Canada’s Edges of Unity in Early Confederation
The Premier argues governing Canada is hard due to regional, religious, and economic divides between East and West. He notes shifts from Ontario Quebec tensions to Western development and tariff debates, urging patience and mutual compromise while affirming strong Empire ties and Canada’s self-government within the imperial framework.
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Caracas
Drs
Dominion
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Meri‘bec
Great Lakes
Upper Canada
Maritime
Maritimes
Triumph For Surgery In England Patient Cures Neck Injury
John Harrington of Eastney England, a jurist's assistant, has been successfully treated at Portsmouth Hospital for a broken neck after a masonry fall last October. The head and neck injury were encased in plaster then a celluloid jacket now supports the upper body and fastens behind the head. The device is hardly visible from a distance and Harrington remains pain free except during weather changes.
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John Harrington
Eastney
England
Portsmouth Hospital
Harrington
A Natural Lighthouse on San Salvador Island Volcano
The article describes a lighthouse-like volcano on San Salvador Island acting as a day and night beacon for mariners. Treacherous shallow waters nearby and persistent smoke and glare enhance its guiding effect beyond any constructed lighthouse. A witty exchange between a boarder and landlady closes the note.
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San Salvador
Dominions urged to aid navy amid imperial duties
The Dominion and other New Zealand papers urge the dominions to accept full naval responsibilities or lose protection. The Wellington Post foresees gratitude from dominions for imperial obligations, while the Herald Auckland calls for overdue navy cost adjustments and notes Britain’s patience amid the cruiser dispute in Parliament.
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New Zealand
Dominions
Wellington Post
Herald
Auckland
Britain
Leah
House of Commons
Britain Weighs Advertising Push For British Goods
The General Post Office has ordered plates reading British Goods Are Best for postmarking machines. The Commissioner of Public Works may lend space on public buildings for posters and signs urging the public to buy British goods.
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Britain
General Post Office
Commissioner of Public Works
Divers recover 1869 copper cargo from Cape Horn wreck
Rich cargo of copper valued at $600,000 is recovered by divers from the British frigate Cape Horn wrecked off Chile in 1869. They used early pressure resisting suits and deep sea lamps to reach depths over two hundred feet.
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Cape Horn
Chili
Radio Sets For Police Stations Across Canada
The Canadian Government plans to install radio sets in every police station from Edmonton to the Arctic Ocean, a journey over two thousand miles through wild country. The route passes areas inhabited by Indians Eskimos traders trappers and prospectors.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Arctic Ocean
Higher Education in Canada Universities 1924 Assets and Fees
A Dominion Bureau of Statistics preliminary report shows Canadian universities in 1924 with assets of 90 864 627 dollars income 16 541 874 dollars and expenditures 11 71 921 dollars. University registrations across 23 institutions for the year ending June 20 1924 total 39 372, roughly unchanged from 1923, with about one third of students being female.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Nerviline Promoted as Safe Home Remedy
When sudden sickness or colds strike the family a vigorous rubbing with Nerviline is claimed to bring quick relief for chest and throat soreness. The ad says Nerviline eases cramps colic and diarrhea and is suitable for all ages offering fast comfort. Available at dealers for 35 cents.
Memorial to Women War Workers Unveiled at York Minster
The Duchess of York unveiled what is described as the most charming war memorial in York Minster England. The Five Sisters window, restored as a memorial to 1400 empire women who died in the Great War, now shines anew after ten years of being boarded up.
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York Minster
England
Duchess of York
Empire
York
Minster
Five Sisters
Blakeway Little
Spoiling Impressive Music: Jazz in Religion Debate
Ernie Golden of the Hotel McAlpin orchestra urged jazz in churches at the West Side Religious Forum arguing it would pep hymns. He cited Handel and Bach works as examples, but critics doubted it enhances religious exaltation, noting a peppy reworking of the Hallelujah Chorus under a comic title fell short.
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Ernie Golden
Hotel McAlpin
West Side
New York World
London conference weighs deep earth power sources safer than battleships
The world power conference in London discussed drilling ten to twelve miles deep to tap internal earth heat as a vast power source. Proponents say costs could be cheaper than building a battleship, while natural steam from volcanic borings in Italy demonstrates practical power conversion.
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Sir Charles Parsons
London
Italy
Wealth Gap Between Rich and Poor Nations
The article notes that disparities between rich and poor nations persist beyond history and that economists once believed foreign trade would spread wealth globally. It argues the process is slow and that since the war American wealth appears to rise as European poverty deepens, citing the Glasgow Herald.
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Glasgow Herald
New York Police Demand Tougher Penalties for Use of Cars or Guns
Commissioner Enright of the New York Police Department urged the next state legislative session to double penalties for major crimes committed with the aid of automobiles or pistols. He spoke on crime prevalence and prevention, noting uncertainty about legislative reception but confidence in a partial remedy.
