Canada At Wear A War On Dirt And Disease War
Canada declares a universal spring campaign to clean up towns farms and homes to curb flies mosquitoes and rust threats. Officials clubs and volunteers coordinate mosquito control air surveys and oiling of stagnant water while urging household oil reuse to prevent breeding. Scientific efforts target rust resistance in wheat for long term agricultural gains. The enduring war requires all citizens involvement across communities.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Regina
Kinsmen Club
Boy Scouts
Agriculture
National Research Bureau
Prairies
Agricultural and Health
Insanity Decline Traced to Shifting Social Norms
The remark notes that what counted as insanity appears to be shrinking as many once labeled mad behaviors are now accepted or explained away. It suggests the era’s evolving views reduce perceived mental illness.
First India England airliner reaches Croydon ahead of schedule
The inaugural India to England airliner landed at Croydon two minutes early carrying five passengers and 500 pounds of mail. It completed a 5,000 mile Karachi to Croydon run in seven days with Vice Marshal Sir V Vivian aboard. He left Croydon March 30, reached Karachi April 6 and returned within 24 hours, totaling 10,000 miles in fourteen and a half days.
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Croydon
Karachi
Sir V. Vivian
India
Fragmented OCR reflects scattered references to Warsaw history and travel notes
Readable bits mention Warsaw as capital ruled by Austria and Russia, Duchy of Warsaw under Napoleon, German occupation during war, and restored Polish independence. Disjointed lines also reference special trains, arrivals, and Canadian National Rail context.
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Warsaw
Austria
Russia
Poleon
Duchy of Warsaw
Unis
Rai
Canadian Poultry Record Gains in British West Indies Sales
Lead report notes breeding poultry with performance certificates winning wider markets. Seven White Leghorn cockerels approved for shipment to the British West Indies followed a prior 91 bird order to Trinidad last September. H. B. Arkell reports buyers say Canadian birds satisfy in southern heat.
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British West Indies
Trinidad
Arkell
Dominion Live
Radiant Girlhood and Dr Williams Pink Pills Remedy
An article extols vigorous girlhood and women’s health, touting Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic that builds red blood and alleviates anaemia. It includes a testimonial from Miss C J Martian of Kitchener Ontario and notes availability from druggists or by mail at 50 cents per box in Brockville Ontario.
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C. J. Martian
Kitchener, Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Alberta Coal Shipments to Ontario Hit 200000 Tons
The report notes that during the special rate period Alberta coal shipments to Ontario will total about 200,000 tons, reflecting planned volume under the program.
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Alberta
Ontario
Nervous and Run Down Mrs Burton Seeks Quiet Help
Mrs. R. Burton of Oshawa Ontario reports three years of extreme nervousness and fatigue making noise unbearable. A friend advised trying a remedy, prompting her to seek further guidance on relief.
Device to Prolong Life Sparks Russian Research
Scientists in Russia are developing a device to keep a person’s blood in circulation after the heart and lungs have ceased to function, aimed at prolonging life. The note mentions a remedy product priced at 50c a box available through druggists or by mail from The T Milburn Co. Toronto.
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T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Russia
Luncheon Delight Eggs
Betty Barclay presents Luncheon Delight using eggs, grated cheese, soft bread crumbs, salt, and white sauce. Bake eggs in a buttered dish until edges white, cover with sauce and crumb cheese mix, then brown quickly in a hot oven to avoid overcooking.
Cream Cheese Balls with Orange Rice Salad
Wash rice and cook briefly, then simmer in orange juice until tender. Cool and mix with chopped peanuts, season with salt, and arrange on lettuce leaves with cream cheese balls. Serve with cream mayonnaise or French fruit dressing for a light starter.
Canada Wins the Banana Trade Debut of two CN ships
The Lady Somers and Lady Rodney, new Canadian National Steamships vessels, claim the largest banana cargo capacity afloat with over 100000 stems. They sail to Bermuda, the Bahamas and Jamaica inaugurating a western Canadian port service. Ships offer elaborate decor, complete passenger accommodations, insulated cargo space, and adjustable temperatures for varied produce.
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Lady Somers
Lady Rodney
Canadian National Steamships
Bermuda
Bahamas
Jamaica
Frost Kills Insects in Severe Winter Study
Scientists at the Dominion entomological laboratory, University of Saskatchewan report the 1928-29 winter hit insects hard. A self recording thermometer three inches below soil registered 11 degrees below zero on March 9, the coldest in ten years, likely killing many hibernating beneath two to four inches of soil. The winter of 1926-27 saw a soil temperature low of 14 degrees above zero.
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Dominion Entomological Laboratory
University of Saskatchewan
Miller's Worm Powders Claim Thorough Worm Cure
An advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders require no castor oil or purgative. One dose supposedly makes children worm free by rendering the stomach and bowels inhospitable to worms and also benefits the digestive organs.
Hamlet Misunderstanding Sparks Rural Walkthrough
A guide notes progress through a rural hamlet while a young woman jokes about confusing hamlet with a pig. The exchange highlights rural life and light humor in a small community setting.
Canada Leads on Disarmament at Geneva Preparatory Talks
The League of Nations preparatory commission on disarmament in Geneva notes Canada as the furthest advanced nation when all armament forms are counted including frontier protection. Dr W A Riddell and Col George Vanier head Canada’s delegation with possible future suggestions depending on proceedings.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Canada
W. A. Riddell
George Vanier
Putnam's Corn Extractor brings instant relief from corns
A vintage advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as instantly relieving corn pain with easy removal. It claims thousands endorse the remedy as best and available at every drug store. The batch mentions tea bricks for Tibet and Siberia and adds a Dr Kellogg asthma claim with guarded advertising.
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China
Tibet
Siberia
J. D. Kellogg
Tractors Arrive in Regina in Large Purchase
A special train carrying 280 tractors valued at 400000 dollars arrived in Regina. The machines filled 70 railway cars and were distributed to former buyers in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Catholics Largest Religious Group in Canadian House of Commons
Roman Catholics form the largest religious group in the Canadian House of Commons at about 30 percent, followed by United Church adherents and Presbyterians.
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House of Commons
United Church
Game Bird Breeding Expands Across Canadian Provinces
Farmers in Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario and British Columbia are adopting game bird rearing as a sideline. The Game Breeder reports demand outstrips supply for ornamental and stocking bird species, fueling growth in this activity.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Canadian Department
Mothers Recognize Worm Trouble, Use Graves Exterminator
Mothers can easily detect worm problems in children and promptly apply a reliable remedy named Mother Graves Worm Exterminator.
Manitoba Farm Loans Association sees sharp loan demand
Three hundred four applications for loans totaling 733242 were made to the Manitoba Farm Loans Association during the fiscal year ending April 30 1928. The association has recorded 9420 applications totaling 25619493 since its start in April 1927.
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Manitoba Farm Loans Association
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Wear
Wrigley’s
Pate Soning
Gee
Wrigley
W. NU
England
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ebec
Afte
Quebec
Leda Bal Terve Pil
Minard
Betty Barclay
Canada and Disarmament
Manitoba Farm Loans
Neorest
Gypsum and Alabastine, Limited
Paris
Montreal
Windsor
Vancouver
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