Empire Wide Preferences Could Boost Dominion Trade
The British Government signals willingness to extend preferences to overseas Dominions, inviting debate on mutual Empire trade. Canada, for decades ahead on preferences since 1897, prompts discussion on methods and broader Empire contracts, postage, and communications to foster prosperity within the British family.
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Empire Economic Conference
London
Canada
Great Britain
Tose
Enigir
Dominions
Chicken Ranching in Alaska
Alaska poultry farming relies on darkening coops from eight to eight in summer to extend daylight for chickens. In winter lights are used to prevent birds from refusing to lay eggs.
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Alaska
Self winding wrist watch perfected for vigorous use
British inventors claim a self winding wrist watch uses a sliding oscillating mechanism driven by the wearer's movements to wind without over winding. The watch is said to endure a hard day of golf. A Brazil fish is described as gliding with a rippling motion of its large tail fin. Swedish peasants are noted to wear mistletoe wood rings as a health guard.
Virginia Peanut Industry Grows From Curiosity to Heavy Crop
Seventy five years ago peanuts in North America were grown in private gardens as a curiosity in Virginia and the Carolinas. Today the Virginia peanut crop alone brings about fifteen million dollars annually.
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North America
Virginia
Carolinas
Bronze Trophy to Crown Western Livestock Teams at Royal Winter Fair
A prestigious bronze trophy contest will pit livestock judging teams from four western provinces at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto next November. The winner earns a trip to Chicago to compete against U S experts, with W C Macdonald Regd Inc underwriting travel and aiming to boost western mixed farming and livestock breeding. The trophy, a 80 pound Buffalo Bull cast by Henry Birks Sons, features provincial crests and will pass to the Western College team with the highest score at the Royal Winter Fair.
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Prairies
Toronto
America
Chicago
W. C. Macdonald Reg'd., Inc
Tobacco Manufacturers of
Montreal
West
W. C. Macdonald Reg’d., Inc
Sir William Macdonald
Canada
William Macdonald
Western Canada
United States
Fords
Sinois
Messrs
Henry Birks & Sons
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
Western College
Remarkable Immunity to Electric Shocks Reported
Lord Kelvin among unusually resistant individuals allegedly grasped a 300 volt copper conductor at a railway opening without harm, credited to unusually dry skin. The piece also notes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a vermifuge safe for delicate children.
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Lord Kelvin
Music in the Home and Its Education Value
The article argues that home music, from phonographs to player pianos, strengthens family bonds and serves as a powerful educational and cultural influence. It suggests parents should encourage children to study music, noting a family orchestra fosters companionship and discipline.
The First Railways Spread Across Europe and Beyond
The excerpt notes the beginnings of railways in England 1825 Austria and France 1828 the United States 1829 Belgium Germany 1835 Russia 1838 and Italy 1839. It also mentions Holloway Corn Remover and a comic domestic scene where burglars raid a pantry while a couple banters about not fearing injuries.
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England
Austria
France
United States
Belgium
Germany
Russia
Italy
Bayer Aspirin Marked to Identify Genuine Tablets
An old warning explains that only Bayer Brand Aspirin carries the Bayer Cross stamp and Bayer trademark, protecting buyers from imitations. It notes aspirin’s uses for cold relief, headaches, toothaches, rheumatic pain, neuralgia, and earaches, and mentions packaging options and prices.
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Bayer
Canada
Bayer Company
Postal co operation urged with standard size envelopes
The Ottawa Post Office weekly bulletin dated October 12 urges use of standard size envelopes to avoid delay. It warns letters too small may be lost or delayed while large envelopes cause hand stamping and sorting delays. Addresses written lengthwise speed processing. recommended envelope size is about 4 inches wide and 6 to 9 inches long.
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Post Office Weekly
Ottawa
Girls Brought To Saskatchewan From British Isles
Since 1920, 326 girls arrived in Saskatchewan from the British Isles by June 1 1923. only six returned overseas. Of $45,411.55 advanced, $42,980.98 had been repaid by June 15, 1923, 406 having repaid, and the balance of $2,430.57 still unpaid. The girls came to Canada to fill household worker positions. Minard's Liniment for Headache.
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Saskatchewan
British Isles
Joan
Canada
Ram Bak Tam-Buk Skin Antiseptic Adverts
An old promotional note touts Ram Bak Tam-Buk as a powerful antiseptic for cuts burns and skin injuries. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Valmer Savaria claiming rapid painless healing after a finger wound festered, praising the balm as indispensable in emergencies.
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Valmer Savaria
Morean S. Montreal
Tam-Buk
Impossible District Nurse Says Marriage Fails Amid Strife
A passing show dialogue features a wife and husband in conflict with a nurse urging reconciliation. The couple insists they cannot live happily together, underscoring domestic tensions in a light stage sketch.
Fall Weather Harms Babies and The Remedy
Canadian fall brings sudden warmth or wet cold risking colds for babies. Gentle stomach aid is claimed to help, with Baby's Own Tablets by The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. sold 25 cents a box from Brockville Ontario. A man’s opinion of himself is unrelated to headgear circumference.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
The Oil of Power General Pain Killer Claims
It is not claimed to cure all ills but Dr. Thomas Eelectric Oil may be viewed as a general pain killer. It has achieved notable standing for its virtues and those who have tested it know its excellence by experience.
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Thomas
Churches and Ministers Scarce Across WSAnsaa State
In WSAnsaa six counties have no Christian churches and twenty counties have no resident Christian ministers, highlighting widespread religious resource gaps. The data underscores a geographic spread of church absence and ministerial vacancy across the state.
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Wsansaa
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