Thornton's leadership praised for CNR revival efforts
The piece lauds Sir Henry Thornton as CNR president for unifying and strengthening the railway system. It argues Parliament should back his business approach to make the CNR revenue producing and a source of national strength, while criticizing unproductive budget debates and minor criticisms.
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Speecks
Itas
Canadian National Railway
CNR
Canada
Ottawa
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National
Masog
Kas
Ue Bas
Biel
Olawa
Sir Henry
Picayune Eritt
Beatty
Lake
CHC
Claus Texan
CPR
Woah
AD Tee
Laken Chand
Parliament
Peadel
Ih Tue National Park
Jasper Vack
Ourist
Henry Arly
Hae
CNL
Mts
Liberty Hulless Oats From Central Farm Name Used In Experiments
Liberty hulless oats named Liberty originated at the Central Experimental Farm Dawna Canada and used in expert immigrant work by the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union. The average field yield the past two years was 11/1 cent dushels to the acre, ranking fourth among varieties tested in the province.
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Central Experimental Farm
Dawa
Canada
Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union
Compensation Clause Extended For Slaughtered Animals
A proposed amendment to the Animal Contagious Disease Act extends the period during which owners of animals slaughtered due to disease may claim compensation. The bill, introduced in the House of Commons, seeks to ensure relief to affected owners as it becomes law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Ontario Adopts Three Day Waiting Period for Marriage Licenses
A new law in Ontario requires a three day waiting period before marriages can be solemnized. The measure aims to curb hasty weddings and imposes a fine up to $10 for violations. The act takes effect on a date to be specified by the legislation.
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Ontario
Oldest British prisoner dies after years in comfort at palace farm
W. M. Brothers, 104, reputedly the empire’s oldest prisoner, died at the mani pal jail farm where he had lived in comfort for years. He was among several indigent residents cared for at city expense. One man at the institution spoke much but offered little original talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manipal
W. M. Brothers
Ue Institution
Experts Seek Cause After Pilot Dies In Air Crash
In Ladue at Ingarat atmosphere tests follow the death of Fire Servant Frank Lowery. He collapsed in the cockpit during wireless tests aboard an aeroplane. Investigators explore whether atmospheric or electrical forces contributed to the fatal accident as they conduct exhaustive tests for safety measures.
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Imation Tren
Ingarat
Frank Lowey
Carey
Lowry
Althous
Agatner
Will Assist Child Emigrant Scheme Between Canada and Britain
A scheme of assisted passages for children migrating to Canada has been arranged by the Canadian and British governments. The Canadian government will grant $40 per child and pay inspection fees, while the British government will provide a free grant toward the cost of societies guiding the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Nerviline touted as quick stomach relief in ads
An old advertisement claims Nerviline provides immediate relief for severe upset stomachs with belching and gas. The product is sold in sterile water form and advertised as a near half century staple, widely available everywhere.
Canadian fliers' safe record noted in 1924 hours
Canadian air service records show about 3,340 hours flown without fatalities in 1924. Officials report 3,310 hours as actual flight time, with patrols over Alberta forests and Manitoba land coverage to aid safety and topographic survey efforts.
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Rmen
Osal
Canadian Air
Department of the Interior
Alberta
Manitoba
Baby’s Own Tablets Praise from Nova Scotia Family
Mrs John A Patterson of Scotch Village Nova Scotia testifies that six children rely on Baby’s Own Tablets and that the tablets never fail when needed They are mild but thorough laxatives regulating stomach and bowels banishing constipation indigestion colds and fevers and easing teething They bear a safety guarantee contain no opiates and cost 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario
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John A. Patterson
Scotch Village
Babs
Mr. Patterson
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brock Ile
Ont
No Unemployment In France Warns Of Population Decline
The article notes that France shows zero unemployment but warns the labor force decline signals danger. It quotes Sir Philip Gibbs in World's Work about France producing insufficient youth to work in factories and fields as birth rates drop to alarming levels. It also mentions Minard's Liniment in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Sir Philip Gibbs
New York
First Woman of Alberta Pioneers Legal Path
Miss Ethel Bertha Fagan of Ontario becomes the first woman to graduate from the University of Alberta and plans to practice law. She studied in Toronto before moving west to Alberta to pursue legal work and expects to serve clients in investment matters while continuing her general practice.
