National Coal Policy Weighs Alberta Ontario Supply
Call for a continental conference backs Alberta coal to ease Ontario shortages. Sir Henry Thornton of the Canadian National Railways warns freight rates must allow a small profit and opposes losses. Mine owners, distributors, and bankers urged to join a round table to craft a national coal plan.
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London
Ont
Kenry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Alberta
Ontario
Canada
Henry Thornton
United States
Henry
Gernet
CNR
Dominion
C.N.R
U.S
Henry Distinctly
C.N R
Mlne
Sir Henry
West
Canada census shows roughly equal urban and rural populations
A census summary notes Canada divided between city and country dwellers with 4,352,773 urban and 4,435,710 rural residents. Rural shares peak in Prince Edward Island at 78 percent and in Saskatchewan at 71 percent. Only Ontario and Quebec have more urban than rural residents. Prairie provinces total rural 1,252,753, up from 1,246,? in 1811.
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Canada
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
Six Shire Horses Sent to Alberta from Britain
The Shire Horse Association of Great Britain ships six fine shire horses to Lacombe Experimental Farm, Alberta, Canada, under Dominion Animal Husbandman G. B. Rothwell. The horses will be shown across Western Canada this summer to compare with local draft breeds. A consign ment of Ayrshire cattle goes to Ottawa Experimental Farm and several flocks of sheep accompany the shipment.
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Shire Association of Great Britain
Alberta
Shire Horse Association of Great Britain
Dominion of Canada
Lacombe
Canada
G. B. Rothwell
Dominion Animal Husbandman
Ottawa
Speed of Birds Outpace Humans In Recent Air Test
Observers report aviators at Lawton Ohio achieving speeds over 200 miles per hour, faster than any living creature known. Hawks reach about 136 mph, canvasbacks 60 to 70 mph, crows about 30 mph, doves 68 mph, and several waterfowl exceed 190 feet per second in tests.
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Lawton Ohio
Nerviline Pain Relief for Sprains and Bruises
An old remedy Nerviline is praised for fifty years of soothing relief from sprains bruises and aching muscles. It penetrates quickly eases joint stiffness and rheumatic or neuralgia pain, effective for internal or external use. A 25 cent bottle is advertised at local dealers.
New Passenger Service to Ireland Inaugurated
Canadian Pacific liners announce a weekly Canada to Ireland passenger service tied to the opening of the St. Lawrence navigation. Westbound calls at Belfast continue as before, the service proven very successful.
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Canada
Ireland
Belfast
Canadian Pacific
St. Lawrence
Baby's Own Tablets Vouched For By Mothers
Satisfied mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets as safe for newborns and growing children. The product is guaranteed free from opiates and provides mild laxative relief. A testimonial from Mrs. Jos. Ache of Coteau Road NB endorses its use, with a price of 25 cents per box from The Hr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Jos. Ache
Coteau Road
N.B
Hr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Beauty Hint and Farm Remedies Highlighted
A Nottingham woman with seven years as a chimney sweep notes improved complexion from her work. Advertises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for families and a potent horse and cattle medicine, claiming it outperforms substitutes for treating colic in livestock.
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Nottingham
Eng
Thomas
Mining Output in British Columbia Rises 25 Percent
The Hon. Wm. Sloan reports BC mining production for the last year at $35,158,813, up 25 percent from the prior year, with an actual increase of $7,092,202. This year's output is expected to exceed $40 million, nearing $50 million, and marks one of the province's strongest periods in mining history.
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British Columbia
Wm. Sloan
Mr. Sloan
Largest Saw in the World Installed at Hoquiam Mill
The largest saw in the world, 108 inches in circumference and 795 pounds, has been installed in a lumber mill at Hoquiam Washington.
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Hoquiam
Wash
Migrating to Canadian Prairies Through Immigrant Prospects
The article reports optimism for northward migration from the Dakotas Minnesota and surrounding states to Canadian prairies this spring. Government immigration officials in St Paul Water Town Fargo and Winnipeg coordinate efforts while independent dealers note tax changes deter pure speculation and shift focus to buyers seeking improved farms for living. The piece highlights key figures R A Garrett George Cook W F E Black A H Davis and J N K Macalister involved in railway and government efforts.
