Canada Turns North Why the Dominion Seeks Northern Growth
Canada enters a new phase of expansion as provinces push northward. Government and business anticipate vast investment, railways, and industrial plants from Ontario to Alberta, with Hudson Bay to the Pacific driving a long term national growth. Air travel and power development accelerate exploration and settlement, offering opportunities for workers and investors alike.
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Canada
Dominion
Maritimes
Ixminion
Hudson's Bay Co
Canadian Pacific Railway
Atlantic
Pacific
Ontario
Quebec
Prairie West
Ufa
Uni
James Bay
Manitoba
Winnipes
Churchill
Hudson Straits
Saskatchewan
Aern Ontario
Bar
Alberta
British Columbia
Pacific Coast
Hudson Bay
Axere
Confederation Prize For Literature Promises Endowment
Canadian Authors Association proposes a national prize for the most outstanding Canadian book of the year as part of Canada’s sixtieth birthday celebration. The national executive unanimously urges the Prime Minister to allocate one tenth of the $230,000 Diamond Jubilee Fund to endow the prize in perpetuity to encourage Canadian literature.
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Confederation
Canadian Authors’ Association
Canada
Authors’ Association
Soup and Shop Echoes at a Knowledge Feast
A witty observation contrasts a knowledge feast with a stale soup, and notes how women unable to shop turn to neighbors to talk shop, revealing social habits and neighborly exchange in everyday life.
Husbands Desertion Causes Widespread Suffering
The Montreal Star editorial cites rising desertion by husbands as shown in court records. It notes wives and children suffer, many children end in institutions, and in 24 percent of cases mothers remain, while fathers abandon.
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Ions
Montreal Star
Iere
Nerviline Shield for Aches and Colds in Home Care
Nerviline promoted as a safe home remedy for aches pains and illnesses in children and adults. Advert claims quick relief for chest and throat soreness from colds and afflictions like cramps and diarrhea. The copy urges vigorous rubbing with an old New tlive and notes availability at all dealers.
Hungarian Partridges Stock From Alberts Will Soon Be Released
The Brandon Wildlife Protection Association arranges the release of ten Hungar partridges from Alberta to the Peddie Farm near Douglas. The birds are to be cared for until the season opens for sport in the western provinces. The effort aims to boost local game numbers and satisfy sport interests.
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Alberts
Manitoba
Brandon Wildrds’ Protective Association
Tenfineh
Leduc
Alberta
Peddie
Douglas
Reliable Pink Pills Promised to Restore Health and Strength
A scrambled ad style item touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for weak blood and languor, with customer testimonial from Mrs John Armour of Ontario claiming renewed energy, better sleep, and appetite. The notice urges purchase from drug stores or mail order from Brockville. Also mentions Dr Kelloges Asthma Remedy and Basel Sales Industries Fair dates April 2 to 12.
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Rei
Willams
Dr. Williams
John Armour
South Mono
Dr. Willams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Basel
French heroines honored for shielding soldiers in war
Four French women risked their lives to hide British soldiers behind enemy lines during World War I. At a London ceremony, Lord Mayor presented annuity certificates and illuminated addresses to Mme Cardon and others, honors shared with British officers as the crowd recalled wartime heroism. The event featured notes of gratitude, the Marsellaise, and a display including an oak wardrobe linked to Trooper Patrick Fowler of the Eleventh Hussars.
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London
Manson House
Maes
Jule Baudhuin
Delmont Gobert
Angele Lesur
Louise Cérdon
Great Britain
Mme. Cardon
Corporal Hull
Huscars
Ugreene
France
Tars
Patrick Fowler
Hussars
Mit Gobert
Dunning to Tour Hudson Bay via Port Nelson and Churchill
Hon C A Dunning plans a July visit over the northern route to Hudson Bay with a party including Fred Hish and ew Graham. They will travel from Hudson Bay Rail Way end by canoe to Port Nelson, then may fly to Churchill using one of seven Fokker planes operating in the district. Drills are underway in Churchill harbor as engineering data is prepared.
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Fon. C
Fokkers
Churchill
Churchill Harbor
Army camera could photograph distant objects unseen by eye
A sensitive camera allows photographing objects at great distances beyond sight of anti aircraft batteries. The device, perfected by the Army Air Service, uses special film responsive to light. In war, planes could capture exact positions of enemy ships and fires from far offshore without being seen.
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Army
Hundred Years Ago Sold First Matches Invention
A garbled description recalls an English chemist invention and a purchase of matches by John Hixon a century ago. The text advertises Readymade Medicine Dr Thomas Electro? Oil for cough throat and injuries, noting no testimonials beyond the fee and urging confidence in its effectiveness.
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Beit
Fond Sli
Ghai
Bae Dale
John Hixon
Nas
Ueda
Maisie Tal
Crete
Thomas
Ian Ang
Britain lagging in air defence and aviation growth
A London Daily Telegraph editorial warns that Britain falls behind France in civil aviation and air defence progress. It argues small island size and obstacles hinder commercial success but stresses danger in public opinion not supporting necessary squadrons for national security and contrasts with stronger aviation development abroad.
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France
Great Britain
Navy
London Daily ‘Telegraph
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool to triple country elevators
The pool announces plans to build or acquire country elevators at seven points, expanding its network and increasing the number of elevators owned by the pool. The move accompanies rapid trail and transit development in the region, including exploration of a northern part of a large park.
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Aca
Saskatcheewan Wheat Pool
Liniment and Distemper Reference Mentioned in Private Talk
Fragmentary dialogue references liniment for distemper and a boast about hiding trouble. Mentions a person named Glenda and a confession about wanting to save oneself, suggesting a private quarrel or plan behind the discussion.
Spring Time Sales Parade Promises Deals Across Town
A fragment outlines a spring event with planned dates and price discounts. Local merchants advertise seasonal sales and promotions, urging shoppers to visit stores and enjoy early spring bargains. The notice hints at community activities and a festive atmosphere.
Oil of Merit Healing Oil Promoted by Dr. Thomas
An Oil of Merit claims to be a careful blend of healing oils rather than a mere medicine lobby. It asserts lasting public favor and convincing power to repair and heal the body, touting mineral discoveries in the Portland canal area Prince Rupert district.
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Thomas
Portland Canal
Prince Rupert District
Poultry Congress Talk At Ottawa Club
Deputy Minister of Agriculture JH Gelsdale told an Ottawa screw club that a record may be set in poultry work. He discussed a claim about holding the work’s poultry congress in Ottawa next July.
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Br JH. Gelsdale
Ottawa
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Mire Jonni’ Ducharme
Desset
Saint Peter
Heaven
D. Kelloge
Britain
Jasper National Park
Liniment
Minard
Celeby
Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubder CO
OF Canada
Minard's Liniment
Eveready- Columbia
Eveready-Columbia
Canadian National Carbon Co
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
CKY
Everenix Oon
Eveready Columbia Dry
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