Professionalism in Sports Kills the Spirit of Play
A critical view argues that professionalism in sports corrupts the public’s love of the game. It asserts crowds cheer paid stars while youths abandon local play, harming amateur sport across Canada and diminishing health benefits of participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spore
Rome
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Bien
Canada
Millerio
Hi Port Khewlee Kilin
United States
Wade
Bederath
Rubber cultivation in California signals new industry
Prominent financiers back a reorganization of the Intercontinental Rubber Company as it expands on the Pacific coast with the guayule shrub. The move, foreseen to influence markets and Wall Street, follows years of experimental profitability on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States
Wall Street
Intercontinental Rubber Company
Pacific
Woman Works Scam In Police Station Claiming Forged Checks
A woman approached a police station with a checkbook and offered a reward for its return. The sergeant questioned why she caused such trouble. She justified the act by saying the bank would cover the loss and claimed she signed all the checks to prevent their use. The Argonaut notes the deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonaut
Unclear fragmented text from historical page
The readable fragments discuss mandates and treaties with references to Lexar Na te Angie and Pacogatan. The garbled prose limits identifying persons or organizations and yields no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item.
Diamond Dyes Color Wise for Wool and Silk Care
A vintage ad explains Diamond Dyes products for tinting fabrics including wool and silk. It notes the dyes produce delicate, lasting shades and advises consulting a druggist to confirm fabric type before dyeing. The copy references different fabric types such as lingerie silk ribs skirts and emphasizes permanency of color.
Hudson's Bay Railway Endorsed by Toronto Businessmen
Major E Percival Brent KC cited by Colonel F J James in a letter to C Cook secretary of the South Saskatchewan branch. James reports Western sentiment warming to the Bay line and says Toronto businessmen see no objection to its completion. James will address Toronto merchants on feasibility after returning from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
C. Cook
South Saskatchewan
Bay Association
F. J. James
Cook
James
E. Percival-Brent
England
Berlin Fashion Cabaret Show Promotes New Mannequins
Berlin hosts a cabaret where vaudeville artists model male mannequins in dress suits and outerwear. Spectators applaud the display of top hats scarves shoes and handkerchiefs as a fashion update. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a remedy for children's stomach issues improving appetite and easing fever griping and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Senttal
Turks Prepare For War Threats In Balkan Spring
Dispatch from Athens says Turkish war plans realign Balkan alliances as snow melts. Turkey expected to march through passes to attack Mosul, while Britain and Turkey may combine. Greek navy trained by British officers and French army help considered. Italian involvement hinted to remove stigma of a fish lake Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Turkey
Mosulce
Britain
Italy
Mediterranean
Fish Lake
Soviet Figures On Wheat Crop Cause Global Market Slump
Evidence now shows that Soviet statistics on wheat production were mythical and caused a worldwide fall in wheat prices. The Communist government seeks to save face by indicting Sokolnikott for a poorly founded budget and blaming provincial grain export committees for exaggerated reports, to be brought before the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sokolnikott
How All Mothers Can Keep Health
A health advice card promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for tired weak mothers and nursing women. It claims red blood renewed by the pills improves strength, energy, and overall wellbeing after childbirth, praising past user Mrs Henry Snarke and urging purchase from Brockville dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loe Wemat
Henry Snarke
Willian
Dr Williams
Ike
Mount Lougeed Mount Lougeen Named On Rocky Moon Map
The Geographic Board of Canada proposes a new mountain in the Dag district northwest of Mount Borgeau to be named Mount Lougheed in honor of the late Senator Lougheed. The location lies between Healy Creek and the Bow River, near Mount Brett and Massivey Mountain, about 11 miles from the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Bearcat Pills Marketed 32 Years by Milbera Co Toronto
A. and N. Pills have circulated for 32 years in the market, with distribution through The Milbera Co of Toronto. The notice notes ongoing availability and indicates the brand through a Toronto supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbera Co
Toronto
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand and Addresses Hunger
A Sunday school lesson recounts Jesus crossing the Sea of Galilee and feeding a large crowd. It notes the crowd’s pursuit around the lake, the theme of spiritual sustenance, and references biblical verses and devotional commentary on faith and thirst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeana
Manitoba Honey Crop Worth 623000 in 1925 Season
The 1925 Manitoba honey season proved highly favorable with ample moisture and sun, boosting sweet clover and honey yields. About 2000 beekeepers managed 27 370 colonies in spring and fall, producing 4 820 colonies of honey at 15 cents per pound for a total around 618 088, plus 28 410 pounds of wax at 25 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Rescued Admiral Jellicoe Amid Ocean Rescue Drama
Fragmentary report recalls Lord Jellicoe and Commander West amid a Royal Navy station incident at Hastings. Text mentions a collision involving the Victoria and the Camperdown, with chaotic weather and rescue attempts and a passing reference to asthma remedy doctor Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Royal No Lifeboat Institution
Hastings
Low Jellicoe
Insiapoeuytis
Arranean
Victoria
Camperdown
Naval Wea Wa
Dls
Whoa Fails to Stop Car in Short Business Section
A confusing market snippet describes a driver losing brakes and failing to stop near a farm visit. Debi Ton Grapes, a wealthy farmer, is mentioned alongside family dialogue about a young child and a pet, with scattered phrases about excitement and a mistaken bluff.
Ainard’s Liniment Boosts Coal Era Fortunes
A garbled notice notes Ainard’s Liniment claim amid frostbite relief and coal industry wealth. It mentions a man who could profit greatly, and a proverb about many tailors yielding a pauper’s share, with Minae’s Liniment used by veterinarians.
Treat Colds Externally Card Promotes Vicks Rub
An old medicinal note suggests applying Vicks VapoRub to throat and chest and covering with a warm flannel. It claims two effects both direct and soothing, presenting a quick relief for cold troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicks
Swiss Colonization In Canada Seek Settler Promises
A fragmented notice describes Swiss colonization efforts in Canada through a pamphlet and society promoting settlement. It mentions prospective Swiss settlers, municipal lands, and a central headquarters at Fr tion Hall in Winnipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swine Settlement Society
Swise Farmery
Canada
Fritz Tee
Fr Tion Hall
Winnipes
Egyptians First Land Surveyors
Egyptians initiated land surveying to cope with annual Nile floods that erased permanent marks. The need arose to devise reliable methods to mark and measure land despite frequent inundation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yonge
Nes
Gruvees Brak Ane
Abled
Dretetin
Lexar
Nate
Angie
Pearl
Jack
Oran
Algeria
Ayer
Spiri
Bayer
Draggista
Raver Manufadere
Measeertic
Scort
Mount Lougheed
David Tallougher
Lyndhurst Ave
Hamlton
Ont
Pantary
Jesus Feros
Jems
Jesus
Sea of Gallen
Sea of Tiberias
City of
Tiberias
Antinas
WH B
Dis Ase
Jerusalem
Secon One
la Josue Cabite
Thomas
Lord Jellicoe
Sour
Amily
Servier
Fender
Jay Kellogg
Httle Mars
Johnny
Ainard
Licely To
Etve Mt Alita Weigh
Veteri
Arlee
Vick Vaporub
Minard
Besees
Hubbard Oven Company
1100 Ques West
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!