Canada urged to avoid export duties amid tariff clash
An analysis warns against expanding protective tariffs to export duties in Canada. It argues such measures would provoke retaliation by the United States, disrupt trade with Britain, and harm industries, employment, and consumption, urging restraint and urging lower barriers between Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Nomely
United States
Great Britain
Ontario
Quebec
Left Annuity to Employees of Prince Roland Bonaparte
Prince Roland Bonaparte of Avenue d Iena Paris, grand nephew of Napoleon and president of the Geographical Society of Paris, died April 14 at 65 leaving England property valued £142,696 and annuities equal to the annual value of his appointments to secretaries, employees, librarians, valets, servants, cooks, doorkeepers and laborers in his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Bonaparte
Avenue d'Iena
Paris
Napoleon
Geographical Society of Paris
England
Antique wallpaper to adorn 18th century room in South Kensington museum
Two century old wallpaper from Gloucester house will grace a new room at the English furniture galleries in South Kensington. The room copies an eighteenth century apartment and will feature furniture dating from around the time of Queen Anne's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kensington
Queen Anne
Gloucester
New Bee Hybrid Report From Professor Moschevnikov
Professor Moschevnikov of Moscow reports breeding a new bee type a cross between mother and worker. The bee reportedly develops ovaries like the queen and wax glands like the worker, work ongoing for over a year. The scientist believes it could greatly aid bee culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moschevnikov
Moscow
Beieves
Rocky Mountain Sheep Sent to Austria for Zoo Exhibit
Six Rocky Mountain sheep valued at 6060 pass through Montreal via Dominion Express Company en route to Austria for a zoological exhibit. The animals originate from Banff National Park in Alberta and travel to New York before continuing to their destination.
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Montreal
Dominion Express Company
Rocky Mountain
Austria
National Park
Banff
Alberta
New York
Dairymen Meet At Vancouver For Ice Cream Contest
A Western Canada Dairymen's Association formed at the Vancouver dairy convention aims to link provincial groups with the national dairy council. Twenty entries competed in the Vancouver ice cream contest judged by Prof. Ben Dixon and William Westgate. Saskatchewan teams led with top scores, Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries of Saskatoon won first with 75, Weyburn second, Souris Valley Creamery Estevan third.
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Western Canada Dairymen’s Association
National Dairy Council
Vancouver
Winnipec Way
Western Dairy Association
Ben Dixon
Idaho State University
William Westgate
Ford
Ont
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Co-operative Creameries, Limited
Saaskatoon
Saskatchewan Cooperative
Weyburn
Souris
Northwestern Creamery
Victoria
Saskatchewan Creamery and Ice Cream Company
Regina
Help for tired nervous people tonic claims quick relief
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a reliable tonic for fatigue nervousness and poor digestion. A Calgary Canada reader recounts illness after returning from overseas and credits the pills with full recovery. Sold by dealers or by mail 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dr. Williams
Japan Aims to Expand Sheep Industry from Canada
Japan seeks to boost domestic sheep raising amid low wool output of 15,000 to 20,000 pounds yearly against imports of 68 million pounds. A. E. Bryan of Kobe notes Canada has supplied small numbers of sheep, deemed satisfactory and second best among origins.
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Japan
A. E. Bryan
Kobe
Commercial Intelligence Journal
Canada
After Pneumonia Grace Hitchen Seeks Restful Sleep
Mrs Grace Hitchen of St George Ontario describes severe pneumonia aftermath with weak nerves and sleepless nights. She suffered fainting spells from a weak heart and bedridden years, noting a turning point after reading about a remedy.
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Grace Hitchen
St. George, Ont
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement
A user recounts trying Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills and reports improvement after a box, gaining 35 pounds and increased ability to perform housework and outdoor tasks. The testimonial states strong recommendation for others suffering as they did.
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W c
Milburn
The Whaling Industry in British Columbia
The BC whale industry yields about 400 tons of bone meal annually and small quantities of meat and blood used as fertilizer. Most of the product is exported, mainly to the United States, with a portion sold locally as fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
United States
Global land cover shows one third forested area
Report notes that about one third of Earth's land surface is covered by forests highlighting the extent of woodland. Mentions ti-Minard's Liniment as a product under wartime advertising.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics
Perfect home dye fing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Just dip in cold water to tint soft shades or boil to dye rich colors. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for every fabric type from lingerie to wool silk linen cotton mixed goods.
British Fellowships to U S Students Like Rhodes Scholar
The Commonwealth Fund announces 20 annual British graduate fellowships at 26 U S universities. The Prince of Wales agrees to honorary chair British committee. Sir Walter Riddell of Hertford College Oxford to chair. Fellowships are for two years with travel and about 500 dollars per year.
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United States
New York
Commonwealth Fund
Prince of Wales
Walter Robert Buchanan Riddell
Hertford College
Oxford
Purifying Insulin: Abel Seeks Pure Compound at Caltech
Dr John J Abel of Johns Hopkins believes commercial insulin carries impurities from its parent material. At Caltech he seeks methods to remove these impurities to achieve truly pure insulin. A pure insulin could have a stronger positive effect on the human body, Abel says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Institute of Technology
John J. Abel
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Abel
Abet
Holoway's Corn Remover Promoted To Clear Obstinate Corns
An advertisement extols Holoway's Corn Remover as effective for stubborn corns. The copy urges readers to try the remedy and lists its claimed capability to ease painful corn conditions.
