Panning Work of 1920 and Canada’s Production Push
The piece argues for higher production across Canadian farms forests fisheries and mines in 1920 and beyond. It cites Henry B. Thomson on British demand for Canadian bacon beef and eggs, Wheat Board effects on wheat prices, and the need to boost exports to reduce Canada’s trade deficit while securing machinery and capital for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
World Finance and Economics
Henry B. Thomson
Canada Food Board
England
Canadian Trade Commission
Thomson
Dominion
United States
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Washington
Canada Wheat Board
Unusual Canadian orange exhibit draws attention
An orange grown at Tuxford in Saskatchewan is shown in a Moose Jaw area store window. The fruit is described as large for a local fruit, larger than Japanese varieties and apparently perfectly formed, illustrating Western Canada’s fruit growing potential.
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Canada
Tuxford
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
California
Will Present Airplane to Australia
The aircraft company that built the machine used by Captain Ross Smith to fly from England to Australia announces plans to present the airplane to the Commonwealth Government.
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Australia
Airplane Company
Ross- Smith
England
Commonwealth
Dont Neglect A Rheumatic Pain Liniment Ad
An old advertisement urges immediate treatment of rheumatic pain with Sloan's Liniment. It promises instant relief for external aches and stiffness, notes large year after year sales, and promotes economical pricing at 35c 70c and 1 40 with made in Canada branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan’s
Canada
Feat Dee Stebsied Laws May Be Repealed
The item notes debates over repealing laws contrasted with orange trade policies. It references Dee and policy changes affecting agriculture and commerce, highlighting tension between legal reform and fruit market regulation.
Minard's Liniment Promoted Against Distemper
Distemper cures promoted by Minard's Liniment in an advertisement. A separate note defines a self possessed woman as one who fails to acquire a husband.
Thirty Deaths From Razor In Corn Treatment Warning
Chicago physician reports thirty deaths linked to corn razors and warns against self treatment. Recommends Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor as a painless vegetable remedy, 25 cents at dealers.
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Chicago
Ancient Glass Statues Indicate Old Glass Industry in Ceylon
Dr P E Pieris reported at the Royal Asiatic Society in Colombo that glass beads and fragments from the Jaffna Peninsula prove ancient glass production in Ceylon. He argued a green tint explains Sinhalese references to emerald Buddha statues, noting beads with varied perforations show antiquity and local manufacture.
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Ceylon
P. E. Pieris
Jaffna Peninsula
Royal Asiatic Society
Third Rail System Trials Planned for Belgium Rail Line
Belgium plans to electrify rail service using a third rail on the Antwerp Brussels route with a passenger trial. A ministerial subcommittee sets car specifications and contracts soon. Trials expected by late 1921, with overhead trolley used only at switching stations.
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Antwerp
Brussels
Minister of Railroads
Minard's Liniment Claims Cure for Garget in Cows
An 1900s ad claims Minard's Liniment cures garget in cows, asserting strong ranching results. The second sentence presents a sexist aphorism about willpower contrasted with a dead man versus a live woman.
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Minard
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. Sleep better after first application. Price 60 cents.
Pig named Inky flees pen in farmer's quip
Farmer Hayseed explains the pig called Inky. Jack asks about the black blots. Hayseed says the name fits because the pig is always running from the pen.
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Farmer Hayseed
Jack
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Advertised Remedy
Short of breath and heart trouble are described with symptoms of choking sensation and dizziness. Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills are promoted as a tonic to regulate the heart and nerve system. A testimonial from Stephen Crouse of East Clifford, NS, claims significant improvement after three boxes. Price 50c a box, mailed by The T Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto, Ont.
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Milburn
If a man has horse sense he should know when to say neigh
A short quip notes that practical wisdom uses humor to flag when to speak up or stay quiet, comparing prudence to horse sense and the cue to neigh.
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Cubes
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Ogdensburg
Lydia E
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marie Borp
N. E
Canton, Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lydia E.pinkham
Sloan
Feat Dee Stebsied
Razor
Www
HN. Ui
Belgium
Pat
Mike
Boston Transcript
Bayer
Ayer
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