Canadian Prosperity Seen In Global Economic Recovery
A Toronto Saturday Night feature argues Canada outpaced the world in key sectors from 1925 to 1928. It cites Canada’s 35 percent wheat rise and 88 percent oil growth, contrasting with smaller global gains, and argues Canada’s diversified industry and natural wealth position it for renewed prosperity as world markets recover.
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Toronto
Dominion
Canada
United States
France
Argentine
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Diatomite Deposits Across Canada highlighted
The article notes diatomite as a light fluffy heat and sound insulator used in industry for filtration and admixtures. It mentions the Dominion's large deposits spanning British Columbia, Ontario and the Maritimes.
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Dominion
British Coumbia
Ontario
Maritimes
Man Seeks Damages After Train Wreck Claim Folded
In Glasgow a man injured in a tramway accident and other victims were taken to hospital. He received £10 damages from the company and faced 60 days in jail after the fraud was uncovered.
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Glasgow
Costliest Lightning Stroke
The most costly lightning strike on record hit the U S Naval Ammunition Depot at Lake Denmark New Jersey in 1926 causing 31 deaths and about 93 million dollars in damage.
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U.S. Naval
Lake Denmark
N.J
What a Man Gets Out of a Job Depends on Effort
A concise reflection notes that outcomes from work hinge on the effort an individual invests. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the link between input and reward in employment.
Tribute to Dr Eckener and Graf Zeppelin arrival
A New York Evening World writer notes the Graf Zeppelin faced harsh weather yet caused little public stir on its arrival. He compares air travel expectations to the Europa Bremen and questions the role of aviation figures like Dr Eckener in inspiring trust and regular transatlantic flights.
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New York Evening World
Grantal
Bremen
Brengaria
Ecker
Graf
Hoover
Dr Williams' Pink Pills Promise Nerve and Blood Aid
An ad claims Dr Williams' Pink Pills strengthen nerves and enrich blood to cure fatigue palpitations and appetite decline. It cites Miss Margaret Torrey of Toronto who reports complete recovery after several boxes and says weight gain followed. Pills sold by dealers or mail order for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Fatigimfort
Williams
Margaret Torrey
Toronto
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
New Baby Auto Promises Affordable GM Four Cylinder Model
General Motors is building a small four cylinder car inspired by the English Austin. It will sell in the United States for about $200. Detroit is producing patterns for this radical design to broaden ownership and stimulate business, which has declined in pricier models. Details are being carefully guarded.
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General Motors
Austin
United States
Detroit
Persian Balm Beauty Lotion Claims Unrivaled Bright Complexion
The advertisement touts Persian Balm as a superior skin lotion that cools, relieves, and smooths the skin. It promises fast absorption, fragrance, and protection for delicate complexions, urging every discriminating woman to use the product.
Lettuce Movement from Armstrong Fields Switches to Rail Cars
British Columbia growers plan 30 to 40 rail cars of head lettuce from Armstrong fields this year, a larger shipment than last year. The note contrasts agriculture with a remark on photography revolutionizing astronomy. A playful digression questions how a fly would react to a swatter.
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Armstrong Fields
India to join federation under Simon report vision
The Simon report foresees India gradually becoming a unified nation within the British Commonwealth. It envisions an eight province federation with Burma excluded, provincial schools for self government, a revised India Act, cabinet shared responsibility, and a lasting British army presence to protect both India and the Empire.
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India
Iim Antiquity
Surma
Daring Hudson Bay journey to bring sick agent to Churchill
A SAS company party in open freight canoe navigated heavy seas and ice blocks over two days from Monala to Churchill to treat H. Ford, Hudson's Bay Company factor, after a May illness. Ford reached The Pas and Winnipeg for hospital care before recovery began.
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Hudson Bay
H. Ford
Hudson's Bay Company
Monala
Churchill
Pas
Kenneth Carter
Ford
Winnipeg
Final Exams in Venice and Language Pithy Puzzles
The text defines terms with paradoxes and playful definitions. It mentions Venice during exams and a man with many wives. It notes ambiguity as living with two spouses and frames figures of speech as saying what you don’t mean yet mean what you say. It references a circle and the Fru gal system via Normans.
Postage Rates Reduced for Canada to Foreign Destinations
The Postmaster General's Department announced new international rates effective July 1, lowering postage for letters, cards, printed matter, commercial papers, and samples to foreign destinations. Rates include five cents for the first ounce of letters, three cents for each additional ounce, three cents for postcards, one cent per two ounces for printed matter, five cents per packet for commercial papers up to ten ounces, and two cents per four ounces for samples. International reply coupons cost seven cents with five cents redeemable in stamps. All changes apply to destinations outside Canada.
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British Empire
France
North
South America
Postmaster-General’s Department
World Postal Congress
London
England
Canada
Mysterious Large Fish Nets Moray Firth Mystery
Scotch fishermen report a large, unknown species fish caught in Moray Firth about 20 miles off Banffshire coast. The crew says it is unlike anything seen before and remained alive for hours after capture.
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Moray Firth
Banffshire
Bible figures draw biggest followers in lecture debate
A theological lecturer asks which Bible character has the largest following. The room quiets until a voice from the back bench shouts an answer, sparking a brief exchange as the discussion turns to Moses and Paul and their impact.
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Moses
Paul
Postal savings in Japan surpass one billion dollars
Japan reports postal savings exceeding 1 billion dollars signaling a major milestone.Authorities note broad public participation across regions as the system grows.
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Japan
Coal Movement Arranges Alberta Saskatchewan Coal to Manitoba
Frank G. Neate of the Dominion Fuel Board says all administrative steps are completed to move Alberta and Saskatchewan coal into Manitoba. He notes meetings in Winnipeg with Alberta Saskatchewan operators, distributors, and railway officials and that cooperation is secured to curb imported coal.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Frank G. Neate
Dominion Fuel Board
Ottawa
Neate
Winnipeg
Mr. Neate
English Language Spreading Worldwide Through Book Purchases
The article notes that foreign readers purchase a wide range of American books. The Department of Commerce reports strong overseas markets with the United Kingdom and Canada as leading readers, while China ranks third in purchases of US printed books. Latin America and the Philippines also buy many titles.
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United States
Department of Commerce
United Kingdom
Canada
China
Latin America
Philippines
Prime Dressing For Wounds Recommends Eclectric Oil
An article notes carbolic acid used in factories for wound care and promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for quick healing without scarring. It also reports St Michael and All Angels Church Helensburg Scotland will complete a long unfinished church tower after 62 years.
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Dr.Thomas
St. Michael and All Angels’ Church
Helensburg
Scotland
Cleanliness by coin operated water in Berlin
A new machine in Berlin offers water for washing the face and hands when a coin of five cents is deposited. Each use includes a package of powdered soap and a paper towel, ensuring cleanliness with minimal effort.
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Berlin
Germany
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Pegle
Pianoe
Dr. Eckener
Pal Binub
New Baby Auto
British Columbia
Pain
Liniment
C of Simon Report
Churchil
Venice
Speed Boat
Estelle V
Betty Carstairs
Calgario
Halifax
Canadian National Railways
Gravenhurst
Muskoka Lakes
Major Segrave
Miss Carstairs
Minard
Jules Simard
Minard’s
Para-Sani
Para- Sani
Hamilton
HUT R-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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