Canada’s Food Exports Seen Growing With U S Shift
The article argues that as the United States becomes a net food importer, Canada will increasingly supply U S demand for wheat meat dairy and produce. It notes Canada’s geographic and trade advantages, a British Imperial Commission potential, and rising Canadian flour imports by Ireland, signaling a coming era of growth and settlement in Canada to meet global food needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Land Grant Colleges
United States
United
Republic
Canada
United State
Imperial Economic Commission
United States Department of Commerce
Dominion
Radio Message Inside Bank Vault Reported
WOS Jefferson City Mo. announced a letter from First Savings Bank Palmyra Missouri said a programme from WOS was received on a super-terrodyne set placed inside the bank vault. The vault door weighed ten tons and walls were 27 inches of steel and concrete.
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WOS
Jefferson City
First Savings Bank
Palmyra
Missouri
Hollanders in Alberta Viewed Satisfied by Baron Van Heeckeren
Baron W. Van Heeckeren of Rotterdam reports after a tour of investigation that the Hollanders who have located in Alberta are making good progress and are satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Baron W. van Heeckeren
Rotterdam
Alberta pictures draw over 100000 at Wembley Exhibition
Wem bley Exhibition last summer attracted at least 100000 viewers for the Alberta pictures. Information from Dr. W. J. Black at Ottawa to the Government Publicity Branch notes rising interest in Canadian topics across England and Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Government Publiity
W. J. Black
Ottawa
England
Scotland
Wellington Never Saw Napoleon in Waterloo Battle
The Duke of Wellington recalled that he never saw Bonaparte directly, though during the Battle of Waterloo Napoleon was nearby within a quarter of a mile. He described the day as dark with much rain in the air.
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Wellington
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Telepix proves practicable for cross country telegraph pictures
The Telepix system sends pictures by telegraph and has been demonstrated as practicable. Notre Dame and Leland Stanford game photos from Pasadena were transmitted to Chicago and New York for printing at the inauguration. The system uses telegraphic dots and dashes and takes about one hour to 75 minutes per ordinary photograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
New York Daily News
Notre-Dame
Pasadena
Cal
Chicago
New York
Prospects for Better Britain Canada Trade Ties
Hon P C Larkin the Canadian High Commissioner in London states in a New Year message to the Canadian Press that there is a prospect of new means to place the trade relationship between the British Isles and Canada on an improved basis. He says one may look forward with confidence to a satisfactory solution benefiting both the Dominion and the Motherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Larkin
London
British Isles
Canada
Dominion
Perfect Digestion Through Rich Blood and Pink Pills
The ad argues that digestion improves only when blood is rich and red, promoting Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for weak digestion and nervous indigestion. Mrs Charles La Rose of Fruitland Ontario cites relief from stomach trouble, heart pain, and fatigue after using the pills, sold widely by mail at 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Biography of King Edward VII by Sidney Lee
The first volume of a two part biography of King Edward VII, ordered by King George, will be published early in March. It covers Edward's life from his birth on November 9, 1841 to his accession on January 22, 1901 and promises a humane, many sided portrait including his wide interests.
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Edward VII
Sidney Lee
George
Edward
Worm Exterminator Priced for All at Drugstores
The Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is described as affordable and within reach of everyone and is available at any druggist.
New Power Source From Earths Nether Regions
A professor proposes exploiting subterranean heat for power. In Volterra Italy a new source uses high temperature steam from fumaroles once used for borax. Steam is tapped by drilling and directed to drive large power stations.
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Volterra
Italy
I’ll tell the world aloud origins in Measure for Measure
The phrase I’ll tell the world dates back to Shakespeare. Isabella in Measure for Measure uses the line Without stretch’d threat I’ll tell the world aloud What kind of man thou art. This origin shows the slang’s early literary roots.
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Isabella
Immigration To Canada In 1924 Through November Totals 121 683
Immigrants to Canada from all sources through November 1924 reached 121 683, with 56 925 from Britain, 15 587 from the United States, and 49 173 from other countries. The total is 9 046 below the 1923 level, a seven percent drop largely due to the absence of 11 700 British harvesters from 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Dominion
Ontario Gold Output Reaches New Monthly Peak in December
Preliminary figures for December show Northern Ontario gold mines producing more gold than any prior month. All tonnage records were broken and mine income surpassed $2,100,000 for the first time. 1924 output near $25,000,000, with 1925 production at a rate close to $36,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Missing Yacht Lief Erickson Searched Along Labrador Coast
Radio queries cover the northeastern shores of Labrador and Baffin Land as authorities hunt for the 40 foot yacht Lief Erickson commanded by W. W. Nutting with three countrymen and a Danish navigator. The group departed Christiania Norway on September 8 aiming for New York via Iceland Greenland and Labrador. CFCN Calgary radio alerts trading posts and missions to stay vigilant for sightings.
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Labrador
Baffin Land
Lief Erickson
W. W. Nutting
Christiania
Norway
New York
Iceland
Greenland
CFCN
Calgary
Standardization of Canadian Bacon Export Face Undefined Path
Officials with the Department of Agriculture say no details can be announced yet on Canadian bacon standardization for export. A Toronto report suggested branding of Canadian export bacon might be ordered by Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Department
Toronto
Ottawa
Plan for Transcontinental Flight From Japan to Europe
The Asahi reports a spring flight attempt using two Briquet aeroplanes with 400 horsepower Lorraine engines ordered from France. The Japan Imperial Government including naval military and radio departments will cooperate in the venture under the Tokio newspaper's auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
The
Asahi
Tokio
France
Duke of York in Kenya Rhino Hunt Adventure
The Duke of York and his bride visit Kenya and take part in a rhinoceros hunt. After stalking a large rhinoceros the duke fires as the animal charges and is joined by hunter Anderson who also fires. The rhino falls dead and the duke savors his bold adventure.
