World Happenings Briefly Told
More than a million feet of standing timber and poles worth 9099 were destroyed by bush fires on the Arrowhead branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway to avoid perils of an thrax. The U S Government passed a bill prohibiting importation and interstate sale of horsehair brushes. The British Government informed Egypt that preferential customs treatment is abolished with Egypt's new status. Sixty thousand people paid respect as Lieutenant Bennett’s coffin passed in Melbourne. Foot and mouth disease breaks out in England worst yet with over 100 animals affected in Derbyshire. The House of Commons approved treaties from the Washington Disarmament Conference and lauded President Harding. Prof C A Chant of the University of Toronto sails to test Einstein’s relativity during the total solar eclipse on September 21 from Australia.
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Arrowhead
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bennett
Ross Smith
England
Queen's Hall
Parliament House
Melbourne
Board of Agriculture
Derbyshire
C. A. Chant
University of Toronto
Australia
Police prepare 72 patrol cars in New York precincts
Seventy two high powered police cars will patrol all 72 precincts of New York City as part of a drive to remove convicts and criminals. Each car remains on constant patrol to deter violence and crime in the city.
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Police Department
New York
Holloway's Corn Remover Relief for Tight Boots
Corns are caused by pressure of tight boots but relief comes quickly with Holloway's Corn Remover. The ad-style note promotes a simple remedy to ease discomfort from corns.
Miller's Worm Powders and early medical claims
An 19th century note praises Miller's Worm Powders for worm infections, claiming rapid relief as worms pass in evacuations. The passage also mentions Arab origins of alcohol and coffee terms and a sketch of Haydn’s eccentric nightly study attire.
Dust From Other Worlds Found Over England
Dr Owens, adviser on atmospheric pollution, reports dust particles floating over England that resemble round transparent balls of solid matter. He notes micro-photographs of dust believed to have originated from outer space or possibly a volcano, with German dust carried from the North Sea to the east coast.
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England
Owens
Meteorological Office
Space
Germany
North Sea
Frost Bites and Chilblains Remedy Ad
Frost bites and chilblains result from exposure to cold and wind. The ad touts Thomas Eclectric Oil as an excellent treatment that relieves pain quickly with simple application.
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Thomas
Children of Roumanian Village Donate For Knickerbocker Aid
A gift of 3 Roumanian lei was sent to aid children made destitute by the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster in Washington DC. The gesture shows how American children were helped by others and now give back within their limited means.
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Bucharest
Washington, DC
Christian Science Monitor
Centenarian Austrian Burgl arrestee found in deserted house
Aged one hundred, an Austrian burglar was arrested in an uninhabited house where he had lived for a fortnight, drinking the wines in the cellar.
Portia costume takes fashion world by storm
The eternal feminine seeks novelty with a new fad the Portia costume promises widespread appeal. An illustration below offers readers a glimpse of how the outfit looks and how it might be worn.
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Portia
Treatment for Stomach Trouble with Pink Pills
Modern tonic approach tones up stomach and glands restoring appetite and easing pain. Dr Williams Pink Pills improve digestion by improving blood and digestive organs. Mrs Joseph Leclerc of Wellington reports relief after five to six weeks of use. available from dealers or by mail for $2.50 per order.
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Williams
Joseph Leclerc
Wellington
P.E.L
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Copper coins blamed for tradesmen’s inconvenience
English tradesmen face serious disruption due to the short age of copper coins and the blame is laid on penny in the slot machines.
Worm Exterminator Heralded By Infant Health Experts
One of the commonest complaints of infants is worms and the most effective application for them is Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator.
Saskatchewan Brands Act Applies to Multiple Brands
The Saskatchewan provincial police report to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture that many brands breach the act and face conviction and fines. In Goodwater a first offense earned a minimum $5 fine. the act allows up to $200.60. W F Windeatt notes the act is well observed and brands must be renewed by December 31 1922 with differing renewal cycles from 1916 1917 and 1918.
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Saskatchewan
Goodwater
W. F. Windeatt
Brands
Department of Agriculture
World speaks of the living not the dead
Minard's Liniment for Dandruff appears in a cheeky ad claiming the world ignores the dead but notices those who are alive in money terms. The copy references a product for scalp care while playing on the phrase dead broke.
Newspapers Help In Solving Problems Minister Praises Weekly Press
The Minister of the Interior told the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association in Ottawa that the weekly press can aid immigration policy and settlement programs. He praised Mr. French as president and called weekly papers essential home materials in rural areas, noting editors and publishers as community mainstays.
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Ottawa
Chas. Stewart
French
Dominion
Alberta
Canada
Ontario
Press of
Stewart
Multilingual Skills Meet Egyptian Telephone Operators
Minard's Liniment claim appears alongside notes on operator needs in Egypt. The piece states operators should speak English French Italian Greek and Arabic for telephone service.
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Egypt
The Most Desirable Immigrant Young Man Has Many Advantages
The article argues youth offers advantages for immigration. A youthful immigrant is of greater value to a Dominion than an older entrant. Adults face assimilation challenges and fewer years of usefulness, while youths bring long-term usefulness and easier adjustment to the new country.
Nerviline advertised as quick relief for cramps
A vintage ad touts Nerviline promising fast relief from cramps, stomach gas, diarrhea, neuralgia, and sore throat. It claims a 35 cent bottle available in all stores selling medicines. The copy emphasizes waking cramps and urgent need for relief.
Lime Preparation Method with Rice and Glue
A half bushel of fresh lime is boiled with water and kept covered to trap steam. The liquid is strained, then 7 pounds of salt dissolved in warm water, 3 pounds of ground rice boiled to a thin paste and stirred in, 1 pound of white glue soaked and melted, then 5 gallons of hot water added. The mixture stands covered for a few days before use.
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Por
Lst Awa
Arding
F. F. Dalley Company OF Canada Limited
Hamilton
United States
House of Commons
Washington
Yarmouth
N.S
Yarmouth Athletic Association
Minard
Joseph L. Leblanc
Sec’y Y. A. A. A
N.S. South Shore
Westminster Abbey
Berlin
Haydn
Dr. Owens
Canedian Postum Coreer Co
Windsor, Ontario
Linimert
Dandruff
W. N. UL
Gemini
Bayer
Bayer Company
Minister of Interior
Association of Power of Press
Cutter Laboratory
H Berkeley
California N.B
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