Unknown Australia Expedition Maps Vast North West Reach
An expeditionary party backed by a West Australian railway league and the Commonwealth government travelled 1500 miles by steamer and 1000 miles by motorcar in north western Australia. They found a vast belt east of the Leopold ranges into the Northern Territory, potentially supporting 20 million sheep if opened by rail. The party noted none of the sheep were in poor condition during the driest season on record.
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West Australian Railway League
Commonwealth
Western Australia
Leopold Ranges
Northern Territory
Northern Australia
Bowling alley owner defends strike agitator label
A local bowing alley owner becomes a focal point as a strike agitator stance draws attention. The owner argues assignment of blame is unfair given his business ties and community role. He contends labor actions are complex and linked to wider economic issues.
Wash Day Trials and Backache Plague Homes
Wash day and sweeping bring back strain and kidney strain. The article notes pains in the back rheumatism and general weakness from household chores and the poison in the system. It portrays wash day as the least welcome day of the week.
Danish Scientist Leads Long Greenland Expedition
Lange Koch, a young Danish scientist and polar explorer, heads a two year expedition aiming to study Greenland and assert Danish sovereignty. He plans to reach Ingieheld Gulf by motorship and, with Eskimo teammates except one mechanic, establish a depot 250 miles northeast. Henry Ford provides an ice crawling tractor for the venture.
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North Point
Greenland
Lange Koch
Koch
Krad Rastrmssen
Ingieheld Gulf
Henry Ford
Atonic for the nerves says a noted specialist
A nervous system expert warns that worry and overwork drain blood and speedily exhaust the nerves. He says the real remedy lies in building rich blood rather than sedatives and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to restore strength, mood, and sleep.
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Dr. Williams
The Test editorial on world peace and American duty
The New York Tribune editorial warns that world peace is in peril as Poland faces a Russian backed assault. It urges active American leadership and a genuine league to enforce peace, criticizing aloofness and calling for firm, principled action rather than mere rhetoric.
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The
New York Tribune
Russia
Poland
League
Washington
Danton
Marion
Ludendorff Proposes Massive Army for Return of Territories
General Ludendorff reportedly offered the British charge d affaires in Berlin to raise an army of 1,500,000 to fight Bolsheviks in Russia in exchange for Germany regaining Posen and nullifying Versailles Treaty clauses on Danzig and the Polish corridor.
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Ludendorff
Berlin
Russia
Germany
Posen
Danzig
Drift Mine Threat in Atlantic Foreshore Waters
A drifting German mine floats on the surface of the Atlantic between the Delaware and Chesapeake Capes posing a danger to coastwise and foreign shipping. The mine was planted by German marines during their surprise visit in 1918.
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Atlantic
Delaware and
Chesapeake Capes
Air route landmarks found for trans-Canada flight
Captain C McEwen of the Canada Air Board, after five weeks touring the Rockies, located landing places at 100 mile intervals between Calgary and Vancouver. He notes a drome must be near a railroad for fuel. McEwen aims to fly Halifax to Vancouver and back in six days.
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C. McFwen
Canada Air Board
Rocky Mountains
Calgary
Vancouver
McEwen
Halifax
Even a Bad Man Can Show Hints on Being Good
A reflective piece argues that even notorious figures can impart lessons in virtue. It suggests behavior matters more than reputation and urges readers to seek moral guidance from unexpected sources.
Nature Helps to Kill Insects in Australia
Pearson's Weekly explains that Australia will receive a consignment of a natural enemy of the blowfly the bluebottle. The pest caused three million pounds of sheep losses in 1917 and a sealed method by using their enemies could curb outbreaks. A similar successful release of the cardinal ladybird in California controlled an orange scale plague after import from Australia.
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Australia
California
Orange District
Pearson’s Weekly
Local Essay Contest Highlights Animal Rescue Tales
In Minneapolis 204 schoolchildren entered an Animal Rescue League essay contest for prizes totaling 35 dollars. Stories praised actions involving horses cats dogs and other animals with eight mentioning horses, fourteen cats, twenty four other animals, and 158 dogs.
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Animal Rescue League of
Minneapolis
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Promoted for Nervous Health
An advertisement urges women to restore health by Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. It cites relief from irritability dizziness hot flushes and weakness and quotes Mrs P H Ryan of Sand Point Nova Scotia praising six boxes of the remedy. The price is listed and orders are mailed from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
P. H. Ryan
Sand Point
N.S
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ancient Jewels Then Carved Wood Ivory Overlaid with Metal
Ancient craftsmen carved wood and ivory and overlaid pieces with metal though none of their works survive. The note records persistent methods and materials used by ancient Jewish artisans.
