Canada’s Growth Through Immigration and Trade
Canada enters the postwar era with a small population yet rising wealth due to natural resources and exports. Wade argues Canada now contributes a notable share of world metals and goods. growth hinges on attracting the right immigrants and foreign capital to develop forests fisheries mines and railways.
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Canada
PC. Wade
British Columbia
London
Dominion
General Assembly of the
League of Nations Ab
League
Great Dritato
France
Maly
Japan
Council Board of the World
United States
Sir Winiht Laurier
Lloyds Shipping Tonnage Shows U S Surge in World Trade
Lloyds Register of Shipping lists global tonnage and vessel counts. Britain remains ahead with about 19.0 million tons, while the United States climbs to 12.5 million tons, gaining 10.66 million since 1914. Germany falls from second to well under two million. Japan rises to third, Norway drops to seventh.
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Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Great Britain
United States
Britain
Germany
Norway
Japan
Many Troubles Through the Blood Promising Health Pills
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for blood impurities causing headaches backaches rheumatism skin diseases and fatigue. It cites Albert F Giffin of Mount Pleasant reporting restored appetite weight gain and energy after taking the pills for about a month and notes availability by mail or from medicine dealers at 50 cents per box with six boxes for 2 54 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Albert F. Giffin
Mount Pleasant
B.E
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Long-Lived British Industry and Historic Mills
A British engineering tradition endures as firms uphold high standards amid global competition. Dismantled rolling mills in the North East trace back to 1691, with old rolls and even a water wheel still preserved. The water wheel was used by the dismantling firm to power equipment for cutting up scrap material from the works.
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England
Doctor Grenfell Arrives in Liverpool With Radium En Route
Dr Wilfred Grenfell, the missionary doctor of Labrador, arrives in Liverpool to discuss a small radium shipment for cancer patients at his hospital. He notes Eskimo patients are excited and surprised to see a letter arrive by post. He urges truthfulness and notes liniments sold by Minard and Lumbarman.
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Wilfred Grenfell
Labrador
Liverpool
London
New Lamp Promises Clean Safe Light U S Test Shows Benefit
A new oil lamp claims 94 percent efficiency with no odor smoke or noise. Tested by the U S Government and 25 universities, it outperforms 10 ordinary lamps. Inventor T Johnson offers free trials and potential agents can earn 250 to 500 dollars monthly. May be sent to Winnipeg address for details.
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U.S
T. ¥. Johnson
MeDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Hotel Clarity Sparks Claim Guest Refusal
A hotel clerk boasts a policy that the guest is always right while a guest who has stayed a week proclaims he owes nothing. The exchange highlights a clash over charges and service expectations in a humorous wartime era.
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American Legion Weekly
California Fig Syrup Advertisement and Proverb on Habits
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup for children with a claim of gentle bowel relief and a promise of a well child after dosing. It includes dosage guidance and a reminder to ask for genuine syrup. The piece also offers life-habit maxims about economy hope self-reliance and correct speech alongside a note on an iceberg having a 100 foot above water and 1000 feet below profile.
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California
Pape's Diapepsin Digestion Relief Ad
An old advertisement promises rapid indigestion relief with Pape's Diapepsin. It claims to cure gas heartburn upset stomach and sourness for a few cents per package with a druggist guarantee. The copy emphasizes quick correction of digestion and freedom from discomfort.
Cancer Death Rates by Race in High Population Areas
Report notes that areas with the highest Negro population show the lowest cancer death rate. The finding contrasts with common expectations and suggests regional health patterns requiring further study.
Christmas through sleepers to Old Country via CPR
Canadian Pacific Railway runs special through tourist sleepers from Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Moose Jaw Regina linking Winnipeg 9.20 am December 9 to sail via ship Montcalm on December 12 and other December sailings to Liverpool Glasgow Southampton and more with through connections from Calgary Moose Jaw Regina Edmonton Saskatoon and Winnipeg. agents provide rates sailings and passport arrangements.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Edmonton
Calgary
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Regina
Winnipeg
Ats
West St. John
Montcalm
Liverpool
St. John
Glasgow
Afelita
Southampton
Mouse Jaw
Metagama
Be. John
Old Country
Canadian Pacific
Tanlac Boosts Alberta Veteran’s Health Recovery
William Williamson of Calgary reports dramatic health gains after taking Tanlac. He says he recovered 15 pounds, improved appetite and energy, and relief from rheumatism after months of fatigue and weakness. Sold by druggists.
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Alberta
Wiliam Williamson
Tenth SL
Calgary
Taniac
Tanlac
All Good Drugatsis
Western Harvest Prospects Boost Business Outlook
The Manitoba Free Press notes half a billion dollars of new money from the western harvest will aid business. An advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders cure infant worms, ensuring peaceful sleep and healthier growth for babies.
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Manitoba Free Press
Alberta Homestead Lands Open in Edmonton District
Maps from the Federal Department of the Interior show 50 311 quarter sections or over 1 000 000 acres available for entry in the Edmonton district of Alberta. Lands lie north west and southwest of Edmonton within fifty to one hundred miles with millions more in Peace River and Grande Prairie regions. Some 42 677 quarter sections are available north of Edmonton for settlement. A Saxony town note mocks paper money with a drawing of a man with empty pockets.
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Federal Department of the Interior
Edmonton
Province of
Alberta
Peace River
Grande Prairie
Edmionton
Oxford Summer School Teaches Women Voter Duties
A school for women in Oxford England conducted during the summer instructed attendees in voting duties and responsibilities. High demand led to some applicants being turned away while courses emphasized the duties of mag jates.
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Oxford
England
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