Saskatchewan dairy drive backs grade and purebred cows
The Saskatchewan Government plans to purchase one hundred grade dairy cows with a view to expanding the dairy industry. J. Clark of the livestock branch will oversee the purchase, prioritizing Shorthorns with good milking strain and supplementing with grade Holsteins and Ayrshires. Cows will be sold on easy terms to farmers in or entering the dairy business who commit to breed all purchased cows to pure bred sires of the same strain.
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Saskatchewan
J. Clark
Unanimous Mexican Jury Verdicts Limit Appeals
A nine man jury in Mexico delivers a verdict and a majority suffices for conviction or acquittal. If the jury is not unanimous, the decision may be subject to appeal or further adjudication.
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Mexico
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Promoted for Heart Weakness
An advertisement touts Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for fainting spells dizziness weakness and shortness of breath. A Paris Ontario reader testifies the pills helped her sleep and breathing while describing improved health after using them. Sold 50c a box by Milburn Co Limited Toronto or mailed on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn
A. S. Drake
Paris
Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Social Etiquette Rules in Burma Nobles and Servants
The text states that in Burma the superior must not pass under inferiors and a nobleman should not pass a servant in use of a higher chamber, explaining why many Burmese houses are single story structures.
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Burma
Burmah
Owl parents bring meals to nest at high rate
A barn owl with young feeds the nest by bringing about 40 mice daily. The birds hunt during both evenings and dawn, with the female and male sharing duties and resulting in frequent prey deliveries.
Japanese Gircets Run Narrow In City Markets
In several Japanese cities many guilds focus solely on selling specific goods. These narrow market clusters support targeted trades and maintain traditional commercial practices.
Alien Immigration On the Increase
Frederick A. Wallis the commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island notes growing arrival rates for foreigners in the United States. He cites fiscal year totals showing departures outpacing arrivals but says the flow of aliens is rising as stations reopen and families travel with those returning.
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United States
Frederick A. Wallis
Ellie Island
Wallis
Yoho Camp Opens In Yoho Valley With Tent Lodging
On July 1 Yoho Camp opens to the public offering room for at least 25 guests. Ten wall tents provide sleeping space for 3 to 4 per person with rates of five dollars daily, two dollars per bed, and one dollar per seal. The camp sits near Mount Field and Takakkaw Falls with access via Emerald Lake and Pony Trail for scenic valley trips. Canadian Pacific agents supply information and booklets.
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Yoho
Yoho Valley
Takakkaw Falls
Field Station
Rockies
Kicking Horse
Mount Field
Tuakakkawa Falls
Emerald Lake
Yoho Pass
Mt. Burgess
Summit Lake
Yoho Camp
Yoho Glacier
Lurgess Pass
Canadian Pacific
Storm counts across islands and regions show varied totals
The piece lists storm averages for multiple places. Java averages about 97 storms per year, Sumatra 86, Borneo and the Gold Coast 50 each, Rio de Janeiro and others 23, colder regions 15 to 18, while East Turkmenistan records none.
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Java
Sumatra
Borneo
Gold Coast
Rio de Janeir
St. Italy
Buenos Ayres
Canada
Austria
France
South Russia
Boein
Portugal
Sweden
Finland
East Turkestan
Land animals seldom sing beyond haven species
The remark notes that only haven species possess singing ability among land animals. It implies a unique trait limited to a specific group, contrasting with other land animals that do not sing.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promoted For Blood Poisoning
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless cure for blood poisoning. The copy encourages using only Putnam's, claiming it is the best guaranteed product, priced 25 cents at all dealers.
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Putnam
Ice Mine Near Edgewater Park A Vintage Prospect
A miner struck a shaft near Bixby’s Park Edgewater years ago. The abandoned mine later revealed walls and a cavern filled with ice that reappears every summer. Scientists explain cold air trapping and spring thaw water creating fresh ice for picnics at the mine. A larger Deborah cliff cave rumored to store food by ancient Indians is noted.
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Bixby's Park
Edgewater
Deborah
Sumer
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure All Catarrh
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any Catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It promotes internal use to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, claiming to strengthen health and support cure, with testimonials and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
National Industrial Meet Plans for Conference
Parliament provided the appropriation in the Department of Labor estimates for a national industrial conference with capital and labor in attendance. Last year’s conference yielded good results in uniting parties and easing dif ferences, and the aim is to continue that influence this year. Dates likely in September or October, with announcements expected soon.
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Capital
Labor
Department of Labor
Sardine Fishing via Seaplanes Aids Coastal Hunts
Seaplanes off the Pacific coast patrol for sardine schools and relay wireless data to the naval station. The station forwards exact locations to the fish and game commission, enabling fleets to target rich runs and secure large catches.
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Pacific
Tcamning
Naval Station
Office of
the Fish and Game Commission
Lima's Sunny Year Framed by Near-Constant Skies
In Lima Peru the sun rarely hides behind clouds for an entire year. Local climatology notes strikingly clear days and minimal cloud cover shaping the region's weather pattern.
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Lima
Peru
Sheep Sinking Marks Drowning Position in Water
A rumor or adage from Java describes a live sheep thrown into water sinking near a drowning person to indicate their location. The claim uses animal behavior as a signaling method rather than a proven technique.
