Montreal Conductor Credits Tanlac For 35 Pound Gain
Joseph Drouin a passenger conductor on the Canadian Pacific Railway between Montreal and Mount Lauriers recounts a dramatic weight gain after using Tanlac. He describes past indigestion gas and sleepless nights, then says Tanlac restored appetite and strength, now weighing 210 pounds, ten more than his previous high. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Drouin
St. Denis St
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mount Lauriers
Tarlac
Giant parachute described to Royal Aeronautical Society
T Orde Lees described a parachute large enough to lift an entire aircraft cabin with passengers. He noted the pilot makes decisions, sparing passengers from thinking. He recalled during the war about 200 British pilots jumped from burning planes at high altitude without parachutes, and all were killed, suggesting many could have survived with parachutes.
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T Orde Lees
Royal Aeronautical Society
London
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Regina Woman
Mrs Marian W Sixon of Regina Saskatchewan describes relief from two years of migraine headaches nervousness sleep problems and general weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She recommends it as a spring tonic and a remedy for constipation urging others with warning menopausal symptoms to try the medicine for quick help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marian W. Sixon
Robinson St
Regina
Sask
Lydia Pinkham
Addressing Letters Across Nations A Debate
The Westminster Gazette questions if Spain’s envelope method, listing country then town then address and name, offers faster sorting. It contrasts this with common practice and asks why other nations haven’t adopted the system, noting potential time savings versus perceptions of inefficiency.
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Spain
Westminster Gazette
Worm Exterminator Mother Graves Maintains Reliability
For years Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator has ranked as a reliable worm preparation and it always maintains its reputation.
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Mother Graves
Hotels and boarding houses directory for Canadian Pacific lines
The Canadian Pacific Railway issued a directory listing hotels and boarding houses along its lines. It names each lodging, proprietor, plan type, room counts, daily and weekly rates, and distance from the nearest station to aid tourist trip planning.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Skeletons of Warriors Found at Willingdon Hill
Skeletons of warriors were uncovered at Willingdon Hill near Eastbourne during road widening excavations. A medieval iron dagger was found with the remains, believed to date from after the 1066 Battle of Hastings near Pevensey Bay where William the Conqueror landed.
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Willingdo Hill
Eastbourne
England
Hastings
Pevensey Bay
William the Conqueror
Baby’s Own Tablets for ill infants urged
When a baby is ill and cries, Baby’s Own Tablets are recommended as a mild laxative to regulate bowels and aid digestion. A Quebec mother praises their help for constipation, with the product sold by dealers or 25 cents a box by mail from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
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Desire Theberge
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Ready made Medicine for all ordinary ills
Dr Thomas Electric Oil serves as a universal remedy for coughs colds sore throats bronchial troubles and for scalds burns bruises sprains cuts and sores it needs no testimonial beyond its own use to prove effectiveness.
Canadian Coal Dominates British Import Shipments
A London Times despatch notes that most coal vessels reaching Glasgow are Canadian, highlighting Canada’s large role in Britain’s coal supply amid the miners' strike.
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Great Britain
London Times
Glasgow
Buy at Home Slogan Urges Local Spending
The group promotes a district oriented message encouraging residents to spend locally to boost prosperity for themselves and their neighbors. The campaign emphasizes keeping money circulating within the community.
Two Wise Fish Read Between the Lines
A brief note highlights two clever fish able to read between the lines, hinting at hidden meaning in a simple tale. The item presents a whimsical observation on perception and interpretation.
Rush for Homesteads Boosts Open Lands Entries
About 109 homestead applications filed at the Dominion Lands Office since May 1 after lands formerly reserved for returned soldiers were opened. Most applicants are newcomers from the British Isles, described as industrious and energetic.
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Dominion Lands Office
Dominion Lands Department
Department
British Isles
Epidemic of Dysentery and Nerviline Remedy
Winter outbreaks of dysentery affect many. causes include improper eating or cold congestion. Nerviline, taken in small doses in sweetened water, quickly relieves pain, cramps, and stomach pains. Sold widely for 35c at dealers.
Free Speech for Lenine and Trotsky Followers Provokes Debate
The Toronto Telegram notes that allowing Lenine and Trotsky disciples to speak publicly reveals their plans for social reconstruction would fail if they were to carry them out. The piece argues that their ideas lack feasibility and practicality.
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Lenine
Trotsky
Toronto Telegram
Politician Refuses Poison Jibe at Election Meeting
A heckler at a British election meeting declared to the new war secretary Sir Laming Worthington-Evans that if he were her husband she would give him poison. He replied, Madam if you were my wife I would take it.
