Manitoba Opens Session With Wheat Board Study Plan
The throne speech at Manitoba’s seventeenth legislative assembly opening signals a one year test for a wheat marketing method. It notes plans to form a wheat board, urge early completion of Hudson Day Railway, suspend Great Lakes coasting regulations, and form a commission to study education. It also mentions suspending Dominion coasting rules when needed and reports from Ottawa on natural resources. Thousands attended the opening as oaths were taken. The government intends concurrent provincial legislation to cooperate with Saskatchewan and Alberta on the wheat marketing proposal.
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Winnipes
Canada
James Alkins
Legislative Assembly of
Manitoba
Hudson Day Railway
Great Lakes
Dominion
Natural Resources Conference
Ottawa
Legislative Assemblies
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Minister Fielding returns to Ottawa after European stay
Hon. W Fielding minister of finance arrives in Ottawa after several months abroad linked to treaty matters. He expresses deep regret at the sudden death of Hon. W C Kennedy in Florida, saying he learned of the news while abroad.
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Ottawa
W. Fielding
Europe
W. C. Kennedy
Florida
Insulin Treatment Seen as Success at Washington U
Physicians at Washington University medical department report insulin as a cure for diabetes may prevent death. Insulin has been used in thirteen diabetes cases in St Louis and surrounding areas.
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St. Louis
Washington University
French prune crop of 1922 nearly a total failure
The 1922 prune harvest in France faced widespread ruin with yields collapsing across major growing regions. Drought and blight reduced output, prompting growers to reassess trellis systems and pruning methods amid rising prices and export uncertainty.
New Stamp Tax Instructions Registered in Ottawa
The Department of Customs and Excise clarifies stamp duties on receipts. No stamp is required on mailed postcards acknowledging remittance as they carry war revenue tax. Mailed form letters folded without envelopes incur no stamp duty if the method shows no other tax paid. Form letters sent in envelopes acknowledging $10 or more require a two cent stamp since no other tax is shown as paid under the Special War Revenue Act.
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Ottawa
Department of Customs and Excise
Regina Aqua Fleus Wheel aims to generate power from Saskatchewan streams
Rev. W. P. Spooner of Cupar Sask claims a new Aqua Fleus Wheel device to produce electricity from slow moving Saskatchewan streams. Spicers presents the invention in the city and has notified the Saskatchewan Government through Minister of Agriculture Hon. C. M. Hamilton.
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Regina
W. P. Spooner
Cupar
Sask
Saskatchewan
Spicers
Saskatchewan Goverment
C. M. Hamilton
California Fig Syrup Ad Speaks To Mothers
An old fashioned advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a reliable laxative for upset stomachs in children. It promises gentle relief within hours, claims to remove constipation and waste, and urges mothers to buy the genuine product with labeled directions.
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California
Famous film star Wallace Reid dies after treatment
Wallace Reid, famed motion picture star, died in Hollywood after a month in a sanatorium following a nervous breakdown linked to his struggle against narcotics. His wife and children were with him. doctors cited congestion of the lungs and kidneys as the immediate cause.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wallace Reid
Hollywood
Reid
Herbert
Learning Value of Vote Calgary Convention Outlook
The ninth annual convention of the United Farm Women's Association drew strong attendance despite membership decline. Hon Irene Parlby urged optimism and promoted government plans to boost poultry, dairy, mixed farming, and thrift. President Mrs M L Seares reported awakening among about 60 locals as voters, while Secretary Miss J L Kidd noted reduced membership but high cooperative spirit.
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Calgary
United Farm Women's Association
Irene Parlby
Alberta
M. L. Seares
J. L. Kidd
M. L. Sears
Nanton
U.F.W.A
R. KB. Gang
Paradise Valley
B. F. Kiser
High River
Jessie MacMillan
Women's Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Women's Institute
Death of Hon. W. C. Kennedy Ottawa
News of the death of Hon. W. C. Kennedy, popular Minister of Railways, shocks Cabinet and friends. Kennedy had been recuperating in the south after two serious operations and his passing opens a vacancy in Mackenzie King’s Cabinet and in charge of the Railways and Canals portfolio administered by G. P. Graham since Kennedy’s illness.
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Ottawa
W. C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Ufe
Mackenzie King
Depart of Railways and Canals
Canadian Government Marine
Canadian National Railways
G. P. Graham
National Defence
French Policy In Ruhr Veers To Milder Methods
The French economic mission will limit actions to requisitioning already mined coal and diverting loaded cars to France. Mines themselves will not be requisitioned for now. Paris delayed confiscation amid abroad concerns and French HQ says defaulting magnates will be summoned and tried by court martial rather than arrested.
