Housing shortage prompts call for government action in Canada
The piece argues Canada faces a major housing shortage with a possible one million new homes needed. It cites Lloyd George on health and empire, warns of social and economic harm from poor housing, and urges federal and provincial action to lower timber costs and transport rates to spur construction and employment.
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Canada
Dominion
Great Britain
United States
Lloyd George
Explorer Stefansson Wins Founders Medal in Geographical Society
Vilhjalmur Stefansson receives the Founders' medal of the Royal Geographical Society London for distinguished Arctic exploration. The Canadian explorer, touring the United States, was notified by Arthur Parr Hicks from El Paso that King George V approved the award. The medal fund, created by King William IV in 1831, supports geographical science and discovery.
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Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Royal Geographical Society
London
Stefansson
United States
el Paso
Texa
Society
Arthur Parr Hicks
Canada
Arctic Sea
William IV
Winnipeg Butter Cheese Cream and Poultry Exchange Formed
A Western Produce Exchange has been formed at Winnipeg to handle butter cheese cream and poultry. Operations are to begin at once. Quotations on these commodities will be collected from similar exchanges in major Canadian and United States cities.
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Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Holloway's Corn Remover Promises Pain Free Relief
Advertorial style notice touts Holloway's Corn Remover as a painless solution to corns, claiming quick rooting action and relief from discomfort with regular use.
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Holloway
Saskatchewan Coal Industry Employment and Output
The Saskatchewan coal mining district employed 3,400 men for the year ending March 11, 1921. Forty-five mines operated, producing a total output of 334,389 tons.
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Saskatchewan
Ancient Ruins near El Perote Hint at Unknown Civilization
In Vera Cruz near El Perote new ruins reveal an ancient culture not previously known. Idols found are not stone or clay but a bright heavy substance resembling tin.
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el Perote
Vera Cruz
Baby's Own Tablets for Childhood Indigestion
An old advert claims most childhood illnesses stem from indigestion and promotes Baby's Own Tablets as the best remedy. A testimonial from Mrs. Jos Lynette in Quebec says the tablets cured her baby's indigestion, and the product is sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents per box from The Drew Medicine Co.
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Jos
Lynette
Immaculee
Medicine Sahers
Drew Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Moon and a Woman's Heart Reflect Constant Change
A terse proverb notes that both the moon and a woman's heart undergo perpetual change, yet a man remains a persistent element in the pattern.
Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy Promises Relief
The smoke vapor remedy from Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy is described as quickly stopping asthma attacks. The maker claims long study and experiment behind the product and asserts it was released only when proven effective.
When Men Vote as They Pray for Personal Favors
A quip cast in political discourse suggests many voters mix prayer with voting, implying faith is used to solicit personal advantage rather than guided by public duty. The remark critiques motives behind electoral participation and religious influence on politics.
Ottawa urged to create Federal Research Bureau
A bill by George Foster would establish a research bureau near Ottawa modeled on the Washington Bureau of Standards. The honorary council for industrial and scientific research pressed the move for Canada’s industrial development. Initial outlay is expected to be about 200000 dollars for the first year, with total funding around half a million.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
George Foster
Canada
Healthy drinks for children from tea to pineapple juice
A mother advocates alternatives to tea and coffee for kids. She shares recipes and tips including Cambric tea with milk, cereal coffee, hot malted milk, hot lemonade, grape juice, orangeade, and fresh pineapple juice to aid digestion and hydration.
Forage Crop Competitions Begin in Saskatchewan Trials
Carrying out a Better Farming Commission recommendation, Saskatchewan will host cooperative forage crop experiments in a series of competitions. The tests aim to improve yields and quality in forage crops through coordinated field trials.
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Better Farming Commission
Saskatchewan
Nerviline Relief for Backache and Pains
Advertisement claims Nerviline eases backache cramps and rheumatic pains with couple of applications. Promotes large 35 cent bottles as soothing liniment relied on by thousands for muscular cramps colic and external pains.
Irrigation Project Financed for Southern Alberta
The Calgary office of the Canada Land and Irrigation Company reports London has arranged financing for the Southern Alberta irrigation project. The total proposed expenditure reaches 1 500 000 dollars for the construction programme.
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Calgary
Canada Land and Irrigation Company
London
England
Alberta
Women of Egypt Demand Freedom From Harem Seclusion
A fragment notes women challenging seclusion in Egypt, calling for freedom from confinement in harems, urging support for reform and modernization, with reference to consumer choices like Minard's as a symbol of independence.
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Egypt
Andes Hold Most High Peaks and World’s Highest Road
The Andes in South America contain the most peaks over 20 000 feet with 288 above 10 000 and 42 over 20 000. Bolivia’s Cordilleras de la Paz boast twelve summits over four miles. Ecuador has twenty snow clad volcanoes, Chimborazo tops at 20 498 feet, and the Aroya Road in Peru reaches 15 654 feet near the Crucero Tunnel, near Mont Blanc’s height.
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Himalayas
Andes
South America
Bolivia
Cordilleras de la Paz
Eucador
Chimborazo
Aconcagua
Panama
Cape Horn
Aroya
Peru
Crucero
Europe
Mont Blanc
A Gruesome Paradise Russia Dying Before the Eyes
A London Daily Telegraph commentary reflects on three years of Soviet rule in Russia describing a crisis of Marxist Socialism. It argues Lenin Trotzky and Chicherin failed to deliver a workers' constitutional assembly and left Russia suffering with widespread mental and physical hardship.
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Russia
Lenin
Trotzky
Chicherin
London Daily Telegraph
Russia Emerges as Europe’s Sole Major Gold Producer
The report notes Russia stands as the only substantial gold producing nation in Europe, highlighting its unique position in the regional mining landscape and implying its economic influence in the sector.
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Russia
Europe
Testimonial on Minard's Liniment Endorsed by Customer
J G Leslie of Dartmouth praises Minard's Liniment for 25 years of use noting it relieves cold in the head within 24 hours and is best for bruises and sprains as a trusted remedy. He urges continued use and recommends its inhalation between the hands.
Hawaii taps volcanoes for water and power
Hawaii plans use of volcanic resources for public needs Honolulu taps extinct Palolo crater for 2 million gallons daily Hilo raises fund to tap Kilauea gases for industrial use Scientists say volcanic gases offer limitless industrial power potential and vital food elements for humans
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Palolo
Hilo
Kilaue
Farm Products of B C Worth Over Sixty Eight Million
British Columbia minister of agriculture Hon E B Barrow says the province earned more than sixty eight million dollars from farm products last year. He notes that only about fifteen percent of cultivable land is used.
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British Columbia
E. B. Barrow
Pacific Province
Automobiles Cost Up To 100000 In Russia
Report notes automobile prices in Russia reach as high as one hundred thousand dollars per vehicle reflecting market conditions and import costs amid ongoing economic factors and policy impacts.
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Russia
Baulky Horses: Preventing and Reversing Baulking
The piece argues baulking arises from mismanagement of young horses and overloading. It advises gradual work, watching for fatigue, and using a sharp “whoa” to cool the shoulders. Violent incentives cause fear and entrenched baulking, so they warn against harsh methods and stress patient conditioning.
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Western Produce Exchange
Goaiope
John Redmond
West Frampton
Que
Zam-Buk
Zam-Bak
Minard
Liniment Lumberman
Federal Research Bureau
George E. Foster
Minard's Liniment Co., Limited
Yours Truly, J. G. Leslie
Dartmouth
B.C
Eesema
Sloan
Dominion Tires
Dominion Inner Tubes
Dominion Tire Accessories
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