Taxation and the burden on citizens across democracies
The piece argues that modern democracies require taxation to fund public services and that heavy costs come from war and expanding government duties. It notes Britain’s historic tax drag and Canada’s relative untaxed past, urging people to accept taxes as the price of civilization while challenging the habit of outsourcing every need to government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Canada
Dominion
George
G George
Russia
Record salmon pack hits new high in British Columbia
The British Columbia salmon pack is valued at 11.5 million dollars and totals 1,200,326 cases, per Provincial Department of Fisheries figures. This marks a new peak, exceeded only four times in 26 years, with the previous high in 1919 at 1,090,160 cases.
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Columbus
Department of Fisheries
Unsatisfying View of Legislation’s Reach
A reflection on limits of law to address human needs. The piece contrasts lawmakers with a caregiver who responds to a crying infant, highlighting moral action beyond statutes.
Forest Fire Plague Threatens Canada Losses If Habits Don’t Change
The Canadian Forestry Association warns four thousand forest fires last year cost Canada millions. It says 1923 could bring similar losses unless campers fishermen settlers and others take care. It notes nine tenths of fires are human caused by land clearing fishing and hunting and few are deliberate.
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Canada
Canadian Forestry Association
Oldest Mosaic Map Found in Palestine Church
A Bryantine church in Malaba, Palestine, houses the oldest map in existence a mosaic depicting part of the Holy Land. The artifact is described as 100 years old.
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Malaba
Palestine
Holy Land
Licensed country elevators exceed 700 storage capacity across regions
A Royal Commission statement notes 708 licensed country elevators in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Iberia with storage capacity about 160 million bushels. Port William and Port Arthur host 31 elevators for 56.5 million bushels, while Ontario Quebec and the Maritime Provinces report storage capacity about 35.18 million bushels.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Iberia
Royal Commission
Port William
Port Arthur
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
It Works Wonders On Colds and Bronchial Ailments
An advertisement promotes Catarra ozone and Contacthovone as remedies for throat chest and bronchial conditions. It claims relief from catarrh, cough, and congestion, touts long-lasting two month supply, and lists prices and dealer availability through the Catatrhezone Co of Montreal.
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Catatrhezone Co
Montreal
Remove Sectional Strife Through National Travel Says Sir John
In Toronto Sir John Wilson urged Canada’s affairs not be viewed as sectional. He proposed that each federal term include an M P traveling from Port Arthur to the coast to study provincial difficulties beyond the Great Lakes. He argued travel builds understanding and unity, noting prosperity depends on western conditions. Manitoba Free Press.
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Toronto
Canada
John Wilson
M.P
Port Arthur
Great Lakes
John Willison
Manitoba Free Press
Spring Weather Harms Baby In Canadian Climate
The text warns that fluctuating spring weather in Canada makes babies ill as mothers struggle to keep them indoors in overheated and poorly ventilated rooms. It advises giving Babs's Own Tablets to regulate the stomach and bowels and prevent colds fevers and minor childhood illnesses. The pills are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Ur Williams' Medicine Co.
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Ile
Babs
Ur Williams’ Medicine Co
Brooks Ile Dont
Critical Period Over The Viceroy Of India
Lord Readins says racial animosity in India is waning and closer reform cooperation is expected after a tense period. Speaking at a Calcutta European Association dinner, he urged upholding law and order while respecting Indian susceptibilities and duties to the British Government. He cannot predict the future after India.
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India
Lord Readins
European Association
Old Fashioned Crab Apple Sauce Mix Recipe
A preserved recipe describes making crab apple sauce with vinegar sugar oranges and spices then cooking until soft. The method includes melting fat adding flour salt pepper and liquids then stirring in olives and raisins and serving with meat. It notes the large number of counties in the United States.
Great War notice and Richborough Roman port excavation
British port Nieuborough on England’s southeast coast drew attention in the Great War. Richborough’s ancient role as the Roman landing and embarkation point is highlighted by a systematic excavation planned by the Society of Antiquaries to deepen knowledge of Romans in Britain.
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Nieuborough
England
Richborough
Iere
Britain
Society of Antiquaries
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised By Canadian Sufferer
Madame Clovisse Bouchard of Mistassini Quebec testifies to kidney pain relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports back pain eased and she could work again. The ad links kidney health to preventing serious diseases and urges neighbors to try the remedy. The piece also notes a Manitoba program expanding boys' and girls' pig clubs from four to over twenty-seven clubs with 434 pigs.
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Dodd
Mistassini
Que
Madame Clovisse Bouchard
Iodd
Canada
Manitoba
Trade Expedition to Siberia Plans Announced
Hudson's Tes Company will send a large Lretales expedition to Siberia linked to its posts there. The ship to Coronation Gulf will be dispatched early this summer.
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Hudson's Tes Company
Siberia
Coronation Gulf
Pape's Diapepsin Quick Digestive Relief
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion. A tablet dissolves instantly to stop sour stomach distres s, heartburn, and gases, with digestion corrected in minutes. Each package is guaranteed by the local druggist to overcome stomach trouble.
Coral stone from Fiji forms into hard building material
Fossil coral of the Fiji Islands is described as soft cheese when cut but rapidly hardens in air, becoming nearly as strong as granite and suitable as a building stone.
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Fiji Islands
Putnam's Corn & Wart Extractor Ad Claims Easy Corn Removal
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor as a painless, simple remedy. It promises complete corn relief with a small application costing a quarter and warns to refuse substitutes. The copy mentions guaranteed results and dealer availability.
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Putnam
Wireless power by directed radio waves explored
An eastern institute reports experiments showing wireless waves can be directed in a straight line to transmit power with minimal losses. Shorter waves around 50 meters and recent advances toward 45 centimeter wavelengths could enable efficient power transmission once practical sources are developed.
Horses Shrink Worldwide Herds Says U S Agriculture Report
A United States Department of Agriculture release shows global head of horses shrinking by about eleven percent over a decade. Major declines hit Russia and the United States with figures cited for 1911 to 1913 era numbers and a drop from 34.7 million to 18.6 million in Russia while U S totals edge down slightly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Russia
United
States
Canada U S Trade in January Shows Deficit and Strong Ties
The United States was Canada's top customer in January with Canada selling $30,270,860 of goods and buying $49,142,939 from the U S. Purchases of American goods by Canada totaled $49,142,939, while exports to the U S reached $30,270,860, creating a near $19,000,000 trade gap. The figures come from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Alberta Coal Production Totals and Sales by Region
Alberta produced 5,976,452 tons of coal last year. Of this, 1,445,942 tons were sold in Alberta, 1,999,789 in other Canadian provinces, and 105,514 in the United States. The second total production figure shows an increase over 1921.
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Alberta
Department of Mines
Canadian
United States
British markets loom for B C seed exports
British Columbia seed sales grow annually with shipments already reaching the United Kingdom and European firms. An export of forty tons of coast grown peas is planned for this year to be sent to England.
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Columbia
United Kingdom
England
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W. N. UL
Tinegar
Twos
LIM Tororto
Clovisse Bouchard
Sibrra
Shet Minard
Therma Nolo
Minard’s Liniment
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Sloan’s
Sloan
U.S
Uncle Sam
Tomer
Carter
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Kendall
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U.S.A
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