World Happenings Briefly Told
Coal output for January reached 2 100 000 tons the greatest since the armistice. Ontario Legislature passes third reading on a bill to let government vote on the labor question. King George will not sail this year with the Britannia due to lack of competitors in her class. Britain cannot officially intervene to secure Catholic Church dignitaries released in Russia. The list of Japanese officers dismissed under the army limitation policy 1922 includes 13 lieutenant generals 40 major generals and 180 colonels. London boys in hotels adopt French to help guests during April visitors. A Vienna palace wing will open as a restaurant cake shop and wine room with the former imperial cellars vintages on offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britley
Russia
Department of Soldiers
H. S Beland
Vienna
Canadian Pacific’s Record Grain Shipment Shatters Rival Railways
The Canadian Pacific Railway moved 186 million bushels of grain last season to Minneapolis Chicago and Duluth terminals. This surpassed the 1899 volume of 26.9 million bushels and equaled the total grain moved by all U S railways to those markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lakes
United States
Minneapolis
Chicago
Duluth
Vancouver Hosts British Squadron Representatives
Vancouver plans to entertain a British squadron with delegates from 1400 cities and towns in the prairie provinces. Major Owen leads a meeting with Victoria present. Invitations will go to four western provinces with official representatives to greet the Beet. A Dominion Day stay is sought and a joint Ottawa request for a Dominion Government representative will be made. A $55 grant for financial assistance is mentioned.
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Act
Vancouver
Owen
Victoria
Pavy
Frederick Field
Ottawa
Dominion
Prairie Orchard Pioneer Honored by Canadian Council
The Canadian Horticultural Council awarded the Carter Medal to the Stevenson family of Morden Manitoba for establishing the first substantial prairie apple orchard. The honor recognizes work advancing horticulture, following a prior award to Dominion horticulturist W T Macow n. Apples along with cooking fruit and dessert crops broadened to include plums currants gooseberries raspberries and strawberries on the Stevenson farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Stevenson
Morden
Man
Prairie Provinces
Canadian Horticultural Council
Carter
Stevenson
W. T. Macown
Dominion
Mr. Stevenson
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery and More
A public notice touts dyeing services offering to refresh worn clothing and draperies for 15 certs. The ad highlights versatile dye or tint options and promises new-looking results for faded items.
Radio market service for Canadian farmers inaugurated
The Dominion Livestock Branch of the Department of Agriculture launches an official radio market service. Broadcasting Wednesdays at 7 30 pm via Canadian National Railway stations in Ottawa Montreal and Winnipeg with up to date livestock and egg market prices and comments for Montreal Toronto and Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Livestock Branch
Department of Agriculture
Canadian National Railway
Ottawa
Montreal
Winnipeg
Toronto
Diamond Dyes Guarantee for Home Dyeing
Dont wonder if you can dye or tint. Diamond Dyes promises perfect home results even for first timers. Druggists stock all colors and each package includes directions.
Teething Troubles and Baby's Own Tablets
Teething causes worry as babies become cross and suffer stomach upset. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as a safe laxative and remedy for constipation colic indigestion and common mild ailments. Sold by dealers or mail order 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Alberta Seeks Finnish Oats Order From Seed Crop
Alberta government cables Finland over inquiry for 56 000 bushels of first grade oats. Finland favors Canadian seed oats, prompting Alberta to pursue the contract aggressively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Government of
Finland
Mutton and Macaroni Serve Up Frugal Bake Dish
A homemaker’s quick recipe to reuse cold mutton by layering cubes of meat with macaroni tomato sauce cracker crumbs and butter in enameled ware. Alternate layers bake until top browns, then serve from the dish. The note highlights enameled bakeware as kitchen and table friendly.
Schooner Lac du Brochet Makes Northward Sleigh Journey
The five ton schooner Lac du Brochet built in Alberta arrived safely at the southern end of Reindeer Lake in Northern Saskatchewan after a 580 mile overland sleigh trek. Shipped from Edmonton December 1 to Prince Albert the vessel was loaded on a sleigh with eight horse teams and hauled through rough trails to the big lake without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B.C
Lac du Brochet
Reindeer Lake
Saskatchewan
Alberta Motor Boat Company
Edmonton
Prince Albert
Big Lake
Edmonton Bulletin
The Duke of York Receives Royal Lame Back Relief
A promotional piece touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a fast acting liniment for lame back. It claims immediate skin absorption and deep tissue penetration delivering relief and convincing results. The ad references royal status to boost credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Train collision at Walkerville spurs escape drama
A closed automobile was struck by a train at Walkerville. J. Burke escaped through a roof hole as the car was dragged 75 feet. Frank O Brien jumped to safety through the door when the mash threw the car open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerville
J. Burke
Frank O Brien
Alberta to Harvest 3900 Pounds Altaswede Clover
Officials expect about 3900 pounds of Altaswede clover to be produced in Alberta this season. The crop was introduced by the University of Alberta a few years ago and initially seed supplies were scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
University of Alberta
Hungarians and Czecho-Slavs to Settle in Western Canada
It is understood that four thousand Hungarians and two thousand Czecho-Slavians will soon come to Calgary and be distributed throughout the west from that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Electric lines span 44603 miles in 1917 United States
In 1917 the United States reported 44 603 51 miles of electric lines illustrating extensive national power infrastructure. This figure reflects the era's rapid expansion of electrical utilities across states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dr Hamilton's Pills Advertised As Mild Yet Effective
A vintage ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills for constipation and biliousness. It claims mild action with thorough cleansing of wastes, warning that violent purgatives are worse and noting strong relief for stomach trouble.