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Essen
France
Germany
Economic Commission
Simon
Paris
Ruhr
Rubins
Australian Fleet Superior, Commodore Addison Claims Victory
Commodore Addison, commander of the Australian fleet, told the Sydney Herald the Australian squadron is superior to Admiralty squadrons on the East Indies, African, and North American stations in an interview.
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Sydney
Australia
Addison
Sydney Herald
Admiraltty
Line of Succession To British Crown
London. The article outlines the current line of succession after the Prince of Wales. It lists the Duke of York, Princes Henry and George, Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles, the Princess Royal, Princess Arthur of Connaught and her son the Earl of MacDuff. It notes the line could change if the Prince of Wales marries and has children. It also mentions the Prince’s denial of interest in marriage.
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London
Duke of York
Bowes-Lyon
Earl of Strathmore
Prince of Wales
Henry
George
Mary Viscountess Lascelles
Princess Royal
Arthur of Connaught
Earl of
German mark slides to record low in foreign exchange
New York reports the German mark continued its decline in the foreign exchange market. The currency fell to 55.199 cents per hundred marks, equivalent to 18,181 to one US dollar. At the pre war rate of 23.8 cents per mark, 18,181 marks would be worth $4,329.08.
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New York
United States
Legislation Proposed To Tighten Trust Fund Oversight
Aimed at barristers the bill targets lawyers handling trust funds in Winnipeg Regina Calgary Vancouver. It seeks closer tab on legal professionals at the upcoming session. The measure reflects a predominance of former members and appears certain to pass.
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Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Vancouver
Bretonia Steamer Lost Believed Foundered in Fundy
Fishermen at Whale Cove recover a chart roll from a steamer marked Bretonia bound St Pierre to New York. The document fuels belief the Bretonia may have foundered in the Bay of Fundy, with the vessel now officially given up for lost.
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Jigby
N.S
Whale Cove
St. Pierre
New York
Bay of Fundy
White House voices doubt on West Indies seizure plan
The United States administration does not favor the Senate proposal to acquire British and French possessions in the West Indies, a stance disclosed at the White House.
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Washington
United States Administration
Senate
United States
West Indies
White House
Local Merchants Urge Patronage To Aid Town
A call to residents to shop at nearby stores to strengthen the town and support community growth. The appeal emphasizes keeping commerce local and benefiting neighbors through everyday purchases.
Germany seeks British mediation on war dispute
A Times despatch from Essen reports Germany asking Britain to mediate between France and Germany. British officials deem such mediation premature and doubt League of Nations or U S aid would help. Germany’s hardening stance and solid backing from labor and the Socialists are noted. Meanwhile in Canada, local union officers are re-elected and government policy for farm women's extension is outlined.
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Germany
Essen
Rome
League of Nations
United States
Downing Street
Berlin
Chicago Council votes 66 to 2 against Klansmen on payroll
The Chicago City Council voted 66 to 2 to oppose retaining Ku Klux Klan members on the city payroll, signaling strong opposition to the group's presence in municipal staffing.
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Chicago
Ku Klux Klan
Freezone Promise Quick Corn Relief Stressed by Fingers
Promote Freezone as a cheap corn remedy that promises instant numbness and easy removal without soreness. Claims a tiny bottle from druggists cures hard and soft corns and even toe corn without irritation.
Turks May Gift Land Lausanne
A British delegation urged Turks to allow Britain to own land where its soldiers died in Gallipoli. Ottoman delegates likely will agree. About 100000 British fell there. many prisoners, mostly Indians, are believed held by Turks, who agreed to release them. Thirteen of eighteen articles of the population exchange accord were ratified.
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Lausanne
Great Britain
Gallipoli
England
Cost of living in Britain slips in December
Living cost in Great Britain for December fell two points from November, placing it 7 percent above July 1914 levels. The price index shows a retreat from last year’s 92 percent excess over July 1914.
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London
Great Britain
National Farmers of Canada Sought by Alberta Delegates
United Farmers of Alberta delegates move toward forming a national Farmers Council to unite federal political social and educational activities and coordinate groups including provincial organizations. The plan aims to supplant the Canadian Council of Agriculture and remove certain members. H W Wood wins eighth term as president amid calls for stronger organized citizenship against partisanship.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
National Farmers’ Council
Canadian Council of Agriculture
United Grain Growers Limited
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company
Council of Agriculture
United Farmers of Canada
H. W. Wood
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United Farm Women
Hon
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Chas. Hynds
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Lumsden, Sask
Sears
Alberta Ladies’ Organization
Elizabeth Bowes- Lyon
Britain
Farmers of Canada
Ship of Canada
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