Canada Needs Aggressive Immigration to Fuel Growth
The essay argues for a population and land strategy highlighting Sir Clifford Sifton’s push for agricultural settlers over mass urban immigration. It cites Professor Fay urging trained agricultural workers, soldier settlement success, and the need for land access, capital, and cooperative rural development with federal marketing support to ensure profitable farming and population increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Belgium
Clifford Sifton
Toronto Board of Trade
Sir Clifford Sifton
Clifford
C. R Fay
Toronto University
Soldier Settlement Board
Professor Fay
Legends on Rocks at Vancouver Island Shores
Carvings along Sproat Lake and Great Central Lake in Vancouver Island are analyzed as at least 2000 years old, suggesting a long history of Indigenous inhabitants and prompting renewed interest in regional legends and ancient activity.
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Vancouver
Sproat Lake
Great Central Lake
Vancouver Island
Native Legend Of Mammoth Beings On Vancouver Island
Indian tradition places giant prehistoric monsters near Alberni where Chief Quatiat lived. Some say the old leader existed in invisible form and had a remarkable record of vanquishing creatures like those carved in the indigenous totems.
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Vancouver Island
Quatiat
Alberni
Portraits of Saints Found in Rome Hypogeum
Contempor ary portraits of St Peter and St Paul are believed discovered in a Roman hypogeum unearthed during garage construction. Archaeologist Prof Lantiani backs authenticity, noting a crypt and a Christian church with early frescoes. The portraits are thought to have been painted from life.
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Peter and
Paul
Lantiani
Use Minara's Liniment for the Fiu
The line warns that riding a bicycle near the city of Constantinople is a serious offense. The odd phrasing suggests a satirical or censored notice, possibly from an old periodical page. No identifiable people or organizations are provided.
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City of
Constantinople
Sunday in Japan Tabloos Imp perial Sabbath Recognition
Sunday is proclaimed a national rest day in Japan as imperial offices close and schools halt, reflecting Christian influence in a non Christian nation. The change boosts theater business in villages while laborers struggle with limited time off.
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Tablo
Japan
True Remedy For Systematic Catarrh Reported
Woodstock resident Chas H Webb credits Catarrhozone Inhaler for relief from long standing systematic catarrh after two months of treatment. He also used Ferrozone to build up his system and says the combination is unbeatable. Catarrhozone Co Montreal advertises two month treatment for one dollar and a small size for 50 cents.
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Chas. H. Webb
Woodstock
Catarrhozone
Webb
The
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Father and Helen discuss housing a guest for the night
Father asks if the young man will stay all night and Helen confirms he will if there is room. She worries about where to put him as they consider accommodations for a visitor.
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Father
Helen
Prince of Wales Urges Education and Discipline to Indian Youth
The Prince of Wales speaks to University youth in India urging undimmed love for learning, hard work, discipline, order, and friendly cooperation. His speech emphasizes understanding youth views, sharing imperial ideals, and laying a foundation for future governance as today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders.
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Prince of Wales
University
India
Montreal Gazette
Baby’s Own Tablets Advertised For Spring Ailments
The piece warns that variable Canadian spring weather harms infants and keeps them indoors. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co offering stomach and bowel relief, claiming prevention of colds fevers and colic, sold for 25 cents a box from Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Many Qualities of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promote Health
The advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for coughs and colds, sore throats, sprain swelling, and persistent sores. It claims to speed healing of cuts and contusions and portrays the product as a portable medicine chest.
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Thomas
Pakowski Bird Reserve Development Agreement Signed
The Canadian Government and P Chester Thompson, managing director of the Thompson Oil Syndicate, have completed a contract to develop the Pakowski Bird Reserve of about 1960 acres in Southern Alberta near the US border for oil and gas. Work is to begin by June 1 of the current year.
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Pakowski
Alberta
United States
P. Chester Thompson
Thompson Oil Syndicate
Less Drinking in British Isles Decline in Alcohol Expenditure
The United Kingdom Alliance states a 14.5 percent drop in spending on alcoholic liquors in 1921 versus 1920, reflecting reduced consumption across the United Kingdom and its territories.
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British Isles
United Kingdom Alliance
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For Fabrics
The Diamond Dyes package claims to dye or tint worn garments and draperies without streaks fading or running. It guarantees perfect home results even for first time users and guides whether fabric is wool silk linen cotton or mixed. Millions of women have used Diamond Dyes for fifty one years to refresh old clothing and textiles.
