Who and What Are We Canadian in Census Folly
A critical piece argues the Canadian government denies native born Canadians the label Canadian in the census. It claims officials classify Canadians as Irish, German, or others, denying a true national identity despite Canada’s league status and wartime duties. The author urges official reform to reflect real Canadian sentiment and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of Canada
Canada
Sine Provinces
Canrads
Army of Clossus
Government of
Dominion
Ireland
League of Nations
Washington
Ottawa
Aviation In West Edmonton To Head Government Inspector Work
A. G. Goulding, western representative of the Canada Air Board, says West Edmonton will host the government aviation inspection offices for four western provinces after a Pacific coast tour. He notes 40 air routes now operate between the Great Lakes and the Pacific to illustrate western progress in air travel. Corn discomfort is relieved by Holloway's Corn Remover. Public speaking nerves often ease with experience.
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Edmonton
A. G. Goulding
Canada Air Board
Pacific
West
Great Lakes
Manitoba Stock Heads to Chicago Show from Manitoba
One carload of horses two carloads of cattle and one carload of sheep and swine will be sent to the International Livestock Show in Chicago. The plan was approved at a Manitoba Stock Breeders Association executive meeting with about twenty five prominent breeders present. Final exhibit selection will occur at the Brandon provincial fair.
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Chicago
Manitoba
Manitoba Stock Breeders’ Association
Brandon
France Receives Nordstern Zeppelin Under Versailles Terms
The Nordstern dirigible, built in Germany and completed at Lake Constance, has been delivered to France under the Versailles peace treaty. It is among the largest airships ever constructed.
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Germany
France
Your Teeth by Rea Proctor McGee MD
A 1921 feature explains toothache often stems from an unrelated tooth and can radiate pain to the ear eye or neck. It describes pulp death from irritation and the resulting infection gas pressure and reflex pain, warning that an aching tooth is dangerous beyond the momentary pain.
Baby's Own Tablets advertised for infants and children
A vintage advertisement urges households with babies to keep Baby's Own Tablets on hand for minor ailments. It claims the remedy regulates bowels and eases indigestion fever and colds, with a testimonial from Mrs. Moise Cudotte of Makamik Quebec and mail order price of 23 cents per box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moise Cudotte
Makamik
Que
New El Dorado Hopes Rise in Northern British Columbia
A group of experienced mining men backs an expedition into the Cassidy district in northern British Columbia. Stuart Henderson, a prominent lawyer and promoter, is believed to lead the enterprise as they seek a new El Dorado.
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el Dorado
British Columbia
Cassidy District
Stuart Henderson
German U-Boat Deutschland Sunk by Gunfire
The German submarine Deutschland, famed as a precision craft, slipped into Baltimore harbor in 1916 after evading British and French escorts and was later sunk by gunfire during target practice off the French coast.
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Deutschland
Meicks
Baltimore
Germany
Acordial Invitation to Disease
An item promoting Dr Hamilton's Pills as a mild natural remedy for constipation and indigestion. The ad claims the pills tone the liver, restore bowel action, and improve overall health for all ages. Distributed by The Catarrho zone Co Montreal.
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Dr. Hamilton
TheaCatarrhozone Co
Montreal
Shipping Matches to England from Pembroke Ont
The first shipment of 320 million unchipped matches left Pembroke Ontario for England aboard the Empress of Britain. A Canadian company, organized last year as an offshoot of its English parent, installed match splint machinery after securing timber limits on the Ottawa River.
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Pembroke
Ont
England
Ottawa River
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Promoted for Flu Aftereffects
An advertisement claims Spanish flu survivors suffer weak hearts and shattered nerves. It promotes Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as restoring strength and blood, citing a Toronto woman who reports relief after taking one box and ongoing wellness after five boxes. Price 50c a box.
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Milburn
W. W. Pearce
Seaton St
Toronto
Ont
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Wear Your Clothes Longer to Beat High Living Costs
Retailers and butchers argue that the cost of living is overestimated by official comparisons. A provisioner notes that while sirloin and clothing prices rise, households can still live cheaply by using canned corned beef and wearing existing clothes longer, keeping expenses near pre war levels. Soldiers' bully beef remains popular but not at pre war sales levels.
Too Warm To Eat And Summer Nutrition For Families
Physicians note fall weariness after warm summers as children lose appetite. Mothers should provide regular nourishing meals, adjust foods for heat, favor fresh fruits, salads with fat like mayonnaise, and keep meals simple yet not skip eating. Warm foods aid digestion, so include a hot dish once daily.
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Tropics
Japs Buy BC Lumber For Tokyo Fire Reconstruction
The Japanese government has purchased between six million and six million five hundred thousand feet of British Columbia timber. Most of this wood will be used to rebuild a large area of Tokyo after the recent great fire.
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British Columbia
Tokio
Province advances 225000 for Grand Forks irrigation
The provincial government allocates 225000 from the conservation fund to irrigation works at Grand Forks British Columbia. The loan is repayable to the government and the project cost will be charged to the benefitted land, not taxpayers elsewhere.
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Conservation Fund
Grand Forks
B.C
Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor Ad
An old ad promotes Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor as a simple remedy to remove corns with little pain and cost a quarter. It urges buyers to refuse substitutes and claims guaranteed results with a small nightly and morning application.
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Putnam's
Gift for a Young Lady Unsaid Role
A playful fragment from the Houston Post shows a man asking for a present for a young woman whose relation to him is undecided. The exchange highlights social etiquette and humor in informal dialogue.
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Houston Post
Alberta Clay Products Company Expands Baby Industry
Minard's Liniment used by physicians in Alberta signals growth of the baby industry. The Alberta Clay Products Company, a young firm, attracts contracts from larger players. plant capacity is full and numerous carload orders have been shipped this year.
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Alberta
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief From Cramps
An old advertisement touts Nerviline as fast relief for cramps and sudden illness. It claims a few drops in sweetened water banishes pain and markets 35 cent bottles for household need and travel use.
An Odd Insurance Policy at Lloyds
A peculiarly recorded policy covered a man insuring himself against the consequences of harming his mother in law. The unusual contract stands out as a curious note in insurance history.
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Lloyd’s
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Holloway
International
Zeppelin
Rea Proctor McGee
MD. D.ds
Oral Hygiene
Cain
New el Dorado
Minard
Co&t
Mr. Herbert Osborn
Cuthura
Herbert Osborn
Sherbrooke Ave
B. C. Lumber
Beecham
Mel Gs
Dominion Express
THE
Cook Medicine CO
Fermerig Wintess
America
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West Stet Street
New York
USA
Bayer
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