Debates Rise Over Abolishing the Income Tax in Canada
The discussion across Canada centers on repealing the income tax to boost national revenue for war debts and ongoing expenditures. Proponents argue it penalizes productive citizens and hinders investment, while opponents warn it could necessitate new taxes or tariffs and dampen economic growth. A cautious path suggested is a gradual, multi-year tax reduction to spur investment and retain capital at home.
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Canada
Retail Trade Bureau
Canadian Board of Trade
Dominion
Utawa
Atts
United States
Mts
Holland
Switzerland
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Iron Waste in Rust Destroys 20 Million Tons Yearly
A historical note reports that twenty million tons of iron go to waste annually due to rust. The estimate highlights widespread material loss and potential economic impact.
Labor-Saving Device According to the Nor West Farmer
Feature notes the harvest year adoption of combines that fuse reaper and threader, built by several manufacturers. Discusses two-man operation with one farmer claiming 35 to 50 acres per day at 45 cents per acre resulting in savings on twine and most harvesting labor.
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Paratus
Man and monkeys share close blood relation study
Comparison of human blood with that of several ape varieties shows close relations between man and the gibbon. The finding suggests a strong biological link among primates and underscores evolutionary connections.
Phankett's Next Hit Revues in Canada and West
Phankett the Timbells producer delivers Phaskett's Revue of 1826 a fast high energy spectacle with specialty comedy and dance numbers. Imported London acts lead a troupe including Miss Torato and Miss Winnipes as tours run late December in Regina Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge with multiple theatre engagements.
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Wre East
Phaskett
Leonidott
London
Fred Karo
Miss Torato
Winnipes
Walker Tre
Winnipee
Dee
Regina Theatre
Regina
Empire Theatre
Saskatoon
Edmonto
Grand Theatre
Calgary
Majestic Theatre
Lethbriden
Dr Williams Pink Pills Ease Sciatica and Nerve Pain
A historical advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood to starved nerves, easing sciatica and neuralgia. It offers a testimonial from Mr P N Brianson of South Alton NS, describing severe back pain and recovery after four pills, urging others to try the remedy. The text promotes purchasing from local druggists or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Brockville Ont amis' Medicine Co.
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Williams
Brianson
South Alton
Mis Kc
Mother
Dr Willams
Premier King Cast Coin Into Molten Carillon Bells
Premier Mackenzie King watched as a Canadian and English coin were cast into molten metal for Ottawa carillon bells. The 53 bells will weigh 14 pounds to 19 tons, symbolizing unity between parliaments. Canadian honor also noted for F. Blake Metnernery, new Legion d’Honneur chevalier.
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Premier King
of Commons
Otawa
Mackensie King
King
Ottana
Wesminster
Regine
F. Blake Metnernery
Royal Bank
Paris
France
Montreal
Mr. Metnernery
New Brunwick
George V Melnerners
Kent
Henry O'Leary
Edmonton
Notable Ceremony In Imperial Conference Visit
During the Imperial Conference visit Premier Hertzog praised unity and friendship as key aims. A ceremonial gift from Lord Kitchener to Lord Bearsted, later presented to the city, symbolized British victory in the Boer War. The event highlighted mutual respect and the aim to build lasting success for all parties involved.
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Kruger
South Africa
Union
Imperial
Freedom of London
I Coates
W. Monroe Hall
Paul Kre
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Lord Bearsted
He Elty
Aston
London
Britain
Hertzog
Favorable Outlook as Crop Provides Modest Gain in Purchase Power
Bank of Montreal monthly business summary notes crop losses in prairie provinces did not derail the year. Harvests are satisfactory overall and purchase power shows improvement in industry and rail traffic. Wholesale and retail trade rise despite transportation difficulties in rural areas.
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Bank of Montreal
Prairie Provinces
Could Not Sleep Heart and Nerves Were So Bad
Mr. Goo writes about severe heart and nerve trouble causing sleepless nights and blurred vision. After taking four boxes of a remedy, pains and noises in the head subsided and he slept well. The product was formerly sold by The T Milburn Co Limited in Toronto Ontario.
