Importance Of The Automobile In Canada In 1924
The report notes £20,900 automobiles in Canada covered road mileage exceeding 1,646,000,000 and registered passenger mileage of at least 6,925,000,000. Steam and electric railways carried 629,121,000 passengers. total annual passengers reached 4,253,000,000. Data attributed to 5 L Squire of the Canadian Good Roads Association.
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Canada
Dominion
L. Squire
Canadian Good Roads Association
Nerviline claims fast relief for pains in back and limbs
An advertisement touts Nerviline as the strongest penetrating pain remedy, promising quick action on small pains and the big ones, with each drop absorbing deeply to drive away discomfort. Also notes other products and snippets on weather, health, and Swiss electricity usage.
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Tecanere
Alberta Amusement Tax Boost Noted in 1921 Revenue
Alberta 1921 revenue shows amusement tax yielding 151,102.48 to the treasury, up 10,894.39 from 1920. General department revenue reached 1,698,349.29, up 89,866.79. Amusement tax averaged 3,482.74 weekly. corporations paid 529,989.72. Motor Vehicle Act brought 718,531.30. other acts contributed varied amounts through 1921. Auto licenses nearly 40,000 with 34,852 sold, up 1,837. Companies incorporated rose to 614 with capital 31,993,001.17.
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Alberta
Department
New Variety of Wheat Oregon Man Evolves Wheat With Smut Rust Resistance
Oregon Government Experimental Station reports B. E. Stephens and 10 plant pathologists developed four smut and rust immune wheat varieties. Crosses with productive strains yield promising hybrids offering strong disease resistance and potential yield gains. Annex for Port Arthur elevator contract awarded to Barnett and McQueen Construction to add 1.5 million bushels capacity, raising total to 3,509,003 bushels. French revolutions official sero plane provided to the republic.
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Oregon
B. E. Stephens
Port Arthur
James Richardson and Sons
Barnett and McQueen Construction Company
Horses Shipped to Yukon From Vancouver Steamer Maya Mary
Twenty heavy horses from a Moose Jaw ranch were shipped north aboard the Princess Mary from Vancouver toward Mayo and Whitehorse in the Yukon. The move aims to bolster northern stock and transportation capacity.
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Yukon
Moose Jay
Vancouver
Princess Mary
Mayo
Whitehorse
Yukoo
A Spring Tonic Told To Restore Health
Do not use purgatives for spring use a tonic instead Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich the blood boost appetite and lift mood Miss S L McEachron of Nairn NB endorses the remedy Sold by medicine dealers or by mail 60 cents a box six boxes for 240 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont
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Williams
S. Ll. McEachron
Nairn P.O
N.B
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
A Matter of Taste in Jellies Exchange
Mr. Sadiron and Mrs. Badiron discuss jelly flavors with a witty clash over tasting labels and libels. The humorous dialogue hinges on a pun about flavor versus label identification.
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Mr. Sadiron
Mrs. Badiron
Catarrh Remedies and Kurdish Divorce Notions
An old advertisement notes Tall's Catarrh Medicine as a tonic acting on mucous surfaces and Wall's Catarrh Medicine aiding natural restoration, with druggists distributing circulars. It also claims in Kurdistan divorce is easily obtained if a man repeats “I divorce you” three times.
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J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Kurdistan
Smart black dress with capelike back and matching hat
A chic spring suit described as versatile for business or sport use. The black dress features a capelike back and Roman striped fabric, paired with a black straw hat adorned with black quills, reflecting period fashion tone. Also notes Miller's Worm Powders as pleasant to take with cleansing effects.
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Milady
Fashion Found Wanting Policeman Lost Yer Mammy
London Opinion notes a comical exchange about lost clothing in a street scene while advertising Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. The ad claims testimonials prove its efficacy for respiratory disorders and bronchial inflammation.
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Alfred
London
Thomas
Quail and Pheasant Exchanges Reported
A consignment of live quail from Spokane has been received by the Provincial Game Board for release in the uplands district in exchange for Mongolian pheasants. Another shipment is expected from the Eastern States in exchange for pheasants. Also noted are coins taken by Holoway's Corn Remover, advertised as having independent power.
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B.C
Spokane
Provincial Game Board
Uplands
Fastern
Holoway
What Do Office Boys Do Investigating Spare Time Leads to Odd Results
A self appointed Office Boy Energy Committee surveyed 1748 boys in large offices. Findings show 12 percent read movie magazines and memorize stars, 17 percent prate in various types daily, 11 percent guard the door, 3 percent collect stamps, 7 percent practice typing, 4 percent sleep, 3 percent sit and think, 6 percent sit. The rest are said to be so clever their future chances remain unknown.
Wireless direction finder saves sinking ship at sea
Britain developed wireless direction finding apparatus proven vital in locating distressed vessels. A storm battered a steamer, crew stranded for 36 hours, initial SOS mislocated, but a British ship equipped with the finder finally reached the scene and saved most of the crew before the ship went down.
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Britain
Great Britain
Atlantic
Nervous breakdown remedies urged for sleep and nerves
A distressed individual experiences sleepless nights and frequent frightful dreams with head aches and low mood. The text urges immediate action at first signs of heart or nerve weakness and promises a remedy to quiet nerves strengthen the heart and build up the system.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Social Testimonial Ad
Mrs M Damgand of Youngs Cove Road NB reports relief from heart and nerve troubles after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She notes improved appetite and sleep once she started the regimen. Pills cost 50c a box and can be mailed from The T Milburn Limited Toronto Ont. Mexico rope soled shoes are sold in England for dry weather use. Fire ranks second in accidental deaths in the United States.
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Milburn
T. Milburn
E., Limited
Toronto
Mexico
England
United States
River Colville Abandons Bed While Slipping Toward Old Level
In Alaska the Colville River gradually shifts sideways along a hillside demanding a return to its former level. The western bank erodes while the eastern shore widens into a broad stony beach, evidence of a crustal tilt lifting the stream partway up the slope. The river has been slowly carving toward the valley floor ever since.
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Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Colville
Midis
New York Canadian Club Eyes 2500 Members and New Clubhouse
The New York Canadian Club plans to boost membership to 2,500 and has proposed a new clubhouse. The drive aims to expand activities and provide improved facilities for members. The club outlines growth goals and facility enhancement as its central message.
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New York
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Boston Transcript
Minard
Greenwich Observatory Authority
Switzerland
Lucerne
Postum For Health
Canadian Postum: Cereal Co. Limited
Windsor, Gut
Bayer
Mayer Company
High River Times
Minard's Liniment
Dominion Express
Adies
National Manufacturing Co
Montreal
BLACK
Cutter Laboratory
Wiro Laboratory
Stn
Berkeley
U.s.liense
California
Prica
America
Remedi
Crayg Gloven
Hourin Street
LBA
Jz Chicks
Pratts
Lola
Fred
Pratt Food CO. OF Canada
U. Isla
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