Alberta coal plan dropped due to geography and cost
The daily press reports that Alberta coal cannot enter Ontario markets because of geographical constraints and long haul costs. The CN freight rate was unprofitable, ending hopes of Western coal competing with Pennsylvania anthracite in Eastern Canada and prompting Western disappointment and renewed calls for policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Alberta
Ontario
Canadian National Railways
Pennsylvania
Canada
United States
Dominion
Republic
Unite States
West
Prairies
Canada Leads World in Electricity Use, Vancouver Province Notes
A Vancouver Province report summarizes a global electricity usage ranking showing Canada at 34.3 percent and the United States at 36.8 percent with Japan at 29.9 percent and Switzerland leading continental Europe. It highlights British Columbia as well suited for power development and notes continual yearly rises as the electrical age begins to dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Canada
United States
Japan
Switzerland
Europe
British Columbia
Vancouver
Britain Settles Another Debt With Washington
The British Government cancels a Washington debt by paying the United States Treasury 31,085,000 dollars as the final installment on a 122,000,000 dollar loan. The funds covered silver purchases used for India coinage during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
India
United States Treasury
Canadian travel ling exhibition tours France relayed by Trans-Atlantique president
N Dalpiaz president of Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique expresses view that stationery exhibitions are obsolete as the travel ling exhibition moves by train to the people. He asserts the exhibition's direct business appeal and its mobile nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
N. Dalpiaz
Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique
Compliment Passes For More Than It Seems
A simple compliment can carry implications beyond its literal praise, signaling intent, relationships, and social dynamics. Observers note its power to influence decisions and perceptions in everyday interactions.
Pity For France in British Gold Promise Critique
Detroit News notes that the Temps calls the British pledge to repay the United States in gold a fatal misstep. The piece suggests the French perspective rejects Britain’s error, labeling it a pity for France that Britain made the promise. The commentary contrasts French caution with British censure in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
U.S
Temps
Great Britain
United States
France
Detroit News
Separation Promises Peaceful Divorce Ad Promoting Corn Extractor
An advertisement touts a peaceful separation with no alimony, claiming satisfaction for all. It urges buyers to refuse substitutes and to choose Putnam's Corn Extractor priced at 25¢, promising magic like results and no pain or failure.
Ancestry of U S Presidents by Descent
A concise survey notes that of twenty nine U S presidents sixteen are of English descent. It lists Scotch and Scottish mixtures close behind with two of Dutch ancestry and mentions Jefferson as Welsh, Harding as Scotch Dutch, and Coolidge with English ancestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jefferson
Warren G. Harding
Coolidge
Guard The Baby Against Colds
An advertisement promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative to keep a baby's stomach and bowels regular. It claims good digestion reduces colds and supports health and happiness, selling for 25 cents a box from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Phonetic Writing In Baffin Land Aids Native Letters
A Canadian missionary devised a syllable based phonetic writing for Baffin Land natives. The system lets natives mail letters without spelling, and postmen read all through at first sleep place ensuring delivery. If a letter is lost the recipient hears the message by word of mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baffin Land
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Color Fix
A 15 cent package of Diamond Dyes promises simple directions enabling any woman to dye or tint worn items new again. Readers can choose any color at the drug store and apply it without prior experience.
Seeds Endure Extreme Heat Tests In Forest Fire
A Nature study shows seeds resist 100 degrees below zero and extreme heat during fires. Fir cones survived 1 200 degrees Fahrenheit for eight minutes, enabling rapid forest regrowth after destruction. The resilience explains how plant life returns green within months after massive blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Modern Chivalry Shines in Daring Rescue Feats
The Daily Mail celebrates acts of bravery where a shell shocked officer dives into the sea to save a girl, a boy eight rescues his sister, a one armed man saves a drowning woman with help, and an engine driver returns to pull a man from danger. The piece ponders if chivalry is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Cited for Summer Complaint
Mother's testimony credits Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for infant diarrhea and vomiting during hot months. Mrs S Lafontaine of Great Desert Ontario reports rapid improvement after two doses, claiming it saved her baby's life. Price 59c a bottle, distributed by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto.
Annual Salmon Pack Report for British Columbia 1923
The Canadian Department of Fisheries reports the 1923 BC salmon pack at 626 266 cases. District 1 Fraser River area totals 19 640 cases, District 2 Naas Skena Rivers Inlet Smith Inlet Bella Coola Kimsquit and nearby areas 561 747 cases, District 3 Alert Bay Vancouver Island and nearby mainland waters 44 879 cases.
