Small things lead to big fortunes and futures, Trinity’s tale
A reflection on how grand outcomes arise from tiny beginnings. The piece cites Trinity Church in New York as an example, noting its origins from drift whales and frugal years, now owning substantial real estate and yielding large annual revenue. It urges today’s youth to start small, save pennies, and seize opportunities.
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Canada
Dr. Saunders
Trinity Church
New York City
Wall Street
New York
Financial District
Trinity Church Corporation
Trin
Trinity
Wall Street Journal
William II
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan Island
Ringling Brothers Consolidate Circus Empire Under John Ringling
John Ringling, once a singing clown, now rules the circus world after buying five major rivals for several million dollars. He consolidates Sells Floto Hagenback Wallace Sparks John Robinsons and the Al G Barnes Wild Animal show into the largest circuit of tented performances with their talent, menageries, equipment, and winter quarters. A fleeting line notes a diner query about a waiter’s family and Who's Who fame.
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John Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Ringling
Sells Floto
Hagenback Wallace
Sparks
John Robinson
al G. Barnes
Alberta Calves For Dakota George 108 Calves to North Dakota U for 4H Clubs
North Dakota State University ordered 1,000 Alberta calves to be distributed to boys and girls baby beef clubs across the state. The calves will be shipped in October and fed through winter for spring stock shows, as part of a livestock improvement movement led by southern Alberta rancher Dakota George 108.
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George 108
Southern Alberta
North Dakota State University
North Dakota
Home Remedy Promises Ulcerated Throat Prevention
A promotional notice advises taking a spoonful of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil at first sore throat symptoms to quell irritation and prevent ulceration. Adding a touch of sugar makes the remedy palatable and claims periodic users become immune to attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Gratifying Progress In Tree Planting In 1928 Prairie Plantations
Inspectors report 3 percent of plantations in very good condition 14 percent fair and 3 percent poor from Forest Service nurseries at Indian Head and Sutherland Sas katchewan. The piece notes five types of U S currency silver certificates gold certificates federal reserve notes national bank notes and U S notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Indian Head
Sutherland
Saskatchewan
United States
Federal Reserve
National Bank
U.S
Two Boys Perish From Starvation in Northern Quebec
At Roberval inquest, 18 year old Rene Courtois dies from hunger after missing since August 1925. His 22 year old brother Michael endured nearly two months beside the body, living on roots and berries with two matches for a fire. Found 450 miles from civilization, Rene dead and Michael near insanity before rescue. Coroner’s jury returns death by starvation and misery.
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Michael Courtois
Tie Brother
Rene
Roberval
Quebec
Rene Courtois
Michael
Pink Pills Promise Strengthen Blood and Nerves
A testimonial from Mrs Howard King of Trum NS credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with enriching her blood and restoring energy after years of weakness. She says the pills revived her ability to walk long distances and perform housework for four children. Available 50c a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard King
Dr. Williams
Dr Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Lords Queensborough Sees Rich Mineral Wealth in Canada
Lord Queensborough, chairman of the London advisory board of Canadian Securities, Limited, touring Canada, reports to Toronto that he is impressed by mineral developments from Ontario to British Columbia. He says his forthcoming investment report will be favorable. A stray ad for Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil touts relief for lame backs with claims of rapid skin absorption and tissue penetration.
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Canada
Lord Queensborough
London
Canadian Securities, Limited
Toronto
Dominion
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Thomas Eclectric
Relief Of Unemployment Manitoba Winter Public Works Program
Premier John Bracken announced a $725,000 winter construction program to relieve unemployment in Manitoba. Projects include a $225,000 unit at Selkirk Mental Hospital, a $200,000 first section of the trans Canada highway east from Whitemouth, and a $200,000 completion of the provincial Jail near Headingly. Appropriations were passed by the legislature at its last session.
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Manitoba
John Bracken
Dominion
Selkirk Mental Hospital
Whitemouth
Ontario
Headingly
Explorer Stefansson backs highway to the north
Dr. V Stefansson, famed explorer, urged building a highway from The Pas to northern points to connect with continental roads. He offered aid, called it opening the north, civilizing advance, and a boost to Western Canada's tourism appeal.
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Churchill
V. Stefansson
Pas
Canada
Worms Cause Digestive Woes in Infants and Kids
A historical health note states that pale sickly and irritable children are often afflicted by intestinal worms. It explains the parasites disrupt digestion, hinder nutrient absorption, and proposes remedies to expel worms and restore normal digestion and vigor.
