Water Powers Of Canada and the national policy debate
The forward look assigns Canada vast water power and cheap transport aims with private and public ownership argued. Ontario backs public control while Quebec leans private development, Manitoba mixes, and Saskatchewan studies a commission, all centering on St Lawrence and Ottawa river power and national wealth.
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Canada
Cap'cins
Othiay
Ontaro
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Manitoba Old Age Pensions Levy Proposed in Legislature
Premier John Bracken introduced a bill to raise funds for old age pensions through a special levy on property in Manitoba. The levy would be based on equalized assessment, with the announcement noting that one half of the total amount.
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John Bracken
Manitoba
Dominion Pays Half Of Scheme In Financing Plan
The Dominion Government will cover half the financing, while the province must pay the other half plus administration costs. Administration duties will be assigned to the Workmen's Compensation Board.
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Dominion
Workmen's Compensation Board
Ontario Legislature Debates Expanded Testes and Crematograpas Act
Advocates push to amend the Testes and Crematograpas Act proposing new measures to regulate certain board actions. The plan would require stamping and eventual exit permissions for individuals, with criteria on accompanying parts or guarantees.
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Ontrio Legiaatre
Aureian Beanger
Cmeers
Eldren
Fms
Inne
Ea Gren Wader
Toone
Miniature Lord's Prayer Engraved on Threepenny Coin
A Harrow engraver records a feat by writing the Lord's Prayer twelve times on a single threepenny piece with room for three more. This surpasses a Southampton man who managed eleven and two thirds prayers on the same coin space.
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Harrow
Southampton
Extraordinary Expansion Of Sun Life Assurance
The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada reports remarkable growth with total assurances in force nearing 1.5 billion dollars, up by 231 million this year, and net income surpassing 100 million. New business up 23 percent. assets exceed 400 million, reflecting strengthened financial position and overseas reach.
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Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
General Publc
T. B Macaulay
Sun Lite Company
Sun Life Company
Canada
North America
Larely
Sun Life of Caneada
Canadian Coal Industry Employment by Province and Sector
The Canada coal sector last year employed 29 004 workers, with 6 611 on surface jobs and 22 393 underground. Nova Scotia had 13 402 workers, Alberta 4 469, British Columbia 4 903, Saskatchewan 648, and New Brunswick 582. True love will conquer a great many obstacles, but poverty and the toothache are exceptions.
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Canada
Nova Scotia
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Origin of the term Orange Pekoe explained for tea buyers
The article traces Orange Pekoe from Chinese silvery tip leaves to Ceylon and Indian black tea, noting misuses in the market. It warns that cheap tea is often low quality or stale and stresses sealed air tight packaging to preserve flavor. Also mentions Holloway’s Corn Remover as a remedy for corns.
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Spalding Black
Salada Tea Co
China
Ceylon
India
Lindbergh's Latin American Air Tour Proves His Skill
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, famed for the New York to Paris flight, has made pioneering solo journeys since December 13 from Bolling Field Washington visiting twelve independent nations a British colony two US insular possessions and the Panama Canal Zone. His improvised route and high altitude flying under varying weather demonstrated extraordinary pilot competence. He emphasized that such feats arise from skill not luck.
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Lindbergh
Havana
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Bolling Field
Washington
New York
Paris
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States Air Mail Service
Primitive Dressing For Wounds In Factories
In some factories car belic acid is kept to cauterize wounds. Better to keep a bottle of Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for quick action without scarring. Wil Shelton, Snohomish chief, carves his tribe’s history on a cedar pole. Sawgrass used for paper pulp in marshy Florida.
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Dr. Thomas
Wil Shelton
Florida
Night sky signs by air machines over European cities
European capitals may soon see illuminated messages flashed from giant planes and airships. Plans include a multi engine aeroplane with a letter device under its wing, a Friedrichshafen airship with electric bulb frames, and wireless guided manless craft emitting light and smoke to spell words above crowded areas.
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European
Europe
Friedrichshafen
Birds of Northern Canada Sing by Sparrows and Longspurs
Explorers with the Topo graphical Survey of the Interior report the dominant bird note in Northern Canadian woodlands near Great Slave Lake as the white throated sparrow. Northward plains beyond the woods echo the Lapland Longspur’s plaintive song. The friendly little Lapland Longspur follows travelers around camp.
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Canada
Department of the Interior
Great Slave Lake
Lapland
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted for Muscular Rheumatism
Advert says brisk rubbing with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil provides relief for muscular rheumatism and promises more virtue in a bottle than can be measured. It contrasts money bringing only worry with lasting contentment, urging use for quick ease.
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Thomas
Ramsey Patent Attorneys Offer Free Inventor Advice
Local notice announces free initial consultation from Ramsey Patent Attorneys for inventors seeking a free lint of inventions and expert guidance on patent prospects.
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Ramsey ‘Anal
Loganberry wine produced in British Columbia growth urged
In 1927 about 90,000 gallons of loganberry wine were manufactured in British Columbia, up from 25,000 gallons in 1924. S. G. Coventry, speaking in the Provincial Legislature, urged local sale of the wines to further expand the industry.
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British Columbia
S. G. Coventry
Nervous Weakness Relief Advertised in Ontario
A reader from Ontario reports severe nerves and weakness eased after using a listed remedy. The letter notes improved sleep and calm after trying a box, available at druggists or by mail order from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario. The ad promotes the medicine at a price of one shilling and sixpence.
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T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Fast Burglar Loots Esher Hotel Room In Three Minutes
A swift thief described as a cat burglar ransacked an Esher Hotel room, stealing jewellery worth £250. In three minutes he entered through a second floor window, searched a wardrobe, portable chest, and drawers, then escaped. The note mentions Grun Germany and northern vineyards in the world.
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Esher
Grun
Germany
Newfoundland
Phillips Milk of Magnesia standard for indigestion
When pain comes from indigestion excess stomach acid irritates nerves and souring occurs. The suggested corrective is an alkali that neutralizes acids instantly. Phillips Milk of Magnesia is presented as the best known alkali in medical science, remaining a physician trusted standard for 50 years. One spoonful of this harmless remedy is advised.
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Magnesia
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the Water Powers of Canada
Old Age Pensions
T. B. Macauley
Sun Life Assurance Co
Sun Life Assurance
J. D. Kellogg
Nurse Waite
New Brighton
Carter
Holloway
Aree, McKense
Campbellsond
Hercules Permanent Building
Hercules
Sapien
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