Reform of the Senate Could Limit Its Veto Power
The piece argues for amending the British North America Act to grant Canada’s House of Commons the final say on legislation after three consecutive passes, reducing the Senate’s veto. It cites recent Senate blockages of Western rail lines and soldiers’ benefits, urging nonpartisan action to end unelected veto power and safeguard the people’s will.
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Senate of Canada
Partizan
King
House of Commons of Canada
House of Commons
Senate
House of Lords
Commons
Lords
Lloyd George
Lense of Commons
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Ralston Commission
Canadian Senate
Great Britain
Todes
Ted
New Elevators Sought for Canadian National Lines
Some sixty elevator proposals have been filed for CN railway branch sites, with 54 requests in Saskatchewan. Six sites are sought on the Ste. Rose Borketon line at Ste. Rose and Methiley. Planned capacity totals 2,004,000 bushels, costing about 1,000,000 dollars. Construction on ten new elevators already progresses in Saskatchewan, while rock, sand and cement await use for four or five more buildings.
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Canadian National Railway
Saskatchewan
Ste. Rose-Borketon
Ste. Rose and
Methiley
Fiji Chiefs Selected to Visit England in Jubilee Year
Two Fijian Big Chiefs have been chosen by the island chiefs to travel to England and convey the islanders gratitude for humane and just rule under the British flag. The visit marks the Jubilee year of the islands.
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England
Watch the railway crossing gates watchful note
A brief reminder to monitor railway crossing gates as a routine safety matter. The reference uses metaphorical language about near misses and crossing duties. Authorities emphasize vigilance at crossings and the continuous need for caution.
Work Among Indians Appropriations Passed by House of Commons
Appropriations totaling about 3 million dollars for work among Indians were approved by the House of Commons, mainly in western provinces. Of the sum 1,854,000 dollars is for education and 79,029 dollars to aid young Indians in self settlement, home loans, and loans for construction. Minister Chas Stewart said the latter amount represents profits from the Greater Production campaign.
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House of Commons
Chas. Stewart
Interior
Department of Indian Affairs
London cabman testifies in damages case before jury
A London cab driver, called as a witness in a street collision damages suit, spoke directly to the judge and ignored the jury. The judge ordered him to address the jury, prompting the driver to greet the twelve tradesmen with a wary morning greeting.
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London
Women Teach No Policy Turns Man into Bachelor
A dated remark notes many men remain single because partner training teaches them to say no. The line implies social expectations influence relationship outcomes.
Castoria Brand Trusted For Generations With Safe Formula
The advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a long standing gentle substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. It claims no narcotics and that proven directions are on each package with physicians recommending it and the familiar signature on the bottle.
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Fletcher
Milne claims artificial gold from mercury discovery
Dr Adolf Milne of Charlottenburg University of Engineering announces a method to decompose mercury into gold and helium using external energy. The demonstration shows gold produced from mercury, with confirmation by Prof Haber and others, though current production costs render the process unprofitable. Milne, a respected figure in astrophysics and photo chemistry, notes scientific significance outweighs immediate economic value.
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Adolf Milne
Charlottenburg University of Engineering
Meithe
Babylon
H. Stommreich
Meithers
Haber
Europe
Heithe
Canadian science drive powers natural resource use
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service in Ottawa highlights Canada’s abundant resources and how science and engineering turn them into paper from pulp, electric energy from water power, electro chemical processes like nitrogen extraction, and metal production, noting science' central role across industries.
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Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Canada
Trains to gain wireless phones and radio concerts
Beginning in autumn German express trains will feature combination radio and wireless telephones enabling wireless messages telephoning and radio concerts while trains travel. When your wife reads you like a book it is time to turn over a new leaf.
Distance Needed To Stop Motor Cars And Driver Memorization
A U S interstate Commerce Commission bulletin provides a table of stopping distances for a two brake motor car at varied speeds on level roads. Drivers should memorize the increasing ratio of stopping distance to speed to prevent level crossing crashes. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a reliable worm destroyer and health aid for children.
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U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission
Princess Royal auctions forty pictures next month
The Princess Royal, mother of Prince Arthur of Connaught, orders roughly 40 pictures to be sold at auction next month, including some old masters.