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Java
Vancouver Strawberries Reach Record Island Harvests
Vancouver Island districts Gordon Head and Keating harvested over 600 tons of strawberries in 1919, selling for about 212750 dollars at 355 dollars per ton. With 400 acres under cultivation, the region yields 500 to 700 dollars gross per acre and is projected to greatly expand, aided by processors and jam factories and a climate nearing semi tropical conditions.
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Gordon Head
Keating
Vancouver Island
Canada
Western
Miller's Worm Powders Vermifuge and Tonic Claims
The advertisement extols Miller's Worm Powders as thoroughly destroying stomachic and intestinal worms. It asserts worms are ground up and pass unnoticed, causing no discomfort. The product is described as painless, strengthening the infant stomach and sustaining vigorous operation, acting as both a vermifuge and tonic.
Bird Size Tragedy: Featherless Hummingbird Tiny Bee Like
A humming bird stripped of its feathers is described as no larger than a bumble bee. The remark highlights the dramatic reduction in size and bird form when plumage is removed.
Should Eliminate Non-Laying Hen From Flock
Poultrymen are advised to cull non laying hens to boost egg output and free space for productive birds. Examine shanks beak earlobes and vents to distinguish moulting or non laying birds. Do not cull broody hens until evidence is clear and use yellow coloration as a guide.
Minard's Liniment Relieves Diptheria
Frigate-bird roost sightings accompany a peculiar note as the text mentions a medicinal claim for diphtheria relief and a voyage distance of 409 leagues from land highlighting a remote roost.
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Minard
Overcome Nervous Troubles with Pink Pills
The ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best remedy for nervous debility and related symptoms. It cites former soldier Fred Sander’s recovery after suffering shell shock and promotes purchasing by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario at 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six boxes.
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William
Fred Sander
London
Ont
Imperial Forces
Africa
England
Netley Hospital
Canada
Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Polish Diet Creates National Defence Council Granting Full Power
The supreme power in Poland's government is vested in the National Council of Defence, a body formed by the Polish Diet to hold full military authority. This council holds decisive control over defense and security matters as the central authority in the state.
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Poland
National Council of Defence
Danderine Promises Quick Relief From Dandruff
To stop hair loss and dandruff, obtain a small bottle of Danderine from any drug or toilet counter for a few cents. Rub a little into the scalp and after several applications hair stops shedding, dandruff disappears, and hair grows strong thick long soft and glossy.
Teaching Pay Sparks Questions In Cobalt Ontario
Local notice shows chore boys listed at 130 dollars monthly and teachers at under 90 dollars. The Clinton New Era comments that teaching deserves proper status and higher value in the community.
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Cobalt
Ontario
Clinton
Power of its Own Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is praised for a subtle power unseen in other liniments. Reported use spans many years and many ailments for both people and animals. Readers are urged to keep it on hand as a valuable remedy.
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Thomas
Kipling Checks Surpass Bank Balance Mystery
Rudyard Kipling paid small bills with checks and found his bank balance remained large. A wall display of his own check in an autograph hunter’s collection explained why shopkeepers paid more for his checks than cashing them.
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Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Mining dividends and mineral production since early 1900s
Minerals valued at 254,001,586 have been produced since silver was found at Cobalt in 1903 and gold in Porcupine and Kirkland Lake about six years later. Dividends paid by mining companies total 99,437,321 according to official figures.
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Cobalt
Porcupine
Kirkland Lake
Pills Promised To Cure Rheumatism Trial Notice
A recommendation urges Parmelee's Vegetable Pills for rheumatism relief. The pills are said to act on the liver and kidneys and regulate uric acid in the blood. Used steadily according to directions they will show beneficial effects quickly.
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Parmelee
Why America Builds Massive Battleships Sparks Debate
The Literary Digest notes that rapid construction of great battleships and battle cruisers provokes interest in Britain Japan and some Americans. The launching of the Tennessee the world’s largest battleship renews discussion on naval power and national strategy.
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America
Great Britain
Japan
Literary Digest
History of English horse racing rooted in early centuries
The history of horse racing spans over six centuries, with evidence of racing in England dating back to the tenth century. The pastime developed from informal contests to organized events shaping modern racing culture.
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England
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promoted for Children
An advertisement urges parents to use Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to treat children suffering from parasitic worms and restore vitality. It emphasizes health benefits and recommends immediate use for affected youngsters.
Vast Galician Salt Formation Runs Over 500 Miles
A vast salt formation lies beneath a region of Galicia, extending more than 500 miles in length. The deposit is noted as the largest pure salt mass discovered, spanning a substantial underground area and reflecting the region's mineral wealth.
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Galicia
Woman Recovers With Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Chesley Ontario woman Mrs Henry Janke states she was a wreck with side pains and irregularity. After four bottles she regained health, can do housework, milking, and hired work, and urges others to try the remedy. She notes back relief before birth and endorses printing the letter.
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Chesley
Lydia E. Pinkham
Henry Janke
R. R. No
Che
Ley
Ontario
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Dr. Chase
coats @ box
Aldealera
Edimansea
Bates & Co
Lad
Dr.Chase
U. S
National Industrial Meet
Vancouver
W. BH U
Billa
Excelsior Life Insurance
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Calgary
Paragon
Federal Business College
Dauphin Business College
Portage le Prairie Business College
Winnipeg Business College
Winnipeg
Danderine
M.nard
Thomas Ryan & Co., Ltd
Great Lakes
Princess Street
Dominion Express
Cook Medicine CO
Windsor
Ciny Clover Com., Inc
Slat Street
New York
U.S.A
Gspel Oak
Haverstock
N.W
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