Immigration Policy Aims to Boost Canada’s Prosperity
The article argues that a large immigration push benefits farmers artisans laborers and city workers and will raise demand for goods services and rail traffic. It links population growth to higher consumption building materials farm equipment roads and coal and notes railways rely on settlement to cover costs. It cites Sir Henry Thornton on railways needing immigration to overcome deficits and urges widespread migration to revive Western provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Eastern Canada
United States
Western Provinces
National Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
West
How Santa Claus Got His Name Long Ago
The tale explains the origin of Santa Claus from St Nicholas and early Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam. It notes secret gift giving on Christmas Eve, the transformation of St Nicolaus to Santa Claus, and the enduring idea that someone brings presents while children sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Nicholas
St. Nicholas
New York
New Amsterdam
San Nicolaus
Santa Claus
Strength and nerves letter from Ontario reader
An Ontario worker describes nervous troubles masking health, with sleeplessness and irritability followed by indigestion and fatigue. He credits Dr. Chase's Nerve Food and Nerve Pills with relief, noting use among friends and recommending the remedies at 50c a box from Bates & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
W. L. Gregory
Charles le. E
Ingersoll
Alice
Dr. Chase
Honey Harvest Totals Reported for British Columbia 1922
The provincial apiarist reports a 1922 honey harvest of over 709000 pounds in British Columbia. Kootenay, Okanagan and Thompson valleys contributed 53 tons while Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands added 29 tons. Fraser Valley yielded about 206 tons, with Greater Vancouver and Westminster at 24 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Kootenay
Okanagan
Thompson Valleys
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands
Greater Vancouver
Westminster
Fraser Valley
People Return to Ypres as City Rebuilds in Belgium
About 15 000 residents, over two thirds of the pre war population, have returned to Ypres Belgium. Many occupy cellars and temporary huts while reconstruction proceeds as rapidly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Ypres
Christmas Customs and Beliefs Around the World
A survey of festive practices across nations noting mistletoe lore in ancient rites, fires on Christmas morning signaling prosperity, and unique customs in France Bulgaria Austria Peru and Russia. It highlights royal welcomes for foundlings in Lyons, candles in Austrian homes, and the belief in the guiding Christmas star promising a prosperous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holty
Japan
Bulgaria
Peru
Earth
Foundling Hospital
Lyons
France
Christ
A Splendid Medicine for the Children
Rabs''s Own Tablets are praised as a mild laxative that quickly regulates bowels and stomachs and is free from injurious drugs. Mrs. A. D. West of Loreburn Saskatchewan testifies they work well for babies and continue to do so with continued use. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Dockville Ont.
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Rabs
A. D. West
Loreburn
Sask
Dr. Williams ’ Medicine Co
Dvockville, Ont
Discovery of Enormous Space Body Reported
A Puteh scientist claims a celestial body twenty thousand million times larger than the sun has been found. The report notes the object may remain in the heavens for the time being as the passing show.
The Last Asthma Attack Promised By Keiloge Remedy
The advertisement proclaims Dr J D Keiloge's Asthma Remedy will guard you and penetrate to the smallest bronchial passage. It claims relief with continued use achieving a permanent effect and notes inhaled smoke or vapor form as equally effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Keiloge
Romans Used Gold to File Teeth Centuries Before Christ
The article notes gold was employed by Romans for dental filing about five hundred years before the Christian era, illustrating early uses of precious metals in medicine and personal care.
Canadian Pacific Excursions to Central States
Canadian Pacific Railway will sell daily December 1 1922 to January 5 1923 excursion round trip tickets from Alberta and Saskatchewan to Central States cities including Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Milwaukee Chicago Fort Dodge Council Bluffs Marshalltown Des Moines Sioux City Cedar Rapids Kansas City Watertown St Louis and Omaha with a three month final return limit. Full details available from any Canadian Pacific agent. In 1921 trains to Rome were blocked by locusts swept from tracks like snow.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Central States
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
Duluth
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Sioux City
Ila
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Watertown
S.D
St. Louis
Omaha
South
When Does Bronchial Trouble Begin To Get Serious
A brief health notice describing a throat tickle progressing to a severe cough that travels to the lungs and is hard to treat. It promotes Catarrhozone as a remedy to heal irritated throat, ease coughing, clear phlegm, and relieve nasal crusts while claiming it prevents colds and bronchial trouble with daily use. Sold in multiple sizes with prices.
Curious Christmas Customs Across Ancient and Medieval Times
The article describes Christmas traditions from Rome to Scandinavia, noting Saturnalia, Yule, and the Yule log. It cites Merrie England’s festive growth from Alfred’s era, Twelfth Night celebrations, and customs in Peru, the Alps, Poland, Northern Germany, and Scandinavia including gift open doors, cattle speech legends, Jacob’s ladder visions, and shoes set in a row for family harmony.
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Peru
Alps
Poland
Germany
Mary
Scandinavia
Thor
Odin
Miller's Worm Powders Protect Children From Worms
An excellent protection against worms can be got in Miller's Worm Powders. They render the stomach and intestines untenable to them. They heal the inflamed surfaces and restore strength to the child weakened by the worms' drain on its health.
Too Much Salt Endangers Health Warns French Doctors
In a joint paper before the French Hospitals Medical Society physicians In. Len jiere and Dr Levesque warn against excessive salt in flavoring foods. They cite a case where salt excess affected both the stomach and the brain of a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Jiere
Dr. Levesque
French Hospitals Medical Society
Light speeds at 186000 miles per second
A note explains that light travels at the astonishing rate of 186000 miles each second, describing it as the fastest thing in the universe and moving with incredible velocity.
Christmas Boxes in Ancient Greece Prayers for Ships
A historical note explains Christmas boxes used by sailors for gifts to priests during long voyages. The practice grew from gospels era customs, with the poor urged to beg from richer neighbors. It evolved into the gift exchange tradition linked to the Wise Men and persists in modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Advertised For Sprains
Advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for sprains and contusions claiming swelling reduction cooling of inflamed flesh and pain relief from bruises. Claims a trial will prove its power. Mentions Russia ruble depreciation affecting magazine subscription costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Canadian tree porcupine armed with barb tipped spines
Spines armed with barbs which travel forward into the flesh of enemies form the natural weaponry of the Canadian tree porcupine.
Medalta Potteries Limited Enlarges Capital in Medicine Hat
Medalta Potteries Limited, formerly Medalta Stoneware Company of Medicine Hat, has increased capital to five thousand dollars and plans to manufacture whiteware in addition to existing crocks jugs and mixing bowls. The change formalizes a broader scope for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medalta Stoneware, Limited
Medicine Hat
Medalta Potteries, Limited
Medalta Company
Minard's Liniment For Distemper
A short note notes distemper remedies with Minard's Liniment mentioned. The item references a joke about a shine adding eight cents to an apple price, attributed to the Birmingham News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham News
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Australia
Austria
Bethlehem
Canadian Pacific
Rome
Minard
Merrie Old England
England
Alfred
Russia
Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Toronto
Sun-Maid
Raisins
the Supreme Pie Raisin
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Fresno
California
Dept
Crry
Province
Mtor
Pas ‘Eri
A Ola Tol -F
Sas
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