The Power of Small Things in Modern Times
A meditation on how grand outcomes grow from tiny acts. It cites Trinity Church in New York as an example of wealth built from small beginnings and urges young people to begin with small efforts, save pennies, and seize present opportunities to achieve larger rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saunders
Trinity Church
New York City
Wall Street
New York
Financial District
Trinity Church Corporation
Trinity
Wall Street Journal
Wiliam II
Queen Anne
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan Island
Ringling Brothers purchase unites largest tent show empire
Supreme Ringling controls the circus world after buying five top rivals in a multi million dollar deal. The acquisition includes Sells Floto Hagenback Wallace Sparks John Robinsons and the Al G Barnes Wilf animal shows with talent menageries equipment and winter quarters. A aside jokes about a waiter and a Who's Who nametag reflect the era’s showbiz humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Ringling
Sells Floto
Hagenback Wallace
Sparks
John Robinson
al G. Barnes Wilf
North Dakota Receives 1000 Alberta Calves for Stock Clubs
Alberta Calves For Dakota George Ross sends 1000 calves to North Dakota State University for distribution by boys and girls baby beef clubs. Calves arrive in October and are to be fed through winter for spring stock shows in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
North Dakota State University
George Ross
Southern Alberta
University
North Dakota
It Will Prevent Ulcerated Throat Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
At the first symptoms of sore throat take a spoonful of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with a little sugar to make it palatable. It will allay irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling. Those prone to quinsy have reportedly made themselves immune to attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Gratifying Progress In Prairie Tree Planting 1928 Report
Inspectors of Forest Service nurseries at Indian Head and Sutherland Sas katchewan report 83 percent of prairie plantation sites in very good condition 14 percent average and 3 percent poor among plantations supplied by the Department of the Interior during 1928.
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Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Indian Head
Sutherland
Saskatchewan
Five Types of United States Currency Identified
The article lists five currency forms in U.S. history: silver certificates, gold certificates, federal reserve notes, national bank notes, and U.S. notes. It notes each type as a distinct form used in different eras and financial systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Reserve
National Bank
U.S
Privation Story Stuns Roberval Jury in Sorrow
At Roberval Quebec inquest into the death of 19 year old Rene Courtois and the near-fatal endurance of his 12 year old brother Michael the jury heard of two boys wandering for weeks in woods without food. They lived on roots berries and fish bones surviving with two matches and a smoldering fire until found 450 miles from civilization. Rene lay dead while Michael nearly lost his mind but later recovered though a physical wreck. Their father had left them at the cabin to hunt. The coroner's verdict was death by starvation and misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Courtois
Rene
Roberval
Quebec
Rene Courtois
Michael
Orower
Feeling Worn Out Promises From Pink Pills
A remedy claim extols Dr Williams Pink Pills to enrich blood and strengthen nerves. A Nova Scotia testimony from Mrs Howard King describes severe prior weakness and breathlessness improving after months of use, enabling daily tasks and child care. Pills available at 50 cents per box by mail from Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Queenborough Sees Rich Mineral Wealth in Canada Tour
Lord Queensborough, chairman of the London advisory board of Canadian Securities Limited, toured Canada and expressed strong impressions of mineral developments. He visited northern Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia and said his investment report on the Dominion would likely be favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lord Queensborough
London
Canadian Securities, Limited
Toronto
Dominion
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Rub It In For Lame Back Liniment Ad
An advertisement endorses Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for lame backs. It claims immediate skin absorption and deep tissue penetration for speedy relief. The copy asserts the liniment sinks in and banishes pain, urging readers to try and be convinced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Firebrick and Fireclay Fabrics Move Across Canadian Provinces
Firebricks and fireclay shapes are produced from domestic and imported clays in Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Refractory silica bricks are also produced in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
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Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Minard's Liniment Used for 50 Years Sees Death Entry
A Manchester sexton notes a death entry for a three month old male, unmarried, as evidence of Minard's Liniment's long history of use. The record implies the liniment’s prominence in local remedies over decades.
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Minard
Manchester
Bracken announces $725,000 Manitoba relief construction plan
Premier John Bracken reveals a winter unemployment relief program totaling 725000 dollars. It funds a 225000 dollar unit at Selkirk Mental Hospital, a 200000 dollar first section of the trans Canada highway from Whitemouth toward the Ontario line, and 300000 dollar completion of the Headingly provincial jail. The legislature approved these appropriations at the last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Bracken
Dominion
Selkirk Mental Hospital
Whitemouth
Ontario
Headingly
Highway to the North urged by explorer in Churchill trip
Dr V Stefanusson the famed explorer offers to aid the push for a northward highway from The Pas linking to continental roads. He calls it a civilizing advance and an attraction for tourism, urging government action to open the north.
