World News in Brief From Global Conference to Palestine Bond
Ratification of the Shantang accord with China by Japan. Draper leases 1920 acres of Alberta tar sands from Canada. Poland enacts two week paid vacation for workers. Victoria enforces strict Sunday law. Moscow reports Krassin named Soviet ambassador to Germany. Bulgarian disarmament orders issued. Italy to return 60,000 to Germany’s seized property. German reparations receipts total £3,680,000 in 1921 1922. first Jewish municipal bond issued in Tel Aviv at £86,000 6 percent for 20 years secured by taxation.
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Palestine Government
Tel- Aviat
Jaffa
Paper produced from Harz trees with 3 hour 25 minute process
The German papermakers’ organ reports trees felled at 7:35 am were pulped and turned into paper by 9:39 am, transported by two motor trucks over two and a half miles to the printing office, and by 11:00 am the midday editions cried the local sheet on Harz streets.
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Harz
Papierlabrikant
Ofice
Childhood Indigestion and Baby's Own Tablets Claim
Advertisement notes indigestion as a common childhood issue and promotes Baby's Own Tablets as the leading remedy. A testimonial from Mrs. Jos. Lunette of Immaculate Conception Que. praises the product, with sales mail order from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Lunette
Immaculate Conception
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Soldier settlers acreage to rise by over forty thousand acres
Last year the Soldier Settlement Board filled 120,000 acres and district officials expect this year’s total to exceed 160,000 acres, an increase of more than 40,000 acres under the boards program.
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Soldier
Soldier Settlement Board
Miller's Worm Powders for Children’s Worms
Miller's Worm Powders treat children's worm infestations by unsettling the stomachic conditions worms rely on and expelling them from the system. The preparation also tonically supports digestive organs to restore healthful function and immunity against further worm-related disorders.
Canadian fox pelts and live exports in 1921 totals
Canada produced silver fox pelts valued at 432,130 in 1921 with Prince Edward Island at 243,694 about six in ten of the total. Live fox exports reached 277,182. A vermicide called Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is cited as having saved many children.
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Canada
Prince Edward Island
Gold Coins Could Stretch 1400 Miles If Laid Flat
A statement notes that one billion dollars in twenty dollar gold pieces laid end to end would form a line about 1,400 miles long, illustrating the sheer scale of the amount.
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Europe
The
New York Herald
Inventiveness of Designer Reaches Limit on Majestic
The Majestic of the White Star Line, largest ship by length and tonnage, measures 956 feet and exceeds the Leviathan by 6 feet and 1,700 tons. Yet it offers no new luxuries beyond familiar amenities like suites, pools, and gyms, prompting questions if ship design has stalled.
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Majestic
White Star Line
Rush on Lethbridge Northern Irrigation Project Progress
Two thirds of excavation completed on the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation ditch. About 1400 men and 800 teams are now at work along the project rushing it to completion.
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Lethbridge
Baldness gap widens with age in men versus women
A health note states that 60 percent of men are bald by age 55 while only 1 percent of women share the condition, highlighting a stark gender difference in hair loss.
Feathers Fringe and a Bag to Match Milady Chapeau
An old fashion column notes fringes and feathers remain perennial in spring wardrobes. It highlights fringe on overblouses and sleeves and praises Milady 1922 style hats matched with bags, a revival as March ends.
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Fringe
Milady
Chapeau
Garden of Eden
Eve
Lofty Peaks of the Canadian Pacific Rockies
The Canadian Pacific Railway touts 598 named peaks above 5,000 feet with 612 over 7,000 and 1 over 13,000 feet. It promotes rail trips through the Rockies with summer passes to Banff, Lake Louise, Victoria and Vancouver. Four transcontinental trains daily, including The Trans-Canada Limited, offer open top observation cars for travel to the Pacific Coast.
