Crown Prince May Visit Canada and United States
Reports indicate the Crown Prince of Japan may visit North America soon. The Pas Lumber Company expects 1300 to 1400 workers for large scale logging operations next winter. Five Raleigh Wyoming Coal Co workers died in a shaft accident at Glenmrogers West Virginia. The Washington Cabinet restricts prohibitions near sea within three miles unless ships contact shore. Stromboli volcano erupts with ash lava and explosions, prompting coastal evacuation concerns. Krupp gains permission to issue emergency currency up to 400 million marks for sixty days. Earl Spencer dies September 26 amid poverty concerns. Long livestock train hailed as the largest to reach Toronto, 72 cars, from the West in 75 hours. Western Canadian livestock movement to eastern markets remains heavy since August.
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Washington
Stromboli
Sicily
Krupp Company
Earl Spencer
Great Britain
Toronto
Union Stock Yards
Canada
Canada’s Sound Finances Boost Dollar Parity
The New York Herald argues Canadian wealth and sound business methods underpin a return to par with the dollar. It notes prosperity from fiscal discipline and favorable neighborly ties as keys to value and contiguity with the United States. A medical ad touts Dr Thomas’ Eclectric Oil as effective for respiratory disorders, claiming relief and reduced bronchial inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Herald
Canada
Thomas
Wireless and Weather Theory Noted By London Times
The most attractive theory for North Temperate Zone weather blames cyclones on cold polar air colliding with warm southern currents. Professor V. Bjerknes advocates a global station chain linked by wireless, signaling potential vast advances in science and its applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Bjerknes
London Times
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement and Notable Facts
An advertisement touts Hall%27s Catarrh Medicine as a tonic that acts on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation and aid nature in restoring health, with circulars available from F. J. Cheney & Co. Also included is a note on brain development in early life and the origin of the term Empire State attributed to George Washington, followed by a maxim about living a useful life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
New York
George Washington
New York City
Origin of the picnic name traced to pick and nick
A historical note explains that picnics derive from a 1502 practice where attendees listed items to bring, marking each item with a nick on the list. The act of picking and nicking gave the activity its name and association with an open air gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Baby's Own Tablets Praised by Canadian Mother
Mrs Alfred Tranchemontagne of St Michel des Saints Quebec writes that Baby's Own Tablets saved her baby's life and she recommends them to all mothers. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario sells them 25 cents a box by dealers or mail.
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Alfred Tranchemontagne
St Michel Des Saints
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Alberta cattle shipped to Knights Inlet ranch
One hundred fifty head of Alberta range cattle have been taken to the head of Knights Inlet to stock the ranch of E Weatherly formerly a Stettler Alberta rancher who is expanding into the British Columbia livestock industry.
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Alberta
Knights Inlet
E. Weatherly
Stettler
British Columbia
Cascarets bowel cleanser advertised for all ages
A vivid advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle bowel cleanser for grownups and children. It claims relief from headache biliousness gas indigestion sour upset stomach and distress by morning. Each box costs 10 cents and tastes like candy.
Preservation of Fruit and Vegetables Bulletin No 93
A government bulletin offers home canning drying pickling and preserving methods from the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa. It covers sterilization to prevent spoilage jelly making vegetable fermentation and salting home drying and the value of different fruit and vegetable varieties for canning. Free copies available by request to the Publications Branch Ottawa.
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Dominion Experimental Farms
Horticultural
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Publications
Chinese debt per capita optimism amid relief hopes
The Chinese are optimistic that present difficulties will be straightened out. They claim total debt is far less than five dollars per person for a population near four hundred million, a figure that compares favorably with many nations.
