Canada must curb debt and waste to survive crisis
The author warns Canada's public finances are strained by high interest, wartime debt, and losses from a national railways and merchant marine. He argues for cutting nonessential spending, eliminating waste, and balancing the budget to reduce taxes and restore credit, noting rising municipal and provincial debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Joseph Flavelle
Canadan National Railways Directorate
Gre
Pacific
Ontario
Toronto
Daughter Refuses Kaiser's Offer to Live and Keep House
An account describes Kaiser Wilhelm in a strained domestic scene as his daughter declines his request to live with him and manage his household. The narrative portrays a troubled royal family amid a collapse of his imperial ambitions and his confinement in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiter
Caile
Wilhelm
Holland
Fragmentary quotation on power and hellish ruin
A fragment notes the握glory wasted in blood and quotes a figure who says the way to hell is within. It frames power as ruin and invokes a stark, prophetic reflection on self and hell.
Many Qualities of Dr Thomas Electrolics Ad
It proclaims Dr Thomas Elecktrickki as a medicinal bottle capable of relieving coughs and colds, preventing sore throat, reducing sprain swelling, and speeding healing of sores, cuts, and contusions. The copy notes a quarter dollar price and calls the bottle a medicine chest to itself. It also mentions London Bridge length and height, with a half mile total length and a 228 foot rise above water, costing 5 810 000 to build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Electricki
London Bridge
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns of Counterfeit Tablets
A fragmented ad urges buyers to insist on Bayer brand aspirin and warns that only Bayer tablets are genuine. The copy cites aspirin’s uses for headache earache toothache rheumatism neuritis and pata and notes Bayer is a registered trademark in Canada. It mentions packaging options and the maker’s cross logo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bayer
French Army to Adopt Khaki Uniforms as Horizon Blue Stock Depletes
A cabinet decision announced that French officers and soldiers will wear khaki until horizon blue cloth stocks are exhausted. The change aligns with British colors and will take effect only after current supplies run out, reportedly lasting until the stock is depleted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of War
Dr Hamilton's Pills Marketed For Mild System Cleanse
An advertising item promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills of Man flake and Butternut as a mild laxative to gently boost liver and kidney activity and flush out poisons. It claims improved skin clarity and renewed strength with a price of 25 cents. The piece also includes stray ad lines about dining times and various trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Hamiton
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrho Zone Co
Montreal
Stern Reminders of Rheumatism
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood remedy for rheumatism arguing it targets the disease in the blood rather than external treatments. It cites testimonials from M P MacPherson and an elderly woman and notes pills available by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilams
PJ. Mac.Pherson
RAC No
Cardigan
Pel
Dr. Williams
Brockville
Canada to Build 36 Grain Elevators in South Africa
A Canadian firm has been chosen to erect 36 grain elevators in South Africa with all buildings financed there except structural steel. Parts of the machinery may be bought in Great Britain and the total project cost will be largely expended in South Africa, pending formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Iit
Great Britain
Box Factories in Wyander and Canyon City Reach Record Output
Wyander and Canyon City box factories operate at peak pace this year, surpassing 1920 output and exceeding prior years by half. About 150 900 apple boxes have been produced for packing stations in the Dianagan with local needs met. Crates and boxes for apples pears plums peaches cucumbers and tomatoes are manufactured in large quantities, totaling at least 300 000 packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wox
Wyandel
Canyon City
Dianagan
Cypress Cedar Demand Sparks Mill Plans at Rusken
The Steilze Manufacturing Company plans a new sawmill at Vancouver or Jave Falls to meet high cypress cedar demand. It sells at 150 to 200 dollars per thousand feet and holds about two live million feet within timber limits at Stave Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steilze Manufacturing Company, Ltd
Rusken
Vancouver
Jave Falls
Express
Stave Lake
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Endurance Claim Ad
An advertisement touts Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for heart palpitations, weakness, and breathlessness. Mrs Chadwick of Delbi Ontario reports rapid improvement after six boxes, claiming renewed vigor and ability to walk miles without fatigue. The text promotes price and mail order from The Milburn Co Limited in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlburn
Mra Chadwick
Delbi
Ont
Mulburn
T Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Dried Fruits For Thrift
Loreto C. Lynch offers frugal guidance on using dried fruits to supplement meals when fresh fruit is costly. She outlines prep steps for dried apples and desserts like apple snow, prune and apricot substitutes, and simple custards, plus tips to use figs dates and raisins to add bulk and flavor in breads, cereals, and puddings.
Edmonton Man Discovers Pure Iron at Lake Athabasca
N C Butterfield and his son report a discovery of iron near Lake Athabasca. Analyzed ore shows 646 purity with 15 100,000 ton measured off and an estimated 1,000,000 ton surface deposit. No mining needed to ship ore from the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Athabasca
N.C. Butterfield
Eton Bulletin
Joe Proves Himself True to the Hype
A personal portrait of Joe as one of the rare individuals who lives up to the high expectations set for him. The piece affirms his reliability, grit, and the sense that he genuinely embodies the qualities admired.
Fragmentary question about a husband’s photo in a local note
A torn, unclear line asks if a husband’s photograph is in a battie mise sayitt item and comments on appearance. The fragment hints at a family context with mentions of children and a good looking husband.
Corrector of Pulmonary Troubles Dr Thomas Oil Endorsed
Many testimonials show the great efficacy of Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil in relieving respiratory disorders. The oil is recommended to all who suffer from these disorders with certainty of relief as it will allay inflammation in the bronchial tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Bronella
Reindeer double in number every three years reported
The article notes reindeer populations trend upward with a three year doubling pattern. It also reports the opening of the largest sweetshop in the world in New York City, highlighting its scale and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
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