Canada must revise constitution to curb costly waste
The article argues for major constitutional reform under the British North America Act to reduce federal and provincial expenditures. It notes heavy debt and wasted efficiency, urges a round table conference among Ottawa and provincial leaders, and promises further discussion of reforms and anomalies next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Polticians
Lloyd George
Genoa
Ottawa
Canada Parks Bring In 13 Million In Tourism Revenue
Hon. Charles Stewart reports in the Dominion House that national parks in Canada earned thirteen million dollars in tourist revenue last year. Indo-China now features a nationwide radio telegraphic system with fifteen stations and high powered apparatus. Bordeaux France provides nightly market, financial, and news reports.
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Canada
Charles Stewart
Dominion House of Commons
Indo-China
Bordeaux
France
Dar
Faith and Optimism Honours for the Welshman of Downing Street
A Vancouver World editorial lauds the Welshman of Downing Street for leadership and diplomacy. It claims he has steered peace and goodwill through global crises, overcoming obstacles and prejudice. The piece highlights his role at the Genoa conference as a world-saving act.
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Downing Street
Genoa
Vancouver
Nerviline and Nervisine Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Nerviline for stomach risings gas heart burn and sourness with quick relief when taken in water and also for cramps and spasms. It recommends Nervisine for general minor pains and safekeeping on the shelf for internal or external use priced at 35c at dealers.
Archduke Translator Denied Swiss Poor Relief
Archduke Leopold Woelfing, once Austrian royalty, sought poor relief in Switzerland but was refused. Living in a Vienna suburb as a translator, he earns 3000 crowns a month, a sum he calls barely enough to feed a worm. He is a Regensdorf citizen, yet both Social Democrats and Monarchists deem him an outsider.
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Leopold Woelfing
Leopold
Switzerland
Vienna
Regensdorf
Zurich
Diamond Dyes Promise Home Dyeing For Fabrics
A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a simple home solution to dye or tint worn fabrics. It claims no streaking or fading and guarantees results for wool silk linen cotton or blends, with guidance for first-time users from druggists. It notes decades of use by millions of women to extend the life of clothing and home textiles.
Engine at Both Ends Helps Train Climb Steep Hills
An old lady asks the guard about having engines at each end of the train, noting the rear engine aids climbing. The exchange highlights the need for opposite-end propulsion to handle steep grades. The notice then advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as camp use for cold wet feet and as a dressing for cuts and sprains.
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Thomas
Population Density Across the Empire
The Farmers' Sun notes UK density at 394 per sq mile, Canada about 2.5, Empire average near six, and New Zealand highest outside Britain at 117. It argues that if Canada and Australia adopted NZ density, Canada could reach 19 million and Australia 16 million, hinting at a shift of population centers to overseas dominions.
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United Kingdom
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Great Britain
Sun
Childhood Ailments and Baby's Own Tablets Claim
An advertisement promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative for childhood ailments such as constipation indigestion and colic. It claims safe use for babies and quotes a testimonial from Mrs Alcide Lepage of Ste Beatrix Quebec. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Alcide Lepage
Ste. Beatrix
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Goats Registration Surges in Canada and Export Lead
Goats registration rises 50 percent in the past year as suburban interest grows. British Columbia maintains a lead, exporting large numbers to other provinces. Pedigree on certificates will distinguish pure-bred from scrub stock under Dominion Livestock Commissioner to encourage breeding. Miller's Worm Powders claim to improve infantile health by acting on stomach liver and bowels reducing worms and related disorders.
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Canada
British Columbia
Dominion
Dominion Livestock Commissioner
Luxuries and Scrimped Pledges in Budget Report
The Farmers' Sun notes high American spendings last year totaling 22.7 billion dollars on luxuries. It highlights candy, cigarettes, perfumes, and cosmetics with large expenditures and comments on selfish purposes.
Wild Fruit on Prairies
The prairie provinces of Canada are described as a land of plenty where vast quantities of wild fruit go unpicked each summer. Indigenous use preceded settler farming, with fruit abundant before cultivation. Farmers and families preserve enough for the year, yet thousands of bushels waste due to lack of pickers. The Royal Foxophilite Archery Society owns a 402 year old bow and arrows from an Egyptian tomb in London.