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Mr. Goo
Stem
Windsor
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toroste
Snowshoes For Airmen In Rocky Mountain Winter
A Pasco Elko air line supplies snowshoes for aviators to use if a forced landing in deep Rocky Mountain snow occurs. The article notes a Dutch engineer's freezing apparatus forms sanitary ice drinking glasses.
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Pasco-Elko
Airmarine
Rocky Mountains
May Meet Here Empire Air Conference
The Canadian government accepted the Imperial Air Conference plan to meet in Canada. The conference date is undetermined and unlikely before spring 1928. It urges governments to develop air services and to study nucleus airship bases with possible base erection in Canada.
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Empire Air Conference
Dominion
Imperial Air Conference
Canada
Imperial Conference Committee
Atl
India
Mackenzie King
Nerviline touted for quick relief of rheumatic agony
The ad promotes Nerviline as a fast penetrating remedy for sharp Lambago pains and rheumatic aches. It claims rapid easing by drawing blood from congested areas, reducing swelling and stiffness. Sold by Get Jay, 350, at all dealers.
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Lambago
Jay
Proficiency In Radio Examinations Reported
The radio branch of the Department of Marine and Fisheries announced that 18 candidates were examined in October. Among those successful were C. McLeod of Vancouver with First Class Commercial certificate and D. Jones with Class FE. Endorsements were granted for additional equipment to several holders including Methott Swift Current.
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Everal Wet
Department of Marine and Fisheries
McLeod
Vancouver
D. Jones
Rhodes Scholarships year 1925 to 1926 notice
The Rhodes scholarships allocation shows 6 percent of scholars taking up awards for the year. Most scholars came from the British Empire with $1 from the United States. Of these, two pursued natural science and medicine, four hundred forty four in law. The new year begins with 183 scholars. The first awards connected to the Rhodes Travelling Fellowship will be made early in 1. Rhodes House, Oxford, is expected to be completed in 1928.
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Terved
British Empire
United States
Rhodes
Rhodes House
Osford
Him
Cn Dn Tesh
Fatal London section deaths average three daily
A quarterly report shows an average of about three deaths daily in London streets ended September. The tally for the period lists 26 fatal accidents, with buses causing 29 deaths, motorcycles two, private cars six, and trade vehicles 87. An unrelated quotation touches on Canadian nationalism and imperialist beliefs.
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London
Afical Ficurea
Timothy Seed Cochrar grows timothy in Alberta farm venture
A farmer in Northern Alberta develops a timothy seed growing enterprise after two years of trials. This year he expands production and harvests substantial quantity worth about eight to nine cents per pound, yielding a notable profit.
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Robelly I
Alberta
Timothy
Specialists In Crime and the One-Thing Thief Trend
A quirky report notes criminal specialists who focus on single items such as ladders or rubbers mats. It cites a 36 year old woman found with Latin grammars and confessing illiteracy to impress neighbors. London police once puzzled by iron gate thefts likely moved by motorcar, a mystery unsolved.
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Barrow E
Barrow
London
Roti
Nail Reused Wood Shaft Saves Cyclist In Race
In a New Zealand cycling event from Hamilton to Auckland, a competitor’s broken chain left him stranded on a steep descent. A passing motorist offered help and a wall fragment found in the car was used to rig a makeshift chain link. The improvised repair cost about twenty minutes but enabled him to finish and win second prize of £10. The tale is followed by an unrelated medical product ad urging Miller's Worm Powders to treat intestinal worms in children.
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Hamilton
Auckland
New Zealand
Aren
Exile Used Against Russian Criminals
Government resorts to exile to remove criminals, including assault theft and minor offenses, as a large number are exiled with at least one hundred seventy sent away.
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Russlang
Largest Human Skull Found in South Africa Discovers Size
A reported discovery in South Africa claims the largest human skull to date. It measures eight and a half inches long with a capacity of 122 cubic inches, prompting interest among scientists and historians about early hominid development and regional antiquities.
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South Africa
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C Port
University of British Cumbia
Commonwealth of Equal Nations
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