Immigration policy to grow Canada through settlement
The piece argues Canada must boost population to ease the war tax burden and sustain growth. It endorses Sir Clifford Sifton's plan to settle vast northern clay belts with European agricultural laborers under contract, improving rural labor, tying expansion to national unity, and connecting east and west via populated, productive regions.
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Canada
Dominion
Clifford Sifton
Doles
Prairie
Sir Clifford
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Europe
United States
Eclipse Watch Brings Packed Lanes on California Route
On the southern California coast during a total solar eclipse, Highway 40 saw 40 miles of cars moving slowly from Los Angeles to San Diego and Tijuana. Traffic crawled at six miles per hour as 1,000 arrests were reported for line jumping and endangering others on the Terry Pines grade near San Diego. Gas stations drained fuel supplies early with gasoline selling at forty cents a gallon instead of fifteen.
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California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Tia Juana
Mexico
Terry Pines
Remedy for Earache Promised by Dr Thomas remedy
A remedy claims to ease earache by simple drops placed on lint or medicated cotton. The ear is described as delicate and requiring medical care, with Dr Thomas Eclectric Of proposed as a simple solution to relieve pain.
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Thomas
Death sentences in Russia 1923 high but commutations rise
The 1923 annual report of the supreme court records 686 executions in Russia, compared with $13 in the prior year. Forty three percent of death sentences were commuted to imprisonment, up from 31 percent in 1922.
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Russia
Supreme Court
Fletcher's Castoria Ad Claims Gentle Help for Infants
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a remedy for constipation, flatulence, colic, and diarrhoea in babies and children. It promises to regulate the stomach and bowels and aid digestion for natural sleep, noting the genuine product bears a signature.
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Fletcher
Parachutes Made Mandatory On French Passenger Planes
Since January first all French aeroplanes carrying passengers must carry parachutes. A French aerial syndicate conference announced the rule. Mile Collin demonstrated parachute utility by leaping from a plane at 90 miles an hour and landing safely, disproving prior claims of impossibility.
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Mile. Collin
Mlle. Collins
St Vitus Dance Treated With Williams Pink Pills
St Vitus dance or chorea affects mainly children with facial and limb twitching. The case of Mrs S E Makins from Parry Harbor Ontario shows improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for several months, with no attacks since and occasional use when unwell. Pills available from any medicine dealer or by mail from Brockville Ontario for a small price.
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St. Vitus
Ont
Dr. Williams
Catarrhozone Haler Promises Relief From Sore Throat
An advertisement claims Catarrhozone haler cures throat soreness and prevents coughs by clearing germs from throat and lungs. It touts a 50 cent dollar outfit sold by druggists and offers mail orders from The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
Fallen planet theory in Arizona sparks mining explore
A Nevada Arizona report describes Coon Butte in Arizona with a 150 ft high mound and a 4000 ft wide crater at the top. Fragments resembling meteoric iron and oddly shaped boulders are scattered nearby and scientists query if a gigantic external body created the hill, prompting mining plans to test the idea.
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Arizona
Coon Butte
Movement of US Farmer Settlers Into Canada Expected This Spring
Canadian National Railways officials in Winnipeg discussed a large migration of thousands of United States farmers moving to prairie lands in Canada this spring. Officials indicated the border crossing movement this year will exceed previous levels. Asthma relief claims follow in a separate ad for Dr. J D Kellogge's Asthma Remedy promising decisive relief after other remedies fail.
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United States
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Pacific Coast
Canada
Canada aids British round the world airflight plan
Will Lend Assistance Canada will host the British airmen as they attempt a round the world flight this year. The Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Air Force will support the voyage by air and sea from St. John’s Newfoundland to Yokohama Japan, covering about half the journey. A Navy boat will lay dumps along the Aleutians and Siberian coast while the Air Force coordinates support across Canada for the land flight, marking the first time Canada is crossed by air in one continuous flight.
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Canada
Royal Canadian Navy
Canadian Air Force
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Yokohama
Navy
British Columbia
Aleutians
Siberian
Japan
Air Force
Canada Exports Farm Produce to U S Rise in Late 1923
Canadian exports of farm produce to the United States in the last three months of 1923 totaled 32.28 million dollars, up from 25.58 million in the same period a year earlier. Wheat shipments nearly doubled from 1922, with 17.26 million bushels vs 9.17 million.
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Canada
United States
Influence of Tobacco in Domestic Harmony
A health pamphlet-like passage argues tobacco aids harmony at home and keeps marriages steady. It claims smoking soothes men and prevents family jars while suggesting women who fear marriage are unreliable.
Woman Faces Pressure to Laugh When She Feels Reluctant
A reflection on social expectations that compel a woman to laugh or pretend amusement even when she experiences discomfort or reluctance, highlighting gendered norms and inner conflict.
Farm Help From Europe to Western Canada Expanded
Western Canada will continue the farm labor program begun by the Canadian Pacific Railway last year. In 1923 about 3,000 workers were brought, with far more expected this season. First arrivals from Britain, Denmark, Switzerland and other parts of Europe are due around March 31. Farmers can request help via CPR agents or the Colonization Department at Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg or Montreal, detailing labor class, nationality and wages. Applications should be sent early to ensure proper selection.
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Western
Canada
Europe
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Britain
Denmark
Switzerland
C.P.R
Colonization Department
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Montreal
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Child Health
A vintage advertisement recommends genuine California Fig Syrup for constipated, bilious, feverish, or sick children. It claims to ease stomach upset and stimulate liver and bowels without gripping or narcotics, urging buyers to ask druggists for the real product with directions.
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California
Lower Taxation Campaign Gains Momentum Across Canada
The Lower Taxation movement began in Regina in February and has spread nationwide to Vancouver Toronto Ontario and Quebec city Montreal. Public opinion Growth pushes governments to cut expenditures and promises of relief are urged by supporters to back politicians who seek reductions. Citizens are urged to write personal letters to MPs MLAs and councillors to push for lower taxes and smaller government. Keep Minard's Liniment in the house.
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Regina
Vancouver
British Columbia
Toronto
Ontario
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Ottawa
Dominion
Hmit
George
Bronze mirror from Caesar era found in Desborough England
A bronze hand mirror dating to around 55 B.C. and likely used by a Celtic woman during Caesar's invasion was unearthed in Desborough, Northamptonshire. The hand chased back features eastern stylistic elements and the artifact has been donated to the British Museum.
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England
Desborough
Northamptonshire
Midlands
Britain
British Museum
Immigration letters from British settlers on Canada praised
Ottawa officials dismiss alarm over letters published by 62 British publications in six months. Returned harvesters describe favorable conditions in Canada and opportunities for settlers from Great Britain in this country.
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Ottawa
Daily News
London
England
Canada
Great Britain
End stomach misery with Pape's Diapepsin relief
A brief advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest cure for indigestion gas and heartburn. It claims relief within moments from acidity and stomach distress and notes wide availability from druggists selling millions of packages.
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Pape
Britain May Start Direct Air Service to India
Maj Gen Brackner director of civil aviation of the British Air Ministry says Britain may launch a direct London to India air service using about 100 hours for the trip. He leaves after a holiday in the country and expresses confidence in the project.
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Great Britain
India
London
Brackner
British Air Ministry
Lapland Women Among World’s Smallest Height Guides
The source notes that Lapland women average about four feet nine inches in height. It comments on the precision and finish expected of a polished orator.
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Lapland
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