World Happenings Briefly Told From The Era
A compact roundup notes items from Rome adopting double deck buses to chariots of old, rat damage on Lulu Islands dykes, a fatal subway incident in New York, and wheat stocks in western Canada. It mentions Albania talks, Alberta publicity post, and tank car deliveries to Russia, plus an earthquake sighting near Gonzales Observatory and the birth of a provincial real estate board in Ontario.
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Ontario
End KR. GD
Rice
Whistling Mouse Baffles Octe Town in Missouri Story
In Ovark County Missouri the town of Octe t2 bids for fame with a whistling mouse found in W H Hampton’s home. The creature can mimic quail and mockingbird and whistles all day and night, ceasing only when it hears strange voices. Rev Walter E Fish confirms the animal’s claimed authenticity. The Hamptons fear no superstition and see no significance in the wonder.
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Ovark County
W. H Hampton
Oole
POSSIBLY YOUR OWN WIFE
A vintage advertorial claims Dr Hamilton's Pills restore health and appearance in women with tired nervous systems. It promises a rosy complexion and increased vigor, sold for 25¢ per box by Catarrhozone Co Montreal and widely available.
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Dr. Hamilton
Crerar Re-Elected President of United Grain Growers
Crerar was reelected president of United Grain Growers Limited at a Winnipeg directors meeting. C Rice Jones kept his role as first vice-president and general manager while J J McLellan Purple Springs Alta F J Collyer Welwyn Sask and John F Reid Arcadia Sask joined the executive. John Kennedy Winnipeg was elected second vice-president and EJ Fream Calgary and F M Breck Winnipeg were reappointed secretary and treasurer.
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T. A Crerar
United Grain Growers, Limited
Winnipeg
C. Rice Jones
J. J. McLellan
Purple Springs
Alta
F. J. Collyer
Welwyn
Sask
John F. Reid
Arcadia
John Kennedy
EJ. Fream
Calgary
F. M. Breck
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
Diamond Dyes come in packs with simple directions for dyeing or tinting faded garments including sweaters stock ings and draperies. The ad assures no streaks spots fading or running and claims perfect results for wool silk cotton linen and mixed goods.
Diner Demands Coffee and Liqueur with Postcard Tease
A diner expresses frustration at slow service and quips to the waiter to bring coffee and liqueur and to send a postcard while away. The exchange captures a sharp moment of sarcasm over dinner service.
Fiction's Rivals Children Borrow Biographies in Libraries
Children, top library users, now borrow biographies natural history and travel titles as often as fiction, reflecting a shift in reading preferences among young patrons in the library system.
New Concrete Device Regulates Mixing by Chute Control
A novel timing device for concrete mixers regulates discharge chute operation to ensure uniform quality. The invention aims to standardize mix consistency by controlling the discharge timing and flow.
Newspapers Win Results Show There Ia Ne Getter Advertising
An army survey of publicity methods for the Plattsburg Citizens' Military Training Camp shows newspapers informed nearly 60 percent of all candidates. The study examined show cards public addresses and personal solicitation used to recruit attendees.
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United States Army
Citizens
Plattsburg
NOTHING TO EQUAL BABY'S OWN TABLETS
Mrs Alfred Nand of Natagan River Quebec endorses Baby's Own Tablets as the best remedy for infants. The mild laxative medicine regulates bowels and sweetens the stomach, helping with indigestion constipation colic and coughs. Sold by dealers or 25 cents a box by The Dr bin Medicine Co Brockville.
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Alfred Nand
Natagan River
Que
Dr. bin Medicine Co
Brockville
Liver complaint leads to market dispute in Boston
The Boston Transcript reports a phone call from Mrs. Blank to Wilkins' market complaining that the liver sent is not calf's liver and is unsatisfactory. The caller seeks the proprietor's response as the matter unfolds at the store.
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Boston Transcript
Wilkins
Mrs. Blank
Holloway's Corn Remover Offered for Painful Feet
Corns cripple the feet and make walking torture but relief is within reach with Holloway's Corn Remover as advertised for broad use.
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Holloway
German Water Flare Found In England
A German water flare was found in Mar Forest Deeside by a ghillie and handed to the Prince of Wales for the Air Ministry. It likely belonged to Zeppelin S-20, which departed Germany May 3 1916 and dropped bombs near Aberdeenshire before being driven to Norway where the airship sank with Captain-Lieutenant Stabert.
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Mar Forest
Deeside
Lunan Bay
Montrose
Brechin
Forest of Mar
Balmoral
Monadhilath
Caledonian Canal
Aberdeenshire
Cruden Bay
North Sea
Handhaes
Norway
Stabert
No Reduction In Shoe Prices Stated by Canadian Manager
S Roy Weaver, manager of the Shoe Manufacturers' Association of Canada, announced there will be no reduction in prices for boots and shoes and called reports claiming otherwise baseless.
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S. Roy Weaver
Shoe Manufacturers’ Association of Canada
Butterfly Farms Emerge in England Focused on Butterflies
In England, several farms are devoted entirely to cultivating butterflies and moths, turning entomology into a potential agricultural niche and tourist draw.
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England
Faith Cures and Faith Diseases In Health and Sickness
A doctor notes the role of faith in medical outcomes stating belief can heal or cause illness. He cites hospital anecdotes where a joke or misapplied treatment prompted real symptoms or fears, illustrating faith’s powerful but risky influence on health.
