Banting Prize Honors Health Crusade and Prevention
The piece lauds Banting of Toronto for Nobel praise and a £10,000 prize contribution to a Canadian health fund. It argues prevention is superior to cure, highlighting public health battles against yellow fever, smallpox, and tuberculosis. It emphasizes cleanliness, fresh air, nutrition, and sanitary living as keys to national prosperity and reduced sickness.
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Ward Cte
Os FG
Banting
Toronto
Imnestharet 5
Canada
Govublatv
Ried Cross Society
Ste Lothes
Young Man Slips Into Debt Spiral Over Auto Purchase
A mid western paper notes a youth who saved for a house and then bought a car, mortgaging both to cover interest. The piece warns of a vicious cycle as debt grows tighter, illustrating how easy credit can snare young households.
Community event highlights and choir performance
Residents are urged to prepare remarks but avoid chatter at a South African charity program. The choir will sing the Hallelujah Chorus then a roof repair collection follows. Attendees are urged to stay for a brief program and refreshments.
Soprano Miss Una Bishop Shines in Regina Banquet
Miss Una Bishop of Kamsack daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Bishop performs well as a soprano at a Regina banquet hosted by Leader Publishing Co Ltd for weekly newspaper men during their convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Bishop
A. J. Bishop
Kamsack
Regina
Drives Out Rheumatism Subdues Lumbago Fast
A historical remedy claims instant relief from rheumatism and lumbago, bringing ease and comfort to sufferers. The advertorial notice promotes a treatment that promises rapid results and improved mobility for those with joint and back pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbago
Nerviline Promises Relief From Rheumatism Pain
A Georgetown writer touts Nerviline as a fast acting pain remedy for rheumatism and lumbago claiming crippling pain eased quickly. The letter urges readers to obtain a 250 bottle to become well swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambago
F. E. Normand
Georgetown
Indian Family Takes First Train Ride in Ontario
The inaugural north of the former Trans-Continental line in Ontario carried a family of Indigenous people from the Abitibi River region aboard the T and No. 102. They rode from Island Falls Junction to Cochran and back, savoring their first experience of locomotion with pride and emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Island Falls
Junnagion
Cochrane
Abitibi
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery Explore
A vintage advertisement touts dyeing and tinting services for women. It promises to restore faded garments and drapery at a cost of 15 cents, appealing to households seeking affordable fabric refreshment.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All
Diamond Dyes assures perfect home dyeing for beginners with guaranteed results. Drugists carry full color range and each package includes clear directions for success.
Saskatchewan Highways Build 2000 Miles at Cost Over Million
Saskatchewan Highways Department reports almost 1975 miles of provincial highways with Dominion contracts to finish before season end. Forecast expenditure for the year totals about 1,060,000 with bridge outlays of 120,000 for concrete and steel and 150,000 for timber structures and replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Highways Department
J. G. Gardiner
Dominion
California Fig Syrup promotes gentle bowel action
A vintage advertisement hawks California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for babies and children. It claims to ease biliousness and constipation without narcotics, soothing the stomach and starting liver action. Recommends asking a druggist for genuine syrup and avoiding counterfeits.
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California
Baby's Own Tablets praised by Quebec mother
Mrs Alfred Tranchemontagne of St Michel des Saints Quebec says Baby's Own Tablets saved her baby's life and she recommends them to mothers. The note says the tablets regulate bowels and stomach and relieve minor ailments in children, sold by dealers or mailing for 85 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Broetsville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Tranchemontagne
St. Michel Des Saints
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Broetsville, Ont
Egg yield tops one billion in U S poultry industry
The little red hen and numerous sisters in the United States contributed more than one billion dollars to national wealth in the last year, according to statistics released ahead of the National Poultry and Ree Association meeting in Chicago. The egg yield exceeds the wheat crop and marks the industry’s highest level in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Poultry and Ree Association
Chicago
Irish coachman’s quip on an Interim ride and odd terms
An old Irish coachman explains Mr Gratley will take a ride in his Interim while expecting Mr Brown later. He jokes about the era and notes how people now use unfamiliar names for things as he drives off in his buggy.
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Gratley
Michael
Brown
Requisite on the Farm Dr Thomas Electric Oil
Every farmer and stock raiser should keep Dr Thomas Electric Oil on hand as a ready remedy for the family. It is a potent medicine for horses and cattle and surpasses any other remedy for animal ailments.
