Immigration policy needs reform to restore peace era flow
A Ottawa despatch argues Canada should ease wartime immigration bans as nine months ending December 31 show a 25 percent drop from the prior year. It urges selective immigration beyond two Anglo Saxon classes, cites agriculture costs and labor constraints, and calls for policies to revive population and industry with proved workers from abroad.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Europe
Elies
British Isles
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
G. F. Chipman
Grain Growers’ Guide
Chipman
Western
Vancouver Grain Movement Estimates 1922 23 Season
Fifteen million bushels estimated for the Vancouver grain movement this season. Europe has taken 4,153,000 bushels to date, 4,306,155 yet to load. The Orient has taken 423,000 bushels, with 1,396,003 yet to be dispatched.
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Vancouver
Europe
Orient
German Postal Deficit Reaches 120 Billion Marks
The German post office reports a deficit of 120000000000 marks due to postage rate changes. The text notes a 12 mark letter and 25 marks future rate, signaling financial strain in the postal system.
U F A Membership Figures Reported by Officials
Official report shows United Farmers of Alberta total membership at 14 140 with about 4 000 in the women’s organization. The figures reflect current reach of the provincial farm group and its auxiliary.
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United Farmers of Alberta
Airliners to carry 200 passengers and mail
Major General Sir William Brancker told the third annual air conference in London that a new aircraft model is being developed to carry over 200 passengers and ten tons of mail and freight over long distances, bringing New York within twelve hours of London.
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Fabere
New York
London
Wm. Brancker
Guild Hall
William Said
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Relief From Colds
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a nostril inhalation remedy for colds and catarrh claiming relief within ten minutes. It markets inhaled vapor to reach lungs and bronchial tubes and warns against dangerous substitutes. Available in large two months, small, and sample sizes through Montreal dealers.
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The
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Shaving Proved Loyally The Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland
The Irish upper lip shave was once an order by the Lord-Lieutenant to show loyalty to the King. The decree demanded every Irishman shave his upper lip or be deemed an enemy of the Crown.
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Ireland
The Human Factory Motive Power Blood Energy
The article likens the body to a busy factory powered by rich red blood and warns that thin, poor blood causes illness. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to produce healthy blood, citing Ray mond Webber of Welland Ont and offering price details for mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
London Honors Flower Girl at Public Funeral
London marked the funeral of Fannie Collins a 35 year flower seller in Ludgate Circus a public ceremony at St Clement's Danes Church The guard of honor of about a hundred flower girls showered white narcissi while snowdrops and fruit adorned the chancel The procession paused at her old stand on Fleet Street after the service a fitting London farewell.
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Dickens
Fannie Collins
Fannie
Ludgate Circus
St. Clement's Danes Church
St Clement’s
Fleet Street
Warplane Crash Kills First Lieut Rupert Julian
First Lieut Rupert Julian an aviator at Schofield Barracks Hawaii was killed when the plane they were in fell seven hundred feet an enlisted man suffered fatal injuries as well Minard's Liniment for Falling Out of Hair.
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Rupert Julian
Sthofield Barracks Hoholuia
Minard
English views on gun laws cited by Sir Basil Thomson
Sir Basil Thomson in Chicago argues English crime policy keeps life of citizens by strict gun laws. He claims English crooks face lifelong sentences when caught with a gun while Americans tolerate looser penalties for manufacturing and carrying firearms. He asserts English and American publics share a belief in law abiding conduct.
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Basil Thomson
Scotland Yard
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Canada Ships Grain to South America From Vancouver
Canadian grain movement to South America via Vancouver expands from an experimental 1,000 ton shipment to plans for a further 4,000 ton parcel. This development suggests growing trade activity and potential larger future exports.
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South America
Vancouver
Candle Auction Goods Sold in England by Lighted Candle
A historical note explains a method where goods were sold in England by lighting an inch of candle and awarding the item to the highest bidder before the candle extinguished. The second remark questions how our lives would feel if others repeated every comment we heard when not listening.
