Irrigation and Immigration in Western Canadian Policy
The article argues irrigation and immigration are linked in Western Canada policy. It suggests drought protection via water storage could reduce immigration opposition, notes past droughts, and considers public works funded by federal grants to make irrigation schemes economically viable while aiding farm morale and production.
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Western
Canada
Daily Press
Prairies
West
Dominion Treasury
Dominion
Federal
Hornby
Lamb
Salvation Army
British Isles
Subways Rise as Moscow’s Leading Transport Mode
Moscow faces a shift in urban travel as subways emerge as the primary transportation system. Officials report growing passenger numbers and reduced road congestion while city planners push for upgrades to lines and stations.
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Moscow
Russi
Hat talk and a sly jab about independence
A fragmentary exchange contrasts a wife praising a spring hat with a husband quipping about true independence. The line about perdition hints at a moral undercurrent in a brief vignette.
New Cunard Liner Star N 1729 Under Construction
The Cunard Star liner N 1729 progresses at the yard built by Camm Laird & Compar in Birkenhead. At nearly 750 feet and over 30 000 tonnage the ship features terraces and two masts with two large funnels for extra deck space and better passenger accommodation across three classes.
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Cunard
Aspirin’s Quick Relief for Headache and Pain
An old notice extols aspirin as a fast acting remedy for headache rheumatism neuritis and similar pains. It describes dissolving a tablet in water taking two tablets with half a glass of water and repeating if needed. The ad notes aspirin is made in Canada and Bayer is the registered trademark with a Bayer cross on the tablet.
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Canada
Bayer Company, Limited
Windsor
Ontario
Bayer
Homemade candy and gifts from the kitchen
The feature urges inexpensive, practical Christmas gifts made at home such as apple jelly, mincemeat batches, and boxed candy. It offers candy making tips on temperature, humidity, and preventing grainy texture, plus a recipe for PINOCHE fudge style candy and a note inviting readers to write for home cooking advice. It also mentions Copernicus and a date linked to his discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Stevens
Home Service
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
White Glove Tribute Marks Perfect Week at Eton
A pair of white gloves were presented to Claude Elliot head master of Eton College Windsor England to honor a week of perfect behavior by the 1600 students. The ceremony signals an ancient tradition fulfilled with the school’s exemplary conduct.
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Claude Elliot
Eton College
Windsor
England
Eton
Untold wealth seen in untaxed income
A quip notes that wealth hidden from income tax returns remains unseen by authorities. The remark frames wealth as largely unreported, hinting at hidden fortunes beyond official records.
Perfect Crime Collection Of 70000 Banknotes Disappears
In London a theft from Frederick Ernest Catling’s home uncovered a 70000 note Avonmore collection valued at 250000. The notes were stored in 110 leather bound volumes and the steel asbestos lined safe was forced open with no signs of entry. No fingerprints or window marks were found.
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London
Avonmore
Frederick Ernest Catling
Fish skin leather exhibition highlights Germany dairy firm progress
Germany showcases shoes and gloves made from fish skins. The display demonstrates rapid growth in fish skin leather production and reports highly satisfactory tests proving strength and durability. Exhibitors present varied patterns and predict fish leather will enter retail trade soon.
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Germany
Gobi Desert Wild Ass Chased by Automobile
A wild ass of the Gobi Desert was pursued by men in an automobile, maintaining an average speed of 30 miles per hour for 16 miles.
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Gobi Desert
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Ottawa
Perdition
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Lake Superior
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Minnesota
Indiana
Oregon
Nicolaus Copernicus
Montreal
Aurania
Plymouth
Havre
J. Norman Cetron
Letitia
Belfast
Liverpool
Glasgow
Halifax
Alaunia
Carinthia
J. Mason
Andania
Athenia
A. Steuart Veysey
ST. John
N.B
New York
Aquitania
Cherbourg
Southampton
Scythia
Galway
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Bimet Donaldson
Main Street
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