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New York State
Enright
New York
Best Medicine She Ever Used From Hemford Her Health Restored
Mrs Amanda Woodworth of Hemford Nova Scotia describes severe exhaustion from caring for her husband and farm duties. After trying ineffective medicines she read of Dr Williams Pink Pills and experienced renewed energy. She now manages a fifteen acre farm and housework with vitality and credits the pills. She urges run down people to try them and notes they cost 50 cents a box by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brookville Ont.
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Hemford
N.S
Amanda Woodworth
Early Rails in Newcastle Haul Coal by Horse Drawn Carts
In 1602 Mrs. Beaumont laid timber rails near Newcastle for horse drawn carts to move coal to the riverfront. The rails were straight and parallel and aided coal merchants by delivering coal to the riverfront, marking an early use of railways long before steam.
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Newcastle
England
Pluck Versus Luck in Edward Bok’s Insight
The quote argues that success arises from steadfast effort and determined spirit. It states nothing in business happens by chance, and the key is willingness to carry through beyond obstacles. It contrasts success with failure, noting achievement depends on can rather than cant.
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Edward Bok
London Speculates On Programme Of Prince
Speculation runs about future travel plans of the Prince of Wales after his South American tour. Observers say his final world journeys could signal preparation for kingship as he resumes life in London. He is praised as a skilled promoter of the empire and international relations.
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Prince of Wales
South America
Dhe
British Empire
London
World trade shows twelve nations top 95 percent of activity
The World’s Trade Official statistics rank twelve countries by imports and exports among 16 nations covering 95 percent of world trade. United Kingdom leads with 5.653 and 4.132 billion dollars, followed by the United States, France, Germany and others, several within the British Commonwealth, highlighting diverse products and vast resources.
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United Kingdom
United States
France
Germany
Canada
British Indies
Japan
Netherlands
Italy
Belgium
Argentina
Australia
British Commonwealth
St. Thomas
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for Scalds and Burns
The remedy quickly soothes pain and aids speedy recovery from scalds and burns. It also helps with cuts bruises and sprains and relieves pains from various inflammations. A bottle at home or in the stable saves many a doctor's and veterinary fee.
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Thomas
Wireless Waves Carry Big Ben Chimes Across Oceans
The editor of the Children’s News describes hearing London’s Big Ben chimes in California via wireless radio. Sound travels slower through air than radio waves, so the California listeners heard the tolls about four seconds before the editor. This illustrates radio’s rapid reach across vast distances.
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Parliament Buildings
London
England
California
2LO
States
Copper production dominance cited by U S in global share
The United States accounts for about half of the world's copper output and consumes roughly 44 percent of global production. This emphasis on copper underscores its central role in industry and trade.
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United States
Prison Population Holds Steady Across Four Years in Canada
Canada’s penitentiary population varied only slightly from 1921 to 1925. In 1921 2,150 prisoners. 1922 2,640. 1923 2,480. 1924 2,225. Last year 692 were at Kingston, 651 at St. Vincent de Paul, 266 at Dorchester, 199 in Manitoba, 224 in British Columbia, and 293 in Saskatchewan.
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Canada
Department of Justice
Kingston
St. Vincent de Paul
Dorchester
Manitoba
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief From Attacks
The notice extols Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a remarkable preparation that clears asthma attacks and offers permanent relief with persistent use. It urges readers to avoid substitutes and try the product.
Oceanic Geyser Bed Found Off Florida Coast
Survey by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey reported a large fresh sulphur spring rising from 125 feet depth about two miles off St. Augustine. The undersea feature was marked by a powerful surface eruption with water matching the Atlantic temperature. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as a prompt worm expellant for children, also claimed to invigorate the system and relieve associated ailments.
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Florida
St. Augustine
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Atlantic
Segregation by Temperament Proposed for Prisons
Judge Marcus A. Kavanaugh of Cook County Illinois plans a proposal for the international prison conference in London this month. He urges creation of numerous small prisons to replace large facilities and to segregate criminals by temperament.
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Jajis
Penitentiarica
Marcus A. Kavanaugh
Cook County
Ill
International Prison Conference
London
England
Early steel production from ancient to medieval times
The text notes steel made from iron and carbon since ancient times, with Egyptians, Assyrians, and Greeks using it. It credits Benjamin Huntsman with establishing a cast steel manufactory at Handsworth, England, and records sheet steel production starting in Sheffield around 1500.
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Benjamin Huntsman
Handsworth
England
Sheffield
Corn Remover Relief with Holloway’s Remedy
Advert says only the uninformed endure corn pain. It promotes Holloway's Corn Remover as the quick relief. The copy targets weary sufferers seeking painless foot care.
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Holloway
Dobbin’s Passing In Chicago Licenses Soar
In Chicago during the last five months 16,993 horse drawn vehicles received licenses while more than 250,000 automobile licenses were issued.
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Chicago
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