The Power of Small Things in Modern Life
A reflection on how big achievements arise from many small steps. The text cites Trinity Church in New York to illustrate wealth built from penny savings and patient growth, urging readers, especially youths, to tackle small tasks, save, and seize opportunities for future rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
New York City
Wall Streat
New York
Trinity Church Corporation
Financial District
Trinity
Wall Street Journal
William I
Wall Street
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan Island
John Ringling Rules Circus World Supreme Leader
The passage claims John Ringling becomes supreme ruler of the circus world by purchasing five rival circuits, controlling the eight largest tent-show groups including Sparks and John Robinson's, with Al G Barnes Wild Animal as part of the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Ringling
Brothers
Control
Sparks
John Robinson
Al'g. Barnes
Alberts Calves for Dakota George Ross Receives ND Request
North Dakota State University orders 1 000 calves from Alberts Calves for distribution to boys and girls baby beef clubs across the state to promote better livestock production. Calves to be delivered in October and fed through winter for spring stock shows. Ulcerated throat warning and Dr Thomas electric Oil promoted as treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross
Southern Alberta
North Dakota State University
North Dakota
Gratifying Progress In Prairie Tree Planting 1928 Inspectors Report
Inspectors report 1928 tree plantations on prairie farms with trees from Indian Head and Sutherland nurseries in Saskatchewan. Of those inspected 83 percent were in very good condition, 14 percent in fair, and 3 percent in poor condition. The text also notes five types of United States currency: silver certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Indian Head
Sutherland
Saskatchewan
Tragic End of Two Brothers in Northern Quebec Woods
In Roberval Quebec a coroner's inquest hears Rene Courtois 39 died of hunger after he and his brother Michiel wandered for months in the northern Quebec woods missing since August 1928. They lived on roots berries and fish bones with two matches keeping a fire alight for two months. Rescued Michiel, once near madness, is now recovered though a physical wreck. Their father left them alone at the cabin while he hunted. The verdict was death by starvation and misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Roberval
Quebec
Rene Courtois
Michiel
Civilization
Ai Pail
Michael
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Weak Blood and Nerves
A testimonial promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the quickest aid to enrich thin blood and strengthen nerves. Mrs. Howard King from Truro describes dramatic recovery from near fainting to walking miles after regular use. Pills available 50 cents a box by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanton Iy
Canadian mineral wealth impresses London advisor in Toronto
Lord Queensborough, chairman of the London advisory board of Canadian Securities Limited, praised Canada during a Toronto tour. He said his report on Dominion investment opportunities would be favorable after touring northern Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia. A medicinal ad promotes Eclectric Oli for lame back relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lord Queensborough
London
Canadian Securities, Limited
Toronto
Dominion
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Firebrick and Fireclay Products Across Canadian Provinces
Firebricks and fireclay shapes are produced from domestic and imported clays in Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Refractory silica bricks are also produced in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Manchester Sexton Records A.D. Entry On Infant Death
A Manchester sexton notes a death entry for a male infant aged three months, unmarried, implying a precise record. The terse notation highlights the period's focus on official accuracy in parish registers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Relief Of Unemployment Manitoba To Provide Public Works
Premier John Bracken announced a $725,000 winter public works program to ease unemployment in Manitoba. Projects include a $226,000 unit at Selkirk Mental Hospital, $200,000 for the first section of the trans Canada highway east from Whitemouth toward the Ontario boundary, and $300,000 to complete the new provincial jail near Headingly. The legislature recently passed appropriations for the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Bracken
Dominion
Selkirk Mental Hospital
Whitemouth
Ontario
Hesdingly
Explorer Stefansson backs highway to the north
Dr V Stefansson advocate for a highway linking The Pas and northern areas to continental roads. He calls it a step toward opening the north and increasing tourism appeal. A separate medical note praises Miller's Worm Powders for treating intestinal worms in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Canada
Saskatoon Professor to Lead Toronto Veterinary Research
Dr. Seymour Hadwen, a veterinary science professor at the University of Saskatchewan, will leave Saskatoon for Toronto to head veterinary science at the Ontario Research Foundation. The foundation is funded by Ontario firms and the government, with Sir Joseph Flavelle as chairman. Hadwen’s work includes sunlight effects on white animals and parasite susceptibility in cattle.