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Department of Fisheries
British Columbia
Fraser River
Naas River
Skena River
Rivers Inlet
Smith Inlet
Bella Coola
Kimsquit
Alert Bay
Vancouver Island
It Will Prevent Ulcerated Throat Said Dr Thomas Oil
At the first symptoms of sore throat, which presage ulceration and inflammation, take a spoonful of Dr. Thomas Electric Oil. Add a little sugar to it to make it palatable. It will allay irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling. Those subject to quinsy have made themselves immune.
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Thomas
British railway chiefs tour North American ports
Great Western Railway of England officials visit Canada and the United States to study coal and craft shipment methods. They plan stops at Sault Ste Marie Port Arthur Fort William Chicago Baltimore Washington and Hampton Roads among others.
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Great Western Railway of England
Canada
United States
Sault Ste. Marie
Port Arthur
Fort William
Chicago
Baltimore
Washington
Hampton Roads
Virgina
Vitamins in Common Foods and Their Roles
The article explains vitamin A B and C as essential nutrients found in fats meats dairy and greens noting their health roles from growth to nerve support and bone maintenance. It also promotes Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a long used relief for asthma sufferers.
Cost Of Passive Resistance In Occupied Regions
Berlin releases a semi official tally of costs from passive resistance to Franco Belgian occupation. Deaths 120 plus 10 capital sentences. Prison terms total 1500 years. 209 schools requisitioned and 172 newspapers suspended. 145000 people ousted, 131000 expelled. Seizures of 1 652 trillion marks and 111000 French francs. Coke coal briquettes shipped 2375000 tons versus 11169000 by Germany the previous year.
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Germany
Berlin
Law Enforcement Critique of U S Criminal Justice
A Special Committee of the American Bar Association decries ineffective criminal law administration and rising crime. It cites England and Wales 1924 murders 63 versus Chicago 137 New York 260, noting London 1922 had 17 murders with none warranting first degree indictment. The Times cites the comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
United States
England
France
Wales
Chicago
New York
London
N.Y
Emigrant children sail from Dr Barnardo's homes to Canada
One hundred fifty child emigrants, average age 12, depart from Dr Barnardo's homes for Canada where ready homes await. This marks the final overseas departure from the home this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Barnardo
Canada
Morley’s Caution Versus Ship Barnacles
A cautious sense of proportion marks a wise man from a foolish Lord Morley. The note contrasts barnacles on whales with those on ships, implying different kinds of burdens or distractions for different beings.
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Lord Morley
Alberta Gets New Creamery on National Rail Line
A leading Alberta packing company plans a $10,000 creamery at Sangado on the Edmonton Whitecourt line of the Canadian National Railways. The facility will process eggs poultry and cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Sangado
Canadian National Railways
Edmonton
Whitecourt
Canada Lands Woollen Textiles Deal From Roumania
Canada secured a nine million dollar woollen textiles order from Roumania. The report also notes Britain's sole diamond cutting works originated in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Roumania
Reconstruction In Devastated Japan
A Tokio dispatch reports Home Minister Coto will construct theatres and motion picture houses in the quake zone to provide free winter entertainment for civilians. An extraordinary Diet session is planned for October to vote reconstruction funds for Tokyo. Navy Minister Hio Takarabe pegs quake losses to naval ports at 500 million yen.
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Tokio
Coto
Hio Takarabe
Navy
Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
A vintage ad claims rubbing Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil relieves lathe back by immediate skin absorption. It asserts the liniment penetrates tissues, bringing speedy relief and convincing results. The copy touts the product as an excellent article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Invention claims stain resistant collar fabric
An imitation new fabric treats each thread to resist stains and dirt so they do not penetrate the material, making collars easy to clean and maintain.
Minard's Liniment for Orns Hern
A fragmented dialogue shows a character asking if a party is stupid and attempting to escort someone home, who replies she lives there. The exchange highlights social friction and a guarded tone in a constrained setting.
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the Electrical Age
U.S. Treasury
Mary Hocking
Madoc
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Ltd
Toronto
Minard
Barnardo
Ww. N. U
Brighton
W. Gillett Company Limited
Toronto, Canada
Chase
Edmonson, Bates & Co., Limited
Dominion Express
Liberal Commission
Dorothy Hair Net Co
Lindsay Building
Montreal
Adies
National Manufacturing Co
Ae A Soren
Kendall
Kendall's
DR. B. J. Kendall Company
Enosburg Falls, Vt
U.S.A
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