Trees Transform Western Canada Homes and Prairie Life
The article recounts the prairie settlement era and the critical shift from barren open land to wooded permanence through government forestry farms. It credits the federal program with distributing millions of trees, offering planting guidance, and creating enduring homes that shelter stock and soften harsh winds, turning Western Canadian towns into attractive, livable communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelling
Canada
Odarla
West
Frm
Dominten
Saskatchewan
Naive
Western Canada
Couta
Rubber flowers mimic real blooms with washable rubber flowers
Realistic rubber reproductions of various flowers are produced by a patented process. They are color matched to natural tones and can include perfume to enhance the illusion. Leaves and petals resist crushing or bending, unlike cloth blooms, and can be washed and reshaped to appear fully bloomed.
Wedded to a tree blind girl in India is tragedy
A twelve year old blind girl, blinded by smallpox, was married to a tree under Hindu rites to avoid stigma of an unmar ried daughter. The ceremony included a wedding feast as her father sought security for his daughter’s future. The story mixes tragedy with a cultural practice and references to other news about prizes and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bardot
Linda Jaw
Anay
Jhiad
Alarm clocks warn Topeka business motorists on parking limit
In Topeka Kansas a new two hour parking rule uses alarm clocks outside business offices. Clocks are set to ring after two hours, prompting the car owner to move the vehicle. The routine repeats throughout the day, with bells signaling when parking time has elapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kaness
Hays
M Hoyees
Corn Extractor Promises Quick Pain Relief For Corns
A vintage advertisement touts Putnam s Corn Extractor as a fast remedy for corns. It claims the corn shrivels and drops off in seconds, with no pain, urging readers to buy from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam’s Corn
Putnam's Corn
Presentation honors J H Newman at Ottawa farm event
At the Ottawa experimental farm during the recent conference of branch farm superintendents a presentation was made to J H Newman by his former employers, the Canadian Seed Growers Association. ES Arerthald presided, with Hon W R Motherwell presenting a gold pendant and suitably engraved address in recognition of Newman’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon
LH. Newman
Ottawa
Aperimental Farm
J. H. Newman
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Williams Pink Pills Aid Nervous Weakness Recovery
A man describes severe weakness and insomnia improving after using Williams Pink Pills. He credits the remedy with restoring strength and vitality, noting blood purification and heightened vigor as benefits. Also mentioned are an estate valued at 4613 gross from the Marquis of Lansdowne and tobacco crop progress in British Columbia with expanded building activity in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty de Wilsiane
Williams
Speed and plane pace exceed common travel limits
A Florida speed test hit 307 miles per hour on land, far surpassing trains. An early record notes a parachute jump from a craft at four miles altitude, with a 208 mph average fall rate, while claims of a mystery plane reaching 300 mph are discussed alongside Dr Thomas Electric Oil for human and horse ailments, underscoring era excitement and mixed topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jean Yap Lacre
Beaumonteur
Tax on fur pelts in Northwest Territories set from January 4 1929
Announcement by Hon. Charles Stewart states a territorial fur tax will apply to pelts starting January 4 1929. The act mirrors prairie provinces and British Columbia tax structures to curb improper fur movements and promote conservation. Pelts will be examined and stamped to prevent sale of non taxed items and prime furs will be safeguarded for conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Territories
Charles Stewart
Interior
Prince Edward Ilan
Prairie Provinces
British Columbis
Tyre
Fort Lennox Fortified Relic on Richelieu River Quebec
Historic Fort Lennox stands on feaux Noix at the Richelieu River in Quebec. Erected by British authorities in the early nineteenth century, it was abandoned as a military post in 1867 and now attracts increasing tourist visits under Canadian National Parks. Millers Worm Powders advertised as a stool remedy for worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lennox
Richelieu
Canada
Canadian National Parks Branch
Department of the Interior
Muscatre
Feaux Noix
Richelien River
Quebec
Greeks Reduce Army Strength Amid European Tensions
Fragmented clipping reports Greece plans to cut a 6500 officer army corps by more than 15000 men, including nine infantry regiments and support units. It also notes Portugal disbanding several regiments and mentions extreme claims about kisses shortening life in a Western State College in Colorado, with 48 kisses allegedly removing a fall day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Western State College
Colorado
Waterpower Resources Overview From Canadian Dominion Interior
The central source details Canada’s water power resources and availability. The Index Inventory System, originating with the Dominion Water Power Branch and developed with provincial governments, provides full information on rivers and districts, available at the head office in Ottawa for interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Water Power Branch
Department of the Interior
Ontawa
Upside Down Club at Oxford Dresses Backwards Day
The Upside Down Club at Oxford University conducts a day of backward actions and reversed meals. Members begin by donning evening wear in the morning and proceed through a series of reverse routines ending with hors d oeuvres, as part of a quirky tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
Premier David Lloyd George to Visit United States in 1925
A Westminster Gazette despatch from Llangollen Wales reports former Premier David Lloyd George plans a 1925 visit to the United States. He intends to meet American Welsh delegates and aides at the international Eisteddfod, signaling renewed cultural diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyd George
United States
Welelanen
International Eisteddfod
Llangalien
Wales
Form and bunion remedy with Minard's Liniment
Erring husbands in Central Africa are fed a hard porridge by their wives. The piece questions belief in the homing instinct of the Sigard and whether it will be remitted to their men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Fair Dates For 1928 Western Association Meetings Set
Executive of the Western Canada Association of Exhibitions met in Regina to outline fair dates for 1928. Branden July 2 6 Calgary July 9 to 14 Edmonton July 16 to 22 Saskatoon July 29 to Aug 4 Regina dates also noted Toronto meeting planned with Hon W R Motherwell to discuss grants and policy. Delegates from Regina Saskatoon Brandon Calgary and Ramontom attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Association of Exhibitions
Regina
Western Canada Association of Exhibitions
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Toronto
W. R. Motherwell
Castoria ad claims thirty years of use for babies
An old advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria claiming over 30 years of use to soothe infants and children. It promises relief from wind colic diarrhea and upset stomach while aiding digestion and sleep with no opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Saskatchewan Glauber Salts at Palo and Winniper
The Whitestore Salta é and Chewhead Company at Palo Lasky took out 2900 pounds of glauber salt last winter, most shipped to Winniper and Eastern Canada. The firm seeks a practical process for salt hydration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Glauber Salts
Whitestore
Salta É& Chewhead Company
Palo, Lasky
Winniper
Canada
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Soara
Canaiam
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Prince of the Fairies
Holloway
Growing Tobacco Inc.c
Oliver
McVettle
BC Tobacco Products
Thomas
Laa
Minard
Liniment
Minas
Wen
Loith, JR
Martin, Elderkin
JF Robernson
Robert Thomas
Archie Wilson
Sheriff Calder
SW. Joins
Wit Dowling
Arete McPlail
J.B
J. A. Chapman
Cal- N.S
Bayer
Sogt
Marie Reie
A. Akh
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