Retailers Convention Sets City for May Event
Seven committees drawn from Regina Moose Jaw and Saskatoon prepare for a monster retailers convention in the city May 6 7 8. The program promises practical business talks plus social recreation for both merchants and their wives with plans for a luncheon at the parliament buildings and a Regina Theatre musical comedy finale.
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Regina
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Parliament Buildings
Regina Theatre
Motorist Killed by Trap Near Berlin Murder on Road
A rope stretched across a road near Henningsdorf felled a car in which jeweler Plunz and his wife were killed. their elder daughter injured. A follower, Herr Jahnke, arrived shortly after. Police suspect robbery motive. attack thwarted by Jahnke’s arrival.
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Berlin
Germany
Henningsdorf
Plung
Plunz
Daughers
Neighoor
Oine
Innother
Herr Jahnke
Junz
Cutting remark ends Xller's job stint in sharp fashion
A witty quip mocks a misfiring throw by a woman and notes a cutting remark as the one thing she can throw straight. The piece laments Xller losing his job for selling out and relying on it.
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Xller
Canadian Women Praise Lydia E Pinkham Products
Letters from Glanford Station and Chesterville Ontario describe long battles with ulcers falling of womb and ovarian troubles. Women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with relief and improved health, urging others to try the remedies.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Glanford Station
Ont
Mia
Henry Cian
Stephen J. Martin
Chesterville
Ontario
Canada
Convention plans attract visitors with entertainment and travel deals
A city committee aims to bring visitors to Regina by funding a top vaudeville production and arranging cheap rail fares. Circulation to merchants across the province and widespread publicity are planned, with Knights of the Grip and United Travellers mobilizing to boost attendance. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is praised for its nationwide relief and strong reputation.
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Transportation Committee
Regina
Knights of the Grip
United Travellers
Northwest Commercial Men's Association
J. D. Kelloge
Kellogg
Madame Wants Hens in Rambouillet Poultry Dispute
In Paris, Mme Fallieres clashes with the state domains department over poultry at the Rambouillet presidential chateau. She claims 34 fowls multiplied, while the department asserts only those birds and any descendants of two state cockerels may remain, leaving the rest with the state.
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Paris
France
State Department
Fallieres
Mme. Fallieres
Ramboulillet
Lot-et-Garonne
State Department of Domains
Rambouillet
Busy hands attend to small tasks rather than grand worries
The quote notes that people often neglect large concerns because they are occupied with minor duties. It highlights a mindset prioritizing small, routine services over bigger, looming issues.
Contrarian Viewpoints Noted Among Unsettled Minds
A brief remark notes that individuals labeled as crazy often adopt opinions opposite to the majority. The observation highlights the difficulty of aligning opinions in a divided discourse and suggests cautious interpretation of fringe perspectives.
Stefansson Expedition Grant At Royal Geographical Society
London reports the Royal Geographical Society will consider a substantial grant to Vilhjalmur Stefansson for the Canadian government backed arctic expedition. French anthropologist Reuchat meets Stefansson in London and is chosen to accompany the expedition along with two English volunteers and Dr Janoess. Prof Murray may also join, after directing Shackleton’s scientific staff.
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London
Royal Geographical Society
Viljhalmar Stefansson
Monsieur Reuchat
Ottawa
Stefansson
Janoess
South Sea Island Fame
Prof
Murray
Kidney Pills Said to Cure Exhaustion and Nerve Weakness
A Smatyn Alta. feature tells how S Jeremy, a local resident, found relief from two years of exhaustion and nerve weakness. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for the most benefit, stating kidneys failing to strain waste causes impure blood and that the pills cure kidney disease.
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Jeremy
Dodd
Secrets of a Past Revealed Impresses None
George shares his past with the speaker but the recounted secrets leave the listener disappointed, prompting a sharp reaction and reflective pause. The exchange exposes tension and unresolved curiosity about former experiences.
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George
Mercy
Paradise Abandoned as English Village Emigrates to Canada
In Oxfordshire between Combe and Stonesfield a small community named Paradise sees a mass exodus. Nearly 150 of about 900 residents plan to migrate to Canada next April, with families leaving together and earnings rising as emigration spreads from Woodleigh and Black Head Inn households.
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London
England
Oxfordshire
Combe
Stonesfield
Paradise
Combe and
Canada
Woodleigh
Black Head
Marsman Learns Birds In Hand Not Better Bush
A proverb quote notes the wisdom of appreciating what one has instead of chasing uncertain gains. The remark cautions against overreaching and favors steady gains.
