Langtry Leaves Large Estate Amid World Happenings
Dame Lily Langtry leaves 237225 and Canadian imperial migration noted. Post misrouted letter to Hartford from New Haven, and death of prairie pioneer Senator Robert Watson at Brandon Man. Harbor bills total 34000000 across Canada with regional allocations and a trade mission consideration in Ottawa. Upper Canada College scholarships awarded Edmonton scholars Gordon and Stanfiel.
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Canada
Dominion
Clifford C. Gilbert
New Haven
Robert Watson
The
Prairies
J. Hilton McGregor
Brandon
Man
Peter Righter
Vancouver
D. C. Colerman
Canadian Pacific Railway
Righter
Montreal
Halifax Harbor
Three Rivers
Chicoutimi
West Indies
Sir Edward Dawson
Ottawa
Sir Edward
Upper Canada College
Gordon Southam
Robert Kay Gorden
Edmonton
Alta
Edgar Stanfiela
Alberta Surplus Sets New High at Year End
Alberta closed its fiscal year on March 31 with a treasury surplus larger than any previous. The exact amount was $1, $17,871 as announced by Provincial Treasurer Hon. R. G. Reid. The prior year ended March 31, 1928 showed a surplus of $279,763 for 15 months due to changed year dates.
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Alberta
R. G. Reid
Irishman Encounters Barricade At New York Quay
A Board of Health sign surrounding a containment enclosure prompts an Irish bystander to ask about the barrier. The reply explains it is to keep out fever and illnesses, prompting the amused Pat to remark he has never seen such a board before.
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New York Harbor
Pat
Board of Health
Corns Vanish After Holloway's Remover Treatment
The report states corns disappear after using Holloway's Corn Remover and leave no scar.
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Holloway
Asbestos Production Tied to Quebec's Eastern Townships
Production of asbestos in Canada centers on chrysotile or serpentine ore sourced almost entirely from the Eastern Townships in Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Italian expedition seeks Italia crew from Bergen to Arctic
An 18 man party aboard the Norwegian steamer Lucas departs Bergen to search from Svalbard to Franz Joseph Land for Italia crew members carried away after the 1928 airship crash. The rescue gondola crew under Umberto No bile had been saved. Lucas carries sledges dogs and wireless gear and stocks provisions for 18 months.
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Gianni Albertini
Bergen
Arctic
Heiman
Svalbard
Franz Joseph Land
Fashion Pattern No 468 For Mature Figures In Navy
A pattern sketch presents a light navy blue suede finished silk crepe dress with ecru lace and surplice bodice. It emphasizes length to figure with tucked shoulders bow trimming jabot and side bow. Sizes range 16 to 46 bust with options in Canton faille crepe georgette and silk crepe. Price 25 cents in stamps or coin preferred. Include 10 cents for Spring Fashion Magazine.
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Cantonfaille
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern No Town buy advertised goods always. The sellers have faith in them and that faith is a guarantee of their quality.
Italy's Ambitious Road Building Drive Under Mussolini
Premier Mussolini orders a vast Italian road program. Within five years all regions of the peninsula will be accessible to motorists. Forty thousand miles of new motor highways will be built and fifty thousand workers will be employed to carry out the plan.
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Benito Mussolini
Italy
Soen
Rome
Britain
Peninsular
The Responsibility of Every Mother
A mother’s guide praises Baby's Own Tablets as a remedy for common childhood digestive issues. The ad touts mild laxative relief for constipation, indigestion, teething pain, and sleep problems, with a customer testimonial from Mackay, Ontario and mail order details from Brockville.
Earthquake Records at Dominion Observatory Ottawa
Record of over 200 quakes yearly on seismographs at the Dominion Observatory Ottawa shows most do not involve serious disturbance and few originate in Canada.
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Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Canada
Kellogg's Asthma Remedy Praised Across Oceans
An advertisement extols Kellogg's asthma remedy as distinctly different from others and notes its continued relief from ocean to ocean. It claims it is the foremost and best remedy, backed by thousands who have benefited. The piece ends with a quip about kleptomania and worries.
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J. D. Kellogg
Kellogg’s
Luther's Catechism Celebrates Four Century Use Worldwide
Four hundred years after its creation Luther's Catechism remains in use in Lutheran schools. The Lutheran church now claims about 75 to 80 million members, mainly in Northern Europe and America, with the Bible, Luther's Catechism, and Pilgrim's Progress the three most translated books. Luther's A Mighty Fortress is the most translated hymn, in about 150 languages.
