Power and Its Dangers: A Canadian Perspective
A reflective piece traces how power has driven empires from Alexander the Great to Kaiser Wilhelm, then contrasts British restraint with modern monopolies in railways, banks, and energy. It warns Western Canada's governments to guard against foreign control while urging prudent use of corporate power to avoid public backlash.
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Alexader the Great
Egypt
Pharcans
Rome
Carthage
Greece
Napoleon
Wilhelm
Britain
Western
Canada
CPR
Dominion
Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
United States
Saskatchewan
Rights Of Grain Growers Courts May Determine Terminal Designation
A reference to courts to decide the rights of western Canada grain towers in designating terminal points for their grain certification and handling, with emphasis on legal standards and potential outcomes for terminal designation proceedings.
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Western
Canada
Board of Grain Commissioners Called to Action
Hon James Malcolm minister of trade and commerce directs the board of grain commissioners to take action and bear the expenses to straighten contractual relations between farmers and their wheat pools and the pools and the grain trade. Government may abolish the board if resolutions pass. An observer at 5000 feet can see about 90 miles on clear days.
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Board of Grain Commissioners
James Malcolm
Record of Col. Lindberg Flight Totals Revealed
The article notes Col. Lindbergh logged 270000 miles in flight up to the Florida Panama fight, about eleven Earth circuits, with 3030 hours airborne, roughly four months. In 1928 he accumulated 600 hours and 465000 miles. He says he would not have visited many places if he had not flown.
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Paris
Col
Lintberg
Florida- Panama
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Relief
Sore corns are eased instantly by Putnam's Corn Extractor. A single drop stops pain and after a few applications the corn dries and sheds. The ad urges avoiding substitutes and notes a daily user base. It also contrasts wartime and peacetime taxation burdens.
After Effects of Dreaded Influenza
Influenza after effects impair blood, nervous system and cause rheumatism and indigestion. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised to restore blood strength and relieve after effects. A Ontario testimonial from Mrs Radford praises recovery after influenza. Pills available by mail or at 50 cents a box.
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Belleville
Ont
Dr. Williams
Post
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Helped During Middle Age Lamia Ontario Medicine Claim
A testimonial from Mes Joan Bunsos of 1468 N Christine St Sarnia Ontario praising a herbal tabled compound. She reports relief from ailments and improved appetite and nerves after using the medicine and plans to recommend it to others with troubles.
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Lamia
Mes
Joan Bunsos
N. Christine St
Sarnia, Ontario
Hovering aircraft experiment hints at future air stability
An aviator at Chicago's municipal airport kept a plane virtually motionless for an hour amid a 266 mile wind, balancing forward thrust against wind drift. The test suggests possible hover capability, though wind conditions limit practicality, with safer flight advances anticipated. Dread of asthma drives demand for Ki Asthma Remedy offered as relief.
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Chicago
Recipes And Seasonal Jokes From A Dated Page
A blend of kitchen instructions for date and graham flour breads with a lamb and vegetable bake, followed by a seasonal occupation joke exchange. The recipes include flour mixes, milk, butter, lamb breast with peas carrots onions and rice, plus soup stock and seasonings. The text ends with a banter between a lady and a beggar about seasonal picking.
What He Must Know for a Young Farmer
A young farmer needs practical knowledge beyond Latin or Greek. He must study soils pests and diseases and other daily concerns. Education is helpful but toughness and hard knocks train him to succeed.
Most Northerly Mydro Develops in Canada
The Manitoba Free Press reports the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co plans early next month to provide 2000 horsepower for the Churchill River project at Island Falls 450 miles north of Winnipeg. This will feed 40000 horsepower for the Flinton mine and smelter, marking a major northern hydro development and opening up the region.
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Churchill River
Hudson Bay
Flinton
Canada
Island Falls
Churchill
Winnipeg
Manitoba Free Press
Fine Cough Remedy Week Observed by Canadian Druggists
The week of February 7th to March 6th is observed as Cough Mixture Week by Canadian retail druggists. Arranged by the Retail Merchants Association of Canada and provincial boards, with W Buckley Limited as manufacturer. The product has long been on the market and has grown in popularity among Canadians in recent years.
World Weather Bureau Plans Antarctic Meteorological Stations
Explorer Sir George Hubert Wilkins announced plans to establish twelve meteorological stations to supply global weather forecasts. The first station will be on Deception Island, near Antarctica, with work beginning next November. He said he mapped new land west of the Weddell Sea and corrected regional geographical errors.
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Ik Som
Andaratio
Thamas George Hubert Wilkins
Antarctic
Sir George Hubert Wilkins
Wilkins
Talcahuamo
Chile
New York
Deception Island
Weddel Sea
Alberta Potatoes Enter Southern U S Market Under Alberta Trade Push
Alberta potato growers plan new southern market access as M L Freng notes strong Montana supply but rising southern demand for first class certified potatoes. An Edmonton group was formed to promote the trade with provincial government backing.
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Alberta
M. L. Freng
Montana
Edmonton
Air Force to Build Station at Pelican Narrows
The Royal Canadian Air Force plans a Pelican Narrows station to coordinate forestry patrols and graphic surveys. It joins existing sites at Cormorant Lake and Norway House, with three more planned this winter including Berens River Lac La Ronge and Pelican Narrows. Ten tons of materials are en route for Pelican Narrows construction.
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Rayal Canadian Air Force
Pelican
Royal Canadian Air Force
Air Force
Cormorant Lake
Norway House
Berens River
Lake Winnipeg
Lac la Ronge
Prince Albert
Pelican Narrows
Tramp Aeroplane Trials Passed in England
The Minard Linkment reports a large aeroplane successfully completing its trial flights to England. The craft features a spacious cabin like a railway luggage van and can serve as a freight carrier troop transport or long-distance bomber.
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England
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Teen Arena
Roca Cot
Lindberg
Florida
Henry
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ramsay Co
J.D. Ki
Betty Barclay
Holloway
India
Minard
Iman
Lini
Grippe
Buckley
World’s New Weather Bureau
Alberta Potato Growers
Rickets & His
Froud the
Scott’s
Bowne
Toronto
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
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