Britain’s Unemployed Help Harvest Western Canada Grain
The article argues bringing ten thousand British miners to Canada to harvest grain can relieve Britain’s unemployment and aid imperial unity. It notes seasonal work gaps, stresses mutual adaptation, winter placements, and long term goals, urging cooperation to convert this into lasting employment and immigration success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Britain
Dominion
British Isles
Empire
West
Dominions
Gyros Choose Edmonton For District 8 Meeting
Edmonton was chosen as the next meeting place of District 8 Gyros at the concluding session in Nelson B C Robert Muir secretary of the Edmonton club was elected district governor and Ira McNaughton of Lethbridge his lieutenant They succeed A Claire Arnott of Calgary and Lynn Fairbairn of Lethbridge Lynn Fairbairn was nominated for the governorship but refused to stand due to business reasons A resolution regarding representation at Gyro international conventions was voted out Activities ended with an excellent steamship sail on Kootenay Lake attended by about 160 Gyros and their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Nelson
B.C
Robert Muir
Edmonton Club
Ira McNaughton
Lethbridge
A. Claire Arnott
Calgary
Lynn Fairbairn
Kootenay Lake
Platinum In Canada
Canada ranks third in world platinum production after Russia and Colombia. Last year Canada produced 11,228 fine ounces valued at 717,613 dollars. The figures reflect the country’s growing output in precious metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Russia
Colombia
South America
No such people in answer to boy on diplomacy
A father replies to his son with a wry line about diplomacy, saying there are no such people. The exchange frames a playful critique of international relations through a simple, sharp remark. The dialogue hinges on linguistic humor rather than events or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Land Deal in Wainwright District Sizes 10000 Acres
The Mid-West Development and Finance Corporation completed what is described as the largest land deal in Northern Alberta. It purchased 10,000 acres of prime farming land in the Wainwright District for $200,000. About 3,000 acres are under cultivation, and the land is divided into twenty units rented by progressive farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Mid-West Development and Finance Corporation
Choice
Wainwright
St Vitus Dance and a Cure Claim by Dr Williams Pills
The article describes St Vitus Dance as chorea affecting mostly children with twitching and spasms that can impair movement and speech. It urges that relief comes from enriched blood and cites Mrs Thomas Bowen of Bath Ontario praising Dr Williams Pink Pills, claiming they cured her son after two to eight boxes and recommending the pills sold by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario for 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Travelling Clinic Serves Peace River District
A government travelling clinic operated in the Peace River District this season visiting five population centres. In ten days 314 children were examined with 124 minor operations and 279 dental exams. Extractions numbered 144 and other dental treatments aided 128 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River District
Saskatchewan Gasoline Tax Revenue Reported
In May and June the three cent gasoline line tax collected 325000 in Saskatchewan. The tax, approved in the last Legislature session, was projected to yield 700000 in revenue for the full year. A separate health notice promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cough relief. Canada reportedly has an extensive wireless telegraphy governmental system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Viscount Haldane Ordered to Take Complete Rest
Viscount Haldane, aged 72, former lord chancellor and secretary of state for war, is ill and has been ordered to take a complete rest. The health setback follows his long public career and recent period of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Haldane
Evacuation Demand At Socialist Labour Congress
Immediate evacuation of the Rhineland by France Belgium and England was demanded in a world policy declaration at Brussels. Re establishment of German sovereignty in the Saare region was also urged. The clause was applauded by the French delegation amid a demonstration for its adoption. The ad later touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a trusted remedy for cuts burns and inflammations.
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Rhineland
France
Belgium
England
Socialist Labor International Congress
Brussels
Saare
Homestead Land Rush In Northern Alberta
Demand for homestead lands in northern Alberta remains brisk with 989 entries in June at Grand Prairie and 400 entries at Peace River. The three month totals reach 732 and 1,040 respectively, signaling strong adoption of settlement land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Grand Prairie
Peace River
Dysentery relief from new remedy praised by veteran
Mr John Melling of Fenner Alberta a returned soldier reports severe chronic dysentery after overseas service. He says a pharmacist recommended a bottle of a remedy that brought relief and he used two more bottles thereafter not experiencing the ailment since 1925. The notice also notes an insurance man’s claim that leaner individuals are preferred as lives by insurers and that moderate weight gain often follows quitting smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Melling
Fenner
Alta
Caesar
Heavy Rails Relayed on Calgary Division Lines
Canadian Pacific Railway reports progress relaying heavy rails on the Maple Creek subdivision between Medicine Hat and Swift Current, with 135 miles completed and 130 miles to come on the Brooks subdivision between Calgary and Medicine Hat. Replaced rails weigh 100 pounds per foot to support faster, heavier trains at an estimated cost of about 2.07 million dollars for the Calgary division this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Calgary
Maple Creek
Medicine Hat
Swift Current
Brooks Subdivision
Brooks
Canadian Pacific Railway
Water Power Expansion in Dominion Projected
The department of the interior estimates two million horsepower will be added to the Dominion water power system in the coming years. This requires at least 200 million dollars in direct investment. An interior minister Charles Stewart annual report anticipated 378 thousand HP gain in early 1928, with mid season review suggesting total annual addition could reach 550 thousand HP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Dominion
Charles Stewart
Interior
Mominion
Russia Seeks 15 Million Loan for Railways
Report notes Russia aims to float a 15 million dollar loan abroad to support its railway system with negotiations underway in Berlin London and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Berlin
London
New York
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Helps Grainland Woman Recover
Mrs Magy Schulties of Grainland Sask says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her illness and enabled her to return to work She urges other women to try it and says she will answer letters from inquiring readers for further guidance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grainland
Lydia E. Pinkam
Magy Schulties
Grain stock totals in Canada end of 1928 crop year
Dominion Bureau of Statistics lists imperial bushel stocks for July 31 1928 versus last year. Wheat 76 484 052 versus 50 765 425. Oats 28 712 183 versus 23 045 449. Barley 293 777. Flax seed 1 296 347 versus 2 056 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Holloway Corn Remover Says It Stands Superior
Advertisement claims Holloway Corn Remover defeats stubborn corns and invites readers to try it themselves. The copy emphasizes stubborn cases and asserts strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Farm Credit Board Likely Under 1927 Legislation
Return to Ottawa by Finance Minister J A Robb signals steps to implement the 1927 farm credits act. A central Canadian Farm Loan Board will be appointed with four members including the finance minister. Six provinces have enacted the scheme: Quebec Alberta Manitoba British Columbia New Brunswick Nova Scotia. Ontario Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island have not finalized steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
J. A. Robb
Canadian Farm Loan Board
Finance
Quebec
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
Women’s shoe fashion shifts before 1825 heels emerged
Pre 1825 footwear records indicate women’s shoes were crafted without heels. The note highlights a transitional period in fashion where elevated heels began appearing in styles of the era.
The Wrongs Of Other People And Our Rights
An advertising line promotes Minard’s Liniment claiming it relieves pain, contrasting it with the wrongs of others and suggesting personal rights and welfare benefit from the product.
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Gyros
Thomas
Dr. Thomas
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
C.P.R
Brooks Subdivisions
Minard
Lydia E. Pinkham
Baby’s Food
the Borren Co. Limited
Montreal
Stocking & Yarn Mills
Dept. 17
Orillia
Sam Kalles
International Designers’ Association
Hercules
Cppleford Paper Products
Hamilton, Canai
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