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Lutheran World Congress
Lutheran Church
Europe
America
Luther
Bow Bells Out Of Order In London Repair Funds Lacking
The bells of Bow Church in the City of London are not ringing due to being out of order. Funds for their repair are not available, leaving the bell towers silent.
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Bow Church
Minard's for the Rub Down and Excuse Inventions
The note praises Minard's for the rub down while warning that each new mistake makes a man more prone to invent excuses. It frames the idea as a practical lesson in accountability and self-justification.
Magnificent Gift Fueled to Aid British Colonists to Canada
The Department of Colonization and Development of the Canadian Pacific Railway reports a large donation from Mr. W. H. Askew of Scotland to aid British emigration to Canada. The ten thousand dollar gift may unlock a further ten thousand under the Empire Settlement Act, potentially enabling up to three hundred families to settle in Canada with coordinated recruitment and placement.
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W. H. Askew
Scotland
Canada
Department of Colonization and Development
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ladykirk
Askew
England
Great Britain
Dominions
Mr. Askew
Mr .Askew
Secretary of State For
Dominion Affairs
Canada Colonization Association
Colonization Construction Branch
Canadian Pacific
Overseas Settlement Committee
J.S. Dennis
How To Dye An Old Rug
Instructions from Successful Farming suggest at home rug dyeing. Clean the rug with rug soap, rinse, then apply dye for silk and wool blends. Set color with vinegar, and allow time for drying.
Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator Promises Health
A historical notice touts a worm treatment for sickly children claiming parasitic worms cause illness. The advertisement asserts that Mother Graves offers relief and restoration of health through her remedy.
Forest products fill one sixth of Canadian freight cars
A report notes that one freight car in every six in Canada carries forest products. The statistic highlights the dominance of forestry exports in rail cargo.
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Canada
Noted British Statesman Amery Wife From Whitby Ont
The article profiles British statesman Arthur Balfour Amery and his Canadian wife Florence Greenwood of Whitby Ontario whose brother Sir Hamar Greenwood sits in Parliament. It notes Amery’s Oxford double first, Times editor stint, Birmingham MP seat, protectionist stance, and roles as first lord of the admiralty and secretary for the colonies and dominion affairs. It cites his 1923 mandate influence and a six month empire tour with extensive travel and coverage by Conservative papers.
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Amery
Florence Greenwood
Whitby
Ont
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Oxford
The
Times
South Africa
Birmingham
Baldwin
Singapore
Empire
Britain
Muskrats Shipments From Oak Lake To Germany Set Record
A carload of 1000 live muskrats bound for Hamburg Germany departed Oak Lake at month end via the Canadian Pacific Express. Trapped at Oak Lake breeding grounds the animals were packed in boxes by Furs Limited with twelve pairs per box, a record shipment for the area.
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Hamburg
Germany
Oak Lake
Canadian Pacific Express
Furs Limited
Heart Trouble Relief Reported by Auburn Woman
Mrs. Wm Fowler of Auburn Ontario describes years of heart and nerve trouble with numb cold hands. She tried doctors medicine with little relief before encountering a treatment or remedy she notes as helpful, marking a turning point in her condition.
Advertised remedy sold in druggists for relief
The testimonial notes immediate use and ongoing relief with no recurrence of symptoms after beginning the treatment. Price listed as 50 cents per box, available at druggists or mailed directly by The T. Milburn Co. Ltd., Toronto, Ont.
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T. Milburn Co. Ltd
Toronto
World's Highest Bridge Surpasses Vic Falls Record
The Grand Canyon Bridge on the Arizona Highway rises 485 feet above the river, surpassing the Victoria Falls Bridge which stands 425 feet from the riverbed. The feat marks a new record for bridge height.
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Grand Canyon
Arizona Highway
Victoria Falls
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Emilie Charlotte de Bathe
Lily Langtry
Carters
Carter
Ww. N. U
Italia
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Talo
McDermét Ave
Winnipeg
Olive Gatterdam
Lake Ontario
Miss Gatterdam
Miss Gotterdam
Fred Jackson
France
Phillippe Roy
S.S. Ile de France
New York
Jimmy
Jones
West
Peerless Gream
Whitby, Ont
Yeas Oaks
Iiniment
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