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Churchill
Canada
Saskatchewan Professor Takes Ontario Research Post
Dr. Seymour Hadwen, research professor of animal diseases at the University of Saskatchewan, leaves Saskatoon for Toronto to become director of veterinary science at the Ontario Research Foundation. The foundation is funded by Ontario firms and the government, with Sir Joseph Flavelle as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Hadwen
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Toronto
Ontario Research Foundation
Ontario
Sir Joseph Flavelle
Hadwen
Manchester
England
Amputation Association Holds Seventh International Convention in Montreal
From across Canada 300 delegates gathered at the Mount Royal Hotel for the eighth annual Amputation Association of the Great War convention. Sir Arthur Currie met members individually. Dominion officers were A E Lambert president A Palmer first vice president H Gendron second vice president A Sutcliffe secretary treasurer. Executive members included W D Davies E A Baker A Blain C J Brown T B Chettle R Myers. A L Schlesanger spoke for disabled U S veterans about shared suffering across the boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Amputations Association of the
Mount Royal
Montreal
Sir Arthur Currie
Dominion
A. E. Lambert
Ont
A. Palmer
British Columbia
H. Gendron
Quebec
A. Sutcliffe
Ontario
A. Blain
Saskatchewan
C. J. Brown
T. B. Chettle
Manitoba
R. Myers
A. L. Schlesanger
U.S
Prospecting Activity Across Manitoba and Northern Saskatchewan
The article notes mining interest with 7,335 claims staked in Pasmining district 1,400 in Cold Lake and 2,118 in Winnipeg during 1928. Currently over 20,000 mineral claims are recorded in Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan, reflecting substantial prospecting activity.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Pas
Cold Lake
Winnipeg
Sunday Work In Russia Ends Regular Rest Day
The Soviet government introduced a new continuous production week across many trades and institutions. Employees retain regular hours and a rest day, but production now runs continuously by other workers to cover the cycle.
Commissioner J W Martin Named Dominion Lands Head
J W Martin appointed commissioner of Dominion Lands in the Department of the Interior succeeding the late J W Greenway. Born in Goderich in 1879, he has long served in the department and helped negotiate treaty No 8 with Peace River Indians. He held posts at Lethbridge Medicine Hat Calgary Edmonton and Ottawa since 1903.
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J. W. Martin
Dominion Lands
Department of the Interior
J. W. Greenway
Martin
Greenway
Mr. Martin
Goderich
Peace River
Lethbridge
Dominion
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Ottawa
Wifey Challenges Hubby in Evening Exchange
A wife scolds her returning husband asking if he can face her, while he replies with a drunken, affectionate line about getting used to things. The exchange captures a domestic scene with humor and a hint of tension.
Halley's Comet and Japan Film Output in History
Halley's comet has a record dating back to 240 B.C. Its visitations stirred alarm across Europe in the Middle Ages. Japan produces more feature motion pictures than any other country per the U S Department of Commerce.
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Europe
Japan
U.S. Department of Commerce
Mrs Speeks And Coun Try Stand With Folded Arms
A brief reads a call for citizens to regard the nation with resolve not apathy urging action at a time of political strain. The column questions civic engagement and urges decisive public stance for national welfare.
Population of Australia shows rise in 1928
Commonwealth statisticians report Australia’s December 31 population at 6,336,786, up 101,932 for 1928. New Zealand stands at 1,466,952, up 16,862. NSW 2,455,280. Victoria 1,760,689. Queensland 916,689. South Australia 579,348. Western Australia 405,873. Tasmania 216,563, with six capital cities totaling 3,018,248.
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Australia
Commonwealth
New Zealand
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Suffering
Asthma sufferers are urged to obtain Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a proven relief for severe cases. The ad claims the preparation has long provided relief and urges buying from a local druggist without delay.
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J. D. Kellogg
Canada Sees Over 32 Million Spent on New Hotels
The report notes millions invested in hotel construction across Canadian cities to accommodate visitors. Total spending exceeds 32 million dollars on buildings either finished or under construction, signaling growth in hospitality capacity nationwide.
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Canada
Blood Flows Through Heart At About Seven Miles An Hour
A historical note states the blood moves through the heart at roughly seven miles per hour. This detail reflects early physiology explanations of circulatory speed.
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Supreme
Liniment
Www
N. U. 1808
Dakota
Corns Instant Relief
Putnams Corn Extractor
Oraeda
A . Enriches
Borpex Co
Sterren, Dept.b
St. Peul St. West
Stefansson
Amputation Association
Russia
Federal Department
Wrigley’s
Sybilla Spahr
Kitchener Tonsilitis CO
Kitchener
Ees
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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