See Canada First: A Canadian Summer Holiday Advocate
A persuasive piece extols summer holidays spent in Canada as ideal for health and vitality. It argues fresh air and outdoor travel boost well being, urges exploring provinces from the Rockies to the Great Lakes, and promotes domestic travel to foster unity and knowledge of Canada’s natural beauty and resources.
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Mle
Canada
Switzerland
Dominion
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Ontario
Quebec
Maritimes
Trade growth between Britain and Russia reported by chamber
The Russo British Chamber of Commerce cites a rise in trade from £15.6 million in 1922 to £58 million in 1925. Russian purchases from Britain exceed Russian sales in Britain, with feedstuffs and raw materials versus machinery textiles and other goods. Credit in the trade is noted and no defaults reported.
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Council of the
Russo-British Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Russia
Improved Gasoline Promised by Government Tests
Government experts forecast better efficiency and economy from a standard gasoline. T. S. Sligh of the U.S. Bureau of Standards describes a simple test to allow refinery supervisors to adjust oils and produce a uniform, dependable fuel without extra cost or price rise.
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T. S. Sligh
U.S. Bureau of Standards
Recuperative powers of fish demonstrated in New York
An audience in New York witnessed a demonstration of fish recovery from extreme cold. Professor Estabrook of City College moved goldfish from water to liquid air, froze them, and upon thawing one fish broke into brittle fragments while the other resumed swimming normally.
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New York
Estabrook
City College
Poland Denies Talks on Withdrawing From League of Nations
Foreign Minister Auguste Zeleski deny reports that Poland would leave the League of Nations unless it secured a permanent seat. The article notes the assertion and the denial amid diplomatic tension.
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Poland
League
Geneva
League of Nations
Auguste Zeleski
Hindus Plan Annual Midnight Sun Pilgrimage to Norway
A small group of high caste Hindus led by Rai Golpaldas and Pandit Nagadish Chatteri worshipped the sun at North Cape, Norway, the northernmost point of Europe, as a symbol of their deity. They intend to make the pilgrimage yearly.
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North Cape
Norway
Arctic Ocean
Europe
Rai Golpaldas
Rai Ramsaran Das
Lahore
British India
Nagadish Chatteri
Oriental Research
Kashmir
Gaekwar
Baroda
Nerviline Pain Relief Ad Claims Fast Deep Penetration
An advertisement touts Nerviline as the strongest pain relief on the market. It promises quick action on small pains and strong efficacy against larger pains, noting deep absorption to reach ache sources and urging purchase of large bottles at dealers.
Company Formed to Catch Sharks for Commercial Use
A new venture with capital near a quarter of a million dollars is formed to catch sharks and exploit them commercially. Sharks would supply hide for boots and shoes oil meat fertilizers fodder edible fins for the Chinese market glue insulating substances dye and polishing materials.
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as cure for thin blood
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve restorer for anaemia and weakness. It claims the pills improve appetite and sleep, with a testimonial from Miss Sarah A. McEachern of Brule Nova Scotia describing marked health improvement after two months of use. Pills are available from Brockville Ontario or any dealer at 50 cents per box.
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Dr. Williams
Williams
Sarah A. McEachern
R.R. No. 3
Brule
N.S
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Magnificent temple unearthed in Indo-China by French school
The French School of Excavation reports a fourteenth century temple near Angkor Thom in Indo-China as the finest example of its era. In the same region, forests north of current digs will be explored this year for more discoveries. In Tanh Hoa precious bronze objects and other artifacts were found with no bones.
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Indo-China
Far East
France
Angkor Thom
Tanh Hoa
Naval tonnage plan challenges Washington accords debate
France proposes measuring naval power by total tonnage at Geneva, aiming to free submarine and cruiser buildup. Italy backs the method, seeking stronger subs and cruisers for national defense. The United States and Britain hope tonnage goals won’t derail Washington ratios.
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France
Geneva
United States
Washington
French actress plans to fly across the North Pole this summer
Miss Ida Rubenstein, a French actress, announces intent to fly across the pole this summer. In New York, Miss Maude B. Fisher, Barnard College graduate and athlete, plans to join MacMillan's Polar party to satisfy a craving for fresh experiences. The quest for the unknown overshadows fear.