Family health testimonial from Niagara Falls reader
Mrs Catherine Dempsey of $2 Bridge Street testifies her family benefited from Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery after her son suffered yellow jaundice. She praises the alcohol free tonic as a blood maker and restorative nerve tonic with no after effects. She also notes prior use of Anuric Tablets.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Gerald
Dr. Pierce
Catherine Dempsey
Bridge St
Pierce
Golden Medical
Halitas Unemployment Association Attacks Parliament Over Canadian Starvation
The group censures Parliament for neglecting Canadians starving mentally and physically amid plant profits. A resolution urges the government to act to save Canadian children and support a loan of 500 or more as a duty within a capitalist framework. A second resolution echoes the same call regarding Nova Scotia government.
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Dominion
Halitas Unemployment Association
Parliament of
Canada
Nova Scotia
Local Goods Promoted By Dr Pierce Medicines
Windsor Ontario readers are urged to trust Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for lung issues headaches and general well being. Claims include relief for expectant mothers and praise from Mrs Eben Harding. Free confidential advice offered by the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY with a Bridgeburg Ontario lab reference.
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Windsor
Ont
Savings worth twice: early $100 now buys near equal value
A statistician at dinner noted that twenty years ago a man who saved $100 would now have more than $200, allowing nearly the same purchasing power as the original amount. The remark highlights long term savings growth and inflation erosion.
World Happenings Briefly Told
Ipswich style: 1922 Winnipeg population 283852 up 1.0 from 1921. Dominion exhibition train to tour France. Niagara growers to resist daylight saving. Motion to exclude Oriental immigration in Canada. Prohibition agents dump 35000 gallons of alcohol into Chicago River. Reichstag rejected reparations levy demand as impossible. Canada receives 6514500 from Britain for army occupation. no further reparations. Kelloges Asthma Remedy promotes relief and hope for sufferers.
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Dominion
France
Canada
Niagara Peninsula
Hamilton
Falls
WS. McQuarrie
New Westminster
Chicago
England's Crops Shrink as 1921 Area Declines
The Ministry of Agriculture reports England and Wales show 781000 fewer cultivated acres in 1921 than 1918. Wheat sown in 1921 totaled 1976000 acres, up 101000 from 1920, reflecting postwar agricultural adjustments.
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England
Wales
Ministry of Agriculture
King George approves war medal grants for allied helpers
The king authorized silver and bronze medals for allied nationals who risked their lives aiding British troops behind enemy lines. Awards total 133 silver and 573 bronze, with 28 honorary OBE appointments and over 1,060 letters of thanks. Medals to be distributed through Brussels and Paris embassies soon.
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George
Order of the
Brussels
Paris
Shortage of housing delays military quarters in England
The British War Office reports a house shortage affecting both army and civilians in England. Many hundreds of ex soldiers with families occupy married men quarters under home command, depriving married soldiers of housing, and the army council must now secure possession of these quarters.
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England
British War Office
Army Council
Brake rods and connecting parts maintenance advice
A monthly inspection should be made of the brake rods and connecting parts of your car. Clean off all accumulated dirt and rust so they will act freely and efficiently. Apply a half and half solution of kerosene and lubricating oil so the brakes work easier and better.
Tanlac Boosts Appetite and Energy, Springfield Man Says
Jos B Drake of 430 Belmont Ave Springfield Mass credits Tanlac with renewed appetite and stomach tone. He states he lost weight and now eats well, with rheumatism eased and overall vitality restored. He calls Tanlac grand medicine and notes it is sold by druggists.
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Tanlac
Jos. B. Drake
Belmont Ave
Springfield
Mass
Taniae
German War Losses Estimated One in Seven Killed
General von Altrock reports a wartime study of official records showing Germany suffered about 1 in 7 deaths among armed men. Total German dead reached 1 808 545 with 4 246 779 wounded. officers lost 53 000 killed and 96 000 wounded. total deaths and war related deaths around 12 000 000.
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von Altrock
Germany
Increase in Okanagan Orchards
At least one thousand acres of new orchard will be planted in the West Okanagan Valley irrigation district this spring. Figures come from nursery reps who have sold trees to residents and potential orchardists in the Okanagan district.
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West
Okanagan Valley
Okanagan District
Very Desirable Mr. Softleigh Square Meal Exchange
A brief, punchy exchange features Mr. Softleigh and a tramp. The tramp asks for a square meal, but the response describes a round meal with no end, creating a witty, clipped dialogue snippet from a historical play or caption.
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Mr. Softleigh
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A South Africa reader extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for strength and recovery after ailments. The letter notes long use, safety for all ages, and a sisterly recommendation urging trial of the medicine.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. F. Resu
6Th Ave
Mayfair
Forbesburg
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Gar
Carter
Cutters Steet
Gutter Saag
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Rome
Minara
Fiu
Minard
the Prince and
Halifax
Greater
Winnipeg
Wirth
Reichstag
A. B. Copp
Commons
Kelloge
Putnam’s
Joseph Drake
Okanagan
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