Branch Lines In the West Push for Western Rail Expansion
The Canadian National Railways outlines a three year programme to expand branch lines in Western Canada, linking with the Hudson Bay Railway to reach tidewater. Plans target Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta, with funds exceeding five million dollars for construction and new north south connections. This network aims to feed main lines, boost western traffic, and shift freight toward Canada via northern routes.
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Canada
Canadian National Railways
Charles A. Dunning
Canadian Pacific
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Prairies
British Columbia
Hudson Bay
Bay Terminal
Tidewater
Europe
Pacific
Hudson Bay Railway
Saskatchewan
CNR
Pro Framme
Manitoba
Alberta
United States
Minneapolis
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Hudson Pay
Canadian National
Bay
Prairie
Chinaman Wins Stay by Historic British Law
Jum Ting You, a Montreal resident of Chinese origin, sought to halt deportation by four legal attempts. He secured release under a habeas corpus order issued by Justice Praneau in the practice division, invoking a British law from the reign of Charles II to remain in Canada.
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Jum Ting You
Montreal
Charles U
Justice Praneau
Superior Court
Canada
Cultured upbringing contrasts with a daughter's choices
The mother recalls sending her daughter to elite schooling and abroad training yet reports the girl leaving for a weekend with gum, cigarettes, a lurid magazine, and a moving picture paper in hand. ET wanted my daughter to be cultured is cited from the New York Sun quote.
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New York Sun
Indians Are Good Farmers in Prairie Provinces
Indians in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta produced about one million bushels of grain last season with 488000 bushels of wheat. The group includes about 25000 people living on fertile reserved land with 97000 acres cultivated in 1926. They own around 25000 cattle and 35000 horses of good stock.
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Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Soviet arrest over anti-Semitic torture case near Moscow
Three members of the Communist Party were arrested at Ivanove Voznesensk near Moscow on charges of torturing a Jewish boy named Bagrach who worked in their factory. They allegedly used electric wires and nearly strangled him. The case sparks reports of rising anti-Semitism across the Soviet Union.
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Communist Party
Ivanove Voznesensk
Moscow
Bagrach
Soviet Union
Joint Soreness Subdued Swellings Quickly Reduced
Reported relief from rubbing sore parts leads to subdued joint pain and rapid swelling reduction. The claim highlights swift improvements after applying the rub.
Nerviline touted as remedy for rheumatic swelling
Amos F. Fleury of Kingston claims Nerviline eased his crippling rheumatism after a visit to McKay's Drug Store. The ad asserts relief for rheumatic pains tumago and sciatica with a 35 cent Nervillae bottle, sold widely.
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Amos F. Fleury
Kingston
McKay
Lighting Increases Winter Egg Production For Flocks
To increase egg production use lights to extend laying. Fall laying can be kept up by lighting from September 1 to November 1. Lights help early hatched pullets reach production with less moulting. Slow maturing pullets mature faster under lights. Properly installed lights raise labor income from birds for the year.
March weather dangerous to baby in cold Canadian spring
The article warns that fluctuating March conditions burden children, urging mothers to keep babies indoors in overheated rooms. It recommends Baby's Own Tablets to regulate the stomach and bowels, claiming they relieve colds and fevers, sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams Medicine Co of Stockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Stockville
Ont
British consider shift of naval base from Bermuda to Caribbean
Reported British plans would move naval power south of Bermuda from Port Royal Jamaica to the Caribbean Sea with Port Royal becoming an air and submarine base. Bermuda’s status as a major station would be reduced while native crews man island defenses and a line of defense implications near the Panama Canal emerge. An unrelated note mentions an electrician’s discovery about lightning behavior on land.
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Port Royal
Bermuda
Atlantic
Caribbean Sea
Great Britain
Ofuantanamo
Panama Canal
Reduced Strength of R.C.M.P. Narrows Force Yet Increases Work
Commissioner Starnes reports 1926 strength 876 with 28 000 cases. 1920 strength 1 500 with 10 000 cases disposed of. He urges a new Battin Island post and more northern detachments, notes near treble northward staff, and cites an emergency in customs policing. Revenue over 72 000 dollars was collected by the force for various departments.
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Starnes
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Arctic
Battin Island
Farm of the Future Promotes Nut and Bean Diet
Dr. J H Kellogg of Battle Creek outlines a future farm with no animals or fowl, using soy beans and peanut crops and a few nut trees for decoration. He says milk eggs and meat would be eliminated gradually, arguing animals are a liability and energy drain for farmers. A separate note mentions a legless motorcycle rider navigating New York traffic.
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J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Ife
Horsea
Heart Palpitation Dizzy Sinking Spells
Remedy for heart palpitations and dizziness offered by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario. Box price is 50 cents. available at all druggists or mailed direct on receipt of payment.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Noiseless Construction Gaining Ground In Sharon Factory
A five storey factory in Sharon Pennsylvania is erected with electric arc welding avoiding normal rivet noises and sparks. Sixteen experts fused beams under bright arcs saving 100 tons of steel and proving lighter, stiffer frame potential for future silent skyscrapers.
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Sharon
Gpm
Are
Pape's Diapepsin Claims Fast Indigestion Cure
Ad claims immediate relief after taking one or two tablets for indigestion heartburn and sour stomach. Promises quick correction of stomach and digestion at a low cost with a druggist guarantee.
Trans Atlantic phone service reaches western states
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announces that the extension of the trans Atlantic service to California Oregon Washington Nevada and Arizona will give the United States direct connections with England Scotland and Wales, completing a nationwide linkage.
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California
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Arizona
United States
Eingland
Scotland
Wales
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Eclectric Oil Promotes Broad Internal External Use
The advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil works internally for many complaints and externally for sore throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and other ailments. It notes the bottle is inexpensive and useful to keep on hand.
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Thomas
Queen Wilhelmina Rescues Woman At Sea Near The Hague
While driving duneside near The Hague Queen Wilhelmina helped a woman in distress in the sea aided by her chauffeur and a lady in waiting. The rescued woman was wrapped in shawls and taken to a nearby hospital where she recovered. The incident followed the woman walking into the water in a nervous state.
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Hague
Wilhelmina
Winnipeg Set For Major Home Building Boom
Winnipeg on the cusp of a record homebuilding year as 148 houses are planned by local contractors. The projects total about 1 million dollars and will start as soon as ground frost ends. For sale everywhere Minard's Liniment.
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Winnipeg
Stamp Laundry in Italy Washes and Reclaims Stamps
The French secret service uncovered a stamp laundering ring operating through Italy. Used stamps from ten centimes to five francs were washed and reissued with cancellation marks removed, circulating as authentic currency. Merchants accepted the stamps, causing a nationwide commotion before authorities traced the operation to a large Italian business.
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Secret Service
France
Paris
Surete Generale
Italy
A Power of its Own Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is described as a versatile and valuable liniment with broad use for both people and animals. It is claimed to have a subtle power and to be a leading remedy kept by users for its wide range of applications.
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Thomas
Unemployment Insurance Proposal To Be Considered In Commons
A House of Commons proposal will ask the committee on industrial and international relations to investigate and report on establishing a system of insurance against unemployment sickness and invalidity. The resolution will be introduced by A. A. Heaps Labour Winnipeg North.
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Committee On Industrial and International Relations
House of Commons
A. A. Heaps
Labor
Winnipeg
North
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Glasgow University
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Diamond Dye Cyclopedia
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J. A. Maas
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Minn
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