Britain Sets World Standard With Empire Wide Recovery
Britain’s postwar record shows reduced expenditures from over 2 billion to under 800 million pounds, a lean government staff, paid war debts, and a balanced budget. Labor Premier Rameau MacDonald maintains credit as strikes, unemployment, pensions, and empire administration costs rise. An Empire Day address in London lauded the empire as a vast, united realm with hope for world peace and social justice.
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Great Britain
Britain
America
Rameau MacDonald
London
Thomas
Heavy Tourists Expected in Alberta Mountain Parks
Officials anticipate heavy tourist traffic to Alberta mountain parks as railways prepare for a large influx. Events drawing visitors include the Mounted Police Pageant at Macleod July 1 2 3, the Calgary Stampede the week of July 7, and Edmonton Stampede and Exhibitions the following week.
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Alberta
Mounted Police
Macleod
Calgary
Edmonton
CATARRHOZONE Promises Quick Relief From Catarrh
Stop coughing colds and sore throat with CATARRHOZONE. Claims to cure catarrhal diseases by destroying their cause and remedies effects. Available in large two month size for $1.00 or small 50c, at druggists or by mail from The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
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Catarrhozone
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Plan Metal Seaplane Advances in Airship Progress
The march of progress in aircraft construction continues with metal winged ships and sea going hulls designed to cruise at speed while refuelling mid air from plane tankers. Developments will include larger planes, capable of carrying 12 passengers at 100 mph, and use flexible tube refuelling on future air boats.
Miller's Worm Powders for Child Worms
Miller's Worm Powders are described as medicine for children suffering from worms. They rapidly alter stomachic conditions to drive worms from the system while toning digestive organs to restore health and provide immunity from further worm-related disorders.
Exploits Of Doisy Stir French Aviators
The article reports Captain Pelletier D Oisy inspiring French aviators with Paris Shanghai flights. Colonels and lieutenants plan bold missions across Africa to the Cape of Good Hope and the North Pole. Captains Dagneaux and Girlie map Paris routes and a 3000 kilometer day in air.
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Pelletier D'Oisy
Paris
Shanghai
Col. Vuillemin
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Lieut
de “‘Peyser
North Pole
Dagneaux
France
Madagascar
Girlie
Algiers
Prince of Wales Sires Ship to Canada for Breeding
A consignment of valuable pure-bred stock belonging to the Prince of Wales has been shipped from Liverpool aboard the steamer Gracia to the Prince's ranch in Canada. Manager W. L. Carlyle arranged the purchase during his England visit. The group includes four Clydesdales led by Baron Blackwood, seven hunters including steeplechaser Irish Frieze, and a Dartmoor pony brought in a wooden crate due to its small size.
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Prince of Wales
Liverpool
Gracia
Prince's Ranch
Canada
W. L. Carlyle
England
Baron Blackwood
Antiquated drawbridge uncovered at Trent Park dig
Excavations at Trent Park the residence of Sir Philip Sassoon reveal a very old drawbridge. Roman daggers sandals and some quaint horseshoes were unearthed. Tradition holds Dick Turpin once hid in the moat surrounding the park.
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Trent Park
Sir Philip Sassoon
Dick Turpin
Higher Education Pays Off For Farmers Across States
A Kansas Agricultural College survey of 1 237 farms shows annual earnings rise with education from 422 for common schooling to 1 452 for full college, with college men also leading in modern improvements. Similar results cited from other states suggest education enhances value and manhood. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised as a home remedy for cuts bruises and sore throats.
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Kansas Agricultural College
The
Amherstburg Echo
Dr. Thomas
Monument unveiled in Kildonan Park for Peguis ally
A statue honoring a “white man’s friend and faithful Christian” was unveiled on Victoria Day in Kildonan Park by Sir James Atkins. Red River Valley pioneers and Peguis tribe members attended. Chief Henry Prince, Peguis’s grandson, was present. The Lord Selkirk Association erected the monument.
