Fort Churchill survey to map model townsite plan
A provincial government survey will be conducted at Fort Churchill to lay out a model townsite at Manitoba's seaport. Other items note Charles Angers death at 71, Regina tax estimates, Soviet Russia anniversary, US USUK protocol on world court, railway explosive safety record, Pope Pius tour plans, Princess Victoria bankruptcy, asthma remedy promotions.
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Fort Churchill
Manitoba
Soviet
Russia
League of Nations
United States
World Court of Justice
Canada
American Railway Association
Rzeczpospolita
Pope Pius
Trieste
Zagreb
Budapest
Cracow
Warsaw
Vienna
Munich
Brussels
Dublin
Paris
Madrid
Lisbon
Tea custom sparks a missionary tale and tea variations
A humorous anecdote recalls a rumor that adding rum could improve Tea a Reason. In Shanghai a guest served the embellished tea to a missionary while his wife was served plain tea, and she quips that at home the husband avoids tea yet abroad he drinks his fifth cup.
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Shanghai
Manufacturing lightning at GE Pittsfield lab sparks debate
Flashes of manufactured lightning twenty feet long have been produced at the Pittsfield Massachusetts laboratory of the General Electric Company. It sometimes happens that a man’s usefulness ends when his salary is
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Pittsfield
Mass
General Electric Company
Early Heat Delays Wilkins Antarctic Flight Plans
Sir Hubert Wilkins reported unusually warm Antarctic conditions at Deception Island early this winter. The melting ice hindered the use of snow planes, preventing a south pole attempt and limiting activity to preliminary weather station surveys, with the party approaching within about 650 miles of the pole.
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Antarctic
Wilkins
Deception Island
Sir Hubert Wilkins
South America
Explorer
South Pole
Fashion Magazine offer with Paris styles and embroidery
A notice invites readers to add ten cents for a copy of the Fashion Magazine featuring Paris styles embroidery and stylish designs.
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Paris
Alberta power grid rapidly expands across province in 1928
A government report details a vast growth of electric transmission lines in Alberta during 1928. A continuous network connects Edmonton to Magrath, with a remaining 30 mile gap between Millet and Ponoka. Calgary headquarters firms own 332 miles of 66 000 volt lines and 839 miles of 13 200 volt lines, including 50 miles and 474 miles added that year. The northern reach extends to Wainwright and Hardisty.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Magrath
Lethbridge
Millet
Ponoka
One
Calgary
Wainwright and
Hardistty
Cutting Corns With Razor Leads To Lock-Jaw
Warns against paring corns with an infected razor and cautions infection can lead to death. Promotes PUTNAM'S CORN EXTRACTOR as quick relief and shriveling of corns. Ends with price 25c for Putnam's Painless Corn Ex tractor at dealers.
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Putnam’s
Putnam's
Cuba’s bachelor tax and matronal bureau idea
The Springfield Union notes Cuba’s annual ten dollar bachelor tax and a government matrimonial bureau requiring bachelors and spinsters to file photos. It portrays the move as progressive, aiming to unite lonely singles and overcome courtship barriers.
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Cuba
Springfield
Nordmoe wins Sir Henry Thornton trophy at Canadian Championships
J Nordmoe of Camrose Alberta captures the Sir Henry Thornton trophy for the highest points in the combined cross country and ski jump at the Canadian Championships held in Montreal on February 24. Canadian National Railways Photo.
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J. Nordmoe
Camrose
Alberta
Sir Henry Thornton
Montreal
Canadian National Railways
Eminent Canadian Prof Shotwell Highlighted by Prime Minister
Mr. E. J. Garland credits Prof. Shotwell of Columbia University as a principal author behind the Kellogg Peace Pact. The piece lauds Shotwell's global influence in international affairs, noting his Canadian birth and education and his role as an adviser to Woodrow Wilson in Paris during treaty talks. It laments that such talent remains less known in Canada.
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E. J. Garland
Prof
Shotwell
Columbia University
Canada
United States
Republic
Prof. Shotwell
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Paris
Dangerous Month for the Baby
March brings rapid weather changes and frequent colds in infants. Baby's Own Tablets are urged to treat early symptoms and prevent complications, marketed as a gentle laxative to ease digestion and bowel movement. Sold by all medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Second Arctic Trip Planned From Cochrane
A letter from Bert Has sells and partner Crammer in Cochrane Ontario states a renewed attempt to establish an aerial mail route Chicago to Stockholm via Greenland. The Rockford fliers plan 500 mile relays with refuelling at Sault Ste Marie Cochrane and two intermediate stations. They request the last year runway at Cochrane kept open for a spring start.
