What Is Education And What It Should Do
A reflection on education discussing why schooling costs rise and how far increased spending yields better results. Dr. George A. Coe lists ten marks of a truly educated person, from language use and independent thought to knowledge of nature and history, ethical conduct, loyalties, and reverence. The piece cites Sherwood Eddy and raises questions for readers to judge if their education remains alive and growing.
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George A. Coe
Northwestern University
Teachers College
Coe
Sherwood Eddy
Dr. Coe
Dome of St Pauls Cathedral Weighs 64000 Tons
The dome of St Pauls Cathedral in London is reported to weigh 64000 tons.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
London
England
England Lacks Everlasting Snowbound Mountains
England has no mountains tall enough to remain perpetually snow covered. The statement notes that even peak heights there fail to sustain continuous snow at all times.
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England
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Endorsed for Indigestion Relief
Reduce the acid with Phillips Milk of Magnesia, praised as a harmless tasteless dose that neutralizes stomach acid quickly. Since its invention fifty years ago it has been the physician trusted standard for correcting excess acids and relieving sour stomachs and indigestion.
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Magnesia
Return of German Property in Canada Under Hague Settlement
German property in Canada valued around 13 million dollars, including real estate, bonds, and securities, to be returned under The Hague settlement. Thomas Mulvey, K.C., custodian of enemy property, will travel to Berlin to finalize transfer details.
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Canada
Hague
Dominion
Thomas Mulvey
K.C
Berlin
India Buys Canadian Grain Shipment From Montreal
Canada to India a cargo of thirty two thousand quarters of grain will be sent from Montreal to India at a rate of 22s 6d per ton. Thomas Harding and Son, agents of the S. S. Zurichmoor, announce the plan. It is likely the first Canadian grain consignment to India. Local agents await grain type details.
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Montreal
India
Thomas Harding
Pink Pills Promise Health Revival for Weak Women
Mrs. Everitt Dowe of South Nelson New Brunswick credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength and appetite after years of illness and fatigue. She describes relief from headaches breathlessness and pale appearance and notes the pills helped others in her family as well. A mailed booklet Building Up the Blood is offered with a purchase.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Canadian Poultry Pool Sets Early 1929 Egg Trade Records
The central selling agency for the western provinces, the Canadian Poultry Pool Limited, reports new records for co operative marketing of eggs in eight months of 1929. By August 31 it handled more than 7 000 000 dozen eggs across the western provinces.
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Canadian Poultry Pool, Limited
Vermin Killer Safe for Delicate Children Says Exterminator
A vermin control product named Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is advertised as safe for even the most delicate child and claims no harm to the constitution.
Britain Russia Agree Exchange of Ambassadors
Great Britain and Russia have reached a secret Lewes meeting pact to exchange ambassadors paving the way for resumed trade and commercial relations subject to English parliamentary approval. Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson met Russian ambassador Valerian Dovalesky who arrived from Paris.
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Great Britain
Russia
England
Lewes
Arthur Henderson
Valerian Dovalesky
Paris
The Oil Of Power General Pain Killer Claims
The advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile remedy not claiming to cure all ills but offering broad pain relief. A jail scene features a warden and an inmate joking about needing a key to sleep at home after a 36 day sentence.
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Thomas
Splendid Progress on Canadian National Railways Prairie Lines
H A Dixon reports strong summer progress on CN Railways prairie branch lines 1929 32 programme. 568 miles authorized in Saskatchewan and Alberta. 418 miles under construction. Abeardeen Melfort line 25 miles laid. grading up to 70 percent complete. Weather permitting work to continue with full completion targeted within three years.
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Canadian National Railways
On the
Prairies
H. A. Dixon
Western Lines
Mr. Dixon
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Aberdeen-Melfort
Cudworth
Wakaw
Dixon
Sheritt-Gordon
Fort Churchill
Pas
Churchill
Prairie
Melfort-Aberdeen
Mawer South Westerly
Mawer
Neldpath
Swift Current
Hamaruka
Scapa
Graaing
Unity
Hamlin-Glenbush
Hamlin
St. Walburg-Bonnyville
Bonnyville
Ridgedale Easterly
Bulwark Easterly
Alliance South
British pantomime Humpty Dumpty heads to Grand Regina
British producer Philip Rodway brings the colossal Humpty Dumpty to Grand Theatre Regina for three nights and a Wednesday matinee starting October 21. Toronto reviews praise Wee Georgie Wood and the Birmingham Pantomime Company for a morale boosting fairyland musical with novelty songs and warm humor. Two shards of broken pottery were found in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Philip Rodway
Grand Theatre
Regina
Toronto
Georgie Wood
Lauder
al. Johnson
Wee Georgie
The
Princess
Dr Fowler's Baby Remedy Endorsed by Saskatoon Parent
Mr I Burtonwood of Saskatoon reports his seven month old son suffered a severe bout of dysentery with 23 bowel movements in 11 hours before four doses of Dr Fowler's eased symptoms. He later gave it to a neighbor's baby with relief within 30 hours. He notes the medicine has been on the market over 80 years and is distributed by The T Milburn Co Ltd of Toronto.
Butterfly heart beats both directions, says Prof. Gerould
A note for readers cites Prof. John H. Gerould describing the butterfly heart as beating both backward and forward. It explains the blood flow reversal and how the beat may pause before resuming in the opposite direction. The article also mentions the average walking speed of three miles per hour and advertises Minard's Liniment for sprains.
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John H. Gerould
Indigestion From Stomach Acids Treated With Magnesia
Medical authorities attribute most indigestion to excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Avoid digestive aids and use Bisulated Magnesia after meals to soothe the stomach, prevent excess acid, and reduce sourness gas and pain. safe inexpensive and widely used.
Emblazoning Honors Authorized for Canadian Regiments
King George approves embroidery of World War I honors on regimental colors for 68 Canadian regiments. The decision preserves battle honors for the Canadian Corps battalions and their perpetuated militia units, with 4 Manitoba, 5 Saskatchewan, and 5 Alberta regiments up first.
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Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canadian Corps
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Miller’s Worm Powders Endorsements From Mothers
Testimonials from mothers praise Miller s Worm Powders for children. The medicine acts quickly and thoroughly, with noticeable improvement after the first dose, ensuring strong support without external endorsements.
Sunspots Drive Local Weather and Life Cycles
Sunspots vary in number on an eleven and a half year cycle. Weather changes accompany these solar variations in many localities, affecting living conditions. Impacts include birds and animals, trees, grain growth, and broader economic effects.
Oil Without Alcohol in Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
An advertisement proclaims a blend of six essential oils free of alcohol. It claims the oil’s effects are long lasting and suitable for medicinal use, highlighting Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as alcohol free.
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Dr. Thomas
Poor Year For Tree Seed In 1928 Western Provinces
The season of 1928 yielded a poor seed collection for forest trees across western provinces. The Forest Service in Ottawa limited seed orders from the Department of the Interior to partial fulfillment due to shortages.
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Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
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Minard
Childrens
Vicks
Rocky Mountain National Prk
King George
the Borden Co., Limited
Dept. B
St. Paul St. West
W. N
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