George Young Inspires Canada With Catalina Swim Victory
Toronto teen George Young, 17, conquered the Catalina Channel swim amid strong rivals, amid praise from Premier Mackenzie King. The feat spotlights Canadian grit, sacrifice, and character, as Young funded his mother’s care and proved upright values can fuel athletic and personal success.
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America
George Young
Toronto
Catalina Island
California
John Miles
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Boston
Hie
Canada
Asfa Swhnenter
Otek
Bor
Roess
Daestt Nofer Exel
de Li Pris
Arizona
Goat
George Youngs
Mackengly
Dominion
Thomas
George
Ile
le Fas
Catalina Channel
Fragmented Exchange in Village Gossip
A fragmentary chat portrays Mrs Baggs and Mrs Jeers discussing a son’s upcoming marriage and his wartime luck. The dialogue hints at neighbors valuing reputation and appearances within a tight community.
Astronomers Live Longer Than Clergymen in Britain
A British study cites astronomers aging well beyond clergymen with an average life expectancy around 75 years. The record spans from John Flamsteed to Sir William Christie, who died in 1916, and attributes open air life as a key factor.
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Britain
Roral
John Flamsteed
William Christie
Seares
Unclear exchange prompts strange sleepbed remark
Fragmentary dialogue shows an odd morning scene with a confusing remark about bedclothes and a co discussant named Marzeteen and London. No verifiable events, entities, or locations emerge to establish a news item.
Long lasting weed seeds defy burial study
A Dominion Agriculture bulletin reports a 100 year test showing seeds of weeds such as ragweed pepper grass and purslane can germinate after decades buried in sand in bottles placed 20 inches deep. Authors stress perpetual weed control and prevention as essential to avoid lifelong plagues.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Messrs
BE. S. Hopkins
W. C. Hopper
Field Husbandry Division
Dominion Experimental Farms
Joint Stiffness Relief Claims in Swellings and Pain
Advertises a liniment promising relief from joint stiffness swelling and pain with claims of universal satisfaction and rapid improvement across ailments. The copy emphasizes swift results and broad applicability, presenting testimonials and high confidence in effectiveness.
Nerviline Relief for Pain and Inflammation
Nerviline delivers quick penetrating relief for swelling stiffness and pain. It soothes rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and colds and is sold for 35 cents at all dealers.
Pape's Diapepsia promises instant stomach relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia tablets that allegedly stop sourness, flatulence, heartburn, gases, and pain as soon as they reach the stomach. It claims a guaranteed digestion correction for ten cents per package. The text also notes Australian mines closing due to reduced arsenic demand for cotton weevil control.
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Drugejs
United States
Jibbenbar
Alberta Livestock Board Elects Officers in Edmonton Meeting
At the annual Alberta Livestock Board meeting in Edmonton J Charles Yule of Carstairs was elected president with J P Sackville of Edmonton as vice president. Other board members elected include W J Stark Edmonton E L Richardson Calgary J L Walters Clive A E Cross Calgary and G Hutton Calgary J G Clark Irma. Proposals seek provincial support for the eastward Royal shows exhibit and funds to accompany the sheep exhibit. Discussions address fair judges and possible Dominion government recommendations.
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Alberta Livestock Board
Edmonton
J. Charles Yule
Carstairs
J. P. Sackville
Alberta
Wen
W. J. Stark
E. L. Richardson
Calgary
J. L. Walters
Clive
A. E. Cross
G. H. Hutton
J. G. Clark
Irma
Toronto
Minister of Agriculture
How the fence operates in stolen goods trade report
A New York County Grand Jurors report details that stolen merchandise worth about 1.49 billion dollars yearly reenters the market via fences who link swindlers burglars and highwaymen. It cites the breakdown of losses by frauds and crimes and notes legal loopholes aiding illicit dealers. An unrelated asthma remedy advertisement follows.
