World Happenings Briefly Told
The crown prince of Japan may visit Canada and the United States soon. The Paslamber Company expects 202 to 1 400 workers for extensive logging next winter. Five Raleigh Wyoming Coal Company workers died in Glenmrogers West Virginia when a hoist bucket dropped into a 700 foot shaft. The Washington Cabinet will limit prohibition enforcement at sea to within three miles unless ships communicate with shore by crew or small boats. Stromboli volcano off Sicily resumes eruptive activity with ash lava and strong explosions. islanders rush to shore. Krupp receives permission to issue 40,000,000 marks emergency currency for sixty days in denominations up to 6 marks. Earl Spencer, major British landowner, dies September 26 after earlier poverty fears. A 72 car livestock train from the West reaches Toronto Union Stock Yards in 75 hours, marking a record arrival as Western Canadian livestock shipments rise since August.
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Washington
Stromboli
Sicily
Krupp Company
Toronto
Union Stock Yards
Canada
Canada Prosperity Tied To Sound Finances Ways
The New York Herald asserts Canada’s prosperity stems from sound finances and business methods, noting the dollar returning to par and benefit from friendly ties with the United States. Separate item touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as effective for pulmonary troubles, claiming relief and reduced bronchial inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Herald
Canada
Thomas
Wireless and Weather Theory Extends Global Knowledge
The Times notes that the North Temperate Zone cyclones arise from polar air colliding with warm southern currents. Professor V. Bjerknes advocates a global station chain linked by wireless. The network promises major advances in science and practical uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Bjerknes
London Times
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and a Brain Fact Beginnings
The page notes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions. It also mentions a brain weight doubling in the first nine months of life and the Empire State name origin given by George Washington in 1784. It closes with a moral: no man lives a useless life, he may serve as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
New York
George Washington
New York City
Origin of the Picnic Name Traced to Pick and Nick
A reader explains the derivation of picnic from a 1852 practice. Guests at gatherings would pledge to supply items, each article marked on a shared list for nicking. The term Pick and Nick emerged from this custom.
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Nick
Baby's Own Tablets praised by Quebec mother
Mrs Alfred Tranchemontagne of St Michel des Saints Quebec says Baby's Own Tablets saved her baby's life and she urges other mothers to try them. The medicine is described as safe for little ones and effective in regulating bowels and stomachs. sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Alfred Tranchemontagne
St. Michel Des Saints
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Alberta cattle shipped to Knights Inlet ranch
One hundred fifty head of Alberta range cattle have been taken to the head of Knights Inlet to stock the ranch of EB Weatherly formerly a rancher at Streitler Alberta. He plans an extensive commencement in the livestock industry in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Knights Inlet
EB Weatherly
St Steitler
Columbia
Cas carets Taste Like Candy Effective for Digestive Distress
From the fragment, an advertisement touts Cas carets as a safe remedy for headaches biliousness gas indigestion sour upset stomach and similar distress. It claims quick morning relief for adults and children with a candy like taste.
Preservation of Fruit and Vegetables Bulletin No 93
Government bulletin No 93 from the Dominion Experimental Farms summarizes home canning drying pickling and preserving methods. It covers sterilization, jelly making, fermentation, salting and home drying with results and recipes from the Central Experimental Farm Horticultural Division. Free copies available from Ottawa Publications Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin No 93
Dominion Experimental Farms
Horticultural
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Publications
Chinese Debt Per Capita Low Versus Other Nations
The Chinese optimism centers on solving current troubles as a per capita debt remains under five dollars for a population near four hundred million. The article notes this burden compares favorably with many other nations.
Tarif Will Prove To Be a Boomerang
Canada pays little attention to the new United States tariff. The Deputy Minister of Agriculture notes the bill passed a year ago makes many Canadian exports nearly prohibitive and additional duties would not help. He says the U S cannot guarantee wheat exports, as overseas markets already exist. Britain has become Canada’s best customer, directing hopes toward the Motherland for future markets.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Great Britain
U.S
Motherland
The Origin of Gall Stones Advertisement
The article explains gall stones as dried bile with crystalline content. It claims high prevalence among merchants clergymen and sedentary individuals. It promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills for liver and bowel balance and urges use for bilious fits and general health. The product is advertised as safe and best for family use with mandrake and butternut formula priced 25¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Greece Emerges as Major Olive Oil Producer
Greece has risen as a key olive oil producer in recent years. In 1921 its output was one sixth of world production, about one third of Spain and Italy combined, and just over 35,000 metric tons more than Tunis, Portugal, and France combined, with world production around 1,100,000 metric tons.
