A Positive Outlook on Canadian National Railways 1922
The Minister of Railways reports CN Railways 1922 results show a $60.25 million deficit but a better year over 1921 with a surplus of $2.20 million on operation. Costs declined, economies grew, and prospects improve as fixed charges fall. Sir Henry Thornton and CNR leaders urge pride and effort from all employees to sustain success and reduce tax burdens through efficiencies.
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House of Commons
Canadian National Railways
Grand Trunk
Sir Henry Thornton
Eed
Stailways
Ststen
Ion
Meighen
Canada
Canadian National
Sir Henry
C.N.R
Paupers Decreasing In England
England today supports fewer paupers and prisoners than at any time since 1911. Thirteen years ago 117 indigent persons per 10 000 population lived at state expense, compared to 70 today. In 1911 inmates of prisons and reformatories averaged 13.6 per 10 000 population versus 3 now.
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England
Why They Laughed Headmaster Key and Spanish titles
A headmaster named Key sought to interest students in manners abroad. He described Spain where an eminent person is called Don rather than Sir. He imagined being styled Don Key and wondered why listeners laughed.
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Spain
Household Hints Valuable Recipes For the Busy Housewife
The article presents practical fills for mince pie and raisin filling using tomatoes, lemon, spices, sugar, vinegar, and salt. It gives steps to cook the green tomatoes with raisins, then prepare a cornstarch glaze and bake in a pie. It also includes a basic pie crust method with flour shortening salt and ice water.
You May Be Ill To Night Nerviline Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Nerviline for disordered stomach cramps indigestion neuralgia and headaches. It claims twenty drops in sweetened water ease pain and aid sleep with internal or external uses and notes large 35c bottles sold widely. The final line remarks a man who never speaks harshly to his wife is considerate or cautious.
Child Health Note on Indigestion in Children
A short health ad claims childhood indigestion as common and dangerous, praising Baby’s Own Tablets as the best remedy. A Quebec mother testimonial from Mrs. Jos Lunette supports the claim, and Paley’s Own Tablets are offered for 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams’ Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Jos. Lunette
Immaculate Conception
Que
Paley
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
New Brain Imaging Method Demonstrated at University Hospital
University Hospital Philadelphia researchers led by Drs Frazier Fay and Grail used flashlights to photograph a living baby's brain without harming the patient. The technique promises aid in treating hydrocephalus and cerebral tumors. The report notes Holloway's Corn Remover as a highly effective remedy with rare failures.
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University Hospital
Philadelphia
Chiles Frazier
Temple Fay
Francis C. Grail
Alberta to ship live poultry east to modernize trade
The Province plans to shift from cold storage to live poultry shipments to Eastern Canada. Experimental shipments last year led the Alberta Poultry Department to expect a revolutionary change, with railways agreeing to provide special eight-tie cars with wire sides and feeding facilities.
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Alberta
Canada
Poultry Department
Diamond Earrings Offer Calming Comment
He criticizes hair arrangement while she smiles and jokes about wearing diamond earrings to please him. The exchange reveals domestic tension and a lighthearted response centered on jewelry.
Overcoat Conversation Sparks Muffler Comment
A brief quip from the Boston Transcript captures a private exchange about a loud overcoat. The reply notes wearing a 4A muffler to dampen the noise.
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Boston Transcript
Minard’s Liniment for Coughs and Coids
Minard’s Liniment advertised for coughs and colds. The brief item notes the product by name and claims relief, typical of a medicine advertisement in the era. The snippet emphasizes cure claims and consumer use.
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Minard’s
Coughs & Coids
Lifesaving Equipment Provision for British Columbia Coast
Hon. Ernest Lapointe announced planned lifesaving gear for the British Columbia coast. The report on the Alaskan wreck is pending, and a vessel will be stationed at Bamfield to coordinate with lighthouses via wireless. Inspection scope for boats 100 tons and up is under review by his department.
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British Columbia
Ernest Lapointe
Marine and Fisheries
House of Commons
A. W. Neill
Comox
Alberni
Lapointe
Neill
Heligoland Braces for End as Fortifications Vanish
Heligoland, once a wartime fortress guarding Kiel Canal, disintegrates under years of dynamite blasts. German scientists warn the red and white sandstone crag may collapse into the North Sea within years without protective action. The 100 foot high island, less than a mile long, has already seen cliffs slip away as demolition proceeds under British and French direction.
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Kiel Canal
North Sea
Canadians hold a billion and a quarter in savings
The Ottawa Journal notes Canadians possess a tidy sum of 1.25 billion dollars in bank savings along with low unemployment, revived trade, improving rail issues, sound national revenues, and social and industrial peace, contrasting with timid, wailing Jeremiahs in Parliament.
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Ottawa Journal
Sundial Erected by Great Grandfather Nearly a Century Ago
A visitor asks if the sundial still keeps good time. The exchange records a show around in Boston with a historic timepiece dating back almost a hundred years.
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Boston Transcript
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Removal for Little Cost
A small bottle of Freezone is advertised to remove all hard or soft corns and corns between the toes without soreness. The lotion claims instant relief and easy lifting of the corn with fingers, available from your druggist for a few cents.
Your Teeth Habit Promotes Lifelong Cleanliness and Health
A health column argues that habits formed in childhood shape personality and digestion. Regular dental care, timely cavity fillings, and teeth cleanliness prevent pain, infection, and poor digestion, urging exams every three to six months and the formation of a lifelong tooth care routine.
Oldest European garment found in Swedish peat
Peat cutters in Gerum Fen near Skara Sweden unearthed a wool cloak from the Bronze Age about 1000 BCE. Professor Montelius and Professor Rossina examined the relic with confirmation from Dr L von Post the Swedish State Geologist. Officials note similar hand woven pieces from Swiss lake dwellings and optimism that peat bogs in Ireland may preserve more Bronze Age material.
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Europe
Gerum Fen
Skara
Sweden
Montelius
Rossina
L. von Post
British Museum
Ireland
Leacock Urges Conservation Policy at Foresters’ Convention
Professor Stephen Leacock of McGill University pleaded for a scientific system to preserve and extend Canada’s forest heritage. He warned humanity has lived on nature’s capital for centuries and is nearing the limits of its power over nature, urging public opinion to support conservation.
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Stephen Leacock
McGill University
Canada
Mystery of Tutankhamen in Ottawa Senate Gallery
A lady visiting the Canadian Senate in Ottawa with her young son asks a loud question about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh. The scene captures the contrast between modern parliamentary calm and the boy's curiosity about Tutankhamen among the visitors.
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Toronto
Ottawa
Senate
Wise is the chap who catches on at the proper time
A compact quotation notes the value of timely insight and restraint, emphasizing the skill of recognizing when to act and when to pause. It frames prudent perception as a shrewd life habit.
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Wise
Phone For Every Nine
W. J. Patterson notes Saskatche wan provincial telephone system expansion at the legislature. Government investments total 11 million dollars with 31 800 subscribers while rural companies hold 15 million with 58 000 subscribers. Saskatchewan claims first in rural phones per population with a telephone for every nine residents.
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Saskatchewan
W. J. Patterson
M.L.A
Indian Tower of Babe Linguistic Diversity Highlighted
The article notes India and Burma contain over 150 languages and dialects with a vast array of alphabets, among the most elaborate and numerous worldwide.
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India
Burmah
Dear Friend Angus and Donad's Third Wife
A letter notes that Donad has married a third wife, and Sandy replies that Donad is an expensive friend with two wreaths and three presents in 14 years as recorded by the Boston Transcript.
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Angus
Donad
Sandy
Boston Transcript
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