What The Census Tells
Canada’s decennial census shows population growth of 18 percent over ten years led by Western provinces, urban areas surpassing rural, and birth origins with 77 percent native born. Denominations show Catholics largest, literacy up to 92.34 percent, and school attendance rising with 25.82 percent growth among ages 5 to 24. Agriculture gains rely on prairie provinces. farms enlarge while land values fall but farm comforts expand through mechanization and infrastructure.
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World's Largest Harmonica, Eight Feet Long
A Detroit man constructed a harmonica eight feet in length that is played by seven performers at once, claiming the title of the world's largest. The unusual instrument showcases local ingenuity and novelty craftsmanship from Detroit.
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Salmon Vitamin D Levels Compared to Cod Liver Oil
Tests show canned salmon contains 60 to 80 percent as much vitamin D as cod liver oil, indicating a substantial source of this nutrient. Researchers note the nutrient content varies by preparation and brand, but salmon remains a notable vitamin D option.
Graf Zeppelin cuts transatlantic trips cost per mile
The Graf Zeppelin completes ten crossings from Germany to Brazil at a previously unimagined low cost. Total expenses drop from an expected 30,000 to about 16,100 dollars, roughly two dollars per mile, according to reports. The article notes the voyage covers days to three.
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Brazil
Jam Rejuvenation Tip For Households
A dated home tip advises discarding hardened jam from a previous season or reserving it for cooking. Submerge the jam pots in a large bowl of cold water, remove covers, and place the bowl in a hot oven. The jam will liquefy and, when cooled, regain smoothness and flavor.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Tablets Take Action
An ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a sour stomach remedy. It emphasizes the genuine product in a familiar blue wrapper and promotes tablet form as a convenient alternative, claiming each tablet equals a teaspoon of the liquid version.
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Skeleton Of Soldier Found In Quebec
Workmen excavating in Old Three Rivers unearthed the remains of a young French soldier killed defending the city against an Iroquois attack on August 23, 1653. A brass platter leather sabre sheath bearing the regiment number and a bark container with cloth fragments were found near the bones.
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Old Three Rivers
Right hand regained after Kruschen salts claim
A reader recounts severe rheumatic pain and sleepless nights from arm and hand numbness. After trying Kruschen salts, she reports dramatic improvement within three weeks, sleep restoration, and ongoing relief, attributing benefits to the salts boosting liver and kidney function to flush uric acid deposits.
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New British Plane Features Revolving Transparent Turret
A new British military aircraft includes a revolving transparent turret that lets the gunner sit shielded from wind while aiming. The design promises improved visibility and protection during operations.
Liver Bile Cure Ad Slips Into Fragmented Ad Tag
A jagged OCR fragment touts liver related remedies and a worm exterminator. It mentions Cal No Cal and a cryptic line about hearing a tune, then notes coal smoke caused extensive damage to English buildings over 25 years and ends with mothers needing worm remedies for children.
Strange survival of seeds in foxglove growths
J H Howell in the London Times notes a curious pattern: after hillside woods are cut, foxglove blooms cover the slope the next year, even where none were seen before. The following year the crop halves, and after several years the foxgloves disappear entirely, raising questions about seed origin and dormancy.
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J. H. Howell
London Times
Prince of Wales aids Scilly Island workers with jobs and training
The Christian Science Monitor reports the Prince of Wales replaced one retiring farmer on Scilly with two unemployed Welsh miners and sent a Duchy of Cornwall expert to teach agriculture. He pays them from his pocket until crops are harvested, reflecting his benevolent outreach. An employer offers a clerk position starting at pay deemed fair, while a recent graduate questions long-term affordability.
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Retarding Influence Cuts in Provincial Spending
A Toronto Star editorial notes a widespread drive to cut expenses across the province affecting high schools, colleges, and households with 192 income. The piece argues reduced spending slows business recovery, asserting the trend is inevitable and uncontested.
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Toronto Star
Aspirin promises instant relief for many pains
The advertisement extols aspirin as instantly relieving headaches and other pains with one tablet, claiming no heart depression or harmful after-effects. It touts uses for sciatica, lumbago, rheumatism, neuritis, and menstrual discomfort, urging buyers to look for the aspirin trademark on every box and reject substitutes.
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