Noted Blinded Polish Physician Studies Blind Education Abroad
Dr. Melanie Lipiieka, a renowned Polish physician who has been blind for ten years, visits the United States to study and lecture on methods used in schools for the blind. She represents the Ocutist Society of Warsaw and has worked in France Belgium Poland Finland and England on reeducation of the sightless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melanie Lipiieka
United States
France
Belgium
Poland
Finland
England
Lipinzka
Ocutist Society of
Warsaw
Winter Health for Infants Promoted by Tabs and Worm Det
Advertises Baby's Own Tablets to regulate stomachs and prevent colds in winter for infants. Claims ease for mothers by avoiding overheated rooms and poor ventilation. Sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. Also promotes Mother Graves Worm Detinator as self sufficient and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Dexiers
Mall
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Mother Graves
Bird Tail Acts as Rudder in Flight Dynamics
Long-legged birds extend their legs behind during flight, using the tail as a rudder. This tail acts to steer and stabilize the bird, aiding directional control and balance in the air.
Household Hints for Busy Housewife Raisin Rye Loaf
A dated cooking note outlines a raisin loaf using four cups flour and two cups rye plus molasses water and sour milk. It lists soda baking powder salt and shortening with Sun Maid raisins. Mix dry ingredients, fold in wet, bake in two loaf pans about forty five minutes at 409 degrees F.
End Indigestion with Papes Diapepsin
Instant relief for stomach troubles promises quick end to indigestion and stomach misery using Pape's Diapepsin. The ad touts fast, simple aid from a trusted remedy, suggesting immediate comfort.
Stuffed Red Peppers with Raisin Filling
Skin and halve six large red peppers, butter inside and out, and place in a buttered pie plate. Mix onion, bread crumbs, raisins, pepper, salt, butter, spices, and minced pepper, then add the beaten egg yolk with stock. Fill peppers bake and dust with Parmesan.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
An ad claims taking one or two tablets of Pape's Diapepsin ends indigestion. It promises relief from heavy pain heartburn flatulence gases and sour stomach and guarantees each packet by the druggist for a few cents.
Vision by Wireless Foretells Telephotography Era
Edouard Belin, inventor of telephotography, believes wireless vision may soon let viewers see distant scenes without prior photos. He envisions transmitting full scenes at high speed with photo electric bulbs sensitive to faint light. Current wireless reception progress may enable recording impressions from afar, but moving pictures won’t reach faster than about one second per transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edouard Belin
Salvation Army Plan to Bring British Juveniles to Canada
Canadian immigration officials endorsed Salvation Army plans to relocate selected youths from the British Isles to Canada as farm apprentices. Boys aged 14 to 18 would enter one year contracts under parental consent, with Manitoba farms already showing interest. The move echoes a long history of juvenile migration with many former entrants becoming prominent citizens.
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Canada
David C. Lamb
Salvation Army
Wm. Dray
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Dominion
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Many Children Sick How To Treat Them
The notice warns parents about common childhood illnesses and promotes Nerviline as a home remedy. It recommends chest rubs, a five minute gargle, and ten drops in hot sweetened water at bedtime. An aside mentions the 1792 gas lighting fire at Redruth, Cornwall, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redruth
Cornwall
England
Cascarets laxative ad promotes candy-taste remedy
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant laxative for all ages. It claims quick relief from sickness, dizziness, dull heads, sour stomach, and gas with one or two tablets. The copy emphasizes a candy-like taste and a box for sale at 10 cents.
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Help War Veteran
Mr F M Blaquiere of Morinville Alberta describes severe shell shock rheumatism and nerves after three years overseas service. He reports relief after taking six boxes of Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills with complete improvement over time. Price five cents a box at dealers or by mail from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Blaquiere
Morinville
Alta
Canada
Milburn
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Saskatchewan hail insurance shows improved 1922 results
A. E. Fisher reports 1922 hail insurance premiums totaling 3,457,247.45 with losses of 1,098,991.71, yielding a loss ratio of 31.79. He notes premiums fell from 4,588,925.02 in 1921 and losses dropped sharply from 4,623,137.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Fisher
Saskatchewan
Fisher
World Happenings Briefly Told
An elevator and 7000 bushels of wheat were destroyed at Leslie Saskatchewan. King George V and Queen Mary may visit Italy in spring. A new United States Pacific dry navy will be officially named. J A Maharg elected president of Saskatchewan Grain Growers for thirteenth year. Alberta unemployment down by 3000 from last year per provincial labor bureau. Lord Armstrong to quit his Northumbrian mansion and move to his agent’s house due to high taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Sask
George
Queen Mary
Italy
U.S. Navy
Pacific Coast
United States Pacific Dry Navy
J. A. Maharg
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Alberta
Provincial Labor Bureau
Lord Armstrong
Prize Letter Contest Promises Rewards for Pink Pills Benefit Letters
The Dr Williams Medicine Co of Brockville Ontario reopened a letter contest offering prizes up to 25 dollars for residents of Western provinces who detail benefits from Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Letters must be true, signed with full name and address, include paper name and date of seeing the notice, and be received by March 1 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Dr. Williams
Paring a corn is risky versus Holloway's remover
A London dog show featured hounds of the same breed as the Egyptian Pharaohs kept as pets. The text also notes that paring a corn is risky and recommends Holloway's Corn Remover to erase corns completely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
London
Beauvais Cathedral Clock Said to Use 92 000 Pieces
The famed cathedral clock is described as being made from 92 000 individual parts. The claim emphasizes its intricate craftsmanship and historical significance.