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Banff
Lake Louise
Glacier
Vancouver
Victoria
Pacific Coast
Nature
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rockies
Canada
Trans-Canada Limited
Marquis of Aberdeen Intervened To Soothe Crying Child
During an address to the Scottish Mothers Union in Ellen Aberdeenshire a crying baby disrupted the talk. The Marquis stepped down, took the child, soothed it by walking, and returned to finish his speech without further interruption.
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Marquis of Aberdeen
Scottish Mothers Union
Ellen
Aberdeenshire
Marquis
Cheeses A Century Old Served by Wealthy Swiss Families
Cheeses over a hundred years old are served by prominent Swiss families during their most important occasions, underscoring tradition and exclusivity in royal or high society gatherings.
Strikes Grow in Korea Amid New Labor Unions
Strikes fomented by the new labor unions are becoming common in Korea, reflecting rising worker activism. The movement centers on collective bargaining goals and demands for better wages and working conditions as unions consolidate influence across industries.
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Korea
Heart and Nerve Pills Claim Restore Heart Strength
A Delhi Ontario woman reports severe heart palpitations and dizziness improved after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She says six boxes restored vigor, weight rose from 120 to 150 pounds, and she can walk miles without fatigue. Price 50c per box, available through dealers or by mail from The T. Milburn Co. Limited.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Remarkable Generosity and a Russian Buffalo Mall
Sandy the farmer stays with friends for a month and refuses to pay for a drink, proposing a toss to settle the bill. The tale shifts to Russia where the mall is carried by buffaloes chosen for their flat feet enabling travel where horses sink.
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Sandy
Russia
Tanlac Praised By Reading Woman For Health Boost
Miss Marguerite K. O’Leary of 1223 Chestnut Street Reading Pa describes Tanlac as transformative. She reports stronger nerves, eight pound gain, restored appetite and vitality, with improved digestion and color and plans to recommend it widely. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
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Marguerite K. O'Leary
Reading
Taniae
Chestnut St
Tanlac
Tanlae
Eastern Syndicate Secures 2500 Acres At Ponce Coupe
An eastern syndicate incorporated in Quebec has leased 2500 acres at Ponce Coupe under oil leases. The group is described as a close corporation and plans extensive development work in the coming season. Simple and Sure Dr Thomas' Electric Oil is advertised as easy to use for both liniment and dressing with clear directions for all ages.
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Eastern Syndicate
Ponce Coupe
Eastern
Quebec
Thomas
Saskatchewan Telephones Earn Record Net in 1921
Total net earnings reached 1 964 495 dollars for 1921. The provincial system measures 6000 poles and 31500 miles of wire. An unrelated medical ad about Holloway's Corn Remover follows in the text.
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Saskatchewan
Telephone Access in US Reaches One Line for Every Two Families
Telecommunications data show that in the United States there is roughly one telephone for every eight people, equating to about one line per two families. The outlook suggests continued expansion as adoption grows across regions.
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United States
Australia Leads Wool Production Worldwide
Australia remains the top global producer of wool, maintaining its lead in fiber output and export markets. The country’s sheep industry drives higher shipments to international buyers, supported by large-scale farming and established supply chains.
Battleship Daily Water Use Cited at 8000 Gallons
A modern battleship consumes about 8,000 gallons of fresh water each day for crew needs, engineering, and operations, reflecting the heavy water demand aboard large naval vessels.
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Carter
Tin
China
Washington
Japan
Thomas Draper
Petrolea, Ont
Alberta
Police Commission
Moscow
Leonid Krassin
London
Germany
Ambassadors Council
Wrange
Italy
London Times
Rome
Santa Maria
Havana
New York
Grape-Nuts
Canadian Postam Cereal Company, Limited
Wiedsor
Ontario
C.P.R
Baby
Minard
Liniment
Milburn
Saskatchewan Telephones
Holloway
Australia
EABLS
DR. Minard
Minard’s Liniment
Dominion Express
Cana
America
Asdsper
H. Clay Giovar CO
West Bath
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