Immigration policy outline for British settlers adopted
The government announced new measures under Hon. James A Robb to guide selection, transport, and settlement of British settlers in Canada. It details loans and grants for children, nominated persons, and household workers, plus a Land Settlement Branch to place newcomers on suitable lands with advisory boards to ensure fair prices and successful integration.
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James A Robb
Immigration and Colonization
Cnlonization
Department of Immigration and Colonization
Canada
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Department of Demigration and Colonization
Ottawa
Dominion
Imperial
Joan
Grant
Robb
Parliament to Decide Crow’s Nest Pass Rates Before July
The 1922 relief restored grain rates but kept others for 40 years. Parliament faces extending railway commission powers beyond grain to livestock fruit and hardware westward before July 6. Railways seek extension while grain supporters push for broader application. failure means automatic rate return with potential $2.1 million yearly revenue loss per line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marth
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Lines
Railway Commission
Crow's Nest
Joint Soreness Subdued Swellings Quickly Reduced
A simple rubbing treatment alleviates joint soreness and reduces swelling quickly. Reported effects show noticeable relief after use for affected joints.
Nerviline Promises Relief for Rheumatic Ailments
Kingston user Amos F. Fleury tests Nerviline after a rheumatic crippling impact and credits McKay's Drug Store for recommending the product. The ad claims lasting relief for rheumatic pains lumbago and sciatica with a 35 cent bottle sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos F. Fleury
Kingston
McKay
Canadian dairy chiefs urge quality over quantity in postwar push
At an Ottawa dairy cattlemen conference Hon J A Robb says British farm help this year will not swamp labor markets and Canadians will have work by 1924 season end. Hon W R Motherwell urges higher dairy quality, cites Australia New Zealand and Scandinavia as methods to lift Canada's trade, warns many farmers ignore cattle quality. Some lines note horses wearing cuwhid shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
J. A. Robb
Great Britain
Canada
W. R. Motherwell
Australia
New Zealand
Scandinavia
Motherwell
Mr.Motherwell
The British Empire Exhibition and its Leisure Halls
An English barrister journalist surveys Wembley’s looming display and traces London’s entertainment venues through history. He recalls Drury Lane, Covent Garden, the Lyceum, Cremorne, Vauxhall, Rosherville, Madame Tussaud’s, Astley’s Amphitheatre, the Surrey Theatre, and the Lyceum’s varied past as a showplace and venue for exhibitions, music, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Wembley
London
Drury Lane
Covent Garden
Lyceum
Cremorne
Vauxhall
Rosherville
Thames
Madame Tussaud’s
Paris
Philip Astley
Royal Cheng
Blackfriars Road
Charles Dibdin
Elliston
Surrey Theatre
Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
Society of Artists
Somerset House
Royal Academy
Astley
Dr. Arnold
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promoted for Dyspepsia Aid
An advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as the best prescription for stomach digestion and related issues. It claims the remedy strengthens the stomach, regulates the bowels, and purifies the digestive system to prevent future dyspepsia.
