Canada Sees Bright Prospects Amid Economic Recovery
The article reports improved conditions across Canada in 1924, driven by higher grain prices and lower harvesting costs. It highlights debt reduction, rising exports surpassing imports by over 200 million, and optimism for 1925 with stronger trade, industry, and immigration prospects, especially in the West.
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Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Europe
China
Germany
Japan
British Empire
United States
Tibetan Lamas See London Through Taxicabs
Seven Lamas from Tibet became the first Tibetan priests to visit Europe and, after an interpreter explained London, they praised the city’s taxicabs as the most wonderful sights of their travels. The monks hail from a monastery on Mount Everest’s slope.
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London
Tibet
Europe
Mount
Everest
Earth tremor floods Johannesburg soap factory
An earthquake-like tremor hit Johannesburg washing a soap factory, causing a large vat to spill boiling soap five steps below submerged streets. The flood reached three feet and spread for about three quarters of a mile, creating widespread damage in the suburb.
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Johannesburg
Lepers Believed At Large Across United States
Report claims between 500 and 1000 lepers are believed to be at large in the United States raising public health concerns. Officials advise vigilance while medical authorities assess possible exposure risks and containment measures.
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The
United
Century-old water lily seeds sprout at Michigan college
Two seeds cooked from a Manchurian peat bed have germinated at Michigan Agricultural College after a century in dormancy. Dr E A Bessel reports the find with hopes to mature plants for display in the college botanical gardens, setting a world record for longevity.
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Michigan Agricultural College
E. A. Bessel
M.A. C
Tact and Honor Speak Across Generations
A sharp exchange defines tact as avoiding harm when aging rivals address a young woman. The Edinburgh Scotsman contrasts a man’s reproach with a woman’s safety, then cites an Arabian remark about women’s limited war roles and protections, highlighting cultural contrasts.
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Edinburgh Scotsman
Safety at Grade Crossings and Train Approach
Instruction urges drivers to stop at grade crossings and check for trains in both directions before crossing. It notes 9 900 fatalities at crossings and argues drivers should verify absence of an approaching train before proceeding in low gear.
Diamond Dyes Color It New for All Fabrics
Beautiful home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Dip in cold water for delicate shades or boil for permanent colors. Each 15 Cent package contains simple directions for dyeing lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters hangings and more.
Japan Defends Visit as Peaceful Gesture
The Melbourne Argus says Japan overreacts to the Tokio agitation about the US battle fleet's visit to Australia. It argues the United States would have no ground for objection if Japan sent a fleet to Melbourne, and that the visit should be seen as a peace guarantee and welcomed by the public.
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Tokio
Australia
Melbourne Argus
Japan
United States
Melbourne
Miller's Worm Powders Undermine Parasites and Restore Strength
An effective protection against worms is claimed in Miller's Worm Powders. The product renders the stomach and intestines hostile to parasitic worms, heals inflamed surfaces, and restores the strength of children weakened by worm-related illness, promoting overall health.
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Fletcher
Miller
Russia faces postwar hardship under nationalization
The London Times reports Lenin's successor Mr. Rykoff told a Communist conference last May that after seven years of nationalization Russians face a 400 million rouble deficit on a reduced budget. School teachers are starving, half villages lack shops, and workmen are down to 40 percent of prewar numbers.
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Rykoff
Lenin
London Times
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Offers Relief From Sprains
For sprains and bruises this remedy reduces swelling and inflammation, cools the affected flesh, and draws out pain. A trial will convince those who doubt its power.
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Thomas
Coolidge Reaffirms Policy on League and Debts
President Coolidge in his annual message to Congress urges adherence to the world court of international justice. He states the United States will not join the League of Nations and remains opposed to canceling debts owed by foreign governments.
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Coolidge
Congress
United States
World Court of International Justice
League of Nations
World-Wird Exploration Ship For German Knowledge Society
A seagoing vessel with scientific instruments and paraphernalia will be built for the German Society for the Knowledge of Foreign Countries. German scientists and scholars will inhabit the ship, travel around the world, and conduct research.
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German Society For the Knowledge
Telephone exchange humor from France on call numbering
The text explains that French telephone calls are numbered as they reach exchanges and that a subscriber who loses temper by rattling the receiver hook is sent to the end of the queue.
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France
Egypts Cheops Pyramid Holds Massive Stone Weight
The Cheops pyramid of the Zirzh group contains 9,000,000 cubic feet of masonry and the total weight of its stones exceeds 6,000,000 tons. Minard's Liniment for Colds.
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Egypt
Cheops
Zirzh
German Railways to Receive $15 Million Credit Under Dawes Plan
The Dawes plan enables a New York syndicate to loan $10,000,000 to Germany's state railways and a further $5,000,000 in London. The system, likely the largest globally, spans 33,400 miles with modern rolling stock and capitalization around $5.5 billion, valued at over $6 billion, providing security under political stability.
