Canada’s Role in League of Nations Across a Turbulent Era
The article argues for strong Canadian support of the League of Nations to prevent future world catastrophes. It stresses public opinion shaping policy, lauds Canada's leadership, and urges citizens to back arbitration and international cooperation over war. It cites Austria and other nations and warns against nationalist backlash.
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League of Nations
League
Austria
Justice and Peace
Canada
War in the Air Faces England Says Daily Express
The Daily Express warns Britain that future conflict will be fought in the air. It calls for a modern civil aviation fleet and aircraft production ready for military use, arguing air power is as crucial to safety as the Grand Fleet and noting the Channel could shrink in war.
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England
London Daily Express
Abolishing Penny Banks Sought by Tor Public Schools
The Tor public school system plans to end penny banks in schools. The Board of Education has debated the step and is nearing a decision. Trustees argue thrift teaching may be costly and that banking interferes with regular school work.
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Toronto
Board of Education
Gold output in 1922 tops one million ounces
Production estimates show total gold mined in 1922 exceeded one million ounces marking the highest yearly yield since 1902.
Springtime Blood Need Prompts Dr Williams Pink Pills
The article urges universal spring blood renewal and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood making tonic. It cites improved appetite nerves color and energy after use and includes a testimonial from J P Greschuk of Janow Man who reports restored strength and better digestion. Pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold widely or mailed from Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
J. P. Greschuk
Janow
Dr. Williams
Brockville
Ont
Rail Rates in Canada Cheaper Than U S For Wheat Trade
An Omaha World-Herald investigation finds Canadian railroads charge about half the rate for moving wheat compared with American lines. Canadian and Western U S farmers face wide gaps in costs to reach Great Lakes ports Fort William Duluth Chicago. The piece compares distances and rates from Sweetgrass Montana Coutts Alberta Lander Wyoming to Fort William Duluth and Chicago, highlighting parity in distance but large price differences that favor Canadian shippers.
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Omaha World Iterata
Lakes
Great Lake
Fort William
Duluth
Chicago
Buffalo
Sweetgrass
Montana
Great Northern
Coutts
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Lander
Wyoming
Northwestern
Behave Decently Or Perish Say Guardian Forecast
A Manchester Guardian reflection warns that human power for good or harm has grown so vast that without decency humanity risks self annihilation. It argues science cannot supply morality as a by product, and notes wireless telegraphy will advance yet cannot resolve ethical limits.
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Manchester Guardian
Holloway's Corn Remover Ad Claims Root Removal
An advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Remover as removing corn from the roots. It urges readers to try the product and prove its effectiveness.
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Holloway
Large U S Government Payroll Reveals Staffing Drop
More than half a million people are on the U S Government payroll, with 102,101 released in the two years ending March 4, 1922. Of those released, 88,000 came from War and Navy Offices, 20,000 from the Treasury, and 5,000 from the Shipping Board.
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United States Government
War and Navy Offices
Treasury
Shipping Board
Wind Powered Turbine Runs Ship Against the Wind
French engineers show a wind driven turbine powering a propeller to move a ship against the wind. The system uses wind energy to drive the propulsion, demonstrating a sailing craft that can travel upwind.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Claims Quick Internal and External Relief
Advert claims external rubbing opens pores and relieves trouble while internal use soothes throat irritation and bronchial and respiratory affections. It urges readers to try the product to be convinced.
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Thomas
Is It a Mistaken Policy by Norman Angell
A quotation argues the paradox of power and restraint in international relations. It claims stronger states invite less temptation to attack, yet warns against endorsing domination and permanent diplomatic inferiority. The piece critiques selective ethics in foreign policy.
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Norman Angell
Britain
Sloan's
Cameda
Sloans
Roman Relics Found at Major Ross Chinnor Estate
A vase a silver plate and several pieces of jewelry dating to Roman Britain were unearthed on Major William Gordon Ross's Chinnor estate. The artifacts likely reflect Roman occupation era activity in the area.
