Canada’s Jubilee Year Promises Bright Prospects for 1927
In a jubilant forecast, leaders predict Canada will sustain 1926’s steady progress through 1927 with high employment, rising foreign trade, and stronger national pride. They urge Parliament to act as a business body, pursue tax reductions, energy in exports, and a broad immigration policy to boost population and prosperity.
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Peceda
Ceale
Erie
Canada
Dominion
Iduvaéik
Sts
Confederation
Cate
Mariime
Pirtian
Shenad Speetieles
Canad
Preparations for Royal Visit Reach New Zealand
The government plans a nationwide effort early next year to bring country children to see the Duke and Duchess. In Rotorua Maori communities renovate villages for large displays of haka and poi dances as hundreds of native performers gather from various regions to participate.
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Yenehess
York
New Zealand
Rotorua
British Admiralty Named for Peace Prize by Bridgemen
Rt. Hon. William C. Bridgemen announces at four political meetings in London that the British Admiralty should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming Britain fulfilled Washington Conference obligations and that no other force for peace equals the British navy.
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British Admiralty Board
Willam C. Bridgemen
Jord
Submiraux
Fonden
Great Britain
Death of Osman Digna the Mahdi firebrand in Sudan wars
Cairo dispatch reports the death at Wadi Halfa of Osman Digna also known as Oatman the Madhi. He fought Kitchener and routed Italians at Brythron in 1896. Captured in 1900 he spent twenty years imprisoned before living at Wadi Jtaifa under supervision.
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Wadi Halia
Osman Digna
Madhi
Sudan
Cairo
Hachatee
Osman Abobekr Digna
Oatman
Ely
Aes
Joloed
Jim Dervish Mahdi
Oemay Digna
Kitchener
Brythron
Wadi Jtaifa
Wheezy Chest Colds Subdued By Overnight Care
A trained nurse explains that wheezy chest colds ease overnight with proper care. Home remedies and rest helper tips are outlined, noting quick relief can come from moisture, fluids, and cautious breathing exercises.
Nerviline promoted as reliable home remedy by Nurse Carrington
Nurse Carrington endorses Nerviline as the dependable remedy for chest colds pain in the side earache toothache and minor fits. The product claims quick absorption and fast relief and notes Nerviline has been popular in thousands of Canadian homes for nearly fifty years. Get a 35e bottle today.
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Carrington
Canadian defence board to study empire wide defense
GrieGen A G McNaughton deputy chief of general staff of the Department of National Defence goes to London to join an empire wide board studying defence problems. Lt Commander Charles Tacchereau Deard is also in Britain as Canada’s representative. The board will examine defence from broad angles with a defensive focus and no offensive plans.
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GrieGen
A. G
Rt. McNaughton
Sia
Department of National Defence
London
Irag
Canada
Charles ‘Tacchereau Deard
Royal Caravan Navy
Ineland
Eas Wisco
American Farm Settlers Movement to Canada Expands
The American Farm Settlers movement reports continued migration to Canada despite seasonal limits. In November, Canadian Agency at Vargo sent 23 settlers and seven cars of effects, versus 105 settlers and four cars in 1925. Detroit agency notes sixty settlers, up 200 percent from last year. Seventeen Canadian agencies in the U.S. expect an active spring immigration.
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Canada
Vargo
Nerta Pakota
Kansas City
Detroit
Department of Inmiscation and Colonization
United States
Captain Faces Off With Barge In Grimy Encounter
An Atlantic liver neared Southampton and a grimy coal barge blocked the route. An officer demands the barge move, amid a tense exchange. A weathered fire aboard asks for the captain, and a youth laments selling his saxophone to support home.
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Southampton
Brooklyn Suit Awards $500 Reimbursement For Campaign Costs
A Brooklyn jury awarded a rejected suitor $500 to cover campaign expenses, marking a rare instance of legal redress over political matchmaking efforts. The verdict compensates the plaintiff for money spent in pursuit of the engagement in question.
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Brooklyn
Grain Commissioners Issue New Regulations
The Board of Grain Commissioners for Canada sets new drying rules for wheat and oats. Regulations fix moisture baselines for various grades and require drying under board supervision, with deductions from warehouse receipts to cover drying losses. Lint oats barley rye graded tough may be dried only at owner request.
