Empire Shopping Week boosts Western Canada ties to Empire
The article argues Western Canada shows strong support for British Preference in tariffs and Empire goods. It links Empire Shopping Week to broader trade within the British Commonwealth, noting Western sentiment favors expanding Empire buys to boost Canada’s ship traffic and immigration, with the motto Empire Buyers are Empire Builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
East
West
British Commonwealth of Nations
British Empire
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
British Commonwealth
Britain
Wireless telephone service extends to Paris and more European towns
Canada expands wireless phone access across the Atlantic after April 11. Cities named include Montreal Toronto Quebec Ottawa Hamilton St John Halifax Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver Fort William Edmonton and Regina with further continental growth anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Europe
Alex. Johnston
Switzerland
Geneva
United States
Atlantic
Montreal
Toronto
Quebec
Ottawa
Hamilton
St. John
Halifax
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
Fort William
Edmonton
Regina
World’s stock of gold reaches $9.475 billion in 1927
The total monetary gold held by governments and central banks worldwide in 1927 stood at no less than $9.475 billion with an estimated year rise of at least $300 million, according to the Federal Reserve Board bulletin issued in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Charity covers a multitude of sins and a tailor covers a multitude of sinners
A witty adage notes charity and tailor work as remedies for moral failings, suggesting benevolence and prudent dress can offset public fault. It frames generosity and skilled craft as parallel ways to mend reputation and conduct.
Uncanny Inventions at London Exhibition
At the Business Efficiency Exhibition in Holland Park Hall London several devices impressed visitors. An envelope opener runs 30 009 per hour while another machine types adds and multiplies simultaneously and a third seals franks counts posts marks and prints a slogan at 300 per minute. Portable color keyed typewriters are shown along with a door security lock that logs who opened the door and when.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Park Hall London
Eng
Neglected Anemia Warns Against Delay in Treatment
The article emphasizes that delay worsens anemia and urges blood enrichment. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as effective, citing Miss Katie McEachern of Port Hood Nova Scotia who recounts her recovery after six boxes. It notes pills cost 59 cents per box and are sold by medicine dealers or mailed by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Katie McEachern
Port Hood
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Dry Ice Could Cut Ice Cream Costs in Future
Fred Rasmussen of Harrisburg predicts dry ice will slash ice cream prices in coming years. At the annual convention he notes fifty pounds of dry ice can run a delivery truck for nearly a day and bulk production will boost use, already seen in Philadelphia to Atlantic City transport. Miller's Worm Powders promise safe, effective relief without castor oil, pleasing children and improving digestion.
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Fred Rasmussen
Harrisburg
International Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Forest Effect On Temperatures
Forests equalize temperatures by lowering highs and raising lows. Canadian records show forested districts have cooler maximums and warmer minimums than nearby deforested tracts, indicating a moderating climate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Museum Library Reports Nearly Four Million Books
The British museum library announced it holds about four million volumes stored along fifty miles of shelves. The figure underscores the vast scope of the institution’s printed heritage and research resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum Library
Short of Breath Mrs Oliver of Granville Ferry NS Describes Recovery
Mrs L L A Oliver of Granville Ferry Nova Scotia details years of dizziness and severe breathlessness. She tried many doctors medicines with little lasting relief until she read in the B B B almanac about a remedy that reportedly restored her health and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. A. Oliver
Granville Ferry N.S
Mackenzie Park and Highway Proposed for Bella Coola Valley
Harland T. Smith of Ottawa urges creating Mackenzie Park in the Bella Coola Valley British Columbia with a Mackenzie Highway linking New York to California via the region. He touts its beauty wildlife and potential tourism along a 20 by 70 mile tract of Crown land seeking public or private support to establish the park and highway.
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Bella Coola Valley
B.C
Dominion Park
Mackenzie Park
Canada
Mackenzie
New York
California
Bella Coola
Rocky Mountains Park
British Columbia
Dominion
Rainy Coast
Vancouver
Norway
Harland T. Smith
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Mothers Spot Worms Then Use Mother Graves Remedy
Mothers can quickly detect worms in children and promptly apply the reliable remedy Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator.
Settlers From Across The Line Predicted To Grow
Hon. Robert Forke predicts a large influx of settlers from the United States into Canada next year. Canadian agents report an unprecedented volume of inquiries about Canadian settlement from U S residents and Canadians abroad.
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United States
Canada
Robert Forke
Oysterman Quinn Finds Pearls After Twenty Three Years
Lawrence Quinn chief oysterman at the Hotel Lincoln New York has opened 3900 oysters daily for twenty three years. He has found dozens of pearls none of great value but says enough small ones form a fine necklace and pendants and he hopes to find a truly valuable pearl.
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Lawrence Quinn
Lincoln
New York
Quinn
Winnipeg population reaches 202,377 in 1928
The Assessment Department reports Winnipeg proper has a 1928 population of 202,377, the first time above 200,000 since 1910. Only 1914 and 1915 totals surpassed it, at 203,255 and 212,489 respectively.
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Winnipeg
Indiana Firm Makes Paper Covers for Auto Dust Protection
An Indiana manufacturer has produced paper covers designed to protect automobiles from fine dust while parked in garages. The product targets car owners seeking dust control and surface protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Canada awards four air mail contracts for cross country service
Canada awards four contracts to Canadian Transcontinental Airways to link Father Point Montreal Ottawa Montreal Toronto and Montreal Albany by year round air service. Total cost 201150 dollars with 60 percent wartime pilot share cited and aims for 36 hour coast to coast delivery once fully developed.
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Canada
Halifax
Vancouver
Father Point
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Albany
N.Y
United States
An Oil That Is Prized Everywhere
Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil was introduced over fifty years ago to meet local needs and quickly gained a continental reputation. It is described as unequaled and widely prized across the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Monarchy Nationalized In Modern Democratic View
A Review of Reviews contrasts Queen Victoria’s era with today noting the shift from the monarch’s divine right rule to a modern sense that the people own and embrace the Royal Family as a national institution. It argues the monarchy has become nationalized and democratic rather than autocratic.
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Victoria
Farmer and Scotsman Horse Hay Trade Joke
A farmer asks what he will receive for his horse. The Scot offers a load of hay, and the farmer notes no horse to eat it. The Scotsman then proposes lending the horse until the hay is gone.
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Farmer
Scotchman
When a man weds an heiress her face is his fortune
A concise note discusses marriage between a man and an heiress, framing the alliance as a social fortune. It emphasizes the heiress’s status and suggests the partnership enhances wealth and standing. The piece reads as a society brief on advantageous marriages.
Americans Trust British Surgeons For Delayed Fame
An American millionaire sought a renowned British surgeon to treat his child in New York but the surgeon declined. A local American doctor later brought a cinema film of the child's 24 hour movements, which led to screening at a high price. The British expert reviewed the film, and the American doctor returned with a follow up film, a large payment, and a letter of gratitude from the relieved father.
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New York
America
Witty Observation on Alarm Clocks and Hens
A humorous remark contrasts alarm clocks and hens noting a hen sits when set, while an alarm clock goes off indicating a sharp joke about timing and interruptions.
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Empire Builders
Guelph, Ont
Dr. Pierce
Nottingham St
N. Y
WN. U
Reserve Board
Minard
London
T. Milburn
Cronte
Government Park
J. A. Wilson
Royal Air Force
Bayer
Chicago
U.S
Hercules
Appleford Paper Products
Hamilton, Canada
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