Immigration season opens for New Settlers Yi in 1925
The text argues Canada must attract a larger, fit, self-reliant population to settle the vast Dominion. It stresses responsible federal, provincial, and local action, urging newcomers to work hard, stay long, and rely on communities for welfare, education, and services to ensure permanent settlement.
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Canada
Dominion
Ita
Canada Ia
Dominica
Atd
Younla
Lfe
Hader
Uittedagner
Tueir
Cohada
Primitive Lands Near Pole Face Lawless North
A fragment describes Eskimo life with no property rights and empty stone houses claimed by families moving in. It notes a bridegroom nearly seven feet tall, Junkhead A. J. A. van Panhaye of the Netherlands Legation in Paris, marrying Vera Craven in London. The groom, son of a Dutch lord-in-waiting, stood tall at the chapel steps amid bay trees.
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North Pole
Greenland
Junkhead
A. J. A. van Panhaye
Netherlands
Paris
Chapel Royal
Strand
England
Misa Vera Craven
Eastbourne
Tabor Irrigation District Annual Report Highlights Surplus
The Tabor Irrigation District annual report shows a 26. teño surplus for the year and notes a previous year's allowed rate cut from 2.00 to 1.50.
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Tabor
Sanual
Tarret
May Admit Continental Letters Rumor Circles on Canadian Immigration
Immigration circles rumor that the Canadian Government may tighten borders and admit 4 000 continental newcomers beginning in March. The report cites unnamed officials and discusses potential policy changes affecting entry of foreign nationals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afarch
Baby's Own Tablets Promote Health For Young Children
Mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets for their gentle yet effective relief of minor stomach and bowel upset in infants. The tablets are described as an ideal laxative that banishes constipation, eases teething, and helps colds and fevers, sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Fruit Sales Agency by British Columbia Growers
The Associated Growers of British Columbia announce a sales agency to handle all crops of fruits and vegetables. They will sell directly to wholesalers with branches planned in Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Regina and Winnipeg.
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Associated Growers
B.C
Associated Growers of
British Columbia
Kelowna Growers’ Exchange
Associated
Vancouver
Edmonton
Calgary
Sagkatoon
Regina
Winnipeg
Chemist predicts fog dissipation and rain making advances
Dr Wilder B. Nancroft of Cornell told the Hiraea Rotary Club that advances in wireless and radio will ease fog dissipation and ensure rain making. He noted no worry about future chemist methods as clouds disgorge their rain and spoke on chemistry and service. Prince George sails for China to join the Eastern Squadron with a two year stay, likely prompting an earlier return due to potential promotion.
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Gornell
Wilder B. Nancroft
Cornell University
Hiraea
N.Y
Will Ge
Prince George
China
Wal
Hay
Penmanship Decline Tied to Typewriter Spread Says Statistician
A statistician warns penmanship may vanish within 50 years as typewriters spread. He argues time patience and eyesight saved by machine use outweigh the value of handwritten craft. An advertisement for a liniment notes sore relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Pisin
Mission Boat Strathcona II Sets Sail for Labrador Mission
The Strathcona II, a foot steel yacht, sails 2 500 miles to Labrador under its own power. Dr W T Grenfell leads medical missions visiting stations, delivering supplies and ferrying injured to hospital, replacing a lost vessel and aiding remote communities north to the Arctic Circle.
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Labrador
Atlantic
W. T Grenfell
C.alg
Agores
Strathcona I
Law Against Rebellion Becomes Law in Ireland
Kevin O'Higgins moves the second reading of the treasonable and seditious offences bill introducing the Public Safety Act replacing emergency measures. The bill is not retrospective and aims to deter future trouble while asserting government authority over state functions. The government seeks to prevent any rival power challenging its role.
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Ireland
Kevin O'Higgins
Didi Eireann
O'Higgins
Iniitan
Russia Orders Over Hundred Fokker Fighters With Napier Engines
Russia places large orders for fighting aircraft built in Holland with Napier engines. Fokker receives the main contract for more than a hundred planes. Engines supplied by Britain. Separate note mentions antiseptic practices and Dr Thomas electric ointment for wounds.
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Holland
Britain
Russia
Molland
France
Fokker
Napier-Fokker
Heitain
Napier
Earnings rise as Canada’s National Railways report 1924
The Canadian National Railways posted net earnings of 17 244 251 in 1924 after operating expenses. Sir Henry Thornton announced final 1924 results showing a gross drop of 17 547 305 from the prior year but savings in operations of 14 360 07, yielding net earnings of 17 244 251 despite weaker business and smaller crops. A Bath tax on bobbed hair is proposed to help balance the municipality’s budget.
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Canadian ‘National Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
Bath
R. Lewin
Fewer Enlistments Hit British Army in year of Emigration
The year ending September 30 reports total enlistments 30 600 a decline of 478 from the prior year. Emigration to the dominions reduces recruitment with unemployment benefits and regional apathy noted as factors. Regular army strength sits at 216 343 with 44 809 in the territorial forces.
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Dominions
Northern Ireland
Regular Army
Copper Demand Spurs BC Mine Prosperity Outlook
C P Browning manager at Britannia Mine told the British Columbia division of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in Vancouver that copper remains the linchpin of the mining industry in the province with long term demand. He noted new uses for copper in electricity would push global copper mining firms to meet rising demand.
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B.C
British Columbia
C. P. Browning
Manelager
Britannia
Biritish Columbua
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Vancouver
Browning
Sunshine Trail Extends From Butte To Edmonton
The Bunshine Trail, a premier auto route from Butte Montana toward Alberta, plans extension to Edmonton. This expansion would make Edmonton a northern terminus of the famed road as construction advances.
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Butte
Montana
Alberta
Edmonton
Swiss Alpinists Fed by Air Drops Amid Alpine Storms
Food from airplanes delivered corned beef and lard to three Swiss climbers marooned for eight days on the Barnia Mountains. They used ration drops during heavy snow and kept spirits up as snow eased and rescue loomed.
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Alpa
Dodd's Kidney Pills Featured In Local Testimony
Mrs. Nellie Bagan recalls seven years of suffering before Dodd's Kidney Pills brought relief during hospital treatment. Gilbert Maing, a local resident, reports long kidney trouble improved after use and urges others to try the tonic. The ad touts kidney health benefits and claims fatigue stems from kidney issues, urging readers to use the product.
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Nellie Bagan
Dodd
Gilbert Maing
N.bagan
Alphabet Soldier Makes Quick Lesson in Reading
A fragmented classroom exchange shows Lowry and Tommy correcting a trainee who misreads the alphabet sequence. The exchange highlights a playful moment as the nine letter of the alphabet is clarified.
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Lowry
Tom
Cam
Tommy
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