Calgary Conference May Shape Canada Coal Future
Alberta coal operators face United Mine Workers demands for keeping peak wage schedules. Aimed at year round mining to boost Ontario demand, reduce prices, and stabilize jobs, the Calgary talks seek a balanced wage, lower pit mouth costs, and broader domestic supply to cut reliance on American coal.
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Canada
Dominion
Calgary
Alberta
Tristrict
United Mine Workers’ of America
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ontario
Quebec
United States
Good muskrat season in Manitoba eyes bright for trappers
Manitoba game branch officials say this year may yield one of the best muskrat seasons in years. Mild weather and thin snow keep creeks and marshes open, allowing rats to be trapped easily. Fur experts note prime quality earlier than usual for the season opening.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Game Branch
Women long serve on Reykjavik town council
For many years women have filled roles as councillors in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, shaping local governance and policy in the city.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Manila rope crafted from banana plant stems
Manila rope is produced from the stems of the leaves of a banana species. The technique highlights unusual use of plant fibers to create sturdy cordage. This method underscores historical rope-making practices using vegetative materials.
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Manila
Living statue hiccups halt stage curtain shift
In a National Magazine of the Hardware Trade piece a stage hand asks the manager about lifting two towers to curtain the scene while one living statue suffers hiccups, delaying the performance.
Civil Service Reductions Set to Begin April First
Premier Mackenzie King told Ottawa officials that civil service cuts would be gradual to minimize hardship while the government prepares estimates for parliament. Reductions would not take effect until April 1, with laid off workers receiving two months pay to cover until June 1.
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Mackenzie King
Board of Control
Ottawa
James Murdock
Catarrhozone Promises Pine Scented Relief for Colds
Advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a pine forest remedy for catarrh colds and bronchitis. Claims reach deep into lungs and nose with antiseptic balsam, guaranteeing two months of treatment for one dollar with a trial size available. Sold by Catarrhozone Co Montreal and druggists note not to substitute.
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Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Currie Urges Education for World Happiness
General Sir Arthur Currie of McGill University argues in a recent speech that education is not for self advancement but to contribute to the happiness of the world. He emphasizes education as broad common sense from a leading Canadian educator.
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Arthur Currie
McGill University
Montreal Gazette
Sores Driven Away By Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Claimants say sores flee before Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with many afflicted applying the remedy. The ad touts its effectiveness and low price, urging others with similar troubles to use the oil without delay.
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Thomas
Pink Pills Rebuild Health After Influenza, Nervous Strain
Mrs. J H Oylton of Firdale Manitoba credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength after a severe influenza and repeated illness. She says after about a dozen boxes she gained weight and felt renewed energy, recommending them for thin blood and nervous issues. Pills available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Portrait of Humility and Ambition in Ancestral Terms
A reflective aphorism contrasts ease of following ancestors with the challenge of rising beyond them. It urges contentment with one’s lot, even if modest, rather than chasing lofty claims or a prestigious corner position.
Children favor Castoria for soothing stomach ills
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy used for over 30 years to relieve constipation colic and diarrhoea in babies and children. It claims to regulate digestion and bowels promote natural sleep without opiates, with the genuine bottle bearing its signature.
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Fletcher
Makes Homes Happy The Tobacco Influence On Happiness
Observant women recognize that tobacco use by men brings contentment and helps forget worries, a belief framed as a secret of happiness in many households. The note presents smoking as a positive influence within home life.
Hollo Ways Corn Remover Promises Pain Relief
The advertisement claims Hollo Ways Corn Remover will remove painful corns. It emphasizes quick relief and simple use for affected feet.
Portraits Painted While Women Sleep Spur Fashion Trend
A Detroit Free Press note observes a new fashion craze where women have their portraits painted while they sleep, contrasting with a quip about bootleg whisky myths.
Fiume’s Area and Population Stated in Report
The report lists Fiume covering 11 square miles with a population of 53 060. Advertiser note mentions Minard's Liniment for Corns W N U 1516.
