Western and Eastern Canada Clash Over Protective Tariffs
The piece argues that Eastern Canada pushes high protective tariffs to shield U S owners and Canadian producers, raising prices for consumers and prompting emigration. It notes U S investment surged to 1924, with massive ownership of Canadian industries and resources, and warns against export duties on pulpwood. The West calls for a true national policy, not eastern dominance, opposing views that Canada is a northern extension of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganeda
Sffy
United States
Canada
Dominion
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Co
Baffale
Montreal
Hudson’s Bay Railway
Prairie Provinces
Vancouver
Hudson's Bay
Pacific
Great Lakes
East
Warning From Naval Expert On Japanese War Preparation
William B. Shearer, U S naval expert and inventor, claims the Japanese navy plans to elevate gun range and pursue a large foreign war to counter domestic socialist influences. He says the Navy General Board obtained this information and he learned of it via a leak. He accuses Japan of hostility to proposed U S naval maneuvers in the Pacific and asserts all evidence points to plans for war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Shearer
U.S
Japan
Shearer
Navy General Board
Pacific
Gold Find Traced to Cariboo River Source
Eight Victoria prospectors led by John S t Edmonds claim to have located the gold source that fueled the Harper's Camp rush in the Cariboo district of British Columbia. Alberta E Robertson, reporting from Victoria, provides details of the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cariboo
British Columbia
Harper's Camp
Victoria
John St. Edmonds
Alberta E. Robertson
Mines Break Records in British Columbia 1924 Output
British Columbia reports record mine production in 1924 valued at over 45.1 million dollars, up about 10 percent from 1923. Hon. William Sloan, minister of mines, announces the record while officials estimate the total mine cut at 45,116,285, an increase of 3,811,965 from the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Wm. Sloan
British Columbia Lead Mines Set Record Output
British Columbia expects lead mine production to reach one hundred fifty six million pounds this year, surpassing all prior Canadian records and confirming B C as the nation’s lead supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Canada
Finland Signs League of Nations Arbitration Protocol
Finland becomes the seventeenth member to sign the League of Nations protocol on arbitration security and disarmament. The move formalizes its commitment to international dispute resolution and collective security efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Goodwill in Business and Banks Urged at Government House
Sir Joseph Fiavelie urged 300 Ontario bank managers and Lt. Gov. Cockellrutt at Government House Toronto to foster goodwill. He warned against crowd psychology, called for less public anger toward banks, and for closer ties between business, Parliament, and citizens, noting banks' service to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Joseph Fiavelie
Ontario
Cockelrutt
Government House
Toronto
Air Joseph
CN Rail Leases Paris Property To Hotel Company
The Canadian National Railways announces in Montreal that its Paris corner property at Rue Scribe and Boulevard des Capucines has been leased for 45 years to a renowned hotel company. The lessee pays taxes and insurance, provides free street-floor office space, and the property plus improvements revert to CN at lease end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Rue Scribe
Boulevard Des Capucines
Paris
M. Rubl
Canadian National Railway
C.N.R
Canadian National
Empire Products Spark Demand for Pudding Box Samples
The women's section of the British Conservative party reports high demand for sample boxes of Christmas pudding ingredients. Empire products from Canada and Australia drove orders, with boxes sold at cost price. The initiative boosted overseas goods awareness, stimulating local trade as many merchants began stocking dominion foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Conservative Party
Empire
Canada
Australia
Dominions
Great Britain
Dominion
U.S. Mint Report Details Global Gold and Silver Output
The director of the U.S. Mint reports gold production since 1492 totals 925,143,344 ounces valued at 19 billion dollars. Global miners have produced over 13 billion ounces of silver valued at 17 billion dollars, with total precious metal value around 36 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Mint
Columbus
America
Globe
Alberta debt vs motor cars contrast in Calgary Albertan
The Calgary Albertan notes that Alberta’s public debt contrasts with 47,500 motor cars, which together owe nearly the same total value and incur maintenance costs close to the province’s annual revenue, urging reflection on expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Calgary
Crosswords Aid School Spelling and Vocab Says Teachers
Teachers declare the crossword puzzle business helps pupils with spelling and vocabulary. Parents face numerous evening queries about synonyms, yet scholars are developing mentally, offering some consolation to parents, according to St. Catharines Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catharines
Gompers Estate Valued At About 26000 In DC Probate
Samuel J. Gompers son and executor files petition for probate in the District of Columbia Supreme Court stating the estate is valued around 26000 dollars. The estate is pegged at about 30000 dollars in some summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Samuel J. Gompers
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Britain Pays Again on War Debt to United States
Britain prepared another 90 million dollars paid on December fifteenth to the United States as part of war debt settlement. The installment notes a 62 year plan to complete payments, a historic action reflecting Britain’s honor and integrity in repaying the colossal sum borrowed to hold other nations including the creditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Mount Holyoke Introduces Crossword Requirement
Mount Holyoke College announces a crossword task for freshmen. Professor Helen Griffith of English instructs students to submit a puzzle based on new words learned, due by semester end. The aim is to gauge the course value in expanding vocabulary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Holyoke College
Massachusetts
Helen Griffith
Department of English
Growing Girl Health Alert and Iron Pill Remedy
The article warns mothers to monitor early teen girls for anaemia from rapid growth. It lists signs like peevishness headaches pallor breathlessness and low spirits and urges immediate action if symptoms appear. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood enricher and tonic available at dealers or by mail from Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr Williams
Canada
Quebec Great Northern Railway Plan Proposed
An application to Parliament seeks to incorporate the Quebec Great Northern Railway Company to build a direct line from near Quebec City to Chicoutimi and onward to the Labrador boundary. The plan includes branches to James Bay and the St Lawrence, with toll rights for telegraph or telephone services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Labrador
Great Northern Railway Company
Chicoutimi
Miller's Worm Powders Promised to Expel Worms
A period advertisement claims worms in children's digestive tracts harm health and that Miller's Worm Powders immediately destroy the worms and correct conditions favorable to their existence providing relief for the little ones.
