Canada on Eve of Wide Mineral Development Across Provinces
The piece argues Canada will see major resource development, especially in Quebec Ontario and Manitoba with Saguenay hydro project and Flin Flon mining. It warns investors to avoid mining stock frauds while urging prudent financing and responsible reporting.
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Canada
Dominion
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saguenay River
United States
Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission
Niagara
Red Lake District
Itf
Flin Flen
Flin Flon
Hudson Bay
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Wild-Catter
Auction of Big Perthas Relic Planned in Amiens
France faces disposal of a large cannon known as one of the Big Perthas captured by Australians after the 1918 German drive. Amiens city council agrees to auction the war relics it holds, citing cumbersome size and postwar duty.
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Amiens
Outlook in Southern Alberta Good for Big Crop
The Lethbridge Herald notes a favorable Southern Alberta crop outlook with ample moisture from September and October totaling over six inches. If rainfall during the growing months is average, this could yield one of history’s largest crops.
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Alberta
Lethbridge Herald
Oil Without Alcohol Promises Lasting Effects
A medicine claim describes Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as combining six essential oils with no alcohol, asserting its effects are lasting and beneficial for various ailments. It emphasizes alcohol free composition.
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Dr. Thomas
Handwriting and intelligence: scribblers vs scrawlers debate
A Pitt University professor claims that scribblers and scrawlers show high mentality while poor handwriters reveal low intellect. He argues modern schools neglect handwriting, producing generations of scribblers and implying today’s people are more intelligent than past penmanship standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh University
French ace Fonck plans New York to Paris flight attempt
Captain Fonck the Ace of Aces aims to contest a $25 000 prize for a direct New York to Paris flight in May. He will use an American plane with three French made engines delivering 400 horsepower, starting at Central Park and landing at the Bois de Boulogne. He cautions on details and emphasizes the need for thorough preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonck
New York-Paris
Central Park
Bois de Boulogne
Paris
Atrman
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Lumbago and Rheumatism
Advert says Nerviline eases sharp lumbago and rheumatic pain fast by penetrating tissues and drawing blood from the sore area. Claims stiff joints and swelling improve. priced at 35 cents and available at all dealers.
Alberta Coal Output Rises to 1925 Total of 5,883,394 Tons
Alberta's total coal production in 1925 reached 5,883,394 tons, up 679,000 tons from 1924, per the provincial mines branch report. The McMurray field yielded 1,148 tons of tar sands as indicated in the same figures.
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Albertia
Provincial Mines Branch
McMurray
Restored Strength and Former Good Health
Mrs E Boyd of Dunany Quebec attests Dodd's Kidney Pills revived her strength and health after nervous weakness lumbago and loss of appetite. The ad claims ninety percent of female ills stem from kidney issues and urges purchase for 50 cents from The Dodd's Medicine Co. Toronto.
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Dunany
P.Q
Dodd
E. Boyd
Dodd's Medicine Co., Ltd
Toronto 2
Ont
McKims Directory Of Canadian Publications 1926 Edition
A. McKim Limited releases the nineteenth edition of McKims Directory of Canadian publications for 1926. The directory is a reliable reference on Canadian publications and is updated yearly to reflect geographical and statistical changes in the publishing field.
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A. McKim Limited
Canada
McKim’s
Worm Exterminator Promoted for Delicate Children
An advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as safe for the most delicate child and claims it does not injure the constitution. The claim highlights gentle use and broad safety for infants and young kids.
Construction engineers report weigh-increase with excitement
Researchers note that both men and women double their weight when excited versus sitting quietly, indicating significant body weight fluctuations tied to arousal. The finding highlights dynamic changes in body mass during emotional or strenuous activity.
Wealth Boom in Canada Promises Sustained Prosperity 1925
A survey of 36 years of Canadian financial growth shows deposits rising from 134 million in 1889 to over 1.3 billion in 1925. Government and municipal securities, plus corporate holdings, add to wealth, with per capita estimates by the League of Nations and US Commerce placing Canada at 2406 dollars in 1925, ranking third among 35 nations.