U S Tariff Boomerangs on Canadian Trade
The piece argues the U S tariff will backfire as Canada shifts away from its partner, noting Canada’s exports were impeded by past measures and Britain becomes the main buyer. It cites the Deputy Minister of Agriculture stating the United States cannot guarantee wheat exports and Britain may fill the gap.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Great Britain
U.S
Motherland
The Origin of Stones and Dr. Hamilton's Pills Promotion
An old medical advertisement notes stones origin from dried crystalline fluid and promotes Dr. Hamilton's Pills for liver and bowels health. It claims pills prevent bilious fits, aid digestion, and suit general family use, priced 25 cents through The Catarrozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Greece rises as key player in olive oil industry
The article notes Greece becoming a major olive oil producer in recent years, with 1921 output about one sixth of world total and larger than Tunis, Portugal, and France combined. It contrasts Greece with Spain and Italy and cites global production around 1,100,000 metric tons. A testimonial promotes MINARD'S LINIMENT for injuries and coughs from outdoor work. Ellison Gray signs the endorsement.
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Greece
Spain
Italy
Tunis
Portugal
France
Nova Scotia
Minard
Ellison Gray
Ignition of Coal Dust Tests Warn of Dust Explosions
United States Bureau of Mines reports show coal dust suspended in air can explode from electric arcs under conditions in pulverized coal plants or mines. House electrical machinery in dusty areas must be enclosed in special dust atmosphere compartments.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Engineering
London
McIntosh Named New Fruit Commissioner
Geo E McIntosh promoted from Transportation Specialist in Ottawa to Fruit Commissioner succeeding C W Baxter. He guided fruit and vegetable transport cooperation, oversaw fruit marks inspection, and chaired tariff and traffic discussions with rail and steamship firms. His prior Ontario work with the Ontario Fruit Growers Association prepared him for the role.
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Geo. E. Mcintosh
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
C W. Baxter
Department
Niagara Fruit Growers’ Limited
McIntosh
Ontario Fruit Growers’ Association
Province of
Ontario
Astronomers View Solar Eclipse From Woolal Australia
A Perth despatch to the London Times reports a splendid solar eclipse view from Woolal near Broome with cloudless skies. The U S expedition led by Prof W W Campbell observed a 40000 mile wide corona and a 2500000 mile long streamer, noting totality lasted four seconds longer and began fifteen seconds later than predicted while photographing to test Einstein’s light-bending theory.
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Woolal
Broome
Australia
London Times
Perth
United States
W. W. Campbell
Lick Laboratory
Exchange
Melbourne
New Lamp Burns 94 Air and Wins Government Tests
A novel oil lamp claims to emit a bright white light rivaling gas and electricity. Tested by the U.S. Government and 55 universities, it reportedly burns cleanly with 94 percent fuel efficiency and 6 percent kerosene, offering free trials and local agency income opportunities.
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U.S
Johnson
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Britain Builds Aerial Cruiser Says Fairy Aircraft Developments
The Daily Chronicle aviation correspondent reports a British winged aerial cruiser by Fairy Aviation Company nearing completion. It is metal built with about 3000 horsepower, designed for long overseas flights without refueling, and weighs 15 tons. A second British air service leviathan is a steel-tubing winged troop transport for 25 soldiers over long distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Chronicle
Fairy Aviation Company
British Air Service
Music Lover Draws Line Over Harping Wife
A music lover stands firm against a wife who endlessly harps on one string, setting a boundary on domestic harmony and personal peace.
Saskatchewan first provincial government cheque on display
The first cheque issued by the Saskatchewan Provincial Government as a corporate body is exhibited in the Provincial Museum at the Parliament Buildings Regina. Dated September 25 1955 it is for 30 dollars payable to Dr E A Armstrong then veterinarian for the Department of Agriculture. The voucher was approved by J R C Honeyman Deputy Commissioner of the Department.
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Saskatchewan
Parliament
Regina
E. A Armstrong
Department of Agriculture
J. R. C. Honeyman
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Ew.gillett Company Limited
Metueea
Ponrerat
Crown Prince of
Japan
Pas Lumber Company
Raleigh Wyoming Coal Company
Glenmrogers
W.va
Castoria
Baby
B.C
Bilious
Stanfield
United
New Fruit Commissioner
Board of Railway Commissioners
Britain
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Dominion Express
Adies
National Manufacturing Co
Mae
Shoe Polish
Mae Celera
Dodds
Liniment
America
H. Clay Clover Co., Inc
24Th St
U.S.A
Wrought Iron Range Co of Canada, Limited
King St. W
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