World happenings briefly told
The National Assembly met at Angora and elected Mustapha Kemal Pasha President. Wages of miners in Ruler pits to rise 245 percent retroactive to August. Only five of 1,186,479,000 English rail travelers in 1922 were killed. Empress of Canada passengers sheltered from typhoons near leaving Hong Kong. Typhoon at Macao drowned and damaged many. German rationing mirrors war days due to meat and essentials scarcity. Captain Arthur Moore shot in battle with rum pirates. Russia exported 600,000 tons of grain. Germany took two thirds. Canadian Merchant Marine to start monthly service Vancouver to Avonmouth. Tom Moore named Canada's labor representative to Geneva conference. Ismet Pasha arrived in Constantinople after Lausanne talks. greeted by crowds and illuminated ceremonies.
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National Assembly
Angora
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Victoria
B.C
Hong Kong
Macao
China
Glenenkirchen
J. Scott Hankansen
Nova Scotia
Arthur Moore
Weymouth
Russia
Hamburg
Germany
Vancouver
Merchant Marine
Avonmouth
England
Tom Moore
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Executive Council
Geneva
Ismet Pasha
Constantinople
Lausanne
United States
Gypsum Production in Canada Reaches 559,265 Tons in 1922
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canadian gypsum shipments for 1922 totaling 559,265 tons worth 2,160,898 dollars, up 172,715 tons and 375,360 dollars from 1921. Western provinces quarried 39,147 tons in Manitoba and 100 tons in British Columbia.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
British Columbia
How British Bagged 13 German U-Boats
Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes revealed a war secret at Folkestone about the destruction of thirteen German submarines. He cited October 1917 events when a U-boat blown up in Waterford Harbor yielded key intelligence. The plan involved a long line of small craft manned by 150 fishing crews, forcing German subs to lie at the bottom of the channel between Folkestone and Cape Griz Nez, reducing weekly English merchant vessel losses by five to six thousand tons.
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Folkestone
Roger Keyes
Roger
Waterford Harbor
Rair
Straits of Dover
Admiralty
Cape Griz Nez
Nerviline advertised as home remedy for colds and illnesses
An old advertisement touts Nerviline as a safe home remedy for aches colds and minor ailments. It promises quick relief for sore chests throats cramps colic and diarrhoea with vigorous rubbing and claims suitability for all ages priced at 35 cents at dealers.
Ogilvy Flour Plant Marked Tenth Anniversary at Medicine Hat
The Ogilvy Flour Milling Company celebrated ten years since its Medicine Hat plant opened. The plant now produces about 2,500 barrels of flour daily at full capacity, and since it began operations it has shipped more than five million barrels.
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Ogilvy Flour Milling Company
Medicine Hat
Its Quality Sells It Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Ad
The copy extols Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a trusted remedy and praises its rapid healing for cuts burns and inflammatory pains. It attributes widespread public favor to its usefulness and longstanding effectiveness since its introduction.
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Dr. Thomas
Problems Of Moving Huge Grain Crop
The article explains grain car distribution as crucial to Western Canada wheat moving to world markets. It notes CN Railways in Winnipeg monitor and manage loaded and empty cars, mobilize engines and cars, and perform maintenance months before September to ensure a smooth flow to meet growing demand.
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Western
Canada
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Amundsen Plans New Pole Flight Base In Spitzbergen
Capt Roald Amundsen, forced to abandon a Alaska to Spitzbergen North Pole attempt, signals a new try using Spitzbergen as base. Coast Guard cutter Bear reports arrival at St Paul Alaska from Point Barrow and Wainwright where he established his base.
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Roald Amundsen
Alaska
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Coastguard
Bear
St. Paul
Point Barrow
Wainwright
Fair and honorable dealing between nations
An essay argues that peace rests on fair dealing rather than arms. It contrasts the United States and Canada with old world distrust, suggesting both countries can pursue friendship and mutual luck on the road of destiny.
