Immigration and Western Prosperity Through Immigration Policy
An essay argues that Canada can boost farmers, laborers, and city workers through an aggressive immigration policy. More settlers would expand demand for goods, building materials, rail freight, and pay for new factories and schools, while easing high grain and coal transport costs. It contends railways require population to justify service and calls for intensified settlement to unlock Western prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Agere
Canada
Beoe
Wei
United States
National Rithwave
Sir Henry Thornton
Elier
Torough
How Santa Claus Got His Name Story of St Nicholas Eve Gift
A broken tale recounts a poor father with three daughters fearing ruin and worse. On St Nicholas Day in the morning a miracle arrives as each daughter finds a gift, altering their fate and the legend of Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Ontario letter helps explain hidden nervous troubles
A reader from Charlea Le Iagersoll Ontario describes sleeplessness instability and indigestion as early signs of nervous weakness. The letter emphasizes how healthy appearance can mask underlying nerve strain and suggests seeking relief from persistent symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
LL. Gregory
Charlea le. E
Iagersoll
Bers
Aenbee
The Santa Claus origins in New Amsterdam days
The article traces theGift giving legend from Dutch settlers calling it San Nicolaas to Santa Claus. It notes secrecy of presents on Christmas Eve and explains how children wake to gifts, implying a mysterious benefactor behind the holiday tradition and nickname evolution from San Nicolaas to Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
New York
New Amsterdam
San Nicolaas
San Nicolaus
Santa Claus
Honey Harvest Totals in British Columbia for 1922
Provincial apiarist records show over 700000 pounds of honey collected in 1922 across British Columbia. Kootenzy bees and Okanagan Thompson valleys produced about 53 tons and 50 tons respectively, with Vancouver Island Gulf Islands contributing 29 tons and Greater Vancouver Westminster 24 tons. The Fraser Valley led production, composing about 200 tons.
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British Columbia
Okanagan
Thompson Valleys
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands
Greater Vancouver
Westminster
Fraser Valley
People Return to Ypres as Rebuilding Accelerates
About 13 000 residents return to Ypres Belgium more than two thirds of the prewar population. They occupy cellars and temporary huts while rebuilding continues as quickly as possible under wartime conditions.
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Belgium
Ypres
Christmas Customs Worldwide From Ancient Beliefs To Modern Festivities
The article surveys Christmas observances across regions, noting mistletoe’s sacred status in ancient times, yule candles on tables, and regional practices in Japan France Bulgaria Wales Australia Peru Austria Lyons, the Russian belief in the guiding Christmas star, and a Lyons hospital welcome for the first baby on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Bulgeria
Australia
Peru
Foundling Hospital
Lyons
France
Christ
Austria
Bethlehem
A Splendid Medicine for the Children
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative for children, claiming quick digestion regulation and no harmful drugs. A Saskatchewan mother testimonial from Mrs. A D West praises their reliability, with the product sold by dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. West
Loveburn
Sask
Dr. Williams ' Medicine Co
Jyrackville, Ont
Discovery of a Larger Sun Reported by Dutch Scientist
A Dutch scientist claims a celestial body vastly larger than the sun exists in space and may remain for now. The piece also mentions health ads for Dr J D Kellogg asthma remedy and a note on ancient Roman gold used for teeth.
Canadian Pacific Excursions To Central States
Canada Pacific Railway offers daily round trip excursion tickets from December 1 1925 to January 31 1923 to numerous Central States including Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Chicago Des Moines Omaha and more. Tickets have a three month final return limit and are marketed as a affordable way to visit home in the south. Full details available from any Canadian Pacific agent. Bass note references trains to Rome blocked by locusts in 1921 and a product note for Alloard’s Liniment.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Central States
Minneapolis
Mina
St.Paul
Mion
Duluth
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Fort Dodge
Council Blutts
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Begin To Get Serious Catarrhozone Advertisement
A vintage ad promotes Catarrhozone to treat throat irritation and coughs. It claims it heals affected spots, eases breathing, clears phlegm, and prevents colds. The text touts daily use and three sizes priced for two months at $1.00, 25c, with broad distribution.
Christmas Customs From Ancient Times Across Europe
The article surveys Christmas and Yule traditions from Rome to Scandinavia, detailing Saturnalia roots, King Alfred revelry, Twelfth Night festival dates, and customs in Peru, the Alps, Poland, Northern Germany, and Scandinavia. It notes Yule logs, gift exchanges, and household shoe lines symbolizing peace, plus a brief ad for Miller's Worm Powders claiming worm protection and health benefits for children.
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England
Alfred
Peru
Alps
Poland
Germany
Scandinavia
Thor
Odin
Too Much Salt Injurous Warns French Doctors
Two French physicians Dr Len Flere and Dr Levesgie warn against excess gall in flavoring food. A paper before the French Hospitals Medical Society cites a case where overeating gall damaged the stomach and brain.
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Lenflere
Levesgie
French Hospitals Medical Society
Light Speed Statement
The text asserts that light travels at 186000 miles per second, describing it as the fastest phenomenon.
Christmas Boxes and Ancient Gifts in Sailors Prayers
Reading from a historical sketch, the piece notes Christmas boxes given to priests for masses, a custom evolving into charitable begging by the poor, tied to the memory of the Wise Men and the Christian gift exchange spirit. It also advertises Dr Thomas' Electric Oil as a remedy for sprains and bruises with swelling and pain relief claims.
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Greece
Thomas
Magazine subscription costs rise in Russia
In Russia it costs more than twice on Touch to subscribe for a magazine for two months as it does for one month. The publishers have to make allowance for the expected depreciation of the ruble.
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Russia
Splines Armory in Canadian Tree-Porcu Pine Document
Splines with barbs travel forward into enemy flesh. described as the tree-porcu pine’s natural weapon.
Medalia Potteries Limited Expands Into Whiteware
Medicine Hat stoneware firm Medalia Potteries Limited increases capital to five hundred thousand dollars and reorganizes from Medalin Company to Medalia Potteries. Previously focused on crocks rags and mixing bowls, the company plans whiteware production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medalia Stoneware, Limited
Mercina Hat
Medalia Potteries, Limited
Medalin Company
Minard’s Liniment Adds Eight Cents to Apple Price
A brief Local Commerce note from the Birmingham News reports that Minard’s Liniment is cited as adding about eight cents to the price of a share of apples. The item reflects street market pricing effects and consumer costs in the period.
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Immigration and Business
B. C. Honey
Canadian Pacific
Rome
Castors
Merrie Old England
Scott's
Molt & Bowne
Toroeta
Medicine Hat
Minard
Ofstemper
Raisins Supreme Pie Raisin Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Hip
Fresno
California
Dept
Freme
Sracer
Provincu
MacDonald
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