West demands control of public lands and natural resources
The West presses for transfer of Dominion public lands and resources to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Negotiations are under way with three prairie provinces as unity and development hinge on final terms. Saskatchewan faces a different wealth mix and compensation questions.
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Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Fiaskatchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Canada
Privy Council
England
Canadian flag resolution aims to adopt national symbol
Liberal MP R McIntosh of North Battleford has tabled a resolution to form a special committee to study adopting a Canadian flag representing the dominion as part of the British flag. The measure, to be considered in the current session, frames the flag as a symbol of Canada within the Commonwealth.
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R McIntosh
North Battleford
McIntosh
Canada
Commonwealth of British Nations
Keeping High Ideals A Temoun Artist Refined Taste
A fragment discusses a Temoun artist who avoids silly or funny images to focus on great masterworks. It suggests that keeping his mind full of high ideals helps him pursue pure creativity and avoid trivial or corrupting influences.
Holloway's Corn Remover Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Remover as a solution for stubborn corns, asserting it overcomes resistance and urges readers to try the product for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Royal couple breaks long distance telephony record
Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden spoke with the Belgian Crown Prince and Princess from Stockholm to Bandoeng Java, an 8,383 mile transmission. The wire carried the call to Amsterdam and then wireless to Java, marking a historic communication feat.
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Carl
Gustav
Ingeborg
Stockholm
Sweden
Belgium
Bandoeng Java
Dutch East Indies
Amsterdam
Java
German inventor demonstrates fireproof paper test
Franz Franck showcased a fireproof paper by wrapping a crumpled newspaper in it and holding it before a laboratory blast lamp. The wrapping remained intact while the inner paper remained unscorched, proving the invention’s protective properties.
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Franz Franck
Nervous Indigestion After Flu Prompts Blood Nerve Help
A 1919 Flu survivor from Bancroft Ontario describes weakness indigestion and nervous strain after the illness. Dr Williams Pink Pills are praised as a blood builder and tonic aiding recovery, with claims of restoring health and energy. Sold by druggists or mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Tam
Steven Sam
Allt Medicine
Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Airplane ambulance demonstration planned in Paris next May
The airplane proven as a passenger and express carrier will be demonstrated as an ambulance at Le Bourget Field next May during an international air transport congress in Paris. A demonstration will show moving a wounded patient from a battlefield or civil incident to a provincial village. The report outlines expected aviation uses in military and civilian medicine.
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Paris
Commerce Department
le Bourget Field
Canadian Handicrafts Guild to Exhibit in Regina 1829
The Canadian Handicrafts Guild announces a free exhibition at the Saskatchewan Hotel in Regina from March 20 to 23. Bead work, basketry, embroidery, knitting and other handmade arts are welcomed. The guild aims to preserve skills, promote home industry, and educate the public on valuing handwork. Contact the secretary for details. no entrance fees.
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Regina
Canada
Saskatchewan Hotel
Saskatchewan
Canadian Handicrafts Guild
First Fort Kamloops Founding Traced In 1812 Trade Site
In 1812 Alexander Ross traded with 2,000 Indiana at Sumeloops near Thompson River junction for ten days. Later that year David Stuart built Kamloops Fort for John Jacob Astor where trade continued for years. The city now sits where the old post stood, with a moulding door post and a weeded cellar marking the spot of fur traders in advancing civilization.
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Queenstone Heights
Canada
Alexander Ross
Thompson River
Indiana
Sumeloops
David Stuart
Kamloops
John Jacob Astor
Fletcher’s Castoria Promises Quick Sleep For Babies
Parents praise a soothing remedy for crying and wakeful infants claiming a few drops of Fletcher's Castoria ease rest in minutes. The ad asserts doctors endorse it and millions have used it safely for colds and upset stomachs, with the Shasta H. Fletcher signature guaranteeing genuineness.
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Fletcher
H. Fletcher
Western Grain Company formed to absorb six grain firms
The Fort William Times announces the merger forming Western Grain Company Limited to acquire the assets and undertakings of six grain and elevator concerns. The firms involved include Western Elevator Company State Elevator Company Central Grain Company Spencer Grain Company Beaver Grain Company and Western Terminal Elevator Company, with operation histories from 19 to 25 years.
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Fort William
rimes-Journal
Western Grain Company, Limited
Western Elevator Company
Statelevator Company
Central Grain Company
Spencer Grain Company
Beaver Grain Company
Western Terminal Elevator Company
Ex Kaiser Angry Letter Inspires Laugh in Bremen Directors
An ex-Kaiser in Holland protested two grand trans Atlantic liners being unnamed Frederick the Great and Wilhelm the Great. The letter to Bremen ship directors caused laughter and probed lese majeste claims, with Wilhelm later regretting the missive amid post 1918 context.
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Aise Wilhelm
Bremen
Germany
Frederick the Great
Wilhelm the Great
Wilhelm
Holland
Doorn
Sugar Beets Acreage Contract Tied to Irrigation District Plan
The Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District will contract for 2,000 acres of sugar beets this spring, announced at the Southern Alberta Beet Growers' Association annual meeting. Also promoted is Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a lasting remedy for afflicted children, promising relief to anxious mothers.
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Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District
Southern Aberta Beet Growers’ Association
Odd Corner Man’s Ill Belief Stirs Quiet Tale
A little girl rushes in to tell her Christian Scientist aunt that the man on the corner who was ill now thinks he is dead. The aunt gently corrects that he thinks he is ill. The girl repeats the idea of his death, prompting a small, reflective retelling.
Struggling with Smothering Fits and Breath Shortage
Ars HLway Dartwath recounts a year of severe choking sensations and breathlessness that made even short walks impossible. After trying numerous treatments in vain, they finally chose to pursue a new option.
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Ars. Hlway
Dartwath
WLBURN's Heart Nay And Its Quick Benefit
An advertisement notes WLBURN's Heart Nay as beneficial in a short period, priced at 50c per box at druggists or dealers. It can be mailed on receipt of price by The T Milburn Co., Ltd in Toronto Ontario. The copy also quotes a definition of a sane man as one who can carry tragedy in his heart and comedy in his head.
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Vicks
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
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Tery
Minard
Ible Paper
Dr. ‘Thomas
Chis Ren
Uners
Wlburn
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