Progress Of The CNR And The Canadian Railways Outlook
The article lauds the 1925 Canadian National Railways results, reporting net earnings of 22,261,114 and a strong start to 1926 with 9,689,217 in four months. It notes operating revenue gains, expense drops, improved physical condition, and potential tax relief. It emphasizes harmony with the CPR and a hopeful national economic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian National Railways
A. Dunning
Dunning
Canadien National
Canadian National Management
National Railways
Canadian National
Sir Henry Thornton
Sir Henry
Mr. Dunning
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
C.P.R
Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial Exposition Opens
The Philadelphia Sesqui-Centennial Exposition celebrating the Declaration of Independence marks its May opening and runs until November. A three mile parade, 150 guns, and 20,000 spectators accompanied addresses by Secretary Kellogg, Secretary Hoover, and Mayor Kendrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Kellogg
Hoover
Freeland Kendrick
Women Workers In Britain Reach Four Million Employed
Former Labour MP Margaret Bondfield notes about 4,000,000 women in British industries with 10,000 in mining and 225,000 in engineering. First woman parliamentary secretary for the ministry of labor cites growing female workforce across sectors. A health claim mentions Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Margaret Bondfield
Ministry of Labor
Galton’s assertion on fingerprint duplicates
Sir Francis Galton proposed that exact duplication of fingerprints would occur only once in 65 billion cases, underscoring the uniqueness of individual patterns in criminal identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galton
Clever Girl Insight on Intent and Meaning
A witty definition notes that a clever girl understands what you imply even when you speak with meaning you did not intend. The remark highlights interpretation and communication nuance.
Enterprising London Tailor Auctions Exclusive Suit
A London tailor announces a unique fashion venture for the coming season. He will supply exclusive young men suits with a one material one suit guarantee from a cloth weaver. The first exclusive suit will be auctioned, claiming greater rarity than any Paris model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London Dispatch
Chicago News
Joint Stiffness Relief Promises Universal Satisfaction
An advertisement extols a remedy that claims to ease joint stiffness, reduce swellings, and subdue pain, urging readers that no liniment offers such broad satisfaction. The copy emphasizes broad efficacy and rapid relief for arthritic and rheumatic complaints.
Nerviline claims superior pain relief for swelling and stiffness
Nerviline is touted as highly penetrating with rapid, warm relief for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and colds. It asserts no liniment matches its power and recommends keeping Nervitine on hand for minor pains. Potatoes in Canada and the United States face shortages with farmers marketing at good prices. a Laird township farmer sold $1000 of potatoes at $2.50 per bag.
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Canada
United States
Sault Ste. Marie
Laird
Pink Pills Help Nervous Woman Restore Health and Sleep
A testimonial from Mrs. D. Veno of Union Square NS credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with reversing severe weakness and nervous breakdown. She says the pills improved sleep, appetite, strength, and overall well being after other remedies failed. The pills are sold for 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Alberta Oil Boom Reaches Turner Valley Field
Southern Alberta drilling continues at a steady pace with nearly fifty wells either active or planned in the Turner Valley field this year. E. J. Miley Exploration Co of California plans multiple wells in the Many Island field Bear Medicine Hat, and Dutch Shell Oil Co is said to be considering entry into the Alberta field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Valley
Alberta
E. J. Miley Exploration Co
California
Bear Medicine Hat
Dutch Shell Oil Company
Forgetful Wife Catches Husband in Pipe Joke
A humorous exchange unfolds as a husband laments misplacing his pipe and blames his wife for forgetfulness. The wife replies with a wry retort, highlighting his own memory lapse in a light hearted domestic bit.
Jones Revealed as Skin Specialist by Bill Joke
Cartoon caption humor notes a misunderstanding about Jones vocation after a misread bill. The gag plays on the line between eye doctor and skin specialist, credited to Minard's Liniment for burns and W. N. U. 1633.
