Dominion budget outlines tax relief and tariff shifts
The piece argues Parliament should adopt Dominion Day tax relief by lowering income tax for most earners while raising exemptions for lower incomes. It notes reduced automobile duties, potential postal rate changes, and credits improved by a stronger economy and a reformed national railway system under Thornton. It concludes Canadians must work to secure economic recovery and fiscal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JA Robbett
Casub
Mer
Howe
Thowe
Post Office Department
United States
Henry Ford
Canada
Ford
Dominion
Canadian National Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
Fas
Dominion Treasury
CNR
Hart
Fragmentary Dialogue About An Oil Priest Choir And Orchestra
A fragmented dialogue touches on an oil, church choir, and joining a group after its merits became known. It references a brother, a continent field, a customer, and a joke about chickens and beef. The style resembles a humorous exchange with role play among unnamed speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragea
Thomas
Tom
Shredded Wheat opens new works with praised worker
A brief note from Great Britain records the Shredded Wheat Company opening its new factors. The fast worker Mecalis achieved 22.4 percent increase, with Sowers scoring 19. The Marquis of Aallabary formally opened the facilities and spoke warmly of the employee’s improvement after only a few weeks on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Sowers
Shredded Wheat Company of
Great Britain
W Orks
Aallabary
Demond Dyes Offer Durable Color for Fabrics and Garments
An urgent package describes Demond Dyes as tinting delicate shades onto fabrics including lingerie, silks, wool, and linen. It notes permanent results across wool silk linen and cotton blends for coats stockings sweaters and coverings. A separate item reports the largest grain shipment from Halifax grain elevator, 108,000 bushels, to Italy aboard the Weamer Afghanistan from Lat port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Halifax
Lat
Afghanistan
Malan
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Rheumatism Proven Remedy
The text touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for rheumatic pain and blood root causes. It claims liniments fail and that the pills restore new blood to expel poison, citing a Canadian user from Mersey Point and urging purchase through medical dealers or agents of The Dr Williams Medicine Co, Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Canada
Br A Smith
Mersey Point
Williams
Pink Alley
Walt
Ni Miedteine
8 KOX
Sleepless Race Idea Proposed By Physician
A doctor studying sleep theorizes that humanity could gradually eliminate sleep by reducing it five minutes every two months. If begun from eight hours, after sixteen years the need for sleep might be banished, lowering the inevitable stupor of slumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tople
France imposes $20,000 earnings cap on citizens
Parliament votes new taxes and supertaxes to restore national finances setting an annual earnings limit of 20000 dollars for everyone. The measure reflects a broad attempt to curb rising income and fund state needs amid fiscal pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Unsafe Drivers Warned by Journal and Star Advice
The Chicago Journal of Commerce notes that some men cannot be safe drivers due to slow reactions to unexpected events. Meanwhile the Star and Free Press echo defense and safety themes urging caution. A tersely worded promotion ends with a suggestion to use Minard's Liniment in stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Britisher Will Take Chances on Prepared to Limit War
The article discusses Prime Minister Churchill aiming for limited protection and avoiding more war. It notes his preference for minimal but sufficient defense, readiness to seek peace, and hope continental neighbors share the desire to avoid renewed conflict. The piece frames his stance as cautious realism amid wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Termine
Loneton Cor Tihues
Irish Free State Favours Married Men In Pay Policy
An editorial notes the Irish Free State favors paying married public servants more than bachelors, arguing remuneration should reflect service value not personal need. It suggests the policy aims to encourage marriage and public policy justification for wage discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Hamallton Herald
Bruce Farming Co buys Carol Lake muskrat farm in Alberta
Bruce Farming Company Limited purchases the askrat Farm at Carol Lake Alberta comprising fifteen quarter sections or about 2400 acres. A nucleus of 500 muskrats already exists in the lake and will be strictly selected. Alberta now has muskrat fox and other animal farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askrat
Alberta
Bruce Farming Company
Limited
Ax Aamuskrat
Carol Lake
The Care of Her Baby Weighs on the Energies of the Mother
Mrs. Wilfred Bendell of 123 Bay Street North reports recovery after taking Dr. Pierce's Favor Preservative for postnatal weakness. She says health returned, nerves steadied, back and side pains eased, and housework resumed. Free medical advice offered by mail from Buffalo, N Y.
