Christmas Eve in the City and Helmi's Struggle
Snow falls over a city scene as a Salvation Army captain urges charity. Helmi Doran seeks shelter at the North Star, aided by Mrs. Corbett and Mrs. Kalinski, while a hungry crowd hurries past and a mysterious girl in doorway watches newborn balloons.
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Gether
Avith
Heimi
North Star
Helmi
Maggie Corbett
Helmit
Santa Claus
Helmi Doran
McLeod
Woman Recuperates After Eight Months Bed Rest
Kielfort Saskatchewan woman suffered severe headaches back and side pains eight months in bed. An aunt recommended Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lydia E Pinkham's Blood Medicine. After two bottles she could dress herself and regained strength, weight rising from seventy eight to double. She recommends the remedies and offers to answer letters.
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Kielfort
Saskatchewan
William Arrcue
Civil Aviation Progress Report For 1927
Civil aviation shows broad gains as organizations operating aircraft rise to 21 in 1927 from 16 in 1926 and 10 in 1925. Mileage flown reaches 25 010 with strong passenger traffic due to short pleasure flights. Accidents with death or injury total four in 1927, down from five in 1926, including two pilot deaths and two passenger deaths.
Great Leap in Hen Egg Records in British Columbia
The Live stock Branch of the Department of Agriculture in Ottawa reports 27 birds exceeded 300 eggs in the past year, with the highest at 538. RR. W. Zavitz notes all but four of these records were set in British Columbia. Over 30 percent of 32,178 birds earned performance certificates for laying 150 or more eggs, with about one third reaching 225 or more.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
W. Zavitz
British Columbia
Kriss-Kross super stropper promises longer blade life
A St. Louis inventor introduces the Kriss-Kross automatic timer stropper for shaving blades. Marketed in Canada by Kriss-Kross Co. of Toronto, it sharpens blades in eleven seconds, aims for long-lasting use, and reduces the need to buy new blades frequently. It emphasizes compact build and affordable price.
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Kriss-Kross
Kriss-Krosas Co
Wellington St. E
Toront
William Wrigley Jr Company Shows Strong 1927 Earnings
The 1927 balance sheet reveals net earnings of 9 million 676 thousand 247 dollars for the Wrigley company with after tax profits and dividends totaling 3 million 494 thousand 390 dollars. An asthma remedy advertorial promotes BeeD Kellogg’s product as a lifesaving aid and testimonials claim wide relief.
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Wiliam Wrigley Jr
Alberta Budget Report Highlights Tourist Revenue
Hon Roland George Reid provincial treasurer cites a $30,000,000 tourist revenue total in the last year as a key element of the annual budget. He outlines how this inflow supports provincial programs and growth, noting the role of tourism in sustaining employment and regional economy.
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Alberta
Hon. R. G. Reid
Eczema Bonded Through Rashes To Heal With Cuticura
A four month old developed a red rash and blisters from eczema lasting six months. Itched and disturbed sleep until Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum were used. After five boxes of Ointment and three cakes of Soap all signs disappeared. Signed Mrs Thomas Canning Clarksville Nova Scotia.
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Thomas Canning
Clarksville
N.S
Talk Sometimes Difficult Cupboard-love Conquers All
A London Zoo piece describes taming feats of various animals including Komodo dragons and a giant conger eel. It notes one Komodo dragon accepts hand feeding and walks behind the scenes while detailing rare handling successes across creatures from poisonous spiders to a Tasmanian Devil.
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London Zoo
Ostend Plans 10th Anniversary Vindictive Raid Fete
Ostend will hold a June 3 fete to honor the Vindictive raid decennial. Allied warships from America Britain France Belgium and Italy will attend with crews in a procession. The Vindictive keel will be displayed on an immense car with surviving crew members marching behind.
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Ostend
St. George's Day
Whitsuntide
Faces Changed Conditions Today
Civilized man confronts vastly altered conditions born of scientific advances. Over the last century he has consumed immense knowledge, gained power over nature, and achieved unprecedented speed in movement and communication. The question remains whether wisdom will keep pace with these forces.
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Tennyson
Viscount Grey
Little Helps For This Week
Quote filled column discusses faith and prayer citing Bible verses and reflections by Adeline D. T. Weitney and Rose Porter. Emphasizes bringing every want to God and daily dependence on the Heavenly Father.
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Adeline D. T. Weitney
Rose Porter
Baby's Own Tablets Best Cure for Young Children
Mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets as safe for newborns and growing children. The mild laxative relieves constipation, regulates stomach and bowels, helps teething, and fights minor colds or fever. Sold by druggists or mail order from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ontario, 25 cents per box.
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John Armour
R.R. 1
South Monaghan
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Alberta’s rapid growth in commercial fish resources
The 1927 Alberta fish catch valued at $867000 from 9000000 pounds. A heavily armed vessel from sealing days known as a frigate is described as a large war ship. The missing world’s fair liberty bell from 1893 is noted. Admiration is a woman’s first love and devotion is her last.
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Alberta
Pains Across Kidneys For Two Years Ad
A Gin Pills advertisement claims thousands are helped by the remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. A testimonial from James Johnson of Bridgeburg Ontario describes two years of kidney pain and inability to work, praising Gin Pills bought from a local druggist. The ad cites the National Drug & Theekket Co. of Canada Ltd. and notes 50 cents per box.
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James Johnson Bridgeburg
National Drug & Theekket Co. of Canada, Limited
Toronto
Canada
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