Go West: Canadians and the Shift of Population and Power
An analysis of how Canada's centre of population and manufacturing has moved westward from Montreal to near Sault Ste. Marie between 1891 and 1931, driven by mineral discoveries and northern development. The piece links westward migration to political power shifts and economic life, with implications for future provincial and national policy.
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United States
Europe
Asia
Christopher Columbus
Atlantic
Americas
Japan
Manchuria
Canada
Canadian Geographical Journal
Great Lakes
Montreal
Sault Ste. Marie
Parliament of
Kingston
Pembroke
Ontario
Sudbury
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Quebec
Churchill-Hudson Bay
Dominion
Destitute Blind in Canada Lacks Pensions Says Layton
Philip E. Layton president of the Montreal Association for the Blind criticizes Canada for having no pension system for the blind. He cites Australia New Zealand Britain Northern Ireland and the Free State as examples of welfare for the blind while noting difficulties for educated blind Canadians in finding work.
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Canada
Philip E. Layton
Montreal
Layton
Northern Ireland
Free State
Montreal Dog Theft Ring Targets Expensive Pets
Montreal faces a rising dog kidnapping racket as thieves snatch costly canines to claim rewards or sell them to kennels. J R Innes of Quebec SPCA warns the crime is growing, with dyed fur making identification difficult and pets dyed and shipped to other cities if owners refuse ransom.
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Montreal
J. R. Innes
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Quebec
Squirrel Fights Hawk In Forest Duel Over Kill
An amateur naturalist in Schweinitz Silesia reports a mid air duel between a hawk and a squirrel near a forest edge. Both fell to the ground the squirrel crawled away with wounds as the hawk lay dead bleeding from a throat wound in the pine.
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Schweinitz
Silesia
Sugars in Honey Include Levulose Dextrose and Sucrose
The article notes that levulose a non granulating fruit sugar is one of the three sugars in honey and often the pre daminating sugar. Dextrose, or grape sugar, granulates rapidly while sucrose occurs only in very small quantities in honey.
New Plan Helps Mothers Solve Cold Problems at Home
A new plan by the Vicks VapoRub makers offers mothers a better method to control colds in the home. It outlines practical steps and a public guidance approach for households to reduce cold spread and manage symptoms among family members.
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Vicks VapoRub
Vicks Plan
New Vicks Plan to Prevent Colds Introduced
Doctors and thousands report success with Vicks Plan for preventing colds in children. The program centers on Va-tro-nol nasal drops and VapoRub, promoted as a companion to reduce incidence and duration of colds, with a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.
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Vicks Plan
Vicks
Handwriting analysis reveals hidden character traits
Lawrence Hibbert presents grapho analysis claims that handwriting exposes personal traits. Readers’ letters describe it guiding self insight and social behavior, with cautions about sarcasm, emotional expression, and self understanding.
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Lawrence Aibbert
Winnipeg
Contel
Coures
W. J. S. Regina
Lawrence Hibbert
Care of
Union
Fragmentary notice on delayed replies to inquiries
A truncated editorial snippet indicates an ongoing process where responses are promised within two weeks. The text emphasizes timely replies but provides no concrete names, dates, or locations. The fragment suggests administrative workflow rather than a specific event or decision.
Prairie Grasshopper Campaign Saves Wheat Across Provinces
A Searle Grain Company report estimates anti grasshopper efforts saved 25,383,000 bushels of wheat in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Total value saved to farmers about 17,768,000 dollars with costs under 1,000,000. Alberta saved 11,839,000 bushels 18.11 percent of harvest. Saskatchewan 9,632,000 bushels 21.59 percent. Manitoba 4,412,000 bushels 15.08 percent. Infestation reduced harvest by 14,848,000 in Alberta 3,097,000 in Saskatchewan 6,344,000 in Manitoba 4,002,000.
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Prairie
Searle Grain Company
Alberts
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
United States Protest Over Persian Treatment of Aviators
The United States formally protested Persia over the treatment of two American entrants, John H. Wright and John Polando, in the England Australia air race. After a forced landing on October 28 between Mohammerah and Abadan, they were detained 24 hours despite prior permission to fly and land. They eventually withdrew from the race at Karachi, India.
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Persia
United States
John H. Wright
John Polando
Mohammerah
Abadan
United Sates
Wright
Polando
Karachi
India
Acropolis in Athens Among World's Famous Structures
The Acropolis in Athens stands as a renowned symbol of ancient architecture. Its enduring presence underscores the enduring legacy of classical design and historical significance.
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Acropolis
Athens
Uiis
Bad Weather Irritates Skin And Hands Since 1875
Cold winds and rain irritate skin causing dryness cracking and chapping. The text notes widespread discomfort from bad weather and mentions Hinds Hovey and Alco as trusted names since 1875.
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Ried
Hinds Hovey
Alco
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