Own Your Home A Campaign for Home Ownership in Canada
An editorial urges Canadians to become homeowners to stabilize communities and resist demagogic pressures. It argues ownership yields lasting value, motivates property improvement, and boosts national prosperity, noting Canada’s high owner-occupier rates and comparing with the United States and Britain.
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Daily Press
Dominion of Canada
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Personally Conducted Tour to Pacific Coast by CNR
Canadian National Railways offers a personally conducted Winnipeg to Pacific Coast tour departing June 20 at 11 30 p m with a connection to a G T P steamer from Prince Rupert on July 6 Stops include Watrous Saskatoon Wainwright Edmonton Jasper Mt Robson Prince George Kiwanga Terrace Prince Rupert Vancouver Victoria and Seattle Return routes available Contact a CNR agent or write to W J Quinlan District Passenger Agent Winnipeg for full particulars Arrangements promise comfort and perfection in travel
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Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Pacific Coast
G.T.P
Prince Rupert
Watrous
Saskatoon
Wainwright
Edmonton
Jasper
Mt. Robson
Prince George
Kiwanga
Terrace
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Canadian National Raalways
W. J. Quinlan
CNR
The Man Who Works Hard Should Follow This Advice
Perseverance and will power are urged for the hard working man though strength may vary. The ad notes headaches bilious fits and indigestion. Dr Hamilton's Pills are sold by dealers of The Catarrhozone Co Montreal and claimed to keep the system clean tone the blood and drive away tiredness and lassitude.
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Dr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
New Office Boy Apologizes After Caller Thrown Off
A man called the office and threatened violence. The new office boy answered and said he was sorry the editor wasn’t in, prompting a brief exchange and no further action.
Englishman Buys Maria Theresa Necklace for £100,000
An Englishman purchases a necklace from the Austrian crown jewels once belonging to Maria Theresa for one hundred thousand pounds. The piece weighs eight pounds and features 196 peaks.
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Maria Theresa
Putnam's Extractor Sold For Corns And Warts
The advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor as a reliable remedy for corns and warts. It claims the product removes them by use and is available at all dealers for 25 cents.
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Putnam’s
More Women Than Men in Europe Highlight Demographic Gap
The article reports that Europe and the British Isles have a higher female population with about 111 women per 1000 men. Of 475 million people, over 256 million are women, exceeding men by 25.9 million, a prewar gap of 9.1 million.
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Europe
Continent
British Isles
Neon gas used for orange light bulbs
A rare atmospheric gas is neon, with only a tea spoonful or two in a room. It is employed to fill bulbs that emit an orange colored light.
Hotel Clerk Questioning Private Bath Preference
A judge questions a guest about preferring a private bath over a swimming pool, noting the guest’s comment about not liking pools as part of the exchange.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Restore Strength After Illness
After influenza and fevers leave victims weak, Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised to restore blood and nerves. The letter from Charles A. Turner of Thrum Cap light station Nova Scotia details pneumonia recovery after six boxes, claiming weight gain and renewed health, with price: 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Britain Plans Autumn Interest Payment on US Debt
The British government has arranged to pay 125 million dollars in interest on the British debt to the United States this autumn. It has not decided whether to send a special mission to Washington to discuss the debt. British sources say US sentiment favors negotiating the funding of allied debts with Great Britain first as the principal debtor. A model could guide future talks with other nations.
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United States
Washington
U.S
Great Britain
Statue Planned for General Currie in Victoria
A statue of General Sir Arthur Currie, who led Canada's overseas forces in the war, is likely to be erected in Victoria soon. The project signals recognition of Currie's leadership and contributions to the war effort.
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Currie
Sir Arthur Currie
Canada
Victoria
Bayer
Bayer Company
Beyer Cross
Railway Crossing Trains Get You Going Coming and Standing Still
A humorous look at railroad crossings where drivers chat with backseat passengers. It notes people mix with others during crossings and that rail tracks cross the highway, with four tracks sometimes running side by side. The piece ends by saying crossings create three effects: going, coming and standing still.
Wise Mothers Recommend Mother Graves Worm Extermina
Wise mothers keep Mother Graves Worm Extermina on hand as proof of its value. The ad emphasizes trusted use and constant readiness for worm control.
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Mother Graves
Aviator Sets Endurance Record on London Paris Run
Captain Horne piloted the DH 34 on the London to Paris airway, making multiple legs between Croydon and Paris within 11 hours. He completed a round trip and a second return flight totaling 1 000 miles of flying time, a new single-day endurance achievement.
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EE. B. Co
Cheon
Paris
Craygrounddon
Horne
Shepperson
London
Parmore
Immigrant Arrivals in Winnipeg Report April Figures
Settlers arriving in Winnipeg in April totaled 1 554 with possessions valued at about 187 297 dollars and cash of 353 902 dollars, per Commissioner of Immigration Thomas Gelley.
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Winnipeg
Thomas Gelley
Window shade devices deter burglars in western stores
Steel window shades that drop when display window glass breaks are installed in some western stores to foil burglars, providing a protective measure for storefront displays.
Immigrant Entry Figures by April Revealed
A Department of Immigration and Colonization report shows April arrivals: 3 268 immigrants entered Canada from the United States and 3 330 from other sources. Michigan contributed the most from the U S while Arizona and North Carolina had one each. Miller's Worm Powders are promoted as a complete, self contained remedy improving digestion and restoring strength after worm-related disorders.
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Department of Immigration and Colonization
Canada
United States
Michigan
Arizona
North Carolina
Empire Messages Emphasize Sea Power Amid Economic Panic
Prominent figures send notes to the Empire Mail June issue stressing that trade security food supply and the empire's very existence depend on sea power and a strong navy led by Lord Lee First Lord of the Admiralty.
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Empire Mail
Lord Lee
The
Admiralty
Canadian Council of Horticulture Organized in Ottawa
Horticulturists form the Canadian Council of Horticulture at a Ottawa meeting. The group will represent fruit and vegetable growers, wholesale dealers, florists, gardeners, jam makers, and others in fruit and vegetable production. The first president is Colonel H. L Roberts of Grimsby Ontario and the secretary treasurer is L. F. Burrows, Assistant Fruit Commissioner, Ottawa.
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Canadian Council of Horticulture
Ottawa
H. L Roberts
Grimsby
Ontario
L. F. Burrows
Oltawa
Minister Scores When a Young Upstart Asked for Pulpit
A Youngstown Telegram item notes a minister answered a naïve offer to fill his pulpit with a sharp question What with The remark highlights a savvy rebuff by a veteran cleric.
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Youngstown Telegram
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