Canadian Immigration and the Sifton Proposals
The piece discusses emigration from Britain to Canada and other dominions, the need for careful selection and placement of immigrants, and cites Sir Clifford Sifton’s Winnipeg address as authoritative. It highlights necessary conditions for success, including marketing, transport costs, banking, currency, loans, and tax relief, with plans for future coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Aish
M. Wit
Britain
Empire
Clifford Sifton
Canadian Club of
Winnipeg
Sir Clifford
Ottawa
West
Sir Clifford Sifton
Government of
Montreal
British
Canadian Bank Act
Vancouver Harbor Sets New Deep Sea Ship Record
Vancouver harbor created a new record for deep sea shipping to port on January 12. There were 34 deep sea vessels at anchor at wharves loading for all parts of the world. The previous record was 33 ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Fear of old age warns those who refuse to learn to live
A reflective aphorism suggests fear of aging arises in people who have not mastered living fully, urging proactive engagement with life rather than resignation.
Tax collections per person in 1922 rise to record totals
U S tax collections in 1922 averaged 68 37 per person across national state county and city governments and all civil divisions with taxing power. Total taxes collected reached 7 433 081 000 dollars, reported by the U S Census Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S. Census Bureau
Castoria Reminder Promotes Trusted Teething Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, non narcotic teething option used for over 30 years. It highlights its pleasant taste and notes directions appear on each package while promising it as a harmless substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric and teething syrups used for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
National Economy Campaign Launched Across Prairie Provinces
A Regina meeting spurs a nationwide push for reduced government spending. Delegates from key prairie regions plan a February protest period from 15 to 29, targeting higher taxes through pulpits presses and platforms and promising regional conferences in Eastern Canada and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Prairie Provinces
Canada
British Columbia
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Pain Free Removal
A fifty year trusted remedy for corn removal promotes Putnam's Corn Extractor as a dependable solution. The ad claims painless extraction and reliability, selling for 25 cents everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's Corn Extractor
To Scale Mountain Everest Climbing Ahead This Year
Dr. T. G. Longstaff, a member of the last expedition, says Everest may be scaled this year depending on weather. If the team reaches the prior altitude of 27,009 feet before the blizzard season, they could complete the final 2,000 feet, though a blizzard at that height would be deadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Everest
T. G. Longstaff
Noted Winnipeg cures influenza with pink pills claim
Frances Hankla of Plenty Sask recounts her mother Mrs Walter Hankla nearly dying from influenza and sinking spells. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills her strength returned and she helped with housework. Frances, also run down, regained vigor using the pills. The family credits the medicine with saving both lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hankla
Walter Hankla
Mother
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Border Thief Agreement Aims to Return Stolen Goods
The Canadian and United States governments reach a pact to curb border thefts by thieves. The agreement commits both nations to return stolen property to rightful owners, whether the items were taken in the United States or Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Wisdom in Silence Guides Discreet Choices
A seasoned woman advises prudence in choosing what to say and what to withhold. Her guidance emphasizes restraint, timing, and thoughtful communication to avoid unnecessary conflict or harm.
Man Warns About Fathers Lying to Sons on Past Times
A speaker laments that no man lies so much as a father telling his son how different boys were in his time. The remark warns against accepting outdated tales and moralizing from elders about the past.
Dr Hamiltons Pills Promote Gentle Full Body Cleansing
Advert describes Dr Hamiltons Pills as mild yet effective bowel purgatives. It claims they ease constipation and biliousness by cleansing the entire system of wastes, warning that strong purgatives can be dangerous.