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Peguis
Saulteaux
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement from Athens Resident
Mr. S. E. Barnes of Athens Ontario reports a severe heart trouble four years ago and credits Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills with immediate relief after doctor treatment failed. He keeps a box on hand and uses a few pills to feel well again. Pills cost five cents per box at dealers or by mail from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Crossing That Tease Ends In Courtroom Contempt
A workers expressed preference to curse at the crossing rather than risk a coroner inquiry. The remark underscores tensions around safety and legal risk in the wake of a public incident. No further details about persons or organizations are provided.
Dr Thomas Natural Oil Relieves Cold and Cough
A medical claim that Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil relieves bronchial inflammation and cough. The advertisement urges readers to try it to ease throat irritation and strengthen airways against future attacks. It presents the product as a speedy thorough remedy for cold symptoms.
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Thomas
Griffith Buys Western Australia Pastoral Lands in Record Deal
Sir Richard Waldie Griffith has purchased two pastoral properties in Western Australia totaling about 1.12 million acres for 800000 dollars. The holdings feature 700 miles of fencing and 50 paddocks, marking the largest pastoral land purchase on record in the region.
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Western Australia
Richard Waldie Griffith
Farm production driven by price rather than monopoly claims
Hoards Dairyman argues price, not farm monopolies, governs what farmers produce and how much. It notes wages draw labor to cities, prompting relocation, and suggests higher returns in any product trigger increased output that undermines monopoly schemes.
Summer Shows and Corn Shows Listed Across Canadian Cities
The notice lists Manitoba Brandon Calgary Edmonton Saskatoon and Regina summer shows with dates from June to August. Corn show events appear in Swift Current Melita Medicine Hat and a Royal Toronto event runs November 18 to 26, 1924.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Calgary
Stampede
Edmonton
Saskatchewan
Swift Current
Melita
Alberta
Medicine Hat
the Royal Toronto
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor as a simple, painless remedy to remove corns. It promises the corn is lifted out root and branch and leaves skin smooth, priced at 25 cents and available everywhere.
Thumb as Indicator of Mentality
A physician claims the thumb reflects a person’s mental state. Active thumbs signal sound faculties, while a inactive thumb suggests insanity. The test notes a person who writes or uses hands at rest may still seem sane yet harbor madness.
Luncheon Idea: Egg and Salt Meat Sandwich
A reader proposes a nourishing lunch idea with one hard boiled egg and half the amount of salt meat per sandwich. Grind the egg and meat, season with pepper mustard and vinegar, moisten with Borden St Charles Milk, and serve on crisp lettuce with optional onion chives or celery. Allow one egg per three sandwiches.
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Borden St. Charles
Lima shoe dealer killed by cow crash through roof
A Lima shoe dealer was killed when a cow fell through the roof of his house into the dining room. The article notes that animals are often kept on top of houses in Peru and that cows may pass a life on a roof before being butchered.
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Lima
Peru
Blood Orange Hybrid Explained as Orange Pomegranate Cross
The piece describes the blood orange as a cross between the ordinary orange and the pomegranate. It notes grafting an orange branch onto a pomegranate tree yields fruit resembling an orange with dark red juice traces. It also remarks on flavor differences and states orange juice is antiseptic and beneficial.
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George Iil
Pink Pills Promise Blood Enrichment and Vitality
Testimonial from Miss Florence Johnson of Stratford Ontario praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring color and strength after being run down. She describes pale complexion, poor appetite, and weak nerves improving after use. The advertisement notes availability for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Florence Johnson
Stratford, Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Lifespan Patterns of U S Presidents Across Eras
Data shows the last ten deceased presidents averaged 61.9 years at death. The preceding ten lived to 68.5 on average, and the first six reached 79.6 years. The figures highlight rising life expectancy for U S leaders over time.
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United States
Castoria Endorsed By Physicians For Generations
For over 20 years Fletcher's Castoria has been a safe substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. It contains no narcotics and bears the signature on each package.
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Fletcher
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