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Duke of York
George
Kenya
Anderson
Duke
Powerful Medicine in Six Essential Oils Liniment Offered
Mr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil markets a six oil liniment claimed to ease pain and restore health. Testimonials assert broad healing benefits and relief, noting value beyond its price as proof of efficacy.
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Mr. Thomas
May Tour Canada by English Schoolboys Planned
A May pilgrimage to the Dominion may be organized under the Overseas Educative League. A 150 strong delegation of representative public school boys, with teachers and possibly educational authorities, would travel following a Canadian official’s visit to England to spark interest among secondary school associations.
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Dominion
Overseas Educative League
England
Miller's Worm Powders Promote Child Health
The passage extols Millers Worm Powders as an effective remedy for intestinal worms in children. It claims the product drives worms from the system and provides stimulating and soothing effects, making the child's subsequent progress painless and satisfying.
Young Brooklyn Artist Wins Two Gold Medals in City Painting Contest
Duncan Campbell, 10, of Brooklyn, chosen by a panel of three professional artists and twenty six art supervisors from eight thousand students, earns two gold medals for his painting and for setting an unmatched artistic record since the contest began thirteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Campbell
Brooklyn
Decreased Imports From Canada in November 1924
U S imports from Canada totaled 35 143 554 during November 1924, down from 38 452 037 in November 1923. Exports to Canada for November 1924 reached 53 107 707, up from 45 743 735 in November 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Winnipeg Board of Trade forms Mining Bureau
The Winnipeg Board of Trade announces the establishment of a Mining Bureau to collect data on the mining situation in Manitoba and to foster greater mineral production in the province.
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Winnipeg Board of Trade
Manitoba
Canadian Packing Industry Slaughters 1923 Totals
Government estimates show 1923 hog slaughter in Canada reaching 2,256,394, up 29,182 from 1922. Cattle and sheep slaughtered totaled 812,142 and 499,745 respectively.
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Canada
Alberta co operatives post 1923 turnover of 37 million
Figures from the Provincial Department of Agriculture show 40 co operative bodies in Alberta including the wheat pool achieved a combined turnover of 37 728 000 in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Wheat Pool
England Applies Five-Pound Tax Per Horsepower on Cars
England implements a tax of five pounds for each horsepower in automobiles. The levy increases vehicle ownership costs and potentially affects car buyers and manufacturers.
Sunday Island's Peak Crowned World’s Highest Mountain
Sunday Island in the Pacific rises 2,000 feet above five miles of sea, claiming to be the tallest mountain in the world based on its height above water.
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Sunday Island
Pacific
Oldest Known 1632 Fork Found in English Household
A 1632 fork discovered in an English house is believed to be the oldest surviving fork in existence. The item’s age places it among early dining implements from the early Stuart era and highlights domestic life in 17th century Britain.
Vancouver Meeting Calls Gold Export Embargo Extended
A resolution from mining men and wholesale merchants in Vancouver urges extending the Canadian gold export embargo for another year and not granting placer gold export permits in British Columbia. It also seeks renewal of the mining act affecting gold exports when revised next July.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
Manitoba Hotel Men Demand Beer License Change
Premier John Bracken and Attorney General R W Craig told Winnipeg hotel operators the Manitoba Government will not amend the Liquor Control Act to permit beer sales in licensed hotels as Alberta and Quebec allow. Hotelmen said public opinion has shifted since the last referendum on beer and light wines.
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Alberta
Quebec
Manitoba
John Bracken
R. W. Craig
Winnipeg
Manitoba Quarry Company Wins Montreal Stone Contract
A Manitoba firm secured the contract to supply a large quantity of stone for a new Montreal apartment building. Stone will be quarried near Garson, Manitoba, with many planners and quarrymen engaged all winter to fulfill the order.
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Canada
United States
Montreal
Garson
Man
Buckau Sails Fast in Rough Seas During Anton Flettner Test
The Buckau achieved 9 knots in heavy seas during a wind driven test by Anton Flettner. He expressed satisfaction with the vessel’s seaworthiness in rough weather as the Buckau prepared to cruise to Lubeck and possibly Sweden.
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Anton Flettner
Buckau
Flettner
Lubeck
Sweden
European airship powered by pedals with flapping wings
A newly built airship from a European mechanic uses foot pedals for propulsion and features wings that flap like a bird, showcasing a hybrid design blending aviation and ornithopter concepts.
Nerves Kept Woman From Sleep After Pneumonia
Mrs Grace Kitchen of St George Ontario describes severe post pneumonia weakness. She suffered sleepless nights and daytime fainting spells due to a weak heart, eventually confined to bed for weeks before discovering a remedy.
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Grace Kitchen
St. George, Ont
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills testimonial
A user reports trying Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills and notes weight gain of 35 pounds after five boxes. They claim improved ability to perform housework and outside work and highly recommend the product for those suffering similar conditions.
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Milburn
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