Western Canada Colonization Plan Promotes West Settlement
The editorial urges large scale colonization to boost production and ease national debt through new wealth from land, mines, forests, and fisheries. It highlights the Western Canada Colonization Association's memorandum to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta urging government cooperation rather than funding, to attract experienced agriculturists and develop community infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Western
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ts Wieiatal Causa Colesisastea Asescialtons Dey
Srevet Tahkal
Western Canada Colonization Association
Exhibition Association
West
British Government Denies Sinn Fein Negotiation Offer
Government spokesman Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons no message has been sent to Sinn Fein from any person or body to open negotiations. The remark followed claims by John J. Bartell, former Dublin lord mayor, that a peace offer would be made to the Irish Republican Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinn Fein
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
John J. Bartell
Dublin
Speaker's Chair Reaches Parliament by Subscription
The replica speaker's chair for the Canadian House of Commons was issued from the steamer Canadian Raider, docked at Montreal, and dispatched to Ottawa after purchase by subscription of all British House of Commons members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminister
House of Commons
Montreal
Ottawa
United Farmers propose stockyards in British Columbia
President Copeland announces that the United Farmers of British Columbia will likely erect stockyards at New Westminster to aid BC stockmen. The move follows Alberta shipping of over 16,000 head of beef cattle in 1920 as context for stabilizing local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Farmers of
British Columbia
Copeland
United Farmers
New Westminster
Alberta
Two Pipelines Span Earth? Mountain Heights Challenge Heep
In a clipping describing pipelines and high altitude limits, the piece notes two petroleum lines long enough to girdle the globe along the equator and cites mountaineers who say surviving above 23 000 feet would be difficult or impossible for Heep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
The Self Sharpening Razor Advertised with Big Price Range
An advertisement touts the Valet Auto Strop Razor with claims of self sharpening. It lists prices from $5 to $509 and up to $1650 for related sets and blades. The copy uses exaggerated phrases about performance and future sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Echer
Alberta Crop Prospects Fewer Acres and More Bushels
A Lethbridge paper projects Southern Alberta will see 15 to 25 percent less cultivated area but significantly higher yields this year. Central and northern regions may offset southern reductions with increased cropping and summer fallowing. Wheat areas likely to grow due to early season start and favorable grain markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Lethbridge
Pumpkins From Irrigated Land Near Brooks Alta
Pumpkins and squash have been grown successfully for four years on irrigated land near Brooks Alberta. Hubbard squash and smaller pumpkins were shipped to the Calgary market. They yielded a net return of over 200 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Alta
Calgary
British Columbia Orchards Survey Report Highlights Acreage
The Horticultural Branch of the B C Department of Agriculture reports an orchard survey totaling 19 991 acres. North Okanagan holds 12 915 acres while the remaining 7 076 acres lie to the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Department of Agriculture
Okanagan Territory
On Its Way and a 1709 Gossip Edict
A Watchman Examiner note quotes a missionary and pupil with a play on words about an egg. The text recalls a 1709 edict on Mt St Helena punishing versal gossiping, banning gossip on the island due to its severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt St. Helena
Witty Observation on Marriage and Expectation
A quip notes that if a wife knew her husband as well after as before, she might wed another man. It adds that even the man who anticipates the unexpected is often surprised when it occurs.
Allies Yet To Uncover Big Bertha Secret
Allies have not solved the mechanism of Big Bertha and its long range guns. The Peace Treaty requires surrender but Germany refused. French naval artillery department now leads ongoing efforts to discover how these guns were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Naval Artillery Department
Prince of Wales as screen idol outshines film favorites
In London a flapper on the Official Tour Film tour boasted she spent over 2 pounds in three weeks watching "that darling boy." The Prince appears a top camera subject, seeming natural, with treated horseman skills glimpsed on screen, despite a wife at home and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
England
London
Prince
Putnam's Corn Extractor advertised as painless relief
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as the only painless sure method to remove corns. It claims the product is effective for troublesome corns and promises quick relief for readers seeking foot care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's Corn
Flour Carloads Pass Through Winnipeg to U.S. Markets
During the week ending April 16, Winnipeg handled 61 carloads of flour bound for United States destinations. The movement reflects steady cross border trade in agricultural commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Winnipeg
United States
Dr Williams Pink Pills Advertised as Strength Booster
An old promotional blurb touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a splendid tonic for weak people. The text cites widespread use and claims of restoring vigor, urging reliance on the product and advising readers to seek guidance from a physician.
