Canada and United States fuel Canadian growth in 1923
The article argues strong Canadian growth prospects in 1923 driven by sustained American investment and rising British capital. It cites record US bond sales in 1922 totaling over 261 million dollars, with total Canadian capital inflows near 272 million, and notes renewed British interest as sterling steadies. It predicts continued large-scale British investment and new branch plants in Canada, especially in Vancouver, balancing American strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominions
United States
Dominion
Great Britain
Britain
United Kingdom
British Isles
Farmers Booklets Free On Application
A brief notice offering farmers booklets free upon request. Advertises availability through a local agriculture office and emphasizes no charge for the pamphlets.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
Advertising copy asserts that taking one or two tablets clears indigestion including heavy pain heartburn flatulence and sour stomach. Claims correction of stomach and digestion for a few cents with each package guaranteed by the druggist.
The Earth's Early Atmosphere and Water Cycle
The article argues the Earth began extremely hot, with a dense vapor envelope. As cooling occurred oceans formed, vapors condensed into rain that shaped terrain, and water gradually penetrated the crust. It asserts widespread drying of the planet threatens life and the future of humanity.
Irrigation Projects Expand in Southern Alberta
Two large irrigation schemes will be initiated in Southern Alberta this year. The Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District covers about 220 000 acres with 105 000 irrigable, while the United Irrigation District near Cardston comprises 24 000 irrigable acres. Together they will bring roughly 130 005 acres under ditch, about six townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Lethbridge
United Irrigation District
Les
Cardston
May Revival Of Sugar Beet Industry In Alberta
Farmers in Southern Alberta look to revive the sugar beet trade after a failed Raymond factory venture. Past hurdles included shortage of labor to tend beets, but renewed interest and prospects fuel another push to establish the industry locally.
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Alberta
Raymond
Drifted buoy from Bay of Fundy drifts across Atlantic to Scilly Islands
Ottawa officials note a washed ashore buoy labeled made in Ottawa near Bryher Scilly Islands may originate from the Bay of Fundy or Gulf Coast. RK A Willard explains no St Lawrence buoy records, adds drift speeds of up to seven miles per hour near the Gulf Stream. Value set at 4000 dollars with possible return by CGMM ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Bryhef
Scilly Islands
St Lawrence River
RK. A. Willard
Department of Marine
St. Lawreace
Gulf
Halifax
Bay of Fundy
Vancouver Island
Gulf Stream
Willard
C.G.M.M
Canada
Ancient temple unearthed in Ur by joint digs
Archaeologists from the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania Museum report a temple dating about three millennia before Christ found in Ur, Chaldea. Dr. George D. Gordon says work is early and history to be revealed. Sir Frederick Kenyon notes Nebuchadnezzar repairs.
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Pharoah
Sir Frederick Kenyon
British Museum
United States
Gordon
Sir Frederick
Nebuchadnezzar
Corn Pain Relief Freezone Promises Quick Lift Off
A vintage ad claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain when a drop is applied. It says the corn can be lifted off with fingers and that the small bottle, sold by druggists for a few cents, removes hard and soft corns and calluses without soreness.
Unusual Impressions at the Great Railway Station
A telephone girl at a major railway station recalls the crowding all day. She notes she only looks up for something unusual like someone saying thank you.
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Collier's
Increase in Homestead Entries in Manitoba Rise
The annual report of W. W. Cory Deputy Minister of the Interior notes a rise of 1 960 homestead entries in the last fiscal year. The previous year had 7 349 entries. Manitoba posted the largest percentage increase, more than doubling the year before.
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W. W. Cory
Manitoba
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Help Chatham Woman
Mrs. James Burleigh of 248 King St E Chatham Ont reports years of heart palpitations and nervous distress. After using Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills for about three months she says sleep improved strength returned and health markedly better. Price 50c a box at dealers or by mail from The IT Milburn Co Toronto Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burleigh
King St. E
Chatham
Ont
Milburn
Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Five Thousand Mile Flight Ends In Rio Janeiro
United States airman Lieut. Hinton and four companions completed a more than 5 000 mile journey after leaving New York on August 17. Their original plane Sampaio Correia was wrecked near Cuba and they were rescued by the US cruiser Denver. A new seaplane faced motor delays before their coast line route to Georgetown and down the South American coast. Hinton is also known for the Moose Factory balloon flight in 1920.
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Hinton
Rio Janeiro
New York
Sampaio Correia
Cuba
United States
Denver
West Indies
Trinidad
Georgetown
British Guiana
Lieut. Hinton
Moose Factory
Ontario
War Memorial Unveiled on Table Mountain Cape Town
Premier Smuts unveiled a war memorial high on Table Mountain for Mountain Club members who died in the Great War. Thousands climbed from all directions for the service and procession. The event opened with a religious service, Smuts spoke, and buglers played the Last Post and Reveille before pipers closed with a tune.
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Table Mountain
Capetown
South Africa
Smuts
Union of South Africa
Mountain Club
Reveille
Arms Collection at Tower of London Vast in Middle Ages
The Tower of London houses about 6000 arms and armor spanning the Middle Ages to later periods. The collection highlights weapon types and protective gear used through centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower of London
Western Canada grows from wilderness to granary glory
The piece chronicles fifty years of Western Canada’s transformation from sparsely populated prairie to thriving urban centers and a vast agricultural powerhouse. It notes Manitoba population growth from 62,260 to over 200,000 in Winnipeg, expansion of railways to over 4,000–6,000 miles in provinces, and the rise of Calgary Edmonton Regina Saskatoon and Vancouver as modern cities. It highlights dairy and grain development, wartime contributions, and the shift from buffalo trails to thousand-ton freight trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Canadian Pacific Railway
Portage la Prairie
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Vancouver
W. D. Scott
Western Canada
Willierness
Canada
West
Calgary Grain Shipments Soar in January Traffic
Grain shipments through Calgary in January totaled 2227 cars, triple the year prior’s 920. The Calgary Grain Exchange reports a 1307 car year over year rise, marking an almost unprecedented surge in grain inspected in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Calgary Grain Exchange
Ontario Plans Forest Access Licensing to Prevent Fires
The Ontario government proposes a plan requiring every visitor to a provincial forest to obtain a license and inform a forest ranger of their location. The goal is to reduce the provincewide losses caused by forest fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Man Guarding Lone Person Reflects on Enmity
A man cites that he is never his own worst enemy while he can keep his lone person protected and secure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
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Department of Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture
Fort Vermilion
Atlantic
Minard’s Liniment
Western. Editors
G. T. Humphrey
the Times
Nokomis, Sask
Western
Prairie
John Sanderson
Hig
Canadian Department of Immigraton and Colonization
Pisteau
Rocks Mountains
Bakers
Ora
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Fresno
California
Dept
Preeno
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