Canada and World Happenings Summary
Death of Lionel H. Clarke creates second vacant lieutenant governorship in Canada. Manitoba normal schools plan to train 600 teachers this fall, 400 permanent certificates and 200 temporary licenses. All-Russian relief committee dissolved. no abroad work for famine relief. Manitoba and Ontario agree on a national highway linking near Mile Post 24 between West Hawk and Falcon Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Huron
Madrid
Lionel H. Clarke
Toronto
Canada
Maxim Gorky
Brockville
Ebert
Chicago
Great West Bank of Canada
Winnipeg
Regina
Arthur Banninger
General Bond Corporation
Manitoba
Ontario
West Hawk
Falcon Lakes
Mile Post 24
Impact Register Aids Detecting Freight Carelessness In Transit
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad tested an impact register inspired by a seismograph. Placed in a box car it logs time and intensity of shocks to reveal when and where careless handling or reckless switching damaged freight. This tool helps assign responsibility for claims.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and S. Paul
New York Times
Putnam's Corn Ex Tractor Still The Standard Remedy
A reader recounts being sold an acid corn remedy by a druggist instead of Putnam's Corn Ex Tractor, the longtime reliable corn and wart remover priced at 25 cents. The note urges refusing substitutes and sticking with Putnam's.
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Putnam's Corn
Oldest Bell in Western World Sheds Light on America’s Earliest Church
The bell in East Haddam Connecticut claims a date of AD 803 and is believed to be the oldest on the continent. Bronze with a greenish patina, it may have arrived as ship ballast or junk and was donated to the rectory church near Nathan Hale Schoolhouse. It is not cracked, but not currently used.
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North America
Americas
East Haddam
Conn
Nathan Hale
America
New World
Friend of All Sufferers Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted as a valuable remedy for pain relief. The advertisement claims it soothes suffering everywhere and offers hope, noting its wide sale and availability across a large region.
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Thomas
Water shooting fish harvests prey with hollow beak
A fish uses its hollow cylindrical beak to shoot a jet of water at a fly resting on aquatic plants. The impact knocks the insect into the current, allowing the fish to feed.
Postum as a unifying table drink for families
An advertisement argues against tea and coffee at breakfast showing that caffeine and tannin harm children’s nerves. It promotes Postum as a healthier alternative available as Instant Postum and Postum Cereal, claiming better sleep and full flavor for all ages.
Last Link With Franklin Dies at Ninety Seven in Hull
Richard Tether, veteran captain and last link to active Franklin era Arctic expeditions, dies at 97 in Hull. The obituary recalls Franklin's overland journeys, the 1845 doomed voyage, and the long, costly search led by Lady Franklin and others, with Kennedy and the Albert and Prince Albert expeditions contributing key finds.
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Hull
Richard Tether
Franklin
Tether
Pacific
Sir John Franklin
Erebus
Canada
Hudson's Bay
Coppermine River
Saskatchewan
Cumberland House
William Kennedy
Mediterranean
South Seas
Admiralty
Albert
Kennedy
Lieut. Beilor
Vady Franklin
Prince Albert
Beechey Island
Price Albert
Bellot Straits
North America
Captain Kennedy
Fort Cumberland
Northwest
St. Andrew's
Red River
Women’s
Canadian Club
Ernest Shackleton
London
The Jewels Of Watches
The principal reason for deterioration of machinery is constant friction wearing moving parts and disturbing mechanism regularity. Watches use seven to twenty-three jewels with fifteen and seventeen most common. Jewels are diamonds sapphires and rubies, sapphire being the most valued for hardness and cost balance.
Lost 29 pounds Dysentery Warning
Dysentery described as a severe bowel complaint causing prostration and potential death. Recommends a long trusted remedy with a 76 year reputation to check the discharge without causing constipation.
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Adverts
A Saskatchewan reader reports a severe dysentery eight years ago, losing weight from 154 to 125 pounds. After trying many medicines, one bottle of Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry stopped the illness. He keeps a bottle on hand. Price 50c per bottle, The T Milburn Co Limited, Toronto Ontario.
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GH McVagh
Mawer
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Silver in the Mayo district Yukon by W E Cockfield
The Geological Survey of Canada reports argentiferous galena veins in Mayo district Yukon Territory with galena assays from 200 to 500 ounces of silver per ton and plate runs up to 2000 ounces. Fresh supplies in demand as Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is widely distributed and praised for its potency.
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Geological Survey of Canada
W. E. Cockfield
Mayo District
Yukon Territory
Thomas
Gluten flour in common products questioned by expert
Dr. C E Saunders, Dominion Cerealist, states in an Ottawa bulletin that most so called gluten flours are not gluten. They often contain starch and suit diabetics poorly. Genuine gluten flour is costly and bread made with it alone is impractical. Saunders advises physicians to note these limits and avoid unpurchasable or inedible claims.
