Canada National Unity Conference in Winnipeg Promises New Era
The Winnipeg meeting of about two hundred representatives from across Canada discussed the economy and national needs with partisan polarities set aside. It urged expansion of Atlantic ports, St Lawrence and Great Lakes waterways, and the Panama Canal route, while calling for aggressive immigration policy to boost population and national resources.
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Winnipeg
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Canada
Nesis
Sears Jhst
Bugnessa Wen
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
British Colmbia
Atlantic
United States
Panama Canal
Europe
St Lawrence
Great Lakes
Interior
Trudeon Bay
Alberta
Far East
Far West
Ottawa
Snowmotor to float over snow in Canadian winter roads
A new snowmotor vehicle debuts in Canada this winter. Two hollow drum cylinders with corkscrew flanges replace wheels to float on snow, aiding lumber transport and operating where other transport fails. Manufactured in Detroit, to be sold in Montreal next season. China ships about 66.03 long tons of unshelled peanuts annually.
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Canada
Detroit
Montreal
China
Prize apples parade at Imperial Fruit Show
The Associated Fruit Growers of British Columbia win first second and third prizes in the dessert class at the Imperial Fruit Show in the Crystal Palace. The Ontario Fruit Growers Association take fourth and fifth prizes. In the cooking class Ontario wins first prize and Associated Growers of British Columbia take second and third prizes.
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Crystal Palace
Associated Fruit Growers
British Columbia
Ontario Fruit Growers Five
Ontario Fruit Growers’ Association
Associated Growers
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Endorsed for Ailments
A classic notice promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for cuts scratches bruises sprains sore throat and chest ailments. The advertisement urges readers to keep a bottle in every medicine chest for emergencies.
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Dr. Thomas
Horses slated for discard in Canadian farms study
A review of farm horse stocks in Canada estimates 20 to 30 percent will be discarded within five years. The report notes the stock of young horses is insufficient to replace aging animals.
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Farm and Ranch Review
Canada
British Visitor Praises Canadian Women in Toronto Meeting
Lady Cowan, a noted British visitor, told the Municipal Chapter of Daughters of the Empire she is impressed by Canada climate and by the work of Canadian women across the Dominion. She said she loved the empire and is thrilled by what she has seen in Canada.
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England
Canada
British Empire
Lady Cowan
Toronto
Daughters of the Empire
Cowan
Dominion
Empire
Nerviline Claims Relief for Sour Stomach Cites Quick Action
An old advertisement touts Nerviline as fast relief for sour stomach and gas. It promises immediate comfort when taken in water and claims to ease nocturnal cramps and general family use with a 35 cent price at dealers.
Bushmen Begin Woodlands Trek for Winter Work
The trek of bushmen to the woods has commenced and already a large number are at work. Operators are expecting a busy winter, and so far have had no trouble in recruiting labor. Already supplies to the value of $16,000 have been forwarded to the camps of the various pulp and paper concerns in the Thunder Bay district.
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Thunder Bay
Dr Williams Pink Pills Relieve Rheumatism Says Sufferer
A Nova Scotia man recounts severe rheumatic pain began after a cold and rain. After trying many remedies, he credits seventeen boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring his ability to walk and work. He urges others to obtain them from Brockville Ontario or any medicine dealer for 50 cents a box.
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Williams
N. M. Foley
Windsor
N.S
Falmouth
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Canadian Exhibitors to Attend British Industries Fair
Canadian manufacturers will send exhibits to the British Industries Fair opening late February. It is expected to attract 40 000 to 50 000 buyers from around the world. The fair runs in London and Birmingham and is the world’s largest annual trade event.
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England
F. W. Field
Canada
Newfoundland
London
Birmingham
Binder Twine Usage Tops Canada Grain Harvest Needs
Canada now uses annually an average of 80 million to 106 million pounds of twine to bind its grain harvest, ranking second to the United States in total consumption.
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Canada
United States
International Livestock Exposition draws Canadian strength to Chicago show
Canadian exhibitors again show strength at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago with wheat prizes and top livestock successes. J C Mitchell of Cahinda Saskatchewan previously won the world's wheat prize and may repeat. Prince of Wales enters bull King of the Fairies from Alberta with a Winnipeg pedigree. Canadian grains and seeds earned many prizes last year. The show runs November 28 to December 5 and features a Canadian government exhibit. The article also notesAsthma sufferers finding relief with Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy after many failed attempts.
