Small Things Build Big Outcomes, Says Wall Street Reflection
A column argues that big achievements stem from tiny steps and pennies saved. It cites Trinity Church in New York City, founded 233 years ago, now holding millions in real estate and generating substantial annual revenue, as a lesson in humble beginnings and patient growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saunders
Trinity Church
New York City
Wall Street
New York
Financial District
Trinity Church Corporation
Trinity
Wall Street Journal
William III
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan Island
Ringling Brothers Consolidates Largest Circus Empire
John Ringling, once a singing clown, becomes supreme ring master after buying five top rivals for several million dollars. The Ringling group now controls Sells Floto Hagenback Wallace Sparks John Robinson's and Al G Barnes shows with their tents menageries and winter quarters. The story notes the frequent absence of the man who thinks he's "it" in Who's Who.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Ringling
Sells Floto
Hagenback Wallace
Sparks
John Robinson
al G. Barnes
Alberta Calves Ordered for Dakota Boys and Girls Clubs
North Dakota State University has placed an order with Alberta Calves for 1 000 calves to be distributed to boys and girls baby beef clubs across North Dakota. Calves arrive in October and will be fattened through winter for spring stock shows, supporting livestock production improvement efforts. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is advertised as a remedy for sore throat and quinsy, with a sugar rinse to improve palatability and prevent ulceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross
Southern Alberta
North Dakota State University
North Dakota
Thomas
Gratifying Progress In Tree Planting In 1928 inspections show 83 percent in very good condition
Tree plantations on prairie farms using Forest Service stock from Indian Head and Sutherland Saskatchewan were 83 percent very good, 14 percent fair, and 3 percent poor. The note adds a later remark listing five types of United States currency: silver certificates, gold certificates, federal reserve notes, national bank notes, and U.S. notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Indian Head
Sutherland
Saskatchewan
United States
Federal Reserve
National Bank
U.S
Tragic Quebec inquest recounts two starving brothers
In Roberval Quebec the coroner’s jury heard how 19 year old Rene Courtois died of hunger in northern woods after an August disappearance. His 12 year old brother Michael survived nearly two months with roots and fish bones as they wandered 450 miles from civilization. They kept a two month fire with two matches. rescue left Michael physically wrecked but mentally restored. The jury found death by starvation and misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Courtois
Rene
Roberval
Quebec
Rene Courtois
Michael
René Courtois
Feeling worn out and how pink pills aid blood
An ad explains headaches back pain and weariness signal thin blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a fast remedy. It cites Mrs Howard King of Truro Nova Scotia who recovered strength after months of use and notes pills are available by mail or from medicine dealers at 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard King
R.R. 5
Truro
N.S
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Lord Queensborough Tours Canada Sees Rich Mineral Wealth
Lord Queensborough, chairman of the London advisory board of Canadian Securities Limited, praised Canada's mineral development after touring northern Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. He said his forthcoming report on Dominion investments would be favorable. Rub It In For Lame Back ad notes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil provides relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lord Queensborough
London
Canadian Securities, Limited
Toronto
Dominion
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Firebrick and Fireclay Products Across Canada
Firebricks and fireclay shapes are made from domestic and imported clays in Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Refractory silica bricks are produced in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
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Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Minard's Liniment Evidence and a Manchester Sexton
A Manchester sexton testifies to 50 years of Minard's Liniment use and notes a concise death entry: a male infant aged three months, unmarried, with no room for doubt about the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Manchester
Bracken Announces Manitoba Relief Construction Plan
Premier John Bracken unveiled a winter relief program totaling 725000 for Manitoba. Projects include a 225000 unit at Selkirk Mental Hospital, 200000 for the first Whitemouth to Ontario boundary section of the trans Canada highway, and 300000 to finish the Headingly provincial jail. The legislature approved these appropriations at the last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Bracken
Dominion
Selkirk Mental Hospital
Whitemouth
Ontario
Headingly
Highway to the North Advocates Northern Road Link
Explorer Dr V Stefansson after a Churchill trip offers to aid efforts for a highway from The Pas to northern points connecting with continental roads. He calls it a step toward opening the north and boosting civilization and tourism in Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Canada
Hadwen to Lead Ontario Research Foundation Veterinary Science
Dr. Seymour Hadwen, research professor of animal diseases at the University of Saskatchewan, leaves Saskatoon for Toronto to direct veterinary science at the Ontario Research Foundation. He hails from Manchester and will work under chairman Sir Joseph Flavelle as the foundation, supported by Ontario firms and the government, seeks further studies on sunlight effects, cattle parasites, and fur colour changes in winter wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Hadwen
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Toronto
Ontario Research Foundation
Ontario
Sir Joseph Flavelle
Hadwen
Manchester
England
Amputations Association Holds Eighth Annual Convention
Delegates from across Canada gathered at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal for the eighth annual convention of the Amputations Association of the Great War. Dominion officers include A. E. Lambert president and A. Sutcliffe secretary-treasurer. W. D. Davies and others served as executives. Dias Las Schlesanger spoke on the shared bond of suffering with disabled U.S. veterans.