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New York
London
Germany
Dawes
Buffalo Express
Sweden Establishes Freight Air Service
A regular commercial express and freight air service has started between Stockholm and Helsingfors Finland, expanding Baltic air traffic beyond passengers and mails. The first cargo carried half a ton of medical supplies arrived in Helsingfors three hours after loading, showcasing air shipping utility.
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Stockholm
Helsingfors
Finland
Baltic Sea
Seed oats listing sought by Dominion seed branch
The Dominion seed branch asks holders of surplus seed oats to notify quantity price and grade. The lists will be sent to post offices in drought or frost damaged districts as a service to farmers.通知 farmers and dealers with graded seed or those sending samples for grade certificates should respond promptly.
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Dominion Seed Branch
Salaries Fixed for Reparation Officials under Dawes Plan
Seymour Parker Gilbert will receive 190000 gold marks annually about 47500 dollars as agent general for reparation payments under the Dawes plan. Other salaries include Railroad commissioner 105000 gold marks bank commissioner 95000 gold marks and other commissioners 80000 gold marks. Trustees will get 75000 gold marks each and transfer committee members receive 18000 gold marks plus expenses.
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Seymour Parker Gilbert
Dawes’ Plan
New Remedy For Pneumonia Demonstrated In New York
Dr. D. E. Gerin arrives in New York under the state physicians group to show a pneumonia cure claim of over 600 cases with no deaths and to present a transfusion free treatment for pernicious anemia. Tests will run four months in New York hospitals. Born in 1867 in Nashua New Hampshire to French parents, he previously led San Francisco’s French colony.
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D. E. Gerin
New York
Gerin
Nashua
N.H
San Francisco
First Train Over E C and B C Extension Berwyn to Whitelaw
The first train crossed the E C and B C extension from Berwyn to Whitelaw marking a new railway chapter. A twice weekly service will operate on this branch to serve districts beyond Berwyn.
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E. C
B. C
Berwyn
Whitelaw
Manitoba Telephones Net Profit For Year Ended November 30
The Manitoba telephone system reports a net profit of about 50000 for the fiscal year ending November 30. By contrast in 1221 the public utility posted a deficit of 554305.
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Manitoba Telephone System
Annual Meeting of Bank of Montreal in Canada Outlook
The 107th Bank of Montreal annual meeting featured remarks by Sir Vincent Meredith and Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor. The President spoke of a gradual upturn in trade and a favorable balance of trade as signs of improving domestic business. Williams-Taylor urged civic participation, criticized apathy, and praised Canada’s resources and solvency while urging economy and immigration to secure prosperity.
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Ders
Bank of Montreal
Ican Eee
Vincent Meredith
Frederick Wilams-Taylor
Canada
Success With Alfalfa Part 2-Continued
Guidance on alfalfa seeding from a Manitoba College note emphasizes Grimm and Baltic seed, inoculation, and moisture. It advises avoiding waterlogged soils, selecting suitable soils, early spring seeding, and cautious use of a nurse crop like Marquis wheat for best frost establishment.
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Canada
Manitoba Agricultural College
Bacteriology Department
Australia Faces Treaty Hurdle in Parliament
Premier Bruce of Australia warned in Melbourne that even with Commonwealth support a commercial treaty with Germany could not pass the Australian Parliament. He cited legislative obstacles and political opposition as insurmountable for such an agreement despite favorable stance from the government.
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Bruce
Australia
Great Britain
Germany
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Princeton Professors Link Crossword to Student Effort
The Detroit Free Press notes that Princeton University professors view crosswords as a powerful aid to college work, confirming an old theory that making work feel like play improves effort and motivation.
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Princeton University
Detroit Free Press
The Mittus Tribe of the Upper Nile Music Claim
An archival notice describes the Mittus agricultural tribe living on the upper Nile as remarkably musical. It references Minard's Liniment and a W. N. U. listing number 1555 as part of the same item.
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Upper Nile
British Crossword Puzzle Sent From London To New York
A London Daily News crossword puzzle was sent to New York by photo radiogram with the grid shown and clues delivered by regular radiogram. the British puzzle’s solution followed after the transmission of numbers and synonyms.
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Daily News
London
New York
Nec
London Daily News
Pink Pills Help Brandon Woman Regain Health After Pneumonia
Mrs Annie Treherne of Brandon Manitoba credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength after a severe pneumonia attack left her unable to walk. She says the pills revived her energy and now she uses them to stay well, recommending them to others. The pills, touted as a blood tonic, are available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
First motor-driven transatlantic liner The Gripsholm launched
The Gripsholm, the first motor-driven trans Atlantic liner, is launched at Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Newcastle. Designers altered the ship to remove funnels though two stacks remain for exhaust and elevator machinery.
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Gripsholm
W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Corneal Relief and Island School District Dispute
Advertises Holloway's Corn Remover as a quick cure for corns. Notes Santa Cruz Island in the Santa Barbara channel group lacks a school district due to no resident children, despite supporting large flocks of sheep and goats.
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Santa Cruz Island
Santa Barbara Channel
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Jarine
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