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Thomas
Turning Tin into Copper in Arizona Mines
In Arizona mining centers carloads of tin cans and scrap iron are processed with no treatment to extract copper. Water seepage from mines contains copper. scrap material goes into solution and copper deposits at the bottom of sluices. The method costs very little.
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Cop Me
Arizona
Mmes
Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Indigestion Relief
End stomach trouble gas and indigestion with Pape's Diapepsin. A few tablets give almost immediate relief from heartburn belching and fermentation caused by acidity. Druggists sell millions of packages.
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Pape
Substitution for Double Windows Uses Patent Melting Seal
A substitute for standard double windows uses two panes with two millimeters gap joined at edges by a patented melting process to keep out moisture and dust. The result is claimed to provide perfect heat insulation under these conditions.
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It. Ig
Marriage and Sense in Partnerships
A brief reflection notes that marriages fail when either partner lacks the sense to occasionally step back and consider the other person. The piece cautions against ego and urges mutual give and take to sustain a union.
Only One Friend Left Taylor Beauty Con Test Judge
Humorous quip notes a man with one friend in the world who served as the judge in a recent beauty contest. The item lists Minard's Liniment for distemper and a U. S. feature number.
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Taylor
Tyler
International Agreements Disregarded Across Europe and World
Hon N W Rowell told delegates at the world mission conference that the Versailles treaty and Wilson fourteen points were ignored. He blamed Allied greed for exploiting Germany after its surrender, describing the betrayal as a grave breach of international honor.
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Europe
Germany
Wilson
World Mission Conference
N. W. Rowell
Brotherhood of Men
United States
Famous Oi! spreads from Canada to worldwide markets
Though Canada was not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas' Eclectric OU, it is the home of that famous compound. From there its coed name was spread to Central and South America, the West Indies, Australia and New Zealand. That is far afield enough to attest its excellence, for in all these countries it is on sale and in demand.
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Canada
Thomas
Reverend Henry van Dyke Denounces Pessimism In Sermon
In a Park Avenue Presbyterian Church sermon New York Reverend Henry van Dyke deplored a rise in pessimistic books and warned against self righteous withdrawal like Elijah in the cave. He urged believers to confront world issues, aid reconstruction, and trust God for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Tertius van Dyke
Elijah
Dr. van Inke
Europe
America
Toy Dogs Admitted Hereafter to Canada From UK
A filnisterial order from the Department of Agriculture excludes poultry and dogs except toy dogs from the United Kingdom. The Animal Contagious Disease Act empowers the rule to shield gnadi s and poultrs from disease. No surgery needed when Holloway's Cer Remover used. Belgium and France soil sent to Quebec for Rev Canon Scott memorial cross in Uaat city.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Belgium
France
Ypres
Vimy Ridge
Quebec
Canon
Scott
Uaat City
Moscow Opens World’s Largest Store Under One Roof
The largest store in the world sits in Moscow, a gigantic department bazaar under a thousand heads selling various goods and conducting diverse businesses.
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Moscow
Free book promotes Cantassium cancer treatment in home use
Remarkable book offers free distribution to patients and interested readers outlining cancer causes and a Cantassium treatment program. It lists chapters on surgery limits, nutrition, minerals like potassium, and home care with case reports supporting efficacy. Address Charles Walter 51 Brunswick Avenue Toronto Ontario Canada to request a copy.
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Charles Walter
Brunswick Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Mystical Almanac Advertisements and Puzzles from George J. McLeod
A vintage ad list touts Mystic Dream Book Fortune Teller and Conundercards. It promotes needle trick and hypnosis plans, claiming global reach and postpaid pricing. Contact George J. McLeod Limited, 266 King St. W Toronto for catalogs and stamps or currency payment.
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MYST
Maple Leap Amatecek
Ecasion
Rerorbinson
Somard
George J. McLeod
King St. W
Toronto
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Tots
Wien
P. G. Murdoch
Portage la Prairie
Man
Dr. Chase
Bor
Filmanson & Co
Lad
Bates
King Over
Saskatchewan
Baby
U.S
Heither
N. U
Rowell
Holloway
Ac Sne
Banking On
Alberta
Ottawa Journal
London
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