British Sea-Going Spirit Still Strong Says Inchcape
At a London meeting of the P. and O. Steamship Company Lord Inchcape recalled that about 7,000,100 tons of British shipping were sunk in the War from a prewar total of 21,000,000 tons. He added that this has not broken the sea going spirit of the British race, and with fair play and freedom from government interference the British merchant marine will come out on top again.
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London
England
P. & O. Steamship Company
Lord Inchcape
Minard's Liniment Promises Rheumatism Cure
The note claims Theodore Doras was cured after five years of rheumatism using Minard's Liniment. Aftercare details invite verification by writing to Doras, the parish priest or neighbors, dated May 12 1898 from St Isidore Quebec.
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Minard
Theodore Doras
A. Cote
St. Isidore
Woman steeplejack paints Oakland church steeple
Mrs Golda WeSella billed as world’s only woman steeplejack works 195 foot Oakland church steeple with husband joining in the business. They climbed in overalls with ropes and tackle and have purchased a home from their earnings.
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Golda WeSella
Oakland
Cal
WeSella
Cascarets Offer Quick Night Relief From Digestive Blues
A vintage ad promises Cascarets will banish headaches indigestion and sour stomach by cleansing the stomach and bowels while you sleep. It claims two tablets dissolve waste and toxins, remove excess bile, and leave you feeling great by morning.
Plea Against Vaccination in Toronto Outcry
A. B. Farmer secretary of the Anti Vaccination League of Toronto urged against forced vaccination. He argued that after Kai serism four years earlier Canadians should not submit to medical authorities with power to impose a disease. He cited 995 alleged Toronto cases with no fatalities and demanded data on vaccinated versus unvaccinated outcomes.
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A. B. Farmer
Goo Morning Charlotte Cheer Becomes Daily Joke
A light Life magazine quip frames a domestic moment with a pun loving husband greeting his wife Charlotte. The playful line suggests settled, affectionate routine and a cheerful household tone.
Growth of One of The Western Provinces
Saskatchewan expansion shown in the Department of Municipal Affairs annual report. Rural municipalities rise from two to 300 since 1905, villages from 3 to 317, towns from 16 to 75, cities from 3 to 7, and school districts from 896 to 4148. Minister Geo Langley says municipal development will continue with population growth and new problems.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Municipal Affairs
Ton
Geo. Langley
Navy Plans Large Build Program for 1921
The U S Navy General Board recommends a 1921 build program including two battleships one battle cruiser ten scout cruisers destroyer flotilla leaders and six submarines The report envisions a US fleet equal to the world’s strongest by 1925 and urges expansion to protect coal lines and the growing merchant marine It also seeks 27000000 for aircraft development with 6000000 for experimental construction.
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U.S. Navy General Board
United States
General Board
Traditional Roles Told In Broad Generalization
A quoted claim asserts women are born leaders while men are born followers, presenting a sweeping gender stereotype without context or supporting evidence.
Young Prospect So Often Falls Short Of World Shaking Promise
Those who expect a bright young man with dazzling prospects to change the world are frequently disappointed as ambition meets reality. The piece warns against overestimating early potential and urges cautious outlook on future achievements.
Threshing Outfits In Great Demand
Alberta threshers rush to license over 2800 threshing outfits this year with expectations to exceed 3000 by year end. Despite smaller provincial crops, the northern influx from Edmonton and shipments of rigs from southern districts boosted the fleet. The summer and fall train loads carried many new machines and moved outfits northward to meet demand.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Northland
California Syrup of Figs Childrens Laxative Ad
Old advertising copy touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with a fruity taste and clear dosing on the bottle. It urges mothers to insist on the California label for trust and efficacy.
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California
Listening to Fish Stories From Submarine Telephones
Norwegian fishermen use a submerged microphone connected by wire to a boat telephone to hear disturbances when fish hold a meeting. The listening device records the sounds, aiding their work at sea.
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Scientific American
Civil Service Exam Pass Sparks Debate Over Youth Conduct
An uncivil trend among young men passing civil service exams fuels talk of training, discipline, and standards. Community leaders urge better conduct and merit-based advancement to uphold public trust.
New Speed Regulations in Japan Reported
Reports from the Oriental Empire describe a novel traffic control method for narrow to wide roads with different speed limits. Eight mph on 12 to 18 foot roads, twelve mph on 18 to 36 foot roads, and sixteen mph on roads wider than 36 feet. A Toledo firm offers a patent medicine claim and a notary swearing to oath.
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Japan
Oriental Empire
Air Force Captain Sails Paintings from the Sky
In England galleries feature a new painter Capt A E Cooper of the Royal Air Force who creates oil works while flying in a lighter than air craft over scenic sites. Critics hail pieces such as Edinburgh Castle From the Air and Aberdeen from R-29 as remarkable and exceptional.
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England
Royal Air Force
A. E. Cooper
Captain Cooper
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
A Happy Family by Dr Bowers
Dr Bowers argues a happy family rests on wholesome meals and cleanliness. He urges liver and kidney flushing, ample water, and laxative pills as preventive care, promoting Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Anuric to eliminate poisons, boost tissues, and prevent rheumatic and neural conditions.
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Pierce
Chinese Confectionery Skill Astonishes Observers
A description praises Chinese confectioners for remarkable skills in candy making. It notes their ability to hollow oranges and eggs without leaving visible marks and to fill them with fruit jelly and almond nougat.
Diamond Dyes Ad and Local Wrecks Exchange
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color for fabrics including wool silk linen and cotton with a guiding Direction Book. A Vacationist asks about wrecks and an Old Timer notes this is the first wreck seen this season.
Nothing to Equal Babys Own Tablets in Ottawa Ad
Mrs. Alfred Naud of Natagan River Que says Baby's Own Tablets are unmatched for little ones. Mothers nationwide report the tablets ease indigestion constipation and colic while sweetening the stomach. Sold by dealers or 25 cents a box by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont. Time passes quickly after a man marks his thirtieth anniversary of life.
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Alfred Naud
Natagan River
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a tonic and laxative that does not affect the head. It claims universal suitability with one product, noting E W Grove's signature on the box and a 30 cent price.
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E.W. Grove
Oil Strata in Corman Colonies Key to Empire
Sir Joseph Cook in the House of Representatives stressed the oil-bearing strata in the Corman colonies under League mandate. He noted Britain controls only about two percent of the world’s oil and warned that future international competition hinges on solving this supply issue.
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Corman
League of Nations
Australia
Joseph Cook
House of Representatives
Earn from home selling Dr Bovel’s remedies in your locale
Earn $75 to $150 each month by selling Dr Bovel's Home Remedies and Toilet Articles. Full or spare time work with exclusive territory. Send $1 for free goods and full particulars to Bovel Manufacturing Company Dept. 125 Montreal Que.
U S Settlers Enter Canada in November Increase
Immigrants entering Canada from the United States in November numbered 1,064, up 330 from November 1918. The total wealth of these new settlers is estimated at 439,837 dollars, compared with 424,324 dollars in November 1918.
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Canada
United States
Immigration Department
Dominion
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