Canada’s Railways Prove Overbuilding Fears Wrong
An address at Regina argues Canada’s rail expansion was prudent not reckless. It cites CPR CN growth, 1927 1928 track and branch line plans, and Ontario Saskatchewan pushes toward Hudson Bay, claiming surpluses replace earlier deficits and spur northward development.
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Canada
Dominion
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Pacific Railways
Canadian National
C P.R
Atlantic
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Club
Regina
Cyril Young
Industrial Development Department
Canadian National Railways
Ontario
Hudson Bay Railway
Tidewater
Flin Flon
C.P.R
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay
Ottawa
British Columbia
North Country
First Helium Deposit Found Deep Below German town
In Russelsheim Baden Germany a helium deposit was located 600 meters beneath the surface marking Europe’s earliest discovered reserve. A motoring journal notes the radiator as a potential early artistic feature of cars.
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Europe
Russelsheim
Baden
Germany
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia the premier antacid
Excess stomach acid causes indigestion with pain and sourness two hours after meals. Phillips' Milk of Magnesia neutralizes acid instantly, is tasteless and quick acting. It has been standard with physicians for 50 years. Get the genuine prescription proven antacid with full directions in every bottle.
Western Canada Livestock Union Announces 1929 Convention
The Western Canada Livestock Union sets its 1929 annual convention for Edmonton after a Vancouver session. R A Wright of Drinkwater Saskatchewan is re elected president. J L Walters Clive is Alberta vice president Olaf Olafson Mortlach Saskatchewan and George Gordon Oak Lake Manitoba hold vice presidency posts. C M Learmouth Regina continues as secretary.
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Western Canada Livestock Union
Edmonton
Vancouver
R. A. Wright
Drinkwater
Saskatchewan
J. L. Walters
Clive
Alberta
Olaf Olafson
Mortlach
George Gordon
Oak Lake
Manitoba
C. M. Learmouth
Regina
Union
Spring tonic advertised as health aid through Dr Williams Pink Pills
An old fashioned spring tonic promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to build blood and strengthen nerves. The piece cites improved energy, appetite, and sleep, with a testimonial from Mrs. L Hupman of Summerville Centre Ontario, and notes availability from Brockville Ontario at 50 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Growth Of Catholic Church In United States 1928 Directory
Catholic Church in the United States reports 19,689,409 adherents in 1928, up 205,753 from last year. There are 16,293 churches and 773 priests, including four cardinal-archbishops, thirteen archbishops, and 91 bishops. Asthma remedy claims rapid relief with Dr J D Kellogg’s preparation.
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United States
U.S
Heavy Apple Production in Okanagan Promises Large Crop
The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is forecast to yield 1 075 000 boxes of apples this year based on favorable orchard conditions and prospects. Peaches, apricots, and cherries also show potential for heavy yields. In New York, theatres and movie houses report 1 500 000 daily patrons with 208 theatres and 580 movie houses totaling 858 975 seats.
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Okanagan
Okanagan Valley
British Columbia
New York
The world not flat after all but still crooked in spots
The saying notes the historical belief in a flat earth shifted to roundness, while observing that the globe remains imperfect with irregularities and distortions in certain areas.
Siamoth water suit jury rule shifts to longest stay
In a peculiar North Siamoth case parties submerge to claim a lawsuit stake. The contestant remaining longest beneath water is deemed the winner by the court. The decision centers on endurance and legal interpretations of submerged evidence.
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North
Chic frock pattern with jabot circular inset sleeves
The pattern No. 1717 for ladies and misses comes in sizes 16 years and bust 36 38 40 42. It features a jabot circular inset on the left front and long dart fitted sleeves. Requires 4 yards 36 inch or 2½ yards 54 inch material for size 38. Price 25 cents. Fashion Book illustrating styles available for 10 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
A Manitoba notice explains ordering patterns from the Winnipeg Union at 475 McDermot Ave. The advertisement promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a humane remedy to protect children from worm infestation and support healthy growth.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Population boom foreseen for Canada by UBC dean
Dean R W Brock of the University of British Columbia predicts a Canadian population of 200 million with unprecedented industrial and foreign trade growth. He bases his forecast on Europe inspired factors like climate, rainfall, coal and elevation and notes southern British Columbia could reach 30 million within generations.
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Canada
Dean R. W. Brock
Faculty of Applied Science
University of British Columbia
Canadian Club
Kamloops
Dominion
Dean Brock
Europe
Dean
British Columbia
Salem man aims for Paris by Christmas 1929 on lone trek
Owen C Eastman of Salem Massachusetts reports progress on a 15 000 mile hike to Paris France. He crossed through Winnipeg eight days behind schedule after two blizzards in Eastern Canada. Eastman plans a route via British Columbia Yukon Alaska to the Behring Strait and Cape Deshnel Siberia with a target arrival in December 1929.
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Owen C. Eastman
Salem
Mass
Paris
France
Winnipeg
Canada
British Columbia
Yukon
Alaska
Behring Straits
Cape Deshnel
Siberia
Eastman
Songs Long Remembered Not In Long Program But Those Heard By Chance
The article asks readers to recall music experiences that moved them most and questions whether concerts or street sings leave the deepest impression. It argues a short, impactful tune is a full meal for the soul and criticizes long programs as diluting the effect. It also promotes Hollowy’s Corn Remover as a strong, seldom-failing remedy.
Recipes For This Week Dinner Pais Delight
A compact weekly recipe note describes making a dough from flour sugar baking powder and salt with shortening nectar raisins cinnamon and nutmeg. Water is added to form a paste then rolled cut into shapes and baked about fifteen minutes.
Saskatchewan Creamery Butter Output Rises in February
The February output of creamery butter in Saskatchewan totalled 477 553 pounds, up ten percent from January. Lake Superior stands 602 feet above sea level, the highest of the Great Lakes in elevation.
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Saskatchewan
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
Chocolate Junket Recipe and Sea Level Pressure Note
A recipe outlines Chocolate Junket using milk sugar and chocolate with vanilla, poured into dessert glasses and served with cream or custard. The text also states the normal atmospheric pressure at sea level as 147 pounds per square inch.
Minards Liniment Ad Cites Name Inevitably
Ephemeral fragment notes a promotional line about Minards Liniment for cuts and states a man’s faults might keep his name from being heard, implying the enduring name recognition through medicine or advertisement.
Oil for the Farmer advertisement claims broad use
A promotional note touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a household remedy for children with colds and croup and for adults with aches while offering cattle care directions. It urges keeping a bottle at home and references Sheffield growing to 500000 people from a Norman settlement.
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Thomas
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Seap
Chocolate Junket
Firestone Tire & Rusber CO OF Canada Limited
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Irestone
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