Importers decry Panadian tariff aimed at German goods
Captain E J Edwards of Montreal says Sir Henry Drayton's proposed policy to curb German imports by inflating Canadian currency depreciation aims to shield British and Canadian manufacturers. He notes German goods, though rising, remain a small share of trade, and urges Canada to trade fairly as Germany stabilizes its currency.
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Henry Drayton
E. J. Edwards
Montreal
Canada
United Kingdom
Capt. Edwards
Han Irope
United States
Germany
Unclear Heading From Damaged Text
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss livestock trade and shipment concerns but lack coherent details on dates places or entities. The fragment hints at ships departing forts or forts of the Dominion and mentions hay and shore verification.
Many Invalid Soldiers Under Care Face High Caseloads
The Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment reports 5 585 undischarged hospital cases under its care with 5 324 in Canada, 276 in ritsh Essea, and 253 in the United States. It lists 900 psychopathic, 58 incurables outside insanity and tuberculosis, and notes imperial soldiers abroad are cared for by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Soldiers’ Civil Re-establishment
Canada
Ritsh Essea
United States
Department Bas
Imperial
Department
University of Toronto to host journalism course for weekly papers
A special journalism course will be held at the University of Toronto starting September 1 2037. About 100 publishers from weekly Canadian papers are expected to attend. The course was arranged at the request of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association with P Whitewell Wilson of Columbia University leading, aiming to boost editorial writing in smaller publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Toronto
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Whitewell Wilson
School of Journalism
Columbia University
Prairie fruit experiments expand tree distribution
The report notes experimental fruit growing on the prairies with focus on plums and hybrid cherries in Saskatchewan. It mentions successful cultivation of trees, including 3,000,000 distributed to farmers, while strawberries currants gooseberries and other berries are not mentioned as growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bik Sin
Saskatchewan
Rubber Heel Output and Global Supply Mention
The record notes American factories produced over 115,000,000 pairs of rub ber k-antocient items to supply every woman and child in the United States and mentions the population of Greece in the same context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
United
Greece
Lumber Shipment From Vancouver Noted By Harbor Official
A fragment notes the first lumber consignment for a long time leaving Vancouver, shipped by T. S. Me igy, Harbor Commissioner for Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Vancouver
T. S. Meigy
Vanet
Vancouver Population Hit Fourth in Dominion Growth
A newly compiled directory census puts Greater Vancouver at 222 618 residents excluding an Oriental minority over 15 000. The year’s increase is just over 20 000, ranking the Pacific city fourth in the Dominion. A chicken heart kept in an incubator in New York has beaten for eight years.
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Vancouver
Greater
Dominion
New York
The Shackleton Expedition Inspiration and the Dream of Adventure
The passage praises the lure of Shackleton’s polar quest over ordinary careers and comforts. It argues that young readers crave exploration of petrified forests, submerged continents, and distant islands, and laments shortages of vacancies as Sir Ernest Shackleton’s call draws away seasoned companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
London
Dr Hamilton's Pills Claim Health Boost for Complexions
An advertisement targets young ladies promising clearer skin and rosy cheeks by using Dr Hamilton's Pills of Mandrake and Butternut. It touts improved vitality and eye brightness, priced 25 cents, sold by The Catarrhozone Co. in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
War Officially Ends September 1 With Turkey Note
The date for official war termination is September 1 except for Turkey. Britain remains unable to mark a formal end until all peace treaties are ratified, but Turkey’s treaty may be ignored. Hungary’s treaty has just been ratified in Paris, clearing the path for financial settlements between the Bank of England and the stock exchange and benefiting certain business lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Great Britain
Hungary
Paris
Bank of England
The
Stock Exchange
Hiccup Epidemic Prompted Home Remedies
The notice touts stopping hiccups at the onset with Nervi line in sweetened water and cites Neryiline as a handy stomach aid for pains bloating cramps and diarrhoea priced at 35 cents per bottle.
Farthest North Police Post Established at Pond's Inlet
The RCMP opens a new post at Pond's Inlet in the far north of Baffin's Land. A sole staff sergeant will hold full police authority including customs and judicial control. Few Eskimos reside there. visited by traders occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.M.P
Pond’s Inlet
Baffin's Land
Scarlet Riders
Chesterfield Inlet
Cape Burwell
Hudson's Straits
Pond’s Intet
Baffin’s Land
Amber Deposits Lease For Manitoba Sands
J Dix Rogers of Toronto has been granted a 23 year lease of about 235 acres on the west shore of Lake Cedar Manitoba to recover amber. The lease is renewable 21 years, at 1 per acre per annum and 5 percent royalty on amber value. The lease requires 5000 to be spent on operations in the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Lake Cedar
J. Dix Rogers
Toronto
Equipping a Kitchen Practical tips for thrift and efficiency
A practical guide urges readers to audit kitchen gear and discard useless items. It promotes compact, versatile utensils and combination sets to save space and fuel. It also notes recommendations on materials and buying the best first, for a well equipped kitchen.