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L. Worthington-Evans
Sir Laming
Miller's Worm Powders Promise Gentle Purge for Children
Miller's Worm Powders claim to purge stomach and intestines of worms easily with no pain, even for the most delicate stomachs. They urge mothers to use the remedy to restore strength and vigor in children and shield them from worm-related debilitation.
Government weighs Saskatoon lignite briquetting tests
The United States Interior Department watches Canadian briquetting experiments in Saskatchewan and considers U S government trials with Dakota lignites. Officials hold off until results of Canadian efforts are clearer and assess potential benefits and feasibility.
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States
United States Department of Interior
Saskatchewan
U.S
Interior Department
China’s Vast Coal Reserves Seen Sufficient for Centuries
The article notes that China’s coal supply remains virtually untouched and is believed sufficient to meet human consumption for at least a thousand years at the current rate. It emphasizes the vastness of coal reserves and implies long term energy security for the nation.
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China
Exquisite Lace Wedding Gown with Meteor Panel
Beautiful lace combined with an exquisite white meteor motif gown features a front and back meteor panel. Corsage wide draped sleeves lace sides and irregular cascade panels create a flare. Satin beaded girdle, handmade flowers on shoulders, and a veil of white tulle with orange blossoms and white roses.
Tramp Requests Help. Lady Replies That Dog Will Assist
A passerby asks for aid along the road. The lady declines direct help but offers to release her dog, noting he will be pleased to assist the traveler. The exchange reflects a roadside encounter with a practical, momentary solution.
POSSIBLY YOUR OWN WIFE PROMO FOR HAMILTONS PILLS
An advertisement urges pale tired women to use Dr Hamiltons Pills to restore health and vigor. It claims complexion improves quickly, spirits rise, and strength returns with regular use. Sold in stores and by Catarrhozone Co Montreal at 25 cents per box.
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Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Demand for Homesteads Sparks Dauphin Entries Rise
Increase in homestead entries in the Dauphin land district over the past year noted. Papier mache wheels to be fitted to trains on the Paris underground railway to reduce noise.
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Dauphin Land District
Paris
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Restored Health
Catarrh described as a local disease worsened by constitution. Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertised as a tonic and blood purifier that cleanses blood and supports the body's natural healing, with claimed restoration of normal conditions and free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Nature
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Spend Your Money at Home In Support of Local Town
A short call to residents to prioritize local spending to boost the town economy and support nearby businesses amid economic strain. The message emphasizes keeping money circulating locally and sustaining community services.
Oil of Merit Promises Healing Power
Dr Thomas selectric Oil described as carefully studied and proven to repair and heal the human body. The advert asserts its rare combination earns public favor from the start and invites trials to convince skeptics.
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Thomas
Brains Peak Brainpower Schedule From Psychologists
British psychologists have drawn up a schedule of brain efficiency. It claims the brain is 100 percent efficient at 8 a.m. and rises to 104.3 at 9, 106.6 at 10, 105.6 at 11, 98.7 at 1, 100.6 at 2, 105.1 at 3, 104.2 at 4, and 100.4 at 5.
Liverpool Dominates One Third of UK Shipping Share
A claim states Liverpool controls one third of the United Kingdom's total shipping and one tenth of the world's registered shipping, highlighting its maritime prominence and global reach.
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Liverpool
United Kngdom
Government Eyes South Saskatchewan River Tap to Meet Regina Needs
The province weighs a major scheme to tap the Saskatchewan River for Regina and nearby towns. A pipeline would run from the river near the elbow to Regina, 112 miles, at an estimated cost of seven million dollars.
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South Saskatchewan
Regina
Saskatchewan River
Elbow
Manitoba Enacts Beaver Protection Half-Decade Ban
The Manitoba Legislature passes a bill prohibiting beaver killing north of the 53rd parallel from May 1, 1921, to November 1, 1925 to safeguard beaver populations.
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Manitoba
Planting a Tree Public Service Emphasized
A Hamilton Herald note quotes a poet on tree planting and asserts that planting the right tree in the right place is a public service. It suggests community value in urban greenery and environmental care.
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Hamilton Herald
Local merchants urge community support for hometown growth
A call to patronize nearby stores aims to boost the local economy and strengthen community ties. Shoppers are urged to frequent neighborhood businesses to sustain jobs and services in the town.
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Oseph Drouin
Kelp Minard
Telcom
Dominion
Tomags, Limited
St. W
Cuthurs
Heckler
Marie Belmont
Fletcher
Issne i
the Centaur Company
New York City
Iclark
Aia
Clark
Vancouver
Victoria
Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
Ontario
Calgary
Edmonton
Alberta
Looma
C.N
Tofield
G.T.P
Jasper Park
Mount Robson
Canadian National Railways
Carter
Carters
Minard
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