National Research Council urged to back Canada industry
President M. Tors of the National Research Council and the University of Alberta argues for stronger federal support for scientific research in Canada. He notes Western universities will jointly study grain drying methods with Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, aiming to boost grain quality and efficiency, and warns against overreliance on tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. M. Tors
National Research Council
University of Alberta
Canada
Tory
Nationalesearch Council
Prairie Provinces
Ie Dominion Grain Research Laboratory
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ber
United State
Great Britain
Unclear OCR fragment on Niagara Falls plants and pearls
A damaged text fragment notes Niagara Falls hydra plants, a claim about 45 healthy workers, pearls of various colors with the black pearl being most expensive, and a Spanish superstition linking Tuesday to wedding misfortune. It also mentions Morland city boasting a population with many seniors.
Delivery Horses in Demand in Winnipeg Market
DeliverY horses from Saskatchewan, sixteen hands high and weighing 1266 to 1496 pounds, single broken, are sought by a Winnipeg firm. Mr Newman of the arms firm said over 400 delivery horses are in daily service in Winnipeg and reserves must be kept to fill busy wagons. Farmers with suitable animals can expect good prices as the market remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Morve Preeders’ Association
Arthur-Newston
Winnipeg
Newman
Firma
Set's Ice
Newistat
Nerviline Liniment Promises Rapid Joint Relief
An old advertising pitch touts Nerviline as a fast penetrating liniment for swollen joints and muscle or nerve pain. It claims quick absorption into tissues, easing stiffness, soreness, and cuffiness, with fifty years of success and availability in large 50 cent bottles.
France Leads Electric Railways With High Speed Locomotive
France accelerates railway electrification as a 16 wheeled electric locomotive hauls 145 miles from Paris to Vierzon at 88 miles per hour. Steam trains lack consistency and require more maintenance, while electric engines promise rapid runs and quick turnarounds. Government backed hydroelectric projects aim to cut coal reliance and supply cheap power to railways and industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Viertzon
Overseas Sleeping Cars Link Winnipeg To Saint John Steamers
Canadian Pacific Railway runs weekly tourist sleeping cars from Winnipeg to connect with Saint John steamers N B to ease overseas travel. Cars go direct to the ship, ensuring smooth train to steamer transfer. inquire via a CPR ticket agent for bookings and reservations. Mount McKinley’s grand ice fall drops 3900 feet from 18 500 feet, a permanent feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Saint John
N.B
Aby Ucket
Canadian Pacific
Mount McKinley
Vancouver Grain Ships Ready to Carry 600000 Bushels Abroad
Canadian Pacific and other steamers out of Vancouver will move almost six hundred thousand bushels of grain over the next month to the United Kingdom the Orient and South America. The passage notes strong cargo demands and ongoing steamship activity in trade routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
United Kingdom
Orient
South America
Public Health Scholarships Endowment Aimed by Hygiene Council
The Social Hygiene Council plans to create a Canadian endowment for public health scholarships at a university. It would be a landmark fund in the Dominion, reflecting the growing view that health is a national concern. Scholarships would aid medical students showing aptitude for public health work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Hygiene Council
Dominion
Doctor's Praise for Williams Pink Pills Endorsed by Papal Physician
Dr Andrea Amici, physician to the Papal household, endorses Williams Pink Pills as superior to other tonics for anaemia neurasthenia and nervous disorders. He cites years of use and recommends the pills for a range of ailments and as a general tonic, available at 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Trackville Ont.
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Andrea Amici
Papal
Willams
Amiei
Dr Williams
Tanil
Dr Willains’ Medicine Co
Trackville
Ont
Canada’s Grain Growth Hopes From Hon T A Crear
Hon T A Crear president United Grain Growers forecasts a remarkable fifty year development for Canada. He says agriculture is ready for a major forward movement and notes farmers have already invested 6.55 billion dollars in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Crear
United Grain Growers
Canada
Seventeen The Heroic Age and Its Life Moments
A fragmented column praises seventeen as an heroic age with references to Theoth Tarkington’s Seventeen and George Young’s Catalina Channel swim. It extols fortitude, pluck, persistence, and audacity in youth, noting the era’s bearing on character and world wonder. It ends with a Miller’s Worm Powders advertisement claiming to eradicate parasites in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
St. Paul
Farewell Message From New Zealand Premier to Canada
Premier J C Coates of New Zealand bids Canadians farewell in Vancouver. He praises an extraordinary heritage and empire loyalty, cites equal opportunities and security, and aims to translate Imperial Conference gains into prosperity for all within the empire. He departs after London talks, noting a clear atmosphere and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Coates
J. C. Coates
New Zealand
Canada
Vancouver
San Francisco
Alberta Settler Settlement Efforts in Edmonton Hall
In 1926 Edmonton registered 6118 settlers at the Immigration Hall. By 1995 a large share came from the British Isles with others from Central Europe. Edmonton Calgary and Lethbridge boards of trade are aiding newcomers with land guidance and support to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
British Isles
Europe
Boards of Trade
Calgary
Lethbridge
Hebrideans to form Alberta colony at Saddle Lake
Fifty Hebridean and Northern Irish families will establish a new settlement at Saddle Lake Alberta in early spring. It is the second such colony in the province the first being north of Vermilion. Buildings are under construction on fifty farms as preparations proceed for new arrivals to take over holdings once arrangements are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Lake
Alberta
Vernilion
The Real Thing Versus Dollars in a Marriage
A witty reflection notes it is hard to convince a man he is genuine when a louder rival overshadows him. It also cautions that marrying for money shows poor judgment and lack of sense.
Royalty and International Poultry Exhibit At Ottawa Congress
King George V and Prince of Wales will present prize birds at the World Congress in Ottawa from July 27 to August 4, 1927. Birds may include pens from King Albert of Belgium and King Alfonso of Spain. Delegates from at least five countries. 2500 poultry experts expected from the United States. The event takes place at Linddowne Park with extensions to major buildings costing about £250,000 to accommodate exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
George V
Britain
ILR
Prince of Wales
Albert of
Belglum
Alfonso
Spain
United States
Linddowne Park
Asthma remedy touted for health drain relief
An advertisement extols Dr. J Y Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a powerful treatment that stops the drain on health caused by asthma. The copy claims a long track record of relief and widespread availability with few drawbacks and broad effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. YD. Kelloge
Take Away Driver's License Turns Reckless Driver to Pedestrian
A court orders revoking the license of a reckless motorist, effectively making him a pedestrian. The sentence aims to curb further danger by removing driving privileges, leaving the offender without a vehicle to endanger others.
Relieve Asthma with Minard's Liniment
A dated ad promotes Minard's Liniment to relieve asthma claiming broad health benefits. The copy targets young men and mothers, with product claims and advice typical of period advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
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Eoson
Niacara Falls
Emsworth
Morland
Fletcher
Pacific
Jos
Dr. Williams
Holloway
Psyche
Miss Psyche
Japan
Shade
Theoth Tarkington
London
Hebrideans
Wrigley’s
Ameoking
Feo
Gress
Buckley
W. K. Buckley
Philip Russell
King Sereet
Voronte
Akers’ Ovens
Hubbard Oven Company
Queen West
Toronto
RVG
Shiloh Covcis
Leclerc Med Co
Heversivcknie &Y
Londes
Victory
F.o.b
Lakeside Coals, Limited
Alta
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