Removal of Friction and Strife in World Peace Efforts
The article outlines the League of Nations aims to reduce suspicions and military buildup after WWI. It highlights disarmament, international goodwill, and the International Labour Office improving workers’ living standards. It notes trade barriers as a major source of conflict and discusses Briand’s United States of Europe and a Franco British tariff holiday as paths to freer trade and cooperation.
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Organization of the
League of Nations
Europe
League
International Labor Office
Briand
United States of Europe
Great Britain
United States of America
Canada
United States
Canadian Pacific Railway Unveils Fall Winter Time Table
The CPR introduces fall and winter schedule changes effective Sunday September 29. The new timetable across the system alters passenger train services with several notable route and timing adjustments.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Farmer's Wife Sees Relief From Lydia E. Pinkham
Wilton Ontario report praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life. Woman describes relief from heat flashes and heavy limbs after trying the remedy, noting she can again perform farm work and has advised others to use it. Ontario readers urged to inquire locally.
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Wilton
Ont
Lydia F. Pinkham
Ontario
Company Improves Transcontinental Train Schedules
The speeding up of continental trains saves the Coast Traveller about ten hours and aligns with the company policy to keep abreast of the times and provide the best possible service. Ticket agents hold complete information accessible to the public.
Sheep ranching expanding in Western Canada and a Darwin chair
The Department of Agriculture notes growth in Western Canada with sheep stock moving from Alberta to British Columbia interior towns. In 1928 range ewes demand outpaced supply, a trend expected to continue. Visitors to Kent can view Darwin’s work chair and writing board, while chrysanthemums arrived in England from China around 1790.
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Canada
British Columbia
Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Charles Darwin
Kent
England
Darwin
A Don't Get Excited Club Proposed for New Era
The article argues for a nationwide club to prevent overreaction to minor annoyances. It laments habitual agitation and advocates poise and self control to conserve human energy for bigger issues. It envisions a movement that could usher in a calmer era.
Rheumatic Relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Victorian era promotional note claims rheumatism is a blood problem and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the cure. Personal testimony from Henry E Amiro of Lower East Publico Nova Scotia describes severe acute rheumatism and full recovery after using about a dozen boxes, with endorsement to sufferers. Pills are available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Henry E. Amiro
Lower East Publico
N.S
Canada Leads Wheat Exports in 1927 28 Crop Year
Canada tops wheat exports in 1927 28 with 255 062 278 bushels followed by the United States 168 307 000 and Argentina 155 258 000 The world production total reached 4 815 400 000 bushels with Canada third after Russia and the United States An unrelated asthma remedy ad urges readers to try Dr J D Kellogg’s asthma remedy promising relief and easier breathing.
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Canada
United States
Argentine
Australia
Bureau of Statistics
Russia
Bananas Banned in Italy Over Nonproduction Policy
A note states Italy bans bananas because they do not grow domestically or in its colonies. The protection measure is described as carried out to the limit.
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Italy
Worms Extermination Seller Promises Child Protection
A broadsheet notice warns that worms can cause convulsions and death in children and promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a protective remedy for families.
Lead Pencil Usage in the United States Surges
The article notes that Americans dispose of over a million lead pencils annually, reflecting widespread use across households and offices. It highlights consumer habits contributing to pencil consumption and frames the issue within broader writing instrument trends.
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United States
Mystery of Steel Hardening and Its Modern Secrets
W H Eisman notes the secrecy around steel treating has faded as modern methods reach Damascus level claims. Dr W S Carnes of Canton produces a carbon vanadium sword that can be wound around an arm yet remains ductile. The piece traces historical practices, such as potatoes aiding hardening, and mentions late war scarcity of Sheffield water for steel quality.
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America
W. H. Eisman
American Society For Steel Treating
Damascus
W.S. Carnes
Canton
Ohio
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Sheffield
England
Daring Musketeers of the Air At Camp Borden
Four Canadian aviators from Camp Borden thrill crowds with daring solo and formation stunts in Siskin pursuit planes. They demonstrate high skill in finishing novice training with eye catching maneuvers including high altitude formation starts then inverted climbs.
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Camp Borden
Canada
C. McEwen
David A. Harding
E. McNab
E. A. McGowan
United States
Musketeers
Cleveland
Ohio
Flers
Travelled sailor boasts world knowledge on train
A sailor boasts he has traveled around and under the world, claiming extensive knowledge of many ports. He tells a passenger that he has done coal loading and seen much of the world, implying travel and experience beyond simple geography.
Dominion water power progress midyear review
The mid year review of water power progress issued by Hon Charles Stewart Minister of the Interior shows almost 200000 h p added to the Dominion s total within the half year. Many have been relieved of coins by Holloway s Corn Remover. It has a power of its own that will be found effective.
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Charles Stewart
Holloway
Manitoba to establish sanitorium for TB children
The government allocates 250000 from last legislature to build a tuberculosis sanitorium for children in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The project aims to provide care and facilities for ill children under provincial oversight.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Stop Colds with Minard's Liniment
Apples imported into England from Australia must in the future measure not less than two and one quarter inches in diameter Hindu surgeons in early times used more than 100 different surgical instruments and performed difficult operations.
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England
Australia
Election Voting Penalty Noted in Czecho Slovakia
A report notes a penalty for failing to vote in elections in Czecho Slovakia. The article describes enforcement measures and the potential consequences for eligible voters who abstain from casting ballots.
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Czecho- Slovakia
Postal revenue returns to three year level
Postal revenue reaches parity with levels from three years earlier despite the 2 cent letter rate in Canada the United States and Mexico. Within the Empire on Christmas Day 1928 the revenue for the year ended March 31 1926 was 31 025 000 and for the year ended March last was 31 170 000.
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Canada
United States
Mexico
Empire
Census to be taken in more than 200 countries and colonies
A global census effort aims to survey over 200 nations and dependent territories. The initiative plans comprehensive data collection across diverse populations, sexes, ages, and dwelling types to compile a detailed world demographic snapshot.
Rubber Varieties From Over 300 Tropical Trees
A science note states that rubber can be sourced from more than 300 different tropical tree varieties. The finding highlights botanical diversity and potential suppliers for rubber production.
Diamonds From Sugar Scientist Sparkler Made In Lab
Predictions say large beautiful real diamonds can be produced by man. Professor J Willard Hershey of McPherson College demonstrated at the American Chemical Society in Minneapolis by placing a sugar crystal on a slide and applying about ten tons per square inch pressure to create a real diamond in his laboratory.
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American Chemical Society
Minneapolis
J. Willard Hershey
McPherson College
McPherson
Kansas
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China
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Thomas
Minard
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Montreal
Toronto
Windsor
Vancouve
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