Votes And Their Value in Dominion Elections
Analysis of the last Dominion general election reveals unequal voting power and systemic flaws in representation. Proportional representation proposals face opposition for enlarging Parliament and risk fragmentation, while Conservatives favor uniform rural-urban units to ease inequities, potentially privileging urban manufacturing centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
House of Commons
Liberals
Toronto
Hamilton
London
Halifax
Vancouver
Montreal
Winnipeg
Conservatives
Progressives
Liberal-Progressives
United Farmers of
Alberta
Labor
Hugh Guthrie
Conservative
Patch up a quarrel with chosen patch headline
A fragment notes men seek patching a quarrel with chosen patch. It mentions poisonous reptiles and wild animals in Japan, remarks on wedding rings causing trouble, and cites wild silk production in Manchuria this year at 107,060,000 pounds.
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Japan
Manchuria
Australian Inventor Claims Flying Wings Patented
Australian inventor M. Lutsch describes a wearable wing apparatus powered by an improved motor. The first model weighed eighty pounds and lifted him several yards and moved in any direction. He estimates future production around $304 per unit.
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M. Lutsch
Two Year Backache Vanished by Nerviline
E S Sloane of Georgetown reports two years of back pain left him unable to work before trying Nerviline at Smith Bros Drug Store. He credits Nerviline with rubbing away the ailment and restoring his health. The advertisement promotes Nerviline as a reliable liniment and lists a 35 cent price at dealers.
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E. S. Sloane
Georgetown
Smith Bros
Ultra Violet Rays Boost Growth In Staffordshire School
An month long experiment used special window panes permitting ultraviolet light to pass. Students in rooms with the glow gained about three pounds and half an inch in height compared with peers in rooms where violet rays were blocked.
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Staffordshire
Rheumatic Pain Relief Through Blood Purification
The article argues rheumatism is rooted in the blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. It cites a Canadian user from Mersey Point Nova Scotia who says the pills cured his rheumatism after other medicines failed. Pills sold by dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Old Country Travellers Get Special Service
The Canadian Pacific to run special tourist sleeping cars from Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Moose Jaw Regina Brandon Winnipeg and other western points to connect with December sailings from West Saint John New Brunswick. Trains leave Winnipeg at 10 00 a m on December 4 6 and 12 offering single change at the ship for Old Country travel. Round trip excursion tickets to Saint John Halifax Portland go on sale December 1 1926 to January 5 1927.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Canadian Pacific
Edmonton
Calgary
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Regina
Brandon
Winnipeg
West Saint John
N.B
Western Canada
Old Country
Seaboard
Saint John
Halifax
Portland
German Chemists Claim Artificial Fog Discovery
German chemists report a method to produce sudden large scale artificial fogs that could affect naval and land warfare by concealing attacks. Experiments claim dense fogs limit visibility to two yards, potentially causing enemy forces to withdraw under cover. Also noted are worm infestations in children and Miller's Worm Powders pitched as a remedy and health aid.
Blood for transfusions may be bottled at drug stores says doctor
Dr J L Yates predicts a future where blood suitable for transfusion could be bottled and sold at drug stores. He cites Prague scientists' washing process to remove characteristics, enabling matching blood from various animals for transfusion.
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J. L. Yates
Milwaukee
Wis
Interstate Post Graduate Medical Assembly
Cleveland
Yates
Prague
Bohemia
Oil That Is Prized Everywhere
Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil was launched over fifty years ago to meet regional needs and quickly gained wide fame. Its reputed merits created a large demand, expanding to a continental market where it is said to be unsurpassed.
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Thomas
Turtle with 1815 carved shell found in Connecticut
A terrapin with the date 1815 carved on its shell was found recently in Connecticut. The discovery highlights a curious historical imprint carried by a living creature found in a local area.
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Connecticut
London Streets Keep Up With Maintenance Costs
Greater London spans 2,300 miles of streets and spends about 15 million dollars yearly to maintain them. This funding supports road repairs, resurfacing, and general upkeep across the capital.
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Greater London
Doctors Gather To Share Cancer Knowledge
An international assembly of doctors in America presents an agreed statement. They assert cancer is not hereditary or infectious or contagious. They note radiology and surgery are the only known treatments, effective only if cancer is caught early, yet see this narrowing ignorance as progress toward definite answers.
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America
Congress
Leclerc Med. Co
Lendoe
Mystery inmate Maxwell nears death in Waupun prison infirmary
A reclusive 86 year old inmate at Wisconsin's Waupun State Prison, known as a man of mystery, marks his 54th year behind bars and awaits death. He has never spoken unless spoken to, avoided parole, and has long wished to die in prison. He has spent decades without leaving the facility or experiencing outside life.
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Bill Maxwell
Waupun
Wisconsin
Maxwell
Wormwood Balm Promises Quick Relief From Colds
Ad claims Geezo Wormwood Balm relieves nasal congestion and catarrh by using it twice daily. It asserts the balm clears air passages, stops ringing head noises, and restores free breathing, available at druggists at low cost.
Confidence In Alberta Future Bond Sale Success
The Alberta Government has sold debentures totaling $6,000,000 at an interest rate of 4.96 1/2 percent. The terms compare favorably with Ontario and Quebec, highlighting strong confidence in Alberta’s future amid the experiences of newly settled regions.
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Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
Milk And Sugar Combined For Cooking
The article extols using boiled sugar syrup for flavor and texture in drinks and praises Eagle Brand Condensed Milk for pre blending milk and sugar. It notes quicker mixing, richer flavor, and the convenience of keeping cans on hand for readily available, smooth dishes.
Zulus Once Highly Healthy Before Civilizing Contact
Sir W. Arbuthnot Lane, a British surgeon, claimed that the Zulus were the healthiest people in the world until contact with white civilization contaminated them.
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W. Arbuthnot Lane
London Population Density Report
Eight million people are said to dwell in Greater London with about 11 000 residents per square mile, reflecting a high urban concentration.
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Greater London
Radio and Movies Promised for Home Viewing in Near Future
Brigadier General C H Mitchell of the University of Toronto predicts a future where radio broadcasting and motion pictures combine. People could see movies at home and eventually view operas with performers appearing on stage.
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Toronto
C. H. Mitchell
Faculty of Applied Science
University of Toronto
Canadian Clergyman Sees League Spirit Detering War
Canon H J Cody who just returned from Geneva warns Western Europe may avoid renewed conflict. He says the League of Nations spirit, aided by God, will make it harder to settle disputes by force between white, black, and yellow peoples. He urges a constructive attitude in coming days despite racial tensions.
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Toronto
H. J. Cody
League of Nations
Geneva
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Wisconsin State Prison
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Dean
Toronto University
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Akers’ Ovens
Hubbard Oven Company
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