World Happenings Briefly Told
Ford Motor Co. recalls single workers at Detroit plant. Toronto referendum puts wet side by 9010 votes. A Cincinnati woman leaves bulk of estate to U S Government for war debt. A Detroit judge allows a prisoner to attend a funeral. Welland fears early cherry loss from cold. Chicago 1144 murders, New York 1121, London 1238. Ontario votes fund cement plant at 1 000 600. 40 000 to 50 000 workers needed for Kansas 1921 crop. Palestine fire protection funded by Sir Herbert Samuel. C A Birkett named Grain Inquiry Board secretary, arrives Winnipeg. Four fined 200 dollars for disorderly conduct Toronto unemployed demo. Sir Edgar Walton says Smuts government united South Africa. Ouangwak, Eskimo killer, escaped Chesterfield Inlet police. at large in Arctic region.
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Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Toronto
Cincinnati
U.S
Welland
Chicago
New York
London
England
Ontario
Kansas
Heads of
Watering Farm Horses Says Walter Moore
Walter Moore argues farmers should water work horses in hot weather, noting horses thirst in hay fields and the danger of dehydration. He cites noon watering gaps causing overeating and colic, urging humane practice of bringing water to horses in the field.
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Boston Work Horse Relief Association
The Fateful Years for Every Woman
An article advises middle aged women about health changes between ages forty five and fifty. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic to ease symptoms like headaches dizziness and palpitations, citing a testimonial from Mrs I A McDougall of Rhodena Nova Scotia who reports significant improvement after use. It notes the pills cost 50 cents a box or six for a dollar and are sold by dealers or via mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
London Laundry School Teaches Girls Washing Skills
A London laundry school trains girls in the true art of washing clothes, outlining practical techniques and proper care. The program emphasizes efficient methods and disciplined routines for domestic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Catarrhal Relief
An old time advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a wonder remedy for catarrhal and bronchial troubles. It claims inhaled vapors cleanse the system, relieve discharges, and strengthen the throat. Treatment lasts two months for one dollar, with a smaller size available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Irrigation Plans Advance for Lethbridge District
Work to supply water to 100000 acres in the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation district will start May 1. Alberta legislature has unanimously guaranteed financing. Bonds for the new irrigation area will soon be issued by the province.
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Lethbridge Northern
Legislature of
Alberta
Lethbridge
Province of
Movement to honor dumb animals gains support
The Winnipeg Tribune urges a public push to set aside special days for greater kindness to animals. It recalls childhood pets and classic tales like Beautiful Joe and Black Beauty, noting how adults often become thoughtless and cruel to dogs, cats, and other creatures, and argues we owe a debt to dumb animals.
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Joe
Winnipeg Tribune
Eyelet Embroidered Fashions Grace Spring Frocks
Lavish eyelet embroidery dominates new spring dresses and suits. Contrasting fabrics heighten beauty. a salmon chiffon dress features ecru batiste panels, a veiled bodice, pointed lower corsage, and a long chiffon sash that forms extended panels.
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Ecru Batiste
Dr Hamilton's Pills Offer Gentle Remedy for Constipation
Calomel and blue pills fall from favor as Dr Hamilton's Pills gain usage. The largely vegetable formula is mild yet purges impurities and wastes, fitting general family use for constipation and bowel trouble. Suitable for young and old, 25 cents at dealers or The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Manitoba Population and Vital Statistics 1920 Summary
The 1920 Manitoba total population reached 541,466 according to the annual vital statistics report. The death rate stood at 12.2 per thousand, down from 12.4 in 1919. Births totaled 18,536 in 1920, up from 15,019 in 1919.
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Manitoba
Vital Statistics Branch
Centenarian Polish Spinster Celebrates 123rd Birthday
Anna Dobek of Chocholow is proclaimed Central Europe s oldest spinster at age 123. She stays active with daily housework and a sharp sense of humor. Dobek credits longevity to never having a man in the house and dislikes cats.
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Poland
Europe
Anna Dobek
Chocholow
Dobek
Miller's Worm Powders touted for child worm relief
A caregiver notice extols Miller's Worm Powders as an effective remedy for worms in children. It claims the powder drives worms from the system and provides stimulating soothing effects, making the child's recovery painless and satisfying.
Lignite Coal To Be Sold In Winnipeg Market At 11.50 Per Ton
Bienfait Sask briquettes from the Lignite Utilization plant will be marketed in Winnipeg at 11.50 dollars per ton. Attorney General T H Johnson announced in the Manitoba Legislative session that these briquettes could revolutionize Winnipeg's coal trade if the plant’s claims are correct.
