Indemnity Reform Urged For Canadian Legislators
The piece argues for cutting sessional indemnities for Senators and MPs in Canada, noting Alberta and Saskatchewan activism and a push to reduce ministerial salaries. It cites debt, balance concerns, and calls for action before elections, urging smaller indemnities and fewer lawmakers to restore public trust.
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Alberta
Alberta Union of Municipalities
British Columbus
Reginald J. Hayward
British Columbia
The
Winnipeg Tribune
Inces
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
Commons
Luxury turnips and early strawberries in southern hotels
Fragmentary notes describe luxury turnips listed as delicacies in southern hotels and early strawberries in chilly air. Mentions of an endurance race, a grocer, and a grain-fed sheep program at Fort William appear scattered with garbled phrases about radios and an umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Develph Mercure
Fort Won
Fort Willian
Not Far Wrong Exam Joke From Bobby
A playful note about a student named Bobby during an exam mocks spelling errors. He wrote that a synonym is a word you use when you cannot spell the word you wanted to use, reflecting humorous misdirection on language and testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Learning to fly a pilot’s caution in early aviation
A wary pilot recalls that tying, physics, and temperament shape a pilot’s skill. Aerodynamics and mechanical knowhow are valued but not sufficient. As years pass, designers seek machines with self fighting properties and safer controls. An apprentice’s first error can be fatal in flight training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambus Tee Ie
Africa Brown Forreach
Umbrella
Amd
Nerviline Home Remedy Claims Fast Relief for Aches
Ad repeats Nerviline as a safe home remedy for colds, chest and throat soreness, cramps, and diarrhea with vigorous rubbing for quick results. It targets both children and adults and promotes frequent use during minor illnesses.
Warns Against Yellow Peril From Albert Sarraut in Paris
Albert Sarraut former minister and Indo-China governor general addressed a Paris audience warning the real menace to the world lies in non white populations and urging leaders in Japan and the United States to avoid a conflict that could dwarf earlier wars. Also notes about worm parasites and Miller's Worm Powders claimed to cure digestive issues by eradicating worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sarraut
Paris
Japan
United States
Mower Razor Brings Extra Charge in Manchester Barber Trade
Manchester barber John Rogers wields a blades in a miniature lawn mower style razor for heavy whiskers. Clients pay an extra fee for the use of the device. Also advertised are cures for cuts bruises and sore throats with Dr Thomas Kennettie Oil and a Wembley Empire Exhibition renewal decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
John Rogers
Rogers
Thomas
B C Rhodes Scholar E J Knapton Named From British Columbia
E J Knapton of the University of British Columbia in Victoria is chosen as the Rhodes scholar for British Columbia by the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Rhodes
E. J. Knapton
Victoria
University of British Columbia
Government allows frozen pork imports from Canada until 1925
The Paris Journal Oficial reports a government decree authorising the importation of frozen pork from Canada and other countries through March 1, 1925. The notice appears alongside an ad for Mimard's Liniment for Coltids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris Journal Oficial
Canada
Praise For Press Of Canada Sir Maney Thermten Meters
Sir Maney Thermten, president of the Canadian National Railways, thanks the press of Canada and the Dominion for its patriotism and honesty. He praises Canada’s editors for awakening national consciousness and solving problems, saying no paper in the Dominion can be subsidized and editors express opinions freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maney
Cuarine Cereenily
Maney Reaiside
Cana
Las National Railways
Preas
Uke Domaion
Adar
Hiemsel Daring
Tom
Sir Heney
Peposeeng
Canada
Dominion of Canada
World Poultry Congress Set for Ottawa 1927
The Dominion department of agriculture begins arranging for the world poultry congress to be held in Ottawa in 1927. A preliminary committee includes J H Hare R K Bakler MD Ierner W Moore and others with Hon W R Motherwell as honorary chairman and F C Ellerd as general director, following the Barcelona congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of Agriculture
F.C. Buford
Dominion
Barcelona
Spain
Minister of Agriculture
J. H. Hare
Poultry Commissioners
Edmonton
R. K. Bakler
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
May Colonize Alaska With 50 000 Farmers Feasibility Report
The Interior Department directs exploration of Alaska colonization by up to 50,000 farmers. A special report notes favorable conditions and a ready market during summer, highlighting the Alaska Railroad crossing productive soil and rail transport for surplus crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Interior
Department of the Interior
Alaska
Department
Viscount Lascelles plans reconnection by rebuilding Irish castle
Viscount Lascelles aims to rebuild the ancient Castle Clanricarde in Ireland and live there part of each year while starting a racing stud in its famed stables. The ruinous 1826 fire spared outer walls, with hopes Princess Mary will approve an Irish home. London notes critique of political candor and a claim London remains a healthy metropolis as life expectancy rises.
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Viscount Lascelles
Ireland
Viscount Lascilles
Clanricardes
Earl Clanricarde
Lord Lascelles
Mary
Soviet Steps to Suppress Narcotics Trade
Soviet Russia tightens anti narcotic laws after declining to join the League of Nations opium commission. Drug sellers face confiscation of all property and loss of citizenship. Consumers will be quarantined in anti narcotic institutions at hard labor and released only with physician certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
League of Nations Opium Commission
United States
Bloodless duel in Florence tests militia leaders resolve
Deputy Eugenio Chiesa and Signor Tamborini of the Florentine Legion Volunteers Militia engaged in a sword duel after attacks by the militia were reported by Voce Repubblicana. The contest lasted 14 rounds with no wounds and a suspension ordered by doctors despite Chiesa's objections. no reconciliation emerged. Some Corn Remover treatment is noted with Corns disappearing without a scar.
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Legion
Italy
Eugenio Chiesa
Signor
Tamborini
Florentine Legion Volunteers
Chiesa
Ane Milita
Voce Republicana
Chiusa
Canada Needs New Currency Warns Winnipeg Board of Trade
The Winniper Board of Trade adopts an 8 resolution urging the Receiver General of Canada to issue new currency notes. The report notes current bills are elapidated unsanitary and a public health menace and calls for action by government and banks. In Lighthouse Funeral services for Adam Gaillet keeper of the light were held with a coffin lowered from the top of the lighthouse by chains and pallbearers dropped by ropes. The funeral cortege used eight motorboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the Winniper Board of Trade
Receiver-General of
Canada
Adam Gaillet
Tne
Hight
Galilet
Geddes Named Chairman Of Food Prices Royal Commission
Sir Auckland Geddes, head of the food commission and former ambassador to the United States, was appointed chair of the royal commission on food prices in Britain. The panel will investigate wholesale and retail food trade conditions and the producer consumer price gap and report what actions may be taken.
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Auckland Geddes
Royal Commission
England
O Fd
Royal Commission On
Briwin
New Health for Suffering Women Promoted Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Hants Pink Pills as a cure for troubled, pale women. It claims to restore red blood, ease backaches and faintness, and features a testimonial from Mrs Fugene Deslanniers of Michigan. It also mentions purchase details and a stray note about a 620 pound Australian nugget and a seasickness claim.
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Sue
Fugene Deslanriers
Hichot
Tyeermansion Bean
de. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, On
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Fletcher
Visios
Bert Signe
la Avy
Tbs
Correa
Wembley
Duke of Devonshire
Mimard
Coide
Uu Es
Press of Canada
World's Poultry Congress
Sylvester
London
Ard’s
Liniment Moneves
Edbardsburg
Canada Starch CO
Limisoe
Montreal
Miich
Trafic
Holloway
Board of Trade
Australia
Oxford M.A
Bayer
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