Nomenclature: Laura Lee Rogers Sells Catchy Names Globally
Miss Laura Lee Rogers of Elizabeth New Jersey has spent twenty years making a living by the art of supplying attractive names for homes boats and products. Her inventive branding has extended to prepared cereals and other foods, with names gaining world recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lee Rogers
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Rare red diamond found in Kimberley South Africa
A rare red diamond of about six carats was found in alluvial diggings at Kimberley. Valued at 600 to 750 dollars per carat, the stone is being cut by a local firm. Initial impressions liken it to a ruby, but close inspection confirms it as genuine diamond with flawless appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggins
Kimberley
South Africa
Growth Of B C Industry In British Columbia Fifty Years On
A. A. Milledge pins faith on BCs future citing 1910 with 392 plants producing 35 million dollars and employing 11 000 at a 14 million payroll. By 1925 plants rose to 1 500 with 190 million in production and 38 500 workers paid about 41 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
A. A. Milledge
B.C. Products Bureau
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Advertised for Quick Healing
A vintage ad claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil treats persistent sores by stopping sloughing and drawing out pus. The text states the oil helps remove proud flesh and prepares a clean surface for new skin with many testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eclectric
Duke of York Called to Bar at Gray's Inn
H.R.H. the Duke of York was called to the bar and made a bencher of Gray's Inn last month. Following ancient tradition royal princes become barristers but are not required to pass the usual examinations.
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H.R.H
the Duke of York
Gray’s Inn
Writing Of the Debt and the Canadian National
The Vancouver Province argues for writing off part of the national debt against railways to boost business morale. It suggests transferring the debt to the national accounts while allowing CN to pay profits from earnings, framing it as fairer given frenzied finance and wartime burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National
Dunning
National
Vancouver
Back Pain Relief From Kidney Pills Says New Brunswick Man
A Sussex resident, H. J. Marchbank, reports lasting back relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy for restoring health by strengthening kidneys and cleansing impurities from blood, noting two years without back trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Dodd
Sussex
N.B
H. J. Marchbank
Mr. Marchbank
Edmontons Coming of Age pageant to open July 12
Hon Frank Oliver will open the Edmonton exhibition July 12 to mark Alberta’s 21st anniversary. The Old-Timers Association heads a 15-episode historic parade featuring the province’s early history and the Bulletin’s original building moved beside the club house on exhibition grounds.
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Frank Oliver
Edmonton
Oliver
Province of
Alberta
The
Bulletin
Exhibition Grounds
Housewives Association Formed to Improve Domestic Service
Mrs C S Peel observes that women in housekeeping lack union representation. She chairs the British Housewives Association formed to urge cooperation among women for better domestic service and cleaner food handling methods.
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C. S. Peel
British Housewives’ Association
Give Him the Gas Church Fund Drive
In The Churchman the phrase shows members planning a collection for a pastor. They note his departure to lead a church in Mobile and aim to rally support with a small momentum-building fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistah Jones
Pastah
Mobile
Raleigh and Elizabeth Exchange Witty Cloak Remark
In a playful exchange from the Boston Transcript, Sir Walter Raleigh invites Queen Elizabeth to tread over his cloak to stay dry, and Elizabeth fires back with a sharp retort about his mantle.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Boston Transcript
Man Reaches End of Long Journey Breathless
A terse reflection voices fatigue from a life’s travel with a man exhausted at journey’s end. The statement emphasizes weariness and the relief or emptiness found at final moments.
Canada reports rising stock figures and immigration gains
Canada presents upbeat 1925 year end stock data with gross agricultural wealth at 7.83 billion dollars and agri revenue of 1.708 billion. April 1926 building permits rise 23 percent from 1925. Repurchased Canadians from the United States reach 47,221 with 18,000 U.S. citizens accompanying them. Immigrants seen as key to agricultural development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
United States
Holloway's Corn Remover Promises Quick Relief
Advert shows many people suffer corns and claim relief from Holloway's Corn Remover. It presents the product as a speedy cure to alleviate pain and discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
George and Georgia Discuss a Razor’s Poor Cut
George complains his razor fails to cut while Georgia notes the beard seems tougher than the oilcloth cut with it earlier. The exchange centers on a stubborn shaving job and a stubborn subject.
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George
Georgia
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Fletcher
London
Jones
Ling
Minard
Wrigley’s
Woman
B.C
Aii
Union
Mathaorit Iy Og
Ache
Scere
Peta
Aston
Isea
Charles Walter
Brunswick Ave
Toronto
Borden
Eagle Brand
the Borden Co., Limited
Montreal
Akers’ Ovens
Hubbard Oven Company
Queen West
Feour Stacer East
Tonours. Ee
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