World Happenings Briefly Told
The Paris Chamber of Deputies ratified the peace treaty with Hungary. Lloyd George rests per doctors orders after illness. Lord Byng opens the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto August 27. A Bavarian guard plan to disarm by June 30 under Allied terms. Belfast hosts a grand open for northern parliament on June 22. A Williams Iowa bank safe was robbed of about 4000 dollars. Peace River hosts a gold rush rumor as townspeople search for a new find. A jail sentence for arson sets a pine timber loss. League of Nations Society rapid membership grows with War Veterans unit signing on.
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Ford Motor Company of Canada
Finwohenwehr
Citizens’ Guard
Lloyd George
Lord Byng
Canada
Toronto
First National Bank
Williams
Webster City
Iowa
Belfast
British Columbia Consumers Shun Chinese Eggs
People in British Columbia avoid Chinese eggs despite heavy imports. The Department of Agriculture notes 38 carloads arrived and were mainly shipped on to Winnipeg Toronto Montreal New York Philadelphia Boston and Trinidad with only 109 kegs going to Vancouver and 25 to Victoria for Chinese residents. The eggs were liquid egg meat eggs without shells.
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British Columbia
Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Toronto
Montreal
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Trinidad
Vancouver
Victoria
You May Have Kidney Trouble and Not Know It
An advertisement urges readers to diagnose hidden kidney issues by back ache and dragging pains. It promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills containing Mandrake and Butternot, claiming benefits for liver and kidneys and sharing a testimonial of relief and improved vigor. Sold widely by Zac or The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Dr Hamilton
Zac
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Facing It Always Facing It In Typhoon Wisdom
The British Weekly notes public resolve during a prolonged coal stoppage, likening it to Captain MacWhirr’s calm sea guidance in Joseph Conrad's Typhoon. It praises steady resolve, urging the nation to face challenges with a cool head and determination.
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MacWhirr
Joseph Conrad
British Weekly
Persistent Asthma Remedy Promises Relief
A distressed description of persistent asthma notes recurring attacks draining strength. The notice recommends keeping a supply of Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a potent treatment for eradicating the disease from the air passages.
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J D. Kellogg
An Inch Of Rain Explained By Measurements
The article explains how an inch of rain on an acre translates into 6,272,640 cubic inches of water, about 22,000 gallons or 110 tons. It notes weather instruments measure rain, snow, sun, wind, and temperature and that rainfall spreads over land.
Irish Cattle Exports Worth 42 Million a Year
T F P Gill secretary of the Irish department of Agriculture states during the war Ireland sent 3 862 223 head of cattle to Great Britain and last year's stock value exceeded 42 000 000 pounds sterling The removal of the embargo could reduce home bred stores and raise supply concerns if restrictions return Britain’s nearest source of supply would be far away and not easily increased by English and Scottish production changes.
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T. F P. Gill
Irish Department
Ministry of Agriculture
Ireland
Great
Britain
England
Scotland
Great Britain
Idle Hands or Work Define a Man Carlyle Quote
A Carlyle quotation notes that hope lies in earnest labor while idleness breeds despair. It emphasizes character built through consistent effort rather than leisure. The line underscores virtue found in purposeful work and personal discipline.
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Carlyle
No matter cost a thing a woman values when lost
A terse adage notes that no price persists for a woman who has lost all interest, rendering even costly items valueless in her view.
Tangerine Crepe Frock Described with Checkerboard Silk
A fashion note highlights a tangerine crepe dress loved this season for its straight slightly shirred skirt and U neck blouse. Black and tangerine silk blocks fill the neckline and pockets edge the short sleeves with checkerboard panels.
Discovery of High Grade Hematite Iron in Elk Lake District
A large body of hematite iron ore was found in the Elk Lake district of Northern Ontario. The ore was not expected to occur in paying quantities there. Much ore in the Atikokan Moose Mountain belt is 53 percent metallic, but includes elements requiring special blast furnace treatment.
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Elk Lake
Ontario
Great Range
Atikokan
Moose Mountain
Minard's Liniment Claims Tumor Cure Letter
Rural Route No 1 Mascouche Quebec farmer Fred C Robinson reports four head tumors removed after two months of Minard's Liniment use. He notes prior surgery fifteen years earlier and says no trace remains, offering testimonial for publication. He plans using liniment on a mare tendon strain.
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Mascouche
Minard
Chas
Fred C. Robinson
P.S
Fred C. R
The Fourth Estate Comment on Readers and Progress
A quotation attributed to Thomas A. Edison notes that few people fail to read newspapers intelligently. It states such indifference means a mind not functioning properly and the brain is atrophied, suggesting readers are vital to progress.
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Thomas A. Edison
Oil Praised Across Continent Since Early Marketed
Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil debuted over fifty years ago to serve a small market and quickly gained acclaim. Its recognized merits spread beyond, earning a continental reputation with claims of unmatched efficacy.
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Thomas
Fall Wheat Area by Province in 1921
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 1921 fall wheat sown area at 792 200 acres with 738 500 in Ontario, 38 000 in Alberta, and 14 900 in British Columbia. Winter kill estimates: 11 percent in Ontario, 5 percent in Alberta. British Columbia crop largely uninjured.
