Co operation Over Division in Canadian Unity
In Western Canada calls for unity trump racial and religious strife. Leaders Sir Wilfrid Laurier Mackenzie King and R B Bennett urge cooperation to grow Wheat Pools and co operatives, warning that race and creed campaigns harm national progress and raise costs.
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Canada
Ontario
Wilfrid Igler
Mackenzie King
R. B. Bennett
Dominion
Magog
Quebec
Bennett
Cungva
Centicook
Western
West
United Farmers
Nnons
Learning From Canada and United States
Nations realize folly of arming against each other and renouncing war remains the norm within the Empire. The essay argues that Canada and the United States have never formally renounced war but in practice do not arm against each other. It reflects on broader peace proposals for empire relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
Britain
Dominions
Madras
Bombay
Bengal
Bchar
Canada
United States
British Empire
Ontario Offers Free Insulin Distribution Program
The Ontario Government distributes free insulin to diabetes patients at over 2 million units per month on average. Health Minister Forbes Godfrey announced that April distribution totaled 1,020,000 units. A total of 524 patients receive treatment in Ontario with a per patient cost of 35.00 for manufacture and distribution in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Forbes Godfrey
Central Office Building For Canadian Wheat Pool
The Canadian Wheat Pool plans a new central office in Winnipes near completion. The building features modern granite faced construction and will cost about 61,000 dollars. The Pool operates to move grain exports worldwide with daily turnover around one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Weat Pool
Winnipes
St Vitus Dance cure touted by pink pills maker
A historical notice describes St Vitus Dance a nervous childhood disorder with facial and limb twitching and impaired speech. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich blood and cites Mrs Bowen of Bath Ontario as evidence of dramatic improvement after using six boxes. The ad promotes purchasing from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
D W Warner Invents Weed Digging Machine
D W Warner an ex M P and Edmonton farmer reveals a weed destroying digger with a large rotary horizontal cylinder and hundreds of spikes. The machine bites into subsoil and throws soil back as weeds with deep roots twitch grass and thistles are shredded and scattered creating a finely minced residue in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Warner
M.P
Edmonton
Holloway's Corn Remover Featured for Relief
Promotes a remedy to end painful corns with a trusted treatment. Claims quick ease and lasting relief by addressing corn discomfort directly for sufferers seeking comfort and mobility.
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Holloway
Capital Employed in Canada Mineral Industry Rises in 1927
Capital employed in Canada’s mineral industry in 1927 rose by about 18 million dollars from 1926. The total mineral output was valued at 248,385,031 dollars, up 1.6 percent from the previous year.
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Canada
Summer Complaint Nearly Lost Her Little Girl
Theodore Rivett of Anthony Ontario reports his child suffered severe summer complaint last fall. She grew thin and weak with no appetite and would collapse when walking across the room before a recommended bottle was obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Rivett
Anthony
Milbury Company Describes Remedy Product in Toronto Ad
An old market listing states The T. Milbury Co. Limited of Toronto offers a remedy long advertised as a grand cure for tramps. The text references a battle inside a house and notes the product has been on the market for over 89 panes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsisy
T. Milbury Co. Limited
Toronto
Memorial Fund Created For Elsie Mackay Flight Victims
Viscount and Lady Inchcape donate 2 500 000 pounds to reduce the national debt in memory of Une Hon. Elsie Mackay who died in a trans Atlantic flight. Winston Churchill announces the Elsie Mackay fund to be held in trust for fifty years as the estate residue is allocated. The crossing attempt began from Cranwell on March 13 with Captain Walter Hinchcliffe. neither they nor the aircraft were ever found.
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Une
Elsie Mackay
Viscount
Lord Inchcape
Atlantic
Walter Hinchcliffe
Cranwell Aerodrome
Eng
Disease milk blamed for most cripples says doctor
Dr E R Alleyn told a Health and Hygiene Exhibit in Winnipeg that diseased milk makes four of ten people ill even if not visibly affected. He warned 97 percent of the population has tuberculosis and urged pasteurization and compulsory cattle testing to stop the spread.
