Smaller Legislatures and a Sweep of Reform in Canada
The text argues for reduced government expenditure through smaller provincial legislatures and potential reform options such as merging Maritime provinces, uniting prairie provinces, or abolishing the Senate. It cites current membership totals, notes Saskatchewan’s recent push to cut seats, and warns that population shifts necessitate redistribution to avoid costly, unwieldy Parliament.
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Canada
Dominion
Legislative
Tiree Prairie
Senate
Omarty
Legislative Assembly
Quebec
Legislative Council
Ife
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward la
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Changin
Aol
Ontario
Nova Svouia
Albertz
Weil
Photographer Offers Guidance for a Natural Pose
A photographer advises Miss Vick-Leon to relax facial features for a more pleasing expression. The exchange suggests caution in speaking freely, noting that honesty may affect the result.
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Miss Vick-Leon
Butter Production Rises in 1922 Provincial Report
A provincial dairy commissioner reports 1922 butter output higher than the previous year and notes improved quality. The statement reflects optimism about production trends, despite unclear fragments suggesting further dairy insights and local observations.
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Tao
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Fifth Annual Meeting
Three hundred sixty one editors gathered at the University of Toronto to close a three day session reporting a general coast to coast business improvement and a bright outlook. Western editors cited open latible crops and a bumper crop in Western Canada. The convention deplored unfair criticism of public men whose actions diverged from newspaper views. Officers and directors for 1924-23 were elected with J A Bedy as president and EF Roy Sales as manager and treasurer. Winnipeg will host next year’s convention.
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Toronto
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
University of Toronto
Canada
J. A. Bedy
the Telescope
Walkerton
Oot
Peeaident
J. E. Fortin
L’belaireur
Besucevile
L. A. Ball
the News
Vernus
F. A. J. Davis
the Canadian
Carleton Place
Ont
EF. Roy Sales
L. A. Eedy
W. R. Davis
Renfrew
Mercury
J. A. MacLaren
Barrie
Examiner
V. Dubuc
Chivoutimi
Que
le Progress
Weak Brandon Woman Recovered Health Claims Pink Pills Help
Mrs Annie Treherne of Brandon Manitoba describes pneumonia aftermath leaving her unable to walk and nearly legless until taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. She credits renewed strength to the pills and says she now uses them to prevent relapse. The ad promotes Pink Pills as a blood restorer after acute illness and offers mail order at a price.
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Brandon
Williama
Annie Treherne
Wile Huis
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Médl¢ing Co
Brockville
Ont
Britain’s War Secretary cites small standing army amid turmoil
Stephen Walsh says Britain’s army without the Indian force has fallen from four million in wartime to about 151 thousand, smaller than Spain and Holland and far below Czecho-Slovakia. Soviet Russia leads Europe at 1,003,000. France 132,348. Poland, Spain, Holland, Switzerland outpaced. Other items note quick cotton maturation in South Africa and a king’s query about the ideal job candidate.
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France
Poland
Spain
Holland
Switzerland
Cancer serum not claimed a cure by Dr. Glover
Dr T J Glover develops a cancer serum not presented as a cure. Dr M P Warmuth and Dr J F Donnelly report premature publication hinders acceptance. Serum is experimental, limited supply, immunization takes a year and a half, production slow, and contest prize not pursued.
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Glover
T. J. Glover
M. P. Warmuth
J. F. Donnelly
Philadelphia
National Stomach Hospital
Lord Athelstan
Montreal
Donnelly
Cross Canada route fixed for British airmen flight
Royal Canadian Air Force completes cross Canada segment prep for the round the world flight. Route lists Japan stops and Canadian depots from Aleutians to Newfoundland with stops at Kagoshima Tokyo Yetoru Islands Paramushir and transit through Edmonton Regina Fort William Lake Nipissing Ottawa to Fredericton St John Amherst and Sydney Newfoundland. Dr Thomas Electric Oil praised for sprains and bruises with swelling reduction and pain relief.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
Aleutian Islands
St. John's
Newfoundland
Air Force
Japan
Kagoshima
Kushimoto
Tokio
Minatogau
Fort Wiliam
Lake Superior
Canadian Territory
Sault Ste. Marie
Georgian Bay
Lake Nipissing
Ottawa River
Ottawa
Fredericton
St. John
N.B
Amherst
Sydney
N.S
Eastern Market for Alberta Coal for Ontario Points
Alberta coal shipments totaling one hundred thousand tons are proposed for Ontario, at a freight rate of six dollars and fifty cents per ton. The Manitoba Government would guarantee rail fronts to cover losses, with operations to begin as soon as possible this summer. Premier Greenfield presented the plan to Mackenzie King and Ottawa officials, urging early action.