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United States
Canada
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Alberta Coal Shipment Heads East for Ontario Demonstration
A 6000 ton shipment of Alberta coal begins moving to Ontario at seven dollars per ton for a demonstration in eastern centres. Howard Stutchbury, Provincial Trade Commissioner, leads the distribution from Drumheller, Edmonton, Pembina and Yellowhead Pass coal fields.
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Ontario
Alberta
Canadian National Railways
Howard Stutchbury
Drumheller
Edmonton
Pembina
Yellowhead Pass
Iron ore shipments in Lake Superior hit season high
Movement of iron ore from the Lake Superior district this season reaches 26,596,731 tons by July 31, the largest since 1918, with analysts predicting total eastbound tonnage may reach 60,000,000 tons and possibly match the wartime record of 62,011,000 tons.
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Lake Superior
Manitoba Cattle Loan Company forms to aid farmers
The Manitoba Cattle Loan Company Limited is formed to advance funds to farmers for buying cattle to feed. It aims to encourage production of high grade stock for market. A. R. Speers serves as president with D. M. Johnson on the executive, bringing railway and agricultural expertise.
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Manitoba Cattle Loan Company, Limited
A. R. Speers
Manitoba
D. M. Johnson
Canadian National Railway
Science and medicine shine at surgery congress
Neville Chamberlain as Health Minister praises science and medicine for life expectancy gains and lower death rates over twenty years. He cites death rate drop from 17 to under 13 per 1000 and life expectancy up by ten years while infant mortality falls from 133 to 77 per 1000 despite urban overcrowding. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator billed as relief for suffering children with lasting effects.
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Neville Chamberlain
Population Figures Show Foreign Firms in China Rise
In China there are 3 940 Japanese business firms and 152 848 Japanese, 1 141 Russian firms and 96 727 Russians, 725 British firms and 11 855 Englishmen, 377 American firms and 153 Americans. The text notes the growing Russian population as a sign of shared economic interests with Russia and mentions French Portuguese and Germans thereafter.
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China
Russia
Debt Paid by Seven Rent Cake in Hamburg Loan
A Hamburg capitalist lent 10 000 marks to a baker on a mortgage years ago. Recently the baker settled the loan with a seven rent cake, closing the debt.
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Hamburg
Tree line advances into prairie lands says Ottawa official
Arch Mitchell head of the Canadian Forestry car reports to the Edmonton Bulletin that aspen park land has moved 60 to 100 miles in twelve years. He notes shelter from aspens now hosts evergreens with spruce growing on prairie bluffs about forty miles from other spruce stands, forecasting broad welfare gains.
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Prairies
Arch Mitchell
Edmonton Bulletin
Mitchell
Aspen Park
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Endorsed
Mr. Fred Palmer of Brantford Ontario shares relief from chronic diarrhea using Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. The ad claims instant relief for bowel trouble in adults and children and urges buying only the 50 cent bottle made by The T Milburn Co. Limited Toronto.
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Fred Palmer
Dalhousie St
Brantford
Ont
Dr. Fowler
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Aft smokestack of Levia thian a 5367 gallon water tank
Reporters note the rear smokestack of the Levia thian is actually a 5367 gallon water tank, claimed as the largest afloat. Admirers wonder why the stack never emits smoke.
Alberta population growth 1901 to 1921 reachs 587644
Over twenty years Alberta’s population jumped from 73000 in 1901 to 587644 in 1921. Sixty percent of residents are of British origin.
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Alberta
Average age at death of U.S. presidents is 69
A statistical note states that the mean age of U.S. presidents at their death is 69 years. The figure reflects historical lifespans across the presidency and highlights longevity trends among leaders.
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The
United States
Population Near Vesuvius Reaches Near Hundred Thousand
The article notes that nearly 100,000 people live on the slopes and skirts of Mount Vesuvius, highlighting the dense population in the volcano’s surrounding areas.
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Vesuvius
Britain tops world shipping according to chamber report
London critic Herbert N Casson reviews the British Chamber of Shipping annual, noting fish ships are the busiest, Britain holds about one third of global ships yet only one eighteenth of idle tonnage, with 12 million idle tons worldwide and 711 thousand in British ports.
