Canada must reform to save National Railways and growth
The piece blames both major parties and wartime strain for failing rail policy. It calls for united action to cut waste, expand resource development from Atlantic to Pacific, and balance rate increases with traffic growth. Provinces must gain more control as federal policies support resource use and railway service for sparsely populated regions.
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Dominion
Canada
National Railways
Bevel
Atlantic
Pacific
Trafic
Ontario
Quebec
Aohig
Fair Wage Questionnaires Gather Farmer Opinions
The United Farmers of Alberta sent questionnaires to representative members in various localities to gauge views on a fair wage for farm labor this year. About 55 percent favor 40 dollars per month with board, 10 percent favor 50 dollars with board, and 35 percent fall between 30 and 75 dollars with board, the majority preferring the lower amount.
British Columbia Berry Crop Expected To Surge In 1921
The British Columbia Berry Growers Association estimates a crop more than fifty percent larger than last year, totaling about 2,500 tons of small fruits. Five hundred freight cars will be needed to move the 1921 harvest, which last year brought roughly $1,000,000 from 2,800 acres under cultivation. The association aims to expand market reach for BC berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Berry, Growers’ Association
Association
British Columbia Pulp Exports Expand to Orient Markets
BC pulp shipments head to the Orient with a recent push to Australia. Mills, previously focused on paper shipments, extend long term commitments, while European markets remain untouched.
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British Columbia
Orient
Australia
Australnteresting
Dining Room Niceties and Home Table Setting Ideas
A narrator discusses upgrading home dining rooms with finer textiles, china, glassware, and a fern dish. A two-person dining setup improves mood and appetite, while shops showcase items like an electric coffee percolator. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as safe deworming for children.
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Florist
The Agriculturist as Key to World Industry Stability
A Detroit Free Press reflection argues the agriculturist must be kept profitably employed to stabilize global industry amid a shattered civilization. Government policy should secure enduring profitability in farming as essential to society's overall economic health.
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Detroit Free Press
Pimples to rosy cheeks with Dr Hamilton's Pills
Women urged to use Dr Hamilton's Pills of Mandrake and Butternut to cleanse blood and improve complexion. Mention of Catarrhozone Co. Montreal and 25c price. Also note on royal births and a worm remedy for infants.
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Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Saskatchewan Farm Labor Shortage Reports Demand of 4000 to 5000 Workers
The Saskatchewan Employment Service notes 4000 to 5000 farm laborers will be required this spring on Saskatchewan farms. Over 1800 orders for help have been received, with demand rising as April seeding approaches. A regional survey covers Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta with extensive acreage reported.
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Saskatchewan
Employment Bureau of Labors and Industries
Saskatchewan Government Employment Service
New Black Bee Found in Hertfordshire
A large black bee and its nest have been found in Hertfordshire marking an unusual sight for England. The insect and nest are described as unknown to previous records in the country and have attracted curiosity among observers.
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England
Hertfordshire
Milk Factory Planned for Chilliwack BC
A powdered milk factory will be erected in Chilliwack British Columbia with a daily capacity of 80,000 pounds. It will handle the district's entire output and is expected to start operation by May 15.
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Chilliwack
B.C
New Strength for Victims of Anaemia
The article explains anaemia as thin blood causing weakness breathlessness and fainting. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy with a testimonial from Evelycen Joyce and her mother, claiming weight gain and better health after use. Pills sold by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont. 500 cents a box of six boxes for $2.50.
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Evelycen Joyce
Westville
N.S
Dr. Williams
Williams
Nova Scotia Apple Shipments Grow Quickly to February
In February Halifax shipped 106,993 barrels of apples mainly to the British Isles, bringing the season total to 839,606 barrels. This doubles last season’s 432,825 barrels, and the season may reach the million barrel mark.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
British Isles
London Aldermen and Councillors Ed 4 Cakers Guildhall Free
Fragmentary note mentions London aldermen and councillors and reference to Guildhall and free status. No clear event or outcome available.
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City of
London
Denationalization of Russian industry opens to foreign use
The program starts with British owned properties as the first step. The move aims to allow exploitation by foreign concessionaires while preserving national control elsewhere.
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Standing Committee of the Commons
Dominion
Sarah Bernhardt
London
Prince's Theatre
Louis Verneuil
Daniel
Madame Bernhardt
la Pax
Bolivia
Lieut. Baudron
Montreal Board of Trade
Winnipeg
Quebec
Winnipeg-New York
United States
Germany
Aeorras
Thessaly
Jupiter
Olympia
Heart Disease Remedy Claims Quick Relief
An advertorial cites Dr Agnew's remedy promising relief in organic or sympathetic heart disease within 30 minutes. It touts the 49 & perreas remedy for palpitations and shortness of breath, claiming one dose suffices for various heart symptoms.
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Agnew
Aerial Mail Daily Newspaper From an Airplane
The Daily Mail sponsors the Aerial Mail a daily paper printed in flight from an airplane. Editions will be parachuted into towns below with Paris and London printing in English and French. It will cover British and Continental news market quotes and general reports from major capitals with four pages of ads and features.
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Aerial Mail
Daily Mail
Boulogne
Rouen
Amiens
Paris
London
Edmonton Firms Plan Employee Housing fifty to seventy five units
Several Edmonton firms are considering building about seventy five houses for employees. The anticipated dwelling cost ranges from three thousand to three thousand five hundred dollars each.
Vancouver Plans First Europe Passenger Steamer Voyage
Plans underway for a Vancouver to Liverpool passenger steamer excursion this summer via the Panama Canal. Agents quote 300 dollars one way or 550 dollars return with rail connections to British Columbia, and about 300 people expected to sail.
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Vancouver
Liverpool
Panama Canal
Atlantic
British Columbia
Europe
Farmers Move to Canada Amid Western Prospects
A convoy of fifty American farmers from Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Illinois and Wisconsin arrived in Winnipeg en route to western points in Canada. They expect many more U.S. farmers to follow once holdings are sold. The passage ends with a moral remark about self-centered men having little use for brains.
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Winnipeg
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Canada
United States
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