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Prairie
Canada
Land of Plenty
Canadian
Egypt
The
Royal Foxophilite (Archery
Iety
London
Paisley design reappears in velvety sports dress
A chic sports dress features a paisley motif reproduced in various materials. The gown is paired with a hem hat in a matching tone, trimmed with a silver edge ribbon.
Colonel Saves Valcartier from Water Famine
Colonel William McBain secured Quebec City’s fire engine and connected it to Valcartier Camp just as four thousand troops were arriving. The urgent tactic stopped a water famine after pumps were tampered with, enabling the rapid mobilization of a division bound for overseas.
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Valcartier
Quebec
William McBain
Quebec City
Canada
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Ad Card
An old advertisement extols Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor as a simple painless remedy. It claims the product lifts out the corn from root to skin and promises smooth skin, noting it costs 25 cents and is available everywhere.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Helped Woman Work Again
Mrs. J. F. Peasor of Toronto says irregular periods and weakness left her unable to work for years. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health, can work again, and recommends it to friends. The ad claims many women benefited from the product.
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Toronto
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ontario
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mas
J. F. Peasor
King St
West
England's ancient oak at Hampton Court Park
The Long Water area hosts what is likely England's oldest oak, cared for by park keepers. Estimated at a thousand years old, its trunk measures 42 feet in circumference two feet above ground and the hollow interior can seat about twelve.
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England
Long Water
Hampton Court Park
Wise words from Erie Ark Record on friendship and respect
A compact piece from the Erie Ark Record notes social maxims about uplifting a man as smart and a woman as pretty to earn lasting friendship while praising a boy as the village’s best scrapper as the fastest route to gratitude.
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Erie
Ark
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium to receive private design airplane
In a discreet note, it is announced that Queen Elizabeth of Belgium will fly in a specially designed aircraft for private use. The plan is described as a tailor made airship for royal travel within the kingdom.
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Elizabeth
Belgium
First silk hat wearer arrested for riot in London
A historic incident reports the first man to don a silk hat in London being arrested amid a riot. Prompted by the incident, the demand is made to request Minard's and avoid any further actions.
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London
Tanlac Restores Winnipeg Man From Rheumatism
Joseph A. Hughes of 1518 Magnus Ave Winnipeg says ten days with severe rheumatism left him bedridden and in constant pain. After taking Tanlac he reports full recovery, no aches, weight gain, and strength to work. Tanlac sold by all good druggists.
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Winnipeg
Tanlac
Joseph A. Hughes
Magnus Ave
Taniac
All Good Druggisia
Big Game Licensing Revenue in New Brunswick Compared
A Canadian National Railway agent notes New Brunswick earned $60 000 from big game licenses last year as 12 113 licenses were issued and outsiders accounted for 534. Hunters spent about $160 000 in the province, while Alberta, with more abundant game, has largely overlooked big game revenue.
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New Brunswick
Alberta
R.C. W. Lett
Canadian National Railway
Asthma Remedy Claim Warns Against Waiting
A wartime era medical note urges early use of J.D. etl lege's asthma remedy to stop incipient asthma from becoming chronic and to prevent severe attacks, warning that delaying treatment allows the disease to gain ground and worsen.
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J.D. Etllege
New Chemical Method Quickens Wood Drying
A new chemical process alters wood in 24 hours to mimic long aging. After drying, remaining moisture evaporates and the wood becomes harder and more durable than by traditional aging.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Praised As Tonic
London Ontario readerMrs John Shuler credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with restoring her strength after typhoid fever. She says one bottle rebuilt her health and calls the remedy a reliable builder and restoring tonic.
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London
Dr. Pierce
John Shuler
Clarence
Mrs M M Taylor Credits Favorite Prescription
A London Ontario woman praises Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription for improving health during middle age. She describes relief from fainting spells heat flashes and nervous fatigue after starting treatment and urges others to try it. She invites readers to obtain tablets or liquids and to write for medical advice or a free trial package.
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London
Dr. Pierce
M .M. Taylor
Hiis St
Invalides
Buffalo
N. Y
Bridgeburg
Oat
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