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E. R. Alleyn
Winnipeg
Aljeyn
Immigrant Rolvaag Sees Untapped Opportunities In America
Prof Rolvaag of St Olaf College reflects aboard a steamer returning from Norway that opportunities for immigrants remain plentiful. He notes modern youths and newcomers underestimate changing conditions and the ongoing potential for pioneering in the United States.
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Rolvaag
University of St. Olaf
Northfield
Minn
Moins
Norway
America
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted for Croup Relief
An advertisement extols Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as effective for croup reducing inflammation and loosening phlegm. It claims fast relief for sore throat chest earache rheumatic pains cuts bruises and sprains and positions the product as a staple in the family medicine chest.
Five Cent Air Mail Rate Cut to Boost U S Postal Service
Postmaster General New announces August first implementation of a five cent air mail rate. The Kelly Bill signed by President Coolidge reduces the ten cent rate, expected to boost air mail business by 100 to 400 percent. In a separate incident, Walter Brooks of Allentown Pa loses an engine in a mid air loop but makes a safe landing with passenger Walter Harleman unharmed.
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U.S
United States
Postmaster-General
New
Coolidge
Walter Brooks
Ahentown
Walter Harleman
New Canadians Celebrate Northern Europe Folk Fest in Winnipeg
Fifteen Northern European communities showcase arts and handicrafts at a Winnipeg festival opened by Sir James Atkins. Four hundred performers in national dress present daily folk songs and dances, highlighting immigrant contributions to Western Canada.
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Europe
Winnipeg
Janes Atkins
Manitoba
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Canada
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Iceland
Germany
France
Belgium
Jugo- Slavia
Czecho-Slovakia
Roumania
Finland
Hungary
Ukrainia
Poland
Russia
Dinner party for German aces by Canadian VC in London
Canadian Victoria Cross holder entertained eight German aces in London including pilots who he had fought against. Captain Carl Bolle led the Peulcke squadron with thirty six downed planes, while Bishop claimed seventy two kills. Alberta reports a year end surplus of 279763 dollars, 200000 more than expected, signaling strong business and agricultural conditions. The average Suez Canal transit time is sixteen hours.
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Col. Bishop
V.C
London
Carl Bolle
Peulcke
Bishop
Alberta
Canunida Honey Output Rises 77 Percent to 3.66 Million
Honey production in Canunida reached 3 660 620 dollars at 26 percent pounds value, up 77 percent from the prior year. Ottawa issued a statement citing favorable season and stronger colony husbandry as main drivers. A secondary note remarks on British law about reading a wife’s letters.
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Ottawa
Dressed Poultry Exports Under Review For England Market
The Agriculture Department officer Mr. W. R. Motherwell plans to study England bound dressed poultry trade during his stay in Montreal and prior to sailing for England. Latest prices show 82 to 86 cents for 3 pound chickens and 39 cents per pound for 41 pound birds. Jan 1 to May 31 shipments totaled 111675 dollars, with exports spanning poultry and other farm products like butter eggs cheese bacon beef cattle.
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England
W. R. Motherwell
Montreal
Seaboard
Pheasants Project Under Way in Saskatchewan Districts
In Alsask and Laverna districts a project aims to raise ring-necked English pheasants, following the Hungarian partridge introduction years ago. The long term experiment seeks to attract bird hunters if successful, potentially boosting local wildlife and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Alsask
Laverna
Canada
Indian Aomney Alaskan Indian Ordered Alimony Barter
An Alaskan Indian was sentenced to pay alimony in kind, delivering one ill moose properly butchered, ten mink skins dressed and stretched, five grey fox pelts or one silver pelt, and 100 full grown salmon. The order notes time and silence as possible substitutes for other agencies.
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Maia
All Gro
Lydia B. Pinkham
AM Medicine CO
Cobourg
Oct
B.C. Agricultural Production
British Columbia
Minard
Canada Mineral Industry
Atlantic Flier
Bach
Mall
Caistinn Denot
Ftea
Province
Suez Canala
Linkter
Engin
Maigrir Distributors, Ltd
Pacific Bldg
Vancouver, G.c
Hercules Permanent Building
Hercules
Hamilton
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