World Briefs From Across The Globe
Great Britain recognizes the Greek Government and the British chargé dAffaires in Athens was advised by the Foreign Office. Dr Ernest Schweninger, 72, personal physician to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg, died in Munich. Wasyl Mackenezuk known as BUt the Barber is declared insane and will not face charges. Robert Brunel, Romanian delegate to the League of Nations, estimates about 4400 Russian Jewish refugees in transit in Romania, with around 1500 planning to go to Canada. December Railway Commission records show 22 crossing accidents, autos involved in 38, causing seven deaths and 32 injuries. Three Jewel crossings protected by bells, one with gates. An endowment fund of 2000 dollars funds prizes for essays on International peace by Canadian students, to be administered by the League of Nations Society of Canada.
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Robert Brunel
League of Nations
Rumania
Canada
Railway Commission
League of Nations Society of Canada
Scuttled German Warships To Be Raised In Kent
A contract has been signed to raise GS German warships sunk at Scapa Flow. Most vessels will be sold to ship breakers, others used by the admiralty for target practice. The German crews scuttled them on June 21, 1919 while interned by Admiral Jescoe.
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Scapa Flow
Jescoe
Man Who Talks Little About Troubles Sparked by Time
A terse remark from a man known for not discussing his troubles highlights a Dallas News reflection on silence and personal focus amid busy Modern life.
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Dallas News
Migration Cut Lynching in US This Year
The Washington Tribune notes a dramatic drop in lynchings in 1922 with twenty six cases, down from sixty one previously. The paper attributes the reduction to mass migration of African Americans escaping the South, and cites fear of mob violence as a major cause of this movement.
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Congress
Washington Tribune
United States
Gao Oi Urgroes
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Joint Pain
An advertisement extols Nerviline as a thin penetrating remedy easing swollen joints and nerve pain. It claims rapid soothing effects, a long track record of success, and sells in 35 cent bottles. The piece ends with a quip attributed to a Pittsburg woman about matrimonial proposals.
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted for anaemia relief
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood and nerves for weak anaemic women. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. William Henry of Lavell Street London Ontario describing severe anaemia and cramps and crediting the pills with her recovery. It notes a new sales tax will not raise the price and pills remain 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Rockville Ont.
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Wiliams
Williams
Pink Hills 1
Reason For Optimism About Canada’s Finances
Hon. Thomas Low, minister of commerce, urges optimism about Canada’s economy noting exports exceed imports by 156 million dollars. He cites 1900 to current commerce rising from 116 million to 980 million, a war debt largely owed to Canadians, and a low per capita debt versus other nations, as signs of strong future prospects.
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Thomas Low
Where He Shone Teacher Dance Telephone Exchange
A playful exchange captures a teacher exasperated by a student query. The dialogue turns on a quick retort about a telephone as the unexpected answer. The snippet showcases whimsy in classroom banter and timing.
Minard's Liniment Heals Cuts, W N UL 1508
An advertisement notes Minard's Liniment from W N Ul 1508 as a remedy for cuts and minor injuries. It promotes quick relief and emphasizes topical healing.
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Minard
Women Dye Faded Garments and Drapery News
A short notice urges women to dye or tint worn clothing and drapery. It advertises dyeing services for faded fabrics and suggests restoring appearance with new color options.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy At‑Home Dyeing
Diamond Dyes advertise simple instructions allowing any woman to dye or tint worn fabrics at home. Choose any color at the drug store and apply with ease, even for first time dyers.
Goose tagged in Kingsville tied to Canadian Eskimo hunt
A wild goose at Jack Miner’s bird sanctuary in Kingsville bears an aluminum tag with initials E R K tied to an Eskimo hunting incident in Baffin Land. The bird was tagged in Kingsville in April 1918 by Edward R Kerr and later recovered from Fort Albany James Bay and the Belcher Islands Hudon’s Bay, with four geese tagged that season.
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Jack Miner
Kingsville
Baffin Land
J. W. Walton
North
Great Whale Lake
Edward R. Kerr
Walkerville
Essex County Wild Life Conserving Association
Fort Albany
James Bay
Belcher Islands
Hudon’s Bay
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest, surest relief for indigestion, gas, heartburn, and sour stomach. A few tablets claim to ease stomach distress caused by acidity with immediate results, marketed through druggists selling millions of packages.
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Pape
Canadian map shows main highway with US detour due to gap
The Canadian Automobile Association releases a map of the primary Canadian National highway from Fairfax to Vancouver and includes a U S detour via Sault Ste Marie to Winnipeg. The middle west map section and text were prepared by A Aminett, Manitoba Motor League se...
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Canadian Automobile Asociation
Fiairfax
Vancouvers
United States
Sault Ste. Marie
Winnipeg
A. ©. Aminett
Secessary
Manitoba Motor League
Champion Wheat Grower Repeats Victory in Marquis Wheat
J Mason of Luseland Sask repeats his provincial hard red spring wheat win with Marquis wheat as announced by the University of Saskatchewan extension department. Archer of Moose Jaw secures the T Eaton cup for city championships while the 1923 holder was A R Moore of Cat Appelle.
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J. Mason
Luseland
Sask
Buliwan Bros
Sam Ile
Marquis Wheat
University of Saskatchewan Extension Department
I Archer
Moose Jaw
T. Eaton
Onts
A. R. Moore
Cat Appelle
Reading Dr Pierce Remedies Brings Relief and Advice
In Kirkton Ontario a reader reports relief from chronic bladder inflammation after using Doctor Pierce's Anuric Tablets. She also lauds Favorite Prescription for expectant mothers, noting a healthy strong baby and recommending the remedies to others. The notice invites sending 10 cents to Bridgeburg Ontario for a trial package and writing to the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo for free confidential medical guidance.
