World Happenings Briefly Told
Italy plans electrification of 5000 miles of railway. Detroit reports 25094 men palled in March. New York Dry Squad to seize liquor carrying cars. Ontario veterans oppose burial of unknown Canadian soldier. Bishop Sweeney calls clergy to oppose liquor importation. Rumors of Franco British alliance denied by Austen Chamberlain.
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New York “Dry Squad
Ontario
Westminster Abbey
Sweeney
Anglican Diocese of
Toronto
Will Morning Never Come illustration reveals sleeplessness warning
Sleeplessness signals exhausted nerves and prompts seeking Dr. Chase's Nerve Speed. The remedy claims to restore vigor by improving blood quality and building the nervous system. Six for $2.75 available through dealers or Edmaneos, Fates & Co. Ltd. Toronto.
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Win
Edmaneos, Fates & Co. Ltd
Toronto
Your Teeth by Rea Proctor McGee
A dental hygiene piece urges early daily care for children. It details brushing twice daily with clean brushes and proper technique including all tooth surfaces, gums, tongue and cheeks. It emphasizes rinsing, drying brushes separately, and maintaining clean tools for ongoing oral health.
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Rea Proctor MceGee
M.D
Oral Hygiene
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief for Sufferers
A promotion for Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claims relief from asthma symptoms by soothing restricted airways and preventing future trouble. The ad urges readers to try the product.
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J. D. Kellogg
Calgary Horse Show Sees 854 Entries Across Breeds
A Calgary horse show attracted a total of 854 horses, including 79 Clydesdales, 23 Percherons, 8 Shires, 14 Belgians, 3 Suffolk Punch, 69 agricultural and heavy draft, 18 hackneys, 17 thoroughbreds, 17 standard bred, 9 light grade foals, 17 roadsters, 121 carriage horses, 7 combination entries, 14 delivery horses, 13 ponies, 33 pure bred or grades, 33 polo ponies, plus 63 children's classes, 165 saddle horses, and 131 hunters and jumpers.
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Calgary
How Kronstadt Was Captured
A report on the Kronstadt seizure notes Trotzky’s initial failure and his shift to new tactics. He used sham attacks to pull troops toward the foe and, at night, mounted a main assault while defenders faced back attacks from supposed deserters.
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Trotzky
New York Tribune
Germany to recover from war, says Schwab
Charles M. Schwab, examining postwar conditions in Europe, tells the Calgary Herald that Germany will recover from the war's effects much sooner than other European nations involved. He argues the nation has the means to meet indemnity expectations and rebuild swiftly.
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Germany
Charles M. Schwab
Europe
Calgary Herald
Costly Bolshe Propaganda in Europe
Bolshevik authorities claim the Moscow Government spends about 2.9 million marks in gold monthly on propaganda in Germany. They say propaganda in England costs 24 000 pounds sterling monthly with about 1 000 Bolshevist agents active there.
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Moscow
Germany
England
Catarrhozone Promises Relief for Colds and Bronchial Ailments
Advertises Catarrhozone as a natural remedy for throat, nose and bronchial troubles. Claims to clear catarrh, stop hacking and relieve chest soreness. Describes sizes and price points and notes widespread use by specialists and thousands daily. Montreal production.
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Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Titanic Egg from Westboro Hen Breaks Records
A White Leghorn in Westboro Ontario laid an egg weighing just over a quarter pound with a length of eight and a half inches and a narrow circumference of six and a half inches, surpassing the Regina hen's earlier record. The Kansas and Regina eggs had been the previous leaders in weight and size.
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Westboro
Ont
Kansas
Regina
Nervous people urged to try a blood tonic pills
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic for nervous weakness sleeplessness and related symptoms. Cites Mrs Norman Seifried of West Montrose Ontario praising benefits after use. Pills sold by dealers or by mail 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Decrease In Tuberculosis Deaths In England and Wales
Tuberculosis deaths fell rapidly in England and Wales. The Ministry of Health reports 46,312 deaths in 1919 versus 58,073 in 1918, indicating a sharp improvement in public health.
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England
Wales
Ministry of Health
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted for Internal and External Use
Advert says Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil treats sore throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and similar ailments both inside and outside the body. It claims unmatched curative qualities and notes the bottle is inexpensive and handy to keep on hand.
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Thomas
California fruit and vegetable packing employs twenty thousand women
The report notes that about 20,000 women work in California fruit and vegetable packing industries, highlighting a significant female labor presence in agriculture.
