Forke Calls Budget a Step Forward in Parliament
Ottawa. Progressive Leader Robert Forke denies any bargaining with other groups and pledges to support his party's aims. He says the budget marks a step forward, urges simple language in budgeting, and stresses not overlooking health and education while warning against tariff walls as a Europe model.
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Robert Forke
Leacher
Aa Forke
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Great Britain
United States
Europe
Canada
Britain
Brome
A. R. McMaster
Forke
Prince May Visit Ranch This Autumn
A letter to Calgary parks superintendent Williate Reader from Professor W. Carlyle indicates the Prince of Wales plans autumn ranching at Pekisko after canceling the South Africa tour due to elections. Carlyle, manager of the Royal ranchers ranch, is in London consulting with the Prince.
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the of Wales
Williate Reader
Calgary Parks
W. ©. Carlyle
Pekisko
Prince of Wales
South Africa
Carlyle
London
England
Manitoba Farm Help Firmsites Afloat For Season
Brandon Manitoba report notes many men travel daily to farm jobs but few will sign seven month contracts. Workers prefer wage by the day or by the harvest season hoping to command higher pay later, limiting commitments for the season.
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Brandon
Man
No More Pains In His Back
Mr Stephen Kozak reports relief after six boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills and urges sufferers to try them. He claims the pills ease back pain and morning mouth bitterness and cites improvements across kidney related conditions including diabetes dropsy rheumatism bladder trouble gravel and urinary disorders. Availability is through all druggists.
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Stephen Kozak
Dodd
Okao
Tariff Changes as Concession to Industries
Ottawa acts to reduce sales tax on manufactured implements and steel inputs, leveling Canadian duties with the United States. Shovel handles, stems, rolled iron and steel for tools, and ingot moulds gain tax relief, with racing shells for amateur clubs exempted. Additional exemptions apply to fire brick, ingot molds, fertilizer materials, and matches and playing cards, while wholesalers must secure licenses to remit taxes.
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Ottawa
J. A. Robb
United States
Chinese Big Buyers of Canadian Wheat in Ottawa
China ranked second among global buyers of Canadian wheat in March 1924, importing 2 519 954 bushels worth 2 393 655 dollars. The United Kingdom purchased 6 724 591 bushels, Belgium and France each surpassed a million bushels. For the year ending March 1924 total exports reached 256 270 237 bushels, up from 215 074 566 bushels previously, with wheat value at 267 758 559 dollars, up 15 612 754. Flour exports in the year ended last March totaled 11 714 929 barrels, up 486 869, while oatmeal and rolled oats exports rose to 2 081 540 dollars from 1 596 527.
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Ottawa
China
United Kingdom
Belgium
France
Germany
May Allow Carter To Carry On Work In Tomb
Cairo budget proposes 4110 Egyptian pounds for next season to continue excavation of Tutankhamen's tomb. London dispatch says Egypt may let Howard Carter finish work if he acknowledges government authority and the state covers future costs and news rights.
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Cairo
London
Morning Post
Howard Carter
Tutankhamen
Hudson Bay Railway costs to 1923 and land sale figures
Ottawa reports capital expenditure for the Hudson Bay Railway reached 14.46 million dollars as of March 31, 1923 with an estimated 6.25 million to finish the road. Preemption sales and homestead purchases under the Dominion Lands Act yielded 19.13 million dollars by March 31, 1924.
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Ottawa
Hudson's Bay Railway
House of Commons
Dominion Lands Act
Canada Exports More Cars in 1924 Trade Rise
Canada exported more automobiles in the year ended March 1924 than in 1923. Freight cars rose sharply with 15,396 shipped, compared with 3,720 the previous year. Passenger car shipments totaled 54,522 units worth 27,246,025 dollars, up from 45,108 cars worth 25,606,350 dollars.
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Ottawa
Canada
Increase in Shoe Exports From Canada in 1923 24
Canada exported boots and shoes worth more than double the prior year after the year ending March 1924. Imports by the United States led buyers with 2 227 pairs while Japan followed with 1 628 pairs. The previous year export value was 304 913 dollars versus 136 034 dollars two years earlier.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Japan
Valuable cow Tillie Alcartrax shot in Los Angeles
In Sacramento California the famous mild cow Tillie Alcartrax was killed after learning she carried foot and mouth disease. Her owners previously turned down a 50 000 dollar offer for the cow. One of her calves sold for 61 000 dollars at three months old.
