Taxation and government costs in modern democracies
A discussion on taxation as the price of liberty and civilization, comparing democratic and autocratic systems, noting the wartime burden on Canada, the move toward direct taxes on income and services, and the paradox of demanding more government services while resisting higher taxes. It argues that governments can only fund services via taxation and that the public must accept paying for expanded public expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa
Uusuian Wbersy
Canaa
Paminion
George
Russia
Fragmentary figures on fires and mosaic map in Palestine
A garbled column notes 1 290 225 compiled by the Pifhettes and cites Canadian Forestry union figures about forest fires and losses. It mentions fires tied to clearing fishing and hunting, alongside an old Byzantine mosaic map in a Malahi church in Palestine as part of the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbis
Pifhettes
Canadian Forestry Union
Malahi
Palestine
Holy Land
Fragmentary Civic Note Reflects On Humanity and Aid
A fragmented text contemplates humanity and compassion. It evokes a tale of a neighbor feeding an infant when others cried for help, contrasting plea and aid in a community setting. The exact events and names remain unclear in the readable fragments.
Storage capacity figures for Canadian public elevators
The report lists licensed country elevators in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Quebec and the Maritime Provinces with total storage of 618400 bushels for Port Arthur and 32480000 bushels overall. It notes a Rav al Commission investigation into freight rates and mentions public elevators handling grain storage across regions in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agius
Mamiobs
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Port Arthur
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Relief for Cold Symptoms
An old advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a cure for colds, catarrh, bronchitis, and sore throats. It claims the remedy clears the throat, stops hacking, relieves chest tightness, soothes the bronchial tubes, and heals nasal catarrh. The copy urges trial sizes and broad availability through the Wurrhozone Co of Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurrhozone Co
Montreal
Fragmented text on removing sectionalism and national unity
The passage discusses removing sectionalism and preserving national unity. It emphasizes couples keeping their own kits free, staying informed about other areas, and avoiding unwarranted charges. It references Parita and Sir Jol and mentions Manitoba.
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Crete
Great Lakes
Kitts
Parita Jeut
Sir Jol
Manitoba
Spring Weather Harms Baby Card
The piece describes harsh spring conditions harming infants, keeping babies indoors in overheated spaces, causing colds and stomach issues. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a preventive remedy sold by medicine dealers and The Medicine Co in rock titles.
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Tredicine Co
Hocks
Critical Period Over The Viceroy Of Amare Sant Resin
Believes racial animosity in India has begun to decline and cooperation in reform work will grow. The European Association leader notes a difficult period past, asserts it is right to continue administering law with regard to Indians, and expresses uncertainty about India’s future under Lord Allenby as British representative in Fayout. The remark highlights hopes for peace and progress in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amare
Sant Resin
India
Romans Landings at Richborough Recorded by Antiquaries
A fragmentary data note from the Society of Antiquaries discusses Roman legions landing at Richborough in history. The text references coins and potential finds that could boost understanding of Roman presence in Britain and Wales, with hopes that more material will be uncovered.
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Iuaoues
Cena Sdek
Ms & Rieti
Richborough
Eacient
Wales
Dora
Esas i
Society of Antiquaries
Jiete
Dodd Kidney Pills Promote Relief Across Canada
A Canadian report touts Dodd’s Kidney Pills as a household remedy for kidney trouble. Madame Closisee Houehad of Mistaseini says pains in her back vanished after using the pills and she could work again. The article claims widespread use across Manitoba and notes efforts to prevent serious kidney disease by treating early symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Mistaseini
Madame Closisee Houehad
Pape's Dispepsin claim of instant indigestion relief
An ad fragment touts Pape's Dispepsin promising quick relief from sour digestion and indigestion. It asserts removal of distress, flatulence, and heartburn with a guaranteed druggist assurance. The text then abruptly shifts to a bizarre claim about coral and building materials, ending with a nonsensical note about cheese solidifying in air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Household Hints Sweet Olive Sauce and Raisin Cook
A fragmented recipe roundup describes making a sweet olive sauce with oil, flour, olives, raisins, and seasonings using boiling liquid, vinegar and spices. It also includes a separate note on washing crab apples, preparing them with orange juice, rind, cinnamon, cloves, vinegar and sugar to stand overnight then cook next morning.
Putnam's Corn and Wart Ex tractor Ad
Ladies remove their corns in a very simple way No pain no trouble costs only a quarter It is a simple treatment 10 Paint on a small application of Putnam's night and morning to remove corns to get entirely free from them Use Putnam's Cor and Wart Ex tractor Guaranteed 25¢ at all theaters Refuse a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Power Transmission By Radio By Otis 8
A scattered report discusses experiments in eastern physics on wireless power transmission, noting waves and diffraction, line-of-sight constraints, and potential new methods to steer or project radio waves beyond straight paths. The article explores practical challenges and theoretical promise, highlighting experimental setup and future possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Lawn
Red
Tome
Sterealag
Pina Jmena
Tos Canical Sas
World horse numbers fall amid agricultural report
The United States and other regions show declines in horse numbers over the past decade. A government agricultural bulletin notes reduced totals, with Canada and Russia contributing to the shift. Overall production figures reflect a downturn from 1921 levels, affecting global livestock counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite States
Russia
Callen
BC Seeds Shipments to Britain Signal Growing Trade
Prospects for BC grown seed exports to the United Kingdom and Europe improve each year as shipments increase. A European seed house plans to grade and export this year many tons of peas grown along the coast to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maring
British Columbia
United Kingdom
Ruopean
England
Canada U S trade patterns in January summarized
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada ran a trade balance with the United States in January with imports totaling 49 112 939 dollars while American purchases approached 19 million dollars less than last year. The report notes reduced Canadian imports from the U S despite rising purchases in some sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Jan Veending
Dominion Burra
Stati
United Sta
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Olgest
Bayer
Sumtago
Bandy
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Fayot
OMPA
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Pig Clubs
Ponchar
Itonation Gull
Pape
Croup
Minard’s Liniment
Kesres
Alverta
Proguctier
Department of Mines
Atbesi
Canadian
B.C
Britain
Sloan
Joan
U.S
Uncle Sam
Tomer
Kondatt
Spain
J. Kendall Company
Enesburg
Fata, Vi
USA
Payarir
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