Reform Needed for Senate to Match Modern Democracy
Opinion argues the Canadian Senate is an obsolete, undemocratic body with great power. It recalls 1867 provisions granting Ontario and Quebec 24 seats each and the West six per province, plus lifetime appointments to shield from politics. The piece calls for reform to reflect current political realities and protect Confederation.
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House of Commo
Senate
Commons
Dhes
Fathers 2 Confederation
Canadian National Railways
Senate of Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime
Manitoba
Pacifi Coast
Britih House of Lords
March of Progress
Canada
San
Lrentinent of Legis
Ssate
CNC
Russion Commissio
Great Lakes
Pacific
Delanada
Confederation
Prizes Won by Saskatoon Exhibitors at International Shows
Saskatoon residents collected 229 prizes across rain, grasses and vegetables at international shows held in Canada and the United States. Of these, 84 were sweepstakes or prizes while livestock displays also drew many awards. The province’s exhibitions have been prominent, drawing broad interest as shows featured livestock and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Iit Twiyzs
Saskaenewam
Canada
Arbor Day tree distribution in Saskatoon schools
Parks officials and Canadian Forestry service distributed 190 trees to Saskatoon schoolchildren on Arbor Day. Each child received one maple and one ash sapling, following last year's 500-tree distribution. Some text appears garbled but confirms the Arbor Day event and the tree types given.
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Tees
Saskatoon
Arbor Day
Fae
Parachute Inventor Proposes Detached Passenger Carriage
An aviation safety concept proposes a winged passenger cabin detach and descend by a large parachute after a crash. Inventor Mr KR Caltarop has designed a system enabling release within four seconds of operator levers, aiming to improve survivability in air disasters.
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Air Express
Francs
Air
Air Ministry
KR Caltarop
Sour Stomach Relief Advertised Amid Confusing Copy
A scrambled ad style passage promises quick relief for sour stomachs and stomach upsets with unclear product names and phrases. It mentions a bottle and service claims but lacks verifiable details or coherent instructions. The fragmented text reads like a garbled marketing snippet with multiple mis-typed terms and inconsistent branding.
Immigration Rise in Canada Five Months to May 1923
The five months ending May 1923 saw 29,091 immigrants enter Canada, about 1 percent higher than the same period in 1922. Immigration from Great Britain rose substantially, with a notable increase of 100 per monilis.
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Canada
Great Britain
Red Hot July Days Hit Babies Hard in July Heat
An old regional ad and vignette describe summer troubles in infants, urging Doctor Williams’ Baby’s Own Tablets and Miller’s Worm Powders as remedies. The copy promotes relief from summer fever, worms, and stomach upset, citing dealers and Brockville as distribution points.
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Dr Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
The Power Of Stinnes Economic Life of Germany
A correspondent portrays Hugo Stinnes as a modern industrial colossus with sway over Germany’s economic life. The piece notes his ability to supply basic goods and services from his own holdings, finance printing money, and potentially influence the nation politically and commercially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Stinnes
Stinnes
Germany
Officer Endorses Tantac After Rheumatism Cure
Montreal patrolman Arthur Tache 24 East Montreal testifies he could hardly stand with rheumatism six months before Tanlac cured him. He reports numerous positive endorsements and says Tanlac is widely sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold. Tanlac Vegetable Pills also advertised as Nature's remedy for constipation.
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Arthur Tache
Rachel St
Montreal
Anj
Tantac
Tache
Bolshevik Leaders Endorse Atheism Yet Warn On Propaganda
At a recent meeting of the executive committee of the Third Internationale in Moscow, G. Zinoviev, chairman, stated that the programme rests on scientific materialism and requires propagating atheism, while also urging anti religious propaganda be conducted wisely. Also noted is a medical claim asserting a dust induced asthma risk and a remedy for breathing relief with customer testimonials.
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Moscow
G. 8
Zinoviev
Hamilton Herald
Summer Excursion Fares East by Canadian Pacific Rail
Canadian Pacific Railway offers round trip excursion fares to Eastern Canada with a deadline of October 31, 1928. Stopover routes via Great Lakes steamers from Fort William Port Arthur to Pere McNicoll or Wen Sound with added berth charges. Three trains daily, including the Trans-Canada Limited, inviting travel by rail or boat and featuring meals and comforts reminiscent of boyhood days.
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Canadian
Pacife Railway
Canada
Fort William
Port Arthur
Pere McNicoll
Wen Sound
Mhale
Trai
Canadian Pacific
Trans-Canada
Discomic Limited
Great Lakes
Trans Canada
Priecal
Wheat Export Totals Compare May 1929 to Prior Year
Report shows total exports of wheat on ada through May 31 1929 amounted to 183 369 096 Dus els valued at 207 112 321, versus 15 932 bushels valued at 367 later. Nine months of wheat flour exports total 132 464 barrels valued at SUS TILLS2, compared with 6 036 648 barrels valued at 28 720 368 in the prior year two months.
Freight rate cut aids settlers moving to Western Canada
Announcement reduces freight charges by about one third for settlers moving their effects to Western Canada. Both Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways implement the lower rates to ease migration efforts and support regional settlement.
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Assis
Western Canada
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Oil Refinery Site Picked in Southern Alberta
The plan designates a site at Lethbridge for an oil refinery to process Montana crude oil until Southern Alberta wells come online, signaling a major waivery of a commercial oil flow.
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Alberta
Lethbridge
Montana
Sweater Jacket Trend Extends to Orchid and Violet Ensemble
A fashion note highlights sweater jackets expanding in scope with a striking orchid and deep violet silk detail. It pairs with a white Canton crepe pleated skirt and a harmonizing hat, described as ideal for summer. The piece closes with a seasonal remark on Holloway's Corn Remover.
Forest Conservationist Aims Self Sufficient Tree Planting
A Ontario resident Kingsville recounts planting ten thousand trees over ten years on his own property. He describes thriving growth on clay soil despite locals doubting feasibility and notes his backwoods education sustains his work.
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Lamajo
Miner
Kingsville
Ontario
Dave
Vancouver Wheat Exports Reach Vast Levels in 1922–Year
Vancouver port shipped nearly sixteen and a half million bushels of wheat from September 1, 1922, to May 34 of the current year, figures issued by the Merchants' Exchange show. About 13,544,150 bushels went to the United Kingdom and Europe, 2,598,019 to the Orient, and roughly 250,000 to South America.
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Vancouver
United Kingdom
Orient
South America
Absent-Minded Brown Simmy Umbrella Left Again
A humorous remark from Wheeler's Magazine notes Mr. Brown once again left his umbrella behind saying he might even misplace his head if it were loose. The quip satirizes his absent minded habits in a light tone.
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Brown
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