On To The Bay Ottawa urged to speed Hudson Bay Railway finish
A Canada wide call for prudent spending warns against premature cuts to essential projects. The piece argues completing the Hudson Bay Railway is vital for Western Canada’s development and national prosperity, urging immediate action despite fiscal pressures. It notes opposition from Eastern cities but emphasizes multi party support and long term benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
Hudson Bay Railway
Toronto
Catravaganer
Liathia
Indion Bay
Prairie Provinces
Montreal
Quebec
Yes Canada
Maritime Province
Christopher Columbus
Hudson Bay
Dominion
Saskatchewan Butter Shipments Open to U S Cities
The Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries Limited begins direct carload butter shipments to the United States after years. A carload to Philadelphia was followed by two to Chicago with strong prices. Each car carried about 25 000 to 26 990 pounds. It notes demand for scarce butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Cooperative Creameries, Limited
United States
Saskatchewan
Philadelphia
Chicago
England Seeks Kenyan Cotton Growth for Lancashire Trade
Colonial Secretary J N Thomas told the House of Commons that Kenya could grow cotton far more extensively than before. He argued Empire production would serve Lancashire’s trade and said it is our duty to grow cotton within the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenya
Africa
J. N. Thomas
House of Commons
Kenusa
Smithsonian Explores Global Field Work in 1923 Pamphlet
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington issued an illustrated pamphlet on 1923 explorations and field work by staff and collaborators. Regions visited include the Canadian Rockies China West Indies Panama Labrador Europe and the United States. Sciences represented span geology paleontology astrophysics zoology botany anthropology and ethnology. Secretary Charles D Walcott continued geological research in the Canadian Rockies focusing on pre-Devonian strata from the Clearwater River to the Bow Valley and the eastern Columbia River Valley.
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Smithsonian Institute
Washington
United States
Canadian Rockies
Lang-Tze Valley
China
West Indies
Panama
Central America
Labrador
Europe
Charles D. Walcott
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Clearwater River
Bow Valley
Columbia River Valley
China for Empire Exhibition Supplies
At the Empire Exhibition two million pieces of china are needed to serve twenty five restaurants and cafes. Ninety eight percent will be produced by English potteries, two percent from continental decorative ware. An order for forty six thousand pounds of table silver has been placed with a Birmingham firm.
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China
Laenilius
Birmingheam
Baby's Own Tablets Trusted by Mothers for Infants
Satisfied mothers report Baby's Own Tablets greatly soothe infants and aid digestion. The mild yet thorough laxative effects regulate bowels and ease minor childhood ailments. Mrs. Arthur Fillion of St Sylvestre Quebec endorses their benefits and recommends keeping them on hand. Sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fillion
St. Sylvestre
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Liberal candidate chosen for Similkameen seat
Mrs. H. McGregor of Penticton BC, active in women’s groups, was selected as the Liberal candidate for the provincial legislature in Similkameen riding. The nomination occurred at a convention in Keremeos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McGregor
Penticton
B.C
Similkameen
Keremeos
Clark's Beans with Pork Highlight Two Key Food Factors
Clark's Beans with Pork emphasizes two important food factors. The product is described as wholesome yet delicious and appetizing. Simple preparation requires heat and serve, with a marketing nudge to let Clark Kitchens help.
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Clark
Yellow Snow Disturbs Niigata Residents In Japan
Report from Niigata on the northwestern coast of Japan notes a fall of yellow snow unsettling locals who view it as an omen. Scientists explain the color as desert dust from the Gobi carried by snow clouds over the Sea of Japan, a phenomenon linked to past red snow events in the same region.
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Niiwata
Japan
Gobi Desert
North China
Peking
Sea of Japan
Niigata
It Takes a Bachelor to Advise on the Fair Sex
A witty remark contrasts bachelor insight with married men who supposedly offer no guidance on courting and relationships, suggesting a humorous view of gendered opinions. The quip implies bachelors speak on romance with confidence while wives and husbands stay silent on the topic.
Sugar once used as drug lecture highlights historical use
Prof. A F P Lehmann of the University of Alberta spoke at the Edmonton Technical School about sugar’s past as a drug. He traced sugar origins to India and Siam, its transfer to Britain, and the 19th century sale of fifty ton lots at forty-three cents a pound.