First Around the World Flight Likely by American or Briton
Article notes three or four Americans and at least two British airmen pursuing a world circumnavigation. Route choice eases polar risk but cost is enormous. Italy’s Rome to Japan flight cited at £48,000, orbit cost could reach about one million pounds.
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Masiero and
Ferrarin
Rome
Japan
Minard's Liniment Endorsed by Captain Desjardin
Captain F R Desjardin of St Andre Kamouraska highly endorses Minard's Liniment as the best remedy for everyday ailments and accidents. He would not voyage without it even at a dollar a bottle.
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Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
Minard
F. R. Desjardin
Scr
Storke
St. Andre
Kamouraska
Lincoln Statue Elihu Root Echoes Enduring UK US Alliance
A Vancouver Province excerpt credits Elihu Root with praising Lincoln’s statue to Britain. It argues shared foundations of liberty and justice bind the United States and Great Britain, despite occasional policy clashes. The piece frames mutual respect as the strongest bond beyond rhetoric.
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Elihu Root
United States
Lincoln
Great Britain
Britain
Republic
Vancouver Province
Build Up The Small Town
A Rural New Yorker editorial urges readers to focus on strengthening small towns like Hall's Corners rather than expanding big cities. It argues the country and local communities, not metropolitan centers, hold America's true future and calls on residents to back and grow their town.
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Hall’s
New York
America
New Yorker
Warts Treated With Holloway’s Corn Cure Promoted
An advertisement notes warts are disfigurements that disappear when treated with Holloway's Corn Cure, promising effective relief.
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Holloway
Great Feet For Walking Camel Foot Adaptability Highlighted
A comparison notes the camel's feet as soft cushions well suited to rough terrain. It contrasts with horses which wear out three sets of shoes on a Sahara journey, while the camel's feet remain unscathed.
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Sahara
A Pill for All Seasons Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills
An advertisement touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as effective in all seasons and latitudes. The copy claims they withstand any climate, stay fresh and strong, and aid the dyspeptic who should carry them everywhere.
War not ended as Bolshevik advance tightens supply
The Buffalo Express warns Poland faces a winter of starvation due to harvest destruction from the Bolshevist push. Italy reports a large wheat shortage with no near remedy. The note comes nearly two years after Germany’s surrender, blaming failures to end the war in both East and West and the attempt to replace the old league with a new one.
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Poland
Italy
Germany
League of Nations
Buffalo Express
Dentists Match Ends Likely In Draw
A playful clash between two dentists hints at a draw as neither side shows a clear advantage. Both providers bring steady technique and steady hands, suggesting a balanced encounter likely to finish without a winner.
Diamond Dyes Ad Encourages Proper Dye Use
A vintage advertisement urges consumers to insist on Diamond Dyes to avoid streaks and ruined fabric. The copy emphasizes following the directions on the package and promotes Diamond Dyes as the reliable choice for dyeing materials.
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief
A warranty style ad claims Freezone stops corn pain instantly and lets the corn lift away with the finger. It states a small bottle costs a few cents and works on all corn types without soreness.
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief by Kellogg
A testimonial touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as delivering marked relief from asthma symptoms. The account claims breathing normalizes and bronchial tubes clear, calling the remedy invaluable and worth its cost to users.
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J. D Kellogg
Canadian railway expert to lead Mexico rail reconstructions
Sir George Bury, longtime vice president and cargo manager at Canadian Passerwiy and Vancouver pulp interests, is invited to head the reconstruction and management of Mexico's national railways. He plans to consult in New York with the bondholders' committee before possible takeover. Bury, famed for operating and construction work, previously aided Allied efforts in Russia during the war.
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Sir George Bury
Stowageer
Vancouver
National Railways of
Mexico
Sir George
New York
Bury
Russia
Patriotism of the office seeker praised as greatest ever
A brief editorial touts the patriotism of an office seeker as the greatest seen, praising civic duty and public spirit in a strong, concise assessment. The piece highlights commitment to the nation and resonates with voters seeking principled leadership.
Moscow Fire of 350 Years Ago Records World Death Toll
The article notes a historic Moscow blaze described as the world’s record event, with an estimated 200000 people perishing in the inferno. It frames the disaster as a defining catastrophe in history and highlights its extraordinary death toll.
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Moscow
Fame Thirst Leads Man to Endless Scratching
A terse maxim notes that a man craving fame remains restless and unsettled, his ongoing quest driving constant self doubt and perpetual effort without lasting satisfaction.
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