Canada in the Jubilee Year Prompts British Interest
The article notes Canada’s Jubilee year celebrations and postwar growth boost, highlighting the Prince of Wales visit, memorial ceremonies in Ottawa, Laurier statue unveiling, and the Peace Bridge inauguration as ties with Britain. It argues Canada’s prosperity and potential attract British attention and early 20th century optimism for immigration and economic expansion.
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Canada
British Isles
United States
Dominion
Furl
Py Wales
Prince George
Baldwin
Ogain
Great Prlta
Peace Tower
Ottawa
Prince of Wales
Wilfrid Laurier
Great Britain
Washington
Howe
Canad
Motor Casualties Rise Amid Safety Debates
A 1900s style defense of road safety laments rising motor casualties despite regulations. It argues many crashes are preventable and blames reckless drivers as well as the innocent victims. The article notes Berlin’s “For Children Only” hotel for minors, a welfare-run facility with no recreation, housing about 20 youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Calims
Bret Notel
Chidren Kent
Berin
Quota Law Urged To Shape Canadian Immigration Policy
The Sentinel Toronto argues for a Canada wide quota law to balance Central European immigration while promoting British and Nordic settlers. It warns of national decline if policy continues as before, citing U S experience and the need to unit flood of newcomers. In Saskatchewan a hunting season opens after November 15 to 30 for a protected animal, per the commissioner's report amid rising numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Sentinel Toronto
Sasichewan
Fame Commissioner
Broadway After Hours Dim in Darkest Stretch
Broadway in New York becomes notably dim after two to three o'clock in the morning once commercial lights and electric signs fade. The once bright main street appears subdued as late hours stretch on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
United States
Pedal Propelling Craft Abandoned For Atlantic Crossing
Lancashire men Edward Tierney and Dick Hayman abandon plans to cross the Atlantic in the pedal propelled Carrie. After testing the 11 foot steel hull boat they report it leaks badly and is useless. They hoped to power a windmill driven propeller by pedal or hand force, but concede the crossing may be impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Stallare
Edward Tiercey
Dick Hayman
Lancashire
Carrie
Tierney
Hapman
Death of J Ogden Armour Ends Billion Dollar Era
J Ogden Armour, once master of a billion dollar annual business and a Chicago banking figure, died in London at 64. He led Armour and Company, founded by his father Philip D Armour, and years of taking reduced holdings left him largely out of finance. Estimates say he declined 150 million for his stake and was once among the world’s richest men. His rise and fall reflect shifts from Civil War prosperity to later financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Armour
Euch
London
Armen and Cumpans
Philip D. Armour
Armour
Se Xin
Federal Revenue Office
Chicago
Defta
J. Ogden
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Putnam's
Byrd postpones South Pole trip due to dangers
Commander Richard E. Byrd announces postponement of his South Pole expedition until next year after warning that hasty preparations could invite serious danger. He had earlier hoped to start in the fall and faced warnings that the voyage would be perilous and difficult to arrange this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
South Pole
Richard E. Byrd
Paris
Byedex
Williams Pink Pills Boost Vitality for Anemia Sufferers
Advert says Williams Pink Pills restore strength for anemia caused fatigue indigestion sleeplessness and nervousness. A testimonial from Herbert Nagle Ludlow notes improvement after taking the pills and urges readers to obtain them from local traders or have them mailed postpaid from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Herbert Nagle
Ludlow Nik
Metor
Wiliams Ville
Sour Traceists
Welte
Dr Willais Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Old-Fashioned Remedies Spark Doctor and Mother Dispute
A young wife urges a doctor to treat her infant with a simple remedy she believes in. The physician dismisses the method as old-fashioned, while the mother defends it as plainly familiar. The exchange highlights generational differences in medical beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
If Your Boss Is Not Satisfactory Explain and Resign
The text suggests motioning concerns to a boss who is unsatisfactory and resigning if needed. It frames a prudent, sensible approach where appearance is irrelevant compared with finding better circumstances. It implies a general philosophy of leaving unfavorable situations.
