Canada’s Wealth and the Call for Scientific Research
The piece argues Canada holds vast natural resources including metals and grain and must invest in scientific research to unlock their full value. It cites nickel, copper, zinc, coal, iron, and lignite, noting current refining and milling advances, and urges government support for a national research program to sustain long term industrial prosperity.
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Canada
Lloegr
Ontario
Dominion
Fiattien
National Research Council
Taal
Ottawa
Feria
Saskatchewan
United States
Period of Married Life and Life Expectancy Notes
The article discusses life expectancy patterns for couples and individuals with figures suggesting average spans around 80 years for a typical married life. It cites cohorts with figures such as 34 38.3 years for men and mentions a sample couple with an expectancy near 53.6 years.
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Wontag
Fragmented Odds From a Pension Case Narrative
The text outlines probabilities from a mortality scenario: 7 percent of cases both will be dead before the 27.3 average period, 15.6 percent the wife will have died, and 23.6 percent the husband will have died. It reads as a statistical snippet from a larger discussion.
First Woman Plans Non-Stop Trans Atlantic Flight
Agnes Mills, 23, famed across the south as a stunt aviator, announces a non-stop trans Atlantic attempt. Tampa based pilot and Florida’s first licensed woman aviator says she will attempt the solo flight, following talks with Clarence Chamberlain.
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Agnes Mills
South
Ailis Millis
Atlantic
Tampa
Florida
Clarence Chamberlain
Roosevelt Field
Germany
Northern Mann to Open New Arena Next Year
Reports indicate plans to open a Hodson Bay arena in Northern Mann next year with further extending facilities. Large inland wakes in Western Canada threaten millions of pounds of Miah, mostly shipped to Chicago and New York markets, including whitefish sturgeon trout pickerel and tuladt.
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Mann
Canada
Chicago
New York
Radiant Girlhood Restored By Dr Williams Pink Pills
A health ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anaemia and fatigue in women. It cites improved blood, color, appetite, and vitality, with a testimony from Miss C. J. Martin of Kitchener Ontario who reports relief after six boxes. Pills available from local druggists or by mail at 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Misa C. J. Martin
Kitchener
Ont
Sava
Opera costumes sold at London auction from British National Opera Company
Auction in London unloaded vast quantities of costumes and scenery from the British National Opera Company including Caruso worn pieces and the coronation gown from The Virgin Queen worn by Lady Diana Cooper. The gown carried a reserve of 800 and cost 1000 to make as gold and jewel laden display. Also notes on asthma remedies from Kellogg claim prompt help for long neglected cases with letters praising the product.
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British National Opera Company
London
England
Caruso
Diana Cooper
Stewed Celery Recipe Instructions
Scrape and wash celery stalks until no sand remains. Cut into three inch pieces and boil briefly, then drain and simmer twenty minutes with butter or chicken fat sugar pepper and beef broth. Dust with flour and finish with cream.
Persian Bal Skin Aid for Beauty Promoted
An advert proclaims Persian Bal as the sole family aid for skin health and beauty. It claims the product enhances complexions and supports hair and facial care with a focus on natural ingredients.
Editor and Author Clash Over a Rattling Yarn
In a terse exchange the editor declares the story a good yarn, while Anthor presses for more. The editor cuts him short saying the piece isn’t there yet.
German plow pillow promises snore free nights
The Hamilton Spectator muses on a German invention a pillow designed to stop snoring and quiet a restless household. It contemplates gifts for Christmas and the potential reactions of receivers to such a very intimate device.
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Hamilton Spectator
Grizzly Attack Ends With Trapper’s Rescue
Barkerville trapper Hana Iverson escaped a massive grizzly after a rifle jam left him exposed while the bear charged. A police dog restrained the animal, allowing Iverson to reload and kill the bear as he returned from moose hunting.
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Barkerville
Hana Iverson
Indian Point Creek
B.C
Iverson
Hequisite On the Farm Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Farmers are urged to keep Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a ready remedy for illness in the family and as a potent horse and cattle medicine. It serves as a substitute for sweet oil for horses and cattle and is recommended for use when burn injuries occur.
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Thomas
Navigation at Churchill Harbor Sees Ice-Free Window to November
J A Beauchemin, head of the hydrographic survey party at Fort Churchill Harbor and Hudson Bay, says ships can use Churchill port with little shore ice through November. He disputes reports of seven days in ice near Hudson Strait and notes the Acadia voyage studied ice conditions deliberately. The route could serve grain traffic as Montreal shelves close, with gradual traffic growth anticipated.
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Churchill
J.A. Beauchemin
Fort Churchill Harbor
Hudson Bbay
Hudson Strait
Acagia
Great Lakes
Montreal
Hugson Bay
Trafic
Royal Flight Hurried Talk And Prairie Show Winner
The Prince of Wales and his brothers are noted for aviation zeal with the Duke of York a group captain in the RAF and the king’s other sons flying or traveling incognito. In Moose Jaw Saskatchewan a Mereford show champion and farming notes close the article with the value of birds to agriculture.
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Royal Air Force
Daily Express
London
England
Duke of Gloucester
Prince George
Imperial Airways
Saskatchewan
Robert Craikshank
Mocee Jaw
Moose Jaw
Prospecting Activity Shows Heavy Mineral Claim Stakes
The Pas mining district recorded 7 335 mineral claims in 1923, Cold Lake 1 400, and Winnipeg 2 118, reflecting wide prospecting in Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan. Over 20 000 mineral claims are now recorded across the region.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Pas
Cold Lake District
Winnipeg
Sankatchewan
Pains Around Heart Cause Falls In Mrs Vanalstine
Mrs James Vanalstine of Pibroch Man writes she had pains around her heart and suffered with weak smothering spells that would cause her to fall over and need to be picked up and put to bed after using several boxes of remedies.
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James Vanalstine
Pibroch, Man
H. N Pills Backed By Toronto Firm Ad
A dated advertisement touts H. N Pills from The T. Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario, offering a cure promise for lingering health spells. Price is 50c a box, available at druggists or by mail upon receipt of payment.
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T. Milburn Coy Limited
Toronto
Thrillers Dominate Japanese Reading Market Says Magistrate
A Japan survey shows readers now prefer thrillers and detective fiction over romance and fiction. The form has sold up to 300000 volumes, boosting translators of crime and police tales with substantial earnings. The magistrate and constable exchange quips on dramatic dialogue.
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Japan
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