Can Canada Think Nationally as a United People
The piece argues Canadians rarely think or act as a unified nation across provinces. It questions regional self interest in policy, tariffs, and trade, urging national unity, shared sacrifice, and a vision of Canada with broad-minded national thinking to foster constructive policies and action.
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Canada
Brritain
United States
Prairies
Mariime Prustnces
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Dominion
British Columbia
Nia Kara
Westminster Abbey loses original stonework stone by stone
A lecture before the surveyors' Institution notes Westminster Abbey has nearly no original exterior stone left due to centuries of decay from London's atmosphere. The 17th century onward saw ongoing replacement, leaving the exterior a copy not faithful to the original, while discussing historic engraving and copper plate techniques from medieval to early modern periods.
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Westminster Abbey
Lawrence E. Tanner
Surveyors’ Institution
London
Bourdier
Paris
Plane gifted to Captain Smith in around the world flight
The Le Pere plane rebuilt by Donald Houginss, valued at $30,000, is presented to Captain Lowell HL Smith by donor Glendale Capiraliss after his round the world flight. The donation includes a $9 bill of sale and other gifts to honor Smith and his aviators.
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Cape
Beith
World Fliers
Lowell HL Smith
Globe Lcrand
Glendale
Capiraliss
Posse Fon O
Smith
Donald Houginss
Tel
Asquith Named Earl of Oxford and Asquith
The article notes Herbert Asquith, newly elevated to the peerage, will obtain a distinct title combining Earl of Oxford and Asquith. A Great Seal patent will confer the dual dignity, extending the former Earl of Oxford title and allowing him to sign with the new designation.
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Asquith
Herbert Asquith
Earl of Oxford
Nerviline Promises Pain Relief and Quick Results
An advertisement from Mr. W. T. Greenway claims Nerviline has relieved pain for twenty years. It touts cure for earache toothache cramps and stomach upset with rubbing as a quick remedy, priced at 25 cents. The text references past association with the Guide newspaper.
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W. T. Greenway
Guide Newspaper
Rust menace tackled with wheat immunity research
Deputy minister J H Grisdale notes rust losses last year reached tens of millions for western farmers. He outlines a planned systematic research program aimed at discovering a rust immune wheat with suitable milling quality and harvest efficiency.
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J. H. Grisdale
Grisdale
Minster
Baby's Own Tablets Promote Gentle Constipation Relief
An old advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as a pleasant remedy for children's stomach issues, promising gentle relief from constipation and aiding teething. It claims to clear up colds and fevers, expel worms, and promotes sale by medicine dealers or mail order at 25 cents a box.
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Medicine Deaters
Dr. Willams
Brockville
Cat
Aeoa
Little Child Resorts
Bargain Sale Chaos Spreads Injury In West London
British women line up before a West London department store opening at 5 am for a bargain sale. By 8 am two thousand shoppers crowded the doors as plate glass shattered and women fought with umbrellas. Ambulance crews later carried six injured shoppers to hospital.
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United States
West London
Sto
Lin
Export Duty On Wheat Commendations By Grain Commis
A voluminous report outlines proposals for Canada to impose an export duty on wheat. Commissioner Rutherford adds an appendix tracing grain to British and continental markets. The inquiry examines mining, trading, and shipping processes, with debate on impacts of tariffs and U S trade tactics on Canadian wheat.
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W. J. Rutherford
Afr
Justiurgeom
Comtatocen
Canada
Caltec
Ana Sue
United States
United
Comento Canada
Midway Attractions Set for Western Canada Fairs
Edmonton hosts Western Canada Association of Exhibitions meeting to decide midway providers for class A fairs Ruben and Cherry Company of Montgomery Alabama will supply shows for Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Regina and Brandon. Gus San Company to run class B fairs while Calgary and Saskatoon consider an out and out running horse meet. Manitoba throne speech forecasts government support for farming groups and wheat research initiatives.
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Western Canada Association of Exhibitions
Ruben and Cherry Company
Montgomery Ala
Edmonton
Calgary
Saskatoon
Retina
Brandon
Gus San Company
Europe Smoking Record Stuns With High Tobacco Use
Switzerland reportedly holds Europe’s smoking record by consuming 10 000 tons of tobacco annually or about five pounds per person. France trails with around three pounds per capita. A brief, uncertain passage mentions a man’s return from a honeymoon and a vague remark about moving on after supper.
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Europe
Switzerland
Ast
France
France and Coolidge on Debt of Gratitude and Debts Paid
President Coolidge replies to Emile Daeschner stating the United States has already discharged its debt of gratitude to France for aid in the Revolution. He emphasizes that material debts should be settled by both governments, reflecting on U S participation in the great war and mutual satisfaction over debt forgiveness. Also a note on asthma remedies appears in ad text.
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Unite States
Emile Daeschner
Coolidge
United States
France
Britain to Seek £3 Million Air Force Budget Rise
The air ministry plans a nine teen million pound expansion for the British air force including a home defence squadron. It seeks sanction for a £3 million increase in the coming year to fund six or seven home defence units at about £500,000 each, lifting total expenditure to roughly £19.5 million.
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Air Ministry
Minard Liniment and Mings Claims in Grippe Era
A brief, satirical note on Minard's Liniment for grippe and people chasing useless Mings, remarking that those who never look forward still waste time and fail to get ahead in life.
Predicts Revolution In Telegraph Methods
A London report outlines future telegraph advances led by Donald Murray. The Startstop Printer or Teletype will let a typist in London send messages to New York up to 54 million miles away at 40 to 80 words a minute. Delays and staff reductions are anticipated as automation replaces operators.
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Tor
London
New York
Donald Murray
Institute of Electrical Engineers
Murray
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