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C. EF. Saunders
Dominion Cerealist
Experimental Farms
Ottawa
Saunders
Bayer
Druggis:s
Canada
Baye
A Queer Language and a Tutor’s Question
A French learner asks what the English sentence means. The tutor explains the phrase implies Mr Noble would likely have an easy victory if he runs again. The remark highlights quirks in political language and phrasing.
Exterminator Price Appeals to All Readers
The Wornt Exterminator priced cheaply, making it accessible to everyone and available at any druggist.
Experience Begets Wisdom in Hindsight
A reflective line notes that wisdom grows with time, yet often after crucial moments have passed. The adage suggests lessons learned come too late to alter outcomes, emphasizing the distance between experience and timely insight.
Navy serge coat features bold bell sleeves and embroidery
The coat, cut from navy serge, showcases dropped armholes for comfort and a filmy frock, with embroidery on the bell sleeves and lower wrap. Oblong buttons fasten the coat, and a high collar marks a Fall style note. a felt hat with a feather trim completes the look. A district visitor asks a girl about her siblings in a city district scene.
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Copenhagen
Woman’s brain at its heaviest around age 26
A medical note states that a woman’s brain reaches its maximum weight roughly at age 26. This finding highlights peak organ size in early adulthood and informs understandings of brain development milestones.
Nerviline Advertises Quick Relief for Neck and Throat
An old time advertisement promotes Nerviline for stiff neck and sore throat. It claims fast relief by rubbing generously on chest and neck, with a bottle easing congestion and ills at home. Large bottle priced at 35 cents.
Bumper Apple Crop Forecast For British Columbia
Provincial reports indicate the apple harvest will be 100 percent larger than last year across BC fruit districts. The expansion will require about 5,000 freight cars to handle exports.
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Department of Agriculture
British Columbia
Noted Canadian Traveler Praises Minard's Liniment
A famous Canadian traveler recounts an unsolicited testimonial praising Minard's Liniment for rapidly relieving leg pain after a long Montreal tramp. The piece cites an external endorsement by Frank E. Johns of Montreal and mentions wartime-style patent medicine rhetoric, including worm powders as health aids.
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Montreal
Frank E. Johns
Miss Ella Johnson Tells How Cuthura Healed Pimples
Miss Ella May Johnson of Camas Idaho describes a pimples outbreak beginning small then worsening to a scarred forehead. After trying sassafras tea she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting complete healing after about a month. Canadian depot details follow.
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Miss Ella Johnson
Cuthura
Ella May Johnson
Camas
Idaho
L Limited
St. Pax St. W
Montreal
Alberta Oil Boom Hinted by British Trade Chief
A detailed report to Capt. E J Edwards British trade commissioner Montreal from Winnipeg predicts an oil boom in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Imperial Oil dominates the report noting that more news this summer and discovering more oil in Alberta could trigger an unprecedented boom.
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Alberta
North-West Territories
E. J. Edwards
Montreal
Winnipeg
Imperial Oil Company
Summer heat dangers to babies and Baby's Own Tablets
Summer heat threatens infants with diarrhoea cholera infantum dysentery and colic. Prompt aid is crucial as death can follow. Mothers should use Baby's Own Tablets to regulate bowels and stomach. available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont for 25 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Safety First Billie Refutes Accusation in Houston Post
A brief exchange quoted from the Houston Post shows Billie denying an alleged wrongdoing, with the parenthetical remark indicating it is untrue. The dialogue captures a personal dispute or rumor without additional context or details.
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Pop
Billie
Houston Post
Revered Word in Old Testament Sparks Quiet Debate
A concise note traces the single occurrence of the term reverend in the Old Testament and cites a playful linguistic thought about substances that do not dissolve in water having no odor, leaving readers pondering language and smell.
It Makes a Difference If People Pay Or Do Them
A reflective line asserts that payment versus action matters, emphasizing accountability and personal responsibility in completing tasks and meeting obligations. The statement contrasts monetary commitment with direct effort, suggesting outcomes depend on the chosen approach.
Every dog has his day and the watchdog also has his night
A concise proverb notes that even watchdogs face times of vulnerability or overreach. The line contrasts daily canine diligence with occasional exposure to risk or consequence, implying justice can reach those who monitor and restrain.
Minard's Liniment Used by Physicians
A brief note states that Minard's Liniment is employed by physicians for treatment. The item implies professional endorsement and practical use by medical practitioners.
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Minard
Fountain pens tested by precision micrometer standards
A micro meter checks high grade fountain pens for defects. If any part exceeds a six hundredth of an inch out of tolerance the instrument marks the pen faulty.
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Gillett Company
Toponto
Sing Sing Prison
DR. Fowler
Yukon
Government Bulletin
Maxie
Minnie
Buffalo Commercial
Marie Belmont
Holland
Hostil
Cook
Torowto
W. N. UL
Marlss
Hi Clay Glover Co., Inc
West Bist Street
New York
USA
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