Girl Afraid of Mouse Declares Ability to Tear a Cat
In a curious remark a girl asserts fear of a mouse yet claims she can tear a cat. The playful boast reflects a child's imaginative bravado.
Outspoken aged bishop calls for Catholic lay liberty in Italy
Rome reports Mes Bonomelli, the Cremona bishop known as The Patriot Bishop, issued a pastoral on The Papacy and Italy. He denounces the Vatican Italy quarrel and urges intelligent Catholics to distinguish between human failing and divine permanence while laity seek liberty in political matters beyond church doctrine.
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Rome
Mes Bonomelli
Cremona
Italy
Vatican
Kingdom of Italy
Christ
Mgr
Bonomelli
Cure a Cold in One Day Claims Proprietary Remedy
An old time advertisement touts a laxative bromide quinine tablet as a one day cold cure. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears BE W GROVE’s signature. The offer includes a 2 cent price.
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BE. W. Grove
Population of Russian Prisons Before 1912 Duma Inquiry
Remarkable statistics presented to the Duma show Russia’s prison population rose by 95 000 from 1905 to 1911 with most growth among political prisoners. From 1903 to 1911 prison department costs climbed 83 percent, and recent deaths by own action prompted inquiries into prison conditions.
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St. Petersburg
Duma
Russia
Coalless Winter Blues After Zero Degree Freeze
A bitter cold front grips the region with temperatures at or below zero. Residents scramble for fuel as shortages loom and outdoor work becomes perilous amid icy streets and furnace malfunctions.
Spring Ailments and the Dr Williams Pink Pills
Spring health woes are blamed on confinement and poor ventilation with symptoms like headaches tiredness and blemishes. The ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve calmer, citing a testimonial from Miss Lilian Howe of Portland Ontario and offering six boxes for two dollars fifty from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Lilian Howe
Portland
Ont
Mistress Orders Ellen To Dress By Three
A mistress directs Ellen to have herself dressed by 3 o'clock to receive visiting friends. Ellen replies with deference and asks if her mistress will be in.
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Ellen
Obscure Original Sin Noted In Public Debate
A historical excerpt notes that much of the critique of human nature lacks originality and repeats familiar stereotypes. The passage emphasizes the persistence of old accusations rather than new insights.
Minard's Liniment Cures Dandruff
A remark on distrust when a man bests us soured by rumor. The speaker notes how defeat invites belief in all the mean things heard about an opponent.
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Minard
Bin
Waiting for Opportunity and Poor Digestion
A proverb about patience bringing chances and the caution that poor digestion can spoil a good meal or outcome. The lines emphasize timely action and the risks of digestive issues undermining benefits.
Cliff falls ruin lifeboat launch at Atherfield
Serious falls of the cliff at Atherfield Isle of Wight have damaged the lifeboat launch slipway beyond repair. The slipway to the beach is the only means to launch the boat and it will take several months to build a new one.
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London
Atherfield
Isle of Wight
Holloway's Corn Cure Praised For Stubborn Corns
Advert claims holloway's corn cure defeats the most obstinate corns and warts. urges readers to try the remedy.
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Holloway
Rat Study Clears Health Concerns in Woodbridge
Doctor Redpath, medical officer of health, reported to the Woodbridge urban council that at 3640 rate destroyed by the council order one half were examined microscopically and in no case was there any suspicion of disease.
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London
Redpath
Woodbridge Urban Council
Buffaloes Change Habit in Capetown Lecture
Radclyffe Dugdale, speaking at the Camera Club, described a shift in African buffalo behavior observed in British East Africa. He noted buffaloes had become nocturnal, suggesting a protective response against diurnal riders and pests, with flies and rind erpest factors cited.
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Capetown
Radclyffe Dugdale
Camera Club
British East Africa
Notable Quip Points to Missed Fun in Duty
A concise aphorism notes that those who avoid forbidden acts may miss pleasures. The saying frames moral restraint as a trade off between duty and enjoyment, inviting reflection on personal choices and social norms.
Duchess of Genoa Narrowly Escapes Fire in Rome
The Duchess of Genoa nearly burned to death after an arthritis remedy near a spirit lamp ignited. Her quick savior was her maid who smothered the flames. The article then laments monotony and comments on stubborn bosses.
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Rome
Genoa
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T Scott & Bowne
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Explorer
West
Dominion of Canada
Harness
Eureka
Imperial Oil Company, Limited
Broedimarea
Sia
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
U.S.A
Perrin
Perrin's
ORTY
McLaughlin
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
McLaughlin Carriage Co., Limited
Oshawa
OF Vic
National Drug and Chemcal Co
Cana@m Limited
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