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St. Paul
Minn
United States
Dakotas
Montana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Europe
Scandinavian
Canadian
R. A. Garrett
Dominion
George Cook
Watertown
S.D
W. FE. Black
Fargo
N.D
A. H. Davis
Canadian National Railways
J. N K. Macalister
Canadian Pacific Railway
Davis
Prairies
British Columbia
Canada
Heart Weakness and Nerve Disorder Reported
The article notes feelings of faintness dizziness and sinking sensations indicating a weakened heart and a disordered nervous state. It mentions a husband who dared not leave her alone due to her poor condition.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Aid Beckville Woman
Mrs. C. Vanhorn of Beckville Alberta reports heart trouble a year ago with faintness and near collapse. After using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills she improved significantly, continuing through winter with no further faintness. Sold for 50 cents a box by dealers or mailed from The Milburn Co. Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
A Charming Dinner or Dance Frock
Penikees crepe Romain in tangarine tint forms a chic frock for dinner or dance. The bodice follows a straight Paris line, with uneven side panels caught by metal rosettes and a soft diagonal overdrape. A distinctive steel embroidered girdle completes the look.
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Paris
Putnam's Corn Extractor Claims Swift Painless Cure
A vintage ad touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a miracle remedy to remove corns within 24 hours. It urges buyers to refuse substitutes and to purchase the product everywhere for 25 cents, promising a painless finish.
Top-Notch Steering Grasping Wheel Position in Traffic
Article extols driving with hands at the wheel sides or top for easier turns and safer handling in traffic. It also touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy with a testimonial praising relief after years of struggle and claims wide availability and low cost.
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J. D. Kellogg
German pharmacist claims synthetic coal from stone quarries
Munich chemist Prueckner reportedly produced high grade anthracite from stone quarried material. Official tests allegedly confirm the process yields coal identical in every respect to natural anthracite. The method involves grinding two soft stones into fine sand and mixing with chemicals.
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Munich
Prueckner
Threshing Bill for Saskatchewan 1922 Tops Records
Estimates put Saskatchewan's 1922 threshing cost at 57,000,090 dollars, likely the largest threshing bill on record. The article notes crushed egg shells clean pans and enamelware effectively, removing every speck.
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Saskatchewan
Tantac hailed as worth its weight in gold by Toronto user
Mrs. Ellen Matthews of Toronto praises Tantac for curing seven years of stomach trouble and weakness after six bottles. She reports improved appetite, breathing, sleep, energy, and weight gain. The ad promotes Tantac 3 sold by druggists with over seven million bottles sold.
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Toronto
Ellen Matthews
Eastern Ave
Ontario
Taniac
English officer patents wing lift boost for aircraft
A young ex officer of the flying corps in England patents a method to improve aero plane wing lifting efficiency by at least ten percent. He argues birds glide at sharp angles due to wing tip feathers aiding lift, with experiments on gliding models supporting this claim.
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Flying Corps
England
Apartment Hotel Planned for Victoria Tourism Boom
Plans are under way in Victoria to build a modern apartment hotel costing about $600,000. The design mirrors city centres and targets tourist traffic, reflecting a recent surge in visitors from Western States and the prairie provinces to Victoria and the island.
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Victoria
Island
Prairies
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National Coal Conference
Ete
Shire Horses
Peter A. Palmer
DR. Chase
Bates & Co., Ltd
B.C
Minard
C. Takeem
Deputymeee, Limited
St. Peel S
Meetreal
Caticura
Canadian Prairies
G. G. Porter
Winnipeg
Heaven
Holloway
Hase
Edmanson
Bates Ac Co, Limited
Dominion Express
Kendall
B. J. Kendall
Enosburg Falls
U.S.A
Wrigley’s
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