Special Reduced Fares to Eastern Canada Christmas Excur sions
Canadian Pacific Railway offers daily December 1 to January 15 special return Home visitor tickets to Eastern Canada with a three month final return limit. Tickets may be used in Tourist Sleeping cars or at regular berth rates. Through Tourist Sleepers operate on the Imperial for Montreal and the Toronto Express for Toronto with direct Eastern connections. Write or contact a Canadian Pacific Railway Agent for details and reservations.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Eastern
Canada
Montreal
Toronto Express
Toronto
Peace on earth goodwill to men from Washington naval accord
Historical note from 1921 urges that the Washington conference on armament limits marks a hopeful turn toward ending naval brinkmanship. It cites scrapping of German, Austrian, and Turkish fleets after World War I and calls on Britain, the United States, and Japan to halt expansion, reduce costs, and prevent future wars. Canada benefits as a neutral barrier and peace guarantor.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Britain
Great Lakes
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Saskatchewan Growing Rapidly Report Details 1920 21 Revenues
The provincial secretary reports Saskatchewan’s 1920 21 fiscal year revenue of 1 614 956 with motor licenses contributing 945 783 and corporation taxes 416 thousand. The document underscores rapid provincial growth and ongoing revenue streams shaping public finances.
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Saskatchewan
Growth in Joint Stock Companies and Theatres Reported
The period shows 206 joint stock companies with total capital of 8 733 080 and 143 theatres operating in the province. The figures highlight economic and cultural expansion across the region.
An Oil without Alcohol
An oil medicine claims to use six essential oils in Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with no alcohol. The blend is advertised as having lasting effects due to its alcohol free formula.
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Dr. Thomas
Manitoba census shows farm counts and livestock totals
The Manitoba agricultural department states the 1921 census records 55 184 farms in Manitoba an increase of over 18 percent in five years. Wheat acreage reaches 3 501 217 acres oats 2 226 376 and barley 1 043 144. On these farms there are 419 789 horses 17 759 cattle 131 361 sheep and 224 704 swine.
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Manitoba Agricultural Department
Manitoba
Personal Dynamics Under Pressure in Nashville Dialog
A Nashville Tennesseean quip centers on work speed and skill as a speaker explains enthusiasm and energy. The dialogue fragment shows informal banter between “Sambo” and a boss figure. The piece reads as a clipped, humorous exchange with rural vernacular.
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Nashville Tennesseean
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick, Painless Cure
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as the sole painless remedy to remove corns. Claims it works in 24 hours with a 25 cent price and urges refusing substitutes.
Wylie Clark Receives Honorary Doctor of Divinity
During Manitoba College closing jubilee at Knox Church Winnipeg Rev. Wylie Clark Saskatoon is awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree for his service and leadership.
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Manitoba College
Knox Church
Winnipeg
Wylie Clark
Saskatoon
Rheumatic pains vanish after blood-building remedy
A testimonial from Ed Hall of Main-a-Dieu Newfoundland credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of rheumatism. He describes severe paralysis and weight loss, then recovery after months of treatment, and notes he now works as a fishery overseer. Pills available by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Ed. Hall
Main-a-Dieu
Hall
Cape Breton
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Dark Days Jones Receives Kind Help in Storm
Jones recalls a moment of trust from Robinson as clouds gathered and danger loomed. Robinson offered an umbrella, a simple gesture that showed support and confidence in challenging times.
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Jones
Robinson
British Archaeology School to Open in Jerusalem
A British academy backed institute will found a school of archaeology in Jerusalem. It will serve as a research center for excavations and a training facility for archaeologists.
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Jerusalem
British Academy
Gratitude and Withheld Gifts Reflected in A Man
A thoughtful reflection notes that a man may feel grateful for what he receives yet finds it hard to be thankful for what is withheld, highlighting the tension between gratitude and absence.
Arabic Coins Feature Inscriptions Not Imagery
A coin study notes Arabic issues carry a caliph’s name and a Korean sentence on some pieces, but never an image. Researchers highlight inscriptions as the sole identifying feature across regions and eras.
Princess Mary Betrothed to Viscount Lascelles
The engagement of Princess Mary daughter of King George and Queen Mary to Viscount Lascelles has been announced. Viscount Lascelles heir to the Earl of Harewood is thirty five and educated at Eton. He served in the Great War earning the DSO and Croix de Guerre.
