World Happenings Briefly Told
A roundup of diverse news items notes Sadi Lecomte setting a world air speed record of 330 kph, port officials projecting 5000 jobs lost by midwinter, and armchair lunch counters earning over 200 percent profits. It also reports the South Africa loan oversubscription, Alberta coal output declines, a New York holdup yielding a wrist watch, Ellis Island family separations, a Lisbon to Garner Florida trip by plane, and Robert Donald urging an imperial wireless telegraph chain as a labor solution.
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Sadi Lecomte
Ville Sauvage
Port Arthur
Winte
Boston
Reuters Capetown
Union of South Africa
Alberta
New York
Denver brothers claim atmospheric generator powers devices
J E Ammann and C E Ammann of Denver and Spokane claim an atmospheric generator draws electricity from air. They demonstrated by removing batteries from an old electric car and riding at speed, asserting the device contains only iron wire and minerals and can be scaled. They guard the secret and have not offered to sell yet.
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Denver
J. E. Ammann
C.E. Ammann
Spokane
Fst
C. E. Ammann
Argonaut Hotel
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised To Restore Health
An advertisement declares poor blood causes ill health and claims Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich the blood easing insomnia neuralgia and muscular pain. It cites D J McDonald of North River Bridge Nova Scotia noting relief after two then five boxes and credits renewed energy to the pills. The company sells five cent boxes or six for 2 50 by mail from Brockville Ontario.
Impediment arises at Lincolnshire marriage rite
A clergyman solemnizing an elderly couple’s marriage in Lincolnshire asked for any impediment to the union. The bridegroom assured him all is well, noting only that Martha lisps a bit, implying a possible impediment yet not stated.
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Lincolnshiie
Martha
Winter prep for the thrifty home
Fall inspection and repairs help households avoid distress and expense. Test heating, stock coal, weather strip, consider double windows, inspect roof and gutters, store summer items, clean and label curtains, and ready porch furniture. Ensure rubber footwear and coats, and note ill formed lines on umbrellas.
Elements of Peace Seen in Ireland and England
The Toledo Blade notes that England chooses not to whip Ireland and Ireland seems unable to whip England. The quip suggests that if this does not spell peace, nothing will. The editorial frames the tense stalemate as the only hopeful path.
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England
Ireland
Toledo Blade
Evening gown mirrors dress trends with delicate ribbons
A nightgown in flesh colored crepe de chine showcases the season’s style, featuring side sashes of double faced ribbon in pale blue and flesh. A square décolletage is edged with fine lace and insertion, with a narrow ribbon peeking through and tied in a bow at the center front.
New Lamp Burns 94¢7 Air Promises Free Trial
An oil lamp by inventor T. V. Johnson of Winnipeg claims government and university testing prove it superior to regular lamps. It burns cleanly with no odor or noise, and offers a 10 day free trial plus possible free lamp to early adopters. Johnson also promises potential agency earnings of 200 to 500 dollars monthly.
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U. S
T. V. Johnson
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Back To The Land And The Postwar Return To Normalcy
The Seattle Times argues that war demand fed Allied needs with land work and now postwar reconstruction shows undeveloped labor and land. It calls for matching profit returning employment with thousands of acres and labor capital needs to pair.
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Seattle Times
Minard’s Liniment Popular With Physicians and Homestead Entries Rise
Homestead entries in Saskatoon district for August total 73, up from 12 in the same month last year. Land sales revenues increased from 112 to 707 dollars. The notice promotes Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy, claiming relief from nighttime asthma and associated debility with a call for trials.
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Saskatoon
First Woman Barons Freedom of City of London 1872
The first woman presented with the Freedom of the City of London was Baroness Burdett-Coutts in 1872.
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Freedom of the City of London
Baroness Burdett-Coutts
Centreville deputy warden arrests son for raccoon shooting
A Centreville Maryland deputy game warden reportedly arrested his one year old son for shooting a raccoon in violation of game law. The report notes sunspot mysteries showing eleven year cycles and mentions Minard's.
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Centreville
Planting Sockeye Eggs Aids Fraser Sockeye Run Restoration
Planting sockeye eggs under gravel is a new artificial propagation method for the Fraser River sockeye. The technique mimics natural hatching conditions and is expected to yield better results than prior methods, helping restore the Fraser River sockeye run to a sound basis.
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Fraser River
Feeling Lethargic Wakeups Targeted by Dr Hamiltons Pills
Advert shows readers who wake with fatigue feelings and sickness urged to try Dr Hamiltons Pills to detoxify the system, improve digestion and appetite. It claims quick transformation and cites Montreal seller Catarrhozone Co. as distributor.
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Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Patricia Alberta Testimony to Irrigation Value
Patricia Alberta shows irrigation benefits with 20 000 acres under cultivation. Two years ago the area was prairie unfarmed and land stretched to the horizon. The district supports a thriving settlement with civic improvements and advantages.
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Patricia
Alberta
Epitaph of Professor George Trumbull Ladd Cited
The Waterbury Republican notes a self written epitaph by the late Professor George Trumbull Ladd reading I have lived and loved and labored and all is well, summing up his life in a concise line.
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George Trumbull Ladd
Waterbury
Calgary to Get Boot Factory If Lease Pact Passes
Calgary would gain a boot factory employing more than 300 workers if the city council endorses ten tentative offers from commissioners. The venture would be financed by British interests and a 99 year lease on easy terms is recommended.
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Calgary
Holloway's Corn Remover Relief Promises Quick Soothing
Advertises Holloway's Corn Remover as a fast relief method for corns, claiming informed users reduce discomfort. No medical claims or endorsements are provided.
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Holloway
Telegraphic feat brings Northcliffe speech to London Times
In Vancouver the Canadian Club teletyped Lord Northcliffe’s Vancouver address via the Imperial Cable. The message started at 2 PM local time and reached London at 10:45 PM, about 45 minutes after transmission.
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Vancouver
London
Lord Northcliffe
London Times
Imperial
Corns Warts and Bunions Painlessly Removed
Advertises Putnam's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor as the longtime effective remedy. Claims painless removal of corns warts and bunions in a hurry for 25 cents, urging readers not to accept substitutes.
Woman’s nine cent life claim sparks debate in paper
A New York Sun quote contrasts a woman living on nine cents a day with spending her own money, prompting discussion about cost of living and gender. The exchange underscores tensions over economic rights and independence.
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New York Sun
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N. U
By Marie Belmont
Minard
J. D. Kellogg
Beecham
Beegham
Canada
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