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Kirkton
Ont
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
John Simpson
R.R
Bridgeburg
Insulin Working Miracles and Ontario Grown Tobacco in England
Report of the Medical Research Council for 1922 23 lauds insulin as a medical miracle noting rapid reversal of weakness and death in diabetes patients and the long path of scientific discovery behind it. It highlights animal testing and Britain’s insulin production surpassing domestic demand with export potential. Ontario grown tobacco display in London seeks to showcase Essex County tobacco to England, as ministers tour growers.
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Medical Research Council
Ontario
England
London
Essex County
George Portraham
Dominion
Ile
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Thick Lifelong Shine
A vintage ad touts Danderine costing 35 cents, claiming to revive dull neglected hair, reduce scalp itching and dandruff, and restore strength color and youthful beauty with a non greasy tonic available at any drug store.
People Now Live Longer Says Kingsley Wood
Sir Kingsley Wood told a women’s meeting in Eltham that health improved as infant mortality dropped from 159 to 50 per 1,600 since the century’s start. He noted 660,000 people over 74 and 60,000 over 83, crediting sanitation and hygiene for national health, with employment and prosperity as key further gains.
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Sir Kingsley Wood
Eltham
Kingsley
Reminded Absent-minded Professor by Jadze
An exchange unfolds with a playful line where a speaker identifies as a caddy to a professor, and the professor questions the speaker’s identity. The fragment suggests a humorous scene about role confusion and performance.
England's great athletic stadium under construction seats 125,060
A vast new athletic stadium in England rises toward completion with a seating capacity of 125,060. The project showcases modern engineering and grand scale, signaling a landmark in British sports venues.
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England
Aircraft Prove Efficient In War Record In Tripoli Campaign
Italian aviation corps report a remarkable campaign in Tripoli with more than 250000 miles flown and 2630 hours in the air. The craft transported over 75 tons of supplies and munitions and dropped 746 bombs despite enemy anti aircraft fire. They also carried two tons of mail.
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Tripoli
Commissioner of Aeronautics
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promote Renewed Health Says Mrs Lachapelle
Mrs Lachapelle of Dill Siding Ontario testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills made her feel like a new person. She suffered backache and fatigue before, now she reports improvement and urges others to use the remedy to strengthen kidneys and relieve related symptoms.
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Dodd
Young Goddess Rules Monks In Tibet Discovery
English traveller Sir Charles Bell recounts dining with a four year old girl who presides over a monastery of 59 monks in Tibet. The monks fear she can turn them into pigs and she learns to tell time after receiving a watch from Bell. She is described as a noble young goddess observed by a first white visitor.
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Sir Charles Bell
England
Tibet
Sir Charles
Mystery of a Provider’s Claim and a Wayward Wit
A fragment shows a dialogue about a husband’s provision with heavy dialect and a jumbled aside on asthma. It then pivots to a sensational pitch for Dr. J. L. Kellogg's Remedy promising relief and urging immediate purchase from dealers.
Canadian National Railways Revenue Rise 1923 Jan-Oct
Official figures show CN lines increasing operating revenues by 5.12 million and the entire system including U S lines raising net operating revenues from 3.82 million to 12.02 million. CN R lines converted a deficit of 315,952 into a net operating revenue of 4.80 million and American lines of the Canadian National Railways saw earnings rise from 2.82 million to 7.22 million.
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Canadian National Lines
United States
C.N R
Canadian National Railways
Volapuk Invented in 1886 First Artificial Language
The text notes Volapuk, created in 1886, as the earliest artificial language with notable attempt at wide success and adoption, marking a milestone in constructed languages.
The Vulgar Display of Wealth and Thrift
A Montreal Star editorial argues that lavish government spending corrupts public thrift. It says extravagant state habits breed waste and bankruptcy, urging Canadians to revive frugal traditions and curb showy expenditures to set a responsible example.
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Canada
Montreal Star
Fighting For the Cause War Are Criminals
The piece argues war is a crime and cites governments forcing war on others, noting not all participants are criminals. It critiques citizens who oppose duty and reflects on the evils of modern warfare. An Indianapolis News editorial stance examines responsibility in conflict.
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Indianapolis News
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Genuine Product
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for sick children claiming it eases constipation without narcotics. The copy warns against counterfeit versions and urges consumers to insist on the genuine product with clear dosing directions.
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California
Flat feet prevalence among children cited by Dr Flora Shepherd
Dr Flora Shepherd lecturing at Carnegie House notes flat feet are common in children especially girls. She states that in every 100 feet examined at least fifty are impaired and argues there should be no flat feet in the country.
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Flora Shepherd
Carnegie House
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Gillett's
Gillett
Great Britain
Athens
Tohdan Foreign Ome
Ernest Schweninger
Eranick
Munich
Lismarck
Wasyl Mackenezuk
Bui
Arran
Hamilton Spectator
Takoum
Dominion Canadian
Lymaeus, Limited
Peal St
Montreal
Alexander P. Moore
Lillian Russell
Mis Moore
Pittsburg
Ferri
Thomas
John
Zoli
Jadze
Dandruff
Mrs. Lachapeile
Jemima
National Thrift
Carter
Jaye
Youne
Savoncea
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