West seeks equal control of public lands with prairie provinces
The article argues for transferring Dominion ownership of public lands and natural resources to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. It notes negotiations with all three provinces, highlights Saskatchewan’s weaker land wealth but stronger compensation claim, and urges a prompt, amicable settlement to boost national unity and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
Prairie
Dominion
Ttawa
Sackatchewan
Canada
Howe
Privy Council
England
Flag Bill Aims Canadian Flag Adoption In Parliament
The resolution from Liberal MP R. McIntosh of Orth Battleford seeks a social committee to study adopting a Canadian flag. The banner would symbolize Canada alongside the British flag as an equality partner in the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McIntosh
Orth Battleford
McIntosh
Canada
Commonwealth of British Nations
Keeping High Ideals and Great Art
An old essay extols a famous artist who avoids funny pictures to keep his mind on great masterpieces. It claims observing only the great and good makes living virtuous and aids painting great works. The ad ends with a plug for Holloway's Corn Remover.
Isrvaks Record Telecommunication Link Across Continents
Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden spoke with Belgium's Crown Prince and Princess from Stockholm to Bandoeng Java in a record long distance telephone link. The 8 385 mile conversation traveled by wire to Amsterdam and then by wireless to Java.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Gustav
Ingeborg
Stockholm
Sweden
Belgium
Bandoeng
Java
Dutch East Indies
Amsterdam
Non-Inflammable Paper Demonstration Impresses Inventor
German inventor Franz Franck demonstrated a fireproof wrapping by crumpling ordinary newspaper into a ball and wrapping it in his paper. The wrapped bundle withstood a laboratory flame hot enough to melt glass and left the inner sheet unscorched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Franck
Nervous Indigestion Following Flu Prompts Healing Claims
A Canadian testimonial highlights lingering weakness after the 1919 flu epidemic. Mrs. Irving Maxwell of Bancroft credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with rebuilding her blood, calming indigestion and nerves after seven boxes, enabling full recovery and renewed activity. The pills are touted as a blood builder and tonic, sold locally and by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dr. Williams' Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Airplane Ambulance to Be Demonstrated in Paris
An international congress will meet in Paris next May to study air transport for sick and injured in both military and civil life. The Commerce Department reports a demonstration at Le Bourget Field with a pseudo patient bundled aboard and transported to a provincial village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Commerce Department
le Bourget Field
Its Quality Sells It Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Ad
The advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a trusted remedy used by thousands for healing and relief of cuts burns scalds and inflammatory pains praising its long time public favor and proven record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Friction and Marriage Metaphor From Everyday Observations
The text states friction depends on pressure not contact area, noting a large bearing has no more friction than a small one at equal pressure. It then contrasts marriage expectations, saying a man is content if his wife is a good cook valet attentive audience and patient nurse.
Saskatchewan Handicrafts Guild Exhibit Opens in Regina
To Develop Home Art Industries invites crafters across bead work basketry embroidery knitting and more to Regina Saskatchewan Hotel March 20 to 23 1929. Handmade items may be entered sold and priced by exhibitors the Guild aims to preserve skills and promote home industry with no entry fees and no profit motive. The event runs alongside Regina Folk Song and Folk Dance Festival for a four day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sane Ae Handicrafts Guild
Saskatchewan
Canadian Handicrafts Guild
Regina
First Kamloops Fort Epoch Tied to Astor Trade
Historical note recalls 1812 trading near Kamloops where Alexander Ross met 2000 Indigenous traders for ten days at Camcloops. Later David Stuart built Kamloops Fort for John Jacob Astor, fostering years of trade. The modern Kamloops rises where the post stood, with only a moulding door post and a weed-grown cellar as markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenston Heights
Canada
Alexander Ross
Thompson River
Camcloops
David Stuart
Kamloops
John Jacob Astor
Castoria Promoted For Soothing Fussy Babies
A vintage ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as safe for sleep and comfort for infants and children. It claims quick relief for fretful babies, colic, constipation, colds, and upset spells with the Chas. H. Fletcher signature as proof of authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Western Grain Company Formed To Take Over Six Elevators
The Fort William Times Journal reports the merger creating Western Grain Company Limited to assume the assets and undertakings of six grain and elevator firms. Those firms include Western Elevator State Elevator Central Grain Spencer Grain Beaver Grain and Western Terminal Elevator, aged 19 to 27 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort. William
Sugar Beet Contract Announced by Southern Alberta Growers
The Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District will contract for 2,000 acres of sugar beets this spring. The plan was announced at the annual meeting of the Southern Alberta Beet Growers Association.
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Lethbridge
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Lasting Relief
Advertisement claims the product relieves suffering in children and eliminates anxiety for mothers. It asserts sure and lasting effects from its use.
A Little Girl Questions Illness and Death Belief
A girl tells her Christian Scientist aunt about an old man who was ill and now thinks he is dead, prompting a wry correction on belief and perception. The anecdote reappears as a gentle, humorous tale about thought and reality in a family setting.
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm Angrily Protests Transatlantic Liners
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm, in exile in Holland, protested naming two Bremen built liners Frederick the Great and Wilhelm the Great. The letter, read by Bremen directors, drew laughter and raised questions about the former monarchs after 1918. Wilhelm reportedly sought to retract it but was too late.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Bremen
Germany
Frederick the Great
Wilhelm the Great
Hohenzollern
Wilhelm
Holland
Doorn
First Bird Chides Second Bird Over Chimney Dust
A playful exchange between birds on a chimney features the first scolding the second for getting dirty, while the second teases in return about spotting the other.
It is the cause and not the death that makes the martyr
A concise quotation stating that martyrdom is defined by the cause rather than by dying for it, emphasizing moral purpose over sacrifice itself. The line reflects a perspective on how martyr status is earned through commitment.
Roman Mourning Custom Shaving Beards at Twenty One
The custom among Romans required shaving the beard at age twenty one and offering it to household gods. A beard could be grown again only as a sign of mourning after that age.
Mrs Day Reports Long Breathless Illness Relief After Trial
Mrs H Day of Dartmouth describes a year of smothering spells and severe shortness of breath that worsened to the point she could not walk short distances. After trying various treatments without success, she decides to try a new remedy.
Sane definition holds tragedy and comedy in mind
A quotation defines sanity as the ability to bear tragedy in the heart while keeping comedy in the head. The line contrasts emotion with rational humor as a measure of a sane person.
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Bey Tears
Anaisi
Eaees Breeets
Guara
W. K. Buckley
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Terente Buc Ckery S Line
Holloway
Isrvaks
Minard
Pla
Tviv Pris
Fieeld
Fiu
Vicks
Vicks VarpoRus
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Aspirin
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