Rehabilitating the World under League and Allied Mandates
The Supreme Council of the League of Nations advances on disentangling Ottoman era policies. Palestine Mesopotamia and Syria are assigned under British and French mandates, with the United States urged to take Armenia. The piece compares burdens in Canada and Germany, noting rising taxes and a German budget of about 13 billion dollars.
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Supreme Council of
The
League, of Nations
Europe
Asia
Great
Britain
France
Constantinople
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Great Britain
League of Nations
Syria
United States
Armenia
Debt and taxation urged to curb postwar burdens
The article argues Canada must reduce its growing national debt by curtailing expenditures and raising revenue through higher taxation. It compares Britain’s and France’s debt and tax plans and emphasizes liquidation as the only path to relief, warning of heavier burdens if deferred.
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Italy
Pranre
Canada
Great Britain
Best Medicine for Little Ones Baby's Own Tablets
Thousands of mothers report Baby's Own Tablets are the safest effective medicine for children of all ages. Mrs. Joseph Therrien of St. Gabriel de Brandon Que. testifies they saved her baby from illness and now she would be without them. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Therrien
St. Gabriel de Brandon
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Vermilion Land Acreage Sold to Spokane Firm for 130000
A 3338 acre tract near Vermillion was sold by Vermillion Land and Ranching Co to Big Bend Land and Cattle Co of Spokane Washington for about 130000. Big Bend plans to place a large herd of cattle and to develop grain farming on the land this summer. The article notes trumpets were in use at the time of Homer.
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Vermillion
Big Bend Land & Cattle Company
Spokane
Wash
Vermillion Land and Ranching Company
United States
Canada
Homer
Government Allows Farmers to Use Free Tractors in Road Work
J F Johnston MCP reports the government agreed that tractors imported free of duty for farm use may now be used for road making within the farmer’s own municipality. A customs circular directs officers to permit such usage by farmer owners.
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J. F. Johnston
MCP
Last Mountain
Dan derine stops hair loss and dandruff fast
A small bottle of Dan derine sold at druggists promises to stop hair loss and remove dandruff after several applications. It claims hair will grow long thick and strong and become soft glossy and abundant.
Need for Fleets and Faith in League of Nations
The Irish Times argues for Britain to reduce naval power and spend on peaceful projects in support of the League of Nations. It warns against costly fleets and insists on joint Anglo American goodwill and restraint amid postwar tensions.
Alberta exports rise to seven million to U S in 1919
United States consul at Calgary reports Alberta exported about seven million dollars more to the United States in 1919. Cattle wool grain butter and furs were the chief articles of export.
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United States
Alberta
Calgary
Daughter’s Parisian Savvy Befriends Baltimore Socialites
A fragment notes a daughter’s refined style and savoir faire praised by Mrs. Come up with an imported Parisian flair. The Baltimore American clip hints at fashionable influence and social reception in high society circles.
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Paris
Baltimore American
Ontario proposes civil service retirement age 70
Premier Drury introduces a superannuation bill in Ottawa to retire civil servants at age 70 who have 30 years service or are over 65. Retirees receive up to 2000 yearly, funded by employee contributions from 3 4 to 8 percent, matched by the government plus 5 percent interest. The province covers administration.
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Ontario
Drury
Ottawa
Civil Service
Cause of High Prices Fits Westminster Gazette Analysis
The Statist shows living costs still rise with 45 commodities priced about three times 1913. Fundamental causes, not legislative fixes, drive the increase as four years of world conflict deplete production and credit. Until production and credit recover, money value cannot normalise against goods.
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Westminster Gazette
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Advertised Remedy
Shortness of breath and heart trouble are addressed with Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. A testimonial from Stephen Crouse of East Clifford, N.S., claims five years of illness improved after three boxes. Prize 50c a box, available at dealers or by mail from The T Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto, Ont.
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Milburn
Stephen Crouse
East Clifford
N.S
Mme
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
World Wheat Supplies Reported by London Cable Advisers
The wheat commissioner’s London cable report estimates 1920 crop yields totaling 50 250 000 tons from Canada Australia New Zealand the United States Argentina Algeria Romania and India. UK import needs are 5 700 000 tons and South Africa 100 000 tons.
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London
Commissioner On
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Argentina
Algeria
Rumania
India
British Board of Trade
United Kingdom
South Africa
Prince Rupert project wins lease of New York dry dock
Development at Prince Rupert New York capital has secured control of the lease of the Prince Rupert dry dock and plans big development work. The program includes building twenty large oil tank steamers at an estimated cost of 36 million dollars.
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New York Capital
Prince Rupert Dry Dock
Invention of Korea Script 1447 and its simple alphabet
The article notes Japan banned non Japanese printing after assuming Korea, cites the creation of the Korean alphabet in 1447 by the Korean king to assert independence. It states fourteen consonants and eleven vowels with simple characters and no first or second person pronouns.
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Japan
Korea
China
Canadian Wheat and Grain Exports by Ship Nationalities Highlighted
In a House reply to A. TS. Copp, Sir George Foster stated that 93.55 percent of wheat exports were carried in Canadian bottoms, 85.94 percent of oats, and 89.65 percent of barley, comparing totals of Canadian and United States vessels. Minard's Liniment noted as used by physicians.
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United States
A. TS. Copp
Westmorchand
George Foster
Britisher Prominent Buyer Acquires Farm in Lloydminster
J Detmold nephew of Lord Reading and Lord Chief Justice of England buys a farm in the Lloydminster district from the Canadian Pacific Railway. He plans mixed farming, a practice that has already boosted local prosperity and recognition in the area.
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FL J. Detmold
Lord Reading
England
Lloydminster
Canadian Pacific Railway
Stock Raising in British Columbia Expands Purebred Breeders
Breeding of purebred stock for export grows in British Columbia with about 15 breeders joining the province. New herds form under a guarantee of ample markets locally in other provinces and states, and abroad in Hawaii Australia and New Zealand. Holstein cattle head imports to Australia from BC recently, as Australian stockmen plan sending representatives to Canada to secure Registered Hereford Holstein and Jersey cattle.
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British Columbia
Hawaii
Australia
New Zealand
Seattle
Canada
Jersey
Elevator Purchase for Portage La Prairie Site
The Saskatchewan Elevator Company bought a site at Portage La Prairie to construct an elevator with a one million bushel capacity. A flour mill is planned to be added later at the same location.
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Portage la Prairie
Saskatchewan Elevator Company
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Reichstag
Germany
Wirth
Minard
Liniment
Bay Alberta Ranching Lands
Careal
Pew
Ier Pest Méer
Douglas & Company
Napanee
World
League of Nation
United States Navy Department
Admiral Sims
Irish Times
W. NL
Templeton
Tex
Alstons
King St. W
World’s Wheat Supplies
Prince Rupert
Britisher Boys Farm
Guarrantee
Martin-Senour
Martin-Senour Co. Ltd
Peps
Spice and Span
B.C
Partridge
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