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Cochrane
Ontario
Bert Hassells
Crammer
Chicago
Stockholm
Sweden
Greenland
Rockford
Ill
Europe
Sault Ste. Marie
Londoners Live Aboard Thames Moors To Dodge Taxes
By using private yachts moored on the River Thames near Westminster, Londoners avoid rent rates and house duty in exchange for a yearly mooring fee of three guineas.
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River Thames
Westminster
Nervous and Run Down Mrs Burton Seeks Quiet Help
Mrs R Burton of Oshawa Ontario writes about years of nervousness and being run down. A friend advised a tonic or remedy to cope with noise and stress, claiming it helped her regain energy and calm.
Sugar Beets Prove Best Paying Crop in Taber District
Sugar beets led the Taber Barnwell irrigation district last year with an average of 69.59 dollars per acre. Alfalfa followed at 25.85 dollars and wheat at 23.27 dollars. The project’s average value per acre was 28.97 dollars. Scottish pupils read far more books annually than London peers, about three times as many.
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Taber Barnwell
Scotland
London
The Milburn Co. Johnson Medicine Ad
After taking two boxes I felt stronger and looked better with color returning to my cheeks. The product is 50 cents a box, available at all druggists and dealers or mailed by The T Milburn Co Ltd Toronto Ont.
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T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Sunday School Lesson on Mission and Kingdom
The lesson centers on Acts 1 6–8 13 1–3 26 12–20 and Romans 1 14 16 highlighting Jesus promise of the Holy Spirit power and the great commission to witness to all nations in Jerusalem Judaea Samaria and to the ends of the earth It contrasts Jewish Messianic expectations with the Christian view that Christ’s kingdom is not of this world and emphasizes stewardship in missions including parish state home and foreign efforts.
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Jonah
Malachi
Jesus
Mount of Olives
Israel
Rome
Babcock
Jerusalem
Judaea
Samaria
Empire
Irenaeus
Earth
Christ
G. Campbell Morgan
Bread to Cake: Quick Cocoanut Treats from Bread
Change Bread To Cake instructions describe slicing day old white bread, crusts removed, strips rolled in Eagle Brand Milk and shredded coconut, browned gently to form cocoanut cakes. Promoted as tasting like Angel Food cake with a call to request the Eagle Brand Cook Book from The Borden Co. Montreal paper edition.
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Eagle Brand
The
Borden Co
Dept. BW
St. Paul St. W
Montreal
Regina Attracts 12 Industries In 1928 Record
Regina drew 12 major industrial concerns in 1928 with about 5 million dollars invested in sites buildings and equipment. The new plants will employ up to 2000 men and housing was built for 1000 families though demand outstrips supply. A cast off locomotive heats the Norwich station shed and yard.
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Regina
Norwich
Connecticut
Not only can you astonish your friends with the French
The phrase promises quick mastery from 10 Easy Lessons and suggests you can astonish a Frenchman. It presents a bold claim about rapid language learning and social effect, implying accessible instruction and confident speaking.
Canada Pastureland Totales Nine Point Five Million Acres
In 1928 the total acreage under pasture across Canada amounted to 9,528,043 acres. The figure reflects widespread grazing lands or pasture use nationwide.
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Canada
Take Daylight From Air Aerial Energy Storage Idea
R T Gee of London Ontario claims a new method to extract energy from the air and reproduce light. The inventor says the process will soon be available and will revolutionize illumination by drawing and storing energy for night use with aerials absorbing daytime sunlight.
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R. T. Gee
London
Ont
R. T. Gee Company, Limited
Mr. Gee
Rub It In For Lame Back
Brisk rubbing with Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil relieves lame back by immediate skin absorption. The oil penetrates tissues and brings speedy relief. Try it and be convinced. As the liniment sinks in the pain eases and it proves to be an excellent article.
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Thomas
Rocket Sled Trial At Schleissheim Grounds
Max Valler, inventor of rock et vehicles, tested a 240 pound rocket sled at Schleissheim aviation grounds. The sled can carry eight rockets, but Valler achieved good speed on level ground with two. Spectators imagined speeds down a snowy slope but stopped before drawing conclusions.
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Schleissheim Aviation Grounds
Max Valler
Valler
Mind and work drive away the fog of trouble
The author argues that ruminating worsens distress and that steady labor clears the mind. Hard manual work diverts attention, tiring the body and promoting sleep, thereby reducing mental fog and improving rest.
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Canadian Shredded Wheat Company, Ltd
Charles Angers
Quebec
Charlevoix
Ottawa
R. J. Westgate
Victoria
Kaiser
Bonn
Germany
J. D. Kelloge
Minard
Carter
Expedition
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tan
Electric Power
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Holloway
Western Progress
Vicks Ae
Sarten
Wrigley’s
Wrigleys
Minard’s Liniment
E Liniment Co., Ltd
Yath N
J.T. Wait Company, Limited
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