Saskatoon Professor Wil Go Te Toronto To Lead Vet Research
Dr Seymour nacwen, a research professor at the University of Saskatchewan, will depart Saskatoon for Toronto to direct veterinary science at the Ontario Research Foundation. Chairman Joseph Flavele heads the foundation, funded by Ontario firms and government. Dr Hadwen, previously in Saskatoon, comes from Manchester to oversee sun light effects on white animals and parasite susceptibility in cattle and studies on fur color change in wild animals.
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Seymour Nacwen
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Toronto
Ontario Research Foundation
Ontario
Joseph Flavele
Hadwen
Manchester
England
Amputation Association Holds Montreal Convention
About 300 delegates from across Canada attended the eighth annual convention of the Amputation Association of the Great War at the Mount Royal Hotel Montreal. Sir Arthur Currie greeted members, with Dominion officers listed including A E Lambert Ont president and A Palmer British Columbia vice president. R Myers Ontario and others served on the executive. A L Schlesanger spoke for disabled U S veterans on shared wartime suffering.
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Canada
Mount Royal
Montr
Sir Arthur Currie
Dominion
A. E. Lambert
A. Palmer
British Columbia
H. Gendron
Quebec
A. Sutcliffe
W. D. Davies
Alberta
EA. Baker
Ontario
A. Blain
Saskatchewan
C. J. Brown
T. B. Chettle
Manitoba
R. Myers
A. L. Schlesanger
U.S
Prospecting Activity in Manitoba and Northern Saskatchewan
The article notes the volume of mineral prospecting by listing annual claims staked in districts. In 1928 Pasmining district recorded 7,335 claims, Cold Lake district 1,490, Winnipeg district 2,118, with over 20,000 mineral claims currently on record in Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan. The piece references Minard's liniment alongside these mining notes.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Pas
Cold Lake
Winnipeg
Saskatch
Soviet Inaugurates Continuous Production Week
In a move tied to the recent Soviet government changes, Sunday work was abolished as a universal day of rest. A new continuous production week is adopted across many trades and institutions. Employees retain regular hours and a rest day, while work continues without a weekly shutdown by other workers.
Martin Appointed Dominion Lands Commissioner in Interior
J. W. Martin is named commissioner of Dominion Lands in the Department of the Interior succeeding the late J. W. Greenway. Martin has long service in the department, previously acting commissioner after Greenway's death about a year ago. He was born in Goderich in 1879 and held roles from a lands agent at Lethbridge to inspector at Medicine Hat and Calgary, later acting superintendent in Edmonton, and came to Ottawa in 1928 as assistant to Greenway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Martin
J. W. Martin
Dominion Lands
Department of the Interior
J. W. Greenway
Martin
Greenway
Goderich
Peace River
Lethbridge
Dominion
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Ottawa
Firebrick and Fireclay Products Across Canada
Firebricks and fireclay shapes are made from domestic clays in Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Refractory bricks are also produced in Nova Scotia and Ontario. A Manchester sexton notes a death entry for a male infant three months old with no spouse.
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Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Manchester
Population growth in Australia and New Zealand 1928 data
Commonwealth statisticians report Australia’s population declined by 101,992 in 1928 while New Zealand rose to 1,466,052 with an increase of 16,862. NSW leads with 2,435,280 residents followed by Victoria 1,760,689 Queensland 916,689 SA 579,348 WA 405,878 Tasmania 216,? and capital cities total 3,018,?
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Comonwealth
Australia
Commonwealth
New Zealand
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Asthma Relief Promises Immediate Breath Help
Asthma sufferer relief described as immeasurable by Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, with claims of long history in alleviating severe cases. The snippet also notes large sums spent on Canadian visitor ads and new hotels, plus a medical fact about blood flow through the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
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Yoo
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Ora
Minard's
Neers
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Woads
Tee Tat Bonney Co
Lterren
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Paul Se. Went
Momtrtal
Reson Fuyors
Wil Go
Wrigley’s
Wrigley
Amputation Association
Montreal
Nort
Minard’s Vale
Liniment
Russ
Europe
Japan
U.S. Department of Commerce
Minard
Pier Te Relief Boer
Corns
Sybilla Spahr
Kitchener Tonsilitis Co
Kitchener
Hunter-Martin & CO. & CO
Regina
SASK
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