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California
Bridesmaid Dress in Blue Radium Silk Celebrates 1900s Mode
A bridesmaid gown in blue radium silk evokes the late Edwardian trend with bouffant folds, lace cart-wheels, and layered tulle and organdie petticoats. Net tucker accents and decollete line enhance the look, while lace sleeves and a pink rosebud bouquet with ribbon streamers finish the ensemble in bright green, rose, periwinkle and honeysuckle hues.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure All
Advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds up the system cleanses the blood and reduces susceptibility to colds. It warns repeated acute catarrh may become chronic and guarantees cure or offers $100 for unsatisfied cases. Also notes price as 75 cents and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Forest Fires In British Columbia Burn 390000 Acres Last Year
Statistics from the provincial forest branch show 390000 acres burned in British Columbia last year, with timber loss 236000000 feet valued at 299000. Damage to young growth estimated at 186000, total 485000 versus 393000 in 1919. Of fires, 345 were extinguished before a quarter acre and 391 before ten acres. Wireless telephones were tested with satisfactory results.
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Forest Branch
British Columbia
Creator of Raffles Dies
Word comes of the death on March 22 of E. W. Hornung English novelist and short story writer best known as the creator of Raffles the amateur cracksman.
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E. W. Hornung
Raffles
A Power of its Own Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is praised for a subtle power many users call invaluable. It is presented as a versatile liniment with long standing esteem for both people and animals, celebrated as a premier remedy with countless uses.
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Thomas
One-Sided Union Talk in Austria and Germany
A Kansas City Times note says Austria presses union with Germany but when the ally swallows the peninsula the term unity is not commonly used. The piece contrasts talk of unification with actual absorption events.
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Austria
Germany
Kansas City Times
The Valet Auto Strop Razor Advertisement Claim
The ad proclaims the Valet Auto Strop Razor sharpens itself using built in stropping. It claims no disassembly is needed for stropping or cleaning and markets the blade as replacing a dozen razors. Sets and cases priced from five dollars to sixteen fifty.
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Valet Auto
The Hand of Fellowship and Anger Over Alliances
London Morning Post argues that joint Anglo American arms cooperation should not be followed by estrangement and hostility. It anticipates a developing cordial spirit of camaraderie despite problems and those who seek to sow division.
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Great Britain
United States
London Morning Post
Worm Powders Offer Quick Relief for Child Worms
The notice promotes Miller's Worm Powders as an effective treatment for intestinal worms in children. It claims the product will immediately destroy worms and correct conditions that support their growth, promising health improvement once expelled.
Toy Factory to Start in Vancouver With New Capital
A newly incorporated company with half a million dollars capital plans to begin toy and doll house manufacturing in Vancouver using materials from British Columbia. The firm intends to confine production to toys and doll houses.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
Pleasures are the commas in life’s sad story
A reflective line notes how moments of joy punctuate a difficult life path. The phrase contrasts fleeting happiness with enduring sorrow, suggesting small pauses amid ongoing hardship.
Rheims Residents Reject German Labor Rebuild Plan
After war damage in Rheims the mayor reports losses of £74,000,000. About 70,000 former inhabitants oppose German laborers rebuilding the town and vow to do the work themselves, told to M. Loucher the minister for devastated regions.
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Rheims
M. Loucher
Lloyd George cites German reparations net figure
In reply to a House of Commons question Premier Lloyd George said Germany paid about 100 million pounds net reparations after deductions, with total receipts reported at 500 million dollars. The statement clarifies the current financial position and figures involved.
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House of Commons
Lloyd George
Germany
Bliss Native Herbs Remedy Ad Promises Easy Profits
An 1888 Bliss Medical Co advertisement promotes Bliss Native Herbs for constipation indigestion biliousness rheumatism and kidney troubles. It touts extensive advertising almanacs and health books supplied to agents free of charge and claims agents can double their money by selling the remedies at a set price. It lists Alonzo Bliss of 124 St Paul Street East Montreal Canada and urges readers to mention the paper.
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BLISS
Alonzo
Bliss Medical Co
St. Paul Street
Momrent
Canada
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Fee & Saia
Italy
Chicago
China
R. R. Maitland
Detroit
Canadian Authors’ Association
Russia
Lloyd's Bank
U.S
France
Austen Chamberlain
Minard’s Liniment
Kronstadt
Minard
Dandruff
Ottawa
Dodd
Heuma
THE
Marie Belmont
B.C
Valet AutoStrop
Auto Strop Safety Razor Co
Toy Factory
Coast
Dominion Express
Fruit Lands Exchange
Grand Forks
D. D. D. D. Remedy CO
Phoenix Block
Winnipeg
Brock
Nicholson & Brock
Market Street
Fanny
Dominion
Dominion Tires
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