Bacon Hog Standards Described by Ontario Government Pamphlet
The pamphlet outlines ideal bacon hog traits including a long smooth body with arched back and neat underline. It stresses balanced jowl and shoulder, flat side, medium depth, to avoid flabbiness or round ribs. Rump aligns with back arch, ham tapers to the hock, and the belly remains trim, signaling lean meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Dodd's Kidney Pills Celebrate Backache Relief
A Nova Scotia reader Mr J A Boutilier aged 66 reports relief from backache rheumatism and headaches after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The ad claims blood impurities cause these pains and urges purifying the blood with the pills for quick comfort and widespread use through word of mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Dodd
J. A. Boutilier
Aspotogan
N.S
Revenue Stamp Tax Shift Impacts Canada Post Losses
An annual review estimates over four million dollars in excise revenue for Canada and a corresponding loss to the Post Office Department due to exclusive revenue stamp use on cheques receipts and similar items. The change, effective October 1, showed $547,000 in the first month due to stamp stockpiling, and since October the average monthly increase is about $250,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Post Office Department
Dr. Hamilton's Pills Aid the Stomach
Dr. Hamilton's Pills marketed to relieve stomach issues with a price of 25 cents per box or five for one dollar. Distribution noted through all dealers or The Catarrhozone Co. based in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Charcoal Gas Powers Berlin Motor Buses
Charcoal gas from charcoal-burners is used to run Berlin motor buses instead of benzine generated gas. Experiments have lasted a year and show the system economical and successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alberta to Start Refining at Coutts Plant in March
The plan calls for refining to begin at the Alberta Refining Company plant in Coutts Alberta in the Sweetgrass field in March. This facility joins the Edmonton refinery and the Imperial Oil Calgary project in creating three Alberta refineries totaling 2 506 000 dollars in investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Refining Company
Coutts
Alberta
Sweetgrass
Fdmenton
Imperial Oil Company
Calgary
Western Canada embraces corn culture as a new era
In November 1923 Maple Creek Saskatch ewan hosted Western Canada’s first provincial corn show. The event signaled a northward shift of the corn belt and a new era for prairie agriculture as corn becomes a staple, with seed production expanding in Saskatchewan and plans for co operative pools. The show featured 500 entries of North Dakota Flint Gebu Yellow Flint and North Western Dent, judged by Professor Champlin who noted superior quality vs North Dakota exhibits. Corn is transforming farming methods with silos widespread and a rise in cattle and dairy production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Creek
Saskatchewan
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Western Canada
Assiniboia
Manitoba
Alberta
Bayer T
Allott
North Dakota
Champlin
University of Saskatchewan
North Dakota Agricultural College
Chicago
Prince Albert
Cost of living shows slight seasonal rise in 29 foods
Department of Labor data find the weekly cost of 29 staple foods for a five person family in 60 cities averaged 10.78 in January, up from 10.73 in December 1923. With fuel and rent, the January 1924 budget is 21.23 versus 21.21 in December 1923, while peak monthly budget was 26.92 in July 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Repartee Exchange Sparks Witty Dialogue
A brisk exchange of wit unfolds as Pa and another figure volley clever lines. The banter showcases sharp repartee and playful teasing in a compact, theatrical moment.
Vast western land near railways eyed for colonization
Moose Jaw Times notes Colonel Dennis of the CPR says about 63 million acres lie privately owned yet unoccupied within fifteen miles of western railways, with 25 million suitable for immediate settlement. Much land is held by railways and Hudson’s Bay Company. most owners are non residents.
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Colonel Dennis
Colonization Department
The
C.P.R
Canadian Prairies
Canada
Railways
Hudson's Bay Company
House of Commens
A. Magrath
International Joint Commission
Land Surveyors’ Association
Maxrath
Moose Jaw
Carpenter Finds 3200 Pound Silver Nugget Near Cobalt
On the bank of the Montreal River about twelve miles from Cobalt Ontario Angel Clemens a carpenter found a silver nugget weighing 3200 pounds It was estimated to be about 75 percent silver and worth $20000 Also an unrelated estimate notes a cigarette puff contains about 4 000 600 000 dust particles.
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Montreal River
Cobalt
Ontario
Angel Clemens
Canadian Mothers Health Boost Promised by Patent Remedy
An Alberta or BC reader testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring health after childbirth. The letter, attributed to Mrs. Mary Gray of Vancouver, claims relief from exhaustion headaches back pains and nervous distress after using the product. It urges readers to buy the remedy from local druggists and to request free medical advice from Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dr. Perce
Pierce
Mary Gray
Homer Street
Dr. Fierce
Bridgetarg
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Scotts
J. Junior Dougan
Maple Ridge Weekly Gazette
Port Hammond
Port Haney
B.C
Coquitlam
Agassiz Record
Alberta Oil Refineries
Mranger
Rastus
Minard
West
Mrs
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