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Britain
William Gordon Ross
Chinnor
Minard's Liniment for Coughs and Colds W. M. 1467
An old advertisement promotes Minard's Liniment as a remedy for coughs and colds. It lists W. M. 1467 as the product or license reference and highlights ease of use and household utility.
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Minard’s
Englanders Cut Banknotes For Safer Post
In England a common custom is to cut Bank of England notes in half and mail the halves in separate envelopes to reduce loss risk. The notes retain value and will be honored when joined.
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England
Bank of England
Lenin and Trotsky Salary Under Soviet Tax Law
Article notes Lenin and Trotsky earning about 52 dollars monthly under Soviet tax rules with tax on income above a set threshold. It states official salaries February total 52 dollars for top officials, and outlines tax rates from six percent on excess over a high ruble amount. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a household remedy.
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Russia
Lenin
Trotsky
Ingenious wind turbine claims high efficiency breakthrough
A Japanese inventor A Ozaki perfects a wind turbine that converts about 50 percent of air current force into power, compared with 20 percent for ordinary windmills. The system includes a storage battery to hold surplus power for uninterrupted service when wind subsides.
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A. Ozaki
Hall's Catarrh Medicine in Run Down Health Claims
Those in a run down condition find catarrh more bothersome than when healthy, implying catarrh is local yet influenced by constitution. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is described as a tonic acting on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation and aid Nature in restoring normal conditions. Circulars are free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Borrowed Way to Fortune and a Chicken Farm Tale
Henry Phipps, linked with Andrew Carnegie for fifty years in steel, rose from nothing to 50 million dollars. A friend recalls his career via a tale of starting with a borrowed hen and eggs that hatched into a farm, then borrowing 25 cents for a job ad and $800 to enter a pivotal partnership.
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Henry Phipps
Andrew Carnegie
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Healthy Children
A maternal health note promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as essential for children. It asserts soundness depends on preventing worms and urges use to keep kids healthy.
Every Man Though Alive Holds Chance to Begin Anew
A reflective aphorism asserts that during life, each person retains the opportunity to start afresh, no matter past deeds or failures, emphasizing renewal and personal second chances.
Radio station near Halifax to serve American newspapers
American newspapers propose a wireless station at S Margarets Bay near Halifax to handle press dispatches. The American Publishers' Committee Cable and Radio Communications led by FF Crandall of the British United Press seek a license from the marine department after an experimental London Halifax link and overland spread to U S cities.
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Marine Department
S. Margaret’s Bay
Halifax
American Publishers’ Committee
Cable and Radio
New York Times
Tribune, World and Herald
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Public Ledger
International News
United Press
FF Crandall
London
Britain
Moscow
Reliability of News and Newspaper Honesty
A Minnesota passage stresses that willful false statements to a newspaper are offenses punishable by law. The piece praises the law as sound and urges widespread adoption, noting newspapers seek reliability but rely on the honesty of informants.
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Minnesota
Sun
Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy Boosts Breathing
The advertisement touts Kellogg’s asthma remedy as a proven, longstanding treatment for severe breathing difficulties. It claims strong, years of service and urges purchase from a local dealer.
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J.D. Kellogg
Mrs Stanton Presents Shire Horse to Canada for Breeding
Mrs Stanton of Enelston England presents a first class shire horse to Canada for breeding. This animal alongside those given by the King will be shown at principal fairs in Canada this fall.
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Stanton
Enelston
England
Canada
Run Down and Ailing Women Praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Testimonies from Port Mann British Columbia and Keene New Hampshire recount relief from fatigue headaches sleeplessness backache and other common female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Women claim renewed strength and ability to work and advertise the product.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Port Mann
B. C
Lydia F. Pinkham
Washington
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
J. C. Greaves
Keene
N. H
A. F. Hammonp
Carpenter Street
Keene, N.H
The
Dominion
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Big
Omaha Newspanel
U.S
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W. M
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Lenine
Minard
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