World Happenings Briefly Told
A montage of early 20th century events includes a city council favoring police dogs in Montes Gillies Grafstrum, a Swedish skater winning the amateur world title, influenza deaths in England and Wales totaling thirteen thousand, and a US steamship sailing with Canadian wheat for Russia. Reports mention tariff talks with South Africa Canada and New Zealand, a five dollar reward program for Vien civic employees, Field Marshal Haig becoming Chancellor of St Andrews, Newfoundland fleet losses, Gandhi sending a manifesto to Lord Reading, Higginson surviving an attack near Cork, and Polish women volunteering to aid the national treasury by collecting precious metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montes Gillies Grafstrum
Kachler Bockie
Austria
Russia
United States
Oyd
Boston
Constantinople
Reuters
Melbourne
Australia
South Africa
Canada
New Zealand
Victoria
Far Haig
St. Andrew's University of Scotland
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
M. & Gandhi
India
Lord Reading
Bombay
Exchange Telegraph Company
Higginson
Cork
Queenstown
Saved Her From an Operation in Knightington Ontario
Mrs. Daxter J. Trancet reports Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound saved her from an operation during a difficult health episode. She recommends the remedy to women with similar troubles and endorses sharing her testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tracey
Ontario
Lydia E. Pinkham
Knightington
Lise
Akien
Lydia
Pinkham
London to Algiers by airship and train plan proposed
The article outlines a proposed single day journey from London to Algiers using aeroplanes and an airship, with Paris and Marseilles as stages and a Mediterranean crossing overnight. It notes the North Star airship, seats for 160, a ready kitchen, and argues for peaceful use of airships.
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Algiere
Mediterranean
Higr
Toa
Paris
Marseilles
Africa
London
Algiers
Germany
France
Dr Williams Pink Pills Tonic for Run Down Health
An article explains run down health as enfeebled bodily functions and fatigue. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic with a testimonial from Mrs Gregory of Lower Ship Harbor East Nova Scotia praising renewed energy after use. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Celebrated Russians in Paris Exchange Salutatory Gestures
Passers by witnessed a distinguished Russian admiral kiss a former Russian general taxi driver on both cheeks upon a Paris street. The event recalls the earlier wartime fame of the general now working as a cab driver. In a Latin Quarter boarding house, a middle aged serving woman inspired a student to kneel and kiss the waitress' apron hem, recognizing her as a former Russian court lady in waiting.
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Latin Quarter
Joseph Jefferson and the Atlantic curtain mishap tale
Gamaliel Bradford recounts Joseph Jefferson maintaining perfect calm after the curtain fell during a critical scene. A stage hand reveals the button was pressed by accident and Jefferson quips to find another curtain trigger for tomorrow night.
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Joseph Jefferson
Gamaliel Bradford
Great Dome of St Paul’s Cathedral Stands on Eight Piers
The great dome of St Pauls Cathedral in London is supported by eight underground piers, ensuring stability and grandeur for the historic structure.
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St Paul's Cathedral
London
Safety pins found in ancient tombs reach ten inches
Safety pins unearthed in 200 year old tombs measure up to ten inches long. Archaeologists say the discoveries shed light on ancient burial practices and metalworking.
California fig syrup urged for child bowels
An old instruction advertises California Fig Syrup as a remedy to relieve constipation in babies and children. It warns mothers to request genuine syrup from druggists and notes possible imitation risks. The text also mentions Holloway's Corn Remover as a simple remedy for corns.
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California
Sinn Fein in Debt Rise After War Loans
The article notes Sinn Fein response to postwar conditions with prompt borrowing of four million pounds, signaling their grasp of financial needs and political strategy in the new countries. It highlights a decisive action aimed at stabilizing the postwar economy and maintaining influence.
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Sinn
Diamond Dyes Promise Bright, Lasting Color For Fabrics
Diamond Dyes claims to dye or tint worn garments and draperies without streaks or fading. The home dye kit guarantees rich results for wool silk linen or blends, with millions of women relying for 51 years to refresh waists skirts dresses coats and hangings.
Blue Cloth and Gray Squirrel Combined Coats and Suits
The article describes a navy blue tricotine suit with a straight box coat and large pockets and sleeves in blue and gray squirrel. A navy satin ribbon chin collar adds a youthful touch and blouses in blue or gray may accompany the ensemble. It also notes Pr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for ailments in humans and animals.
