Need for constitutional reform in Canada outlined
The author argues Canada's constitution requires revision to curb public spending and improve efficiency. Citing the British North America Act and 1867 compromises, the piece calls for frank reform, economies, and a round table between Ottawa and provincial leaders, noting space limits prevent full discussion this week.
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Washington
Canada
Polticians
Lloyd George
Genoa
Ottawa
Parks Earned Eighteen Million From Tourists In Canada
Hon Charles Stewart minister of the interior reported in the Dominion House that national parks in Canada generated eighteen million dollars from tourism last year. Indo China is described as having a complete radio telegraphic system with fifteen high powered stations. Each night Canada receives market reports and daily news from the Bordeaux station in France.
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Canada
Charles Stewart
Dominion House of Commons
Indo China
Bordeaux
France
Faith and Optimism in the Welshman's World Leader
The Vancouver World lauds the Welsh leader in Downing Street for unlikely prowess in diplomacy and leadership. It praises victory over prejudice and stresses his Genoa conference mastery saving nations from disruption, urging faith and optimism across life and business.
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Downing Street
Genoa
Vancouver
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a simple remedy for stomach risings gas heart burn sourness cramps and spasms. It claims rapid relief from 10 to 20 drops in sweetened water and urges keeping a bottle on hand for family ailments with a 35c price at dealers.
Archduke as Translator Seeks Aid in Vienna Suburb
Archduke Leopold Woelfing, once Austrian royalty, applied for Swiss poor relief but was denied. He lives in a Vienna suburb, translating for work and earning 3000 crowns a month, a sum he quips could hardly support a worm. He is a Regensdorf citizen in Zurich canton, yet prefers Vienna where Social Democrats and Monarchists alike deem him outsider.
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Leopold Woelfing
Leopold
Switzerland
Vienna
Regensdorf
Zurich
Population density illustrations show empire shifts
The Farmers' Sun notes UK density at 394 per sq mile, Canada at 2.5, and New Zealand at 11.7. If Canada shared NZ density it would reach 19,000,000 people and Australia 16,000,000, implying future population and influence may move away from Britain toward overseas dominions.
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United Kingdom
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Great Britain
Sun
Childhood Ailments and Baby's Own Tablets Ad
The advertisement promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative for children addressing constipation indigestion colic and colds. It claims safety with no harmful drugs and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Alcide Lepage of Ste Beatrix Quebec. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Alcide Lepage
Ste. Beatrix
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Color For Worn Garments
Diamond Dyes offers home dye kits that claim to restore faded sweaters skirts and draperies with a guaranteed non streaking color. The ad urges customers to tell their druggist fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed, noting fifty one years of use by millions of women.
Dual Engine Trains Prompt Elderly Passenger Worry
An old lady asks the guard about rear engines on a train and is told there is one at each end to help on hills. The exchange highlights travel concerns and engine arrangement. An ad notes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil assists in camp, preventing pains and aiding cuts and sprains.
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Thomas
Goats rise in Canada as registrations surge
Registration of pure bred goats in Canada increases by 50 percent over the year with suburban interest rising. British Columbia maintains a lead and exports many goats to other provinces. The Dominion Livestock Commissioner will add pedigree marks on certificates to separate pure bred from scrub stock. Miller's Worm Powders claim to improve appetite biliousness and digestive issues in children and worm infested stomachs.
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Canada
British Columbia
Dominion
Dominion Livestock Commissioner
Wild Fruit on Prairies and the Land of Plenty
The prairie provinces of Canada produce abundant wild fruit each summer, with thousands of gallons wasted due to lack of pickers. Indigenous and early settlers used the fruit for food and adornment. Farmers rely on nature since cultivation is limited, storing fruit for the year while much remains unused.
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Prairie
Canada
Land of
Canadian
Ancient bow and arrows from Egyptian tomb in London collection
The Royal Toxophilite Society in London owns a bow and more than four thousand year old arrows from an Egyptian tomb. The item set highlights the society's antique archery holdings. Keep Minard's Liniment in the house.