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Greece
Spain
Ialy
Tunis
Portugal
France
Testimonial for Minard's Liniment in Nova Scotia
A well known Nova Scotia guide lauds Minard's Liniment as the best white liniment for quick relief of minor ailments including sprains bruises and wounds. The testimonial notes its use in homes hunts lumber camps and while traveling in winter and spring months. Signed Ellison Gray.
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Nova Scotia
Minard
Sears
Ellison Gray
Ignition of Coal Dust Risks in Dusty Plants
United States Bureau of Mines tests show coal dust suspended in air can explode from electric arcs under conditions in pulverized coal plants or mines. Electrical equipment in dusty areas should be housed in compartments designed for use in dusty atmospheres.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Jondon
When spectacles were first introduced fashion spread
Observers note that spectacles proved fashionable beyond those who needed them and reflect on the timeless pursuit of wealth, asserting no one ever fully solves the issue of becoming rich as he always desires more money than he earns.
New Fruit Commissioner Geo McIntosh Promoted in Ottawa
Geo E McIntosh promoted from Transportation Specialist in the Fruit Branch to Fruit Commissioner at Ottawa succeeding C W Baxter who left to run Niagara Fruit Growers Limited The Fruit Branch administers The Fruit Marks Act inspects export fruit and issues monthly reports and telegraphed market updates It works to improve transportation relations between producers dealers and carriers and has influenced refrigerator car design and tariff adjustments to aid fruit and vegetable industries
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Geo. E. McIntosh
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
C W. Baxter
Department
Niagara Fruit Growers’ Limited
Mcintosh
Board of Railway Commissioners
Solar Eclipse Observed With Noted U S Expedition
Astronomers reported a splendid solar eclipse view from Woolal near Groome Australia with a cloudless sky. The U S expedition led by Prof Campbell captured a corona 49000 miles wide and four light streamers, the longest 2500000 miles, as totality lasted four seconds longer and began fifteen seconds later than predicted.
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Woolal
Groome
Australa
London Times
Perth
United States
Woolsat
W- W. Campbell
Lick Laboratory
Exchange
Melbourne
First Saskatchewan Government Cheque From 1905 Shown
The first cheque issued by the Saskatchewan Provincial Government dated September 25 1905 for 30 dollars to Dr E A Armstrong veterinarian for the Department of Agriculture is revealed in the Provincial Museum Regina. The voucher was approved by J R C Honeyman Deputy Commissioner of the Department.
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Saskatchewan
Parliament
Regina
E. A Armstrong
Department of Agriculture
O.K
J. R C. Honeyman
Department
New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air Free of Odor
A tested oil lamp by T V Johnson claims 94 percent air burn efficiency and no odor or smoke. Backed by government and 33 universities, the lamp uses 6 percent kerosene and offers a 10 day free trial plus potential local agency earning 250 to 500 dollars monthly.
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U.S
T. V. Johnson
MeDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Britain Builds Aerial Cruiser by Fairy Aviation Company
The Daily Chronicle aviation correspondent reports a British winged aerial cruiser nearing completion by Fairy Aviation Company. Made of metal and weighing 15 tons, it develops about 3,000 horsepower and can fly long overseas missions without refueling. It is described as a large winged troop transport with steel tubing hulls, capable of carrying 25 soldiers with gear.
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The
Daily Chronicle
Fairy Aviation Company
British Air Service
Married women assertive punchline sparks playful debate
In a lively column a humorous remark notes that some married women not only hold the last word but command the entire sentence. The quip reflects evolving domestic wit and social norms with a light tone.
Music Loving Man Draws Line At Forever Harping Wife
A music enthusiast sets a boundary when his wife keeps harping on one issue, opting for harmony over quarrel as they navigate marital tension and personal interests.
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Dian
Japan
Pas Lamber Company
Raleigh Wyoming Coal Company
Glenmrogers
W.va
Earl Spencer
Mary “i ieRix
Ew.gillett Company Limited Wires
Baby
B.C
Government
Stahfield
Stanfeld
Stanfields
Stanfield
Tarif
J. D. Kelloge
KIDNI
Kidne Claro
New Fruit Commissioner
Geo
Ontario Fruit Growers’ Association
Province of
Ontario
Britain
Dominion Express
National Manufacturing Co
Bo KR
Ae Hess Ce
Ioneer Dog
Perrye
Limmert
Clay Glover
Wrought Iron Range Co of Canada, Limited
W. ON. U. Iste
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