Battle Over Water Power and Canal Schemes Resumes in Canada
A sweeping article argues a looming clash between government and private control of vast water powers. It links Great Lakes St Lawrence plans with Georgian Bay Canal and laments provincial frictions, warning Western Canada to resist sectarian appeals and focus on national interests.
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Annda
Dominion
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Img
Georgian Bay
Canada
Montreal
Toronto
Port Arthur
Fort William
Great Lakea
Atlantic Seaboard
St. Lawrences
United States
Western
Experimental Farm Near Meadow Lake Nurtures North Battleford Settlers
The federal agriculture department approves an experimental station at Meadow Lake to aid northern settlers in North Battleford. Construction will start soon with summer operation planned. A new telegraph line between Meadow Lake and La Ronge Lake boosts remote communities, supporting farming growth and improved railway and highway services.
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North Battleford
Federal Department of Agriculture
Meadow Lake
Ratle
Laon Lake
Canada urged to build commercial air lines and airports
Major-General J A MacBrien urged Canada to develop aviation for commerce and defense, criticizing lack of organized air routes and airports. He spoke in Ottawa on forming the Canadian Air League and urged aeronautics be included in technical curricula. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as a versatile pain remedy.
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Canada
J. 4. MacBrien
Department of National Defence
Ottawa
Canadian Air League
MacBrien
Thomas
Alberta fur industry grows with 27 silver fox shipments
The growing fur farming sector in Alberta received a boost as 27 pairs of silver foxes were imported from Maritime Provinces and valued at 25000 dollars. The stock was consigned to the National Silver Fox Club at Morinville, a new firm planning large scale fox breeding. A lawyer is the only man who ever comes out ahead in opposing a woman’s will. The Congo River empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Alberta
Maritime
National
Silver Fox Club
Morinville
Canada builds vast road network under highways act
The annual report of the Commissioner of Highways shows Canada completed 7 436 miles of road by March 31 1927 under the Canada Highways Act 1919. The federal subsidy covers 4 percent of costs with provinces funding the rest, and the estimated subsidizable highway cost stands at 48 900 972 dollars.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Woman In Restoring Blood
Advertisement claims women suffer from bloodlessness and fatigue but can recover with Dr Williams Pink Pills. Included is a testimonial from Mrs Ed Lancre of Stoney Point Ontario describing prolonged exhaustion improved after using the pills, with purchase options via druggists or mail order from Brockville Ontario.
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Ed. Lancre
Stoney Point
Ont
Dr. Williams
Hotel creates homelike room for ill guest in New York
An assistant manager staged a homey room for ailing guest by scattering magazines and newspapers, placing fresh flowers, leaving candy open on a lounge, rearranging furniture, and even placing an artificial fireplace with a cat nearby, aiming to comfort the visitor. The ad then pivots to a drug remedy claim for asthma.
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New York
Tie
Plans For Regular Air Plane Motor Sleigh Route
The Department of Commerce reports preparations for a regular sleigh line between Omskang Tara in Siberia. The 200 mile route aims for 30 to 35 miles per hour, using sleighs powered by air plane motors.
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Omskang Tara
Siberia
Department of Commerce
Manitoba Agricultural College Re Union Promises Big Turnout
Ex students of the Manitoba Agricultural College plan a two day reunion on February 16 and 17 marking twenty one years since the charter class began. J H Evans leads a large committee to recruit former residents of the Tuxedo site now used as military barracks. The program includes a banquet, lectures from Dr Willis Black Montreal President Reynolds and Hon John Bracken, plus an afternoon tour of St Vital labs and classrooms and a college dance to close.
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Manito Agricultural College
M.A.C
J. H. Evans
Tuxedo
Wwillis Black
Montreal
Reynolds
O.A.C
John Bracken
Evans
Science victory forecast at Toronto clash
Prof J C McLennan spoke at the Canadian Club in Toronto claiming medical science has won another victory. Observations at the General Electric lab in Schenectady show long wave radio apparatus can raise body temperature by applying waves to blood. Researchers believe controlled waves can induce temperatures lethal to disease organisms without harming patients. A noted children’s remedy mentioned is Mother Graves Worm Exterminator.
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Toronto
J. C. McLennan
Toronto University
General Electric Laboratory
Schenectady
N.Y
Cardinal Gelatin Salad and Lemon Meringue Pie
Instructions for a lemon gelatin salad with beet juice celery beets onions and peppers served on lettuce with mayonnaise. Then a lemon flavored custard pie with sugar flour butter lemon juice egg yolk milk and meringue option.
The Experience of Mrs Roy Brown Health Revival
Mrs Roy Brown of Peterboro Ontario describes severe nerve weakness insomnia back pain and exhaustion. After taking Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription she improved after one bottle and continued to full health praising the remedy sold by all druggists in tablet or liquid form.
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Peterboro
Dr. Pierce
Roy Brown
King St
Buckley
W. K. Buckley
Mutual St
Toronto
Link Between Swimming and Baking Appears in Notable Names
A writer notes connections to baking for several swimmers. Miss Mercedes Gleitze is the daughter of a German baker who lived in England and now works in Frankfurt. Vierkotter, a German Channel swimmer, is a baker, and his wife who won the Berlin women's swimming cup helps in the business. Michel, holder of the France to England swimming record, is also a baker.
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Mercedes Gleitze
England
Frankfort
Vierkotter
Berlin
Michel
France
Ngland
Compulsory Wheat Pool Defeated at Alberta Farmers Meet
Delegates at the United Farmers of Alberta annual convention in Calgary defeated a proposal for a compulsory wheat pool. The plan would have required over 65 percent of province farmers to sign up. Proponents urged government-mandated enrollment, while opponents warned of practical difficulties and coercion.
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United Farmers of Alberta
Calgary
D. H W. Smith
Cereal
Alta
C. C. Reed
Wetaskawin
Savings deposits in Canadian banks reach over 1.4 billion in 1927
End of 1927 saw savings deposits in Canadian banks total 1,406,000,000 dollars. This equates to about 1340 dollars per person in the Dominion, reflecting broad household saving levels across the country.
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One Banks
Canada
The
Dominon
Woman Reaches Limit of Argument Becomes Angry
A saying notes that when a woman hits the end of her rebuttal she grows irate. The line underscores turning points in heated discussions.
Headed List Of Winners By Wembley Exhibitor At Calgary Fair
Ferman Trelle of Wembley Alberta an internationally famous seed exhibitor won first prize in every class at the Provincial Seed Fair in Calgary including the grand wheat championship. He displayed Marquis and Garnet wheats from zone two in Northern Alberta and led all four spring to head selections.
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Ferman Trelle
Wembley
Alta
Calgary
Trelle
Edinburgh Sells War Relics for Charity
Edinburgh plans to auction relics from the Great War to raise funds for children in need. Officials say the proceeds will support food and clothing for youngsters rather than arming youths.
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Edinburgh
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