Debate on Abolishing Income Tax Faces Canada
The article outlines two sides of the Canadian debate on abolishing the income tax. Proponents argue it harms enterprise and drives investment abroad, while opponents claim it is fair and essential for funding postwar obligations. A compromise suggests gradual tax reductions paired with savings and efficiency, avoiding new taxes.
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Canada
Retail Trade Bureau
Canadian Board of Trade
Dominion
Ottawa
United States
Great Britain
Rolland
Switzerland
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Iron waste loss: twenty million tons yearly due to rust
An estimated twenty million tons of iron deteriorate as rust each year, representing a significant material loss. The figure highlights corrosion as a major issue for industry and infrastructure.
Labor-Saving Combines Rise in Harvest Work
Nor-West Farmer highlights the year’s harvest with new combines that merge reaper and thresher. Priced around $2000 each, operable by two men, one user reports 35 to 50 acres daily at 45 cents per acre and claims savings on twine and most labor.
Capt Plunkett’s Revue of 1926 Tops Stage Hit list
Plunkett who created the Dumbells unveils Capt Plunkett’s Revue of 1926 a fast elaborate English style revue with a Leonidoff dance ballet chorus and London comedy. Fred Karno Jr leads the comedy. Canadian beauty winners Miss Toronto and Miss Winnipeg appear. engagements span Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge and Regina.
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M. W. Plunkett
Dumbells
Capt. Plunkett
Leonidoff
London
Fred Karno, Jr
Walker Theatre
Winnipeg
Regina Theatre
Regina
Empire Theatre
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Grand Theatre
Calgary
Majestic Theatre
Lethbridge
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Severe Sciatica Cases
An advertisement asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills improve blood quality to relieve sciatica and neuralgia. It cites a testimonial from Mrs P N Bezanson of South Alton Nova Scotia who, after six weeks in bed, used four boxes and recovered, urging others to try the pills from Brockville Ontario or local druggists at 50 cents per box.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Carillon Bells Cast by Premier King in Ottawa Project
Premier Mackenzie King watched molten metal pour for a carillon in the House of Commons tower at Ottawa. He cast a Canadian cent and an English half penny into the molten metal to symbolize equal status with Westminster. The 53 bells will range from 11 pounds to 10 tons.
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Premier King
Croydon
House of Commons
Ottawa
Mackenzie King
King
Westminster
Relieve a Cold with Thomas Eclectric Oil
A Victorian advertisement claims Thomas Eclectric Oil will quickly ease bronchial inflammation, relieve throat irritation, and stop coughing. It promises strengthened passages to prevent future attacks and urges readers to try the remedy.
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Pr. Thomas
Canadian Pionered E Blake MeInernery Named Chevalier
Canadian banker E Blake McInernery, longtime manager of the Royal Bank in Paris and former assistant in Montreal, is appointed Chevalier of the Legion d Honor by the French Government. He hails from New Brunswick. his father was MP for Kent, and he is related to Archbishop Henry O'Leary of Edmonton.
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E. Blake MeInernery
Royal Bank
Paris
France
Montreal
Mr. McInernery
New Brunswick
George V. MecInernery
Kent
N.B
Henry O'Leary
Edmonton
Notable Ceremony At Imperial Conference In London
The ceremony granting freedom of London to J B M Hertzog J G Coates and W S Monroe was held at Guild Hall during the Imperial Conference. Premier Hertzog accepted Paul Kruger's travelling wagon from Mansion House Lord Mayor, as a token of friendship signaling Britain’s Boer War victory reversed by goodwill. Hertzog praised the conference aims and said London’s gesture would symbolize lasting success.
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England
Freedom of
Union
London
Britain
Hertzog
Favorable Business Outlook From Bank Of Montreal Summary
The Bank of Montreal reports a favorable business outlook with crop damage contained and harvested crops satisfactory. Industry and commerce improve with rail traffic strong, wholesale trade better than last year, and retail trade rising despite rural transport constraints. Manufacturing remains solid overall.
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Bank of Montreal
Prairie Provinces
Cure for Head Aches Helps Windsor Man Sleep Again
Mr Geo Meek of Windsor Ontario describes severe heart and nerve distress with head noises and dizziness that left him unable to work or go out. After using four boxes, the pains and noises ceased and he began sleeping well again. He has remained free of the complaint for six years. Price 50c a box, The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Geo. Meek
Windsor, Ont
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Snowshoes For Airmen On Airmail Route
Snowshoes are issued to airmen on the Pasco Elko west coast airmail line for emergency landings in deep Rocky Mountain snow where walking would be impossible.
