Good roads in western Canada attract tourists and jobs
Governments in the three prairie provinces plan to spend about twenty million dollars this year on constructing and maintaining highways plus additional millions by municipalities. The piece argues roads alone won’t satisfy visitors, urging billboard limits, attractive towns, clear highway signs, and courteous service to convert travelers into lasting impressions and local benefit.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
West
Western Canada
International Boundary Line
Partridge Island to Power Fog Alarm by Diesel Engines
The Partridge Island light and fort signal station at St John harbor will derive power from modern semi-Diesel engines, potentially becoming the first steam operated fog alarm in Canada. Previously other stations used oil engines with gasoline starters and kerosene fuel. The Partridge Island light dates to 1791 with a fog signal added in 1850.
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Partridge Island
Fort
St. John
N.B
Canada
Livestock and acreage surge in Peace River area 1929
In 1929 the Peace River territory shipped 5350 cattle 28160 hogs 1445 sheep and 780 horses to Edmhonton along with other products including packed seed. About 11000 homesteads were filed in the prior two years and over 100000 acres were broken during 1929.
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Peace River Territory
Edmhonton
Salary Talk Ends With No Change Agreement
He and his boss confirmed that no salary changes would be made after discussions. The decision keeps the current pay intact, with both sides agreeing to maintain the status quo.
Skill Of Mail Pilots Incredibly Skilled Air Mail Fliers Admit Peril
The article lauds air mail pilots like Robert P. Hopkins for navigating dense fog to land on a tiny park patch when Chicagos Cleveland leg became impossible to locate the airport. It highlights the pilots as aristocrats of the air and notes their boldness in extreme conditions.
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Robert P. Hopkins
National Air Transport
Chicago
Cleveland
Remarkable Atlantic Record by Mrs Wilcox on Baltic
Mrs M C Wilcox of Larchmont New York has crossed the Atlantic twice yearly for 25 years aboard the White Star liner Baltic, arriving in Halifax on her 55th crossing. Her first ocean trip was on the Baltic’s maiden eastbound voyage, and the article notes the name April derives from a Latin word meaning to open.
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Atlantic
White Star Hner
Beltic
M. C. Wilcox
Larchmont
N.Y
Halifax
Baltic
Strikes In Canada Decrease In 1929
Canada saw a sharp drop in 1929 strikes with only 12 924 workers affected and 153 936 days lost marking the peaceful year aside from a few minor actions in Toronto. The painters plumbers and plasterers strikes involved hundreds of workers and days lost.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
St Vitus Dance Sufferer Made Well By Pink Pills
A Montreal mother credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her eleven year old daughter of St Vitus Dance after doctors failed. She describes rapid improvement after a few boxes and urges others to try the treatment. The pills are sold by dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Montreal
Que
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Engineers urged to aid Canada’s growth in 1930s talk
Brigadier General Charles Hamilton Mitch ell told the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in Washington that Canada should push land water and air transportation, hydroelectric power, and mechanized farming to secure economic and social development. He warned that future demand will require strong engineer support to achieve political and cultural gains.
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Charles Hamilton Mitchell
Canada
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Washington
Mitchell
Dominion
Early frost punishes premature buds in spring scene
A weather note warns that an unusually early cold snap harms tender buds. Gardeners are advised to cover plants and expect slowed growth as frost touches budding shoots across exposed areas. Plant care tips emphasize protection and delayed flowering plans.
Catarrhozone Heals Irritable Throat Attack, Beamer Praises
J. B. Beamer of Reading reports a bronchial episode turning inflamed throat after three years of sickness. He credits Catarrhozone inhaler for relief, using it at night to quell attacks. The full $1.00 outfit is guaranteed with a 50c small size available at dealers nationwide.
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J. B. Beamer
Loss Unnecessary in Raising Baby Chicks Says Expert
P F Clardy former president of the American Baby Chick Producers Association advocates starting with vigorous healthy chicks, proper incubation and care to raise nearly every chick. He stresses clean living quarters, protection from vermin and weather, and regular attention as key to profitability.
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P. F. Clardy
American Baby Chick Producers’ Association
Smothering Spells Prompt Kelowna Reader Letter
Mrs T W Roth of Kelowna British Columbia recounts a year of severe breathless spells that left her unable to walk short distances due to gasping for air and notes a friend’s suggestion as a potential remedy.