Prairie city records egg shipments in March surge
About half a million eggs in six carloads or 2700 cases were shipped from Moose Jaw to Canadian and American markets in March. The shipment marks a record for any prairie city at this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
Prairie
Mother Graves Worm Extermining Ton Introduced
A new worm exterminating tonic claims to drive worms from the system without harming the child. The preparation is described as fully effective yet mild in action.
Edmonton Boat Building Booms for Far North Orders
Edmonton plans and ships show a busy period as the Alberta Motor Boat Company delivers a full car of 20-foot heavy eight canoes and lighter boats for trapping and prospecting. Hudsons Bay Company placed a large order. RCMP and Forestry Department also ordered cruiser canoes and other vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Trapper
Far
North
Hudson's Bay Company
Alberta Motor Boat Company
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Dominion Forestry Department
McDonald’s Cane Discarded After Tanlac Success
Kenneth McDow a hardware dealer from Winnipeg describes severe rheumatism and listlessness vanish after taking Tanlac. He reports relief from rheumatic pain and stomach trouble, twelve pounds gained, and the return of his ability to walk unaided. Tanlac is marketed by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McDowa
Winnipeg
Druxgist
Fishing Open Seasons Booklet For Canada And Newfoundland
The Canadian Pacific Railway has issued a booklet titled Open Seasons for Fishing in Canada and Newfoundland. It outlines fish kinds in each province the open seasons and details for resident and non resident licensees. The booklet aims to guide anglers and is expected to be in great demand due to fishing’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canta
Newfoundland
Canada
Minard’s Liniment linked to Vancouver fruit shipment plan
R G Parkhurst of Royal Mail Steam Packet Line discussed sending Okanagan apples to the United Kingdom via the Panama Canal. Vancouver ships will soon operate to the Old Country, and a strong apples movement to British markets is anticipated this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
R. G Parkhurst
Vancouver
Royal Mail Steam Packet Line
Old Country
Okanagan
United Kingdom
Don’t Submit to Asthma Use Kellogg’s Remedy Now
A persuasive ad promises relief from asthma with Dir. D Kelloga’s Remedy. It urges immediate purchase, claims the remedy will end doubt and bring near relief, and notes it is sold by dealers everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelloga
Foch May Dedicate Quebec Memorial
The Great War Veterans of Quebec gain city consent to place a memorial cross on Montcalm Market Square near St. John's Gate honoring Quebec men who fell in the war. They plan to lay a symbolic ridge and hope General Foch will attend to turn the first sod for the memorial from Ypres and Vimy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foch
Quebec Memorial
Quebec
Montcalm Market Square
St. John's Gate
Ear Ridge
Ypres
Vimy
Automobiles as Dental Parlors In Saskatchewan Plan
The Saskatchewan provincial executive of the Red Cross decided to use two automobiles as dental parlors to meet dental needs of children in settlements distant from dentists. The initiative aims to provide essential dental care where regular clinics are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
The
Red Cross
Ships Lost At Sea Spur Investigations by British Authorities
Ship losses have surged in the past four to five months prompting British marine authorities to open inquiries into each disaster. Some cases have already seen full claims paid before investigations began.
Only Woman to Navigate Niagara Falls Dies
Anna Edson Taylor the only woman to survive Niagara Falls navigation has died at age 63 in Niagara County Infirmary New York. She made the famous plunge in a crudely built barrel on October 24 1901 and became a notorious daredevil figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Edson Taylor
Niagara Falls
Niagara County Infirmary
Taylor
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Featured in Cramped Health Testimony
An Ontario reader reports Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing her daughter's monthly cramps and weak back after three years of illness. The letter notes improved school attendance and urges other mothers to try the remedy, associating symptoms with poor health and nervousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thamy
Lydia E. Piathan
Lydia Erinkham
Mtra News
Bal Seaadog
Also Mentioned on This Page
B.C
Os Auteca
Auto Strop Safety Razor Co
Toronto
Alberta Crop Prospects
Rte
Italia
Dr. Williams
Neal
Eerie Elias Seley Ter
Tare Fae
Ailakine Copco
Ny In
McDonald
C.P.R
Xeep Minard
Minard
TOD
Lydia E. Pinkham
AKERS
Crown Brand
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!