Canada Poised for Prosperity Through Freer Trade Prospects
Analysts in Canada at mid year 1925 report improved conditions across agriculture and manufacturing, with rising exports and employment. Trade treaties with Australia and potential deals with the British West Indies are expected to expand markets, while freight and immigration trends bolster growth and wealth through global sales.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Pacific
Dominion
Australia
British Columbia
British West Indies
Unidentified strongman terrorizes Patterson store
A mute 600 pound man known as a strong man flings a 600pound safe through a door and plate glass window, shoves seven policemen and a shopkeeper, tackles by flying football move, sustaining head injuries and possibly fatal. He can only say all right and cannot write. A pianist plays a brilliant number hitting high speeds with one hand.
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Patterson
N. J
War veterans to unite in Montreal join league
War veterans in Montreal from ten organizations will join the proposed Canadian region through amalgamation or affiliation. S. D. Cunningham, secretary of the Quebec council, said all were sympathetic to the legion and five had expressed intention to join, including four branches of the Great War Veterans' Association and the Tuberculosis Veterans' Association.
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Montreal
Proverbial Insurance Agent Exchange
A light dialogue offers a wry look at planning for others. An insurance agent asks if provisions exist for successors while Haruppe mentions a dog at the door and a servant's report of being out of town.
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Haruppe
German housing by room count prompts quick reallocation
An English newspaper reports Berlin uses a room based rent system. Families are reassigned space as rooms become available, with rent adjusted proportionally to occupied rooms. A family can be moved to smaller quarters overnight. This method contrasts with conditions in Britain and Canada.
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Germany
Berlin
Nature's warnings and Dr Williams' Pink Pills
The article explains pain as a warning sign of illness linked to poor blood and premium health when blood is enriched. It cites Hazel Berndt of Arnprior Ontario who improved from headaches and fainting after taking Dr Williams' Pink Pills, noting weight gain from 97 to 114 pounds and urging others to try them. The pills cost 50 cents per box and are available from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
Hazel Berndt
Arnprior
Ont
Soviet Denies Intrigues In China By Foreign Minister
Tehicherin issues a statement saying Russians sympathize with China in its liberation but will not intervene in China’s internal affairs. He denies Soviet intrigues against British trade or foreigners amid Western press criticism. The note follows reports in English papers about China tensions.
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Tehitcherin
China
Soviet Russia
Alluvial Diamond Digger Receives Honar of West Barkley
The Prince earns the title Alluvial Diamond Digger from West Barkley Digger's Committee which presents a certificate of honor. The committee notes the award is granted only to persons of indubitable honesty and the Prince remains amused by the formality.
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West Barkley
Arctic air lanes may stretch north to serve future routes
The Arctic view notes that commercial aviation could create great intercolonial air lanes in the far north with Siberia and Alaska gaining importance and northern islands serving as refueling and landing points.
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Siberia
Alaska
Springfield Republican
Sunday School Lesson The Gospel in Lystra
Devotional passage on Paul and Barnabas in Lystra describes a cripple miraculously walking and the crowd mistaking them for gods. The text contrasts Lycaonian beliefs with Acts 14 1 28 and Gospel implications. Includes earlier scripture cross references and suppression of later advertisements.
Yellow Fever Ravaged French Attempt to Dig Panama Canal
The text notes that during the early eighties yellow fever devastated thousands of French workers who attempted to dig the Panama Canal, highlighting the clash of disease and engineering ambition in that era.
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Panama Canal
Germany's Obituary For Earl of Ypres
Berlin correspondent quotes from Repington and Lord Ypres. The obituary praises him as a reliable honorable soldier who honored England on the field but notes he was not a great military leader and lacked boldness when fate demanded daring actions.
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General von Kuhl
Germany
Earl of
Berlin
London Observer
Nerviline relief for stomach upset advertised
An advertisement promotes Nerviline as quick relief for sour stomach gas cramps and nausea. It claims immediate or near immediate improvement when taken in sweetened water and recommends keeping a 35 cent bottle on hand for family use.
Connect West Coast With the Prairies
Fraser River canyon route near completion will link British Columbia coast to the prairies by year end. Rapid summer construction bridged the Hope to Princeton gap, creating a famed scenic highway for Canadian tourist traffic and economic development.
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Fraser River Canyon
British Columbia
Canada
Prairies
Fraser
Hope
Princeton
Coast Provinces
The
Parrot Named Alarm Decoy Awakens Worker
A Boston Transcript humorous note recalls a worker who trained a parrot to wake him by waking the bird first with an alarm clock. The parrot then mimics the morning alarm, reliably rousing the sleeper despite earlier failures of a clock.
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Boston Transcript
Quebec Roads Reach 6000 Miles After Thirteen Years
The province reports 6000 miles of modern roads including trunk highways and county roads, plus local roads. The system reflects thirteen years of work costing over 60 million dollars in construction, repair, and maintenance.
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Province of
Quebec
The
Roads Department
Canada Proceeds From Cattle Exports to Great Britain
In Parliament it was stated that since the April 1 1923 lifting of the British cattle embargo Canada shipped 158 859 head of cattle to Great Britain by May 31. The estimated value of these exports to Canada is 14 135 715 dollars and the figure was given in answer to a question.
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Great Britain
Canada
Commons
Powerful Medicine in Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The healing properties of six essential oils are concentrated in every bottle. Testimonies cite its power to ease pain and improve health. Its value is highlighted by the affordable price and strong user endorsements.
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Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Scientists Claim Americas Safe From Quakes
Scientists tracing future paths of earthquakes say America remains safe because the mountainous land formations lie at great depths, reducing quake impact.
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America
Radio Vision Invention Demonstrated By Jenkins In Washington
Washington inventor C Francis Jenkins demonstrated his radio vision to Secretary of the Navy and other officials, showing pictures can be sent by radio in natural colors. He explained a three negative process using red green and blue screens to create color transparencies viewed by transmitted light.
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C. Francis Jenkins
Washington
Navy
Wilbur
U. S
Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
The Professional Farmer Becomes a Specialist and Scientist
The Sydney Bulletin argues that farming must be a highly educated profession. Slack methods waste national assets and harm the landless, while farmers should master natural forces and become the most respected professionals in their field.
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Sydney Bulletin
New Thermometer Measures Indoor and Outdoor Temperature
A newly invented thermometer registers both indoor and outdoor temperatures. The outdoor bulb is placed outside the window and a tube runs into the room to transmit readings.
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Lenin
Fletcher
Canadian Arctic
Minard
Bayer
Capeda
Lystra
Paul
Peter
Jesus Christ
Christ
Barnabas
Lycaonia
Vergil
Ovid
Cowper
Jupiter
Mercury
Earth
Earl of Ypres
West Coast
Mr. Slowe
Mitard’s
Wrigleys
Fowlen
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
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