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Amilton
Toronto
Ethel Bertha Pagan
Famil Sm
Ont
University of Alberta
Alberta
Miss Fagan
Ayti
Ms Life
Miss Hogan
Per Capita Value of Taxable Property by Province
A provincial comparison shows per capita assessed property values across Canadian regions. Ontario lists about 980 dollars, British Columbia 1 297 dollars, Manitoba 1 170 dollars, Quebec 1 024 dollars, Alberta 1 009 dollars, Saskatchewan 1 061 dollars, Nova Scotia 572 dollars, Prince Edward Island 52 dollars, New Brunswick Hot, with apparent totals tied to towns over 5 000 population. A second item describes asthma relief claims for a patent remedy attributed to J D Kellog.
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Canada
Prince Edward Bland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Seekatchewan
Alberts
British Columbia
Heavy seal catches exceed any year since 1911 treaty
Fur dealer James Slaton reports Indians off Vancouver Island have made record fur seal catches, the strongest since the 1911 Pela go treaty. He bought 2,200 skins worth about 20000, with most skins in Victoria awaiting customs inspection before shipment to M Lampson in London for later sale via the Panama Canal.
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Vancouver Island
James Slotun
Est
Victoria
Panama Canal
M. Lampson
London
Iheler Sales
Cattle Shipment to Scottish Market Exceeds Six Hundred head
A livestock cargo from Famonion to Scotland included over 600 cattle. The consignors were Livestock Producers of Canada.
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Famonion
Canada
Land entries filed at Edmonton office in April
Seventy one homesteads were filed at the Edmonton land office in April. Three soldier grants were also recorded as part of the same filing period.
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Edmonton
Canadian Week Paper Association Conven t Held in Winnipes
C WN A Booster NWN board member and managing director of Yorkton Enterprise Mr Ayah will attend the Canadian Week Paper Association convention held in Winnipes on June 26.
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NWN
CWNA
Yorkton, Sask, Enterprise
Ayah
Canadian Weekspaper Association
Winnipes
Manitoba Premier weighs pulp mill on Lake Winnipeg
Premier John Bracken announced the Manitoba Government would consider proposals by Hon. Charles lor for a proposed hundred ton pulp mill on Lake Winnipeg. The plan involves modifications to land selections along the eastern lake shore and possible reallocation of 1080 square miles to an alternative area.
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Lake Winnipeg
John Bracken
Manitoba
Charles Lor
Lake Whantyes
Bracken
Consilera J.T
Laks Winnipes
Nish
House of Commons limits minutes for debates in new rule
A proposed rule tightens forty minute speeches in the House of Commons to curb verbose debate. The rule restricts who may speak on government orders and the sequence of speakers, aiming to shorten sessions and trim committee sizes. The text also notes a mix of unrelated items about advertising athletic products and a tomb inscription linked to Russian Doukhobors.
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House
Peter Verigen
Brilliant
Russia
Minard's Liniment Promotes Back Pain Relief
The notice proclaims Minard's Liniment for back pain along with a brief statistic note about 1924 production in British Columbia placers and Sudbury copper-nickel ores. It urges use for aches and pains and ends with a promotional line about saving until age catches up.
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Bureau of
Whatien
British Columbia
Sudbury Gstriet
Germany Ready to Halt Chemical Warfare per International Control
Germany stated willingness to participate in any international agreement to suppress chemical warfare. The pledge was announced by Merevin Reichardt at a meeting of the high and naval committee of the international committee on arms control.
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Germany
Merevin Reichardt
Mulburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Featured in Nerve Cure Claim
An old advertisement touts Mulburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for deranged nerves and worn nerves. A reader from Ontario, after a severe bronchitis attack, reports fatigue sleep loss and nightly pacing before using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulburn
Miller's Eart and Nerve Pills Ad T
An old advertisement touts Miller's Eart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for nerves and worm-related issues. It claims strong rest and vigor benefits and urges purchase from druggists and dealers via J Sulbarn Co Imstedt Toronto. The note mentions a Catholic college project and Edmonton costs, tying the remedy to household trust and complete action without purgatives.
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Drurgis
J. Sulbarn Co
Eimstedt
Toronto
Mission Work In China Volunteers Posted
Miss Barbara Pratt Nichols of Portage la Prairie Manitoba and Miss Evangeline Lara Virden Manitoba complete hospital training at Brandon General and Winnipeg General Hospitals and will join mission work in Szechwan province China after language study.
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Methodist Church
China
Barbara Pratt Nichols
Portage la Prairie
Brandon General Hospital
Evangeline Lara Virden
Winniper General Hospital
Szechwan Province
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SMP
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J.D. Kelloga
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Minard
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Mande
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Staelf
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Elan
Caron Light, Water & Power Plants
Caron Brothers
Arch Ave
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Seonaton
Erence Mamany
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