Canada should guard against lax law enforcement from U S crime
A Canadian warning argues United States crime poses a national menace and Canada must maintain stringent laws and enforcement. It cites rising U S homicide figures, compares to England and Wales, critiques judges and parole, warns of easy pistol access, and urges strict penalties and concealed weapons bans.
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United States
Iain
Caeta
Becce
United
England
Wales
Chicago
London
New York
Canada
U.S
Partizan
Great Britain
U. S
Columbus of The Air and Franco’s historic flight
The text notes Commander Ramon Franco and companions as Columbus of the Air for a solo Atlantic crossing beginning January 22 from Paris and ending February 14 in Buenos Aires. It claims they first spanned the South Atlantic by air. It also cites Chicago hat sales last year totaling 55 million dollars.
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Columbus
Ramon Franco
BC Salmon Pack Yields Record Yet Slight Rise Over 1924
The Salmon Canners Section of the Canadian Manufacturers Association reports 1,719,282 cases produced in British Columbia in 1925, the only year in which the total pack did not exceed the previous year. In 1924 the total was 1,743,313 cases.
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British Cohmmbia
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
British Columbia
Ice Expansion Fact From Water Freezing
A note states that eleven cubic feet of water become twelve cubic feet of ice when frozen. This illustrates a rise in volume due to freezing.
Ban on Fox Hunting Campaign Rises in England
The campaign campaigns against fox hunting gain momentum in England as the hoof and mouth disease scare prompts broader welfare concerns. Proponents argue the sport is costly per fox killed and cruel to animals, while opponents press for reform.
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England
Diamond Dyes Promises Easy Tinting for All Fabrics
Advert shows Diamond Dyes claiming simple dipping or boiling to tint or dye items. It promises permanent colors on lingerie, silks, ribons, dresses, coats, fabrics from wool to cotton and linen, with material type guidance for wool silk linen cotton and blends.
Canada Field Crops Value Reaches Over One Billion
The aggregate value of all field Grops in 1925 is $1,159,361,900, up from $995,235,900 in 1924. This 1925 total is the largest since 1920 when it reached $1,455,244,050, and marks the first postwar year since 1920 that field crops surpassed one billion dollars in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Last Words of Jesus and Faith in God
Sunday school lesson on John chapters 14 to 16 with the focus on Let not your heart be troubled. Faith in the Father and the Son sustains disciples in trouble. Prayer asks forgiveness for doubt and emphasizes God’s love and omnipresence. Stokely S Fisher author.
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Christ
Tod
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Utterly Discouraged Woman Credits Pink Pills Recovery
Mrs M J Ahern of Alberton P E I says her health collapsed after her husband went overseas leaving farming duties to her and a boy She found energy return after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for six months She urges overworked nervous women to try them and notes the pills purify and enrich the blood ending anaemia symptoms The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont offers boxes for 50 cents via druggists or mail.
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M. J. Ahern
R.R. No. 2
Alberton
P.E.L
Dr. Williams
Completely Relieved After Short Treatment
Mr H Waldriff of Pagiehart Ontario reports using Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble and a sore back. After a few boxes he feels completely relieved and has had no symptoms since. The ad claims the pills heal sick kidneys and warns of blood impurities leading to rheumatism lumbago gravel dropsy diabetes or Brights disease.
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Pagiehart
Dodd
H. Waldriff
Mr. Waldriff
Bright
Dodd’s Medicine Co., Ltd
Toronto
Curious Occupation Moves Mud Along the Thames
The article details the Lauter, a mud moving worker along the River Thames. A man in high top boots pushes mud from warehouse entrances from Blackfriars Bridge to Greenwich. He and his fellows remove tons of mud weekly as steamers unload at low tides.
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River Thames
Luter
Nerviline Liniment Claim To Ease Joint Pain
An advertisement extols Nerviline for rapid penetration and relief of muscular or nerve pain stiff joints and soreness. It touts fifty years of success and notes availability in large thirty five cent bottles, promising thorough soothing action.
