What The Census Tells About Canada 1921 to 1931
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows Canada grew 18 percent in population from 1921 to 1931, urban areas surpassed rural by 767,000, and 77 percent were native born. Literacy rose to 92.34 percent, school attendance surged 25.82 percent, and agriculture saw mixed shifts with more swine and poultry but fewer horses and cattle except in prairie provinces. Farm land value dropped while farm improvements and equipment rose, outlining urban-rural shifts and economic changes.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa Public Service
Canada
United States
United Church
Prairie Provinces
Maritime Provinces
Quebec
British Columbia
Ottawa River
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Lost Island Sarah Ann Vanishes in Pacific Search
Scientists hunt a tiny, reportedly uninhabited Sarah Ann island in the Pacific after it disappeared. The pin point landmass is sought to verify solar eclipse observations for June 28 1937 and may become visible as a seven minute totality.
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Sarah Ann
Pacific
Healing Rheumatism With Kruschen Salts Saves Hand
Mrs J.H. recalls severe rheumatoid pain that left her right hand numb and useless at times. After taking Kruschen salts for three weeks she slept well and regained use, with six salts boosting liver and kidney action to expel uric acid.
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Kruschen
J. H
A Burst Water Pipe in Madrid Floods Principal Street
The London Humorist notes a burst water pipe in Madrid caused a flood on a major street. The item adds a wry aside about further trouble in the Spanish Main.
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London
Madrid
My Husband Says It's My Prettiest Dress
A Windsor woman praises Diamond Tints dye kit for reviving a faded 2 year old dress. She washed it with a simple rinse and reports a lustrous yellow shade that holds after several launderings and earns her husband’s approval. Tests note vitamin D in canned salmon and Britain’s weekly cocoa consumption.
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Windsor
Pigeon Racing Thrives In Britain With Millions Of Pigeons
The piece notes about 10,000,000 trained homing pigeons in Great Britain and annual prize money of 1,250,000 dollars. It adds that each of the four railway groups will haul roughly 2,500,000 pigeons in special coaches during one season for liberation across the country.
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Great Britain
British Railways
Silk Deemed Unclean by Mohammedans for Worm Origin
Historical note states that silk is regarded as unclean by Muslims because it is produced by a worm. The claim reflects religious and cultural attitudes toward textile manufacture in past times.
Strange Survival Of Seeds In Cut Woodlands
J H Howell in the London Times notes a curious agricultural phenomenon after hillside woodlands are cleared. Foxgloves erupt the next year in a blaze of color, yet the following year the display halves and gradually fades over about six years. He ponders whether seeds survive dormant for centuries or come from other sources.
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J. H Howell
The
London Times
Dr Kellogg Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Dread of asthma plagues many with nightly attacks and constant fear of recurrence. Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy offers immediate relief and helps ward off future episodes, leaving sufferers in peace. Inexpensive and sold nearly everywhere.
Farmers in Alberta Protest Seed Distribution
Southern Alberta farmers complain to the Dominion Government about last spring seed distribution. They allege seed was poor quality costly to acquire and arrived too late in the season.
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Alberta
Dominion Government
Mil ler's Worm Powders Promote Infant Health
The piece urges mothers to protect infants from worms and touts Miller's Worm Powders as a dependable vermifuge. It claims the powder expels worms and serves as a healthful remedy for ailments weakening and endangering young children.
Prospector Plans Return After Bright Fan Sinking
Bertram Barker, 41, a prospector, said he would try again after landing at Churchill. He was aboard the Bright Fan when it struck an iceberg on its voyage to Britain via the Hudson Bay route.
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Churchill
Bertram Barker
Prospector
Britain
Hudson Bay
Persian Balm for Hands and Face Promotes Charm
Persian Balm is a fragrant refreshing skin care product described as alluring and charming. It enhances skin texture, soothes weather irritations, softens and whitens hands, and is marketed as essential for women who seek charm and distinction. Use it on hands and face.
Cutting the Cost Mrs Sharpe Comment
The cartoon caption shows Mrs Sharpe worrying about education expenses for twins. Mr Sharpe replies with a plan to send one child to school in the morning and the other in the afternoon to pay for only one set of fees.
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment Promoted For Broad Ailments
A vintage ad touts Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as a remedy for toothache neuralgia sore throat burns sores Barber's Itch and Ringworm. The note adds a separate sentence about a new British military airplane featuring a revolving transparent turret to protect the gunner from wind while aiming.
Mothers Spot Worm Trouble and Use Graves Exterminator
Mothers can quickly spot signs of intestinal worms in children and promptly apply the reliable remedy Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator, advertised as an effective treatment in this period medical notice.
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Mra L. FE. Montgomery
Ave K. South
Saskatoon
Sask
Coal Smoke Damages English Buildings Over 25 Years
Report asserts that coal smoke caused nearly 300 million dollars in damage to English buildings during the last quarter century, highlighting wide structural harm and costly restoration needs across cities and towns.
Wood Sliced Into Extremely Thin Sheets
A new process allows wood to be shaved into sheets just one hundredth of an inch thick enabling ultra thin plywood panels for specialized uses and advanced manufacturing applications.
Saskatchewan big game rules unchanged for season
Regulations for Saskatchewan big game remain the same this year. The season runs from November 15 to December 14 with a bag limit of one moose or one caribou and one deer, or two deer. Except for caribou, only males may be shot.
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Saskatchewan
Ready Made Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy. It claims efficacy for coughs and colds sore throat bronchial troubles and for burns cuts bruises and sores with no testimonial needed beyond use.
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Thomas
Job Offer Negotiation Opens Clerk Position Talk
A recent college graduate and an employer discuss starting as a clerk with pay aligned to worth. The graduate questions affordability, prompting negotiation over compensation for the entry role.
Tiremaker to Build Plant in Buenos Aires Argentina
A European tire manufacturer plans a new plant in Buenos Aires Argentina to expand production and serve South American markets. The project aims to boost local employment and increase regional supply capacity.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Steam Engine For Aeroplane by Akron Builder
Harold C. Johnston, Akron proprietor, unveiled a steam aeroplane engine tuned to 1500 rpm. Johnston, who builds his own aircraft, spent nine months developing the device after a plane accident to reduce fire hazards. Weighing 168 pounds and delivering 62 horsepower, the engine will be installed in a small plane for a flight to the Pacific Coast.
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Harold C. Johnston
Akron, Ohio
Johnston
Pacific Coast
Is This A One Piece Bathing Suit Question
A brief interaction questions whether a garment is a one piece bathing suit. The reply confirms yes, addressing a customer as madam.
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Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
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Eek Oper Ioelastic Company Dept
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