World Happenings Briefly Told
King George knights the Prince of Wales. Prince Yoriito Higashi dies at Hajima aged 65. U S shipping liquor sale outside three mile limit to be ruled by Attorney General Smugh erty. Since the assassination of Field Marshal Wilson and Dr. Rathenas both President Millerand and Premier Poinware are closely guarded. Germany endures spy fever with 400 espionage cases in four years. Earl of Cypres conferred on Field Marshal Viscount French by King George. Canadian maple leaves placed on graves at Shorncliffe. memorials in London and Belfast. CPR paid $2200 for False Creek bridge removal to aid vessel movement. L. I. Reid trains carrier pigeons for a plane survey by Spanish River Pulp and Paper Co. Six pigeons already fly 30 miles Sault Ste Marie to Searchmont in 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Wilson
Walter Rathenas
Millerand
Poinware
Germany
Something Special for the Fair Motorist
A new Invelis design is shown for motorists featuring chiffon and a panel veil. Elastic ends create a sleeve like fit that slips over the hand.
Prohibit Gold for Another Year
A Canada Gazette proclamation extends the export ban on gold coin bullion and fine bars for another year under wartime measures. The extension lasts until July 1, 1923 unless terminated earlier by proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Gazette
Nerviline touted for neuralgia pain relief easing soreness
An advertisement promotes Nerviline for neuralgia sciatica and rheumatism claiming a warm deep soothing effect that relieves pain quickly and leaves the user without soreness. Large 35¢ bottles sold everywhere.
Putnam's Corn Extractor touted as painless relief
An ad page hyping Putnam's Corn Extractor claims it removes painful corns without pain for 25 cents. The copy jokes about corns and mentions a low temperature cooking process. A stray note says University of Illinois investigators succeeded in obtaining a grade of Otak coal fragments lacking coking properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
University of Iilinois
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Relief From Deafness
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and promises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy. It describes the product as acting on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation, with free circulars from F. S. Cheney & Co. Also includes a brief note on asthma remedies and long-standing medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Alt Druggista
FF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Desire to have own way voiced by Willie in Scotsman
The Edinburgh Scotsman quotes Willie preferring to always have his own way. The dialogue presents a playful exchange with Uncle John-Willie and Small Willie voicing self assurance in a humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle John
Willie
Japanese Railways Provide Tree Newspapers To Passengers
A number of Japanese railways supply passengers with tree newspapers, offering eco friendly reading material during travel. The initiative highlights environmental awareness and corporate sustainability efforts across railway operators.
There Is Danger in Watery Blood
An anaemia warning explains its stealthy onset and dangers from overwork or confinement. Dr Williams Pink Pills are claimed to boost red blood cells and oxygen delivery, with a testimonial from Miss Ma D Kelly of Charlottetown and instructions to buy by mail. The ad ends with a remark about not calling a man a fool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Williams
Williams
Ma D. Kelly
Charlottetown
Dr Williams
Dr. Williams
Short Course for Publishers at Manitoba College
The first Short Course and Conference for Newspaper Publishers at Manitoba Agricultural College in August last year proved valuable and enjoyable. This year’s event will run four days starting August 8, with expanded plans, more engagement, and increased community service value. A newspaper competition for towns under 4000, July advertising service cup, and a gold watch for best local news service will be awarded, with duties and entertainments for attendees and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural College
Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Lake Superior
British Columbia
Linotype Company
Sales Managers’ Association of Canada
Toronto Type Foundry Co., Limited
Canada Tops in Per Capita Trade Among League Nations
Sir Charles Gordon told the League of Nations committee that Canada ranks first in commerce per head of population, fourth in total imports and exports, and third in export trade, trailing only Great Britain and France among thirty four nations represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Charles Gordon
Canada
Nations
Great Britain
France
Discover Ancient Village Unearthed in Devon
Archaeologists uncover a prehistoric site at Sidmouth, Devon, exposing over 300 neolithic artifacts including flint weapons adzes and a portrait flake. David Chambers reports to the British Museum with findings suggesting long term occupation before Christ and linking to Wallace's described primitive traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidmouth
Devon
Alfred Russell Wallace
David Chambers
British Museum
Circle Tours Through the Canadian Pacific Rockies
Travel ad touts a mountain and inland water trip crossing Banff Lake Louise Field Glacier Arrowhead steamer on Arrow and Kootenay Lakes. Stops include West Robson and Nelson. journey can run in reverse at low cost. Canadian Pacific ticket agents offer full details.
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Banff
Lake Louise
Field and Glacier
Arrowhead
Arrow
Kootenay Lakes
West Robson
Nelson
Canadian Pacific
Commons approves 130000 to settle Prince Rupert creditors
The House of Commons passed a supplementary estimate of 130000 to settle creditor claims against the Prince Rupert Drydock Company tied to the construction of the steam ships Scottisher and Britisher at fifty cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert Drydock Company
Scottisher
Britisher
House of Commons
Prince Charles of Belgium aboard ship with Prince of Wales
The item notes Prince Charles of Belgium was aboard the battleship that carried the Prince of Wales to India, described as a mid shipman on the vessel.
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Prince Charles of
Belgium
Prince of Wales
India
Very Close Gown Comment Sparks Humorous Exchange
A fragment shows a light exchange about gowns with a husband who humorously prefers clothing to cling for years. The snippet includes an ad line for Minard's Liniment for Burns and related products.
Tanlac credited with eight-year stomach relief for Syracuse woman
Mrs. Frank Wilkie of 229 Cedar Street Syracuse recalls years of severe stomach trouble and heartburn before Tanlac transformed her health. She previously served as matron at the State Reformatory in Industry New York and says her appetite returns and sleep is sound now. Tanlac sold by all good druggists.
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RS. Frank Wilkie
Syracuse, N. Y
State Reformatory At
Industry
N. Y
Frank Wilkie
Cedar St
Syracuse
Wilkie
Buffalo
State Reformatory
Dave
Tanlac
Yaniac
All Good Druggtata
Unclear Text on Genius Eye Description
Fragmentary note discusses eye clarity and brightness as indicators of mental ability. The passage references "dhia" as an eye sign of intellect, but overall meaning is obscured and author intent remains uncertain.
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Dhia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gillett Company
Toronto
King George
Knight of the
Thistle
Yoriito Higashi
Hajima
United States Shipping Board
Smugherty
Earl
United Kingdom
Earl of
Shorneliffe Cemetery
Talbot
Lord Roberts
Ryerson
Laondon
Ontario
James Craig
Ulster
London
Helfast Pariament
Field Marshal Wilson
Belfast
Grierson
Dominion
Canadian Pacific Railway
False Creek
Vancouver
CPR
B.C
Rossland
Cascade
Kootenay
Liverpool
England
Los Angeles
Cal
J.D. Kellogg
FOR
Canadian Postum Cereal
Stan
Circle
Canadian Pacific Rockies
C.P.R
Minard
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Chip
Fema
Cad
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