World Happenings Briefly Told From The Dominion Press
Nova Scotia harvested sea produce valued at 9 million dollars last year, with a prior year at 15,000,960. Officials urge continued Esquimalt drydock construction. Vancouer to form a women run taxicab company with provincial charter. Nairobi report notes natives sentenced for rising. Yukon visit planned by Governor General Baron Byng. Knickerbocker Theatre collapse leads to manslaughter indictments. Budapest bombing at Democratic Club kills three, injures thirty. Coal royalties earned by Dominion lands exceed 1.83 million. school lands add 193,420.66. Empire Press Union deplores telegraphic gaps and pushes imperial communications plan.
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Nova Scotia
Ue Commissioners of Fisheries
Vancauer
Ralph Smith
Reuter
Nairobi
British East Africa
Baron Byog
Vimy
George Black
Yukon
Captain Black
Dawson City
Massive Seedling Shipments From Indian Head Prairie Shelterbelts
Dominion Forest Nursery Station at Indian Head Saskatchewan prepares spring shipments of about 60 million tree seedlings and cuttings. Principal varieties include Manitoba maple green ash Russian poplar willow and caragana. Plants are distributed for prairie shelterbelts to aid farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Forest Nursery
Indian Head
Saskatchewan
Frugal Bride Tries Unbaked Bread At Breakfast
The bride complains the bread is not baked yet and explains she uses a lot of baking powder. The exchange reveals a humorous domestic moment between the bride and bridegroom about breakfast preparations.
Nerviline home remedy for children's coughs and colds
A home treatment recommending Nerviline for children with coughs and colds. It advises rubbing the chest, gargling with Nerviline diluted in water for five minutes, and giving ten drops in hot sweetened water at bedtime. Claims quick improvement by next morning and promotes Nerviline as home protection. 35c bottles available at dealers.
Construction starts in Saskatchewan February total $18 400
February construction in Saskatchewan totals 18 400 with residential frame seven thousand commercial frame six thousand brick twenty three thousand seven hundred general engineering one thousand seven hundred. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator advertised for child health. Notes compare legal fees in Sweden and Belgium where professionals face fee restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province
Saskatchewan
Catarrh Medicine Promoted by Halis Catarrh Cure
An advertisement touts Halis Catarrh Medicine as a tonic that acts through the blood to restore normal mucous surfaces. Wall’s Catarrh Medicine is claimed to assist nature in restoring health. Circulars are offered free by F. S. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
French gunpowder plant vents fumes through glass chimney
A French gunpowder facility releases fumes from gun-cotton factories via a glass-lined chimney that resists the chemical action completely, showcasing a durable containment method.
Wreck Remnants From 1641 Battle Recovered at Lerwick
Salvage workers raised four seven foot cannon and massive oak timbers from a seabed near Lerwick. The find is believed to be from a Dutch warship sunk after a June 1641 battle with three East Indiamen off Dundirk in Bressay Sound. The engagement ended with two Indiamen sunk and the Dutch vessel surrendering.
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Lerwick
Dundirk
Bressay Sound
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promise Health Through Purity
An ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a quick relief for indigestion constipation and fatigue claiming they keep the system clear of impurities and restore vitality. It notes the pills cost 25 cents and are sold by The Calambozune Co Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Calambozune Co
Montreal
Keep Baby Well in the Spring Baby’s Own Tablets
Mothers warn Spring brings infancy illness from overheated rooms and poor ventilation. A regular low dose of Baby’s Own Tablets by The Williams' Medicine Co promises regulated digestion and fewer colds, sold for 25 cents a box in Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
France Estimates Global Water Power Resources
A new French estimate assigns available horsepower to nations led by the United States at 206 million and Canada 25 million. Norway is credited with 7.5 million, Sweden 6.75 million, and Italy and Spain about 5.06 million each.
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United States
Canada
Norway
Sweden
Italy
Spain
Chocolate and Cocoanuts Used as Currency in South American Territory
Report notes that in a section of the South American territory, trade relies on chocolate and coconuts as the primary mediums of exchange. The article highlights traditional local economies and the value placed on these natural commodities by merchants and residents.
