World Happenings Briefly Told From Distant Lands
World events sweep from Mexico to Canada and Germany. Women gain the vote in San Luis Potosi while New Jersey lawmakers push to liberalize the Volstead Act. Sugar prices rise in Canada and grazing rents drop in western provinces. A French Victoria Cross recipient is named district administrator in St Pierre Miquelon. A British education project plans a long term lease for Crosby Hall to house foreign women graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Federation of University
Woema
Crosby Hall
Chelsea Embankment
Wonderful Work In Damascus Embellishes Hand Loom Weaving
The article recalls Damascus famous for hand loom weaving of damasks in bright silks and the historic damascus blades. It notes the craft's medieval fame, a Tamerlane raid ending blade forging in 1399, and the inlay artistry of gold and silver that remains renowned in metalwork.
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Damascus
Europe
Asia
Tamerlane
Nerviline promises quick relief for cramps and stomach distress
Advertises Nerviline at thirty five cents a bottle claiming fast relief from cramps, stomach gas, diarrhoea, neuraglia, chest cold and sore throat. Claims a hundred dollars worth of relief for thirty five cents. Sold in all stores carrying medicines.
Vocabulary guidelines for teachers and workers in Salem
In Salem Oregon br Carl G Downey President of Williamette University told a teachers institute that teachers should know 1500 to 4000 words professional men 1500 to 3000 words and a ditch digger about 300 words He spoke at the teachers institute in Salem Oregon highlighting word counts for different roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregon
Carl G. Downey
Williamette University
Railroads and Motors Mark a Century of Progress
A historic note contrasts the Pennsylvania Railroad carrying 152 million passengers in a year with 12 500 deaths from automobile accidents the same year highlighting bold claims about human progress and its costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Miller's Worm Powders Promised Relief for Worms in Children
The passage promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy for worm infections in infants. It claims the powder drives worms from the system and provides stimulating, soothing effects, leading to painless, satisfying progress after treatment.
Dairying Expands Rapidly in Manitoba Province
Manitoba's dairying industry has developed sharply with 26,000 of 51,000 farmers now producing and shipping milk and cream, reflecting strong growth in the provincial dairy sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
McArthur Endorses Taniac After Pain Free Recovery
David A. McArthur of West Calgary credits Taniac with ending two years of rheumatic pain and sleepless nights. He describes relief from severe left side and joint pains after taking the medicine and urges others to use it. The ad notes Taniac is sold by druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
David A. McArthur
Wilt Ave. BE
West
Calgary
Alberta
National Hotel
Prophylaxis The Best Tooth Insurance
Dr Rea Proctor McGee urges proactive dental care after a disastrous dirigible crash to illustrate prevention. He stresses frequent cleansing, smooth polishing of enamel, timely small fillings, removing stains, grinding rough fillings, and maintaining proper contact points to avoid decay and gum discomfort.
Britain Faces Ongoing Arable Land Reduction Since 1918
The ministry of agriculture reports continued decline in arable land in Great Britain. Total crops plus grass area in 1922 stood at 26,025,000 acres, down from 26,140,000 in 1921, with arable land dropping 308,000 acres and permanent grass increasing 189,000 acres.
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Great Britain
Ministry of Agriculture
Healthy Children Sleep Better With Baby's Own Tablets
A pamphlet promotes Baby's Own Tablets claiming healthy children sleep well and are never cross. It says the tablets regulate the bowels ease digestion and banish colic promising safety for newborns and offering mail order at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Broceville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Broceville, Ont
New York Health Commissioner Urges Daily Fish Day
New York Health Commissioner Copeland says people should eat more fish and make every day a fish day not just Friday. He criticizes excessive meat consumption and laments that public school children are taught many things except how to live.
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New York
Copeland
Help Wanted Small Boy to the Preacher
A fragment from Life describes a child asking a preacher for snow through prayer. The scene centers on a simple plea and communal hope for weather assistance. The tone echoes a rural, old fashioned moment.
Cascarets Best Bowel Laxative for Bilious Distress
An old advertisement touts Cascaret as a ten cent bowel laxative that cleans out bowels without cramping. It claims relief from sick headache biliousness gases indigestion sour upset stomach and core distress by morning and appeals to both adults and children with candy like taste.
King’s Arms Inn at Eltham Closed for Road Widening
The two story timbered inn reputedly 706 years old and a favorite stop for Dick Turpin and highwaymen has closed. Road widening on the London Folkestone route will sweep away the inn with its haunted room and a rumored subterranean passage to the nearby church.
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Dick Turpin
King’s Arms Inn
Eltham
Sake
London
Folkestone
Worm Exterminator’s Low Price Attracts All
The Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is inexpensive and affordable for everyone and is available at any druggist.
