Canada Faces National Railways Plight and Reform Call
An editorial urges unified action to fix Canada’s National Railways. It argues deficits persist despite rate hikes, blames past policies by both major parties, and stresses broad development of natural resources from Atlantic to Pacific to restore traffic and financial health. Strong on provincial vs federal resource control, with emphasis on coordinated reforms and speedier resource development.
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Crands
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Trafic
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Cou
Fair Wage for Farm Labor Referendum in Alberta
United farmers of Alberta distributed a questionnaire to local representatives to gauge views on a fair wage for farm help this year. About 55 percent favor 40 dollars per month with board, 10 percent favor 50 dollars with board, and 35 percent fall between 30 and 75 dollars with board, the majority supporting the lower figure.
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United Farmers of Alberta
A Prime Dressing for Wounds in Factories
Warnings about bolic acid used to cauterize wounds in factories prompt a suggestion to keep Dr. Thomas Electric Oil instead. The remedy acts quickly without scarring or burning skin, contrasting with dangerous acids. The excerpt also notes the Chinese emphasis on etiquette and references their ancient Book of Rites dating to centuries before Christ.
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Dr. Thomas
British Columbia Berry Crop Forecast In 1921
Callmates of the British Columbia Berry Growers Association report a big berry crop with about 2500 tons expected from roughly 2800 acres. Production may exceed last year’s, when the crop earned about 1000 dollars, as a newly formed association seeks to boost BC berry markets and export freight car shipments.
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British Columbia
Berry Growers’ Association
BC Pulp Ships to Orient and Australia in Trade Push
British Columbia pulp exporters continue long term contracts as a recent shipment extends to Australia. The expansion marks a shift from paper shipments to the Orient, with no current effort toward European markets.
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British Columbia
Orient
Australia
Dining Room Niceties and Home Table Settings Tale
A narrator recalls elevating home dining with refined purchases from napkins to china, fern dish, and glass salt shakers. A daughter handles table setting and cooking, boosting appetite and happiness. The piece notes many attractive dining room items, including an electric coffee maker, and concludes with Miller's Worm Powders for children and potential side effects.
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Florist
Key industry keeps world economy from collapse
The article argues the agricultural sector is the pivotal industry society cannot afford to lose and must be made continuously profitable through policy and human intervention to stabilize its calling and, by extension, world industry amid a disrupted civilization.
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Agriculterst
Detroit Free Press
Dr Hamiltons Pills and Worm Exterminator Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Hamiltons Pills for skin tone and health with mandrake and butternut, priced 25 cents, and mentions The Catarthozone Co Montreal. It notes a trivia claim about King George and sons born on a Saturday and references Mother Javes Worm Exterminator as a remedy for infants worms.
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Dr. Hamilton
Len
Alll
Catarthozone Co
Montreal
King George
Prince of Wales
Prince Albert
Prince Henry
Prince George
Farm Labor Demand Looms Across Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan foresees 4000 to 5000 farm laborers needed this spring with over 1500 orders already placed by the Government Employment Service. April seeding is anticipated as crews are mobilized. Prairie survey tallies show Manitoba 35,479,517 acres, Saskatchewan 78,934,281 acres, Alberta 85,323,466 acres, totaling 159,737,264 acres surveyed.
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Saskatchewan
Bureau of Labors and Industries
Saskatchewan Government Employment Service
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Alberta
Black foreign bee found in Hertfordshire and nest nearby
A striking pitch black bee of large size has been found in Hertfordshire, a sight unseen in England before. The discovery alongside the nest draws curiosity from locals and scientists alike as authorities investigate its origin and implications. Nearby a French military cemetery near Boulogne holds about 12,000 graves.
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England
Hertfordshire
France
Boulogne
Milk Factory Planned for Chilliwack District
A powdered milk factory will be erected in swack British Columbia with a daily capacity of 60 000 pounds to handle the district output and is expected to begin operation by May 15.
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Swack
B.C
New Strength for Victims of Anaemia
A health ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to combat anaemia. It describes symptoms such as weakness breathlessness and palpitations and cites a testimonial from Evelyeen Joyce of Westville Nova Scotia detailing weight gain and improved health after using the pills. The text notes availability through druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Evelyeen Joyce
Westville
N.S
Aser
Dr. Williams
Dr. Wiliams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Nova Scotia Apples Shipments Reach New High
In February 106 293 barrels of apples were shipped from Halifax to the British Isles, lifting the season total to 839 606 barrels, nearly doubling last year’s 432 825 barrels. Snuff-taking aldermen of London once received free linen in Guildhall’s library, stored in a jeweled scuffbox.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
British Isles
City of London
Guildhall
World Happenings Briefly Told
The denationalization of Russian industries to allow foreign concessionaires begins with British owned properties. Canadian coal for Canadian consumers is urged by the Commons committee. Sarah Bernhardt acted in London in Daniel. A fatal Bolivian aviation accident near La Paz injures many. Montreal Board of Trade opposes diverting wheat via special railway rates. US reply to Germany on reparations pleases French officials. Greek archaeologists reveal a large temple at Aeorras Thessaly dated to 400 BC, well preserved, rivaling Olympia's temple.
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Standing Committee of the Commons
Dominion
Sarah Bernhardt
London
Prince's Theatre
Louis Verneuil
Daniel Madame Bernhardt
la Paz
Bolivia
Buen Baudron
Montreal Board of Trade
Winnipeg
Quebec
Winnipeg-New York
United States
Germany
Aeorras
Thessaly
Jupiter
Olympia
Heart Disease Relieved in 39 Minutes Report
A report from 39 Minute Medical Center details a heart disease relief event at a hospital in Minster involving a De Sde and a patient named Sit. Authorities say the procedure provided rapid stabilization and relief within minutes, highlighting advances in emergency cardiac care.
Aerial Mail to be printed in flight and dropped by parachute
The Daily Mail sponsors an airborne newspaper, printed aboard an airplane. Editions will be produced in Paris and London, with English and French versions, and parachuted into towns like Boutogne Rouen Amiens Paris and London. Contents include British and Continental news market quotes and racing results.
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Aerial Mail
Daily Mail
Boutogne
Rouen
Amiens
Paris
London
Edmonton Firms Plan Employee Housing Project
Several Edmonton firms are considering building about seventy five dwellings for employees with estimated prices ranging from 3000 to 3500 dollars each.
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Edmonton
Vancouver to Europe by Panama Canal Passenger Steamer
A Vancouver to Liverpool and other European ports excursion is planned for this summer. Arrangements call for a Panama Canal voyage with one way price set at 900 dollars and 550 dollars for a return. About 300 persons are expected to participate.
Canadian Farm Migration Draws Fifty American Farmers
Fifty American farmers from Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Illinois and Wisconsin arrived in Winnipeg en route to western points. They say many US farmers plan moving to Canada once holdings sell and seek friends in the west. The adage warns that self interest yields little for brains.
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Winnipeg
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Canada
United States
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Pertionaire
B. C
Carter
Loretto C. Lynch
Rezema
Eamanera
W. Uv
Sloan, Liniment
Europe
Panama
Minard's Liniment
American Farmers For West
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
I Buffalo
Streck
Bayer
Moncacetie Seldester
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