Canada Co operation and Reform of the BNA Act Proposals
The piece argues for increased cooperation between Ottawa and the provinces and among provinces, and calls for a conference to review the BNA Act. It urges curbing Senate veto power, possible Senate reform, clarifying ultra vires rules, and Westminster-Imperial involvement in constitutional changes. It notes conflicts between Dominion and provincial powers and cites protection against stock scams as a shared priority requiring coordinated action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Prairie Provinces
Senate
House of Commons
Great Britain
House of Lords
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
New Brandwick
Prince Hédward Island
PNA
Imperial Privy Council
Ottawa
Australia
Hearst Music Company
Wildcat
Fox Farms In France Start Silver Fox Industry On Alps Slopes
Inspired by Canadian success, France has begun a silver fox industry in Dauphine and Savoy with Canadian pure-bred foxes imported for several farms. Miller's Worm Powders claim to cure infantile worms and related stomach and liver disorders, improving appetites and health in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
The
Dauphine
Savoy
Wool growers in Saskatchewan get 34c a lb average
Southern Alberta wool growers received an average price of 34 cents per pound for the past season. The payment was distributed through the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers Association, announced by the Lethbridge pool representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers’ Association
Lethbridge
Man Seeks Superior After Gaining Ideal
A local remark notes that once a man attains his ideal goal he tends to search for something superior. The line reflects aspirations and pursuit of betterment.
Baron Byng Plans Northern Canadian Tour This Summer
Baron Byng of Vimy governor general of Canada will visit northern posts in the Dominion during the summer. He departs mid June for the Mackenzie River district traveling from Ottawa through Western Canada, then in mid July from Edmonton to Aklavik in the Arctic with Premier Herbert Greenfield likely joining. He has since 1921 made extended, leisurely tours to know the people and regions of Canada.
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Baron Byng of
Vimy
Canada
Dominion
Mackenzie River District
Ottawa
Edmonton
Alberta
Mackenzie River
Aklavik
Arctic
Herbert Greenfield
Orth
Baron Byng
Lady Byng
Diamond Dyes Color It New Promotion
Color it new with Diamond Dyes offering easy cold water or boiling methods for delicate or rich colors. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for dyeing lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies and more. Tell your druggist fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
Manitoba Butter Shipments Reach Half Million Mark
Manitoba butter shipments from Winnipeg total nearly 500000 dollars from January 1 to mid April 1925. Sixty cargoes carried about 400 boxes per car at 56 pounds per box. This volume exceeds threefold the 1924 pace, with destinations including the British Isles Toronto Montreal Halifax Calgary New York Chicago and Detroit.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
British Isles
Toronto
Montreal
Halifax
Calgary
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Alberta population 1924 estimate tops 640000
The provincial government estimates Alberta's population at 640000 by end of 1924, up 52000 since 1921. It also notes 60 percent of residents are of British origin.
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Alberta
Coyotes Cause Heavy Sheep Losses in British Columbia
Sheep men across the British Columbia interior report severe losses this year due to coyote depredations. Trappers are urged to intensify their efforts against the prowlers to protect flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Exhausting B C s Game: A Province Asset Under Threat
Vancouver Province warns that British Columbia’s hunting and fishing resources are a valuable asset facing decline. Annual fur earnings reach about $3 million, game meat consumption around $2 million, while hunting and gear spending by tourists and residents totals $4 to $6 million. Without action, these sums will shrink yearly.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
Dr Williams Pink Pills Offer Blood Cure For Rheumatism
A health claim extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatism. Testimonial from Mrs Annie Wright of Woolchester Alberta describes six years of pain and relief after using the pills, priced at 50 cents per box with mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Annie Wright
Woolchester
Alta
Dr. Williams
Perhaps the Optimist and Pessimist Clash in Local Debate
A witty exchange appears in The Optimist with the line Even you must admit that all men are not failures. The Pessimist retorts Perhaps hot, but I claim they would be if they had half a chance.
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief for Longtime Sufferer
A man chronicles lasting relief after years of asthma with Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy. He claims inhaling the smoke or vapor provides needed assistance, and notes the remedy is widely available through dealers and wholesalers.
Oldest Madrigal Society Flourishes in London
The Madrigal Society, meeting at Carpenters' Hall, boasts an unbroken 184 year record of sociable singing. It claims to be the oldest musical society in the world, a fact surprising to many readers of this paper.
