Marriage Prolongs Life Says Actuary Watson
The British Government Actuary Sir Alfred Watson reports from 1571 Census tables and three-year death averages 1926 22 showing married women live longer than single or widowed. Mortality for singles is lowest at young ages and only slightly different from married ages 24 to 27. beyond that, married women fare better, widows worse.
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Sir Alfred Watson
Freedom Beckons For Helmi On A Mountain Mine Journey
Helmi leaves the Girls' Friendly in Canada and rides toward Fagie Mines while dreaming of independence and a future as a rich benefactor. She recalls Aunt Lili's warning, watches fellow passengers, and resists letters from the home as she seeks a life beyond discipline and chores.
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Heiumi
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Fagie
Abbie
Heimi Pow
Lili
Lucy Powers
Hattie
Lucy
Helmi
Mrs. St. John's Garden
Canaries
Canada
Helm
Mrs. St. John
Henri
Maudie
Heleni
Charley
Castor
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Nurse
A practical nurse from Minesing Ontario endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes long weakness requiring her husband to carry her to bed and credits three bottles with restoring health, urging others to try it for nervous breakdowns and weakness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Minesing
Ontario
Neal Bowser
R.R. 1
Cure for Severe Pimples Promises Quick Relief
Miss Emily Doll of Riverton reports a yearlong battle with red, hard pimples that itched and disfigured her face. She says Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared her skin in about six weeks after trying other remedies and a free sample.
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Emily Doll
Riverton
Saskatchewan Health Officials Form Bovine Tuberculosis Panel
The Saskatchewan Health Officials Association urged the Dominion Department of Agriculture to pursue an eradication program for bovine tuberculosis. Dr H C Murroughs was elected president succeeding Dr Arthur Wiltcon with a slate of officers including J H Jackson R H Murray and others. The 1928 convention will be held in Saskatoon at a date to be named.
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Ation
Saskatchewan
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan Health Officials’ Association
Regina
Arthur Wiltcon
Saskatoon
H. C. Murroughs
Swift Current
J. H. Jackson
North Battleford
R. H. Murray
B. M. Bayly
Moose Jaw
W. R. Coles
Ruby Simpson
A. Boughton
W. H. Orme
C. G. Southon
Lag
How Turkey Handles Speeders in Constantinople
The mayor introduces a motorcycle traffic squad and orders patrolmen to place short nails in the path of speeding drivers. Constantinople’s narrow cobbled streets see drivers reach breakneck speeds despite hazards and casualties. A future campaign targets excessive vehicle noise beyond sirens.
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Constantinople
Guard the Children From Autumn Colds
The fall brings erratic weather and higher cold risk for children. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted to prevent or banish colds and to gently aid digestion. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cts a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Breckville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Breckville
Ont
Eight paintings by John Innes gifted to UBC gallery
The Native Sons of British Columbia and Hudson's Bay Company provided funding for eight John Innes paintings presented to the University of British Columbia. Charles V. Sale of the HBC and Magistrate H. C. Shaw accepted the works for the university board.
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British Columbia
Native Sons of
University of British Columbia
Hudson's Bay Company
John Innes
Charles V. Sale
H. C. Shaw
Board of Governors
University
Thunderlike noises from goldfish radio demo at New York exposition
At the electric and industrial exposition in Grand Central Palace, New York, a goldfish swim produced thunderlike sound amplified 20 million times by radio. Heartbeats and bag crumples also sounded as hammer blows and firecrackers. Demonstration led by Mugh Gernsback.
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Thor
Grand Central Palace
New York
Mugh Gernsback
Grandson follows famed walks of his grandfather
The old fashioned fellow who never minded walking long distances has a grandson who shares the same habit. Minard's Liniment for Chilblains.
Finland Introduces Automatic Voting Apparatus in Parliament
The Finnish Parliament becomes the first to use a mechanical automatic voting system. Sw English firm built a wall table with Aye and No buttons at each desk. A two second tally appears on a table behind the Speaker, reducing divisions from about fifteen minutes. A member voting yes presses Aye and No, and a lamp signals completion.
British help brings prosperity to Palestine says McGill professor
Emeritus Vice-Principal Dr Adams of McGill returns from the East and reports Palestine is prosperous under British policy. Brigandage is suppressed roads expanded and reforestation studied. Order replaces disorder and inhabitants benefit as about a thousand troops guard the area led by Lord Plumer the High Commissioner.
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Adams
McGill
Palestine
Lord Plumer
Montreal Gazette
Before Marriage Affection Seen Richer or Rarer
Quotations discuss how affection often surges before marriage and wanes after. A pun contrasts sentiment of misfortune with news that Abon dio is dead, sourced from Buen Humor Madrid.
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Buen Humor
Madrid
Lessons of Faith and Trust from Ancients
Curated devotional snippets urging faith in God as refuge and strength. Quotes emphasize confidence in divine care, prayer, and steadfast trust amid life’s trials. Includes lines from Provy, Anna Shipton, and Thorold urging reliance on God in all times and needs.
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Earth
Heaven
Thorold
Minard's Liniment for Distemper
Local humor note contrasts a teacher asking about butter with a boy’s cheeky stock reply about popcorn, reflecting a light classroom moment. No broader event or named organizations present.
Castoria Promises Safe Gentle Relief For Babies
An endorsement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a reliable gentler alternative to castor oil for colic fever and upset stomachs in infants. The ad emphasizes a pleasant taste and vegetable ingredients and notes a care book included with purchase.
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Grenuine Fletcher
Fletcher
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