Taxation Problems Discussed by Federal and Provincial Leaders
A Ottawa conference on taxation underlines that direct and income taxes across Dominion and provinces cause duplication and raised costs. Provinces and municipalities face growing expenditures with insufficient revenue while taxpayers bear the burden, prompting calls for simplified collection and unified income tax handling.
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Sone Ipel
Wassh
Canada
Khers
Repre Wat Dives
Cntown
Vene
Ottawa
Blick
Manitoba
Anc
Feasuo
Tnd
Farinas
Black
Dominion
Captain A Rat Bw Found Young Officer Was Not So Stupid
A fragment from a naval exchange shows a young midshipman greeting the grim captain. The captain retorts about the family sending him to the navy, and the midshipman replies that things have changed since the captain’s day. The scene hints at generational shifts aboard ship.
Germany leads in zeppelin progress and postwar plans
A fragmentary wartime era summary notes Germany achieving superior results from dirigibles, urging restraint on factory razing and reparations while highlighting ongoing commercial potential. It mentions war aims, economic recovery, and a stray comment about antiseptics and darkened living conditions.
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Germany
Zeppelin
Prevention Use of Saap ane Water Advised By Mesica
A fragmentary report cites De Me Ewing of Cornell Medical School advocating safe water and aspirin use to prevent cancer. The text suggests expert opinion on ulcers, stomach irritation, and protective measures, though many words are garbled.
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de Me Ewing Proensor
Patholo Cornel Medical School
Ontario Academy of Mestt
Arom Biog
Diamond Dyes Color It New With Diamond Dyes
Advertising copy for Diamond Dyes detailing cold water tinting and permanent color advice. Describes dyeing options for wool, cotton, linen, and mixtures, including lingerie, dress materials, draperies, and hangings with simple instructions and product warnings. Mentions packaging directions and availability for various fabric types.
Radio Signal Race At Grand Central Palace Exposition
Two radio signals circled the globe in opposite directions during the third National Exposition in Grand Central Palace New York. Eastbound signal won by a seed, relayed only three times, over five seconds. Westbound took six seconds with one extra relay. Points listed included Paris, Saigon, French Indochina, and San Francisco.
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Grand Centra Palace
York
Elas
Paris
Saison
Predicts Cheap Aircraft Will Be Sold For 500 Dollars
Airplane manufacturer H G Fokker predicts aircraft may fall to 500 dollars within 20 years. He forecasts Atlantic flights in ten years and 24 hour cross continental mail service. He notes 9 percent of European planes are military or naval.
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H.G. Fokker
Tee
Atlantic
Fokker
Europe
Drought Era Spurs Alberta Ranching Plan
A fragmented report notes a proposed shift of land from farming to cattle range in Alberta. Federal and provincial governments plan a conference before Christmas to discuss reconfiguring acres east of the Red Deer and Bow Rivers for ranching, with spring offers to farmers. Experts warn turning cultivated fields back to pasture could take decades, with sheep aiding weed control and gradual grass recovery.
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Red Deer
Tiley
Alberta
United
No Loss To Canada Country Can Get Along
Mexico plans to close its consular offices in Canada a move seen as risking bilateral ties. The piece argues Canada will adapt, while Mexicans in Canada face greater risk without consular support and Canadians in Mexico may suffer from reduced protection.
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Mexico
Camsular
Canada
Indiffer
General Gordon’s Bible with Queen Vietona at Windsor Castle
A damaged OCR describes General Gordon’s Bible given by his sister to Queen Vietona, housed in Windsor Castle’s private and royal libraries, with notes in margins and an ornate display. It notes collectors’ interest and auction prospects, highlighting a treasured, historic Bible.
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Queen Vietona
Windsor Castle
Windsor
General Gordon
Vietria
Alberta Boundary Established Sine Between Provinces
After eleven years of work engineer R W Cauley completed the boundary survey between Alberta and British Columbia. This year the line was laid from the international boundary to north of the Peace River block, with expectations it will not be extended until northern development requires it.
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Alberta
B.C
British Columbia
R. W. Cauley
Downtain
Smoky River
Peace River
Blood Graft Method Promised Youth Renewal Claims
Biologist Dr Javorski asserts a new blood graft procedure rejuvenates youth after animal trials and initial human tests. He describes a series of experiments and says several subjects volunteered, seeking renewal through the method in Paris.
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Paris
Javerse
Javorski
Britain Tests Political Reforms Amid Election Debate
The article notes Britain readiness to experiment as voters weigh the Tabor party funding and election process. It cites long political experience and the willingness to try new approaches, while suggesting the present election is only part of a broader process. It also mentions Ontario settlers, a bacon factory initiative, a fish-based dietary powder, and a declining ostrich feather trade in South Africa.
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Britain
Tabor Party
Toronto Globe
South Africa
New Departure In Dentistry For Dogs In London
A veterinary advance introduces false teeth for dogs. Professor FT Hobday, royal veterinary surgeon, fitted springs and wires to a Schipperke after loss of teeth. Eighteen months after the appeal, the dog received reinforced dentures and resumed chewing mutton. The result shows the animal attacking bone with vigor again.
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London
FT. Hobday
King George
Schipperke
Hobday
Hen Hie
Record Submarine Voyage Sets Longest Undersea Cruise
The longest voyage ever undertaken by an undersea craft was completed by K-26 of the British navy. The ship traversed 20,000 miles and lasted several months with officers and crew aboard the submarine without assistance from a parent vessel. Johannes Brun built the fast submarine in France in 1863, but had likely not imagined the tremendous scope of this new invention.
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Aghout
Johannes Brun
France
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