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Egypt
The
Royal Toxophilite (Archery) Society
London
Luxuries Spend Thrives Despite Purposes
A Farmers' Sun item notes the American public spent 22.7 billion dollars on luxuries in the prior year, with candy at one billion, cosmetics at 750 million, and cigarettes misprinted as 00,000,000. The column remarks there is always money for selfish purposes.
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief
Mrs J F Peasry of Toronto reports years of irregular periods weakness and headaches improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She regained energy to work keep house and recommends the product to friends noting benefit from the remedy.
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Toronto
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ontario
J. F. *Peasry
King St. West
Paisley Design Recreated on Velvet Sport Dress
A chic sports dress features a paisley design reproduced in velvet. The model is paired with a hem hat in a matching tone trimmed with silver edge ribbon, making a stylish coordinated ensemble.
Canada’s Water Save at Valcartier Camp 1914
A pump tampering crisis at Valcartier Camp in August 1914 threatened a water famine as four thousand troops arrived. Col William McBain secured Quebec City’s fire engine and linked it to the camp water system overnight, ensuring supplies by dawn.
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Valcartier
Fime
Quebec
William McBain
Quebec City
Canada
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Promises Easy Relief
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor as a simple, painless solution to corn removal. It claims the product lifts the corn from root to skin, leaving skin smooth, with no failure reported and a price of 25 cents.
England's Oldest Oak Stands by Hampton Court Park
England's oldest oak, by the Long Water in Hampton Court Park, is protected by park keepers and reputed to be about a thousand years old. The trunk near the ground is 42 feet in circumference, is hollow, and can hold around a dozen people inside.
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England
Long Water
Hampton Court Park
The Village Scrapper Receives Town Praises
Erie Ark Record notes a proverb about praise forming fast bonds in a rural town. It claims telling a boy he is the best scrapper yields lasting gratitude while affirming a man as smart or a woman as pretty fosters friendship for life.
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Erie
Ark
Record
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium to get private aircraft
Report says the queen will use a specially designed airplane for personal travel. The remark underscores a high level of royal access and prestige for the Belgian monarchy.
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Elizabeth
Belgium
Man in Silk Hat Arrested for Riot in London Streets
The first man to wear a silk hat in London was arrested amid riot accusations. Police say Minard’s department handled the incident as it unfolded in public.
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London
Tanlac Restores Winnipeg Man After Rheumatism
Joseph A. Hughes of 1518 Magnus Ave Winnipeg states he was bedridden and in severe pain for ten days due to rheumatism. After taking Tanlac he reports full recovery, no aches or pains, steady energy, and weight gain, praising Tanlac as superior to other medicines. Tanlac is sold by druggists.
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Winnipeg
Tanlac
Joseph A. Hughes
Magnus Ave
Big Game Revenue Sparks Alberta New Brunswick Comparison
Canada’s New Brunswick reports 12 113 big game licenses issued last year with 60 000 from big game licenses and 160 000 spent by visiting hunters. Alberta has more game but less revenue from big game licensing in contrast to New Brunswick. Asthma Remedy ad follows urging early use to prevent chronic attacks.
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New Brunswick
Alberta
R. C. W. Lett
Canadian National Railway
J. D. Kellogg
New Chemical Process Speeds Wood Drying
A new chemical process speeds up wood drying in twenty four hours and produces material that becomes harder and more durable than natural ageing after remaining moisture evaporates.
Sparkling Eyes endorse Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Mrs John Shuler of 225 Clarence Street in London Ontario reports recovering from a bout of typhoid fever after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She says one bottle restored her health and strength and that the tonic is reliable as a builder and strength enhancer.
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London
Advice From a Prominent Woman on Dr. Pierce’s Prescription
Mrs M M Taylor of London Ontario recounts severe health decline before using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She reports rapid improvement within months and urges others to try the remedy. The notice promotes tablets or liquid and offers free medical advice from Dr. Pierce’s Hotel in Buffalo and a trial package from Bridgeburg, Ohio.
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London
M .M. Taylor
Hill St
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Bridgeburg
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