Canadians Celebrate Diamond Jubilee of Confederation
The National Committee urges nationwide simple ceremonies at noon on July 1 and a 2 30 pm service on Sunday July ord, plus a Diamond Jubilee tree in each community and Canada Place naming. Every child receives a medal from the Royal Mint Ottawa to mark Dominion Day 1927.
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Canada
Ptace
Hen Wade
Tlis
National Committeee
Bella
Dominion
Confederation
Edopt
Spain home to large number of centenarians per census
The census shows 354 people aged 106 or more with 268 women and 96 men. Over 100 years old include 244 women and 75 men, while many reach 110 plus. Madrid alone has 24 women and 11 men over 100. Women outlive men overall.
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Spain
Madrid
Castoria Advertisement Emphasizes Gentle Relief For Infants
A vintage ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, pleasant substitute for Castor Oil and teething drops. It claims no narcotics, has proven directions on every package, and notes universal physician recommendation with the genuine signature.
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Fletcher
Fish By-Products Map Marks BC Reduction Plants
The Natural Resources Intelligence service with the Department of Marine and Fisheries released a map showing all active fish by products reduction plants in British Columbia. It lists 725 plants producing oil meal and fertilizer from salmon halibut and other offal, pilchards herring dogfish and whales, and highlights chief fishing areas with plant density. The report notes railways adding large oil tanks and a strong demand for BC by products for shipment to Europe and Asia.
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Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of Marine and Fisheries
British Columbia
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Columbian
Europe
Asia
Reign of Lady Jane Grey Nine Days
A brief note recalls Lady Jane Grey as Henry VIII's grandniece, whose nine day reign ended with execution on the Tower scaffold in 1554. It contrasts that with a humorous aside on men’s awkwardness in romance and a common Italian morning greeting about starting the day.
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Jane Grey
Henry VIII
Tower of London
Canadian Tobacco Wins Silver Medal at Olympia Exhibition
Canada earned a silver medal for outstanding leaf tobacco at the International Tobacco exhibition in London. The Canadian exhibit, prepared by the Tobacco Division of the Central Experimental Farms in Ottawa, competed against South Africa Car ofsbia Italy Greece and Macedonia. Canadian tobacco exports to Great Britain rose sharply in 1926 with leaf value surpassing two million dollars.
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Olympia
London
Department of Agriculture
Central Experimental Farms
Ottawa
South Africa
Carofsbia
Italy
Greece
Macedonia
Great Britain
Two-Year Backache Relieved by Nerviline Claim
Georgetown resident EF Sloane writes from Smith Brow Drug Store praising Nerviline as a pain destroyer. He says two years of back pain and fatigue vanished after using Nerviline, urging others with weak backs or stiff joints to try it, priced at five cents at dealers.
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Sloane
Georgetown
Smith Brow” Drug Store
Agreement Ends Free Movement of Farmers in Alberta
The government and the railways expired their agreement at the end of May halting free movement of farmers and their stock. By end of April 365 families with 985 cars had moved under the arrangement, mostly toward farming regions from the Lethbridge district to Grande Prairie.
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Alberta
Leth Bridge
Grande Prairie
Women Need Not Suffer From Bloodlessness
An ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for fatigue headaches back pain and weakness caused by bloodlessness. A testimonial from Mrs Ed Lancre of Stoney Point Ontario claims renewed energy and health after using the pills and notes they are sold by druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Ed. Lancre
Stoney Point
Ont
Iw. Williams
Ste
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Vaudeville Origin Meaning and Etymology
Vaudeville originally meant a light gay song but now denotes a light kind of play with songs. The term derives from Vau-de-Vire valleys in Normandy where a fifteenth century poet composed songs later called Vausse-Vire.
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Vau-de-Vire
Normandy
Vausse-Vire
Aviators Offered Over Hundred Thousand In Five Long Races
Prizes totaling more than 100000 are offered for long distance air races over land and sea. Events include a 25000 prize for a nonstop coast to Honolulu hop, 25000 for Dallas to Song Kong, 23000 for New York to Spokane series, 50000 for Los Angeles to Tokio, and 3500 for San Francisco to Spokane.