Iris the Air Dreadnaught Largest Flying Ship for Britain
Britain unveils a massive military aeroplane named Iris described as the world’s largest flying ship. Built of duraluminum and stainless steel, it features a 50 knot water launch, a five-man crew, folding bunks, a noise free radio room, water storage, and electric cooking. It claims a one hour airborne endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Great Britain
Occupation and relocation plans for Marlborough House
The text describes preparations to occupy Marlborough House and move the Prince from York House in London. It notes proximity to Marlborough House, historic associations with King Edward VI, and Queen Alexandra’s passing influencing the choice of residence. Details are fragmented and unclear.
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York House
Canada
Marlborough House
Edward VI
Kingward
Queen Alexandra
Large Pips Organ Project for St Patrick’s Cathedral
A monumental pipe organ with over 10 000 pipes and 375 stop consoles is being built for St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City at a cost of 134000 dollars. The piece notes the organ’s string-ensemble effect and cites broad public praise for Dr Thomas’ Effeptile Om as a healing remedy, while a brief aside mentions cassava flour imported from Java.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa St Louiso
St Patrick’s Cathedral
New York City
Thomas
Cougars Wipe Out Sheep Flock On Courtenay Island
Sheep owners on eastern Vancouver Island report a cougar attack that wiped out an entire flock on Courtenay Island. A local farmer shot three cougars at night, with two more killed earlier by Mr Smarth. A provincial bounty of 49 per cougar exists, while bears also terrorize Nanaimo and Oyster River districts.
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Corter Island
Vancouver Island
Cover Island
Smith
Courtenay
Smarth
Nanaimo
Oyster River
Death of famed author James Oliver Carwood in Canada North stories writer
James Oliver Carwood, noted author of stories of the Canadian North and conservationist, died at home in Omosso Men after a streptococcus infection confined him to bed for a week. A pioneer outdoors writer, he began his career as a newspaper man in 1908 and later worked as a Canadian government explorer and descriptive writer. He published several novels and was descended from Captain Murray through his paternal line. He was born June 12, 1878.
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James Oliver Carwood
Omosso
Carwood
Arctic
Curwood
Marrayat
James Moran
Abigail (GritMn) Carmoee
Expedition Aims to Photograph White Indians in Amazon
De Herbert Spencer Dickey and wife with photographer Noice sail from Brooklyn aboard the Francis to Para and Manaos Brazil for a six month expedition. They plan to travel 1,009 miles up the Amazon by pack and canoe to reach a legendary tribe near the Orinoco headwaters aided by about forty native guides and carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspar Whitney
South America
Orinoco River
Herbert Spencer Dickey
FRGS
Noice
Pathe
Brooklyn
Booth
Francis
Para
Manaoa
Brazil
Amazon River
Danish Inventors Claim Breakthrough in Colored Film
Gan Make Colores Films Tac reports Carl Astrup a Danish actor and Viggo Jensen an engineer have perfected a practical process for colored film production and sold the rights to a U S company. The inventors are to receive one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tac
Noveluaves
Carl Astrup
Viggo Jensen
United States
College Man Breaks World Breath-Holding Record
Gaylor a Wesleyan senior from Clinton, Massachusetts, set a new world breath-holding mark of 14 minutes 2 seconds at Middleton Connecticut after preconditioning with extended breathing and three oxygen breaths. Wesleyan professor KL Schneider confirms test authenticity via chest and diaphragmatic motion records.
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Middleton
Conn
Gaylor
Clitondate Mass
Wesleyan
University of California
KL. Schneider
Aviation progress pushes aviation toward commercial air use
The article notes advances in American aviation as it moves toward commercial air travel. It highlights factory progress and the push for orderly development under government guidance with P MacCracken and Wotan Wy leading aviation commerce efforts.
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Amer
Nou
Wotan Wy
P MacCracken
A Man of Rare Profanes The Golden Medical Discovery
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is praised for increasing appetite and digestion, enriching blood, and clearing skin. The article notes Pierce's Western beginnings, the World's Dispensary in Buffalo, and calls on readers to request tablets or liquid form or send 10 cents for a trial package from Dr Pierce's Bridgewater branch.
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Breary
Ray V. Pierce
Western
Butta
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Pierce
Bridgeware
Ont
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Gan
Colores
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