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Pasco-Elko
Rocky Mountains
Ice glass freezing device by Dutch engineer described
A freezing apparatus invented by a Dutch engineer forms sanitary drinking glasses from ice. The method creates clear hygienic vessels from ice blocks, using controlled freezing to shape and purify the glasses for public use.
May Meet Here Empire Air Conference in 1928 Dominion
The Canadian Government invites the Imperial air conference to meet in Canada likely in 1928. A report adopted at the Imperial Conference backs new air routes to the Far East and urges expanding air service with dominions and India studying nucleus mooring dates for airships. Premier Mackenzie King announced plans to erect a Mooring mast in Canada.
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Imperial Air Conference
Canada
Imperial Conference Committee On
Far East
Dominions
India
Mackenzie King
Nerviline Promises Fast Relief for Lumbago and Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Nerviline as the king of pain destroyers for lumbago and rheumatic ache. It claims quick tissue penetration, relief by drawing blood from congested areas, and benefits for stiff joints and swelling. Available at all dealers for 35 cents.
Proficiency In Radio Certificates Awarded By Marine Branch
The radio branch announced that 18 candidates were examined in October with C S McLeod of Vancouver earning First class commercial and E D Jones of Vancouver earning Second class commercial certificates. S J Melhoff of Swift Current and A Townsend of Milestone were endorsed for additional equipment. Cuts and bruises disappear with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, recommended for minor injuries and sore throats.
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Department of Marine and Fisheries
C. S. McLeod
Vancouver
E. D. Jones
S. J. Melhoff
Swift Current
Sask
A. Townsend
Milestone
Dr. Thomas
Rhodes Scholarships 1925 26 Trustees Report
The Rhodes Trustees report 1925 26 shows 63 scholars began the year in residence and 188 total in residence with 97 from the British Empire and 91 from the United States. Of these 43 studied natural science and medicine and 54 studied law. Five old scholars died this year. The first Rhodes Travelling Fellowship awards will be made early in 1927 and Rhodes House in Oxford is expected to be completed in 1928.
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Rhodes
British Empire
United States
Rhodes House
Oxford
Fatal Accidents in London Show Quarterly Death Toll
Official figures report an average of three deaths daily in London streets for the quarter ending September, with 269 fatal accidents and 26 727 non fatal ones. Josses caused 29 deaths motorcycles 2 private cars 76 and trade vehicles 7.
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London
Josses
Canadian Poet Frames Nationalism Within British Imperialism
Canadian poet Charles G. J. Roberts told a University of British Columbia audience that true Canadian nationalism requires belief in the British Commonwealth as a union of equal nations. He argued that national identity grows from allegiance to imperial roots.
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Charles G. J. Roberts
University of British Columbia
Vancouver
Timothy Seed Farming Success in Northern Alberta
Timothy Seed Robert Cochrane initiates timothy seed farming in Northern Alberta. After two years of experimentation he expands operations this year harvesting 86 000 pounds at eight to nine cents per pound, yielding about 6 000 dollars in profit.
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Robert Cochrane
Alberta
Timothy
Specialists In Crime The Odd Garbs Of The Thief
A British crime expert notes thieves specialize on single items such as ladders hand barrows or street directories. A 36 year old woman was arrested stealing a Latin grammar while others found in her skirt pocket. Rubber doormats and heavy iron gates were also taken by lone thieves and transported by car.
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London
Nail Helps Rider Win Second Prize in New Zealand Race
A Hamilton to Auckland cycling event saw a competitor's chain snap on a steep descent. A passing motorist found a nail in wood to link the chain allowing the rider to continue. He finished strong, earning the second prize of £10 despite about twenty minutes lost. Also advertised are Miller's Worm Powders claiming to eliminate intestinal worms and relieve child suffering.
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Hamilton
Auckland
New Zealand
Russian criminals exiled as government curb rises
Russians label offenders as exiles to remove them from society while the government uses exile to reduce crime. One hundred seventy individuals have been exiled under the plan.
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Russia
Largest human skull found in South Africa details
A discovery in South Africa is believed to be the world’s largest human skull. The skull measures eight and a half inches long with a capacity of 122 cubic inches.
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South Africa
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