The Immigration Decline and Canada’s Missing Trade Boom
The 1922 immigration drop to 75 000 fewer new home buyers amid a 1921 internal trade value around 6 000 000 000 is tied to weaker domestic demand. Authors argue immigration historically fed 250 000 new customers yearly, boosting construction, land sales, and merchant activity far more than exports, with 1913 immigration at 354 237 driving substantial annual local business.
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Canada
Dominion
Dominion Statistician
House of Commons
Prairies
Canada Generates Three Million Horsepower From Waterfalls
Canada developed three million horsepower from waterfalls in 1922 with Ontario 1 330 000 Quebec 1 106 000 British Columbia 316 000 and the remainder across Manitoba Alberta Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island The Federal Water Powers Branch estimates horsepower per 1 000 people at 237 total capital invested 626 658 731 and estimated revenue 81 610 no
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Manitoba
Alberta
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Federal Water Powers Branch
A Stickier For Form Holdup Man
Bank teller demands cash with a demand for proper identification. A New York Sun ad promotes Dr Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as beneficial for long standing cases and urges early use to prevent progression. The page notes native postmen in parts of Brazil and West Africa travel weeks through jungle to deliver mail.
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New York Sun
J. Dr. Kelloge
Britizi
West Africa
Snowy Owl Arrives in London Zoo From Atlantic Voyage
A snowy owl captured 300 miles east of New York arrives at the London zoo. The bird, separate from its older cage mates whose plumage is smoky, shows immature dark wavy markings while adults are nearly white. The Arctic native rare visitor is noted for its treeless home and rarity in Britain.
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Jesse
New York
London Zoo
London
Owls
Arctic
Great Britain
Catarrhozone Promises Relief From Head and Chest Ailments
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a cure for catarrh and respiratory issues. It claims the inhaler delivers soothing healing substances to the lungs and throat, addressing the root of the problem rather than stomach remedies. It notes physician and public figure use, with large and small sizes priced at $1.09 and 50 cents respectively.
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Montreal
Britain Tax Rate Per Person Compared To Canada
The Ottawa Journal notes Britain on a levy of 100 dollars per person, contrasted with Canada at 45 dollars per head to illustrate tax burden differences for Americans.
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Britain
Chance
Baldwin
Canada
Ottawa Journal
Tired-Out Women See Pink Pills Restore Blood and Nerves
In this testimonial style notice a Fall River Ontario woman describes fatigue and weak nerves improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The advertisement touts blood-building and nerve-restoring effects and offers six boxes for $2 50 by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Christians Estimated in Corea Population
Church leaders estimate Corea's population at 19,615,006 with one in fifty six people identified as Christian. The figure reflects religious demographics presented by church officials.
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Corea
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy At-Home Fabric Color Tricks
Diamond Dyes claims simple directions let any woman dye faded skirts dresses waists coats sweaters stockings draperies and hangings at home. It guarantees perfect results even for beginners and asks buyers to specify fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed. It vows no streaking fading or running. Minard's Liniment for Distemper.
Teeth Inlays Through History From Aztec to Gold
A brief history of dental inlays from ancient Aztec green stone designs to modern porcelain and gold inlays. The article notes Aztec use of green stone for decoration, followed by porcelain inlays for color matching, and contemporary gold inlays made outside the mouth for durability and reduced pain.
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Old
Mexico
Widely Scattered Vocation of Canadian Lumber Industry
The Dominion houses about 3,500 sawmills with an annual cut of four to five billion feet. British Columbia leads production with roughly one quarter of output, followed by Ontario and Quebec. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick rank fifth and fourth. Spruce dominates one third of the total cut. Douglas fir, white pine, and hemlock follow. Capital invested in sawmills is about $250 million.
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Canada
Dominion
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Freezone Relieves Corn Pain Instantly
A tiny bottle sold by druggists stops hurting a corn instantly without soreness. It claims to remove hard corns soft corns and corns between toes including calluses with a few drops at the site and then you can lift it away with fingers.
Runaway Horse Halts as Officer Signals Stop in Atlantic City
A runaway horse in Atlantic City halted when a traffic officer raised his right hand and blew a whistle after signaling Stop. The horse remained calm as bystanders watched the event unfold without incident.
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Atlantic City
Moral View of British Debt and Allied Sacrifice
The Ottawa Journal argues that Britain does not owe the United States money for war aid. It praises American generosity and notes the moral balance of credit for Britain's gold outlays from 1914 to 1917 in saving the Allied cause.
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United States
Britain
Ottawa Journal
Manitoba Whitefish Exports Reach Record Levels
Manitoba whitefish from Lakes Winnipeg and Winnipegosis are shipping to Boston and New York markets. The fish are becoming increasingly popular in the east and the current shipment is described as the largest to date, though similar exports have occurred in previous years.
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Winnipeg
Winnipegosis
Boston
New York
Manitoba
New Mine Layers Convert Destroyers into High Speed Mine Layers
Fourteen of the U S Navy destroyers totaling 1 191 tons have been converted to fast mine layers capable of laying mine fields directly in an enemy route at sea. The program enhances offensive mining capacity and disrupts enemy naval movements.
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U.S
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Cites Gentle Laxative Label
The notice promotes California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for feverish, bilious, constipated, or sour stomach children. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the liver and bowels within hours, warning to ask druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup with proper labeling for babies and all ages.
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California
Optimistic Outlook Amid Local Challenges
Community leaders urge resilience and renewal after a rough period. Local organizations push optimism through projects, partnerships, and youth programs, highlighting progress in housing, education, and public spaces.
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