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Canada
United States
Chicago
J. C. Mitchell
Cahinda
Saskatchewan
Mitchell
H.R.H
Prince of Wales
Toronto
Prince's Ranch
High River
Alberta
Dominion
Andrews Claims Proving Ancient Human Existence
Roy Chapman Andrews, the naturalist and explorer, told an audience in Milwaukee that scientists expect to prove to the world by skeletons that man existed 50,000 years ago following his recent expedition into Asia.
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Roy Chapman Andrews
Asia
Milwaukee
Canada Produces No Tin Ores
Canada has no abundant tin ore deposits. Although tin bearing minerals have been noted in several localities, none have been found in economic quantities.
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Canada
Debt and creditors loom in the headline
A compact note warns that incurring debt invites creditor pressure and financial strain. It emphasizes the perils of excessive borrowing and the urgency of managing obligations to avoid collection actions.
Three Little Maids Tour To Western Canada
Captain M W Plunkett again brings high standard musical comedy to western Canada with Three Little Maids after the success of his first Dumbells revue. The London and New York hit features praised songs and sparkling production. Western dates include Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary Vancouver and Victoria from December 1 to December 26.
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M. W. Plunkett
Capt. Plunkett
London
New York
Walker Theatre
Winnipeg
Regina Theatre
Regina
Mon
Empire Theatre
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Grand Theatre
Calgary
Orpheum
Vancouver
Royal Theatre
Victoria
Thurs
Corns Vanish Using Holloway's Corn Remover
Corns disappear when treated with Holloway's Corn Remover leaving no lasting sear or scar.
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Holloway
Pearson's Acoustic Control claimed to regulate electricity by speech
Nottingham inventor L. H. Pearson announces a device that tunes sound waves to operate an electric circuit. He has patented Pearson's Acoustic Control and demonstrated strong results at an electricity exposition.
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Nottingham
L. H. Pearson
I Could Not Do The Things Other Girls Did
Miss I J Ross of Scollard Alta writes about her twenty years and long heart palpitations and nerve trouble. She explains how six months ago she began taking a treatment or remedy that helped her condition and improved her ability to work and enjoy activities she previously could not perform.
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I. J. Ross
Scollard
Alta
Girl praises pills in Toronto notice
A testimonial notes the user feels markedly improved after using pills, claiming they have become twice the person and can enjoy general life more fully. The reference is a product putting up an ad by The T Milburn Co Limited of Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Indian Woman Dies On Hunting Trip
Mrs Louis Thomas widow of a Quebec trapper at Lake Kiskissing dies suddenly on a hunting trip. She is thought to have been about 100 years old. Her canoe was found overturned near the camp and her body discovered in the lake, prompting a coroner's verdict of heart failure as the likely cause.
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Quebec
Louis Thomas
Lake Kiskissing
Thomas
Ban German Goods Ties School Purchasing to War Ally Status
The Toronto board of education bans buying goods made in Germany or allied nations for use in schools. The piece notes Nova Scotia baryte mining near Lake Ainslie in Inverness County as a Canadian resource context related to wartime material supply.
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Toronto Board of Education
Germany
Canada
Lake Ainslie
Inverness County
Nova Scotia
Father Explains Radio Howling During Early Era
An experienced father offers the view that radio is still in its infancy and suggests a practical fix using Minard's Liniment to stop the howling. He presents this guidance as part of early radio listening experiences.
Pauls Voyage and Shipwreck Lesson Featured
Sunday school lesson on Paul in Acts 27 1 44 highlights his warning of sailors plot to abandon ship and their crew s rescue plan cut ropes and drift away. Commentary praises Paul s calm nerve faith and leadership citing J G Greenhough views on courage under danger.
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Paul
J. G. Greenhough
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Relief
A Purported worm treatment by Mother Graves claims to ease sickly children blamed on parasitic worms and restore health, offering a remedy promising quick relief.
Canadian Historical Stamp Series Planned by Post Office
The post office department announces the first in a trio of Canadian historical stamps. The set includes Baldwin and LaFontaine on one issue, McGee on a second, and Laurier with MacDonald on the third. The department says they offer educational value and are likely to be sought after by collectors worldwide.
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Post Office Department
Baldwin and LaFontaine
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Sir John MacDonald
Ikey Asks Father For Honesty Definition
A father explains honesty with a parable about cash taken from a bank. If a man cashes a $40 check and the teller gives $50, returning the extra ten to the partner makes the act honest, illustrating the value of fairness.
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Ikey
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