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Wilfred Bendell
Bay Sty North
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Invalide
Buffallo
Tanlac advertised as health restoring tonic and pills
An advertising piece extols Tanlac as a natural tonic that rebuilds strength and weight, improves digestion, and boosts sleep and energy. It promises quick results within a day and urges readers to buy at their local drugstore, also recommending Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantac
Tanlae
Ios
First Woman Decorated With Legion Of Honor
The article reports the first woman to receive the Legion of Honor and notes multiple 18th century female honorees likened to Molly Pitcher. It details Marie Sehekinch’s volunteer service in the Revolutionary era, wounds at Jemmapes Arcola Austerlitz and Jena, promotions, and eventual award progression through the ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honor
Su Dee
Marie Sehekinch
Molly Pitcher
France
Jemmapes
Arcola
Austerlitz
Jena
Ed Iss
Dad
Status Of Canadian Children And The Square Deal
The Woodstock Sentinel Review argues that a true square deal for every child would aid world progress and notes there is better care for children now than in past times. It acknowledges that individual cases of child abuse draw attention, signaling civilization's progress and the need for continued improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock Sentinel Review
Northern Manitoba mining boom amid railway link plans
J.P. Watson of the Mining Corporation of Canada outlines a vast Northern Manitoba scheme with a railway spur, a townsite network, a smelter capacity of 2000 tons daily, and up to 30 000 horsepower on the Churchill River. The plan includes a development expenditure of 19.15 million and tents for treatment, signaling major activity as the project nears launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Northerns
J.P. Watson
Coronation of Canada
Watson
Churchill River
Largest Muskrat Farm Planned at Swan Lake Dominion
J. E. McFarland of Musquasa Farms Ltd. says the Dominion will see the largest muskrat farm established at Swan Lake forty miles northwest of Quest BAC. The company acquired 8159 acres of low lying land around Swan Lake plus adjoining meadows and streams already home to many muskrats and beaver houses, supporting local trappers for years. The note ends with a reference to Minard's Liniment and a grim pun about borrowed money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Swan Lake
Quest
Bac
J. E. McFarland
Musquasa Farns, Ltd
New Record Set by Post Dispatch Eighty Four Page Issue
The St Louis Post Dispatch published an eighty four page regular weekday edition citing it as a new world record for a leading newspaper. Heavy retail advertising drove the size with one department store alone taking sixteen pages. the previous regular edition was six pages last October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Post-Dispatch
Post Dispatch
Ost Dispatch
Unsigned Kidney Remedy Claim From Willow Brook
Mrs R Kolaso failed with all remedies after three years of bicksele. A Saskatoon report notes universal kidney weakness across ages and claims Dodd's Kidney Pills strengthen kidneys and aid function. The piece cites Shvil’s Khiney ills as prior failed treatments and promotes the pills as a lasting solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Dodd
Willow Brook
Bicksele
Shvil
Nace
Printing Press Work Extended to Rug Production
The article argues printing presses now produce floor rugs and other textiles, noting existing bronze and copper rolls print carpets and blankets. It also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as effective and safe, claimed to be palatable to children, ending worm trouble and benefiting digestive organs.
Cash and carry shop refuses credit to customer
A clerk tells a customer the business operates strictly cash and carry. The customer jokes about being carried for a couple of days, highlighting tension over payment terms.
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Castoria
Fletcher
Minard
Patton
Hmbers
Lombardy
Shaw Studie
Tanlac
Department of Saueation
Winard
iMinard
Liniment
Lee
Sona
Butte
S.rtiith
Kansas City
Mon
Akers’ Ovens
Catelogue End Ist
Jubbard Oven Company
1100 Wucca West
Toronto
Syren
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