The Wonderful Age of Rapid Change and Invention
The article extols unprecedented progress in air travel, rail and road improvements, electric power, and communications. It highlights cross continental air routes, rapid London Paris flights, widespread mail by air, and the shift from horsePower to motor vehicles, telegraphs to radio, and new lighting and power innovations. It notes optimistic views while acknowledging persistent pessimism.
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North Pole
Arctic
London
Paris
United States
New York
Atlantic
Uch
Jules Verne
Western crop to rival peak years says Messey Harris VP
Thomas Bradshaw vice president and general manager of the Messey-Harris Company prophesies a bumper 1926 western crop. He notes wheat is well advanced, farmers are flourishing, and optimism runs high across the western provinces during his western tour.
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Thomas Bradshaw
Messey-Harris Company
Stradford Names Fairy Story Teller Mrs Bradford
The English town of Stradford has an official fairy story teller, Mrs Mary Bradford, who gathers children to hear tales of dwarfs and fairies. Since she began, 12,926 children have sat at her feet to listen. A quip remarks that when a man is dead broke he has little life in him.
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Stradford
Mary Bradford
Quick Relief From All Kidney Trouble
Dodd's Kidney Pills praised by J F Perry of Tignish P E I for easing back pain and difficulty straightening. The ad claims the pills heal and strengthen kidneys, aiding natural blood filtration and addressing kidney trouble in any form.
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Tignish
Dodd
The
Dominion
J. F. Perry
Mr. Perry
Mexico Grants Limited Foreign Church Ministry Access
The government allows one foreign priest or minister to officiate for each foreign colony under British and French legations, requiring foreigners of all religions in Mexico to forgo church services by foreign ministers otherwise.
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Uniesa
Mexico
Two Hundred Thousand Pounds Arrive in Vancouver
Two hundred thousand pounds of Argentine corned beef arrived in Vancouver on the steamship West Conob for local distribution. It marks the first direct shipment of the commodity to the city, highlighting new trade links and supply readiness.
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Vancouver
Gas Mileage Boost Tied to Highway Quality
A report notes nationwide fuel efficiency gains with better highways in the United States and Eastern Canada. It states a gallon travels 50 percent farther on concrete than gravel and twice as far as on dirt, with highway condition and vehicle design impacting mileage.
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United States
Canada
Diamond Dyes Color is New and Easy to Use
Diamond Dyes offer 15 cent packs with simple directions for tinting and dyeing fabrics including wool silk linen cotton and blends. The ad advises telling the druggist the material type and notes color permanence and broad use on garments and home items. A separate item notes a peony at Edwardsville that has bloomed for 136 years, tracing its origin to 1790 when George Barnsback sent the plant to Germany.
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Edwardsville
George Barnsback
Germany
Thousands of thankful mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets
A Canadian testimonial feature credits Baby's Own Tablets with soothing infant ailments and easing teething. Mrs. David A. Anderson of New Glasgow endorses the product, urging other mothers to keep a box. The tablets are sold for 25 cents per box by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. in Brockville, Ontario.
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Canada
David A. Anderson
New Glasgow
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Coal Waste By-Products Seen From Rail Meet in Chicago
At the eighteenth annual meeting of the International Railway Fuel Association in Chicago practical men discussed conserving coal waste. Scientists promised chemical processes would turn slack waste into valuable by products such as oils dyes and perfumes, aiding railroad energy needs.
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International Railway Fuel Association
Chicago
Great Demand For Romanoff Table Linen
Thousands of pieces sold to Americans as souvenirs bearing the coat of arms of Emperor Nicholas. The napkins, made of Holland linen and large enough to serve as tea tablecloths, cost 75 cents each and are bought by state sales for American buyers to gift to relatives and friends.
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Romanoff
United States
Nicholas
Novel Lemon Tree Treat Delights South Middleboro Family
Mrs. Edward E. Sisson of South Middleboro Massachusetts has been offering lemonade and lemon pie from lemons grown indoors. The indoor tree now bears over forty blossoms promising more fruit for her home feast.
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Edward E. Sisson
South Middleboro
Mass
Claims Constipation Caused Drunken Feelings
Brooklyn resident Fred G. Marquart reports feeling drunk most of the time and dizzy, tracing his condition to constipation. After a short course of Carter's Little Liver Pills his appetite doubled and dizziness disappeared. The pills move the bowels and rid the system of poisonous matter, sold by druggists in 25 and 75 cent red packages.
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Brooklyn
Fred G. Marquart
Carter
Has Gained Nothing Germany Sees No Advantage
A London Times analysis argues that Germany gains no advantage from cooperation with Soviet Russia. It cites gloomy reports by German and Soviet sources on Russia's economic plans failing, peasant opposition rising, industrial constriction, and currency instability under a distressed regime.