Atlaswede Clover Sets Alberta Yield Record
A new Atlaswede red clover variety, developed at Edmonton, yielded 10.6 tons per acre on the University Farm, Edmonton, the highest clover yield in Alberta. The plant grows 30 to 36 inches high and produces excellent fodder with a fine seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
University Farm
Alberta
Hungary Signs Peace Treaty Trianon Ends War With Neighboring Nations
The Trianon Treaty became law in Hungary after publication of the convention text. A special gazette edition printed the treaty with a map showing postwar and prewar Hungarian boundaries.
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Hungary
Tanlac Does Just What People Say It Will Do
Calgary man A Reff describes his recovery after wartime stomach trouble and nerve distress. He credits Tanlac with restoring appetite digestion blood health and energy after extensive prior treatment. He notes the tonic’s popularity and that Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
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Tanlac
Calgary
A. Reff
Eleventh Street
West
Alberta
Prudential Life Insurance Co
France
Regina
Noths
Largest raisin pie weighs record 153 pounds at show
A goviomobile show in Turlock California featured the largest raisin pie weighing 153 pounds with 158 75 pounds of raisins noted in its mix. Gérutans reportedly make tea substitute from the common strawberry plant noted by Womeny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turlock
Cali
Forty French-Canadian settlers head to western farms
Forty French-Canadian settlers with families arrived in Winnipeg en route to Saskatoon and Edmonton districts. They came from New England industrial centres where they had migrated from Eastern Canada before the war. Most were farmers and will resume their former occupations.
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Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
New England
Canada
Summer Complaints Kill Little Ones
A vintage notice urges parents to treat summer illnesses in children with Baby's Own Tablets. It claims early use prevents complaints and promises prompt relief if illness appears. The ad cites government analyst safety and offers 25 cent boxes from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario by mail.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Qut
Manitoba Beekeepers Are Prosperous
Manitoba beekeeping shows rapid growth with promising honey yields. Demonstrations occur across the province. J. C. Dodge reports 1500 from 33 hives in Swan River Valley. A Dominion City settler reports 76 colonies from a stray swarm and last year sold over two tons of honey at 35 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Swan River Valley
J. C. Dodge
Dominion City
Visiting Day at Jail Prompts Reflections on Reform
A visiting day in the jail brings uplifted talk as a kind visitor urges inmates to meditate and reform. One prisoner answers with resolve, saying he will wear gloves on his next job, hinting at a dedication to change.
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American Legion Weekly
Shackleton praises polar ventures and donors at garden party
Sir Ernest Shackleton spoke at a garden party hosted by Mir and Mrs. F. E. Becker in Sotton Hal Heston praising polar exploration. He credited Becker's confidence and two benefactors for enabling a new expedition, noting costs and potential scientific gains for the empire and world.
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Ernest Shackleton
Mir
F. E. Becker
Sotton
Hal Heston
Becker
Mies
London Times
Miller's Worm Powdered Cure Claims Safe, Effective
An advertisement asserts Miller's Worm Powders destroy worms without disturbing the child. It states the remedy thoroughly cleanses the stomach and bowels and prevents worm revival, leaving the body inhospitable to pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's
Studio site secured for Canadian photo plays
E Hardcastle of Associated Producers Limited reports securing a studio site on an island in the Lake of the Woods district. Production of Canadian photo plays will begin, with the site possibly becoming the companys permanent base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of the Woods
E. Hardcastle
Associated Producers, Limited
Western Wool Grades Well in Alberti Range
Alberti range wools are grading out with excellent handling and spinning qualities gaining attention from Canadian mills. Sheep shearing in Southern Alberta is completed. A child’s medicine notice appears for Mother Graves Worm Exterminator. Eagles and a Sark are said to reach 6,000 feet while birds generally stay below 1,000 feet.
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Alberti Range
Alberta
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Dominion Eee
Ifion
Department of Soldiers’ Civil Reestablishment
School For Journalists
Uit
R.c.mlp
Department of Agriculture
BY Loretto C. Lynch
J. D. Kellogg
Atlaswede Clover
Pie
Shackleton
Graves
Ian
Clark
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