Canada’s Golden Opportunity for Trade with the U S
The editorial sees a bright outlook for Canada with rising manufacturing and farm activity, increasing immigration, and favorable trade balances. It predicts the United States will rely on Canadian food and goods as its population grows, positioning Canada to become a world leader in exports, especially butter beef and salmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Nova Scotia
Bank of Commerce
Prairie Provinces
British Isles
United States
Coolidge
Hoover
Great Britain
British Columbia
Endurance of Wolves Invasion Raids Stock Farm
A pack of wolves will travel 25 to 40 miles nightly, appearing in a long quiet area to raid a stock farm, then vanish after causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Canaries in the wild were greener and louder than domestic birds, first brought to Europe in the 16th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Europe
Fur exports exceed livestock value in Canada
Raw furs shipped from Canada last year earned sixteen million dollars in undressed form, surpassing the total value of all exported livestock. The view that the hinterland is waste land is challenged as fur production proves highly profitable amid shrinking supply and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Edmonton Bulletin
Cigarette Consumption Tops Billion-Plus in Britain and Ireland
Officials report that more than a billion cigarettes were smoked in the British Isles last year, reflecting high usage across England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. Public health agencies warn of continuing health risks and urge cessation efforts.
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British Isles
McKim's Directory Of Canadian Publications 1975 Edition
The 18th edition of McKim's Directory of Canadian Publications has been released by A. McKim Limited. Founded in 1889, the agency provides a dependable record of Canadian publications and related statistics. The directory serves as a reliable source and is widely consulted for geographical data and trends.
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Canada
United States
McKim‘s
A. McKim Limited
McKim
McKin's
Great Wall Builder Remains a Contemptuous Figure
A historical note recalls Hwang Ti as the ruler who conscripted millions for the Great Wall's construction. Despite the monument's fame, Chinese sentiment condemns the project for its vast human suffering, describing the wall as the longest cemetery on earth.
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China
Hwang Ti
Tonic Treatment for Indigestion
Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a stomach tonic that aids digestion and reduces poisonous gases in the stomach. A testimonial from Mrs. Chas Ladner of Ellersite credits the pills with resolving years of sour stomach, belching, and weakness after faithful use for a couple of months. Available at medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Chas. Ladner
Ellersite
P.E.L
Alberta Grazing Areas Use Records 1924 Season
The forestry reserve branch reports that in Alberta during the 1924 summer grazing season 22 723 head of cattle 5867 horses and 2300 sheep were run on forest reserves. It estimates grazing capacity at about 50 percent more than last season.
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Alberta
Forestry Reserve Branch
Fashion satire shifts from tight to loose trousers
A Washington Star reflection notes how fashion ridicule evolves from tight to loose trousers and how initial humor often hides the rising cost of maintaining a serious style. The piece comments on public humor toward trends and the eventual acceptance or seriousness of style costs.
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Washington Star
Giant 14 inch mussel caught on British coast
A 14 inch shell mussel was landed along the British coast. It ranks among the largest specimens recorded, drawing attention from local fishermen and marine authorities.local observers expect official measurements to confirm its size.
Out of sight out of mind proverb riddle
A teacher tests pupils on famous proverbs. He quotes Out of sight, out of mind and asks for meaning. The brightest boy responds with a pun, saying the proverb means Invisible and insane.
Nova Scotian Overcomes Back Pain And Chest Soreness
A Nova Scotian recounts relief from chronic back pain and chest soreness after seeking treatment. The account highlights personal struggle and eventual improvement through medical care and self care strategies.
Nerviline praised as remedy for cold and chest congestion
Miss Lucy Mosher of Windsor Nova Scotia touts Nerviline as the best remedy for cold symptoms and chest tightness. She credits rubbing it on the chest and using it as a gargle for complete recovery after many other remedies failed. A 35 cent bottle is advertised.