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Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Board
Board of Grain Commissioners
Child health relief with Baby's Own Tablets
A reader from Persia Quebec reports her child improved after using Baby's Own Tablets, described as a mild laxative easing constipation and indigestion. The product, sold by druggists or mail order at 2/6 a box, is from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville.
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Casprob Duvle
Persia
May Dittle Boy
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Gent
Bank of Montreal sees bright Canada prospects in meetings
At the T0Sch annual general meeting Sir Vincent Meredith and Sir Frederick Williams-Tuslor voiced optimism about Canada. They cited stronger trade, rising profits, and growth in pulp and paper, mining, and hydro power. They noted Canada’s transformation and potential for foreign investment.
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Canada
Bank of Montreal
Vincent Meredith
Frederick Wil
liams-Tuslor
Sir Vincent
Cunark
Frederick Williams-Taylor
Prairie
Vic Ceneral Manner
Tennyson Declines Record Breaking Christmas Offer
The Christmas Board poets recount how Alfred, Lord Tennyson refused a $5 060 offer for twelve sets of eight lines each to publish under his name while poet laureate. He deemed the proposal incompatible with his duties and declined with thanks. The Electric Oil’s fifty year market presence is praised for widespread benefit in Canada and beyond.
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Tennyson
Thomas
Caneea
Snuff Use Returns Among English High Society
A revived, discreet snuff habit gains currency in English society. Managers note that many high social standing individuals are early adopters while public use remains guarded, with expectations of a prominent figure soon openly displaying his snuff box at a club.
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Benglish
West End Snuff
Weakness After Illness in Tomahawk Lady
Mrs. Wm. Palmer of Tomahawk Alta reports a long spring illness left her extremely weak unable to stand and sleeping poorly. She tried blood tonics and nerve pills with no relief and received three losses from her mother symptoms halted by a remedy not stated in full.
Medical Health Claim Promoted By Milburn Co Product
The ad promotes a health remedy claiming relief after the first box and urges continued use through three boxes to feel as well as when the person was a living girl. Price is 50e per box, available at dealers or by mail from Jo T. Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto.
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Jo T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Sheet Metal Co Winners Name New Product in Contest
A Canadian contest by Sheet Metal Products Co Limited in Toronto picked Self Made Wipe as the new product name for a stovenipe with three locks to prevent bulging and add rigidity. Winners include C M Karrew of G A Gardiner in Sarnia Ontario, WR Finlay of Northern Canada Supply in Cobalt, Lar Io Brissette of J L Paquettes Hardware in Montreal, and Walter Klinck of Elmia Ontario.
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Canada
Sheet Metal Products Co., of Canada, Ltd
Toronto
C. M. Karrew
G. & A. Gardiner, Ltd
Sarnia
Ont
Finlay
Northern Canada Supply Co
Cobalt
SMP
First Burmese Woman Lawyer Breaks Ground for Rights
Ma Pwahee, daughter of a Rangoon official, becomes the first Burmese woman barrister marking progress for women in Burma. Ma Pwale remains the only Burmese woman to practice law as a profession amid this historic stride.
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Burma
Kipling
Ma Pwahee
Rangoon
Ma Pwale
Light speed refined by Michelson at NAS autumn meeting
The National Academy of Sciences meeting in Philadelphia featured Albert A. Michelson, the dean of American physicists, who announced a refined value for the speed of light from 186,182 to 186,175 miles per second. The report notes his long career and status as an optics authority. Also referenced is a medicinal ad for Miller’s Worm Pills targeting intestinal worms in children.
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Academy
Philadelphia
Albert A. Michelsen
Michelson
Alberta Pool Inquiries From Polish Official At Montreal
A Polish vice consul in Montreal requests details on the Canadian Wheat Pool organization and methods. The inquiry was received at the Wheat Pool office in Calgary and is stated to be for the Polish government. Also mentions asthma remedy and dietary notes unrelated to the main report.
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Fim
Poland
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BO McDermott
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W. No. Fee
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J. J. Kellogg
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