Trotzky Banished from Soviet Council Amid Memoir Plans
Leon Trotzky has been removed from the post of war minister and now loses membership in the council for labor and defence. M. W. Franse will succeed him on the council. Trotzky remains a central committee member while recuperating at Sukhum on the Black Sea. A Norwegian reunion in Minneapolis marks the 100th anniversary of Norwegians in America with invitations to King Haakon President Coolidge and Baron Byng.
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Leon Trotzky
Council For Labor and Defence
M. W. Franse
Trotzky
Communist Party
Sukum
Black Sea
Minneapolis
America
Prof
Bothe
Minnesota University
King Haakon
Pres. Coolidge
Baron Byng
Canada
British Columbia Welfare Benefits Paid Under Key Acts
Workmen's Compensation Act and Mothers' Pensions Act disbursed in British Columbia last year totalled 3 445 675 dollars. About 1 700 widows 5 000 children and 1 200 workmen with families shared the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
King George Grants Coal to Windsor Elderly Poor
A royal generosity report states King George distributed a hundred pounds of coal to all Windsor residents above age sixty who are classified as poor. This aid targeted the royal borough’s elderly and prioritized warmth during hardship.
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George
Royal Borough of
Windsor
Indians Claim 18 Million Acres in New York Territory
At Loriette Que the Six Nations discussed a land claim to about eighteen million acres in New York state including areas in New York and Buffalo. They allege the land was granted in 1784 and later seized without cause. If successful, each tribal member could receive roughly thirty to forty thousand dollars. George Thomas and Cornilus attended with Armand Lavergne and U.S. lawyers.
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Lorette
Que
New York
Buffalo
Six Nations
George Thomas
Syracuse
N.Y
Six Nations Indians
Cornilus
Monsey
Ont
Armand Lavergne
K.C
Quebec
United States
Steps to Solomon Temple Found in Jerusalem Excavation
Excavation in Jerusalem uncovered pillars and a stairway beneath an arch in the Mosque of Omar foundations. Officials believe the stairwell was an entrance to Solomon's Temple, once standing on the site of the current mosque. The temple was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar and later rebuilt by Zerubbabel.
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Solomon
Jerusalem
Omar
Israel
Nebuchadnezzar
Zerubbabetl
Old Convent Reopens At Burnham Buckinghamshire
A 13th century convent at Burnham Buckinghamshire is reopened for a community of nuns continuing the life and customs of 1266 AD. The note describes their habits services and meditation as nearly identical to those long ago.
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Burnham
Buckinghamshire
Immigrants from U.S. Enter Western Canada in Past Year
Immigration officers report 6 477 people entered Western Canada from the United States in the past year, up from 5704 in 1923. They brought cash totaling 1 995 247 and personal effects valued at 344 151.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Secrets Hide Behind Closed Windows Says Passage
It is well to be in touch with many people. The man who keeps other people from looking in on him shuts the windows and draws the curtains so that he can't look out.
Islands Offered for World Peace Center in Pacific
Owner L Fullaard-Lee offers to deed the Palmyra Islands 1000 miles south of Hawaii to the Pan Pacific Union. If the United States withdraws sovereignty and recognizes the isles as a neutral refuge for all who seek talks on Pacific interests. Fullard-Lee, born in South Africa and now an American citizen, envisions a flagless, protecte d site for meetings in peace or war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra Islands
Hawaii
Pan-Pacific Union
United States
Isles
L. Fullaard-Lee
Henry E. Cooper
Fullard-Lee
South Africa
Pacific
Toronto to Probe Gasoline Prices with Ontario Vies
The Toronto city council plans to urge every Ontario city to join in asking the attorney general to investigate gasoline prices and prosecute all companies under the Combines Act if the probe finds restraint of trade.
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Toronto
Ontario
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Offers Lasting Relief
All mothers can put away anxiety about suffering children as Mother Graves Worm Exterminator provides sure and lasting relief for worms.
Japanese suffragettes push for full women’s rights
Japanese women form an organization to gain full suffrage. The society claims over four million women perform jobs traditionally done by men. Only four percent of those invited to the first suffragette meeting attended.
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Japan
Endorsement for Bull Registration Plan at Toronto Meeting
At Toronto the dual purpose Shorthorn Club of Canada urged registration of sires, endorsing the plan advanced by the central cattle committee during its annual meeting.
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Central Cattle Committee
Toronto
Shorthorn Club of Canada
Defender of Poets Clears Poe of Alcohol Rumors
A steadfast defender of a fellow poet asserts Edwin Markham would support Poe’s genius and disputes claims that Edgar Allan Poe was a habitual drunkard, arguing Poe could not have produced seventeen mastery works.
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Edwin Markham
Edgar Allan Poe
Boston to Hartford Coach and Mail Service Begun in 1695
A new courier route established in 1695 linked Boston and Hartford. The service combined coach travel with mail delivery, expanding colonial communication and transportation networks between the two settlements.
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Boston
Hartford
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W. N. UO
U.S
American Univer
King Solomon's Temple
J. D. Kelloge
Carter
Palmyra
Islands
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