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Lucy Mosher
Windsor
N.S
Newspaper Mails in Canada Cost and Volume
In the House of Commons it was stated that newspapers handled through the mails average 125 tons daily. The yearly cost of transporting newspapers through the mail is about 3.5 million dollars, representing 37 percent of the total mail matter handling cost. Revenue in 1923 reached 1,329,510 dollars and in 1924 1,352,800 dollars.
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Canada
House of Commons
Dodd’s Kidney Pills Help Dame Ouellet Improve Health
Dame Ouellet of St. Joseph de Kamouraska reports six boxes of Dodd’s Kidney Pills relieved kidney trouble headaches and indigestion. She urges publication to help other sick women. The ad claims the pills strengthen kidneys and purify blood for better organ nourishment and health.
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St. Joseph de Kamouraska
Dodd
Dame Ouellet
Paper profits versus advertising in Ohio publisher case
An Ohio publisher examined turning the entire paper into advertisements to cover a weekly deficit of 131 dollars. The piece notes the math of profitability and the risk of an ad heavy issue. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil advertised as a universal remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchial trouble and injuries without needing a physician.
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Ohio
Considerate Husband Proposes Delaying Bankruptcy to Surprise Wife
A businessman urges delaying bankruptcy until the twenty third to honor his wife's birthday. He explains the wish to give a meaningful surprise this year despite financial strain.
Immigration and Economic Growth in Alberta History
The speaker argues immigration boosted Alberta's development from 1900 onward, linking settlement to industry. He details how settlers purchase lumber, supplies, and labor, stimulating mills, rails, factories, and stores, and claims immigration solved unemployment by creating demand across sectors. He notes vast land near railways and Canada’s distinct development path.
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Great Lakes
Calgary
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Eastern Mills
Eastern
Sherwin-Williams
Canada
U.S
Allegany Mountains
Atlantic Coast
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
Alaska
Alberia
Population comparison in British Isles and Europe
The text compares area and population of the British Isles with Belgium Denmark the Netherlands Switzerland and Czechoslovakia plus others noting a total of 80 290 333 while Alberta has 588 454. It presents a historical population tally among regions.
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British Isles
Belgium
Denmark
Netherlands
Switzerland
Czecho-Slovakia
Alberta
Railway War Broadside Shows Employee Totals
A House of Commons inquiry compares Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways. CN runs 20,523 miles with 87,213 employees while CPR covers 13,784 miles with 57,471 workers. The per hundred mile average is 425 for CN and 416 for CPR. Also noted are worm remedies and behavioral symptoms in children, with Miller's Worm Powders cited as effective.
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House of Commons
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
Telephones per Capita: Britain Far Behind United States
A comparison shows Great Britain has 26 telephones per 1,000 people while the United States reaches 142 per 1,000, underscoring a stark communications gap between the two nations.
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Great Britain
United States
British Columbia Mineral Output Sets 1924 Record
The total mineral output of British Columbia mines in 1924 reached 51,877,724 dollars, comprising 94.77 percent of Canada’s entire production and about 8,009,000 dollars higher than 1923.
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British Columbia
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement in Ontario Ad
A testimonial advertises Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for nervous breakdowns and insomnia. Mrs. W. W. Aulthouse of Woodrous Ontario describes severe bronchitis and fatigue with sleepless nights, noting she walked the floor for hours before using the product.
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Milburn
W. W. Aulthouse
Woodrous
Ont
Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills Sold by Druggists
Mercury lamps claiming to mimic sunlight are used to aid sickly and tubercular children in New York. The Milburn Co. of Toronto sells heart and nerve pills praised by customers who say they feel better and rest well after use.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
New York
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Castoria
Filetcher
Bayer
McKim's Directory of Canadian
Newspapers
Quebec
Dame E. Quebet
Dodd’s
Minard
E. A. Cunningham
Montreal
Fort Benton
Missouri River
Montana
Royal North West Mounted Police
Coulees
Wrigleys
Mors C.N.R
B.C. Mineral Output
Write Marine Co
Chicago
SMP
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