Dr Hamiltons Pills advertise gentle bowel and kidney support
An advertisement touts Dr Hamiltons Pills as gentle for bowel movement, kidney toning, digestion, and skin clarity. It claims benefits for colds and languor, with pricing of 25e per box or 5 for $1.00, sold by all dealers or The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
Women urged to back international labor body message
An eight signatory leaflet from British women MPs appeals to women worldwide to support the International Labour Organization. Signers include Nancy Astor Katherine Atholl Margaret Bondfield Dorothy Jennings Susan Lawrence Mabel Philipson Vera Lerrington and Margaret Wintringham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of World
of League
International Labor Office
League of Nations
House of Commons
International Labor Organization
Great Britain
International Labor Organization of the League
Nancy Astor
Katherine Atholl
Margaret Bondfield
Dorothy Jengg
Susan Lawrence
Mabel Philipson
Vera Terrington
Margaret Wintringham
Debt standings show Canada worse off than US and Britain
The piece argues that per head debt in Canada is higher than in the United States and Great Britain, citing a US federal debt total of 32.786 billion at 302 per person versus Canada's 5.3 billion at 590 per person. It claims Canada faces higher debt and taxation and notes a deteriorating trend. It also endorses Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for neuralgia and back pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Thomas
Boy earns college education for football talent
Walter Morley, a 15 year old English footballer and son of a boilermaker, impressed a military officer with his conduct in a recent game. The officer plans to fund his Oxford education after completing preliminary schooling, noting the boy has the makings of a gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Walter Morley
Holloway's Corn Remover Relief Advocated
An advertisement claims only the uninformed suffer from corns while the knowing use Holloway's Corn Remover for relief. It promotes the product as an effective remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Canadian National Railways Posts 1923 Net Revenue Rise
Sir Henry Thornton declares CN Railways earned 20,127,447 in 1923, up 17,646,935 from 1922. The official statement notes higher net revenues as the railway reports substantial year over year gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Greatest Treasure Box
Hon Charles McCrea Ontario minister of mines told Windsor Northern Ontario is the world’s greatest treasure box. He projected 25 million dollars of precious metals this year and noted 85 percent of the world’s nickel comes from near Sudbury. He cited 1911 gold output of 48000 and last year’s gold production over 22 million in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCrea
Province of
Ontario
Windsor
McCrea
Sudbury
Canada records big gains in farm and fishing sectors in 1923
Unofficial estimates place Canada’s combined mineral, agricultural, and fishing value at 2.42 billion dollars for 1923, up 252 million from 1922. Canada leads world wheat production with strong export surplus while British Columbia reports a salmon pack of 1.25 million cases, about 400 thousand more than 1922, the largest since 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
British Columbia
Department of Fisheries
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Aid Regina Woman
Miss Bertha Charrette of Regina Saskatchewan reports overcoming weak spells and dizziness after using Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills. She took three boxes and can perform daily tasks without after effects, praising the medicine and recommending it to others. Price 50c per box, available at dealers or by mail from E T Milburn Co Limited Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Charrette
Regina
Sask
Milburn
E. T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Dominion Lands Administration Undergoes Major Overhaul
The Dominion lands department in the prairies and BC undergoes a complete reorganization to reduce offices and staff. All inspectors become Dominion land inspectors and operations are centralized at the Norlite Building on Wellington Street, promising convenience for land business and lower costs as amalgamation progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Lands
Prairie Provinces
Railway Belt
Peace River
British Columbia
Department of the Interior
Dominion Land
Ottawa
Norlite
Wellington Street
Federal Lands
Virtue as Reward in Sparse Moral Tales
A compact meditation argues virtue carries intrinsic worth more than external rewards, noting many stories treat moral behavior as its own reward even when success or acclaim is absent.
Canadian Arctic Expansion Aims for Northern Posts
Canadian explorers plan a northern water expedition to rival the US dirigible Shenandoah next summer. Captain Bernier, an Arctic veteran, sails to England to command the steamer Franklin acquired by the Federal Government. He will depart from Portsmouth to reach the Arctic directly. Talks mention establishing new posts on northern islands and possibly sending government representatives to formalize control and prevent foreign title claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bernier
England
Franklin
Arctic
Portsmouth
Dominion
Town’s Leading Citizen Seeks Self-Importance
A prominent local figure in a small town acts as if he wields outsized influence. Neighbors express concern that his self-importance overshadows town affairs and community needs.
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Vancouver Harbor
U.S. Tax Collections
Lelehet
National Economy Campaign
Atlantic
Pacific
Minard
W. M. Ibn
U.S
National Railways Revenue
Carter
Dominion Lands Administration
Borden Co. Limited
Capt. Bernier
Dominion Express
Michenhoff
Cabaeeck
ST. Palit
Bt Real
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