Sifton Offers Central Bank Plan to Stabilize Canada
In Winnipeg Sir Clifford Sifton argues Canada needs a small central board of bankers to act as a rediscounting authority, backed by Dominion notes, to prevent bank panic. He cites the U S Federal Reserve as a model and warns reform is long overdue to restore confidence after bank failures and amalgamations.
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Winnipeg
Clifford Sifton
Merchants Bank
Home Bank
West
Dominion
Sir Clifford
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Canada
Finance Department
Central Board
Castoria Endorsed by Physicians for Teething Relief
A historical notice touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe substitute for Castor oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. It claims no narcotics and that proven directions appear on every package with physician recommendation and the familiar signature.
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Fletcher
Would Amend Elections Act Urges Returning Officers in Canada
The chief electoral officer recommends permanent returning officers to simplify election organization and suggests amending the Elections Act to empower the government to appoint a returning officer by title or office. The report compares Canada with Britain and proposes urban registration reforms to reduce eligible urban districts from 185 to 0 with population thresholds.
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Canada
Great Britain
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Relief for Cold and Catarrh
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a fast remedy to drive colds and catarrh from the system. It claims the spray reaches the germ source, relieves nasal pain, clears nostrils, stops discharge, and purges bronchial and throat weakness with monthly and small bottle prices. It urges purchase from druggists or mail order from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Persuading Him to Smoke Solves Home Problems
A mid century note argues persuading a husband to smoke is a practical solution to many household issues. It claims tobacco creates an atmosphere of cheerfulness and contentment.
Baby's Own Tablets marketed to guard infants from colds
The advertisement promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative to keep stomach and bowels regular, claiming healthy bowels prevent colds. It notes no price change due to sales tax and lists 25 cents per box via druggists or mail from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. It adds an anecdote of a Michigan wedding feast and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy for worm infestations in children.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Seed packets and bulbs from Canadian Pacific Railway plan
The horticultural department will dispatch 11 600 seed packets and 20 000 to 40 000 bulbs to agents in a few weeks. Western conditions permitting, trees shrubs and perennials will be packed and shipped. Annual usage reaches 100 000 trees and shrubs and 70 000 perennials, with 200 000 bedding plants required yearly for station grounds and parks. Also notes that most children have worms and promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy.
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Horticultural Department of the
Canadian Pacific Railway
Flopping Galoshes blamed for injuries on street cars
Reports from traffic officials blame flopping galoshes for many injuries to women and girls alighting from street cars. The issue highlights footwear fault leading to falls and harm in crowded transit areas.
Minard's Liniment for Headache
An item notes Minard's Liniment advertised for headache relief in a public notice. The compact card reflects the era’s medicine ads and branding with W N U 1515 as a possible catalog or page reference.
London’s Imperial Attractions and Wax Figures in Westminster Abbey
A historical survey notes London's imperial era venues from the British Museum to the Imperial Institute and Royal Albert Hall. It mentions Madame Tussaud's wax figures displayed near Westminster Abbey and lists notable wax effigies including Elizabeth I Charles I Nelson and Pitt, preserved in glass cases.
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British Museum
London
Bloomsbury
Natural History Museum
South Kensington
Colleges of Science
Imperial Institute
Royal Albert Hall
The
Albert Memorial
Lowther Arcade
Strand
Royal Polytechnic
Regent Street
Napoleon
Wellington
Wilde
Colosseum
Regent's Park
Christy
Moore & Burgess
Dore Gallery
Madame Tussaud
Valhalla
England
France
Metropolis
Westminster Abbey
Meinor “Tussaud
Volks
Old
Elizabeth
Charles I
William and
Mary
Anne
Pitt
Nelson
Distress in Erin as famine era echoes in west Ireland
Distress spreads through congested districts in western Ireland where conditions rival those of 1848. England's trade harms Irish produce and labor demand. Farmers eat seed potatoes for next crop. Government inquiry finds no general potato failure warranting local relief schemes. Government plans mobilizing employment sources to combat poverty due to unemployment.
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Ireland
England
Bakers School to Rise at Ontario Agricultural College
The Bread and Cake Bakers Association of Canada will erect a school for bakers beside the Ontario Agricultural College. Construction is to begin early in the spring.
White Kitchens Gain Popularity Among Younger Housewives
White kitchens with white enameled tables chairs cabinets and utensils appear in many homes. The trend emphasizes a clean look though any color shows dirt less clearly on darker shades, and some prefer all white while others mix with gray and blue enameled ware.
Canadian Editors to Visit the British Isles
A party of Canadian newspaper proprietors and editors will visit Great Britain next summer to exchange ideas on imperial and dominion interests. Arrangements are handled by the Canadian High Commissioner's Office.
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British Isles
Great Britain
Holloway's Corn Remover Promises Pain Free Relief
Advert says Holloway's Corn Remover painless for corns, claiming quick root-out effect and easier treatment than traditional methods. Product focus on relief and ease for sufferers seeking a simple home remedy.
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Holloway
Canada to Send Delegates to International Poultry Convention
The Federal Department of Agriculture announced that two delegates are authorized to attend the spring World Poultry Convention in Barcelona Spain. Efforts will be made to add delegates from each province.
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Canada
Barcelona
Spain
Federal Department of Agriculture
Canadian Merchant Marine announces year round inter coastal service
The Canadian Government Merchant Marine Limited plans an inter coastal route between Atlantic and Pacific ports via the Panama Canal. Steamers of 6400 tons D.W. will sail monthly from Vancouver year round and from Montreal in summer and Halifax and St. John in winter. The first sailings are the Canadian Inventor from Montreal on May 6 and the Canadian Winner from Vancouver to Montreal on April 1.
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Vancouver
East Coast
Merchant Marine, Limited
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Montreal
Halifax
St. John
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Manitoba Steel & Iron Co., Ltd
Winnipeg Man
Elections Act
Michigan
Minard
Erin
School For Bakers
White
Government Merchant Marine
Grippe
Wbtnes
Liniment
the den Co. Limited
ST. Charles
SMP
Qualityz
SMPG
Wack Ar OF Canacet Sueer Metan Products Co
Qmree
Toronto
Edmonton
Calgary
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