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Sacramento
Calif
Tillie
Alcartrax
Los Angeles
Will Inspect Railway C N R President to Make Personal Trip
Sir Henry Thornton told a Winnipeg deputation from the On to the Bay Association that he planned a summer inspection trip along the Hudson Bay railroad to the bay itself. He would go if the government approves funding to complete the line, aiming to obtain firsthand facts amid strong views on the project. Co F Gray, former Winnipeg mayor, spoke for the group.
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Co. F. Gray
Winnipeg
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Pain Relief
An ad claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. It asserts the product removes hard corns soft corns and corns between the toes and foot callouses without soreness or irritation, allowing lifting off the affected skin.
Royal Grain Inquiry report delayed by three months
Winnipeg. R J Deachman secretary of the commission said the full report will not be ready for at least three months. He added a separate report likely for the Vancouver sessions and no interim report will be issued.
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Winnipeg
Royal Grain Inquiry Commission
R. J. Deachman
Have You A Daventer Tuts ArTICOLE Wit Interest You
Hamilton Ontario advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription praising its benefits for women and mothers. Mrs Sarah Wilshaw of Cannon Street endorses it after family use and influenza recovery. The notice urges readers to obtain the medicine at local drug stores or send money for a trial package.
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Doddtor Pierce
Sarah Wilshaw
Cannon St
Dr. Pierce
Ridgeburg
Ont
Peace predicted as League of Nations becomes world parliament
Prime Minister MacDonald in his May Day message to Labor and the Socialist movement expresses hope that another May Day will see the League of Nations transformed into an all embracing parliament of peoples and predicts a day of international peace. He says patrons tired of conflict seek new paths for friendship and security.
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London
MacDonald
Labor
Socialist Movement
League of Nations
Parliament of Peoples
Alberta Farmers Now Have Sufficient Help
Alberta officials report spring labor supplies meeting needs. By end of April 4477 placements across service offices since January, 2400 in April alone, with four month total 2700 above last year. Farm wages range 25 to 56 dollars monthly, domestic help remains tight as new immigrants are expected.
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Edmonton
Alberta
English Syndicate Buys 60000 Manitoba Acres Land
B C Johnson of Stratford on Avon England announces a syndicate has purchased 60 000 acres from Mennonites at Winkler and Morden in southern Manitoba for about 1 600 000 dollars. The deal includes 800 000 dollars cash and 130 000 acres of Mexican ranch land to the Mennonites. Many Mennonites move to Mexico while others prepare to leave. The syndicate plans to sell to Russian Mennonites willing to meet Canadian citizenship requirements.
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Winkler
Morden
Manitoba
B. C. Johnson
Stratford on-Avon
England
Mexico
Liberal budget faces sharp debate in Ottawa
In Ottawa a budget debate features Conservative Gen. J A Clark accusing the Liberals of misrepresenting Canada’s finances and defending tariff policies while urging a countrywide mandate. Liberal E A Lapierre counters that the budget aligns with 1919 Liberal aims and could restore stability despite war profits.
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Ottawa
J. A. Clark
Burrard
Canada
United States
West
G. P. Graham
E. A. Lapierre
Nippissing
Tornado Toll Rising Across Seven Southern States
A sweeping tornado outbreak across seven southern states resulted in 133 confirmed deaths and an estimated 500 plus injuries. South Carolina bore the worst damage with Anderson reporting $750,000 in losses. total property damage likely exceeds $10 million.
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South Carolina
Anderson
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Louisiana
Arkansas
Virginia
Columbia
Robertsonville
N.C
States Urged To Join World Tribunal
Church groups industry lawyers and educators urged United States participation in the world court during opening hearings by a Senate foreign relations sub committee. The Federal Council of Churches with 20 million members endorsed the court saying it arose largely from U S initiative and is free from the League of Nations, meeting the wishes of America's thinking public.
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Washington
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Federal Council of Churches
League of Nations
America
Theft at Fort William CN Depot Safe Stolen by Burglars
A heavy iron safe weighing about a quarter ton was stolen from the Westport Ontario CN depot after burglars entered early. They pried open the safe and carried it 50 yards, taking checks valued at 180 dollars blank money order forms and about four dollars in stamps.
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Fort William
Ont
Westport
Canadian National Railway
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