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Ontario
Alberta
da Mipien
Greenfield
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
Prohibition Debate Over Wembley Rodeo Cruelty
Lord Denman defends Wembley rodeo amid cruelty concerns noting the Prince of Wales support and Calgary stampede triumph. RSPCA campaigns oppose rodeo citing promoters restricting inspector access to animals.
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Wambley
House of Lords
Prince of Wales
Lord Denman
House of Loris
Wembley
Calgary
Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Joint Soreness Subdued Swellings Quickly Reduced
A health note claims quick relief from joint soreness as swellings subside after applying a rubbing remedy to affected parts. The advertisement highlights rapid improvement and practical use for daily comfort.
Nerviline touted as remedy for rheumatic pains
Amos F. Fleury of Kingston credits Nerviline with restoring mobility after crippling rheumatism. He says McKay's Drug Store recommended the preparation and 35 cent bottles provide lasting relief for rheumatic pains lumbago and sciatica, sold everywhere.
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Amos F. Fleury
Kingston
McKay
First Aid Trophies Highlight Western Canada Dominance
Western Canada captured the largest share of awards in the Dominion first aid contests of the St. John Ambulance Society in Ottawa. The Monthambert trophy went to Western Fuel Corporation of Nanaimo, with Coleman Alberta’s International Coal and Coke Company runners-up. Other honors went to Winnipeg’s St. John Ambulance Brigade No. 14 Division, Wallace Nesbitt General, and Canmore Coal Company, along with Calgary staff and Vancouver RCMP teams. Provincial shields crowned Western Fuel Nanaimo Alberta Coleman and Regina as top regional teams, with junior prizes awarded to Boy Scouts and Cadets.
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Western Canada
St. John’s Ambulance Society
Ottawa
Monthambert
Western Fuel Corporation
Nanaimo
B.C
International Coal and Coke Company
Coleman, Alla
Wallace Nesbitt
General
Canada
Sib-Staff
Calgary
Alta
Shaughnessy
R.c.mlp
Vancouver
R.C.M.P
Regina
Lady Drummond Cup
C.N.R
Montreal
Alberta
Coleman
British Columbia
West Fern Fuel Corporation
Saskatchewan
R.c.m.lp
Manitoba
Minard's Liniment and Palestine Oilve Excavations
An old saying notes fools and money part. yet many keep gaining wealth. The Palestine Exploration Society plans excavations on the Mount of Olives, signaling upcoming archaeological activity.
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The
Palestine Exploration Society
Mount of
Oilves
Increase In Tonnage At Vancouver Port Report
Vancouver Harbor Commissioners report 1923 shipping show growth in exports and imports. Logs lumber and freight valued at over 133 million were sent abroad, up 30 million. imports valued at 224 million, up 13 million. Ships totaled 19,608 with 8,427,282 net tons, up 2,959 trips and 792,208 tons from 1922. Ocean-going vessels 845, tonnage 2,804,883, up 123 ships.
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Vancouver
Aguren
Dodd's Kidney Pills Benefit Mrs Shaw in Weyburn
Mrs P Shaw of Weyburn Sask reports dropsy and diabetes from weak kidneys improved by Dodd's Kidney Pills after taking twenty boxes. She describes relief from back and head pain and improved spirits, claiming the pills greatly help kidneys filter impurities from blood.
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P. Shaw
Dodd
Deer population climbs in California despite hunting toll
California faces a rising deer population with estimates from the Fish and Game Commission placing the herd between 300,000 and 400,000. Hunters and mountain men collectively take about 60,000 deer annually, yet the total numbers continue to grow.
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California
California Fish and Game Commission
No Rest With Asthma Remedy Claim
The piece promotes Dr. J. A. Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a proven aid for nighttime asthma symptoms. It asserts relief from attacks, weakness, and nervous debility, urging readers to try the remedy based on years of service and a promised trial will convince.
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J. AD. Kelloge
Jto
Dialogue Sketch in Regional Speech Overheard on Street
A fragment shows Mrs Jones and Simmy in a mock conversation about castor oil and a 60 cent debt. The lines echo old timey sayings and a proverb about being with the rose and sweet.
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C. W.N. A. Convention
Britain
Africa
Douglas
South Africa
Daily Mail
Capetown
Tome Ao
Ravi
Thomas
Alberta Coal
Minard
W. N. UL
Leenlinna
Gilletts
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