Dr Hamiltons Pills Offer Gentle Bowels and Kidney Support
Dr Hamiltons Pills claim to move the bowels gently tone the kidneys aid digestion and clear the skin. The advertisement notes 25c per box or five for 1.00 with distribution through all dealers and The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
Tobacco’s European Arrival Traced to Fernandes
The article notes Francisco Fernandes introduced tobacco to Europe in 1558 while sent by King Philip II of Spain to study Mexican products. England later adopted tobacco in 1586, associated with Sir Walter Raleigh, as public perception shifted from magical healing to a common consumable.
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Francisco Fernandes
Europe
Fernandes
Philip Second
Spain
Mexico
England
Walter Raleigh
Spencer
Putnam's Corn Extructor Offer Seeks Quick Relief
An old advertisement promises a painless divorce from corns using Putnam's Corn Extractor. It claims action within 24 hours and failure is impossible. Sold widely for 25 cents with a warning to refuse substitutes.
Solar constants noted in celestial comparison
The sun's face measures 12 00 and its voice is 1 300 000 times louder than Earth's. The sun's surface gravity is 27 times Earth's gravity.
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Earth
Marveillous Remedy for Kidney Trouble Promoted in Quebec
Quebec woman Mrs E Morneau reports relief from rheumatism backache and head pains after eight boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. She calls them marvelous and urges others with kidney trouble to try them. The note extols kidney pills as a general aid for backache lumbago diabetes heart disease and urinary issues.
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Quebec
Dodd
Ste. Perpetue
E. Morneau
Ireland As It Is In The Present Time
Round Table notes a brighter mood across Ireland with restored cheerfulness. People discuss ordinary affairs again, laughter returns, and improvements appear in streets theatres and homes. Even ardent patriots question if Ireland is the greatest race and if liberty meets expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Table
Nose Colds Quickly Stopped With Catarrhozone Inhaler
An ad promotes Catarrhozone Inhaler as instant relief for naso pharyngeal congestion. It claims cleansing air passages lowers catarrh risk, relieves hoarseness and sore throat, heals bronchial tubes, and prevents complications. Complete outfit costs one dollar. available at druggists or by mail from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Ontario Quebec Manitoba and Maritime peat bog map figures
The mines department estimates 46 bogs in Ontario 27 in Quebec 7 in Manitoba and 27 in the Maritime Provinces totaling 107 bogs. The twenty two thousand acres of peat bogs near Toronto hold about 26500000 tons of peat.
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Canada
Mines Department
Toronto
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Maritime Provinces
Clark's Potted Meats for quick sandwiches
A supply of Clark's Potted Meats makes delicious sandwiches at a moment's notice. Suitable for luncheons teas and picnics. Perfect for late suppers or giving to the kiddies between meals. Let the Clark Kitchens help you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Ontario to Establish World Largest Commercial Aircraft System
Ontario plans thirteen HS 2 L hydroplanes to patrol forests from May 1. The program aims to boost pulp and paper investment and expand air patrols across northern forests, with an estimated annual saving of at least 250000. It could create the world’s largest commercial aircraft system and renew investor confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Air Force
Vancouver as a new nucleus in western development
The Vancouver port is described as a new nucleus for Canada's west, with seaports of the east historically central to the Dominion. Development westward is framed as annexation to feed that nucleus, as Vancouver re-enacts the life-drama of growth in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Vancouver
Vancouver Sun
CPR Demonstration Train To Visit Forty Manitoba Districts
In cooperation with the provincial agriculture extension service the Canadian Pacific Railway will run special cars on its Manitoba lines to show field and fodder crops. A carload of various seed varieties will be distributed at each visited point. Forty districts are planned for the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Canadian Pacific Railway
Manitoba
Eclipse of the Sun Noted for Brief Totality
The article notes total solar eclipses occur about every two years with totality lasting two to three minutes, never more than eight. It highlights the rarity of aggregating total viewing time, and mentions Prof. S. A. Mitchell traveling over 40,000 miles to observe four eclipses with under eleven minutes of total observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mitchell
Inventor Husband's Late-Night Excuses Gained Global Use
A witty exchange highlights a husband who is an inventor and the streetwise spread of his excuses for returning home late. The banter playfully underscores creativity and practical jokes in domestic life.
Prevent Ulcerated Throat with Dr Thomas Os
At first sore throat symptoms suggestive of ulceration take a spoonful of Dr Thomas Eclectics Os with a touch of sugar to ease irritation and prevent ulceration. Those prone to quinsy have reportedly become immune to attacks through this remedy.
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Dr. Thomas
Sunshine Recorder Malfunction Cleared at Margate 1892
It is reported that a sunshine recording instrument installed at Margate England in 1892 proved defective and recorded one hour less sunshine daily than actual.
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Margate
Eng
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REAL
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Reindeer
Duke of York
Space
Minard
Cuthura
Ora Goulette
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