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Pr. Thomas
American Doctor Promises Powder For Fit Won't Help
A physician summoned to a baffling child case declares he will give a powder to induce a fit, joking he is a dad on fits. The piece also notes the vast volume of unclaimed baggage left on American railways each year.
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American Railways
Canadian woman naval veteran and WAAC officer
Mrs Deterling now living in Toronto is likely Canada’s only woman naval veteran. She earned the mercantile marine medal and the general service medal along with the mothers cross for a son lost in the war. Miller’s Worm Powders are advertised as expelling worms and restoring health to children.
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Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Deterling
Toronto
Canada
Mercantile Marine
Will Praise Tanlac As Long As He Lives
Henry Stone of Winnipeg reports severe stomach trouble for two years with sour meals bloating palpitations and dizziness. After trying Tanlac he says six bottles restored health with no ailments and urges others to buy the medicine from druggists.
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Will
Tanlac
Henry Stone
Hargrave St
Winnipeg
Relat
Saskatchewan Crop Figures Decline in Value for 1921
Saskatchewan farmers faced a sharp drop in crop value in 1921 while livestock numbers rose. Total livestock value fell to about 16 million dollars from an estimated 241 million the prior year, with grain losses described as appalling by Mr. Dunning. Threshing costs and taxes consumed much of the wheat revenue, leaving only around 46.5 million for production costs. Regina Leader.
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Saskatchewan
Dunning
Regina
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promise Against Colds
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine strengthens the system to reduce colds and prevent chronic catarrh. It states the product is taken internally and works through the blood to mucous surfaces, with circulars and distribution through all druggists and F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo.
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Hall
JLALL
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Olue
Gift For Princess Mary Crest Donation Item
The Girl Guides of Canada present a modelled reproduction of the Canadian Girl Guide crest as a wedding remembrance for H.R.H. Princess Mary. Each Guide in Canada contributed one cent toward this souvenir.
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H.R.H. Princess Mary
The
Girl Guides of Canada
Girl Guide
Canada
Demand for Lower Grades of Wool Declared by Wool Growers Official
G E O'Brien general manager of the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers Limited spoke at the Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders Association meeting in Regina about rising demand for lower grade wool. He said the public wants cheaper fabric and manufacturers must use low priced wools to absorb surplus as prices adjust.
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G. E. O'Brien
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, Limited
Toronto
Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders’ Association
Regina
Health is Your Most Valuable Asset Kidney Trouble
Advertisement style copy touts Dr Pierce's Anuric Tablets as a cure for kidney ailments. Includes testimonials from William Dempsey of Montreal and T A Brown of Dorchester St offering praise and urging readers to buy or send 10 cents to the Bridgeburg Ontario lab for trial and medical advice.
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Niagara Falls
Dr. Pierce
Anes
William Dempsey
Bridge
Montreal
Que
Dr Pierce
T. A. Brown
Dorchester St
T. Pierce's
Bridgeburg
Ontario
Flax Seed Production By Province In Dominion
Saskatchewan led with 3 500 000 bushels in 1921 while Manitoba yielded 646 009, Alberta 135 000, Quebec 97 200, and Ontario 92 000. Maritime Provinces and British Columbia produced very little flax seed.
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Dominion
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Quebec
Ontario
Maritime Provinces
British Columbia
Whitefish Arrives by Sleigh to Edmontons Rail Point
Four cars of whitefish weighing 120000 pounds arrived at Edmonton recently. The catch was made in Peter's Pond Lake near the Saskatchewan border and hauled on sleighs to the nearest railway point for shipment.
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Edmonton
Peter’s Pond
Saskatchewan
Minard’s Liniment for Distemper and New Amplifier Inventions
A parchment paper cone acts as both diaphragm and magnifier for a distemper remedy device. A jaz harp is introduced as a new electrically operated sound amplifier device.
Railway link connects Peace River to Berwyn in north system
The year saw the completion of a key Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia line connecting Peace River and Berwyn. Grain from the rich district is already moved along the new route.
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Edmonton, Dunvegan and British Columbia
Peace River
Berwyn
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Deerimen Canadian Depot
Pont Sc
England
Wales
Newfoundland
Joe Jefferson
Sophie
Willie
By Marie Belmont
Taniac
Mr. Dunning
Princess Mary
Sonvent
Minard
Northwest Biscuit Company
Imperial” Linotype
Imperial
the Canada Metal Co., Limited
IDA
Dominion Express
Ladies Supply Co
Comstock
America
Clay Giover
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