Canada at War War on dirt diseases and pests renews in spring
A Canadian spring campaign urges households and communities to clean up and destroy breeding grounds for flies mosquitoes and rust in crops. Winnipeg Regina and other areas mobilize clubs authorities Scouts and universities in a nationwide, ongoing effort to safeguard health and yield.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Regina
Kinsmen Club
Boy Scouts
Agriculture
National Research Bureau
Prairies
Agricultural and Health
Insanity Decreasing as Craze Shifts in Modern Times
The remark suggests that what was once labeled insanity has faded as societal norms broaden. It hints that many behaviors once deemed insane are now accepted or understood differently in contemporary life.
First India England airliner lands at Croydon ahead of schedule
The airliner arrived two minutes early at Croydon carrying five passengers and 500 pounds of mail. It completed the 5,000 mile Karachi to Croydon run in seven days, with Vice Marshal Sir V Vivian aboard. He left Croydon March 30 and arrived Karachi April 6, then returned within 24 hours, totaling 10,000 miles in fourteen and a half days.
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Croydon
Karachi
Sir V. Vivian
India
Warsaw’s tumultuous rule and wartime changes
Warsaw the Polish capital saw rule by Sweden Austria and Russia. In 1807 Napoleon made it capital of the Duchy of Warsaw and during the war it was captured by Germans who held it until peace restored Polish independence. Ananias comment on what they allowed for his old car would be interesting.
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Warsaw
Poland
Sweden
Austria
Russia
Wnapeleon
Duchy of
Ananias
Canadian Poultry Records Boost Markets Abroad
Canadian breeders report growing demand for record of performance certified poultry. A recent shipment of seven White Leghorn cockerels followed a 91 bird sale to Trinidad last September. Purchasers in southern climates say Canadian-bred birds meet expectations and perform well.
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Trinidad
H. S. Arkell
Dominion Live
Radiant Girlhood Restored by Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anaemia and nervous fatigue in women and girls. It claims rich red blood enhances health, vigor, appetite, and complexion. A testimonial from Miss C. J. Martin of Kitchener Ontario is included, urging purchase from Brockville Ontario or local chemists.
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C. J. Martin
Kitchener
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Alberta Coal Shipments to Ontario Reach 200000 Tons
Alberta plans coal shipments to Ontario during the special rate period totaling 200000 tons. The estimate reflects heightened trade movement and energy supply adjustments amid policy changes.
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Alberta
Ontario
Nervous and Run Down Mrs Burton Finds Relief
Mrs R Burton of Oshawa Ontario describes years of nervousness and exhaustion worsened by noise. A friend advised a remedy and she found relief, noting how even small sounds no longer disturb her.
Device to prolong life and a health claim ad
The passage notes a claim about two boxes restoring strength and color after which the user feels fine again, priced at 50c per box from The T Milburn Co. It also mentions Russian scientists developing a device to keep blood circulating after heart and lung failure to prolong life.
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T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Ont
Russia
Tired Nervous Woman Receives Pinkham Remedy
After the birth of my second child I felt tired nervous and weak with monthly pains headaches and backaches. I took Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound four bottles at first and it did me a world of good. I would not be without it now and have six more bottles at home. Mars T Barritt Asbestos Mines Quebec praises the product.
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Asbestos Mines
Quebec
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
T. Barritt
Asbestos
Luncheon Delight From Betty Barclay
A Betty Barclay recipe card offers Luncheon Delight using four eggs a cheese crumb topping. Bake eggs in a buttered dish until edges turn white then cover with white sauce and crumb cheese mix. Return to a very hot oven until cheese browns without overcooking eggs.
Rice and Peanut Cream Cheese Appetizers
Wash rice and boil in salted water for seven minutes then drain. Cover with orange juice and cook gently until tender. Cool, stir in chopped peanuts, salt, and arrange on lettuce leaves with cream cheese balls. Serve with cream mayonnaise or French fruit dressing.
Canada Wins the Banana Trade
The Lady Somers and Lady Rodney, two new Canadian National Steamships, claim the record as the largest banana carriers afloat under any flag. Each vessel carries over 160000 stems and features modern cooling and insulation for varied temperatures. The Lady Somers sails to Bermuda Bahamas and Jamaica inaugurating the western service between Canadian ports and the islands.
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Lady Somers
Canadian National Steamships
Bermuda
Bahamas
Jamaica
Frost Kills Insects In 1928 29 Winter
Do minion entomological laboratory at the University of Saskatchewan reports severe insect losses from the cold winter of 1928 29. A self recording thermometer shows 11 degrees below zero beneath the soil on March 9, the lowest in ten years, likely killing many insects hibermating at two to four inches depth.
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Dominion Entomological Laboratory
University of Saskatchewan
Miller's Worm Powders Offer Clean Worm Cure
The remedy claims to purge worms without castor oil or purgatives. One dose will be palatable to children and end worm trouble by making the stomach and bowels inhospitable to parasites. It also promises benefits to the digestive organs.
Hamlet Lesson Sparks Innocent Confusion
A guide explains they are traveling through a rural hamlet when a young woman jokes that a hamlet is a pig. The moment captures playful misinterpretation in a quaint local setting.
Canada Leads in Disarmament Pace at Geneva
The League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission at Geneva reports Canada has advanced furthest in disarmament efforts when all armaments including frontier protection are counted. Dr. W. A. Riddell, the Canadian advisory officer at Geneva, and Col. George Vanier serve as advisers. The Canadian delegation may offer suggestions later, depending on how events unfold.
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League of Nations’ Preparatory Commission
Putnam's Corn Extractor Delivers Instant Pain Relief
Advertises Putnam's Corn Extractor as an easy painless remedy for corns. Claims instantaneous relief and widespread use, noting availability at every drug store.
Tea Packed as Bricks For Tibetan Siberian Trade
China ships tea in 5 lb hardened bricks easy to carry overland to Tibet and Siberia. Leaves are pulverized, mixed with water, and molded into solid cakes, reducing space needed for transport. Also includes an asthma remedy ad claiming real relief and lasting benefits from Dr. Kellogg.
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China
Tibet
Siberia
J. D. Kellogg
Tractors Reach Regina in 280-Unit Delivery
A special train carrying 280 tractors valued at 400000 dollars arrived in Regina. The machines filled 70 railway cars and were distributed to former buyers in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Catholics Largest Group in Canadian House of Commons
Roman Catholics form the largest religious group in the Canadian House of Commons, about 30 percent of the total membership. Ad herents of the United Church come next and Presbyterians follow.
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House of Commons
United Church
Rearing Game Birds Becomes a Farmer Side Line
Farmers in Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario and British Columbia increasingly raise game birds and ornamental waterfowl as a sideline. The Game Breeder reports demand outstrips supply for several species used for ornament and stocking.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Quick Aid
Mothers detect children’s worm troubles quickly and apply Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a reliable remedy, offering swift relief without delay.
Manitoba Farm Loans Applications Reach Record Totals
Manitoba Farm Loans Association received 304 loan applications totaling 723242 during the year ending April 30 1928. Since 1927 the group has logged 9420 applications with aggregate requests of 25619493. The figures were presented in a legislative report.
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Manitoba Farm Loans Association
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Wrigley’s
Wrigleys
Clu
England
Minard
British West Indies
Haec
Betty Barclay
Canada and Disarmament
Manitoba Farm Loans
Nees
Lnimenf
Gypsum and Alabastine, Limited
Paris
Montreal
Windsor
Vancouver
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