Western Canada Road Expenditure Aims To Attract Tourists
Leaders argue that the three prairie provinces will spend about twenty million dollars this year on good roads plus additional municipal funds to support through highways. The aim is to lure southern visitors, boost local business, and showcase attractive communities through well marked main highways, pleasing facilities, and courteous, helpful residents. Cooperation from property owners and businesses is urged to preserve scenic beauty and provide clean, efficient services at hotels, cafes, garages, and rest stops.
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Prairie Provinces
Western
Canada
Western Canada
International Boundary Line
Partridge Island Fog Alarm to Use Modern Semi-Diesel Power
The Partridge Island light and fog signaling station at St John New Brunswick will soon be powered by semi-Diesel engines making it possibly the first steam operated fog alarm in Canada. Historically the light dates to 1791 with the fog signal added in 1859 marking a long maritime safety legacy.
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Partridge Island
St. John
N.B
Canada
Peace River Shipments and Settlement Rise in 1929
In 1929 the Peace River territory sent 5350 cattle 28160 hogs 1445 sheep and 780 horses to Edmonton. The region also shipped sundry products including sacked seed. Nearly 11000 homesteads were filed in the last two years and over 100000 acres were broken during 1929.
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Peace River Territory
Edmonton
Salary Agreement Preserved As Is
Interviewed official confirms no change to salary after talks with boss. Decision maintains current pay levels.
Skill Of Mail Pilots Showcases Air Courier Bravery
An air mail pilot, Robert P. Hopkins, navigated dense fog to land on a small lawn in a Chicago to Cleveland flight. The piece praises air mail fliers as aristocrats of the air despite danger. It then shifts to a domestic ad for Miller's Worm Powders, claiming quick relief from worms.
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Robert P. Hopkins
National Air Transport
Chicago
Cleveland
Remarkable Baltic Clock Keeps Atlantic Crossings Twice Yearly
Mrs. M. C. Wilcox of Larchmont N Y arrives in Halifax on her 55th crossing of the Baltic a White Star liner with a record of crossing the Atlantic twice yearly since the ship began service more than 25 years ago her first voyage was the Baltic maiden eastbound. The article notes the name April derives from a Latin word meaning to open.
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Atlantic
Baltic
M. C. Wilcox
Larchmont
N.Y
Halifax
Strikes In Canada Dwindle With One Notable Year
Canada saw 1929 as the calmest year for labour unrest since 1902 with 12 924 workers affected and 153 936 days lost. Since 1922 steady gains toward better relations are shown, with yearly totals dropping from 41 050 in 1922 to 12 924 in 1929. Toronto experienced three minor strikes including painters plumbers and plasterers affecting hundreds and causing several thousand lost days.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
Dr Williams Pink Pills Said To Cure St Vitus Dance
A Montreal mother testifies that after other doctors failed her eleven year old daughter's St Vitus Dance, Dr Williams Pink Pills brought complete relief. The pills are claimed to improve blood quality and strengthen nerves, with the company selling at 50 cents a box by mail from Brockville Ontario.
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Que
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Engineers Urged to Aid Canada’s Growth by Land and Air
General Charles Hamilton Mitchell told the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in Washington that Canada’s westward and northward development hinges on transportation advances, hydroelectric expansion, and mechanized farming. He urged engineers to bolster Canada’s economy and social progress through technical collaboration.
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Charles Hamilton Mitchell
Canada
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Washington
Mitchell
Dominion
Dry Burning Throat Relief With Catarrhozone
J B Beamer of Reading reports three years of bronchial cough and night throat irritation eased by Catarrhozone Inhaler. He credits relief from attacks when used in bed and urges regular use for weak throats. The complete $1.00 outfit is guaranteed with a 50c small size available at dealers nationwide.
