Britain cannot impose imperial wheat tariff says Ramsay MacDonald
A Canadian commentary explains Britain's firm stance against a food tariff to favor Empire wheat. It outlines Britain's need to buy cheap food and sell manufactured goods, arguing no tariff on food despite Empire sentiment. It contrasts Canada and Argentina, noting Canada's manufacturing strength and coal, and warns against bitterness toward Britain.
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Dominions
Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
Great Britain
Labour
Baldwin
Lloyd George
United States
Canada
Germany
Argentina
Australia
Snd
India
Russia
China
Japan
Europe
King's Yorkshire Visit Cancelled At Parade
A planned royal review for a boys brigade in Yorkshire was cancelled at the last moment. A local notable stood in for the King and ticket holders were notified. A boy requesting two tickets for his parents learned they would not be disappointed saying they were coming to see someone else.
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Yorkshire
Canada’s wild life yields vast yearly revenue
Dr. H F Lewis of the Department of the Interior notes Canada’s wild life holds a capital value near one billion dollars with a yearly business turnover around 49 million dollars. The figure includes the fur harvest fish and their impact on sports goods sales. Miller’s Worm powders claim to destroy intestinal worms and restore nutrition in children.
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Canada
H. F. Lewis
Department of the Interior
Dependable Canadian Eggs Gain Popularity in Breakfast Diet
The article notes that higher grade Canadian eggs are now viewed as safe for any breakfast and need not be broken before serving. Grading has driven production and consumption to more than double in the last decade. It also touts Douglas Egyptian Liniment as unrivaled for rapid relief of muscular rheumatism, lame back, inflammation, burns, and felons.
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Douglas
Western Canada Wheat Crop Estimate Compared to Canada
The government projects Western Canada wheat at 362 million bushels, exceeding last year’s nationwide crop of 304.52 million. The note highlights regional production strength versus total national yield.
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Western
Canada
Northern Indians Face Winter Distress Await Federal Relief
Minister of Interior T. G. Murphy says steps will be taken to ease distress among northern reserves where trapping failures reduce cash income. He notes southern reserves are in better shape and federal aid may be avoided there, while white trappers under provincial licenses have depleted fur stocks, prompting an urgent relief survey and early aid planned.
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T. G. Murphy
Murphy
Indian Affairs Branch
Interior Department
Nervous energy booster claims in old ad copy
An advertising notice touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a nerve tonic that enriches blood and restores vitality. It urges readers with fatigue poor appetite and lack of ambition to take the pills sold for 60 cents per box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Backward Flying Plane Stirs Crowds At Templehof
Reporters and aviation fans gathered at Templehof to see a new German monoplane described as flying backward. The craft is a Rocke-Wulf ente with its tail carried forward by a 21 foot forward stabilizer. The crowd thrived on the spectacle as engineers tested this endurance showcase.
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Templehof
More Cigarettes Used os People In United States
The United States shows rising cigarette consumption with about 1,000 per person last year and an extra 200 million in the first eight months this year. Benjamin D. Hill of the Commerce Department predicts the rise will continue through year end.
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United States
Benjamin D. Hill
Tobacco Division
Department of Commerce
Canada Airways Survey Highlights Extensive Network
A Dominion survey reports Canadian air services cover nearly 7000 miles of modern airways. It lists 22 hubs, 370 private pilots, 370 commercial pilots, 311 air engineers, 407 aircraft and 71 airports.
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Canadian Airways
Canada
Dominion
Finishing Livestock For Market Beef in Lethbridge Area
The Red Label beef organization forecasts a strong year in the Lethbridge area with better feed availability and lower cattle prices. They expect more cattle in prime condition for slaughter than last year, aiming to build on prior successes despite ongoing or looming regulations on bread weight in several states.
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Lethbridge
Red Label
Four Doses Relieved Cholera Attack in Winnipeg
Mr W J Cooper recalls arriving in Canada with his family including a six year old son severely ill with cholera. A station attendant suggested Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry which he could obtain in Winnipeg. After four doses the child recovered and was cheerful by the next morning.
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W. J. Cooper
Maughan
Abe
Canada
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