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United States
Association of Grand Jurors
New York County
Portrait of Lenine on Stamps Marks Charity Issue
For the first time since his death Nicolai Lenine's image appears on stamps as a nine year old, on a restricted twenty kopek issue. Proceeds go to relief of Russia's 500000 vagrant children, with officials relaxing the rule on Lenine's likeness for this charity.
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Nicolai Lenise
Russia
Lenine
Canadian Pacific runs through tourist sleeping cars for overseas travellers
The Canadian Pacific Railway operates weekly through tourist sleeping cars from Winnipeg to connect with steamers from West Saint John New Brunswick. Cars go directly to the ship's side ensuring easy transfer from train to steamer. Overseas bookings and reservations may be made with any CPR ticket agent.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
West Saint John
N.B
Canadian Pacific
Quote on popularity and wisdom in old verse fragment
A fragment advises that popularity comes from not showing superiority to others and hints at a product line called Minard's Linimeat. The tone resembles clipped editorial wisdom and mixed brand reference. The piece reads like a sly aphorism with an odd promotional tag.
Police Restore Stolen Berlin Car to Owner in Running Condition
Berlin police recovered a dismantled seven passenger car stolen by thieves and pieced by unknown dealers. Officers used part numbers to reassemble the vehicle in the police garage and return it to a wealthy industrialist owner, needing only a paint job.
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Berlin
Fateful Years for All Women Prompt Health Cure Claims
An advertisement extols middle age as a fateful period for women noting common symptoms from overwork stress and blood deficiency. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to restore red blood strengthen nerves and restore vitality with testimonials from Mrs J H Johnston of Lion's Head Ontario and instructions to buy by mail or through druggists in Brockville Ontario.
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Toronto
Pr Williams
Pink Wills
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Jack Shapes Heartbreak in Ichabod’s Barroom Ballad
A dialogue echoes a barroom moment where a heartbreak is noted. The speaker jokes that the real issue is the Jack rather than the hours shared with a loved one, mixing tavern humor with a tale of lost romance.
Woman’s tongue: a trusted tool that never wastes words
A proverb notes a woman’s tongue as a sharp, constant instrument, never letting speech go to rust. It highlights wit and steady speech as valued traits in female discourse.
Slips Worldwide Focus on Motor Vessel Construction
The article notes that nearly half of all slips under construction globally are designated for motor vessels, signaling a shift toward motorized boating infrastructure and related industry growth.
Vegetarians Not Immune From Cancer Says Health Chief
England health officials report cancer cases found among vegetarians after inquiries in monastic communities. Sir George Newman, chief medical officer, states there is no basis for the claim that abstaining from flesh foods prevents cancer. Investigations covered Carthusians Benedictines Caramelites Dominicans and other orders.
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England
Health Ministry
Sir George Newman
Carthusians
Carnelites
Syria
British Subjects Should Use Canadian Ports
Canadians report delays and discomfort landing from ocean liners in New York Harbor. The piece suggests Canadians should use winter ports at St John and Halifax and sail from Montreal and Quebec in summer to avoid hardships. United States officials at New York Harbor may impose delays that are easier to bear elsewhere.
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New York
St. John
Halifax
Montreal
Quebec
United States
Plans for Canada’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant Outlined
The Ottawa Journal reports plans for a grand pageantry to mark Canada’s Diamond Jubilee on July 1. The event will be faithfully depicted with colorful, glorious spectacle and will involve participation by ILR and dignitaries including the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin of Great Britain.
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Canada
Dominion
Prince of Wales
Stanley Baldwin
Great Britain
Ottawa Journal
Fresh Supplies in Demand for Dr Thomas Electric Oil
Fresh supplies are ordered wherever Dr Thomas Electric Oil is introduced, showing its power and lasting potency. The oil is portable in bottles and can be carried without fear of breakage, appealing across latitudes.
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Thomas
Gossip at the Gate Over Dog Bite
Mrs Sausley confronts Mrs Shinbone about her dog biting Willie. The exchange touches on concern for Willie recovering from scarlet fever and fear of harm to Fido, reflecting a neighborhood dispute over a pet incident.
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Mrs. Sausley
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