New Immigration Policy Emphasizes Careful Selection and Guidance
Hon Charles Stewart outlines Canada's immigration and land settlement plan stressing two core elements: careful selection of immigrants in origin and wise direction after arrival. The policy aims to prevent dropouts to the United States and failures due to misplacement, promoting settlement near railways and in accessible areas with local club support and amortization-based land sales.
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Canada
Charles Stewart
United States
Lease Powers Expanded for Western School Lands
Amendments to the regulations grant the Minister of the Interior authority to lease vacant school lands in western provinces for recreational and exhibition uses. The former regulations were judged by the Department of Justice as lacking adequate leasing power for these purposes.
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Minister of the Interior
Department of Justice
Edmonton Band to Tour United States for Six Months
The Edmonton Great War Veterans Association military band will depart in November for a six month U S tour. The itinerary includes a concert before President Harding in Washington and carries strong endorsement from Canada's top leaders the Governor General and the Prime Minister.
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Edmonton
New Building Material Converts Shell Boxes to Wall Blocks
New Building Material Europe experiments with cement-filled shell boxes from front transport to create hollow tile like blocks. Dried cement forms strong walls and offers a low cost substitute amid brick shortages during the reconstruction era.
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Europe
Do you feel like this when you wak en
An old ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a liver tonic to tone and stimulate the body. It promises relief from fatigue and digestive issues within days and claims thousands have proven benefits. Available in 25 cent boxes from The Carrhozone Co Montreal.
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Dr. Hamilton
Arrhozone Co
Montreal
The Coming of Better Times for Canada's West
Hon. J. H. King, Minister of Public Works, told Victoria that Canada’s prosperity hinges on western development. He said the federal government would work with provinces to boost immigration and railroad facilities, forecasting another era of prosperity like before the Great War.
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Canada
J. H. King
British Columbia
Victoria
Dr King
Lake Balaton Dries Up As Geologists Cite Volcanic Changes
The Hungarian lake Balaton, the region’s largest at 360 square miles, is gradually shrinking with water retreating up to a mile from old shores. Despite recent rains, officials cannot explain the drying. Geologists point to volcanic changes in the lake bed as the cause.
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Hungary
Balaton
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Relieves Catarrhal Deafness
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. The remedy is claimed to act constitutionally through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions, with circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Keep Children Healthy With Baby's Own Tablets
Nine tenths of children's ailments stem from bowel and stomach derangements. Baby's Own Tablets are described as a mild thorough laxative that reliably protects babies and growing children from related ills. Mrs. W. B. Coolledge of Sarnia Ontario endorses them for three years of use, noting easy administration and savings on doctor bills. Sold by druggists or 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams' Medicines Co Brockville Ontario.
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W. B. Coolledge
Sarnia
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicines Co
Brockville
Why the wars ended or worsened peace says Hamilton
General Ian Hamilton asks why the Boer war eased South Africa’s feuds while the great war spread race hatred and ruin across Europe and beyond. He cites memorial ideals and argues the Versailles Treaty failed to align with the intentions of the fallen.
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Ian Hamilton
South Africa
Ireland
Near East
Europe
Pictures in the Album Reflecting Changing Fashion Through Time
A Regina Daily Post piece muses on photo habits from studios and family albums. It notes that only about fifteen percent have formal portraits, while snapshots and yearly fashions reveal how styles evolve. The column compares past and future perceptions of dressing and culture.
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Regina Daily Post
Rub it In for Lame Back
An advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claims rapid relief from a lame back. It asserts the skin absorbs the oil instantly and penetrates tissues to bring speedy relief. The copy emphasizes the liniment sinks in and the pain goes away, calling it an excellent article.
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Thomas
Ancient Egyptian vanity bottle found with mummies
Archaeologists uncovered small bottles dating about two thousand years old alongside Egyptian women mummies. The vessels contained stibium, a powdered antimony preparation used to darken eyelids and pencil eyebrows, reflecting beauty routines of fashion-conscious ancient Egyptians.
