Debtors Face War Debt Burden on Western Farms
The author argues that inflation and high debt weigh on farmers who bought land during wartime and now face low wheat prices and rising interest. A suggested remedy is capitalizing and amortizing farm debts over 15 to 30 years to protect homes, prevent foreclosures, and keep farms productive. The piece warns continued foreclosure would harm individuals, lenders, and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Great Britain
United States
Joan
Company Todecloagsion
Magnetic Needle Measurements Across Canada Through History
The article notes historical efforts to measure the real magnetic needle direction across Canada as part of the Topographical Survey. It traces early work from Jacques Cartier in 1534 to Drake, Davis, Baffin, Cook, Vancouver, and Franklin, highlighting long-standing geophysical surveying traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of the Interior
Jacques Cartier
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Sir Francis Drake
Pacific
John Davis
Davis Strait
William Baffin
Baffin Island
Captain Cook
Captain Vancouver
Sir John Franklin
Interior
Manitoba Premier Brank Gives Election Date Hint
Manitoba's general election grill was discussed as the end of the current session nears. Premier John Bracken informed the legislature in debate that he would name the election date in response to Col. F. G. Taylor's demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Brafken
Mr.Bracken
Col
F. G. Taylor
Huge Drydock at Esquimalt Among Global Leaders
The Esquimalt B C drydock stretches 1186 feet and ranks as one of three in the world. A Cunarder under construction on the Circle in Scotland highlights expanding shipbuilding capacity. The text also notes calls to ban foreign trade in iron and steel products amid growing industrial tension.
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Esquimalt
B.C
Iforge Cunarder
Circle
Scotland
Young men seek Canadian farm settlement in Saskatchewan
Dr. Alex C. Rab of Dayton Ohio writes Prince Albert Board of Trade asking about agricultural possibilities in northern Saskatchewan. He proposes 2000 to 3000 acre undeveloped farm land near a city, with soil and climate suitable for crops and pasture. He plans to immigrate with his brothers, finance the venture, and hopes returns in about fifteen to sixteen years.
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Europe
Saskatchewan
Canada
Alex. C. Rab
Dayton
Ohio
Prince Albert
Board of Trade
Rab
These Hard Times and the Diamond Dyes Claim
A reader letters a plea about saving money during hard times and endorses Diamond Dyes for renewing faded garments. The writer praises the dyes as economical, reliable, and safe for fabrics, claiming they do not spot or weaken cloth and that even a child can apply them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.B.G
Quebec
Humane Engineer Freeing Hound Delays Train at Bunker Hill
Engineer A W Paxson noticed a dog trapped in barb wire along the track near Bunker Hill Indiana as the locomotive passed. He left the moving train at Logansport and drove 30 miles to free the dog before resuming duties.
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A. W.paxson
Bunker Hill
Indiana
Logansport
Paxson
Asthma Remedy Promises Steady Sales Growth
An old promotional notice touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as unchanging in quality and effectiveness. It claims yearly increases in sales and urges sufferers not to endure attacks, recommending immediate purchase of the remedy.
Parasite Pedder Exemplars Local Town Neglect
A critique denounces a peddler as a parasite who offers no town support. He shirks road, water, lights, fire protection, schools, and local groups, leaving financial burdens to others. The piece urges using Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to drive out parasites and strengthen children.
Rural Mail Carrier Keeps 44 Mile Route Pristine
Story, a rural mail carrier west of Salem Kansas, takes pride in a tidy route of 44 miles. He recently spent 15 dollars on paint to coat 128 mailboxes and even painted each customer's name on their box.
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Story
Salem
Kansas
Royal Mounted Police fly to relocate Pelican Narrows post
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer G C Montizampert flies to Lac La Ronge and nearby posts to move the police post from Pelican Narrows to Lac Ronge. A stray line notes US gallon is wider than the Canadian gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal “Canadian “Mounted Police
G. Co. P. Montizampert
Lac la Ronge
Pelican Narrows
Lac Ronge
Stomach acidity and indigestion relief with Bisurated Magnesia
An article explains that indigestion stems from excess stomach acid and souring of food. It advises avoiding troublesome foods and using Bisurated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acid and aid digestion, claiming it lets people enjoy meals without stomach trouble.
Drawings by Lord Durham Bring High Auction Price
Water color drawings of Canadian scenes owned by Lord Durham sold at Sotheby’s in London for 1850. Executed in 1838 for John George Lambton, later first Earl of Durham, governor general who presented the Durham Report aiding Canada’s Confederation. The lot features Quebec and Niagara Falls views from both sides. The sale preludes Lambton Castle art treasures in April including engravings like Lawrence’s The Red Boy.