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James Dorle
Honolulu
Pacifo Coast
William K. Fasterwood
Dallas
Texas
Song Kong
Spokane
Wash
New York
National Aeronauuie Association
Sid Grauman
Sollywood
Calif
Los Angeles
Tokio
San Francisco
New Irish Free State Coin Designs Include Horses and Harp
The proposed Irish Free State coinage features eight designs highlighting Erin's prestige in horse breeding and agriculture. Emblems include horse and bull motifs with Irish products, while the reverse is likely to show the harp. The issue is expected before Christmas.
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Irish Free State
Erin
Ireland
New CN Rail Branch Under Construction Weyburn to Radville
Construction on the Canadian National Railway branch line from Weyburn to Radville progresses with three gangs. The 2 1/2 mile route runs southwest from Weyburn and northeast from Radville, aiming to meet in the middle before November. Contractors are Vett Sibald and Bryson of Winnipeg.
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Canadian National Railway
Weyburn
Radville
Vett
Air mail program experiments delayed to fall in Canada
The post office air mail experiments likely postponed until early fall. No tenders will be called for definite routes at this time. The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct Gulf of Saint Lawrence experiments this summer and continue into winter to gather reliable flying-condition data before private contracts are pursued.
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Post Office Department
Royal Canadian Air Force
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Losses Hit Millions as Canada Faces Severe 1926 Fires
Canadian forest fire season of 1926 was severe with 6,429 fires burning 1,824,015 acres. Eastern Canada saw wet springs and falls reducing losses while Western Canada endured prolonged danger and high damage totaling about 7.47 million dollars.
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Canada
Dominion
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Air Travel Ambitions Meet Oceanic Price
The article notes that while long distance flights to Honolulu Australia and Japan seem possible the record shows harsh costs. Lindbergh reached Paris but Pinedo vanished near the Azores and Lieutenants Carr Gillman disappeared in the Persian Gulf while attempting perilous routes, underscoring dangers beyond optimistic talk.
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Lindbergh
Paris
Honolulu
Australia
Japan
Pinedo
Azores
Carr
Gillman
O Neland
India
Persian Gulf
Nungeseer
Coli
Atlantic
Western Customs chief appointed division head in west
Chief of Western Customs Joseph William Kempston of Yorkton Saskatchewan appointed divisional chief of the customs and excise preventive service for the western district covering Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. Announcement by Hon W J Bale federal minister. Kempston a former RCMP officer brings wide knowledge of the west and assumes duties at once with headquarters in Winnipeg.
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Joseph William Kempston
Yorkton
Sask
Customs and Excise
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Flon
W. JD. Baler
Department of National Revenue
Kempston
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Dominion
Speed Up Mail Arrangements In Air Mall Trial
The post master general says Canadian mail could be sorted on the British side for fast air delivery from Father Point to Quebec Montreal Ottawa and Toronto. A September trial of the service is planned with future plans for an air mall to the Magdalen Islands noted as a gem of the eastern seas. Mosseta legends claim Odin as paradise from which Adam and Eve were driven. Tuco Frick mourns his wife and car with a blunt police remark about the missing spouse.
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Father Point
Quebec
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Magdalen Island
Cesign
Mosseta
Oeyion
Adam
Eve
Why Firestone Tires Are Better
Firestone engineers highlight the Gum-Dipping process that saturates every cord with rubber to strengthen the carcass and reduce heat and wear. Local Firestone dealers offer demonstrations on improved economy, comfort, and safety from this technology.
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Firestone
Firestone Engineers
Coronation Procession 1911 Painted 138 Feet Long
A 138 foot long painting by a prominent artist in Windsor Castle’s Queen's Dolls' House Room depicts the 1911 Coronation Procession. The scene shows over 300 horses and 2,000 men, beginning with the leading white horse, then troop detachments, the Royal Couch drawn by eight cream horses, distinguished guests, and the Sovereigns' escort.
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Windsor Castle
Burro Ban Near Mexico City Sparks Traffic Reform
Mexico City moves to ban burros from streets as official order cites undignified urban outlook and interference with motor traffic. The measure targets centuries of cargo transport by the animals in the metropolis and aims to modernize the cityscape.
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Mexico
Mexico City
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