Failure Through Ignorance Believe in Yourself and You Will Succeed
A motivational adage contrasts self belief with self deprecation. It warns that people fail more from ignorance of their strength than knowledge of weakness and urges individuals to trust their own potential.
Purple Dress Taboo at Japanese Marriage Ceremony
A note from a Japanese wedding warns that a purple dress is taboo as the couple tests mutual love. The omen suggests purple may fade, risking the happiness of the bride and groom.
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Japan
Regina Cattle Sale Brisk Demand for Bulls At Regina
Directors of the Saskatchewan Cattle Breeders Association report a successful purebred sale in Regina with strong demand for bulls. Average prices: Shorthorn bulls $200 on 85 head, Hereford bulls $162 on 30 head, Aberdeen Angus bulls $170 with top price $735. Over 200 head sold, Mars Avon 3rd top at $1,100. Breeders say the better bull campaign boosts demand for high quality bulls.
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Breeders’ Association
Regina
Mars Avon
Prince Albert
St. Walbourg
Broadus Blackburn
G. N. Buffum
Bedhard
Hume
Manitoba
Hail to the Silk Hat Herald of Spring
The article highlights fashion hats with silk hats as spring heralds. It notes wood shade styles dominating smaller hats and orchid shades popular for larger hats suitable for southern or midsummer wear.
Government land sales in Western provinces total large acreage
Between 1905 and 1921 the federal government sold 5,538,878 acres of land in Saskatchewan for 16,619,107 dollars and 1,457,274 acres of school lands for 26,967.25 dollars. In Alberta sales reached 3,944,318 acres for 11,773,264 dollars and 954,082 acres of school lands for 13,204,209 dollars. Spend your money locally to help towns and merchants. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil promises quick relief by external and internal use for throat irritation and bronchial issues.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada’s Helium Supply A War-Time Waste Problem
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ottawa faces a significant issue as Canada’s helium, a nonflammable lighter-than-air gas, sits unused in natural gas and evaporates into the air. At war-time prices, the country wastes about 59 million dollars daily, a sum sufficient to erase the national debt if a peace-time use is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Ottawa
Regina
Lantern maintenance tip about wick odor
If the wick smell bothers you while burning in a lantern, boil the wick in vinegar and thoroughly dry it before reuse to remove odors and improve performance.
Miners' Wages Jump to 157 Percent of Prewar Level
The average wage for British miners has risen to 157 percent of the prewar level, reflecting a substantial postwar earnings increase for the mining workforce.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil a Reliable Household Medicine
Readers are urged to keep Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil at home due to its proven effectiveness in treating many common ailments and its low cost. The advertisement touts its versatility and readiness for unexpected needs.
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Thomas
Radio telephone service for interior and seas inaugurated
A radio telephone service for the British Columbia Interior and coastal ships extending to 2,500 miles at sea has been inaugurated to broadcast world news concerts and speeches. A suit of armor made for a seven year old boy will be auctioned in London.
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British Columbia
London
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Everett Reader
A Washington state reader from Everett reports relief from back and hip pain and general malaise after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter lauds the product as effective for female troubles and encourages others to try it.
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Everett
Washington
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. M. Lipspert
High St
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John Hart
William Ives
H. Hall
Esquimalt
McPherson
Kan
Knickerbocker Theatre
Democratic Club
Budapest
Dominion Lands
House of Commons
Council of the Empire Press Union
Belgium
Balkan
Christian Guardian
Mr. Jenkins
Lions
Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Windsor
Ontario
SLOAN
Purple
The
Saskatchewan Cattle
Putnam's
Putnam’s
Council For Scientific Research
Minard
Joe
Zam-Buk
BAE
B.C
York Belting CO
York St
Toronto
J Corns
Melbourne Ave
D.D.D. Laboratories
Dept. W
Lyall Ave
Domina Fon
H. Clay Glogon
Tel
Fourth Street
York
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