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Germany
Russia
London Times
New Color Process Inventor Promises Amazing Prints
Justice C. Zubli, a Puget Sound navy yard engineer in Bremerton Washington, previews a multi colored electrical impress at the national inventors exposition in Portland Oregon. He claims his device can print any color on any surface and even change dress colors in a department store. He says homes can use it to alter rug designs wallpaper colors and glass windows. Advertising signs and billboards could be produced in minutes rather than days.
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Justice C. Zubli
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Gremerton
Wash
Portland
Ore
Zubli
Canada Gazette notice lists nineteen oil firms
A recent Canada Gazette issue publishes the incorporation of no fewer than 19 oil companies based in Calgary Edmonton and Saskatoon. Their aggregate capitalization is quoted at 12 490 000 dollars.
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Calgary
Eamonton
Saskatoon
Canada Gazette
Nerves on Edge Boosted by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Mrs Jessie Chapman of 12 Frichot Street Toronto Ontario praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic that restored sleep, strength, and back comfort after nerve strain and run down health. Extra large bottles priced 1.55, tablets 1.35 and 0.65. Free advice offered by Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Jessie Chapman
Frichot St
Toronto
Jene
Pierce's
Question Of International Law If Empire Is At War
The Sydney Evening News editorial argues that under international law an empire at war automatically involves all parts. It cites Mr. Woodsworth and notes dominions participate by popular will, not compulsion. It claims Britain’s unjust war would meet weaker support from dominions and emphasizes consent of peoples as empire basis.
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Sydney Evening News
Woodsworth
Winnipeg
Canada
Great Britain
Britain
Dominions
Gold Teeth Fashion Sparks Japanese Dental Trend
The Kobe Chronicle reports that a prefectural study shows dentists used 221,226 yen worth of gold for tooth decorations last year. A movement pushes for plain white teeth replacing the gold glamour.
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Kobe Chronicle
Nerviline Safe Home Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Nerviline as a universal home remedy for aches pains colds cramps and diarrhea. It claims quick relief for chest and throat soreness in children and adults and notes a 35 cent price at all dealers.
Fun At the Exhibition Opens Western Canada Circuit
Six big platform acts join the Western Canada fairs circuit for Brandon on June 28. The Boganny Lunatics Bakers arrive from London via the Shuberts for comedy. The Petleys perform trampoline and stunt casting. The Lime trio offer acrobatics. Dennis Curtis brings a dog and pony show. The Australian Waites headline whip cracking and boomerang acts. Shorty Flem supplies grandstand clowning.
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Western Canada
Brandon
Boganny Lunatics Bakers
London
Shuberts
Petleys
Lime
Dennis Curtis
Waites
Shorty Flem
Holloway's Corn Remover Endorsed For Deep Roots
Product ad asserts the remedy dissolves corn buildup when used as directed and claims strong effectiveness against deep-rooted corn. It promotes simple application and cautions following instructions.
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Holloway
A Tower Of Pearls Tokio Exhibit At Philadelphia Exposition
A miniature pearl tower titled A Tower Of Pearls Tokio will feature in Japan’s exhibit at the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial. The pagoda shaped display stands just over three feet tall and contains 201,230 cultured and 29,270 natural pearls valued around 350000 dollars with the Empress’s approval.
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Japan
Tightened Border Defences Slow Rum Running Surge
Border defences against rum running and contraband liquor have tightened over the past year, reducing the spring rush. Crossings with liquor cargoes have shifted to carefully organized smuggling as customs and immigration forces cooperate to curb Canadian liquor entering the United States.
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Customs and Immigration
United States
Vermicide called Mother Graves Worm Exterminator praised
An old advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as an excellent vermicide. It claims to save the eyes of countless children and promote safety.
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Mother Graves
Good blood isn’t everything child of a King taught
A proverb-like line notes that noble birth alone fails without proper instruction. It emphasizes that a royal child must learn manners and etiquette, including practical skills like tableware usage, to truly hold status. The phrase preserves a courtly education theme.
Fire Hazard In West High Warns of Drought Risks
Western Canada sees a serious fire hazard in bush and uncultivated prairie areas, warns W L Bemister, supervisor of fire protection for the Canadian National Railways western region. He urges extreme caution for anyone entering woods or picnicking outside city limits as dry conditions persist.
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Canada
W. L. Bemitster
Canadian National Railways
Receptive Listeners Distinguish Powerful Preachers
The old preachers stood out for their audience’s openness. Receptive listeners helped magnify the impact of sermons and shaped the influence of notable figures in religious life.
Russia’s Large Army Isolated From Neighbors
The Brooklyn Eagle notes Russia fields one of Europe’s largest armies. It argues Russia remains outside the league, unfriendly with many neighbors, and is suspected of pressuring Europe’s waters. With Russia fully armed, disarmament by continental powers is unlikely.
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Russia
League
Europe
Brooklyn Eagle
Nujol Advertisement Promotes Gentle Constipation Relief
An old style ad argues health declines from constipation and self poisoning, urging middle aged readers to use Nujol to soften waste and improve elimination. It emphasizes look for the Nujol name in red on bottle label and package.
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Nature
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