dandruff
Nerviline
Nas Alama
Survey of
J. D. Kelloge
Canadian Tobacco Abroad
Tinard
MacMillan
Carter
Royal Farm
DUCO
Flint
Dupony
Flint Paint & Varnish Limited
Halifax
Montreal
Toronto
Sudbury
Winnipeg
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