Pride in Canada underscores national achievements and prospects
A column defends Canada against pessimism, praising its youth, vast lands, and rising stature. It cites figures from science, transportation, medicine, entertainment, and industry, highlighting Canadians such as Bell, Banting, Mary Pickford, and James J. Hill, and asserts Canada will soon lead in wheat, auto production, and trade per capita.
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Canada
Dominion
Atlantic
Europe
C.P.R
Andrew Graham Bell
United States
New Zealand
Unfit to Live Must Die Verdict in Agri Remedy Ad
An old advertorial claims Putnam's Extractor cures corms and warts, asserting plants cannot live and promising a failed crop unless treated. It markets the remedy as reliable, priced at 25 cents and available at dealers.
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Putnam's
Pather Confesses Marriage Coup in Youthful Wit
The callow youth admits he has married her and declares they are two souls with a single thought. A sharp reply notes that one thought is more than the speaker ever saw in him before.
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Pather
How Dumdum Bullet Got Its Name
The hollow nosed bullets known as dumdum bullets derive their name from Dumdum town in British India. It was the Bengal Artillery headquarters in the early eighties. The Hague Conference banned their use by international agreement.
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Dumdum
British India
Bengal
Bengal Artillery
Minard's Liniment Aids Frog Research in Hospitals
The item notes that frogs are used in scientific research and that thousands are required annually in hospitals. It mentions Minard's Liniment in connection with these activities.
London Traffic Woes Prompt Plan For City Controls
Experts estimate tens of millions lost annually to congestion in London as officials consider a traffic regulation bill. 3,700 buses struggle through crowded streets with delays widening. Hyde Park Corner 53,500 vehicles per 12 hours, Piccadilly Circus 42,200, Trafalgar Square 41,000. Only the City of London bans heavy traffic on some main streets. Royal commissions have failed to find a solution.
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London
Lenton
House of Commons
Strand
Hyde Park Corner
Piccadilly
Trafalgar Square
City of London
Royal Commissions
Select Committees
Luxuries Consume Over Fourteen Million Pesos Since January
The Philippines has spent 14,273,332 pesos on luxury goods since the start of January. Automobiles account for the largest share, with diamonds precious stones perfumery and cosmetics also making a strong showing in the customs records.
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Philipines
Nova Scotian Describes Overcoming Trials With Pain Back
A Nova Scotian recounts overcoming persistent back pain and chest soreness with steady treatment and resilience. The account highlights personal struggle and gradual relief through consistent care and hopeful perseverance.
Nerviline touted as best remedy for cold and chest tightness
Miss Lucy Mosher writes Nerviline is the best cure for a cold sore throat and chest congestion. A Windsor, N. user claims fourteen remedies failed until Nerviline, used three times daily and as a gargle, fully restored. Advert says Nerviline is powerful and used in most homes for many ills. 35c bottle available today.
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Lucy Mosher
Windsor
Growth of Canada's Trade
Canada’s trade shows expansion as the three months ending June reach 462,544,458, up 110,841,056 from a year earlier. June alone totals 179,720,516, rising 44,944,732 year over year with domestic exports up about 50,000,000 and imports up about 61,000,000.
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Canada
Summer heat danger to babies and Dr Williams tablets
The notice warns that summer heat endangers infants with diarrhoea cholera infantum dysentery and colic. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario as prompt aid, stating 25 cents a box sold by dealers or by mail.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
A Bolt From the Blue Headline Sparks Copy Reader Critique
A Buffalo Express note describes a thief who stole cloth from a policeman’s home and fled in a peeve after the copy reader refused to header the story. The misfire prompts staff humor about headline decisions.
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Buffalo Express
Increased Capacity for Old Government Elevator
Contractors announce an extra 700000 bushels will be added to the old Government elevator, raising total storage to 2000000 bushels and scheduled for completion by September.
World motor show to feature cars from every nation
The Geneva exhibition plans to showcase automobiles from countries worldwide early next year. Organizers expect a diverse lineup highlighting global automotive design and innovation with many manufacturers presenting new models.
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Motor Carexi
Geneva
London Smog Reaches Peak As Soot Levels Mount
London suffers the smokiest atmosphere says experts with June daily averages around twenty tons of soot. On a recent day at 19 00 the capital reported about 70 tons. The coal fire keeps homes offices and factories belching smoke as open hearths remain popular over gas and electric heat.
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London
Pain Relief Promise in Dr Thomas Electric Oil
When neuralgia aches the nerves or lumbago cripples the back, use Dr Thomas Electric Oil. Rubbed in it quiets the pain and brings a sensation of ease and rest. A trial will establish faith in it.
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Thomas
English Girls Like West Win Sir Henry Thornton Scholars
Four young English girls, winners of the Sir Henry Thornton scholarship, spent seven weeks in Western Canada and headed to Guelph to study a short practical farming course at Ontario Agricultural College. They studied animal husbandry and other agricultural subjects at Manitoba Agricultural College and elected Prof. C. H. Lee as an honorary member of their federation.
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Sir Henry Thornton
Canada
Guelph
Ontario Agricultural College
Manitoba Agricultural College
Prof
C. H. Lee
Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs of
Great Britain
Winnipeg
Horseshoe industry revival draws delegates at Cincinnati
At the 36th annual convention of the International Union of Journeymen Horseshoers in Cincinnati delegates heard that many industrial firms once again use horses for short hauls. The older method is cited as cheaper, prompting renewed interest in the horse’s role.
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Cincinnati
International Union of Journeymen Horseshoers
Indian spider’s web holds over forty thousand meshes
An Indian spider’s web six inches wide was found to contain over 41 500 meshes. It is difficult to convince the head of the house that two heads are better than one.
Startling theory mocks daily teeth scrubbing by a famed doctor
Sir John O Conor argues in The Lancet that excessive brushing with stiff bristles and harsh dentifrices causes many illnesses from pyorrhea to appendicitis. He says mild cleaning with soft brushes is acceptable and warns against putting anything in the mouth that would shame the stomach.
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Sir John O’conor
K.B.E
the Lancet
John
Remarkable Prince of Wales Praised by Duke of Portland
The Duke of Portland lauds the Prince of Wales at a Nottinghamshire miners welfare centre opening. He notes the prince works ten hours daily, never spares himself, and shows strong spirits and interest in the people.
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Prince of Wales
Duke of Portland
Miners’ Welfare
Nottinghamshire
Duke
Dr Kellogg Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The notice declares asthma as a thief in the night and promotes Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a remarkable preparation. It claims rapid relief and potential permanent cure with persistent use, advising to take no substitute.
Peat Fuel Plans Reported for Latvia and Estonia
Latvia plans to use peat bogs covering 2 400 square miles as fuel and Estonia, with 1 990 square miles, aims to do the same. Officials say the move could impact energy supply and industry by expanding domestic fuel sources.
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Latvia
Esthenia
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