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Canada
Amputations Association of the
Mount Royal
Montreal
Sir Arthur Currie
Dominion
A. E. Lambert
Ont
A. Palmer
British Columbia
H. Gendron
Quebec
A. Sutcliffe
Ontario
A. Blain
Saskatchewan
C. J. Brown
T. B. Chettle
Manitoba
R. Myers
Dias Las Schlesanger
U.S
Prospecting Activity Reports Strong Claim Staking in Manitoba
The 1928 mining data show 7,335 claims in the Pas Mining district 1,400 in the Cold Lake district and 2,118 in the Winnipeg district. Currently over 20,000 mineral claims are recorded in Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan indicating robust prospecting activity.
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Manitoba
Northern
Saskatchewan
Pas
Cold Lake
Winnipeg
Minards Liniment The King of Pain
Sunday work in Russia ends rest day as government introduces a continuous production week. Employees keep regular hours while others continue work without a weekly rest day.
Dominion Lands Commissioner J W Martin Appointed
J W Martin is named commissioner of Dominion Lands in the Department of the Interior succeeding the late J W Greenway. Martin has served as acting commissioner since Greenway died about a year ago and has long experience in the department. He was born in Goderich in 1879 and held posts from dominion lands agent at Lethbridge to acting superintendent at Edmonton.
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J. W. Martin
Dominion Lands
Department of the Interior
J. W. Greenway
Martin
Greenway
Mr. Martin
Goderich
Peace River
Lethbridge
Dominion
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Ottawa
Mrs Speeks And Urges Active Stance For The Nation
The piece questions whether the country should stay passive or take decisive action. It contrasts folded arms and pockets with engaged leadership and public responsibility. It argues for active civic participation and stronger national resolve.
Minard's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Corn Ailments
Advertising copy touts Minard's Liniment as an effective remedy to kill corn pain and speed recovery. The claim emphasizes fast relief and easy application, typical of period medicinal ads.
Your Kids Need Sugar Wrigley’s Ad Promises Bright Response
An old WRIGLEY’S advertisement urges parents to give children sugar and flavor to see how boys and girls respond. The copy emphasizes sweetness as a measure of appeal and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigley’s
Population of Australia Shows 1928 Rise in Population
Population of Australia at December 31 1928 was 6 336 786 up 101 932 from the year before. New Zealand stands at 1 466 952 with an increase of 16 862. State figures given for New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania. The six capital cities total 3 018 248.
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Australia
Commonwalth
New Zealand
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief from Severe Attacks
The ad extols Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a marvellous preparation that relieves severe asthma. It urges sufferers to obtain the remedy from their druggist without delay, claiming years of relief for thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Millions Spent on Hotels to Accommodate Canadian Visitors
The article notes that new hotels and those under construction across various Canadian cities total over 32.9 million dollars in cost aimed at boosting visitor accommodation. It highlights extensive spending on hospitality infrastructure to welcome guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Blood flow figures from historical note
A brief scientific remark states that blood travels through the heart at roughly seven miles per hour, illustrating early cardiovascular understanding.
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Aati
Supreme
Dakota
Corns Instant All Ee Putnams Corn Extractor
Is. Charles
Eotitle
Borren Co
Larren, Dept.b
St. Paul St. West
Stefansson
Amputation Association
Russia
Federal Department
Europe
Japan
U.S. Department of Commerce
Commonwealth
CIA
Sybilla Spahr
Kitchener Tonsilitis CO
Kitchener
Ppleford Paper
Hamilton
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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