Western provinces urged to emulate Quebec good roads push
The piece argues Western Canada should adopt Quebec’s all year road program to boost agriculture and education. It notes a Dominion grant totaling 20.8 million over five years plus provincial matching funds, outlining projected totals and emphasizing auto license revenue as a source. It urges farmers and communities to pressure governments to start permanent hard surfaced main roads.
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Quebec
Canada
Dominion
Vinces
Prairie Provinces
Liberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Western
Alberta
Provinces
Prohibition Cuts Boston Deer Island House of Correction Costs
Boston reports savings of about 100000 this year in Deer Island House of Correction expenses due to prohibition. The population has dropped from over 1000 in 1915 to 300 now, with one prison building to be abandoned. Estimated 1926 costs drop to 202403.36 from 305679.78, despite general pay raises.
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House of Correction
Boston
Deer Island
Bayer
Canada
Bayer Company
Painful rheumatism driven from blood with Dr Williams pills
The article explains rheumatism is a blood disease and that enriching the blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills can cure it. It claims many people, including the elderly, have conquered rheumatism by keeping blood rich and pure. Pills cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Wise Mothers Endorse Mother Graves Worm Exterminator
A humorous ad shows a dialogue about a stubborn cold and a wife, then promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a valuable household remedy. The copy emphasizes reliability and practical usefulness for common ailments.
Apple A Day Rattling Aim Quips From Jinks
A playful line attributes a proverb about health to Jinks, noting a sharp aim as essential to success. The quip blends humor with a boast about skill and precision.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Relief
Classic 19th century sales pitch touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless cure with guaranteed relief. Claims no pain and certain care, priced at 25 cents and available from all dealers.
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Putnam
Putnam's
Inauguration Soon for Beaver Cove Pulp Mills Victoria
Beaver Cove pulp mills near completion expect operation within two months with output around fifty tons of paper daily. Soldiers find jobs at the plant as timber-hauling railway construction begins and town site work starts. Manager White predicts a growing industrial town matching Swanson Bay Ocean Falls and Powell River, serving markets in the Pacific United States Australia New Zealand and Japan.
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Victoria
B.C
Beaver Cove
White
Swanson Bay
Ocean Falls
Powell River
Pacific
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Primda donna’s generosity sparks talk of trials
In a Baltimore American remark a liberal noted the primda donna was generous with trials, saying she gave many runs for the money. The cheeky quip reflects a playful take on performances and expectations.
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Primta Donna
Baltimore American
Bomb Thrown at Egypt Premier in Alexandria
An Alexandria dispatch says a bomb concealed in a grape basket was thrown at Hussein Rushdi Pasha, Egypt's premier, but caused no injuries. The attacker is identified as a theological student. The item also mentions Minard's Liniment and a quotation on women haters.
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London
Hussein Rushdi Pasha
Egypt
Alexandria
Hussein Pasha
Holloway’s Corn Cure Removes Corns and Warts
The product Holloway's Corn Cure kills the roots of a corn or wart and makes the callosity shed without harming surrounding flesh.
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Holloway
Perley Plans Retirement After Return to London
Sir George Perley high commissioner for Canada returns to London in October after a three months leave and says he does not intend to accept a permanent post. He will retire once a successor is chosen.
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George Perley
Ottawa
Sir George Perley
Canada
London
Dayton pilot sets new U.S. two man altitude record
At McCook field Major R. W. Schroeder reportedly reached 29 000 feet in a two man airplane, a potential American altitude record. The global record remains Capt Lang of the British Royal Air Force with 30 500 feet and a passenger.
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Dayton
Ohico
America
McCook Aviation
Field
R. W. Schroeder
Lang
Royal Air Force
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Donald
Liberal
Webster
Gillette
Henson
Cain
Gillette Safety Razor Co. of Canada, Limited
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Que
Minard
Dominion Shorthorn Encepen
W. A. Dryden
Day
Brooklin
Ont
Guelph
M. Summers
Windsor, Ont
Ayer
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