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Ontario
Alberta
British Columbia
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
I Told You So Cent Says The Unexpected Devours Plans
A brief quip notes that even amid surprises a lone centrist voice proclaims warning in hindsight. The line captures a weathered skepticism toward forecasts and a habit of blaming others after events unfold.
Canada Chose Her Governor General
The London Times lauds General Lord Byng as Governor General of Canada noting the choice reflects broad Canadian support. It says the appointment rests with the King’s advisers, but the Times views the Canadian preference as well grounded and beneficial for both nations.
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Lord Byng
Canada
The
London Times
Dominion
the Times
Dominions
Putnam's Corn Ex Promises Painless Relief
A dated ad touts Putnam's Painless Corn Ex as a remedy for corns and warts. It urges buyers to avoid substitutes and pay 25 cents, claiming long-standing effectiveness and pain-free treatment.
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Putnam’s
Doing Things Wisdom and Skill and Virtue
A compact aphorism credits wisdom as knowing what to do and skill as knowing how and then doing it. The quote attributes practical virtue to action and reflects on performance through three linked traits.
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David Starr
Jordan
Desire to Eat Freely Myth or Medicine Claims
A promotion for Dr Williams Pink Pills asserts they build up blood to restore stomach tone and aid digestion. It cites a testimonial from John A McDonald of Talbot NL praising renewed appetite and health after using the pills, marketed at five cents per box with mail order options from Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Spinster Links Marriage Hope to Life Span
A spinster remarks that the marriageable age ranges from the seminary to the cemetery, underscoring her belief that social constraints on marriage persist across generations.
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Hope
Red River Paper Mills Plans Double Capacity
Plans under consideration would double the capacity of Red River Paper Mills with a possibility of further expansion.
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Red River
Unable to write yet makes notable mark in world
A short reflection notes that many men who cannot write still achieve significance or influence. It highlights that literacy is not a sole predictor of impact and suggests alternative paths to recognition and achievement.
Bankers Urge Caution Yet Hopeful on Canada’s Recovery
Mer chants Bank of Canada annual meeting yields cautious outlook for industry as recovery nears. Sir Montague Allan notes worst mood likely passed and predicts improvement though warns against new commitments amid European unrest. D C Macarow cites temper ed optimism and Western crop losses but sees promising prospects for next year with sustained activity and resource potential.
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Merchants Bank of Canada
Canada
Montague Allan
Sir Montagu
England
Europe
D. C. Macarow
Ager
Odd Straw Hat Woven From Royal Drink Straws
An Austrian cafe keeper in Marienbach cherishes a straw hat said to be woven from straws used in drinks by crowned heads of Europe. The hat is described as one of the oddest in the world and has reportedly touched by royalty.
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Marienbach
Austria
Europe
Holloway's Corn Remover Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement copy claims the Holloway's Corn Remover eliminates corns with ease, offering painless relief and convenience for daily foot care.
Manitoba Varsity to Build Medical Branch Row
A new building for the University of Manitoba medical branch in Winnipeg will rise this summer. The project, costing about $250,000, fulfills conditions tied to Rockefeller Foundation’s $500,000 gift.
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Rockefeller Foundation
Motion Pictures Capture Rockies From Air Over Crow's Nest
Minard's Liniment noted as used by physicians. The first aerial photographs of the Canadian Rockies were taken by Pictures Limited of Calgary. The flight from Cowley through the Crow's Nest Pass reached 5,000 feet altitude capturing multiple images.
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Candian Rockies
Motion Pictures Limited
Calgary
Cowley
Crow's Nest Pass
Alexandra Cherished Pearls As Regal Mark of Style
Queen Alexandra favors pearls as a signature ornament. Her fondness is widely noted and she is rarely photographed or painted without multiple rows or ropes of pearls.
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Queen Alexandra
New Invention Proves Valuable For Mineral Sands
A machine extracts valuable minerals from black sands on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Tested at several sites with satisfactory results, several units have been installed along the coast. Gold and platinum are recovered, paying fifty cents to one hundred dollars per ton, mainly platinum.
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Queen Charlotte Islands
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Promise Restored Vitality
Advertisement claims Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills restore energy and strength for nervous headaches dizziness and heart nerves weakness. It cites Mrs M Damgand of Youngs Cove Road NB and notes 50c per box with mail order from The TF Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
M. Damgand
Youngs Cove Road
N.B
TF Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Watchmaker Demonstrates Skill by Boring Pin in Cambridge
A Cambridge watchmaker bored a hole through a pin lengthwise and threaded a wire through it as proof of his skill. He claims to have worked on the principal of the telephone around the same time as Alexander G. Bell.
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Cambridge
Mass
Alexander G. Bell
More men die of idleness than of hard work
A succinct proverb is offered claiming idleness causes more deaths than vigorous labor. It frames a harsh moral warning about laziness and work ethic without referencing individuals or events.
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Umass
Hungary
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Peace River
Hamar Greenwood
House of Commons
Sudbury
Ham
League of Nations Society
Army and Navy War Veterans
Teroste Edmaseon
Davee
B. C
Tangerine
Marie Belmont
Pour Song
Jules Brazil
Gormley Ave
Dronto
Manitoba Paper Mills
Merchants Bank
Holloway
Manitoba
Medical Branch
Movies
Rockies
Alexandra
Pearls
Trook Young
Beecham
Irving
Ciase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Dominion Express
Asada
Cook Medicine
America
Laird B. Xaan
Ns Ov
Nw. U
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