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London
Madrigal Society
Carpenters’ Hall
London Daily Mail
Holloway's Corn Remover Yields Deep-Rooted Corn
An advertisement asserts that no matter how deep-rooted a corn is, it will yield when Holloway's Corn Remover is used as directed. The claim emphasizes effective treatment and directs consumers to follow the product instructions precisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Grain inspections in western Canada reach near record high
Grain inspections in western Canada for the eight months ending March 1923 totaled 187,798 cars. The figure has been exceeded only four times in 24 years. Of the total, 105,555 cars were on Canadian Pacific Railway lines and 1,242 cars on other roads.
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Western Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Radio Telegraphs May Speed Across Ocean At 1000 Words Per Minute
Trans Atlantic radio officials in New York predict messages could reach 1,000 words a minute from a single transmitting station. Today a message runs about 100 words per minute. A new machine to speed ocean messages is in progress, aiming to reduce rates. Currently 20 to 30 percent of messages to and from Europe travel by radio. the rest use 17 cables across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Atlantic
Spanish Duke Dictates Land Reform as Democracy Model
The Duke of Alba, from a historic Spanish noble line tracing to Christopher Columbus, orders two estates parcelled for tenants on a deferred payment plan. He says the move is inspired by democratic principles and aims to set an example for other gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Alba
Christopher Columbus
America
Senator Ross Defends Senate as Check on Confed Change
Senator W. B. Ross argued the Senate Chamber is necessary to decide constitutional changes. He warned that without Senate and veto power, Canada would be ruled by a loose majority, and two hundred men could tyranny over the country as much as a single unchecked ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Canada
Manitoba Dairy Show Set With Provincial Exhibition
Preliminary arrangements are under way for the annual dairy products show linked to Manitoba's provincial exhibition at Brandon from June 29 to July 3. Liberal cash prizes plus cups medals and diplomas will be awarded across classes and the entry list is expected to be the largest yet. Dr Thomas' Electric Oil is praised as simple to use as a liniment or dressing with clear directions suitable for all ages.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Thomas
Prairie Fisheries Value by Province in 1924
The three prairie provinces produced a total fisheries value of 2 054 162 in 1924 with Manitoba at 1 232 563, Saskatchewan 482 492, and Alberta 339 107. Manitoba rose 211 968 or 21 percent, Saskatchewan grew 195 849 or 68 percent, while Alberta fell 99 830 or 23 percent from 1923.
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Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Cheapest of all Oils Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The paragraph extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as the cheapest oil, noting it is available in every drug store across Canada and stocked by all country merchants, with easy access and very moderate price. It urges everyone to have a bottle.
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Dr. Thomas
Canada
Owls Use Daytime Screen Over Eyes While They Sleep
Researchers note that owls extend a specialized eye cover across their eyes during daytime sleep, adding to their known adaptations for nocturnal life. The mechanism appears to reduce light and maintain rest, aiding visual acuity for nocturnal hunting.
Hungarian landowner plans settle Bow River Ranch families
Baron Joseph Csavossy and his brother Andre have purchased Bow River Ranch and will return to Hungary this month. They plan to bring several families to settle on the farm next fall, establishing new homesteads.
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Joseph Csavossy
Andre
Bow River
Hungary
Woman Seeks Help After Recurrent Heart Spells
Mrs. C. Martin of Orillia Ontario reports long standing heart trouble with fainting spells requiring constant supervision. A friend advised trying a remedy, noting no prior treatment provided relief. The notice reflects a personal appeal for health solutions.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement Ad
A patient testifies that Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills improved her health after use. The ad notes the pills have been sold for 30 years by The T Milburn Co Limited in Toronto and are available at all druggists. It also contrasts long term NYC deaths from tuberculosis dropping 44 percent with a 42 percent rise in heart disease deaths over fifty years.
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New York City
Mrs Blackstone and Mrs Webster Exchange Rainy Day Quip
Dialogue excerpt shows Mrs Blackstone asking about savings and Mrs Webster replying that her husband is only in his usual grouch. The exchange captures domestic humor around frugality and weather.
How He Discovered Best Constipation Relief
Mr. Joseph F. Glas of Brooklyn N Y writes he has suffered constipation for 20 years. He says all remedies failed, but Carter's Little Liver Pills consistently gave relief and never guessed when taking them. Available at all druggists.
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Joseph F.glas
Brooklyn, N. Y
O.K
Carter
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