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Technical Science
Edmonton Technical School
A. F P. Lehmann
University of Alberta
Lehmann
India
Siam
Great Britain
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a natural remedy from pine and Blue Gum Tree sap that rapidly clears colds and coughs. It claims fast action, stomach-safe formula, a two month guarantee, and availability from druggists or by mail from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Extension of Telegraph Lines in British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs will invest $500000 to build new lines centered on Vancouver. Two new routes will link Vancouver to Sumas and Calgary, expanding service to meet growing business in the port. The Sumas line will connect with the postal wire at Portland, providing direct access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. Marshall
Western Telegraph Lines
Sumas
Calgary
Portland
The Oil of Power Pain Killer Claims Broad Use
The Dr. Thomas Felectrie Oil is described as a general pain killer with 80 varied uses. It is praised for its proven virtues and tested benefits by users who have learned through experience.
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Thomas
Indian Women Embrace New Hair Styles Abroad
Indian women here display modern hair fashions including bobbed cuts and permanent waves as a response to white influence. The trend shows mothers and daughters adopting contemporary styles to maintain cultural identity.
Lightnin troupe to visit Saskatoon and Regina next week
John Golden's Lightnin' company, featured in Winnipeg two weeks ago, will perform three days in Saskatoon at the Empire Theatre starting Monday April 28 with a Wednesday matinee, then three nights in Regina from Thursday May 1 plus a Saturday matinee. The cast includes Thomas Jefferson in the title role and Miss Bessie Bacon. The company heads to London in early summer.
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Winnipeg
John Golden
Lightnin
Saskatoon
Regina
Empire Theatre
Regina Theatre
Canada
Thomas Jefferson
Frank Bacon
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Bessie Bacon
Broadway
London
Good Market For Wool Declares Canadian Co-operative Head
W. W. Thompson western manager of the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers Limited states there is a market for three times the wool produced in Canada. He notes 1922 exports reached 6,600,000 pounds worth 2,263,921 dollars, while imports of wool totaled 18,273,314 pounds valued at 5,091,598 dollars along with wool waste and yarn. Manufactured woolens added 32,000,000 dollars in imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Thompson
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, Limited
Canada
Playing Safe Abey and Levi Plot A Burglary
Abey meets Levi who laments business woes and contemplates burglary or fire as a crime of choice. Levi argues burglary risks insurance payout and implies no loss if not paid out. A humorous aside touts Holloway's Corn Remover as a joke remedy.
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Levi
Elevators Prohibited by Prohibition Echo in London
In a playful scene from Passing Show in London, a character jokes that since 1945 America’s hotels have elevators to reach bedrooms, but prohibition makes such contraptions unnecessary. The exchange contrasts modern convenience with prohibition era constraints.
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America
London
Villages Attend Movies As Often As England Cities
Figures from the Kinematrograph year book show villagers and small towns visit cinemas at least as frequently as residents of England’s large cities, highlighting surprising cinema engagement outside major urban centers.
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England
Kinematograph
Says He Is A New Man After Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mr J J Comeau of Lower Saulnierville Nova Scotia reports relief from kidney trouble after using several boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He is over sixty, previously suffered aches back pain and rheumatism, and now claims to be a new man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Comeau
Dodd
Lower Saulnierville
N.S
Comeau
Nobel prize awards to eighteen medical contributors
The 1901 Nobel prize in medical science recognizes eighteen men from diverse nations. Germans lead with four laureates, followed by two French, two Russians, two Danes, and one laureate each from the United States, Austria, Belgium, England, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
French Government Demands Satisfaction Over Germany Incident
The French government demands satisfaction after a clash in East Prussia where members of Wuilitariat and Refchawelt slashed a French tri color to ribbons. Paris cites the aggression as a violation of international norms and vows response.
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Germany
Prussia
Refchawelt
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Saltburn, Sask
Dr. Chase
Polmanson, Bates & C O. Ltd
Yoronto
Smithsonian Institution
Minard
Seld
Telegraph
Cuthura
Eva M. Toothaker
Cundys Harbor
Maine
Serpe Tack
Lymans, Limited
Takcoom
Cuticura Soap
Ogdenis
Putnam's
Abey
Holloway
Nova Scotia
Ne. I
Gre Overland
Studebukes
Mclaughlin
Pew Ma
Marwell
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