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North Pole
Ida Rubenstein
Pole
New York
MacMillan
Maude B. Fisher
Barnard College
Miss Fisher
Professor Barnes Plans Thermite Experiments on Icebergs
Professor Barnes of McGill University travels from Montreal to Newfoundland to conduct thermite experiments on icebergs. He previously used thermite last winter on the Allegheny River blockade.
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Barnes
McGill University
Montreal
Newfoundland
Allegheny River
Southwest Cooperative Wheat Growers Assn forms to market 1926 crop
Thousands of farmers across Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Colorado will market their 1926 crop through the Southwest Cooperative Wheat Growers Association which unites state pools as selling agency. It takes over the Kansas pool sales equipment including a 400000-bushel Leavenworth terminal and a 1000000-bushel Kansas City facility to store and gradually market wheat.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Colorado
Southwest Co-operative Wheat Growers’ Association
Kansas Pool
Leavenworth
Holloway's Corn Remover Dominates Both Old and New Growth
The advertisement proclaims that regardless of a corn's age or growth, Holloway's Corn Remover provides a decisive remedy. It frames the product as effective for varying conditions and emphasizes universal application.
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Corp
Holloway
Prince of Wales Visit Spurs South Africa Flagpole Repairs
Kirkland, a South African steeplejack, toured provinces ahead of the Prince of Wales 1924 visit repairing flagstaffs, pulleys, ropes and bunting. He returned to Durban with a small fortune, then travelled from America to London after profitable holidays in Australia New Zealand the Pacific and elsewhere. He would only smile when asked how much.
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South Africa
Prince Hubert Kirkland
Prince of Wales
Kirkland
Durban
London
America
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific Islands
India
Straits Settlements
Canada
Decorated for Gallantry in the Great War Moral
In a Commons debate on abolishing the death penalty for desertion, Mr. R. Morrison recounted a friend’s outpost ordeal. A four man party, cut off with no food or ammo, met a German NCO and six men. after a tense exchange they chose to breach British lines and succeeded. The friend was later decorated for gallantry in holding his post and capturing the German NCO and six men.
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R. Morrison
N.C.O
Morrison
Miller's Worm Powders Proven Effective and Harmless
The powders act mildly and safely on children while delivering deadly power against worms. They have long been in successful use and are recognized as leading for this purpose. Many children have received relief and would remain weak without this compound.
Judgment Creditor Seeks Action in Bow County Court
In Bow County Court the judgment creditor pursues relief related to a defendant once running a dyeing business that no longer operates. The note indicates the business is defunct.
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Bow County Court
Women Workers Urged for Empire Settlement Schemes
The British Commonwealth Union backs a resolution urging Dominion governments to employ more women in salaried and voluntary migration schemes. J Bruce Walker of the Canadian Government notes demand for women domestic servants but cautions educated women against seeking professional roles in Canada, which already meets educated-woman needs.
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British Commonwealth Union
Empire
J. Bruce Walker
Canada
Dust Causes Asthma Relief by Kellogg Remedy
A historical ad-like notice touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a solution to dust induced breathing problems. The copy claims a return to normal breathing and cites "hundreds of testimonials" proving effectiveness.
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J. D. Kellogg
Memorial drive planned for Yser gas attack dead
Survivors of the first German gas attack on the Yser front April 22 1915 have formed a committee led by the Duchess of Vendome to collect funds for a monument to the victims. The effort aims to honor those killed by the stifling fumes and preserve the memory of the tragedy.
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Germany
Yser Front
Duchess of Vendome
Notions of sanity on trial over murder and remarriage
A defendant argues that mental fitness is shown by conduct after crime, claiming that the act of marrying again proves his ongoing instability. The statement links criminal intent with later marriage as a proof of psychological abnormality.
Minard’s Liniment Featured Amid Painful Bills
A quirky local notice touts Minard’s Liniment as remedy for all pains and all the disagreeable facts known to mankind including the notorious bill-collecting tale labeled fact 13.
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Minard
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