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Lord Durham
Sotheby's
London
England
John George Lambton
Earl of Durham
Lambton Castle
Lawrence
Red Boy
Ladders For Everyone In Upper Berths On Trains
A new experiment aims to install fixed ladders on the side of all upper berths in Pullman cars on trains between New York and Washington. Lower berth sleepers will avoid nightly disturbances and porter interruptions as ladders are folded into the bedding compartment during the day. If successful, the change may be extended to all Pullman cars nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Persian Balm Promotion for Skin Health and Beauty
An advertisement extols Persian Balm as a universal family skin aid. It claims benefits for mother, child, and father offering hair fixing and cooling shaving lotion uses. It asserts constant skin benefits and urges every woman to use it for lovelier complexions.
Measles Mention Sparks Child’s Grim Playful Thought
A line from a historical page shows Johnnie asking to “have the measles” after Willie finishes with them, reflecting a troubling, darkly comic child’s remark captured in the era’s reporting style.
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Johnnie
Willie
All elements made of electrons and protein actors
A brief note states that all chemical elements are composed of electrons and protein actors forming their atomic structure.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Restore Vitality and Health
E M Ward of Saskatoon Saskatchewan reports long flu bouts and fatigue lift after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He says the pills restore color to his cheeks and boost vitality by rebuilding blood and energizing the system. The makers claim they create new blood and aid recovery, available at druggists for 50 cents a package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Britain aims for decisive Ottawa talks at Imperial Conference
Britain plans to send a strong slate of leaders to Ottawa for the Imperial Economic Conference. Neville Chamberlain J H Thomas Walter Runciman and Philip Cunliffe-Lister head the delegation as Britain seeks lasting results. Bank of England measures aim to curb rapid sterling rise while praising repayment policy ace Europe eyes Ottawa Lausanne reparations and the economy joint effort.
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Ottawa
Neville Chamberlain
Thomas
Walter Runciman
Philip Cunliffe-Lister
Empire
Britain
Bank of England
Europe
Stock Exchange
Lausanne
Canada Writer Sees China Market Potential
Edward R. Skipwith, a London writer who arrived in Vancouver aboard the Empress of Canada, argues China offers a wonderful market for Canadian goods. He questions Canada's failure to promote canned fruits and vegetables to China and notes millions of Chinese live in poverty while others are well-to-do and enjoy foreign foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Edward R. Skipwith
London
England
Vancouver
Canada
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Aids Humans And Animals
An ad notes similarities between people and animals in susceptibility to cuts bruises and inflammation. It promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a reliable remedy for these ailments in both humans and lower animals with a persuasive, general wellness claim.
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Beth House
Thomas
Freshman’s Permit Question Sparks Humorous Reply
A Indiana University freshman renewing a residence permit was asked the purpose for which the car would be used. He wrote in the blank "To ride in," staging a light moment that underscores campus bureaucratic formalities.
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Indiana’’University
Miss Mate and Miss Take Duel Over Proposals
In a witty exchange, Miss Mate who recently inherited a large plantation quips about having three proposals, while Miss Take retorts with a pun about the land. The lighthearted dialogue highlights social expectations and matchmaking humor.
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Mate
Miss Take
Denmark’s flag is the world’s oldest national banner
The Danish flag has been in use since 1219, making it the oldest national flag in continuous use. This historic standard, known as the Dannebrog, has anchored Danish identity for centuries.
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Denmark
Columbus Chemist Invents Germicide for Bank Bills
A Columbus chemist developed a germicide to wash paper currency handled by bank clerks. The item notes innovation in sanitation methods for money handling and potential impacts on banking hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Douglas Egyptian Liniment for Stock Care and Relief
Douglas Egyptian Liniment serves as an effective leg wash for livestock, helps remove coins lodged in horses, and quickly relieves bruises sprains swellings and joint stiffness with prompt action and practical use in animal care.
Widespread Desertion Among Russian Workers
Reported figures show mass flight from labor. In the Moscow coast region 28 000 of 34 000 workers fled in the past year, five months of 12 000 Ural coal miners also ran away, and at Tsaritsin motor works only 142 of 7 000 remained employed after many desertions.
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Moscow Coast
Ural
Tsaritsin
Electric pencil writes gold and silver foil with heat
A method uses an electric pencil to produce inscriptions on gold or silver foil by heat. The process claims precision and a decorative finish suitable for jewelry or ornate panels.
High mountains near vast ocean touch the coast
A note observes that the continent’s loftiest peaks lie close to the largest ocean along its shore, highlighting dramatic geographic proximity between high elevations and the seascape.
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