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Bienfait
Sask
Winnipeg
Manitoba
T. H. Johnson
Wireless link England to Australia on Marconi principle
Direct wireless communication between England and Australia has been successfully achieved on the Marconi principle. The distance covered is estimated at between 12 000 and 13 000 miles.
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England
Australia
Thick Outer Walls Protect Mexican Homes From Quakes
In Mexico, many house walls are built three to six feet thick to endure earthquake shocks, reflecting a design choice aimed at reducing collapse and damage during seismic events.
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Mexico
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cures Deafness via Blood
Catarrhal deafness cannot be treated by local applications. The cure lies in a constitutional remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. It notes Eustachian tube inflammation causes ringing and hearing loss, and promises a $100 reward if it fails to cure. Druggists sell for 75 cents. circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
New Creamery Plant Planned
Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries aims to complete new creamery and cold storage plants using last year’s start at Yorkton Weyburn and Melfort with quick summer finishes
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Saskatchewan Cooperative Creameries
Yorkton
Weyburn
Melfort
Mystery Jewel: Emerald Weighing 6 3/4 Pounds Among Tsarist Treasures
A historic emerald weighing six and three quarter pounds remains missing among the Russian crown jewels, joining a list of unresolved royal artifacts whose exact location has puzzled researchers and collectors for years.
Prominent Western Man Praises Tanlac
George W. Logan of Peabody Kansas a leading stock dealer credits Tanlac with restoring health gaining thirty five pounds and restoring appetite and digestion He says six bottles made a well man and his wife also found relief from indigestion.
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Tanlac
George W. Logan
Peabody
Kansas
Middle West
Hands Across the Sea Unite for World Progress
A New York Post editorial urges Britain and the United States to forget minor differences and prejudices. It argues that shared ideals and mutual understanding can secure global well being and position both nations as leaders in world progress.
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Great Britain
America
New York Post
Winnpeg Industries 1920 Output and Payroll Totals
Winnipeg Industries reports an estimated capital of 96 million 698 thousand 825 dollars and an annual payroll of 24 million 308 thousand 982 dollars. The 1920 output valued at 120 million 213 thousand dollars includes flour and grist mills 14 million 487 thousand 398. slaughtering and meat packing 236 thousand 236. butter and cheese 2 million 905 thousand 648. bags cotton 2 million 750 thousand 623. electric light and power 2 million 335 thousand 907. lumber products 1 million 818 thousand 567. bread biscuits and confectionery 1 million 816 thousand 671. printing and publishing 1 million 785 thousand 001. malt liquors 1 million 663 thousand 905. coffees and spices 1 million 704 thousand 424. foundry and machine shop products 1 million 493 thousand 500. furnishing goods men s 1 million 147 thousand 456.
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Winnipeg
First British Aerial Photo Captured Over Neuve Chapelle 1914
The first successful British aerial photograph was taken over Neuve Chapelle in 1914, marking a milestone in military reconnaissance. The image captured strategic trench lines and battlefield layout, informing subsequent Allied operations.
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Neuve Chapelle
Aspirin Warning on Bottles and Bayer Brand Labels
A warning states to avoid substitutes and look for the Bayer name on packages or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin. Bayer products include directions for colds, headaches, neuralgia, rheumatism, earache, toothache, lumbago and pain. Handy tins of twelve cost a few cents. larger packages are sold. Spirin is Bayer's Canadian trademark for salicylic ester aspirin.
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Bayer
Canada
Big Timothy Seed Sale Reported in Alberta District
Growers in Pincher Creek Alberta sold 500000 pounds of Timothy seed to a Chicago firm. Prices ranged from 5 to 6 14 cents per pound.
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Timothy Seed
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Chicago
Worm Exterminator Promises Relief for Children
Public notice promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy, claiming nearly all children suffer from worms and urging use to spare them suffering.
Banana yields per acre show high potential
An acre planted with bananas is estimated to produce nearly 20 tons of fruit, with each bunch weighing 70 to 80 pounds, illustrating strong yields for banana cultivation.
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Herbert Samuel
Palestine
The
Palestine Weekly
C. A. Birkett
Fort William
Grain Inquiry Board
Edgar Walton
South Africa
London Times
General Smuts
Ouangwak
Mounted Police
Chester- Geld Inlet
Arctic
Dr. Chase
Ecmaessen, Bates & Co., Ltd
Dr.Ghase
W. N. UL
Walter Moore
Lethbridge District
Movement
Marie Belmont
Minard
G. W. Logan
Peabody, Kansas
Winnpeg Industries
Imperial
Imperial Oil Limited
Canada Starch Co., Limited
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