Canadians Celebrate Diamond Jubilee of Founding
Canadians plan nationwide Diamond Jubilee festivities for July 1 1927 with simple ceremonies at noon in every community bells and national anthems to be sung. A Sunday service July 2 will follow and a Jubilee tree, Canada Place named areas, and medals for pupils are proposed to foster patriotic spirit among both children and adults.
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Canada
Imamond
Jupiter
Uie
National Committee
God
the King
Dominion
Nations
Length Dominion
Canada Place
Canada Square
Royal Mint
Country of Centenarians in Hag Reveals Large Hundred-Plus Population
Census shows 251 centenarians with 96 men and 258 women over 100. An additional 75 men and 261 women exceed 100. More than eighty years old include 22 150 men and 29 298 women. Women outlive men, even in Madrid with several centenarians. The text hints at work fatigue and social observations.
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Spain
Madrid
Castoria Reviewed for Longstanding Gentlechild Remedy
Castoria has served as a mild substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups for decades. It is claimed to be pleasant harmless and contains no harsh ingredients. The document urges continued use and notes widespread endorsements.
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Meinersretener
Gastonia
Fish By-Products Map Reveals BC Plant Network
A survey by Natural Resources Intelligence and the Department of Mines and Fisheries maps 28 active fish by product plants in British Columbia, listing operating firms and locations. It notes large off-take facilities for storage, coast wide shipments, and potential expansion sites within the province.
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Natural Resources Intelligence
de Tne and Fisheries
British Columbia
Planc
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Columbian
Europe
Asia
Canadian Tobacco Wins Medal at Olympia Exhibition
Canadian tobacco from Ottawa's Agricultural Experimental Farm won a silver medal for outstanding excellence at the International Tobacco Exhibition in London. The Ottawa Tobacco Division exhibit competed against entries from South Africa Colombia Italy Greece and Macedonia. Canadian exports to Great Britain rose sharply with exports totaling over 42,2926 and leaf value surpassing two dollars.
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Olympia
London
Department of Agriculta
Iural Experimental Farm
Ottawa
South Africa
Colombia
Italy
Greece
Macedonia
Great Britain
Nerviline Backache Remedy Praised by Sloane
A Georgetown resident E S Sloane credits Nerviline with ending two years of backache. The testimonial claims Nerviline dissolved pain, enabling full mobility and work ability. The ad urges anxious readers to try Nerviline as a trusted liniment.
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E. S. Sloane
Georgetown
Smith ‘Broa
Agreement Ends Railway Moves Alberta Farmers Northward
The government rail agreement allowing migration from dry southeastern Alberta to farming regions expired at end May after a season. By April 30, 568 families with 985 stock cars had relocated under the program, many moving along foothills from the Lether Bridge district toward Grande Prairie and northern areas.
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Alberta
Lether Bridge
Irande Prairie
Pink Pills Promise New Vitality for Weak Women
A health notice extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for fatigue and weakness caused by bloodlessness. It cites Mrs Lancre from Stones via Polat and others, claiming renewed energy, relief from head and backaches, and restored health after using the pills. The ad notes purchase by mail and defines Vaudeville origins from Vau de-Vire in Normandy.
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Dr. Williams
Lancre
Polat
Vau de-Vire
Normandy
Vaur de-Vire
Forest Fire Losses in Canada Reach Big Totals in 1926
The 1926 forest season in Canada saw 5529 fires burning 1 824 015 acres with total estimated damage of 7 468 243 dollars. Eastern Canada enjoyed cooler springs and mild tail conditions, while Western Canada faced high hazard and persistent danger throughout the year.
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Canada
Dominion
Forest Service of
Department of the Interior
Numerous Prizes Offered for Long Air Races Worldwide
Over $100000 in prizes is offered for at least five long distance air races over land and sea. Major rewards include 550000 for a Pacific Coast to Honolulu hop, 34000 for a Dallas to Hong Kong flight, 310000 for a New York to Spokane series, 55000 for a Los Angeles to Tokyo flight, and 2500 for a San Francisco to Spokane race.
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James Doyle
Honolulu
Pacific Coast
William K. Easterwood
Dallas
Texas
Hong Kong
Spokane
Wash
New York
National Aeronautic Association
Sid Grauman
Hollywood
Calif
Los Angeles
Spokane T
San Francisco
New Coins For Free State Design Proposed
A proposed redesign of Irish Free State coinage features emblems and sequences illustrating Ireland’s story. Designs include the horse, bull, fish and other products with a harp likely on the reverse, and the issue is tied to Christmas.
New C N A Line Construction Starts Weyburn to Radville
Work begins on the Canadian National Railway branch from Weyburn to Radville with three contractor crews led by Het Sibald and Bryson of a Winniper firm. Grading advances from Weyburn southwest, from Ratville northeast, and a third team 11 miles southwest of Weyburn aims to meet the others.
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C.N.A
Weyburn
Radville
Canadian National Railway
Het, Sibald and Bryson
Ratville
Weburn
Post Office Aims for Air Mail Study Through Fall
The department plans no tenders for definite air rail routes now. In late summer the Royal Canadian Air Force will run experiments in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and continue into winter to gather flying-condition data before contracting with private firms.
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Post Office Department
Afr
Royal Canadian Air Force
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Air travel feats and the risks of long flights
The piece weighs the idea that longer flights are not guaranteed successes like Lindbergh’s Paris crossing. It notes cautions about ambitious plans to destinations such as Mondain Australia and Japan. It mentions Pinedo’s ocean loss, Carr and Gillman from England to India, and Nu gesser and Colt vanishing over the Atlantic, illustrating the dangers of pioneering air travel.
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Walues
Lindbergh
Hall
Paris
Mondain
Australia
Japan
Pinedo
Azores
Carr
Gillman
England
India
Persian Gulf
Nugesser
Colt
Atlantic
Yorkton Man Named Divisional Chief of Western Customs
Joseph William Kempston of Yorkton Saskatchewan has been appointed divisional chief of the customs and excise preventive service for the west district covering Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. Announcement by Hon W D Euler says he will assume duties at once with headquarters at Winnipeg.
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W. Kempston
Yorkton
Joseph William Kempston
Sask
Customs and Excise
West
Wll
Winnipes
Lst
Canada
Speed Up Mail Air Service From Britain Planned
Postmaster General says Canada will sort incoming British mail for air transport from Pater Point to Quebec Montreal Ottawa and Toronto. Service to be fielded in September with plans for an air mail system reaching the Magdalen and Low areas. A separate incident mentions a man urging police not to pursue a missing woman.
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Britain
Pater Point
Quebec
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Magdalen
Remarkable Coronation Picture Painted at Windsor Castle
A 138 foot long canvas depicts the Coronation Procession of 1911 at Windsor Castle. The scene shows over 309 horses and 2000 men, with the white horse leading, detachments of troops, the Royal road drawn by eight cream horses, and a host of distinguished guests.
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Windsor Castle
Burro Ban Questioned in Meslen City Streets
City officials move to curb burros in Meslen citing interference with traffic and a degraded city image. The decision targets a practice long tied to rural transport, prompting concern over urban order and modernization.
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Mexico
Meslen
Tonder
University of Manitoba Course Heading and Degrees
Registrar W. J. Spence notes the faculty and courses at the University of Manitoba. The text references programs leading to degrees in fields of study and mentions the faculty structure and registration context.
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Arne
Athwana
W. J. Spence
University of Manitoba
Winnipes
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