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Caid
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Endorsed for Wet Feet Relief
Campers and explorers gain from Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for wet cold feet. It advises rubbing to prevent muscle pains and to treat cuts, contusions, or sprains as a dressing or lotion.
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Thomas
Mounties as Royal Entertainers in Early Regina Banquets
Forty years ago the North West Mounted Police hosted annual Christmas banquets and balls across stations from Regina to Calgary. Guests were welcomed regardless of race or residence, with transport provided when needed. Officers earned modest wages, and the events reflected police finance guiding lavish hospitality.
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North- West Mounted Police Force
Regina
Fort Walsh
Fort Qu’Appelle
Battleford
Prince Albert
Fort McLeod
Calgary
Fort Saskatchewan
Maple Creek
Winnipeg
Gods of India Vishnu and Siva Worshiped Across Nation
A Daily Mail correspondent notes in India that Vishnu the Preserver and Siva the Destroyer dominate worship in holy cities. Vishnu appears blue and rests on a serpent, with daily humanlike rituals of dressing and feeding. Siva is feared yet revered, linked with creation and destruction.
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Vishnu
Siva
India
Daily Mail
Silva
Earth
Kall
Lace and Chiffon Grace the Ten Hour
A period fashion note praises a rose chiffon and gray lace gown trimmed with Australian opossum fur. It highlights flying side panels and indefinite hemlines, and notes variations including black lace over white satin with monkey fur fringe for bolder effects.
Nation-wide Fame Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil gains wide praise across the Dominion for treating sore throat and lame back. The remedy proves effective internally and as a topical rub, with fast absorption through the skin.
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Thomas
Germans Embrace Chop Suey in Rhineland
An American soldier Walter Smith opened a chop suey shop after his enlistment ended. Germans initially ignored the cafe but curiosity grew and the dish with Chinese trimmings became popular with local men and women.
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Walter& Smith
Arabian Vinegar Thought Superior Among Virgins of Vinegar
A claim is made that the vinegar produced by Arabs surpasses all others in quality and flavor, highlighting its reputed purity and potency as a standard of excellence.
Bolshevians Prepare Clay Sauce For Potatoes
A quirky note describes Bolshevians making clay sauce to accompany potatoes, adding relish to the dish in a rustic culinary curiosity from a historical page segment.
A Little Learning Makes a Man Dangerous Company
A concise warning notes that even small gains in knowledge can mislead an individual into risky self-sufficiency, framing learning as a double edged tool that may backfire without prudence. The remark emphasizes caution in overestimating personal understanding and the potential harm of misapplied knowledge.
Cascarets Ad Claims Quick Liver Bowels Relief
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a laxative for constipation and bilious symptoms. It asserts the product cleanses the stomach during sleep, removes sour undigested food and foul gases, removes excess bile, and carries out waste by morning with a 10 cent box.
California Fig Syrup for Child's Bowels
A classic warning to mothers about California Fig Syrup as a reliable bowel mover for sick or constipated children. It touts a tasty fruit flavor, promises quick relief within hours, and urges buying only genuine labeled bottles with proper age directions.
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California
Halifax Explosion Wrecked Her Nerves
Mrs Winfield Dill of Windsor recalls surviving the Halifax harbor blast and the nerve damage it caused. She credits Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, saying two boxes relieved her symptoms and she can recommend them to others with similar nervous trouble.
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Halifax
N.S
Winfield Dill
Windsor
Milburn
Stig
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills touted as the best remedy to tone the nervous system and strengthen weakened organs. Described as original heart and nerve food on the market for 27 years, priced 50 cents a box, available at dealers or by mail from The T. Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Fortune From Police Court Fine Turns Into Huge Sum
An Austrian army officer sentenced to pay 60 francs at Buchs for assaulting a customs official before the war was released on bail of 6,000 Swiss francs. When he paid the fine and retrieved the bail, the amount equaled more than 2,000,000 Austrian crowns due to currency fluctuations.
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Buchs
Ducks as Nuisance Prompt Saskatchewan Open Season Talk
In Saskatchewan the depredations of ducks have grown so serious that farmers expect to urge the provincial government to authorize an open season on ducks year round.
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Saskatchewan
Swiss Dairies Form Cooperative and Joint Stock Firms
Switzerland hosts many cooperative cattle associations alongside joint stock dairies in each village, reflecting diverse dairy organization structures across regions. The system supports producers through varied governance and market arrangements, illustrating local agricultural cooperation.
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Switzerland
Before calling a man a liar be sure you are right
The quote cautions accuracy before accusing someone of deception and urges restraint and truthfulness in public critique. The maxim highlights prudence and integrity in judgment and speech.
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Abe
Rome
Richmond Dykes
Lulu Islands
B.C
Walsh
Medicine Hat
John Martin
New York
Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
Albania
Colin Groff
Calgary Albertan
Province of Albertan
James McCaig
Novoropssk
Russia
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Montreal
Gonzales Observatory
Victoria
Rto
Mexico
Crerar
United Grain Growers
New
Mads
Canadian Postam Cereal Co. Ltd
Wiladieor
Sloan
Andy
Air Ministry
Minard
N.c.o.’S
The
Gods of
By Maris Belmont
Officer Big Sum
Cowes
Reuben Wolff
West 30Th St
Dominion Express
Vancouver
Seattle
Theraveller
K. Imperial Block
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