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Seymour Hadwen
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Toronto
Ontario Research Foundation
First Foundation
Ontario
Sir Joseph Flavelle
Hadwen
Manchester
England
Amputation Association Held Eighth Annual Convention in Montreal
About 800 delegates from across Canada attended the eighth annual convention of the Amputation Association of the Great War at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal. Sir Arthur Currie welcomed members individually. Dominion officers listed include A. B. Lambert president and A. Sutcliffe secretary treasurer with regional vice presidents and executives from Ontario Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Quebec. A. L. Schleganger spoke for disabled U.S. veterans, noting the shared bond of suffering beyond the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parta
Canada
Mount Royal
Montreal
Sir Arthur Currie
Dominion
A. B. Lambert
A. Palmer
British Columbia
H. Gendron
Quebec
A. Sutcliffe
W. D. Davies
Alberta
E. A. Baker
Ontario
A. Blain
Saskatchewan
C. J. Brown
T. B. Chettle
Manitoba
R. Myers
A. L. Schleganger
U.S
Prospecting Activity Across Manitoba and Northern Saskatchewan
The article notes prospecting levels by counting staked and recorded claims. In 1928 Pas mining district recorded 7 325 mineral claims, Cold Lake 1 400, Winnipeg 2 118. Presently over 20 000 mineral claims are recorded in Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Pas
Cold Lake
Winnipeg
Soviet to Introduce Continuous Production Week
The Soviet government has abolished Sunday as a regular day of rest and begun a continuous production week across many trades and institutions. Workers retain normal hours in some roles while others operate to keep production ongoing without a weekly rest day.
Commissioner Of Lands appoints J. W. Martin to Dominion Lands
J. W. Martin is named commissioner of Dominion Lands in the Department of the Interior succeeding the late J. W. Greenway. Martin, born in Goderich in 1879, has long service in the department and previously held roles from dominion lands agent at Lethbridge in 1905 to acting superintendent in Edmonton and assistant to Greenway in Ottawa.
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V. We Martin
Federal
J. W. Martin
Dominion Lands
Department of the Interior
J. W. Greenway
Martin
Greenway
Mr. Martin
Godderich
Peace River
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Ottawa
Population of Australia shows rise in latest year
Commonwealth statisticians report Australia’s population at December 31 last year as 6,336,786, up 701,882 in the year. New Zealand stands at 1,486,052, up 16,862. New South Wales has 2,455,280. Victoria 1,760,689. Queensland 916,689. South Australia 579,348. Western Australia 405,873. Tasmania 216,663. The six state capitals total 3,018,248.
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Australia
Commonwealth
New Zealand
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Asthma Remedy Promises Fast Relief From Suffering
The ad touts Dr. J. D. Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a marvellous preparation that relieves severe asthma. It urges sufferers to obtain the remedy from their druggist without delay, claiming it has long relieved thousands in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelloge
Canada Hotels Spend Over Thirty Million For Visitors
The article notes new hotels completed or under construction across Canada at a total cost exceeding 32 million dollars for expanding visitor accommodations in several cities. It highlights the scale of investment and the ongoing hotel building program aimed at tourism support.
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Canada
Blood Moves Through the Heart at Seven Miles an Hour
A historical note explains blood circulation by stating that blood moves through the heart at about seven miles per hour. The remark reflects early medical concepts of circulation and speeds within the circulatory system.
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Saunders
Supreme
John Ringling
Wae
Walter
Liniment
Alberts
Dakota
Thomas
United States
Minard
Corns
Putnams Corn Extractor
Stefansson
Reskatoon
Wi Ge
Amputation Association
the King
Pain
Russia
Wiley
Hatley
Europe
Japan
U.S. Department of Commerce
Wrigley's
Wrigley
Apers
Sybilla Spahr
Kitchener Tonsilitis CO
Kitchener
Ont
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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