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Princess Mary
King George
Queen Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Henry George Charles Lascelles
Earl of Harewood
Eton
Rome
Canada
Australian Woman Invents Rich Dyes
Mrs. Eady Hart of Ballarat East after more than 30 years of dye experiments claims to have perfected vegetable dyes and secured patents in Australia Britain and India. An expert praises her color range from vegetation including browns old gold and soft shades and notes over 100 eucalyptus varieties yield diverse dyes. She says Australian bush could supply the world with dyes and continues finding new shades from local vegetation.
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Eady Hart
Ballarat East
Australian Commonwealth
Great Britain
India
Lions Run Station As Train Passes In Nairobi
A Nairobi train to a station found its staff not humans but three lions. One lounged as stationmaster, another kept the telegraph office, and a third rested in the refreshment room. The engine driver whistled in mock concert as the lions departed, leaving the men to resume business.
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Nairobi
London Daily Telegraph
Holloway’s Corn Remover Advertises Root Removal
An advertisement promotes Holloway’s Corn Remover claiming it removes corns from the roots. The copy urges readers to try the product and prove its effectiveness.
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Holloway
Agricultural Short Courses In Saskatchewan Plan
The extension department of the University of Saskatchewan announced agricultural short courses to be held across the province over the next four months. Classes, arranged with regional agricultural societies, will run one to three days each under government support.
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Extension Department
University of Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Ventilation and moisture in poultry houses debate
In Iowa 176 an article argues ventilation prevents dampness in chicken houses. It notes a hen exhales over forty cubic feet of moist air daily and one hundred hens release about one and a half gallons of water daily. Without dry air, condensation risks disease like colds and roup.
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Met
Iowa
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Cure
The advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a swift solution to asthma. It claims relief is immediate and lasting with persistent use, urging readers to avoid substitutes.
Japan Plagued by Floods Amid Forest Loss and Quakes
The piece notes floods in Japan caused by deforestation of hills. It cites daily earthquakes, yearly fires, and floods drowning about six hundred people annually with property losses around 1 percent of a million yen, plus additional typhoon and tidal wave fatalities.
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Japan
Flying Frog of Borneo Descending by Parachute Toes
The flying frog of Borneo has long webbed toes that act as parachutes. These specialized digits let the frog leap from tall trees and descend gradually to the ground.
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Animal Kingdom
Borneo
Evening with Loved One Sparks Quiet Reflection
A short reminiscence recalls a night spent with a cherished companion and a playful exchange about solitude. The tone hints at affection and contentment in shared time.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Its Blood Tone Claims
The passage argues that catarrh is worsened by poor general health and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a tonic acting through the blood to reduce inflammation on mucous surfaces. It advertises free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Not By a Long Shot Parent
A Flint Journal snippet shows a doctor and patient exchange where the patient credits life saved, and the physician hints there is more to the story to come. The brief dialogue captures a dramatic medical moment.
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Flint Journal
Cascarets Tonight For Liver Bowels And Headache
Ad pitches Cascarets as a gentle nightly cleanse for liver and bowels to end biliousness by morning. It touts a 10 cent box, claims children can take it without gripe, and warns against harsh laxatives.
California Fig Syrup for Child’s Bowels Ad
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a cure for constipation in children. It promises quick relief within hours, notes a pleasant fruity taste, and warns buyers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with proper bottle labeling to avoid imitations.
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California
Yale Professor Warns Against Warming Car In Garages
Prof. Yandell Henderson of Yale University warns that running a car engine in a small closed garage is as dangerous as blowing out gas before sleep. A car emits over a cubic foot of carbon monoxide per minute and typical garages become deadly within 20 minutes.
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Yandell Henderson
Yale University
Country Store Exchange Sparks Wildcat Debate
A brief, fragmented note quotes a New York Sun remark about a conversation at a country store. The exchange mentions bar rels and asks about actions such as shooting a wildcat or selling apples, reflecting rural vernacular and playful banter.
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Rels
Nate
New York Sun
Not Always Possible to Understand Those We Love
A reflective observation on the limits of comprehension in close relationships, noting the difficulty of truly grasping the motivations and feelings of loved ones despite deep affection. The sentiment underscores the bittersweet nature of intimate bonds.
Wise woman withholds letters hoping for early replies
A proverb notes that a prudent wife does not hand her husband a letter to mail if she seeks a prompt response, suggesting timing and consideration in pursuit of communication.
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