Reducing Costs of Government in Canada
The article argues for saving millions by coordinating services rather than merging provinces. It cites Saskatchewan's bill to cut Legislature seats as a start, and notes federal provincial cooperation in policing to cut costs. It urges coordination and amalgamation of services across governments to reduce waste without harming efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Bracken
Manitoba
Justice Turgeon
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Maritime
Government
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Dominion
Alberta
Lipton’s Glasgow Shop Shuts After 60 Years of Service
The first Lipton shop opened in Glasgow by Sir Thomas Lipton closes after six decades of activity. Lipton started with small capital on his 21st birthday and once slept under the counter while running the business before it was transferred to other Lipton branches.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Sir Thomas Lipton
Lipton
America
Automatic Radio Demonstrated In Paris By Detruiseux
An automatic radio device demonstrated in Paris by Jacques Detruiseux could spell messages from a dial with printed letters. It eliminates the need for a trained wireless operator and is portable enough for airplanes submarines and weather stations. The buoy equipped version can send SOS for up to twenty five hours if detached from a vessel.
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Paris
Jacques Detruiseux
Ministries of War, Post and Telegraphs
Merchant Marine
Public Works
Antidote for Deadly Gases Reported by War Office
The London Sunday Express says the War Office chemical defense department found an antidote for all gases used in modern warfare after 14 years of trials. Volunteers exposed to gas recovered when the antidote was applied. Major W. R. Calney, who died March 6, led the experiments and may have died of gas poisoning, though listed as pneumonia.
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London Sunday Express
England
Chemical Defense Research Department
The
War Office
Department
W. R. Calney
the Express
Rates urged for merchandise class on CN lines
R J Manion minister of railways told the House of Commons that publication of merchandise class rates from Churchill the Hudson Bay terminus and prairie points has been urged on Canadian National Railways management. He said he discussed the matter with Sir Henry Thornton and pressed for early action following a question by C R McIntosh.
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Churchill
Hudson Bay Railway
Prairie Points
Canadian National Railways
R. J. Manion
House of Commons
C. R. McIntosh
North Battleford
Manion
Henry Thornton
Native Indian criticizes British rule in India sparks debate
A native Indian in Philadelphia argued against British policy to an English defender, seen as a trend of Indians visiting the United States to oppose Britain. The piece notes Americans find it amusing but not cricket to sponsor such debates. Also mentions royal retinue meals and Roman dwarfing practices.
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Philadelphia
India
United States
Great Britain
Border Cities Star
Turret Cigarette Hockey Contest Receives Millions of Entries
The Turret Cigarette $15,000 cash prize hockey contest draws well over three million entries postmarked by March 5 or earlier. Judges work rapidly at Contest Headquarters to process the vast mail in hopes of publishing the complete prize-winner list by late April.
Water Reservoir Proposal Near Moose Jaw by Main
T C Main consulting engineer for the Saskatchewan drought commission advocates a large Buffalo Lake reservoir formed by a dam on the Qu Appelle River. The plan envisions a 25 by 0.75 mile body to conserve southern Saskatchewan water and supports a future Saskatchewan River diversion scheme despite current opposition.
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Buffalo Lake
Qu'Appelle
Moose Jaw
T. C. Main
A.m.elc
Saskatchewan Brouth Commission
Main
Saskatchewan
Mr. Main
Reduced By Asthma Remedy Claim
An asthma sufferer faces exhaustion and seeks relief, urging early use of Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The ad asserts the remedy acts quickly on air passages and provides comfort, stating every home with asthma should have it.
Historic Sword Sold to London Bullion Company
A gold jeweled field marshal sword once presented to Sir John French after the Boer War has been sold to the London Bullion Company by purchasers seeking profit from gold disposal. The blade, given by Kimberley citizens in 1901, may be offered back to Kimberley rather than melted.
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London Bullion Company
Earl of
New Pyramid Found in Egypt Sparks Ancient Mystery
A pyramid dating to about 2800 B C was uncovered in the Gizeh sands. Its base covers 5000 square yards, placing it among the great pyramid group. Only the base remains, suggesting the rest was carried away to reuse in other pyramids. The piece notes ancient builders and parallels to Maya temple construction.
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Egypt
Gizeh
Miss Cheops
Yucatan
Vermifuge Named as Safe for Delicate Children
The preparation Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is described as an effective vermifuge that can be given to the most delicate child without risk to the constitution.
Death Ray Research Claims Spotlight in War Tech
The article notes ongoing interest in death ray concepts among war device inventors. It cites Kurt Schimkus of Berlin, who reportedly exploded a mine two hundred yards away. Paris reports Navy blue bowler hats for men appearing.
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Kurt Schimkus
Berlin
Paris
Canada’s Economic Outlook Brighter
A statistical review from the Department of Trade and Commerce notes brighter prospects for Canada in spring. It cites hopeful wheat export forecasts, early cattle shipments to Great Britain, stronger cattle markets, seasonal lumber exports rise, rising nickel shipments to the United Kingdom, and improved domestic production of gold and petroleum natural gas.
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Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
World
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Glass House in Japan Claims Air Exclusion by Filtration
A scientist in Japan builds an all glass house claiming to exclude air dirt and bacteria with ventilation via air pumped from a distant point through filters. Separately Victoria London undertakes the world’s largest motor coach station project designed to service 100 vehicles per hour.
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Japan
Victoria London
Nonvoting Peruvian Citizens Barred from Public Office
In Peru non voting citizens are prohibited from holding public office signing legal documents and obtaining passports. The rule restricts political and civic participation based on voting status. It affects eligibility for office and official documentation.
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Peru
Orchardist uses cherry stones for oil fuel and fertilizer
An orchardist and canner, after stepping on a cherry stone and noting a greasy residue, now uses both cherries and pits. The kernels yield oil for cosmetics, the press cake sells as fertilizer, and the shells supply fuel.
Douglas Egyptian Liniment for horse cures
Advertisement notes Douglas Egyptian Liniment as remedy for sore necks and galls distemper callouses and spavins. Claims remove proud flesh hoof rot and stop bleeding instantly.
Matrimonial Bureau Joke Sparks Dad Son Exchange
A humorous dialogue has a boy asking what a matrimonial bureau is and the father replying with a punchline about six drawers of women's belongings and one necktie, reflecting a playful family moment.
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National Manufacturing Company
Montreal
Middlesborough
Buckingham Palace
London
Historic Sword Sold
Sir John French
B.C
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