Jerusalem Conference Seen as Next Step in Christian World Peace
The Jerusalem meeting of the International Missionary Council discussed race, minorities, women and children, and relations between nations. It urged Christian unity, denounced racial prejudice, and called for economic equality and intermingling, signaling a new era in global Christian outreach and Canadian spiritual leadership.
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League of Nations
Washington
Paris
International Missionary Council
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Geneva
Sacred Mount
Holy City
London
Harvard
Columbia
Canadas
Western
Canada
Christian Church
Slow learner becomes naturalist apprentice
A slow boy, the slowest on earth, becomes apprenticed to a naturalist. He spends long hours feeding a canary and handling delicate creatures, then his master suggests a new task taking the tortoise for a run, illustrating his patient, humorous journey.
Forest Fire Costs Canada Faces Heavy Losses
The bill for forest fire losses runs to more than $1.50 per week for every man, woman, and child. Federal and provincial governments are taking steps to cut and eventually wipe out this heavy cost.
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Canada
Longest Railway Run Riga to Vladivostok Noted
The record rail route stretches 6 800 miles from Riga to Vladivostok, marking the longest continuous railway traverse.
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Riga
Vladivostok
Prosperity Seen in Central British Columbia Crops
D. D. Munro, land settlement agent, reports very good crop prospects for Central British Columbia. Since the Prince Rupert grain elevator became operative, farmers are entering grain growing with splendid results. He notes rising mining activity and an optimistic outlook for the region. The piece closes with a weathered aside about Aberdonians and a note on the azoic geological period.
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D. D. Munro
Smithers
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
When Pain Comes Milk of Magnesia for excess acid relief
Tasteless alkali in water neutralizes instantly many times as much acid and relieves symptoms at once. Do not use crude methods. Buy Phillips Milk of Magnesia prescribed by physicians for 50 years. Each bottle includes full directions at any drugstore.
Tourist trade gains expected in 1928 for Canada
R K Odell assistant director of the natural resources intelligence service says American tourists spent about 200 million dollars in Canada last year and that 1928 figures will show fresh gains. He notes the importance of tourism to Canada and says the federal branch works with provincial and local bodies.
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Canada
R. K. Odell
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of Interior
Edmonton
Odell
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Blood Strength and Health
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills build up the blood for semi invalids. It cites Mrs Thomas Ahearn of St Malo Quebec who says after taking about a dozen boxes she regained energy, appetite, and cheerfulness. Pills sold for 59 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or dealers.
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Dr. Williams
Fossil Rich Red Deer Valley Yields Dinosaur Remains
The Red Deer Valley in Alberta yields well preserved dinosaur and vertebrate fossils being slowly exhumed by valley erosion. It stands as Canada’s most productive collecting field with material sent to Ottawa Toronto Edmonton and New York museums. Asthma Is Torture. Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is praised as long producing relief for severe asthma.
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Red Deer Valley
Alberta
Canada
Ottawa
Toronto
Edmonton
New York
Salt Deposits in Canada and a Throat Remedy
The article notes salt occurs in every Canadian province but commercial production is limited to Ontario Nova Scotia and Alberta. It promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a preventive treatment for sore throats and ulceration adding sugar for palatability. It claims quinsy sufferers have become immune to attacks through its use.
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Canada
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Thomas
Funeral Oration At Departed Samuel Johnson Grave
An old darky pastor delivered a funeral oration at the grave of Samuel Johnson. He spoke with sorrow and humor, saying Johnson is gone and hoping he has gone where they expect he may not.
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Samuel Johnson
Dominion Experimental Farms System spans Canada coast to coast
A Dominion agriculture expert touts a nationwide experimental farm network as the world’s most comprehensive system. A critic rebukes claims that women will become the ruling sex, deriding scientists for long gaps between discoveries and declaring their statements outdated.
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Dominion Experimental Farms
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Pattern No Worms Exterminator Ad From Winnipeg
An old Winnipeg notice promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to strengthen children by driving out parasites. The text blends product advertising with curious stray lines about a pedestal, British coins, toys, newspapers, and a map of London. A motorist claims to have encountered fleeing tigers and elephants along a global drive, noting wild beasts’ surprising pedestrian sense.
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London
One Piece Dress With Plaited Inset Pockets
Fashion note outlines a one piece dress featuring inset plaited sections topped by patch pockets and a new neckline. It highlights fabrics like printed linen and silk varieties, sizes from bust 36 to 42 inches, with pattern price 25 cents and an optional 10 cent extra for Fashion Magazine.
Recipes For This Week From Betty Barclay
A beef roast recipe uses 2 pounds round of beef 1 small bottle stuffed olives 1 pound salt pork 1 onion 2 teaspoons salt 1 pint canned tomatoes 1 pint boiling water. Cut slits in the meat fill with pork and olives. Fry pork and onion, brown roast, add water and tomatoes, season mid cook. Simmer three hours.
A Great Tonic Sought by Mrs Russell in Ontario
Mrs Russell of Fenwick Ontario reports Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a great tonic for nervousness loss of appetite and strength during the change of life She says she has taken a dozen bottles and now recommends it to others facing similar troubles.
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Fenwick
Ont
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. V. Russe
Ontario
Old Fashioned Tapioca Custard with Raisins
Prepare tapioca in boiling water with lemon rind and salt then blend with honey. Stir in egg yolks and raisins, fold in beaten whites, pour over buttered cake cubes, bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm or cold.
Italy Bans Dirigible as Warfare and Transport
The Italian government moves to abolish the dirigible balloon for war and commercial use following the Italia disaster on its North Pole flight. A manager comments on testimonials while an office boy presents death certificates of four grandparents in a job application.
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Italia
North Pole
Canadian Grown Bulbs Gain Popularity Over Holland Stock
Bulletin No 95 from Ottawa outlines why Canadian BC bulbs perform as well or better than imported ones across provinces. It covers soil, fertilizers, culture, best varieties by color, and disease prevention with illustrations including a Darwin tulip plate.
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British Columbia
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
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B.C
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Minard
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Zas
Gypsum and Alabastine Limited
Betty Barclay
Mrs. Russell
Italy
Dirigible
Holland
Arisaig
Prince Charlie
Loch Morar
British Isles
EL Esade
Linimen
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