Immigration push seen as key to saving Canadian National Railways
A column argues deficits at CN Railways stem from low traffic and proposes a vigorous immigration policy to settle western lands, boost population and grain movement, and raise freight volumes. It notes arbitration statements suggesting reducing luxury passenger services and raising rates to favor freight profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Arbitration
Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Dominion
F. P. Brady
A. C. Egan
Canadian National
An Ancient Bow
A young girl refuses a thrice‑age millionaire and mocks his Cupid finale. The millionaire grows angry and compares her to stone. She retorts with a witty jab about an old bean ending the exchange.
France Faces Record National Debt Until Year-End
France’s national debt will reach 326 billion francs by year end as M. Lacroix, chairman of the Senate finance committee, notes interest at 14 billion francs and soon to near 16 billion. A separate note mentions that Mayflies have very short lifespans lasting only a few hours to a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
M. Lacroix
Senate Finance Committee
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Claims Pure Bayer Tablets
Warning that only Bayer branded Aspirin tablets should be used, touting purity and effectiveness for headaches earache rheumatism and pain. Promotes Bayer packaging in tin boxes of 12 and bottles of 25 to 106, notes Bayer cross trademark for public protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bayer
Bayer Rg
Bayer Company
Quest Seeks New Material for Polar Exploration
The Quest calls for fresh data on geography geology and zoology while pursuing weather insights. It emphasizes adventure and triumph over difficulty guiding expeditions like past polar voyages and leveraging current technical science in exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Telegraph
Sure Protection For You While You Travel
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a universal remedy for travel discomfort including headaches stomach upset cramps and rheumatic pains. It recommends a 35 cent bottle and claims rapid relief from congestion cramps and stomach upset with simple doses and topical rubs for back pain. It also notes high haddock egg production of up to 1 500 000 eggs per season.
Minard's Liniment for Garget in Cows
The origin of Free Masonry or even its name cannot be traced with certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Free Masonry
Stomach health claim promotes Dr Williams pink pills
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to improve digestion and restore appetite by enriching the blood. It cites a Newfoundland testimonial from John A Mc Donald of Talbot praising the pills after years of indigestion and lists mail order prices and Brockville Ontario company contact.
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Dr. Williams
Brockville
Not Worth $2 Medicine If It Makes You Worse
A husband wonders why anyone would keep taking medicine that worsens them while his wife argues she will not waste two dollars on drugs. The exchange shows a frugal household negotiating health choices.
Date phrase as essential diet in Egyptian culture
A concise note highlights how dates are a staple in Egyptian diets, likening their importance to rice for Hindus and underscoring cultural reliance on this fruit. The comparison implies dietary customs and traditional foods in Egypt.
It Will Prevent Ulcerated Throat Says Cure Pills
At first symptoms of sore throat presaging ulceration and inflammation take a spoonful of Dr Thomas Electric Oil. Add sugar to it to make it palatable. It will allay irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling. Those prone to quinsy claim immunity to attacks.
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Thomas Eclectric
Egyptian Furniture Depicted In Carvings From 4000 B.C.
Archaeologists note carvings in Egypt reveal beds tables chairs and stools dated as far back as 4000 B.C. The depictions show early domestic furnishing and household life in ancient settlements.
Western Prairie Provinces Plan Massive Rural Road Build
Western Canada to spend at least 20 million on rural highways over five years. Saskatchewan plans 2 500 miles costing 5 329 500 with 1 806 255 repaid by the federal government. Alberta aims 2 475 miles at 3 994 525 with 1 477 519 federal support. The program links highway systems across the three provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wanda
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Relief
An ad touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy for worm infestations in children, claiming nearly all children are affected and urging use to spare them suffering.
Centenarian Charles Quick Still Works in Vancouver Shop
Charles Quick, aged 101, runs a horse racing saddle shop at 1549 Pender Street in Vancouver. He is described as the oldest working man in Canada, sending saddles to customers worldwide from his small shop.
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Charles Quick
Fasily
Vancouver
Canada
Pender Street
Different Methods of Handling Gifts
A humorous classroom exchange shows a child recalling his mother’s reaction to a nice present. Eddie recalls his mother’s forgiveness conditional on her husband changing his behavior, with a playful tone typical of a Toston Transcript excerpt.
Chemistry Class. A fluid that will not freeze
In a classroom exchange a teacher asks for a fluid that won’t freeze. Little Jimmie volunteers with the answer boiling water, prompting a classroom laugh as the teacher confirms the student’s remark.
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Little Jimmie
Jimmie
Blue Eyes and Genius Curiosity Across Great Men
The article notes many famed individuals with blue eyes, including Shakespeare Locke Napoleon and Gladstone, claims all US presidents except Harrison had blue eyes, and links aging and worm powder remedies to health improvements. It mentions Lee Miller’s Worm Powders and asserts benefits for children's health after treatment.
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Socrates
Shakespeare
John Locke
Lord Heacon
John Millen
Iethe
Benjamin Franklin
Napoleon the Great
Renan
Bismarck
Mr. Gladstone
Haxler
Wirehow
United States
General Harrison
Northern lake trout reach McMurray from Mackenzie Basin
A scow load of lake trout arrived in McMurray from the Mackenzie Basin Fisheries plant at Black Bay on Lake Athabasca. Further shipments are expected before navigation closes on the big river, marking the first northern trout sale to Canada and the United States.
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McMurray
Mackenzie Basin Fisheries
Black Bay
Lake Athabasca
Big River
Canada
United States
Narabean
Athabasca
Religious phrase in prayer meeting sparks comment
A quoted remark shows the speaker declaring, I thank the Lord that I have three wives in heaven, reflecting a controversial claim made during a prayer meeting. The comment draws attention to his religious stance and raises questions about his beliefs and conduct.
Among Those Present
A Philadelphia Record quotation contrasts the successful man who claims big potatoes sit at the heap’s top with the unsuccessful man who says the rest make the heap possible. The exchange highlights humility and shared effort.
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Philadelphia Record
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Dan Et
Johnson
Tr. Thomas
Haddocks
Ww. N. U
Risie
Papa
Eddie
Daddy
Toston Transcript
U.S
Lee Miller
Holloway
Minard'’s Liniment Co. Limited
Yours Truly, J. G. Leslie
Providential
Sloan
Soan
Danderine
Dodd
Tae Gees
Ali Oley Rey
Ayers
Pratt Food Co., OF Canada, Limited
Toronto
Stanfield’s
Stanfield’s Limited
Trure, N.S
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