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Beauvais Cathedral
Hall's Catarrh Medicine for Cold Remedies
An 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds the system to resist colds in the head. It warns repeated acute catarrh may become chronic and states the medicine acts through the blood to restore mucous surfaces and reduce inflammation. J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Mall
J. Cheney & Co
Toigdo, Uhia
Self-Operated Surgeries After Accident in Cotter
Arkansas Gazette reports that surgeon Will Campbell of Cotter briefly self treated after a fall at his home. He twisted his body during the slip, dislocated a shoulder which popped back into place on impact. He later sought medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Campbell
Cotter
Arkansas Gazette
Mrs Martha Sholer Praises Dr Pierce Medicines
All Men and Women Peterboro Ontario testimonial states Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery cured feminine weakness backaches and bearing pains. Husband also recovered from chronic cough after taking Golden Medical Discovery. She recommends building up stomach and blood health and offers trial pills with 10 cent fee and free medical advice.
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Peterboro
Ont
Dr. Pierce
Dr Pierce
Martha Sholer
Bethune St
Bridgeburg
Miller's Worm Powders Offer Relief From Stomach Worms
In infantile complaints from stomach and intestinal worms Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as an effective remedy. The product purports to attack the cause and expel worms to restore orderly body function, aiding a child’s strength and growth.
Swimmer in the Family Impresses with Backstroke
A brief note describes a family swimmer, calling her the swimmer of the family and praising her backstroke style likened to a duck. The tone is light and affectionate.
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Charlotte
Queen Wilhelmina's Reign Highlighted by Unique Sovereign Status
The Queen of the Netherlands, set to celebrate her jubilee on the throne next August, remains the sole woman worldwide to reign in her own right. She has held this position since 189% when she came of age and was crowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Mothers Value this Oil for Croup Relief
Mothers who know how suddenly croup may seize their children keep Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil at hand. Experience shows this preparation is excellent for treating this ailment and its various uses render it a valuable medicine.
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Thomas
Marconi to Build Wireless Stations in Canada and Vancouver
The Marconi Company plans a Vancouver wireless station costing about 16 million dollars to enable direct communication with Europe and the Orient. A second station will be built in Montreal to connect Canada with the United Kingdom and continental Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marconi Company
Vancouver
Europe
Oriental
Montreal
Canada
United Kingdom
Continent
Trouble Over Says Campbell Health Improves After Tanlac
Edmonton resident Elmer E. Campbell reports over two years of health decline due to rheumatism and stomach trouble. After taking Tanlac he says his stomach steadied, pains eased, weight increased by fifteen pounds, and he now feels better than ever. Tanlac sold by druggists. over 35 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantac
Elmer E. Campbell
107Th Ave
Edmonton
Alberta
Taniac
Tanlac
Prussic Acid Described as Deadly Poison
A student and Mr. Smith discuss prussic acid noting it is a very deadly poison. The dialogue warns that even a single drop placed on a dog’s tongue could kill a man.
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Mr. Smith
Canada rises in maritime ranking to eighth place
In 1919 Canada stood thirteenth among maritime nations. Since then it has climbed to eighth, boasting nearly 9,000 vessels.
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Canada
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Sloan
Mous
Seigel
Harold C. Shipman
Sereet
Vakhatie Gecspera
British Isles
Minard
Lintment
Wellville
Campbell
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
Minard’s Liniment
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Almerica
Clay Glover CO
West 24Th Se
New York
U.S.A
Cook Mediccine Co
Tororto
Fermery
W. N. CU
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