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England
Sis
California Fig Syrup Advises Mothers to Cleanse Bowels
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in sick children. It claims a teaspoonful can prevent illness tomorrow and lists conditions like biliousness, fever, colic, or sour stomach. The message warns to request genuine California Fig Syrup by name to avoid imitations.
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California
Texan Invents Minute Razor Driven by Tiny Motor
A Texan develops a compact rotary razor powered by a small electric motor promising a clean shave in about one minute. The device uses a rotating blade head and aims to reduce grooming time for men.
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Promised Relief For Heart Ties
Mrs. Alice Bishop of Hamilton Ontario reports relief from heart palpitations and shortness of breath after using Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills. She says her heart would skip beats and nerves felt weak, but after using the pills she feels like a different person. The product costs 50 cents per box and is sold by dealers or mailed by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Alice Bishop
Hawthorne Ave
Hamilton, Ont
Milburn
Amy
Hart
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Alberta butter record shines at Western Canada Dairy Convention
Alberta dominated creamery butter contests at the Western Canada Dairy Convention. W Hanson of Lacombe won first prize in the solid pack and October pack with top scores, while Edmonton City Dairy and Severson of Calgary followed. Manitoba led the De Laval inter provincial trophy, Alberta close behind.
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Alberta
Calgary
Hanson
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
de Laval
Saskatchewan
Edmonton City
Severson
W. Hanson
Lacomber
J. P. Donald
Delburne
W. Anderson
Camrose
Red Deer Dairy
H. Hanson
Eckville
Hiccups and Heartburn Prescription Nerviline Sold
Hiccups and stomach discomfort relieved by Nerviline described as soothing hiccups sour risings gas belching and fermentation. For acute pains bloating nausea rely on Nerviline sold by dealers at 35c per bottle.
Wireless Atlantic message heard by Eng officials
Officials of the American Telegraph and Telephone Company sent wireless telephone messages to Southgate England and heard the words clearly across 3400 miles. William Marconi and others listened and cabled back that the words were distinct, with some requests for more color and a Britisher's voice. The first message came from President Thayer at 9 o clock, followed at 10 10 by Marconi praising the achievement and the research behind it.
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American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Southgate
Eng
William Marconi
Times Square
Herald Square
England
Thayer
Distinguishing Classical Music Proves A Challenge
Mrs Newrich asks if her husband can identify classical music. He replies that a piece that seems about to become a tune yet disappoints is classical. Boston Transcript
Rafflesia Arnoldi Largest Flower of Sumatra
The piece notes the Rafflesia Arnoldi, the world’s largest flower on Sumatra, about three feet wide and weighing 151 pounds. It also mentions a Constantinople decree banning alcohol and recalls historic low telephone numbers and Minard's Liniment.
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Sumatra
Tanlac credited for health by Calgary senior
A 73 year old Calgary woman, Mrs. C. J. Harris, testifies Tanlac restored her strength and energy after a long decline. She says four bottles ended her run-down condition and she keeps Tanlac on hand for quick recovery. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
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C. J. Harris
15Th Ave. East
Calgary
Alberta
Taniac
BC Honey Crop Sets Province Record in 1922
British Columbia produced its largest honey crop in 1922 valued at 177,839 dollars at wholesale. The 11,591 hives across 2,143 apiaries yielded an average of 61 pounds per hive, up from 30 pounds last year. Over 11 years output rose from 20 to 355 tons.
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British Columbia
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure
An old advert describes cold in the head as acute nasal catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims the remedy builds up the system, reduces susceptibility to colds, and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to restore normal conditions. Circulars are free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Srs
F. J. Cheney & Co
Loledo
Ohio
Look Ahead Questions Cost of Living in 1923
The Louisville Courier-Journal asks whether the 1914 18 war period and the postwar armistice should be followed by a new war in 1923 and whether a 58 percent higher cost of living in 1923 would imply severe consumer hardship by 1927.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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