Alberta and Saskatchewan celebrate twenty five years as provinces
The first week of September marks the silver anniversary of Alberta and Saskatchewan joining Confederation. The provinces have grown from 250 000 each to over 1.5 million people and 27 Commons representatives, with major railway, education, and infrastructure development transforming the West. Despite wartime and current economic slowdowns, the article urges preparation for further expansion and prosperity in the next quarter century.
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Twin Prairie
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canadian Confederation
North West Territories
House of Commons
Canada
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Ife
Cherry Pit Oil Discovery Sparks Chemist Interest
Chemists report a valuable oil extracted from cherry pits that could serve as a high grade salad dressing and a key ingredient in cosmetics. Early tests indicate potential applications in flavoring and product formulation.
New Oil From Sour Cherries Likely To Catch On
The article notes that about a hundred million pounds of sour cherries are canned yearly in Michigan Wisconsin and New York and suggests the new oil from these cherries will become popular.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Agriculture Leads Canada With Half Of Population Employed
Canada’s primary industry Agriculture accounts for about half of the population’s employment and produces an annual value nearing two billion dollars. It stands as the leading sector when considering dependent subsidiary industries and overall enterprise.
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Canada
Salt Production in Canada 1929 Yields 330000 Tons
Canada produced 330 264 tons of salt in 1929 valued at 1 578 086 dollars, up from 299 445 tons valued at 1 495 971 the previous year. Salt deposits exist in all provinces but commercial output focuses on Ontario and Nova Scotia.
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Canada
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Experiments With Rockets at Roswell by Goddard Funded
Danil Guggenheim funds rocket tests led by Professor Robert H Goddard of Clark University Worcester Massachusetts at Roswell New Mexico. The plan includes rockets reaching 50 to 75 miles with gas propulsion parachute control and instruments to measure air at altitude. Work timeline remains undecided pending prep completion.
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Danil Guggenheim
Robert H Goddard
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Roswell
N.M
Goddard
Smithsonian Institution
Carnegie Institution
Guggenheim
Earth
Baby's Own Tablets Offer For Childhood Ailments
The article explains malnutrition in children stems from stomach and bowel weakness and worms. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets to treat digestion, constipation, indigestion, fevers, worms, and teething pain. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Polite Leaders At The Top Boycott Harshness In Business
The Toronto Globe notes that truly great men advance with courtesy, treating reporters well and declining to publish unless they have something to say. A separate item promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a mild yet effective worm control for children.
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Toronto Globe
Ear waxwork highlights Dresden Hygiene Museum
A wax model longer than three feet, now on display at the German hygiene museum in Dresden, illustrates every organ involved in hearing. The exhibit helps visitors trace how sound waves travel to the brain and become perception.
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German Hygiene Museum
Dresden
Germany
Castoria Soothes and Cares for Children’s Remedies
Castoria is a pure vegetable preparation praised for soothing colic and helping sleep. It calms diarrheal symptoms, eases constipation, and aids overall bowel regulation in children. Sold in every drugstore with Charles H. Fletcher signature on the genuine bottle.
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Dee
Chas. H. Fletcher
Honourable Irene Parlby to Represent Canada at Geneva
Hon. Mary Irene Parlby of Alberta is chosen by the Conservative Prime Minister to represent Canada at the League of Nations assembly in Geneva this year. The article notes Parlby’s rise with Canada’s women’s political gains and her earlier roles in Alberta, including UFWAs presidency and university board service. It mentions her London birth in 1868 and her marriage in 1897 to Walter Parlby. It reflects on her international role and advocacy for Canadians abroad.
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Canada
Geneva
Irene Parlby
Alberta
Assembly of the League of Nations
Sue OF Petight
Privy Council
Senate
Catrine Wilson
Robert Borden
Council of the League
Thomas Chapais
Mary Irene Parlby
Eccleston Square
London
England
Ernest Lindsey Marryat
Elizabeth Lynch Marryat
Mince twelve medium sized carrot rots with eggs and cheese
Betty Barclay lists a week recipe using sliced carrots simmered until tender then baked with cheese. A mixture of eggs and milk thickens and is poured over the carrots with extra cheese on top before baking in a water bath.
Women pledge to buy Empire goods in Vancouver campaign
Vancouver Council of Women reports over 2 000 sign pledge cards urging shoppers to seek British Columbia or Empire products. With 70 affiliated groups and 10 000 members, the initiative aims to extend to all signatories who will display the reminder half at home.
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Vancouver
Classic Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Simple pie filling and crust directions with sugar flour butter lemon juice and eggs. Mix dry ingredients with butter and lemon, add milk and yolks, fold in stiff egg white and salt. Bake in one crust, top with meringue or leave plain.
How Famous General Died
General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien was a renowned British officer whose career spanned nearly five decades. He saw action in the Zulu War, Egyptian campaigns, the Sudan, India, and South Africa, led the Contemptibles in World War I, and died in an automobile crash on a quiet English road.
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Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien
Soudan
India
South Africa
Color Theory Claims Sunlight Strengthens Steel
An English scientist proposes that painting steel blue reduces the sun’s heat impact on the metal, potentially strengthening structures. The discovery suggests color may influence material durability.
Salvador Hosts Most Active Volcanoes Worldwide
Statement notes that El Salvador has the greatest number of active volcanoes compared with any country. Mentions Minard's Liniment for Cuts and Abrasions as an included product reference.
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Minard
Conditions Improve as Salada Tea Sales Rise in Canada
Indications of better conditions across Canada are reflected in Salada tea sales, which rose by more than 400000 pounds over the past five months. The gain suggests improving market demand and overall economic tone for Canadian tea distributors.
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Canada
Strawberries Shipmed to Australia from British Columbia
The extension of BC markets for frozen strawberries to Australia was effected recently with 160 cases shipped, weigh ing over two tons. This follows a prior small experimental order. Good prospects are seen for future business along this line.
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British Columbia
Australia
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment for Burns and Sores
An old advertising line touts Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as providing immediate relief for burns and sores, stopping bleeding, preventing blood poisoning, and aiding sore throat and quinsy.
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Douglas
Had No Advantage Inmates Disagree On Vices
Two county farm inmates spar over habits in a short exchange. One boasts he has never smoked chewed or drunk alcohol at 78. The other replies he smokes chews and drinks but sees no clear advantage in virtue.
Big River Fur Company Plans $250000 Saskatchewan Livestock and Fur Ranch
The Big River Fur Company together with Dr. A J Saidh of Biggar announced plans to invest 250000 in a livestock and fur ranch 12 miles northeast of Big River Saskatchewan. The project includes seven leased sections, road construction to Prince Albert National Park, and year round employment for 35 men. Dominion land officials confirmed the lease.
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Big River
Sac
Prince Albert
Big River Fur Company, Ltd
A. J. Saidh
Biggar
Prince Albert National Park
Saidh
Dominion Land
Dr. Saich
Persian Balm Claims Broad Beauty Benefits
Persain Balm is described as irresistibly appealing to women for charm and elegance. It is said to maintain a clear, beautiful complexion with tonic and skin-stimulating effects, leaving skin soft and hands whitened. The product is also touted for men as a hair fixative and cooling shaving lotion and for protecting a child’s delicate skin.
Inspector-Guard Expresses Doubt Over Suspect Escape
Dialogue depicts a country constable confirming exits checked while an inspector questions the escape route. The exchange implies the suspect may have exited through an entrance rather than a guarded exit.
Parson Recieves Brandied Peaches From Parishioner
A clergyman remarks it is the spirit behind the gift of brandied peaches from a member of his congregation that matters more than the fruit itself.
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