Beatty Emerges as Likely Successor for Canada Governor General
The British government has not yet heard if Baron Byng of Vimy will accept another term as governor general of Canada. If he declines, Earl Beatty is considered a leading candidate. The Duke of York is also mentioned but unlikely to serve now. Premier Mackenzie King had indicated Byng would not stay beyond his appointed term, which ends next August.
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Baron Byng of
Vimy
Canada
Associated Press
Earl Beatty
Duke of York
King George
Mackenzie King
King
Baron Byng
Through Sleeping Car From Winnipeg to Saint John
Canadian Pacific Railway introduces a through tourist sleeping car service from Winnipeg to Saint John NB for western passengers. The Imperial departs Winnipeg at 10 00 a m every Tuesday until April 30 offering direct service to the ship’s side at Saint John and avoiding train changes at Montreal.
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Old Country
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Saint John
Prairie Provinces
Montreal
Candidate for office and highway opening noted
It is said that all the mean acts of his life are quickly brought before a drowning man. The same might be said of a candidate for office. British Columbia's fine new Fraser Canyon highway will be open for general use about July 1st.
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British Columbia
Fraser Canyon
Advice For Young Mothers
Mrs. Joseph Curto of Hamilton credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with ending her poor health during pregnancy, relieving back distress and morning sickness, and helping her deliver a strong healthy baby. The ad promotes the product for improving health and easing maternal stress.
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Hamilton
Ont
Dr. Pierce
Joseph Curto
Pierce
Buffalo
The More the Merrier Professor and a Toast to Numbers
A playful exchange notes eighty one in mathematics and a push for joy in learning. The quip hints at humor about clever math and social moments, ending with a promotion for Holloway's Cora Remover in a light advertising aside.
Canadian trapper Luke Cartledge dogsleds 35,000 miles
In eight years Luke Cartledge a Canadian trapper traveled about 35000 miles by dogsled across remote regions. He endured harsh conditions while pursuing fur trade routes and exploration, showcasing endurance and northern travel skills.
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Luke Cartledge
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief From Paroxysms
The advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a trusted solution for asthma victims facing life threatening choking fits. It claims wide recognition and restored health across the country.
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J. D. Kellogg
Quebec Plans Ban on Export of Hydro Power
Premier L. A. Taschereau sponsors a bill prohibiting export of hydro electric power from Quebec. The act requires future contracts to include prohibitive clauses and mandates adding the ban to existing contracts and renewals.
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Quebec
Hydro
L. A. Taschereau
Prince Is Real Sport
The Prince of Wales avoids easy routes, facing every jump with resolve. Guelph Mercury notes his determination as a real sport. Miller's Worm Powders offer a remedy for worms in children with caution about possible vomiting as a sign of effectiveness.
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Prince of Wales
Guelph Mercury
Armored Train Built by German Railways Charged
A labor union charges that the German railway company is building an armored train and armored car to deter strikes and enable armed battle against potential assaults.
Minard's Liniment Physicians Prepare for War Effort
Physicians rely on Minard's Liniment as part of wartime preparedness. The piece notes the importance of home remedies in medical practice and friendliness toward national defense. It contrasts the rarity of pedestrians struck by a heavy five ton truck with broader safety concerns.
Treat Colds Externally With Vicks In Early 1900s Advice
A health note advises applying Vicks VapoRub briskly on the throat and chest and covering with a warm flannel to relieve cold symptoms. It claims two actions: direct topical relief and indirect relief through improved comfort for the family.
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Vicks
Priceless Uffizi Gallery Faces Structural Threat
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence built in 1580 and famed as a premier world art museum is threatened with collapse after tests show alarming structural weakness. Within its galleries are priceless pictures, books, and manuscripts. Engineers will be employed to reinforce the building. The collection includes works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Fra Bartolomeo.
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Uffizi Gallery
Florence
Italy
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Fra Bartolomeo
Uffizi
Danish boy builds automatic star-movement recorder
Scientists in Denmark marvel at Bengt Stroemgreen a 16 year old son of Professor Ellis Stroemgreen director of Copenhagen Observatory who constructed an electrical apparatus that automatically registers stellar movements saving astronomers time and patient telescope watching.
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Denmark
Bengt Stroemgreen
Ellis Stroemgreen
Copenhagen
Astronomical Observatory
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