Co Operation in Empire Building and Trade Preferences
The British Government signals a move to extend imperial preferences across Dominions, aiming to deepen trade within the Empire. Canada pioneered preferential policy in 1897. the piece argues for voluntary Empire-wide preferences to boost commerce, immigration, and mutual development among Britain, Canada, Australia, and other dominions.
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Empire Economic Conference
London
Canada
Great Britain
Hobeby
Britain
Australia
British Overseas Dominions
Dominions
Alaska Chicken Ranching Practices
The article notes chicken ranching is popular in Alaska and outlines methods to raise egg production. It advises darkening coops from eight p.m. to eight a.m. in summer and using artificial light in winter to induce laying.
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Alaska
Self winding watch aims to spare winding effort
British inventors claim a self winding wrist watch uses the wearer s movement to wind itself via an oscillating slide with bearings to prevent over winding It should endure a hard day of golf A Brazilian fish swims fast by rippling its large dorsal fin and lacks a tail or back fin Swedish peasants wear mistletoe wood rings to guard against illness
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Brazil
Peanuts Grow From Curiosity to Virginia's $15 Million Crop
Seventy five years ago peanuts were grown in North America mainly as a curiosity by a few planters in Tidewater Virginia and the Carolinas. Now Virginia’s commercial peanut crop yields about $15,000,000 annually.
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North America
Tidewater
Virginia
Carolinas
Bronze Trophy Spotlighted for Western Livestock Teams
A bronze trophy for livestock judging teams from four western provinces will be awarded at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto next November with the winner earning a trip to Chicago to test against U S experts. Donors W C Macdonald Reg'd Inc fund travel and prize aims to boost western mixed farming and breeding.
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Prairies
Toronto
America
Chicago
W. C. Macdonald Reg’d., Inc
Tobacco Manufacturers of
Montreal
West
Sir William Macdonald
Canada
William Macdonald
W. C. Macdonald Reg'd., Inc
Western Canada
United States
Fords
Ilinois
Messrs
Henry Birks & Sons
Winnipeg
Caleary
Vancouver
Western College
Extraordinary Electrical Resilience and Safe Vermifuge Claim
An account notes Lord Kelvin among unusually resistant individuals to electric shocks after he grasped bare copper conductors carrying 560 volts without harm, attributing immunity to dry skin. It also touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a safe vermifuge suitable for delicate children without risk of injury.
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Lord Kelvin
Music in the Home Builds Culture and Family Unity
The piece argues that music in homes, via phonographs or pianos, educates and shapes children, unites families, and guards the home from outside influence. It suggests even a small family orchestra offers practical experience that can aid future professional paths. Minard's Liniment Relieves Cold.
First Railways Timeline and a Comic Anecdote
The article traces the start years of railways in several nations from 1788 to 1839. It also references Holloway's Corn Remover and ends with a humorous dialogue about burglars in a pantry and a pie.
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Holloway
Use Standard Size Envelopes for Prompt Mail
The Post Office weekly bulletin from Ottawa dated October 13 urges use of standard size envelopes to avoid delays. Letters too small may be lost or overlooked, while too large items slow sorting and require hand stamping. To speed handling, use envelopes about 4 inches wide by 4 to 41/4 inches long.
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Post Office
Ottawa
Girls from the British Isles Find Jobs in Saskatchewan
Since 1920 to June 15 1923 four thousand three hundred twenty six girls were brought to Saskatchewan from the British Isles. Only six have returned overseas. Of 45 411 55 advanced, 42 980 98 had been repaid by June 15. Four hundred have repaid no loan in full and the balance 126 paying all but 2 430. The girls came to Canada to stations as household workers.
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Saskatchewan
British Isles
Canada
Zam-buk the powerful herbal antiseptic
An advertisement extols Zam-buk as a rapid healing remedy for skin injuries such as cuts burns and abrasions. It claims pain relief germ elimination and quick recovery with a testimonial from Mes Valmor Savaria praising its effectiveness after a finger injury. The copy advertises availability from chemists at 50 cents.
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Gambok
Mes Valmor Savaria
Morean Sr
Montreal
Cam Bub
Zam-Buk
Impossible District Nurse Scene Ends in Discord
A brief stage moment shows a nurse urging harmony between a wife and her husband. The wife insists they cannot live happily together, highlighting ongoing domestic strife in the Passing Show.
The Fall Weather Hard on Little Ones
Canadian fall weather disrupts routines as warmth shifts to cold and wet days. The ad touts Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co to ease stomach issues and colds, selling at 25 cents a box by dealers or mail order.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Oil of Power as a General Pain Killer
The Eclectric Oil by Dr. Thomas is not claimed to cure all ailments but is praised for wide uses as a general pain killer. Its virtues are cited as proven by those who have tested it and learned by experience.
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Thomas
Christian Churches Sparse in Kansas Counties
In Kansas six counties have no Christian churches and twenty counties report no resident Christian ministers. The claim highlights widespread religious absence across rural areas.
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Kansas
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