National Land Settlement Scheme Outlined by Sir John Willison
Sir John Witton, president of the Western Cesada Colonization Association, outlined a national land settlement plan aiming to bring ten million settlers to Canada within thirty-two years. He urged careful selection of emigrants, noted government support, and listed provinces and railways as crucial to success. Howard Everett was named general manager with a finance controller and a seven member Operating Committee based in Winnipeg.
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John Witton
Western Cesada Colonization Association
Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
John Willison
Howard Everett
Association
Ottawa
Winnipeg
M. A. Brown
Medicine Hat
E. A. Field
Canadian National Railways
Col
J. S. Dennis
C P. Resources Department
G. F. Chipman
Organized Farmers of the
West
A. E. McKenzie
Brandon
W. W. Evans
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Scalp Relief
A vintage appeal touts Danderine as a cure for thinning hair and dandruff. It claims to correct oily itchy scalps, promote long thick hair, and emphasizes that the tonic is non greasy and widely sold in drug stores.
Curious Bible Errors From Early English Translations
The Bug Bible 1551 has Psalmist warning not to fear any bug by night. The Beer Bible hints at a misread drink in Isaiah. The Treacle Bible asks if there is balm in Gliead. The Vinegar Bible renames vineyard to vinegar. The Breeches Bible notes Adam and Eve sewing fig leaves into breeches.
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Isaiah
England
Jeremiah
England to tax processions as entertainments
English customs and excise authorities announce a new entertainments tax on money charged for viewing royal processions public funerals lord mayor shows and other processions. Tax applies to any accommodation charges for spectators.
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Customs and Excise Authorities
England
It pays to patronize home industry
Duy from the merchants in your own community promotes supporting local producers and businesses to strengthen the economy and keep wealth circulating locally. The message highlights pride in regional goods and asks residents to choose nearby suppliers.
Heavy Postage in Russia Costs Ottawa Canada Mail
The October Canadian postal guide notes Russia imposes steep charges for letters to Canada with 450000 rubles for the first ounce and 225000 rubles for each additional ounce. Postcards require 270000 rubles. The Polish rate equals 100 marks for the first ounce and 50 marks for each additional ounce, with postcards at 60 marks.
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Russia
Canada
Canadian Postal Guide
Post Office Department
International Bureau of the
Universal Postal Union
Berne
Switzerland
Poland
Hiccups and Heartburn Remedy Nerviline Advised
Advertisement suggests Nerviline in sweetened water to relieve hiccups sour risings gas belching and fermentation in the stomach. For stomach pains bloating nausea it is claimed to be a trusty old remedy sold by dealers at 35 cents per bottle.
Famous War Dog Peter Dies in Los Angeles Home
Peter the renowned British war dog died at the home of his owner Mrs. R. H. Duce in Los Angeles after a brief illness. The Boston bull helped raise a wartime fund of 9900 in Victoria by sitting on a table daily to solicit contributions. He earned medals from the Canadian Field Comforts Association, a life membership in the Canadian Red Cross, an award from the Yukon Battalion, and other decorations before turning to films. He was nine years old.
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Peter
Boston
R. H. Duce
Los Angeles
Victoria
B.C
Canadian Field Comforts Association
England
Canadian Red Cross
Yukon
Smuggling Increases At Canadian Border Prompt Crackdown
An augmented force of customs preventive officers tightens controls at all U S Canada entry ports to curb smuggling of silks and textiles into the Dominion. Hon Jacques Bureau says complaints from various regions prompted the move as officials extend patrols along the border until the illicit entry is halted.
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United States
Canada
Dominion
Jacques Bureau
Customs and Excise
Cascarets 10 Cent No-Cramp Bowels Cleanser Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets 10 cent bowel cleanser. It promises gentle relief from headaches indigestion gases and upset stomach by morning and claims the product tastes like candy for both adults and children.
Willing Customer Tries Urgent Winnipeg Flight From Croydon Aerodrome
A caller at Croydon Aerodrome offered to pay up to six guineas for an urgent flight to Winnipeg across the Atlantic. Officials warned the trip would cost far more than six guineas, after which the man left with a poor opinion of flying.
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Winnipeg
Croydon
Atlantic
Electric Train Recorder Creates Continuous Track Record
A British firm has devised an automatic electric train recorder for overseas railways. The device uses a clock driven drum and a magnet controlled pen to record train movements as trains pass a track contact. The paper drum records direction and passage, allowing placement away from the track for convenience.
Pape's Diapepsin Quick Relief for Indigestion
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest relief for indigestion gas and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets provide immediate relief and correct digestion at a few cents per package. Druggists sell millions.
English Oak Becoming Scarce in Britain Says Expert
A forestry expert warns that the oak is becoming scarcer in Britain as metals supplant wood for many uses. The oak once supplied rafters for Shakespeare’s house and ribs of Nelson’s Victory, with fir and other woods seen as less metal-like now valued.
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Britain
England
Shakespeare
Nelson
Manchester Guardian
Japan’s Korea Colony Seen As Successful Experiment
Critics note Japan’s actions in Korea as a marvellously successful colonial effort. Proponents argue Korea’s progress under Japanese rule compares favorably with other powers’ achievements.
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Japan
Korea
Saskatchewan Poised to Lead Dominion Clay Production
Ceramic experts predict Saskatchewan will become the Dominion’s leading clay producer due to a wide variety of clays from fireclay to kaolin. Developments include university ceramics courses and tests by New York labs, with Medicine Hat tapping Saskatchewan clay for bricks and pottery and Saskatchewan poised for full plant development.
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Saskatchewan
Dominion
Canada
Saskatchwan
Saskatchewan University
Eastend
Readlyn
Willows
Claybank
Bruno
Estevan
Arcola
Weyburn
Pilot Butte
Shand
Broadview
Redlyn
Ceramic Laboratories
New York
Fastead
Medicine Hat
Alberta
S.W
Ontario
St. John
New Brunswick
St. Johns
Quebec
Vancouver
B.c
Prairies
Seventy Three Years As a Fisherman On Lake Huron
Marcus Aurelius Hitchcock marked his 73rd year as a fisherman on Lake Huron aboard the Old Mare on Oct 13. A lifelong mariner since age nine, he has saved 14 people from drowning and once was a champion figure skater. He says he will be on the ice again this winter.
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Marcus Aurelius Hitchcock
Lake Huron
Slugs Challenge Mushroom Grower in Wet Season
Slugs emerge as major pests for a mushroom grower facing infestation challenges. The article notes the pests’ impact on crops and the grower’s efforts to manage them through moisture control and nonchemical methods.
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Sir John Willison
Sir John Gravely
Scotts Emulsion
the Dominion
Wm. F. Rhymes
The
Weekly
News, Langham, Sask
Man
London
Western Canada
Marcus Hitchcock
Castoria
Fay . Au
Norsous
Stanfield
Stanfields Eee
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