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T. W. Roth
Kelowna
B.C
Milburn Product Endorsed by Customer Preference
A customer states rapid improvement after using a Milburn remedy and recommends it to others. The ad notes price at 50 cents per box and availability through druggists and dealers or direct purchase via The T. Milburn Co. Limited in Toronto, Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Vienna doctors claim synthetic bee sting cures rheumatism
Medical laboratories in Vienna Austria announce perfection of synthetic bee stings. Professors at Polyclinic hospital report chemical analysis of bee venom and say they have duplicated and improved it. The stinging chemical is claimed to cure rheumatism.
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Medical Laboratories
Vienna
Austria
Polyclinis Hospital
Persian Balm Beauty Elixir for Youthful Complexion
A vintage advertisement touts Persian Balm as a true elixir of youth. It refreshes, rejuvenates, softens and beautifies the skin, making hands appear flawless and white. The product is described as delicately fragrant, soothing dry skin and preserving a discerning woman’s allure.
New Lanark’s Lawless Era: 66 Years Without Official Punishment
In New Lanark Scotland the model community founded by Robert Owen had no lawyers or magistrates and imposed no legal punishment for about 66 years, a unique social experiment in governance and order.
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New Lanark
Scotland
Robert Owen
Canadian universities lack qualified study of international law
Professor Norman MacKenzie of the University of Toronto told the House of Commons committee on industry and international relations that no Canadian university has a library equipped for intensive international law and relations study. The committee considers Agnes MacPhail's resolution to establish chairs and scholarships in this field. He suggested parliamentary aid via grants and noted libraries as a prerequisite for development. He also urged allowing scholars to observe foreign business operations.
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Norman MacKenzie
University of Toronto
House‘ of ‘Commons
Canada
Agnes MacPhail
South-east Grey
On-Feld
MacKenzie
Worm Ex Terminator Praised by Mothers in Testimony
Numerous mothers testify to the value of Mother Graves' Worm Ex terminator from experience, praising its usefulness in practical household pest control.
Historic Edmonton Fort Idea Sparks Restoration Talk
Premier Brownlee announced in the Alberta legislature a plan to preserve a historic building inside Edmonton by rebuilding an 18-foot stockade and erecting a two storey log structure similar to the fur house once on the grounds. The design recalls John Rowland era chief factor between 1825 and 1854, with interest in a miniature whale layout of the early fort.
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Edmonton
Brownlee
Alberta
John Rowland
Minard’s Thermometer Testing Lab Certifies Each Unit
Minard's Laboratory of the Topographical Survey within the Interior tests several thousand clinical thermometers yearly for government and public use. Each thermometer earns a certificate upon passing the required tests.
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Topographical Survey
Department of” the’ ‘Interior
Ontario man found guilty of animal cruelty in Boston incident
Robert Miller of Hamilton Ontario was found guilty of cruelty to animals after driving his car over a Boston pulldog. He was allowed out on a suspended sentence and must make good the $60 value of the deceased animal. Magistrate Burbidge ruled dogs deserve street consideration equal to pedestrians.
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Boston
Robert Miller
Hamilton
Ont
Burbidge
Canada Sees New Soybean Industry For Farmers
Canadian farmers explore soybean cultivation as a new opportunity. Experimental work by the Dominion Department of Agriculture finds eighteen varieties suitable for Canada, with potential yields comparable to corn. Current imports of soybeans and related products approached two million dollars in 1929.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Fresh Supplies In Demand For Dr Thomas Oil
Demand rises as Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil expands its reach with ordered supplies. The portable bottle form convinces buyers of its power across regions, with retailers noting strong uptake and dependable potency.
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Thomas
Modern Wolf Takes Reserved Spot in Parlor
A quirky item notes a modern wolf figure occupying a chair in the parlor beside the radio. It sits within easy reach of the iceless refrigerator and vacuum cleaner, reflecting unusual household quirks and life’s small conveniences.
Perfect Diamond Dyes Offer Bright Color For Fabrics
Diamond Dyes claim high quality anilines give true bright colors for dresses drapes and lingerie with even coverage that resists spotting or streaking. They market as easy to use and long lasting in wear and wash, priced at 15 cents at drug stores.
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Minard
Liniment
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