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Canada
League of Nations
United States Department of Commerce
United States
Great Britain
Egyptian Cabinet Likely to Refuse Rockefeller Gift
Cairo journals report the Egyptian cabinet has sent its legal representative to conclude talks with Professor Breasted representing John D. Rockefeller over a $10,000,000 offer for archaeological research and a museum. Breasted reportedly remains firm on conditions, and observers expect the government to refuse the donation.
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Cairo
Professor Breasted
John D. Rockefeller
Ats
Rockefeller
Prof. Breasted
Farmer John Dahl Threshed 106000 Bushels on 2060 Acres
John Dahl a farmer from Cereal Alberta on the Hanna Drumheller CN line last year harvested 3360 bushels of wheat from 110 acres of stubble. He also had 180 acres of summer fallow and overall threshed 106000 bushels of grain from 2060 acres.
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John Dahl
Cereal
Alberta
Hanna-Drumheller
Canadian National Railways
Nervous break down cited by Mrs Gallou gher
Mrs David Gallougher of 37 Lyndhurst Ave Hamilton Ontario writes that her nerves were all broken and she could not sleep at night waking to walk the floor for hours.
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David Gallougher
Lyndhurst Ave
Hamilton, Ont
Pills That Helped Me Feel Better For 32 Years
Advert explains H. and N. Pills from The T. Milburn Co. Limited Toronto Ontario. Medicines claim long market presence and availability at local druggists for reliable rest and wellbeing.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Northampton group claims squeak free patent leather shoes
The Boot Trade Research Association at Northampton announces a treatment to prevent patent leather shoes from cracking and a method to eliminate squeak in footwear.
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Boot Trade Research Association
Northampton
Eng
Tibetan Mount Everest Gate Closes To Climbers
A London dispatch reports the Dalai Lama has closed Everest to further ascents, restoring Tibet's exclusion policy. Captain Noel notes Tibetan priests oppose expeditions over fears of fatalities and hidden motives such as treasure hunting.
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London
Dalai Lama
Tibet
Mount
Everest
J. B. L. Noel
Influenza Sufferers Benefit From Pink Pills
An Ontario woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength after a severe grippe. The ad urges readers to start the blood-building tonic to aid convalescence and rebuild vital powers after influenza.
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Canada
R. O. Stromberg
Cobalt
Ont
Dr. Williams
Ringling Brothers Parade Opens With One Cent Goat
Ringling Brothers began their circus era by featuring a goat named Billy Rainbow. The act charged an admission of one cent, drawing curiosity and setting a modest price point for a novelty act.
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Ringling Brothers
Billy Rainbow
Owed Debts Weigh On Man in Poor Memory Quote
A fragment reflects on memory and obligation with the saying it is a poor memory that makes a man forget what he owes. The line emphasizes debt and accountability in a moral sense.
Britain to Build Vast Singapore Naval Base at $55 Million
Australia watches Britain's Singapore naval base project with keen interest as planners expect seven more years of work. W H Collyer outlines scale: piers railways reclamation oil depots topo surveys mining and protective works. An aerodrome will be built and mosquito control measures planned to protect the garrison.
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Pacific
Singapore
Great Britain
Australia
W. H. Collyer
Town Planning Commission of
Sydney
Collyer
Admiralty
Asthma Remedy Promoted By Doctor Kellogg
A remedy by Dr. J. D. Kellogg is extolled as a premier asthma cure praised for aiding thousands of cases. The advertisement claims it provides relief even in severe asthma and emphasizes easy access for sufferers.
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J. D. Kellogg
If the average woman has nothing else to talk about
A concise quip notes that the average woman fills conversational space with talk about almost any topic. It reflects a humorous social stereotype highlighting constant chatter as a fallback subject.
Buarizo Described as New Hybrid of Llama and Alpaca
The buarizo is a recently developed animal, a cross between the llama and the alpaca of Peru, combining traits from both species into a single hybrid. This description notes its Peruvian origin and its status as a newly developed creature.
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Peru
Favorite Prescription Praised by Mrs Wy for Expectant Mothers
Mrs Robert Wy of Hamilton Ontario endorses Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as the best medicine for women especially during pregnancy. She notes it kept her physically fit through her first expectant period and helped her work up to delivery. She claims she used a few bottles and felt strengthened.
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Shaw Studio
Hamilton
Robert Wy
West Ave
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