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Fiume
Minard
Women Dye Faded Garments New Again
A brief notice announces a service to dye or tint worn and faded garments and drapery, offering to refresh fabrics for women seeking renewed color and appearance.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Coloring
Diamond Dyes advertise that each 15 cent package includes simple instructions so any woman can dye or tint worn items. Shoppers can choose any color at the drug store and dyeing success is claimed for those with no prior experience.
Origin of British Exhibitions Across Crystal and Alexandra Palaces
The article traces early UK exhibitions from 1756 bazaars to national displays. It notes Paris 1798 and Baker Street's influence, landmark events like the 1851 Great Exhibition, and key figures including Prince Albert who led the initiative for a world‑spanning showcase.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Royal Palace
Hampton Court
Kensington Palace
Queen Victoria
Lambeth Palace
Crystal Palace
Alexandra Palace
Royal Academy
France
England
Paris
Baker Street
Madame Tussaud
Charing Cross
Covent Garden
F. Whishaw
Society of Arts
Prince Albert
Society
Saskatchewan Deliberates Transport Plans and Rail Routes
The legislature debates CN branch line completion and Hudson Bay Railway expansion. Support grows for Great Lakes St. Lawrence canalization while Western grain routes via Vancouver and Eastern routes via Winnipeg are defended. Saskatoon discussion notes a split transport problem and urges a clear provincial stance.
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Canadian National Railways
Great Lakes
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Prove Safe for Woman’s Heart
Mrs. O. E. Fitzgerald of St Thomas Ontario recounts severe heart pain and weakness in 1921. After trying various remedies, she used seven boxes of Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills and reports feeling as well as 30 years earlier at age 65. Pills sold 50c a box through druggists or by mail from The T Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto.
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O. E. Fitzgerald
Ross St. St. Thomas , Ont
Milburn
Canada’s Growing Influence at Toronto Canadian Club
Sir George Foster told the Canadian Club in Toronto that Britain holds unmatched influence for sanity and stability since the war. He cited Britain’s leadership in Europe and predicted Canada would reach 106,000,000 people in the next century due to growing world trade ties.
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Britain
Europe
Sir George Foster
Canadian Club
Toronto
Canada
Sir George
Dominion
Asthma remedy promises safety and relief from attacks
The ad extols Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a sure, safe treatment that eliminates dread of attack. It claims strong results and urges readers to obtain the product now. It notes official 1923 Canadian National Line figures, showing operating revenue up by 21,005,559 and net revenue rising by 17,646,935 with higher expenses.
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Canadian National Lines
French Canadian emigration from New England rises weekly
Mr. J. E. LaForce of the Canadian National exposes a weekly average of 150 French Canadian families returning to Canada from New England. The trend has persisted since January and spring is expected to bring a larger influx.
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J. E. LaForce
Colonization and Development
The
C.N
Boston
Canada
New England
Debutante Daughter Quips About Dough in Virginia Reel
A playful exchange between Father and Debutante Daughter uses a culinary metaphor about money and the Virginia Reel to describe beginnings and endings in life. The banter lampoons social performance with light humor and regional dance reference.
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Virginia Reel
Athabasca Sands Samples Sought by California Researchers
California researchers request samples of oil extraction tests from Dominion lands office in Edmonton. Los Angeles interests probe extraction methods to address commercial issues of bitumen. Twenty tons of tar sands from McMurray were stored in Edmonton last season. samples managed by Alex Norquay.
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Dominion Lands Office
Los Angeles
California
McMurray
Edmonton
Alex. Norquay
Edmonton Bulletin
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Cramps
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a powerful stomach remedy. It claims cramps and gas disappear after twenty drops in sweetened water, noting the product is five times stronger than typical medicines and urges households to keep it on hand with a 35 cent price at dealers.
Demand For British Boys In Canada Outgrows Supply
Juvenile immigration officials report that over 22 years 35 589 British children migrated to Canada with 75 percent boys and 25 percent girls. Applications for service totaled 451 680. Demand mainly comes from agricultural centers, not towns.
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Canada
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Castoria
Detroit Free Press
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Regina
Royal Yeast
Athabasca Sands
Tramp
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