Allied Debt To The United States From The Standpoint Of Equity
The piece argues whether Allied debts to the United States should be paid. It notes Britain bore early financial loads, US entry shifted aid, and questions if debts incurred before US involvement are fair to bill Britain for. It defends honoring commitments while considering equity between nations, with a nod to British resolve and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Canada
Germany
France
French Construction Pact With Berlin Firm Signed in Paris
Berlin newspapers report a September 14 Paris contract between a French construction syndicate of 88 firms and a Berlin company. The agreement mirrors the Stinnes Lubher Sac deal and aims to reconstruct devastated areas of France. About 156000 workers are to be employed, including 46000 Germans, with a total value of 336900 om francs.
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Berlin
Paris
Stinnes Lubher- Sac
France
Street of Many Languages on Jones Street Length
A short walk along Jones Street in New York exposes a diverse community of 1 072 residents. Ten nations are represented with languages including Italian Irish Polish Russian Greek and French. The street houses 422 children under sixteen with 40 babies 123 two to six year olds 228 seven to sixteen year olds and 579 adults comprising 296 men and 289 women.
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Jones Street
New York
No Cause For Worry When Children Have Summer Complaints
Aads promote Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a reliable cure for summer complaints in children such as diarrhoea dysentery and cramps. Mrs Geo Chapman of Sudbury Ontario testifies that two or three doses ease illness and urges mothers to keep it at home. The remedy is sold by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto for 50 cents a bottle.
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Dr. Fowler
Geo. Chapman
Sudbury
Ont
Pocket respirator for engineers through tunnels perfected
A pocket canister respirator for locomotive engineers and helpers to use while passing through tunnels has been developed. Tests show reduced discomfort and danger versus the old pig snout device, using activated charcoal and soda lime with turkish towelling filters. it fits in a coat pocket and is cheap to produce. Carbon monoxide proved not present in dangerous quantities in government tests.
Value of Courtesy Ties Indian Empire to Crown
In remarks cited by the Orillia Packer, R K Sorabji, law professor at Allahabad University and scion of the notable Sorabji family, argues that royal courtesy binds India to the Empire. He says if English rulers in India mirrored Kingly courtesy, unrest would lessen and loyalty would grow.
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R. K. Sorabji
Allahabad University
India
Orillia Packer
Putnam’s Painless Corn Exctractor Promoted
A 19th century ad copy touts Putnam’s Painless Corn Extractor as a remedy for corns. It claims quick relief and urges using the product instead of substitutes, with a price of 25e noted. The text references provoking offenses as a metaphorical contrast.
Weather Barometers Among Animals and Humans
A Pearsons Weekly observation notes that animals and even humans act as living barometers. Sheep shift pasture before gales, peacocks scream before changes, swallows alter height with weather. Rocks and fish reflect sensitivity to conditions, though correct reading by humans is doubtful.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Filbert Nuts Grower Sells Okanagan Green Filberts
A rancher on Okanagan Lake markets green filbert nuts of excellent quality and flavor. After trials he asserts nuts can be grown in the Okanagan Valley like fruit and foresees future exports in large quantities.
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Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Valley
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Color for Worn Fabrics
A vintage ad touts Diamond Dyes as a simple home dye that prevents streaking and fading. It claims perfect results for wool silk linen cotton or blends and urges readers to ask their druggist which dye fits their material.
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as the fastest cure for indigestion and related symptoms including gas and heartburn. It claims immediate relief from stomach distress and notes druggists sell millions of packages. It then pivots to a unrelated claim about youths and grass and ends by urging support for locally spent dollars.
Record Breeders Grow In Purebred Dairy Cow Interest
The 1921-22 Report of Performance of Purebred Cows shows rising breeder participation. From 247 owners in 1919-20 and 336 in 1920-21, the 1921-22 total reaches 468, indicating growing record keeping and enhanced dairy economy through milk production data.
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Dominion Livestock Branch
Victoria flying army transport biplane introduced
The Victoria a British fighting plane from Vickers under government auspices carries 24 soldiers in full kit. Powered by two Napier Lion engines of 450 horsepower each the aircraft will deploy machine guns and bombs to disperse Sacurgeni tides as it polices Mesopotamian territory under British mandate.
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Vickers Company
Planting Shelter Belts To Battle Prairie Droughts
Archbishop Mitchell in Canadian Forestry Magazine discusses shelter belts as a key drought mitigation in the prairie provinces. He cites Bracken’s water retention insight, notes wind- trapped snow in bare fields, and reports studies showing trees boost yields and snow storage behind windbreaks. He urges trials at township scale to test moisture preservation and crop benefits.
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Prairie Provinces
Hudson Box
Tinline
Dominion Experimental Farm
Scott, Sask
Canadian Forestry Magazine
Alsask
Saskatchewan
King
Wisconsin
Carlos Bates
Archbishop Mitchell
Livestock Prices Steady as Wool and Bacon Markets Show Strength
Dominion Live Stock Branch notes steady demand across sheep markets with top prices rising from a year ago. Toronto leads at 12.50, Montréal 10, Winnipeg 10, Calgary 10.25, Edmonton 9, while calves and hogs show mixed gains and declines. Wools from the west improve with few seedy lots. bright and semibright grades up to par. Bacon prices hold firm with 140 shillings long hundredweight in Canada and higher U S and Irish rates.
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Dominion Livestock Branch
Toronto
Montréal
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
United States
Canadian Ships Requisitioned for Troop Transport
The British Government requisitioned the British India steamer Manora and the Canadian Pacific steamer Corsican as troopships to convey military personnel to the Near East. The piece notes a curious belief among Greeks that biting the head off a humming bird hawk moth cures headaches.
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London
Near East
Danderine Promises Quick Relief for Hair Loss
An appeal urges readers to stop hair loss with Danderine claiming rapid reduction of shedding and dandruff. The ad touts renewed hair vitality and growth, describing the product as non greasy and easy to use, available at drug stores.
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Lusitania
Peru-Na Company
St. Paul St
Montreal
Alphabet Avenue
William Geary
England
Representatives of
Ten Nations
Short Street
Chas. Z. Dunford
the News
Oyen
Alberta
Jones
Smith
B.C
Os Sae
Bracken
Manitoba Agricultural College
Swift Current
Bette
Hety
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