The Tariff Debate Divides East and West Canada
The tariff issue splits Canada along east west lines with protection versus revenue aims. The East demands high tariff protection for industry while the West seeks growth through lower tariffs, risking a partisan standoff and possible dissolution into two self governing units. Compromise is urged to align economic policy with national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Siadedito
Liberal Party
Sconomie
Partizan
Progressive Party
Great Lakes
British North America
Peron
Gustey
Pacific
Ile of Canada
Weil
Gisdons
Uie
Unusual Request for Support in Local Custody Case
A court record describes a spouse seeking payment of arrears and alimony for five children. Six weeks later the claimant asked for a reduced allowance, arguing there were only ten other well off community members, including a clergyman and a yokel man, in the area.
Drought Triggers Autumn Leaf Color Change
The text explains that drought, not frost, causes leaves to fall and change color. Sap stops flowing, leaves redden or yellow and brown as moisture dries. Wilting and color shift result from drying leaf moisture rather than freezing.
Remarkable Pipe Collection in London Owner Overwhelms World
A London collector named Homer possesses what is claimed to be the world’s largest pipe collection. The noted assembly includes pipes from earlier eras, some dating back to Walter Raleigh’s day. The collection has drawn wide attention for its breadth and historical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
London
Vic
Walter Raleigh
Chance at Alberta fairs adopted by United Farmers
Report notes that the azinat Gamer of Chance radio program and agricultural fairs in Calgary and Edmonton may proceed unless games of chance at those fairs are eliminated. The piece comments that hobbies are unsatisfactory and mentions 408 beasts to ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Edmonton
United Farmers of Alberta
Great Air Base At Singapore for Commercial Airships Route
A historic note describes a planned air base at Singapore to serve commercial airships on the Australia route. The facility would support naval patrols and act as a transit point for equipment, with expected landings to India and Australia and the erection of facilities nearby.
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Great Air Base
Singapore
Commerna Avrohips
Austrana
Pekmeren
Seewedine
Extork
Comaeretal
India
Australia
Eas Mats
Eta Trim Willlee
Naval Base
Nerviline Advertises Mothers Helpers for Health Crises
A vintage ad touts Nerviline as a reliable remedy for sudden illnesses, throat and chest tightness, sprains, cramps, and internal discomfort. The copy markets Nerviline as a family staple available in a gold device and priced at 35, promising quick relief during cold seasons and emergencies.
US to Study British Women's War Roles
The War Department plans a study of organized activities of British women during the Great War to gauge possible military use of women in emergencies. Major General John J. Hines, chief of staff, stated this before the Women’s Republican Club of Massachusetts.
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War Department
Jom Hines
United States Army
Sublican Club
Make Care of Babies Easier
Stemsen disturbances and constipation cause much of babies peevishness. The ad claims Baby's Own Tablets relieve the trouble without opiates, with a testimonial from Mrs. Jos. Tonsaign Que. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order for four cents per box from William Jue Co. Brooksville, Ont.
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Maby
Jos. Tonsaign Que
Toby
Willian Jue Co
Hrocks
Baby Care and Feeding Advice for Young Mothers
Interesting publication on prenatal care feeding of babies bottle feeding supplementing breast feeding diet after first year formulas sleep fresh air exercise bathing clothing weight and measurements with a page on baby records and a weekly weight height log. The publishers omit medical treatment guidance preferring family physician advice and offer a free copy from The Baby Welfare Department at The Borden Company Limited Montreal.
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Italy
Borden Company Limited
St. Paul Street West
Montreal
Fragmentary letter fragment on parenting and cruelty
A garbled letter extols gentleness toward mothers and children while condemning cruel acts to animals. It calls for restraint, addressing the Pope, and references moral consequences with phrases about life, payment to doctor and undertaker. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
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Dent
Await the Messiah Ween Builds Palmoral Amphitheatre
A Palmoral ach in Sydney plans an amphitheatre funded by members of the Lea press correspondent group. The project aims to stage Greek drama while awaiting the second coming of Christ. Donations ranged from $56 to $50 a year, with $69,000 raised to date. The order believes Christ will arrive in human form and walk on water at the harbor entrance.
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Ween
Christ
Star
Palmoralach
Mar Sydney
Australia
Lea
Owler
von Souls Head
Balmoral
Prolonged Medical Case Aboard Steamship Angela
The Angela voyaging from China to Marseilles near Colombo received a radio call about a seriously ill passenger with no onboard doctor. The ship's doctor treated the patient during the week, finally pronouncing recovery amid a tense medical effort and later noting radio consultations as a key aid.
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Angela
China
Japan
Marseilles
Indian Ocean
Colombo
Djibouth
Asquith Elevated to Peerage Prompts London Praise
London newspapers praise HL HL Asquith’s elevation to the peerage as Earl Oxford and discuss potential effects on the Liberal party and the House of Lords. Commentators debate how his accession may influence liberal fortunes and the broader political movement of the day while noting his realism and past faults.
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Asquith
London
Galdstone
Rockefeller Institute investigator finds heart water microbe
A Rockefeller Institute scientist sent to Pretoria by the South African Government reports discovering a microorganism linked to heart water disease in sheep goats and cattle. The microbe resembles typhus related organisms but differs. Sir Arnold Theiler calls the finding of high importance for veterinary science.
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Rockefeller Institute
Edmunnd V. Cowdras
New York
Pretoria
Man
Arnold Theiler
Veterinary Education and Research
Banbury to build new agricultural market in town
A plan led by wartime livestock commissioner A P McDougall aims to replace Banbury’s ancient street market with a modern market for agriculture and livestock. The promoted company seeks £40,008 capital, advertising value for value in business while police and Schall drinking glasses from early New England are noted as sneak teaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Oemas
Banbury
Banbury Cross
A. P. McDougall
Schall
New England
Mines menace and ships lost spark Baltic warning
A Hamburg consular report notes tens of thousands of tons of vessels lost between Norway and the archipelago as mines and sea action erode wrecks. Forty have been recovered or located, with others unaccounted but gradually reappearing in unexpected places. The consul warns that Baltic waters remain unsafe for some time.
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Minenaad
Haiti
A. Plas
Hamburg
Ataeterdan Ceeenus
Herges
Norway
Archipelago
Throthlan Gulf
Memorial To Irish Regiments In The British Empire
Memorial in St Patrick's Chapel Westminster Cathedral honors 20 Irish regiments, plaque panels and war memory amid disbandments. The piece notes English soldiers' grief and Irish pride, marking a dominant London landmark with a somber royal sentiment.
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Empire
Sc Patrick's
Westminster Cathedral
First Long Distance Calgary Vancouver Talk Recorded
The first long distance call between Calgary and Vancouver was recorded with both sides praising clear reception. The Vancouver official noted the good clearness and weather and hockey results were exchanged in the Riverside exchange test. Millers Worm Powders are advertised as effective against stomach and intestinal worms.
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Calgary
Vancouver
Iberia
British Columbia
Chre
Cominy
Vanco Eral
Rocks
Aged Primate to Visit Rome for Holy Year Pilgrimage
A 62 year old Roman Catholic leader will travel from Quebec to Rome with a group of pilgrims to mark the holy year. The journey is set amid preparations for the sacred observance and includes accompanying clergy and lay participants.
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Rome
Quebec
Clamp for auto wheels aids tire storage economy
A newly described device, a clamp for auto wheels, helps hold tires while a vehicle stands idle. The invention appeals to those seeking economy by reducing tire wear and facilitating longer storage intervals for ordinary use.
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Shipetead
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Magil
Ew.gillett Co.ltd
Toronto
Span
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Bayer
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