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Princess Royal
Arthur of
Connaught
London Surgeon Treats Hay Seed Growth in Eye
A Gloucestershire patient had a green blade of grass over an inch long sprout from a hay seed lodged in the corner of the eye. An ophthalmic surgeon incised above the eye and removed both seed and blade. The operation succeeded. the eye is now healthy.
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Gloucestershire Royal Infirmary
Kellogg's Asthma Remedy Praised By Grateful Users
Unsold letters flood the makers with praise for Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The ad claims all cases are benefited and urges readers to avoid inferior preparations and buy the genuine product widely available.
Minnesota Egg Co operative Exchange ships first co op shipment
The Minnesota Co operative Egg and Poultry Exchange sent its first cooperative shipment of eggs and poultry to Boston New York and Chicago. Seven cars carried the load and the exchange expects over 50 carloads in its first month. Management says farmers earned 3 to 5 cents a dozen more than via individual sales. The group has 8006 farmers.
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Minnesota Egg Co-operative Exchange
Minnesota Co-operative Egg and Poultry Exchange
Boston
New York
Chicago
Alberta to Chicago Long Distance Line Extended
A continued extension of telephone links from Alberta expands reach. Last year the Alberta Manitoba line opened and this year calls reach as far east as Chicago.
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Alberta
Manitoba
Chicago
Minard's Liniment Relief Ad Sparks Applause Talk
An ironic note accompanies a testimonial style ad for Minard's Liniment claiming it relieves pain. The blurb hints that some men perform charity only when others observe, underlining the ad's punchline about public approval.
Eyes Are Getting Weaker and Vision Decline Warning
The American eyesight conservation council warns modern lighting and glare harm eyesight, with nine in ten adults and four in ten schoolchildren affected. The United States national committee for the prevention of blindness lists eight causes from sore eyes in babies to progressive near sightedness, urging prevention by avoiding eye strain.
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American Eyesight Conservation Council
United States National Committee For the Prevention of
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Saskatchewan Graduate Wins Sorbonne Diploma in Paris
Muriel Paul, a 1923 Saskatchewan University graduate and former Saskatchewan teacher, won the diploma of the School of Preparation for the Professorship in Foreign Countries at the Sorbonne in Paris. She led all foreign students, ranked eighth overall, and previously held Saskatchewan Government French scholarships. her home is Napanee Ontario.
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Saskatchewan University
Sorbonne
Muriel Paul
Saskatchewan
Paris
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Boosts Child Health
An old advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a pleasant, effective medicine for children that drives worms from the system. It emphasizes safety and ease of use for young patients.
Growth Of Population In United States In 1924
Population of the United States on July 1 1924 reached 112 078 611. Seventy nine cities exceed 100 000 inhabitants. New York tops six million, Chicago 3 000 000, Philadelphia 2 000 000, with Detroit and Cleveland near 1 000 000 each.
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United States of America
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Praising a rival may be good Christianity but poor politics
A short editorial note argues that praising rivals aligns with Christian ethics but harms political strategy, suggesting prudent rivals appreciation undermines partisan gains.
Canadians Grant 893 Naturalizations in May
The Canada Gazette shows 893 aliens received naturalization papers in May, including 106 residents of Alberta. Thirty eight minor children also gained citizenship. Americans lead the by country totals in Alberta with 25, Austria 16, Russia 13, Germany 12, Poland and Italy 9 each. Hungary 2, and Holland Belgium Sweden and Czecho Slovakia 1 each. Occupation details include 52 farmers, 24 miners, six restaurateurs, five labourers, plus shoemakers glass workers bank clerks salesmen boilermakers students and others.
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Canada Gazette
Alberta
America
Austria
Russia
Germany
Poland
Italy
Roumania
Greece
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Sweden
Czecho- Slovakia
Reduced Wheat Output Across Northern Hemisphere Countries
Reports to the U S Department of Agriculture indicate an 286 million bushel drop in wheat production among eleven leading northern hemisphere producers, who account for 64 percent of the world crop and will total 1 913 billion bushels this year down from 2 199 billion last year. Argentina shows the largest corn crop since 1914 15 totaling 276 756 035 bushels, with an expected exportable surplus near 190 million bushels.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Canada
Argentina
Cold World Grim Tone Headlines Coal Dealers Profit
A stark line from the era frames a harsh economy where coal dealers welcome a cold world as demand rises and prices climb. The piece contrasts hardships of households with seller gains, noting market conditions drive profits amid winter hardship.
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