Grading of Wheat in Western Canada Faces Frost Fallout
Western Canada suffers a heavy frost in August that lowers wheat grades and jeopardizes prices for farmers. The piece argues grading rules should be studied, not blamed on governments, as Canada’s wheat reputation and research efforts work to determine if frost affects true quality.
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Canada
Prairie Provinces
West
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Progressive
United Farmer
Dominion
Wheat Pools
United Farmer Organizations
Seasonal Tariff Request on U.S. Strawberries by Saanich Growers
A delegation of Saanich fruit growers asked Ottawa for a reasonable seasonal tariff on United States strawberries from May 15 to July 31. They spoke with Revenue Minister W. D. Euler and Health Minister J. H. King in Victoria, seeking careful consideration and possible federal legislation, with Robb to be consulted on return to Ottawa.
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United States
Prairie
British Columbia
Saanich
W. D. Euler
National Revenue
J. H. King
Victoria
Euler
J. A. Robb
Ottawa
Mrs L Shephard Credits Cuthura for Son’s Healing
Mrs L Shephard recounts a boy with an eight week eczema on thumbs arms and itching that kept him from sleep. She says Cuticura Soap and Ointment relieved irritation and after one cake and one box the child was healed. The note is signed Temgie Tach and lists Cuticura Shaving Stick 25¢.
Organizations push for women’s Senate access appeal plan
The Ottawa Citizen reports groups backing women’s right to sit in the Senate. A likely path is government funding for both sides in a Privy Council appeal following a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that women are ineligible for Senate appointment under the B N A Act as it currently stands.
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The
Ottawa Citizen
Senate
Privy Council
Supreme Court of Canada
B.N.A
Hallud as Baby Name Sparks Bible Lore
Dialogue features a mistress and a colored maid debating the baby’s name. The maid asserts the child is named Hallud from the Bible, prompting the mistress’s unfamiliar reaction and a reminder of biblical phrasing.
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Mandy
Hallud
Nansen Sees Arctic Route as Best for Zeppelin Flight
A Berlin prepared Arctic route test for a Europe to United States Zeppelin is led by Fridtjof Nansen. Captain Walter Bruns will command. Weather, expert crew, and a Berlin aeronautic convention set a likely May or June flight window.
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Europe
U.S
Arctic
Fridtjof Nansen
North Atlantic
Walter Bruns
Society of Arctic Research
Berlin
Wiese
Schmidt
Isatchenko
Koenigsberg
Pink Pills Promised Health for Anemic Women
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve restorer for thin impure blood. It claims improved appetite, revived spirits, and better sleep, citing Miss Sarah A McEachern of Brule Nova Scotia who reports dramatic health gains after two months of use. Pills sold for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Williams
Sarah A. McEachern
Brule
N S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Freighters Leaving Hudson Bay for Nova Scotia Ports
Government work on Hudson Bay ends the season as freighters depart for Nova Scotia for winter. Tug Dainty and steamers Canadian Voyager and Odile traveled from Fort Churchill to move materials used in harbor construction.
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Hudson Bay
Nova Scotia
Department of Marine
Dainty
Canadian Voyageur
Odile
Fort Churchill
Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator Praised by Mothers
Many mothers testify to the usefulness of Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator, citing practical experience with its effectiveness in garden pest control.
Noahs Ark Parking Troubles Foretold in Verse
A playful verse recalls Noah steering the Ark for forty days seeking a place to park. The limerick like lines compare biblical voyage challenges to modern parking woes.
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Noah
Graf Zeppelin voyage proves airship practicality for trans ocean span
Captain Walter Bruns, a Zeppelin expert, argues the Graf Zeppelin’s Berlin to United States trip demonstrates airship feasibility for long trans ocean service. He notes worst weather tested the craft’s limits, but stresses airships can endure storms longer than airplanes and offer weather observation advantages. Bruns cites delays as minor compared with ocean vessel standards.
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Walter Bruns
Germany
United States
Dr. Eckener
Captain Brun
Metalophone invention may detect metals and treasure at sea
The Metalophone by W S Clayton emits noises near metal and could detect sunken submarines ships or treasure. Tests off British Columbia showed iron wreckage detection on a salvage steamer and either ear phones or a loud speaker may be used. Also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a proven healing oil blend.
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W. S. Clayton
London Sunday News
Clayton
British Columbia
Wonderful Future For Canada Foresees Vigorous Civilisation
Lord Peel leader of the Empire Parliamentary Party speaks before leaving for the Maritime Provinces. He praises Canada’s developing civilization, expresses affection for the country, and predicts a wonderful future beyond the pioneers’ visions. He asserts Canada moves along the right path toward ambitious goals.
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Lord Peel
England
Robert Peel
Empire Parliamentary Party
Maritime
Lindbergh Family Plans Turkey Trip to Syria and Jerusalem
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh states her son Col Charles A Lindbergh plans a visit to Turkey, then an aerial journey to Syria and Jerusalem to see Christian holy sites. The dispatch from Constantinople via the Egyptian Daily notes the intended travel with his mother.
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Evangeline Lindbergh
Constantinople
Ahran
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Turkey
Syria
Jerusalem
Immigration from U S to Canada rises by a quarter this year
Immigration flows from the United States to Canada increased by 25 percent this year compared with the prior year, signaling stronger cross border movement and policy implications for both nations.
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Canada
United States
Insects Cause Little Loss in Western Provinces
Dominion entomological branch reports overall light losses from pests in the west. Grasshoppers have been scarce this year after former outbreaks, while southern Alberta beet crops show limited red-backed cutworm damage. Bertha army worm hits alfalfa but dusting is expected to control it.
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Dominion Entomological Branch
Alberta
German general appeals to Hindenburg over Freemason lodges
General Eric von Ludendorff, former quartermaster general of the German army, is reported to have appealed to President Hindenburg for aid against Freemason lodges he says have issued a death sentence on him and his revelations of their harmful methods.
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Eric von Ludendorff
von Hindenburg
Canada Sees Growth in League of Nations Support
Thousands of Canadians back the League of Nations with membership rising from under a thousand to nearly fifteen thousand in three years. General secretary notes strong backing from women organizations and majority male members at about 85 percent in British Columbia.
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League of Nations
Canada
British Columbia
Worm Powders Restore Health in Children and Growth
Health cannot be looked for in the child that is subject to worms. Worm powders expel worms and are so beneficial that the systems of little sufferers are restored to healthfulness and satisfactory growth is assured, removing discomforts and dangers of worm infection.
Supreme Court Frees Woman on Habeas Corpus Plea
Senora Alice Cunha Machado was released on a writ of habeas corpus after she argued that her child should not be born in jail. The court granted relief citing human rights concerns surrounding the confinement.
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Senora
Alice Cunha Machado
Supreme Court
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Cuthura
Mal Aotromeara
N. W. VU
Nansen
Explorer
Dr. Thomas
Leas
Maranes
Zeppelin
Thomas
Minard
Lindbergh
Vick Chemical Co
Lee St
Greensboro
North Carolina
U.S. A
Abed
Ludendorff
League of Nations Organization
Aspirin
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