Canadians Press For Tariff Reform On Iron And Steel
T J Drummond of the Lake Superior Corporation warns that the iron and steel industry is hampered by current tariffs. He cites exemptions and imports of pig iron and merchant steel, urging a common sense overhaul to allow Canada to increase production and extend plant expansions pending Dominion Government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneda
Seult Ste. Marie
T. J. Drummond
Lake Superior Corporation
Tron
Geel
Canada
Growth of Five Western Cities in 1911 Census Industry
The 1911 census shows Winnipeg leading western cities in factories and product value, with Calgary Edmonton Brandon and Portage la Prairie following. Calgary and Edmonton show sharp expansion in establishments and product output, while Brandon and Portage la Prairie also record notable gains in the decade. Calgary doubles and trebles prior figures, signaling rapid industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Winstage
Manitoba
Brendon
Patchless Pants and the voters urge for steady work
A political poem mocks patchwork clothing as a symbol of job loss and economic struggle. The speaker recalls voting for Cleveland in 1892, cites tariffic and plutocratic rule, and vows not to patch pants for Wilson. The piece contrasts hardship under past administrations with a desire for stable wages and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Western Canada tour preacher recalls a youth's westward journey
Rev. W. J. Speers spoke of a young man who left the west two years ago with 200 dollars and is now valued at about 15 000. He described how he urged the youth to return and seek work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Speers
Western
Canada
West
Erie
French Trade Policy and Agricultural Protection Through 1892
The text traces France’s trade policy from Napoleon to 1885 and beyond, highlighting swings between protectionism and free trade. It notes 1882 duties that favored raw materials and some manufactured goods but raised agricultural levies, followed by 1885 1887 acts raising wheat and meat duties to shield peasant markets, with 1892 expansions protecting agricultural products and supporting rural employment and national wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
France
Free Trade Movement
Peruns Remedy Cited by Patient After Lung Illness
Miss Ninette Porter of Braintree Vermont reports severe lung hemorrhages and life threats before using Peruns. She says doctors failed to help and credits Peruna with slow but steady recovery, noting improvement in lung discharges and overall strength after continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninette Porter
Braintree
Vermont
Get Outdoors Then Take Chamberlain’s Tablets
Running up and down stairs, sweeping and bending over making beds will not make a women healthy or beautiful. She must get out of doors, walk a mile or two every day on take Chamberlain's Tablets to improve her digestion and regulate her bowels. For sale by ail dealers.
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Chamberlain
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SAS
Wrest
Porta de la Prairie
United States
Cleveland
Evryone
Evry Man
Bamiata Agricultural Society
Curas
Penny
McConnell
Les A . McDonald
John Nairn
Life Insurance
Hamiota
Man
Brandon Fur
Brandon's
Rosser Ave
Brandon, Man
23Th St
Brandon Nerese
Esstemont
Maud
Arrow River
Miniota
T. E. Conover
Band of Hamilton
GEO Law
O.H. Tench
Crandall, Man
Thomas Lemon
W.a. Speers
MicNaught’s Drug Store
Victor Machines and Records
Miec
Buffalo
Taylor
Sam
W Wright
F.C. Sparling
Geo. Sheardown
Wm, Johnson & Son
Imperial Oil Co
R. Bailey
St Jan
Stewart & Eby
Oak River Fair
Rose
Hotel Cecil
L. Beaubien
The
Hamiota Bakery
W. J. Stinson
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