Presbyterians largest Protestant group in China counts 87332
The Presbyterians form the largest Protestant communion in China with 87 332 members. Including 29 000 Congregationalists, they would exceed the next Protestant group, the Methodists, by almost 30 000.
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China
Work Ethic Highlight From Wanamaker Remark
George W. Stull remarks on John Wanamaker noting punctuality as a core value. He warns youth who fail to grasp timely effort are set for failure before they begin. Ottawa Journal.
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George W. Stull
John Wanamaker
Ottawa Journal
A Cynic Laughs At The World With Tears In His Eyes
The quote reflects a man who mocks the world yet hides his sorrow behind a grin. It suggests a conflicted outlook where cynicism and melancholy coexist in his perspective.
Beatty Awards Four British Boys Summer Courses in Alberta Agriculture
President Beatty of the CPR offers a full summer course at Alberta agricultural schools to four prize winners from British youth farmers clubs. British Isles clubs and Western Canada sections have grown rapidly since 1913, with Saskatchewan rising to 30,000 members and Manitoba clubs expanding to over 2,400 with about 25,000 members. The four boys will start their course in May, with a potential annual award.
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Beatty
C.P.R
Agricultural Schools of
Alberta
Young Farmers’ Clubs of
Great Britain
British Isles
Canada
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta Agricultural Schools
Putnam's Extractor Offered for Corns and Warts
Advertisement proclaims Putnam's Extractor as a sure remedy for corns and warts. It asserts the product works by removing the afflicted skin and promises relief, priced at 25 cents from all dealers.
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Putnam
Putnam's
Ob ser vatory cleaner notes astronomer’s keen aim
A cleaner at an observatory glimpsed an astronomer peering through a telescope and soon afterward saw a star fall. He quipped that the man was a crack shot in a moment of astonishment. Pearson's.
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Pearson
Hall’s Catarrh Medicine advertised
Catarrh is described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions and treated by Hall’s Catarrh Medicine taken internally. The medicine acts through the blood on mucous surfaces and strengthens general health to assist nature. circulars free from K J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Nature
K. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
The Useful Camel in Desert Life and Industry
The camel is essential in hot deserts as a primary pack animal and supplier of flesh milk and wool. It supports herders and traders, with children drinking camel milk at camp and tents and robes made from camel hair. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touts healing oils and affordable relief for pain.
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Dr. Thomas
Fortune teller prophesies death in a year
The fortune teller warns her victim of doom as she reads his palm and predicts he will die within a year. She hedges the timing, saying she cannot specify the exact year, while the terrified man begs for certainty.
Indiscriminate Charity Harms Independence Say Ottawa Journal
The Ottawa Journal argues against giving money freely to the hungry, claiming it pauperizes recipients and undermines self respect. It urges charity that guides people to earn their meals, build independence, and strengthen self containment.
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Ottawa Journal
Excellent for Croupy Children Dr Thomas Electric Oil
The ad promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for croup relief noting it reduces inflammation loosens phlegm and speeds recovery. It is claimed to help sore throat chest earache rheumatic pains cuts bruises and sprains and is valued as an indispensable family medicine chest item.
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Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Echo Navigation and Deep Ocean Measurement Proposed
Dr. H. C. Hayes of Minard's Liniment addresses the National Academy of Sciences in New York on using echo for sea depth at any point across 140 million square miles and for safe navigation through dense fog, outlining practical guidance and limits of the method.
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H. C. Hayes
National Academy of Science
New York
Ladies Wanted to Do Plain and Light Sewing at Home
Advertisement from National Manufacturing Co. Montreal seeking women for plain and light sewing at home either full or spare time. Work can be sent any distance with charges paid. stamps requested for particulars.
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National Manufacturing Co
Montreal
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State
San Luis Poto
Mexico
Wime
Congress
New Jersey
George Chanot
St. Pierre, Miquelon
Atlantic Sugar Refineries, Limited
Germany
Austriia
John James
Allen Water
Fort William
J. W. Brown
Castoria
FOR
Canadian Postum Cereal Company
Front St
Toronto
Wienee, Ontero
McArthur
Rea Proctor McGee
M.D
D.D.S
Pittsburgh, Pa
Ance
Britain
Bilious
Highwayman
Presbyteriana Lead
Fo Howe
Visi Ig
Ces
Eales
Ture
Minard
Minard’s Liniment
Family Medicine Chest
Johnson Express
Wilson Methods, Ltd
America
Clay” Glover CO
West 24Th Sr
USA
Bonn
Brunswick
the Musical Widse. Sales Co
Portage Ave. E
Winnipeg
N. U
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