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J. B. Beamer
Loss Is Unnecessary in Poultry Chick Rearing
Former American Chick Producers' Association head Dr. P F Clardy urges growers to start with vigorous healthy chicks hatched in modern incubators and to provide clean, well protected housing and proper feed. He stresses that care, cleanliness, and disease prevention maximize chick survival and returns.
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P. F. Clardy
American Baby Chick Producers’ Association
Smothering Spells Prompt Kelowna Woman to Seek Help
Mrs. T. W. Roth of Kelowna B C writes she suffered over a year from smothering spells making walking nearly impossible due to constant gasping for breath. A friend advised her to try a remedy and she began treatment.
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T. W. Roth
Kelowna, B.C
Melo KS Remedy Publicized in Handwritten Ad Style
An advertisement describes Melo KS with a testimonial of quick relief and a promise to recommend it. The price is 50 cents per box, available at druggists or dealers or by mail from The T. Milburn Co. in Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Synthetic bee stings promise new medical cure
Vienna laboratories announce synthetic bee venom analysis and duplication claiming a cure for rheumatism. Persian Balm touted as elixir of youth, rejuvenating skin and complexion, softening features, and delivering a delicate fragrance and cosmetic value for discerning women.
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Medical Laboratories
Vienna
Austria
Polyclinis Hospital
Model Community at New Lanark Abolished Legal Crises
In New Lanark Scotland the model community founded by Robert Owen operated for nearly 30 years without lawyers or magistrates and without any legal punishment.
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New Lanark
Scotland
Robert Owen
Canadian universities lack quality for international law study
Prof Norman MacKenzie of the University of Toronto told the House of Commons committee on industrial and international relations that no Canadian university has a library equipped for intensive international law and relations study. The committee weighs Miss Agnes MacPhail's proposal for chairs and scholarships and MacKenzie suggests grants to improve libraries and exposure to international business.
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Norman MacKenzie
University of Toronto
House of Commons Committee On
Canada
Agnes MacPhail
Southeast Grey
MacKenzie
Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator Praised by Mothers
The passage notes mothers testify to the usefulness of Mother Graves Worm Ex terminator based on experience with its effectiveness.
Restoring Old Fort Edmonton Fortifies Provincial Heritage
Premier Brownlee told Alberta legislature that the 135 year old Old Fort Edmonton inside an 18 foot stockade may receive partial restoration. The plan centers on a two storey log fur house replica and a possible miniature layout of the early fort reflecting 1825 to 1854 chief factor John Rowland era.
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Edmonton
Brownlee
Alberta
John Rowland
Thermometer Testing by Interior Department Lab
The Physical Testing Laboratory of the Topographical Survey, Department of the Interior, tests several thousand clinical thermometers yearly. A certificate is issued with each thermometer that passes the required tests for government use or public sale.
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Physical Testing Laboratory of the Topographical Survey
Department of the Interior
Ontario Man Guilty of Animal Cruelty Over Boston Bulldog
Robert Miller of Hamilton Ontario found guilty after driving his car over a Boston bulldog. Magistrate Burbidge orders suspended sentence with restitution of $60 to cover the animal's value. Ruling states dogs are entitled to street considerations equal to pedestrians.
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Boston
Robert Miller
Hamilton
Ont
Burbidge
New Industry For Canada Soybean Cultivation Expands
Canadian farmers find new industry by growing soybeans after 1929 imports valued near two million dollars. Dominion Agriculture tests eighteen viable varieties suited to Canadian conditions, with yields similar to corn. Fresh demand for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil shows expanding supplies and portable bottles.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Thomas
The wolf and the easy chair in the parlor scene
A wolf that once prowled near the door now lounges in the parlor beside the radio. It sits within reach of the iceless refrigerator and the vacuum cleaner, surrounded by other daily necessities of life.
Perfect Dyeing with Diamond Dyes Promises True Colors
Diamond Dyes claim high quality anilines for bright, even colors on dresses and drapes. They boast easy use, no spotting, and color that lasts through wear and washing without a re-dyed look. Sold for 16 cents at drug stores.
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