Walkerton Telescope Urges Farmers in 19th Century Vote Pact
The Walkerton Telescope reprints a Walkerton paper article from fifteen years ago urging farmers to pledge support for every candidate in Parliament to use his vote and influence to push a law banning automobiles from public highways.
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Walkerton Telescope
Walkerton
Kincardine Review
Canadians Should Market Their Vast Tourist Playground
Essay praises Canadian travel as a core civic value and economic asset. It highlights Canada from Maritime provinces to the Pacific, Jasper Park Lodge, Mount Robson Park, and compares tourist revenue to California and Maine. It urges government action, better roads, and developed lodges to unlock this asset.
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Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Lower
St. Lawrence
Pacific Coast
Maritimé Provinces
Quebec
Ontario
Rocky Mountains
Canadian National Railways
Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper Park
Mount Robson Park
Jasper Station
Mount Robson
Canadian Rockies
British Columbia
California
Washington
Oregon
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Maine
Toronto
Practice Makes Perfect After Years of Marriage
A quotation notes that after several years of marriage a woman plans a dinner party edits her attire and decor while automatically kissing her husband goodbye after breakfast.
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Helen Rowland
Population ranking of British cities after London
The passage notes Glasgow with 1,900,000 inhabitants and Birmingham with 890,000, ranking second and third in population after London. It presents a concise census style listing of city sizes.
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London
Glasgow
Birmingham
Tanlac Promises Weight Gain for Underweight Listeners
Tanlac is advertised as a remedy for stomach trouble and underweight people. A Winnipeg user, Mrs. M. Sanderson, claims the medicine helped her gain twelve pounds and feel better after persistent weakness and poor appetite. The ad emphasizes Tanlac restoring nourishment and boosting overall health, urging readers to buy from a local druggist.
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Tanlac
M. Sanderson
Anderson Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Fear of War Cited as Path to Unwisdom by Cecil
Lord Robert Cecil warns that fear of war breeds unwisdom and prompts militarization across Europe. He cites Russia’s troop buildup reducing reproductive work, France’s Rhine occupation, and a broader push toward destructive tech and air power.
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Lord Robert Cecil
Europe
Russia
France
Rhine
Germany
England
Prevent Ulcerated Throat with Eclectric Oil
At first sore throat symptoms that presage ulceration, take a spoonful of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with a little sugar to aid palatability. It will allay irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling. Those prone to quinsy have made themselves immune to attack.
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Thomas
Absentees List Highlighting League of Nations Members
The Atlantic article notes absentees among League supporters, listing Abyssinia Afghanistan Ecuador Germany Hungary Iceland Mexico Russia Turkey and the United States in Raymond B. Fosdick commentary. The piece contrasts absence with the called membership and frames the roll as more easily called than read.
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The
League (of Nations
Abyssinia
Afghanistan
Wcuador
Germany
Hungry
Iceland
Mexico
Russia
Turkey
United States
Raymond B. Fosdick
Atlantic
Dutch law values white testimony over natives in East Indian possessions
In their East Indian possessions the Dutch enforce a statute that the testimony of one white man equals that of seven natives. This legal principle, reflecting colonial racial bias, underpins court proceedings and social control in the colonial territory.
Nut Trees Said to Nourish Global Population
A report claims the world nut trees could provide sustenance for all people. The statement emphasizes the potential impact of diverse edible trees on global food security.
Mother saves daughter's health in Pinkham advertisement
A Prairie mother praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for female troubles. The letter from Max Berzer of Lumsden Saskatchewan recounts good results for menstrual issues and encourages women to consult neighbors who use the remedy. The ad notes the product has helped for nearly fifty years and remains a common choice in communities.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lumsden
Saskatchewan
Mars
Max Berzer
Lydia EB. Pinkham
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