Empire Shopping Week and Westward British Preference
The article argues Western Canada shows strong support for Empire Shopping Week and British Preference in tariffs. It links trade with Britain to economic growth and greater British settlement, urging Canada to buy more from Empire partners to boost returns, lower freight, and spread Canadian goods.
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Canada
East
West
Empire Shopping Week
British Commonwealth of Nations
Western
British Empire
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
British Commonwealth
Britain
Uncanny Inventions at London Efficiency Show
At Holland Park Hall London a Business Efficiency Exhibition displays astonishing devices. An envelope opener handles 30000 per hour, a machine types adds and multiplies, a device seals franks counts posts stamps and prints slogans at 300 per minute, portable color coordinated typewriters exist, and a door lock records on tape who opens a door and from which side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Park Hall
London
Eng
Radio Phone Service Extended in Canada to Paris and More Cities
Canada expands wireless telephone service in Europe with Deputy Minister Alex Johnston announcing the extension. From April 11 the service reaches Paris and additional Belgian German Dutch and Swedish towns, following a statement from the British Dominions Secretary’s office in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Europe
Alex. Johnston
Wireless telephone service expanded to Canada and Europe
The notice states Switzerland and Geneva will gain further European extensions later. After April 11, any further expansions will include both Canada and the United States. Canadian cities with wireless service across the Atlantic include Montreal Toronto Quebec Ottawa Hamilton St John Halifax Winnipeg Calgary and Vancouver. Western additions are Fort William Edmonton and Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Geneva
Europe
Canada
United States
Atlantic
Montreal
Toronto
Quebec
Ottawa
Hamilton
St. John
Halifax
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
Fort William
Edmonton
Regina
World's Gold Stock Increases In 1927 Reveals Fed Bulletin
The total monetary gold held by governments and central institutions at end 1927 stood no less than 9.475 billion dollars. The Fed bulletin notes at least 300 million dollars of increase during the year. Charity covers a multitude of sins and a tailor covers a multitude of sinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Minard's Liniment for Toothache Promises Relief
An old advertisement claims Minard's Liniment eases toothache and jokes that strength alone does not ensure the best grip on life. The copy reflects period marketing rhetoric for a pain remedy.
Neglected anemia cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills
The ad explains anemia dangers from neglect and cites Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood enriching remedy. It features Miss Katie MecEachern of Port Hood Nova Scotia praising the treatment after six boxes, urging others to try. Pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by druggists or mailed by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Katie MecEachern
Port Hood
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Dry Ice to Cut Ice Cream Costs Says Harrisburg Expert
Fred Rasmussen of Harrisburg, an International Ice Cream Manufacturers Association official, predicts dry ice will slash ice cream costs in years. Fifty pounds of dry ice can run a delivery truck for almost a day, with large scale production boosting adoption. Also noted are Miller's Worm Powders claiming palatable, quick parasite relief without castor oil, improving digestion and stomach comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rasmussen
Harrisburg
International Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Forests Moderate Temperature Extremes and Library Book Volume
Forested districts in Canada show lower maximum and higher minimum temperatures than nearby deforested areas. The British Museum Library reports about four million books stored along fifty miles of shelves, highlighting vast collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Museum Library
Short of Breath Dizzy Sinking Spells Found Relief
Mrs L A Oliver of Granville Ferry Nova Scotia describes years of dizziness and severe breathlessness then credits BBB almanac remedies from Milburn Co Limited. She reports improved health after using the medicines and notes a 50 cent price per box through druggists or mailed order.
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a _ Milburn Co., Limited
Region of wondrous beauty seeks Mackenzie Park and Highway
Harland T. Smith of Ottawa urges establishing a Dominion Park in the Bella Coola Valley British Columbia to be named Mackenzie Park with a Mackenzie Highway linking New York and California to the coast. He envisions a 20 by 70 mile park on Crown land, funds via wealthy backers, and notes low-cost travel, wildlife, glaciers, falls and photography potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Coola Valley
B.C
Dominion Park
Mackenzie Park
Canada
Mackenzie
New York
California
Bella Coola
Rocky Mountains Park
British Columbia
Dominion
Rainy Coast
Vancouver
Norway
Harland T. Smith
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Quick Relief
Advertised in plain terms as a reliable remedy, the Mother Graves worm exterminator claims mothers can detect signs of worm trouble in children and act without delay to restore health.
Canadians to flood back and settle in Canada in coming year
Hon. Robert Forke, Minister of Immigration, predicts a large influx of Canadians returning from the United States and many Americans seeking homes in Canada next year. He bases the forecast on reports from Canadian agents in the U S noting unprecedented inquiries about Canadian settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Robert Forke
Oysterman Quinn Finds Pearls Over Twenty Three Years
Lawrence Quinn, chief oysterman at the Hotel Lincoln in New York, has opened about 3,900 oysters daily for twenty three years and found dozens of pearls. While none were fabulously valuable, enough small gems have formed a fine necklace and pendants, keeping him hopeful for one priceless pearl.
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Lawrence Quinn
Lincoln
New York
Quinn
Winnipeg Population Hits 1928 Mark at 202377
The Assessment Department announces Winnipeg proper has a 1928 population of 202377. The 200000 threshold hasn’t been reached since 1910, with only 1914 and 1915 totals higher at 203255 and 212885.
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Winnipeg
Indiana firm makes dust covers for car garages
An Indiana manufacturing concern has produced paper covers designed to protect automobiles from fine dust while parked in garages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Canada awards four contracts for transcontinental air mail service
Canada awards contracts to Canadian Transcontinental Airways for Father Point to Montreal, Montreal to Ottawa, Montreal to Toronto, and Montreal to Albany service. Total cost 201,150 dollars. Flights aim to cut cross country delivery to 36 hours from five days.
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Canada
Halifax
Vancouver
Father Point
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Albany
N.Y
United States
Canadian Transcontinental Airways, Limited
Quebec
Monarchy Nationalized in Democratic Shift
The piece contrasts Queen Victoria’s era with the present, noting the monarchy moved from sacred Royal prerogative to a national, democratic ownership. It argues Victorians saw the people as subjects of a divine right, while today citizens view the King and Royal Family as national possessions and more cherished than other institutions.
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J. A. Wilson
Canada
Royal Air Force
Dominion
Victoria
Review of Reviews
Witty barter tale between farmer and Scot
A farmer asks what he will give for a horse. The Scotsman offers a load of hay. The farmer counters that hay without a horse is useless, so the Scot proposes lending the horse until the hay is gone.
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Farmer
Scotchman
When a Man Weds an Heiress He Is His Fortune
A brides wealth elevates the groom as a social match in a cautious union. The story notes the heiress’s status guiding the marriage prospects and public interest in the ceremony.
Americans trust British surgeons for elite medical care
An American millionaire sought a renowned British surgeon for his child in New York but the surgeon declined. An American doctor later produced a 24 hour film of the child for the local cinema, the British doctor assessed it and sent a detailed report. The American returned with another film showing treatment results, a large payment, and a father’s thanks.
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New York
America
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Minard
Melo Ks
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Thomas
Bayer
Imes
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Chicago
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Hercules
Pplefond Paper Products
Hamilton, Canada
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