Saskatchewan Weed Conference Urges Unified Action Against Noxious Plants
The first Saskatchewan Weed Conference urged coordinated government and municipal action to destroy weeds affecting Western Canada. It warned that careless sowing of weed seeds, especially through poor seed quality and milling, risks broader agricultural decline and urged farmers to use clean seed and reject mixed grain.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Saskatchewan Covernment
Western
Silver Foxes for Italy From Canada to Alpine Ranches
A batch of silver foxes has been shipped from Canada to ranches in the Italian Alps where conditions are described as ideal for fox farming and growth in the industry is noted. The text also references a wife burying her husband’s tools after his death and an elaborate turning chair used to test a pilot’s equilibrium during the war.
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Canada
Ralian Alps
Exercise Keeps Farm Horse Ready for Spring Work
The idle farm horse benefits from light daily exercise rather than heavy feeding or long days in a warm stable. A few hours in the yard or field daily builds and maintains hard, ready muscles for spring work.
Minard's Liniment Promoted for Flu Relief
In a playful exchange the speaker touts Minard's Liniment as a flu remedy while the other quips the speaker would be safer as a granite boulder rather than a mere pebble on life's shore.
Manitoba appoints Lt Governor McGregor to succeed Burrows
Lieutenant-Governor-designate J. D. McGregor Brandon has been named to replace the late T. A. Burrows of Winnipeg. Premier Mackenzie King announced the decision after a cabinet meeting, with McGregor stating the post honors Manitoba agricultural interests rather than himself.
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J. D. McGregor
Brandon
Manitoba
McGregor
T. A. Burrows
Winnipeg
W. L. Mackenzie King
Health-boosting pills praised by Mrs. Everitt Dowe
Mrs. Everitt Dowe of South Nelson New Brunswick credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her health after years of weakness headaches and pale symptoms. She reports improved appetite sleep and strength after taking the pills and notes the family also benefited. A booklet Building Up the Blood is offered by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Medicine
Lime diet urged to prevent divorces by Dr George Walker
Dr George Walker addressed the National Housewives in Baltimore urging lime in daily meals to reduce nervous tension and marital strife. He proposed adding lime from milk, two oranges daily, and extra cold beef weekly to help restore harmony at home. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for neuralgia and Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a worm remedy.
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George Walker
National Housewives, Inc
Baltimore
Walker
Winnipeg US air service to start within a month
Capt. P T Mc Carty president and operating manager of International Airways Inc Seattle says air express and passenger service will launch within a month on a tri weekly basis between Winnipeg and United States points. The service will run in cooperation with Western Canada Airways Limited.
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Air Express
Winnipeg
United States
P. T. McCarty
The
International Airways Inc
Seattle
Western Canada Airways, Limited
Hydro Power Shows Record Development in Canada
Official review of hydro electric progress in Canada notes 1928 additions of 550 000 horsepower and a total of 5 328 000 HP with many projects under construction. Future capacity expected to rise by over 1 200 000 HP, requiring about 330 million dollars for development and an estimated 2.3 billion dollars in total impact.
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Canada
Dominion
New Silk Fabric From Japan and China Predicted
A Yokohama exporting firm reports a new silk cloth blending real silk fibre and spruce wood fibre. The composite fabric aims to revolutionize markets as artificial silk affects cocoon skein production in the Orient. Expected to reach world markets in early spring. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as a remedy for scalds burns cuts and sprains with claims of speedy relief and reduced medical costs.
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Yokohama
Orient
Thomas
A Peculiar Timepiece from Switzerland
A Swiss created eight day clock uses a sun dial style face with a water-filled circular tray. A floating turtle figure with a steel beak is magnetically drawn as the hour hand moves, and the turtle swims to indicate the time when replaced in water after removal.
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Switzerland
Harmless looking fountain pen bears 38cal bullets
A small firearm resembling a fountain pen was found near a New York City street corner and turned over to police. The weapon, a 38 caliber pistol, hides a cartridge inside and fires by pressing a tiny button.
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New York City
Auto owners in early days kept horses and buggies
In historic times some automobile owners also maintained horse and buggy teams. The article notes a transition period when motor cars emerged but horse drawn conveyances remained in use by a portion of owners for work and practicality.
Adirondacks Hold Over One Hundred Scenic Lakes
The Adirondack region features more than 100 lakes renowned for their natural beauty. Noted sites attract hikers boaters and nature lovers seeking untouched wilderness and tranquil water settings.
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Adirondacks
Cuticura Soothes Burning Aching Feet
Ad page style item promotes Cuticura products including a shaving stick and foot care soap. Mentions Mall Address Canadian Depot Montreal and price of 25 cents for the shaving stick.
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Eteeheess Ltd
Montreal
Three Hundred Years To Prepare Grammar
The French Academy announced it would publish a grammar of the French language, with the permanent secretary promising printing soon, likely in 1930. Since its 1625 foundation, the academy pledged three works and ten years later began the long awaited grammar, a project its immortals have pursued for centuries.
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French Academy
Academy
Protect Your Children From Flu Grippe
An old health notice urges mothers to protect children by vapor inhalation with Catarrhozone. Boil water with half teaspoon Catarrhozone per pint, breathing medicated steam to disinfect air and prevent flu and colds. claims effectiveness for adults too and lists 50c bottles at druggists.
Canada’s 1928 Revenue Hits Record Six Point Eight Trillion
The purchasing power of Canadians rose by about 500 million dollars in 1928 as revenue from productive industries reached a record 6,840,273,995 dollars, marking a substantial increase over 1927.
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Canada
New Westminster Shipping Records Set in 1928
New Westminster reports a new shipping mark in 1928 with 45 more ships than 1927’s 153. Harbor commissioner figures show net tonnage at 625,271 and gross at 984,368 tons, up from 483,603 and 776,229 in 1927, excluding coastwise shipping.
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New Westminster
Department of National Revenue
Harbor Commissioners’ Office
Simmonds Spartan light plane blends car design into aviation
Britain produces the first automobile designed aircraft named Simmonds Spartan. It features four interchangeable wings plus a spare, and a 50 to 85 horsepower air cooled four cylinder engine. The craft set a non stop London Berlin flight of 620 miles in six hours.
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Britain
Simmonds
Spartan
London
Berlin
Baldwin approves statue of Emmeline Pankhurst for Westminster
Premier Stanley Baldwin consents to unveil a seven foot bronze statue of former suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst in Westminster this summer funded by public subscriptions. New Brunswick ships about 3,000,000 Christmas trees for Uncle Sam's Yuletide celebration, the province's largest yet.
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Stanley Baldwin
Emmeline Pankhurst
Westminster
New Brunswick
Minard's Liniment Promises Flu Prevention
An advertisement extols Minard's Liniment as a flu preventive and praises Politness as a strong investment yielding large dividends. The claims appear promotional and non-medical, typical of historical patent medicine and investment pitches.
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New Oriental Silk
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China
New York
W. WN. U
J. D. Kellogg
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