Canada Sees Surplus and Debt Reduction in March Budget
Hon J A Robb presents the March 1 budget showing a 1928-29 surplus of 70 million and a debt payoff of 113.6 million over two years. Tax cuts include lower sales tax, postage, and tariff reductions while government expects further debt reduction and tax relief next year.
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Dominion of Canada
J. A. Kobb
House of Commons
Dominion
Canada
Brumbuog
Europe
Lse
Confederation
Robb
Canadian National Railways
C.N.R
Trade and Commerce of
Timber line heights on major mountains
The highest timber line is on Mt. Orizaba in Mexico at about 14 000 feet. In the Alps Himalayas and Rockies trees reach around 16 000 feet, yet above that elevation they are stunted wind blown bushes.
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Mt. Orizaba
Mexico
Alps
Himalayas
Rocky Mountains
New Land Under Cultivation in Western Canada
Western Canada added extensive areas to farm cultivation with about 2.5 million acres of government free homestead lands taken up by settlers in the four western provinces. A total of 15 566 homesteads were filed, each 160 acres, compared with 6 357 in 1927. Also noted is a ratio of one motor vehicle for every 21 people in Great Britain and an advertisement claiming Mother Graves Worm Exterminator removes worms without injuring children due to its mild yet effective action.
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Canada
Criticism Sparks Notion of Far Apart Book Covers
A California author sent a manuscript to Ambrose Bierce asking for a one sentence critique and no further comment. His reply reportedly traveled along the Pacific coast: He said the covers of the book are too far apart.
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California
Ambrose Bierce
Pacific Coast
Woman Proposes and Initiates Divorce Move in Indo-China Districts
A young woman in certain Indo-Chinese districts makes a marriage proposal while also pursuing a divorce initiative. The report notes the social stance and local reactions to her actions and the legal route she pursues.
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Indo-China
Not Waste Of Time Investigating Breathing Of Bees
Scientists show bee respiration reflects hive health in different seasons. Professor G H Vansell of the University of California built an apparatus to measure carbon dioxide and water vapor emitted by a bee colony in winter and summer.
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G. H. Vansell
University of California
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Pain Free Removal
An advertisement extols Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless remedy for corns. It urges treating signs of hard or soft corns on feet or between toes with a few drops, claiming the solution removes the corn and roots it out quickly.
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Putnam’s
Putnam's
Predicts Library Of Aerial Photographs In Canada
President J. W. Pierce at the Dominion Land Surveyors convention in Ottawa predicted a library of one million aerial photographs within ten years as a national reference for Canada’s natural resources. He noted 250,000 photos covering coast to coast are already assembled and used by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Department of the Interior.
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Canada
J. W. Pierce
D.L
Dominion Land Surveyors
Ottawa
Topographical Survey of Canada
Department of the Interior
Baby's Own Tablets Win Great Praise
Thousands of mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets as a preventive for childhood ailments and a safe remedy during sickness. Mrs. Donat Ploudre of Tingwick Quebec lauds the tablets as the only medicine for her two children, kept in the home for health. The tablets act as a mild laxative, regulate bowels, ease digestion, and are guaranteed free from injurious drugs, selling 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Alberta’s Vast Resources Prompt West’s Industrial Rise
The Ottawa Citizen envisions Alberta’s natural resources coal oil minerals lumber water power and fertile land becoming the foundation for future industries. It forecasts capital organization and inventive agriculture evolving toward manufacturing and industrial chemistry as the century progresses.
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Alberta
Ottawa Citizen
Washingtons Shortest Inaugural Address Noted
George Washingtons second inaugural address contained 134 words and is regarded as the shortest in U S history of such occasions.
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George Washington
United States
Western Canada Air Mail Vote Foreshadows New Service
Parliament debates main estimates signaling a Western Canada air mail plan with Winnipeg to Calgary routes. Post office funds rise from 420 000 to 1 250 000 to cover western contracts. defence air routes budget up 313 432 to build beacons and landing fields Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Calgary Edmonton. Agricultural items also rise with 437 000 for cold storage warehouses and 250 000 for seed grain programs.
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Western Canada
Winnipeg-Calgary
Post Office Department
National Defence Department
Defence Department
Winnipeg
Calgary
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Department of Agriculture
Department
Canada
Empire Bureau of Research
Where Living Is Cheap in Fiji Islands
The 1927 British colonial report notes Fiji Islanders enjoy low work demands and no rent. Each Fijian belongs to a land-owning unit and may use tribal lands for crops or cattle. Village life provides native houses built by the community and no rent for land or housing when residents contribute to communal labor.
Mrs. H. Brousseau Describes Breathing Struggles in Magog
Mrs. H. Brousseau of Magog Quebec recounts years of shortness of breath and four years of heart palpitations that forced her to sit while climbing stairs. She mentions reading about a remedy or treatment after these symptoms.
Aza Naas Aid Sold By The Milburn Co
A patient reports quick relief after using Aza Naas, taking three boxes and experiencing no shortness of breath since. Price 50 cents per box. Available at all druggists and dealers or mailed on receipt of price by The T. Milburn Co. Ltd., Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Ont
Wife's vow softens voyage nerves before sea change
Mrs Jones asks her maid Jane about moving to California with her husband. Jane replies that she is his property and accepts the risk, saying any trouble would be his loss.
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California
Jane
Mrs. Jones
Fire Hall Mystery Sparks Rome Inferno Tale
In a village lore recounting a fire that ruined Rome, witnesses debate whether sparked by crossed wires or a lit cigarette. Local storytellers press for facts behind the blaze and the fire marshal’s notes.
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Rome
Has Met With Success Marshall Stillman Movement
The Marshall Stillman Movement aids discharged convicts by guiding their transition from prison. It has created clubs and, recently, enterprises employing only former inmates, achieving a 100 percent success rate with no backsliders.
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Marshall Stillman
States
United States
Chicago Science Monitor
Buffaloes Sent From Government Park To Italy
Three buffaloes from the government park at Wainwright have been shipped to Italy for placement in a state park. Before departure they underwent a three week taming period, being segregated for quarantine and training. The animals were sent to the Royal Italian Government.
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Wainwright
Italy
Minard's Liniment Promoted For Grippe And Flu
A newspaper item notes Minard's Liniment marketed for grippe and flu relief. It also mentions a combined saxophone and bagpipe invention and reports on scientists discovering a new lethal gas recently.
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Minard
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