Rome charity ball funds stray cat home
A Rome humane society ball drew Italy’s wealthiest attendees and raised enough funds in one event to build a cat asylum. The popular charity affair showcased strong support for animal welfare and resulted in a decisive donation total.
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Rome
Humane Society
Italy
Three Million Dollar Plant Plans for Manitoba Project
Three million dollar power plant plans for a plant at Stave Falls Manitoba and a two million dollar transmission line to Winnipeg have been completed for the hydro electric system. No date has been set for commencement of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stave Falls
Man
Winnipeg
Navy Appropriation Bill Maintains 6000 Enlisted Strength
The House approved provisions to sustain the United States Navy at its present strength of 6000 enlisted men in the Washington navy appropriation bill for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
Washington
United States Navy
House
Persia Seeks Gradual Suppression of Opium Trade
At a sub committee session of the international opium conference delegates, including Persia and China, expressed renewed commitment to reduce opium traffic. Alfred Sze of China supported the Persian aim and noted Peking's instruction to back any nation’s efforts to curb opium use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Sze
China
Peking
Teacher Returns From Africa Echoes Boer War Aid
Miss Emma Ellis writes from Pretoria to a Halifax paper describing her 22 percent years of service in South Africa's educational department after teaching 40 Canadian teachers invited by Hon. Joseph Chamberlain for Boer concentration camps. She sails for Europe for an indefinite period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
Halifax
Emma Ellis
Pretoria
Educational Department
Europe
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief for Sufferers
A Nostalgia era ad claims Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy eases constricted air tubes and prevents further trouble. It asserts asthma impairs work and energy, but the remedy offers renewed strength and a dreary life can be changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Striking Cream Crepe De Chine Body At Scottish Motor Show
A Daimler on Windover's stand features crepe de chine as the main body material. The fabric yields a beautiful finish and can be patched if worn, avoiding repainting. Crepe de chine in shot colors shifts hue with light, producing a rainbow effect in certain lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windover
Paris Panhandler Arrested Over Haircut Ruse
Police nab a panhandler who dressed ragged and begged for funds to "spruce up" his appearance on Paris streets. He exploited sympathetic strangers with a polite plea for money to improve his look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hatfield Fails to Deliver Rain Contract in Kern County
Hatfield, a professional rainmaker, failed to produce the promised 144 inches of rain in Kern County California between November 20 and December 20. He earned some rain but did not meet the contract terms and forfeited $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies H. Hatfield
Kern County
California
Hatfield
Mosquito Biting Habits Highlighted in Urban Study
A study notes stegomyla or yellow fever mosquitos almost always bite under the wrist, indicating a common biting pattern in urban environments. The finding emphasizes exposure risk in areas with standing water and dense populations.
Successful Men Seize Today’s Opportunities
A motivational line emphasizing that true achievement comes from acting in the present. It contrasts dreaming of tomorrow with being alert to current opportunities and taking decisive steps.
Ireland Hears Radio Programme From Canada
Ireland receives radio messages from Canada and only Wales has yet to announce reception from a Canadian station. W. D. Robb of CN Railway was informed by Dr. W. J. Black of a Belfast letter noting an amateur in Bangor, County Down, picked up parts of a CNRA broadcast from Moncton, New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Canada
Wales
British Isles
Dominion
W. D. Robb
Canadian National Railways
W. J. Black
Department of Colonization and Development
London
R. B. Maxwell
Belfast
Maxwell
Bangor
County Down
CNRA
Moncton
N.B
Worm Exterminator Promises Health for Children
An advertisement claims that expelling worms is essential for child health and promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy to destroy intestinal worms.
King George to Open New Canadian Offices in Trafalgar Square
King George will officiate at the formal opening of the Canadian Government offices in London. The ceremony is set for June 29. The building occupies a premier site in Trafalgar Square near the National Gallery, signaling a strong imperial presence in the British Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Square
London
British Empire
National Gallery
British Admiral to Lead Halifax Naval Depot
Commander Massey Goolden of the British Admiralty is due in Canada to assume senior naval officer duties at Halifax commanding H.C.M.S. Stade cona. He succeeds Commander Brabant, R.N., who is transferred to Esquimalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Goolden
British Admiralty
Canada
Halifax
H.C.M.S. Stadecona
Brabant, R.N
Esquimalt
Tiny hummingbird common in East Indian countries
A tiny hummingbird, only slightly larger than a house fly, is frequently observed across many East Indian nations, noted for its diminutive size and lively presence.
Doctor Pierce's Vegetable Medicines Endure in Public Trust
Citizens increasingly value hygiene and safe remedies yet trust Dr. Pierce's preparations. R V Pierce M D shaped by herbs and roots used by Indians, producing Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. Made in Dr. Pierces Laboratory Bridgeburg Ontario. Buffalo honor backs purity.
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Doctor Pierce
R. V. Pierce
M. D
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