Swedish Inventor Promises New Oil Lamp
Swedish engineer Johnson of Winnipes, Manitoba, claims a kerosene lamp lighter than electric light. Operates without odor smoke or noise and will be shipped on ten days free trial. First local user to help introduce it may receive one. letters to T R Johnson 579 McDermot Ave Winnip Es address full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Welsbach
Johnson
Winniper
Mr. Johnson
T. R. Johnson
McDermot Ave. Winnipes
World Happenings Briefly Told
Baron Sonning dies and other short items spread across politics war and trade. Night navigation on the St Lawrence River ends, Salvation Army chief Booth heads to India, Canadian Patriotic Fund to dissolve next May, October salmon exports drop sharply, and Saskatchewan exhibitor J D Whitehead wins the Royal Show Shropshire ram title in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Sonning
Italy
St. Lawrence River
William Cramwell Booth
Salvation Army
India
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
J. G. Robertson
Saskatchewan
Toronto
J. D. Whitehead
Channel Tunnel Idea Traced to French Engineer 120 Years Ago
The article recalls that the Channel Tunnel concept originated with French engineer M. Mathier about 120 years ago. He proposed a paved submarine road under the Channel lit by lamps, a bold plan far ahead of its time.
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England
France
Channel Zone
Paris
M. Mathier
Channel
Baby Tablets Aid Fall Comfort for Little Ones
Canadian fall weather causes rapid changes and illness in babies. Baby's own Tablets are advertised to sweeten the stomach regulate bowels break up colds and help babies thrive. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams' Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Australian crane outflies on longest journeys
The Australian crane, among the heaviest birds, has the smallest wing surface yet flies the longest and most arduous journeys. It soars higher and longer than most except the eagle, rising the highest and sustaining itself at great altitude.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promotes Restored Mucous Balance
Catarrh described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a tonic taken internally, acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. It claims to assist Nature in restoring normal conditions. Circulars free. Fosse Newey & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FOS Unewey & Co
Toledo
Ohia
Dairying Fundraises for Health in Public Address
Miss Helen G Campbell of the Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch urged that training children in good food habits is essential to success. She argued dairy products build body and mind, citing scientists and noting milk supports teeth and longevity. She urged all classes to consume dairy and praised schools and home clubs aiding underweight children.
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Helen G. Campbell
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage
Metechnikoff
Br. McCollum
Miss Campbell
Manitoba dairy exports mark remarkable wartime shift
J. H. Evans Deputy Minister reports Manitoba has become a major dairy exporter. From 51,000 farmers 26,000 produce and ship milk and cream, with imports of butter in 1914 at about 70 carloads and current exports near 100 carloads. Evans calls the change one of the most remarkable developments in a new industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Dominion
J. H. Evans
Evans
An Afternoon Gown That Is Unique
An afternoon gown in brown features all over embroidery on taffeta. The striking design aims to appeal to any little miss with its ornate style and refined charm.
Everywoman's Fund Starts for Tuberculosis Women Treatment
The Everywoman's Fund begins operations for free TB treatment for 50 tubercular women with $3,000 already in the bank toward a $50,000 goal. Donations include $2 from Mrs. Simms of Candiaac and $1 from Mrs. Harrison of Pease, plus a $20 gift from The Major Livingstone Chapter in Yorkton for nightgown material. Local clubs, Regina Homemakers, University Women, American Women, Sith Avenue WMS, Knox Ladies' Aid, Bernie groups, and Swift Current and Moose Jaw councils pledge support for the fund and mothers' TB care.
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Simms
Candiac
F. H. O. Harrison
Pease
Livingstone
Lode
Yorkton
Regina Homemakers’ Club
University Women’s Club
American Women’s Club
Sith~Avenue
WMS
Knox Ladies’ Aid
Bernie
Swift Current
Moose Jaw
Womensare
Freezone corn remover promises instant relief
An ad touts Freezone as a painless solution to remove corns and calluses with a tiny bottle sold by druggists. It cites quick, painless results and easy removal, while warning readers to beware of promises of easy freebies that lead to higher charges later.
Hard Hit Financially Change of Government in Britain
The Lord Chancellor Lord Dirken head resigns with Lloyd George as premier. Ex officio pension rules grant 5000 pounds yearly, plus a rent free lordly residence in the House of Lords. Five ex Lord Chancellors alive in Fingland. Law Lords serve as the highest court of appeal akin to the Canadian supreme court.
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Lord Dirkenhead
Lloyd George
House of Lords
Canada
Fite
Fingland
Law Lords
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
Winter Excursions to the Pacific Coast by Canadian Pacific Rl
Canadian Pacific Railway offers winter trips to Vancouver Victoria and New Westminster from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with multiple excursion dates on sale December through February. Train routes showcase the Canadian Rockies in winter with return limits. Ask a Canadian Pacific agent for details and illustrated leaflet.
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Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Victoria
New Westminster
Canadian Pacific Railway
Manitoba
Winnipeg and
West
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Rockies
Canadian Pacific
Advt
Jaipur Maharaja Funds Famine Relief Trust Grows
In 1900 the Maharaja of Jaipur started a permanent famine relief fund. It has since received further contributions from individuals in Britain and the United States. The fund now totals three million rupees, held in trust and drawing interest used for famine relief in emergencies.
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Jaipur
India
Great Britain
United States
Unclear dialogue fragment from unidentified scene
A brief, damaged text segment shows a tense exchange between a mother and father about a son’s action and the possibility of repetition, with no clear context or setting. The fragment provides no names, dates, or concrete events.
Canadian Dominion Observatory Praised By Harvard Astronomer
Dr Harlow Shapley director of the Harvard College Observatory lauded Canada's Dominion Observatory at Victoria B C in a Royal Astronomical Society lecture in Ottawa noting it leads in astronomy worldwide. He contrasted past narcotics use in mental hospitals with current practices.
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Harlow Shapely
Harvard College Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Royal Astronomical Society
Ottawa
Dominion Observatory
Victoria
B.C
Canada
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Scott
Nait Bs Oy
Dominion Express
Harold C. Shipman & Co
BANK
Cook
Cook Medicine Co
Tooieto
Fromerty Windear
Deg
H.exat
New York
U.S.A
N. U
Channel Tunnel
Manitoba Dairy Exports
Minard
Everywoman's Fund
Point Barrow
Alaska
Dodd
Sgt
Britain
Pacific
Robert
U.S
Spohn
Spohn Medical Company
Gillette
Gillette Safety Razor Co. of Canada Limited
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