War of Insects Threatens World, Canadian Fight Urged
An essay argues the so called next war is a battle against pests like mosquitoes, boll weevils, and house flies. It cites losses to crops, cattle, and human health, urging citizens to join governments in eradicating insects and protecting lives and economies.
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League of Nations
House of Conucons
W. R. Motherwell
Canada
Rotary Club of
Ottawa
Arthur Gibson
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Rockfeller Foundation
Future city skyline with 100 story buildings imagined
The American city of 2000 A D will feature buildings 100 stories or more with landing stages for aircraft and multi level streets to ease traffic. Artists and architects will present their visions as part of an exhibit by the American Institute of Steel Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D
Amercan Institute of Steel Construction
Dedicate Book of Remembrance in Halifax Cathedral
The seventh anniversary of the end of the Great War was commemorated in Halifax with a solemn service at the Cathedral of All Saints. The ceremony featured the dedication of the Book of Remembrance, a finely crafted volume listing Nova Scotians who fell in the Great War, to the extent possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Cathedral of All Saints
Book of Remembrance
Province of
Nova Scotia
Homestead Entries File On 29 Homesteads In Four Provinces
The Dominion Lands Branch reports 29 homestead entries in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia during September down from last year. Manitoba filed two, Saskatchewan ten, Alberta fifteen, and British Columbia two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Lands Branch
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Nerviline Promises Quick Pain Relief For Rheumatism
Agonizing Lambago pain and rheumatic aches are claimed to vanish swiftly with Nerviline. The ad touts rapid tissue penetration and blood flow relief, urging sufferers with stiff joints and swelling to use Nerviline at 35 cents, available from dealers. It also mentions Carajas Brazil natives killing feeble elders with a war club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambago
Brazil
Baby's Own Tablets Value for Teething and Digestion
A testimonial touts Baby's Own Tablets as essential for teething children. It claims the remedy regulates stomach and bowels, prevents colic and diarrhoea, and fights simple fevers, with a mother's endorsement from Scotch Village, Nova Scotia. Sold by dealers or mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co., Brockville Ont, 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Patterson
Scotch Village
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
British Columbia Paper Mills Expand Market Reach Abroad
British Columbia paper mills report growing sales across Western Canada and the Western Pacific coast states. About 1,000 tons monthly go to Buenos Aires with recent orders to France and a new Antwerp market. The Canada Australia trade treaty is cited as boosting demand, with France and Belgium seen as promising outlets. Miller's Worm Powders touted as an effective pest treatment with thorough intestinal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Canada
Pacific
Buenos Aires
France
Antwerp
Drudgery on farms could fade with future electricity
The Minneapolis Journal notes how early forecasts that wire-borne current would ease farm labor were once dismissed as folly, just as radio pioneers were. It recalls Edison Bell Morse and other visionaries, saying steamboats railways telegraphs and electric dreams came true and the drudgeless farm dream may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Minneapolis. Journal
Cies
Edison
Bell
Morse
Stephenson
Fulton
Plan To Reduce Crime Award Contest In New York City
The Society for the Prevention of Crime offers 2500 to any citizen or official who submits the best crime reduction programme for New York City before January 11. Entries may present a single plan or a series of related efforts. Open to all US residents, manuscripts limited to 2000 words, typewritten with optional brief summary. No manuscripts returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Society For the Prevention of Crime
New York City
United States
Rmiay
Debt Funding Terms Stir French Italian Negotiations
French circles assess Italian proposals as sharply contrasting with U S terms offered by the debt funding commission to M Caillaux. Officials fear no re opening with the United States before next year and any move will hinge on the broader financial crisis outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States Debt Funding Commission
M. Caillaux
United States
Dominion seed extraction plant to begin operations soon
The Dominion Government seed extraction plant at New Westminster is expected to start operations soon. A consignment of 190 sacks of Sitka spruce cones from Prince Rupert district is practically assured for the British forestry commission in London. Only 50 sacks of Douglas fir cones will be collected in the Fraser Valley to fill the Old Country order. John Shields, Maryland's champion whittler, has carved a violin from matches.
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Dominion Government
New Westminster
B.C
Sitka
Prince Rupert
British Forestry Commission
London
Fraser Valley
Nervous Woman Finds Relief From Palpitations
Mrs J Wilson of Port Saeery NB recounts severe heart palpitations and fainting spells caused by overwork and worry. She credits these pills from T Milburn Co Toronto for relief after trying many remedies. The ad ends with a social observation on fame and insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
How He Discovered Best Constipation Relief
Brooklyn man Joseph F. Glas recalls years of trial with remedies before Carter's Little Liver Pills provided steady relief. He notes immediate relief after taking them and credits the product for consistent benefit. Available at druggists for 256?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Glas
Brooklyn, N. Y
O.K
Carter
Paul Defends Gospel Vision Before Agrippa II
Sunday School lesson outlines Acts 25 1 to 26 32 focusing on Paul’s defense before Agrippa II. It centers on his conversion on the road to Damascus and obedience to the heavenly vision, urging decisive action over mere belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Agrippa
Herod Agrippa II
Palestine
Herod Agrippa I
James
Zebedee
Herod Antipas
John the Baptist
Herod the Great
Jesus
Damascus
Christ
Alexander Maclaren
Russian Front and Bolshevist Tactics on the British Empire
The London Times notes that Russian and British influence clashes recur at historic flashpoints from pre 1907 rivalry. It argues propaganda supplants arms in power struggles as Bolshevist activity intensifies abroad after a recent rebuff in Britain, with Moscow’s schemers seeking Britain's Achilles heel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Great Britain
London Times
Graves' Worm Exterminator Saves Children
As a vermicide an excellent preparation is other Graves' Worm Exterminator, it has saved the lives of countless children.
Sugar Manufacture Gains In Canada Month By Month
The four week period ending October 16 shows 1,913,214 pounds produced, beating 1924 by a wide margin. Year to date 1917 totals 470,916 pounds versus 653,632,249 in the prior period, with September exports rising sharply to 23,840,200 pounds and value to 1,388,389, up from 60,316. Simple directions claim easy use of Dr Thomas Electric Oil as liniment or dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Thomas
Forest Dream sails from San Pedro on world circumnavigation
The five masted barkentine Forest Dream depart San Pedro California bound for a potential last windjammer circumnavigation. First port Port Louis Mauritius 18000 miles away. After unloading 2,000,000 feet lumber it proceeds to Newcastle Australia to load coal then returns across the South Seas.
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San Pedro
Calif
Port Louis
Mauritius
Indian Ocean
Australia
Newcastle
South Sea Islands
Arithmetic exam yields high admission averages for New Jersey normal schools
Among 1406 students tested for entrance to New Jersey normal schools, 64 percent achieved averages sufficient for admission. Separately, reports from a London East Indian Association meeting rank India as the eighth largest industrial nation in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
India
The
East Indian Association
London
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New York
U. S
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Maryland
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Minard
McBean Bros
Grain Exchange
Winnipeg, Man
Bank of Nova Scotia
United Technical Schools, Ltd
Corner Portage & Langside
Winnipeg
Capo Polishes, Limited
Hamilton
Peereets
Gray $S A Ray
Cook Medicine Co
N.wall
Ma Torom
Teachaer Oy
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