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Herbet N. Casson
London
Boston
British Chamber of Shipping
England
Toronto Globe
Saskatchewan Grain Seed Requirements Report
Saskatchewan will need 32 million bushels of grain annually to seed about 21 million acres, says Field Crops Commissioner M. P. Tullis. Wheat accounts for 20 million bushels, oats 10 million, rye 1 million, barley 700 thousand, and flax 300 thousand.
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Saskatchewan
M. P. Tullis
Cholera infantum remedy from Baby's Own Tablets
Cholera infantum is a fatal childhood ailment that strikes in summer. Baby's Own Tablets claim to regulate bowels and soothe the stomach, preventing summer illnesses. The manufacturer guarantees safety, with no opiates or narcotics, and sells at 25c a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville by mail or at medicine dealers.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Four Climbers Reach Summit of Mount Mary Vaux
Four adventurers from Chicago and Ohio ascend Mount Mary Vaux after six weeks in rough wilderness. Douglas Sutherland Ben Herzberg Dr Emily J Widdercomb and Miss Mary Blakeslee reach the 10 000 foot peak near Jasper despite locals calling the climb impossible.
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Chicago
Ohio
Jasper
Mount Mary Vaux
Douglas Sutherland
The
Civic Federation of Chicago
Ben Herzberg
Emily J. Widdercomb
Kent
Mary Blakeslee
Medina
Bruce Otto
Mary Vaux
Canadian National Rockies
Tobacco Cultivation in England Aims for Revival
England officially forbade tobacco until 1910. By 1913 about 140 acres were grown. Postwar hardship challenged the industry, but signs point to improvement and a hoped rise of British tobacco in world markets.
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England
Indians’ Valuable Fur Catch
A spring catch of sea skins by Indians on Vancouver Island was shipped to Vancouver for transfer to London. The parcel valued at 30,000 is described as a valuable fur haul from the west coast.
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Vancouver Island
Vancouver
London
Immigration figures rise for new settlers to Canada
Immigration returns for the year show a large increase in arrivals from Great Britain the United States and European nations. Strong influx from multiple regions raises overall settler totals and signals notable demographic shifts.
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Canada
Great Britain
United States
Winnipeg Adopts Dustless Street Cleaning System
Winnipeg becomes the first city to use a dry dustless street sweeper after trials show water and wet sweeping fail to prevent dust. Designer Mr Blaney, once a Winnipeg resident, led the development and the equipment has been purchased following city demonstrations.
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Winnipeg
Blaney
Stop the Cough with Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil
Coughing results from irritation in the respiratory passages due to inflammation of the mucous membrane. Treatment with Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil will relieve the inflammation and commonly stop the cough. Try it and be satisfied.
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Thomas
Incorporation Sought for Far North Saskatchewan Village
Incorporation application filed for a village at Big River Saskatchewan by settlers north of Prince Albert. Once formed it will be the province's northernmost village. Settlers began decades ago with lumbering interests later bought out locally. lumbering and fishing drive the community as railway access is lacking for extensive grain farming.
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Saskatchewan
Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs
Big River
Sask
Prince Albert
United States Flag Redesign Ratios Announced
The Stars and Stripes will be altered nationwide and in embassies to use a revised flag design. The change is mainly proportional, reducing length by about 12.1 percent and changing the length to breadth ratio from 1.90 to 1 to 1.67 to 1. The new design will be implemented in the United States and abroad.
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United States
Memorial to Columbus Proposed Lighthouse on Santo Domingo
It has been proposed to erect the largest lighthouse in the world on Santo Domingo as a memorial to Christopher Columbus, funded and supported by the twenty republics of the western hemisphere.
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Santo Domingo
Christopher Columbus
Hemisphere
Minard’s Liniment for Corns Heads to Public Sale
A damaged notice lists a public sale action for Minard’s Liniment for Corns. Names of local officials and sale details are readable, but specifics are fragmentary. The item appears in a local newspaper notice format with standard auction language.
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Gillett S
Gillett’s
LYE
Gillett
W. N. UL
Keyes
Europe
Cattle Loan Association
Minard
Tawa
Martos
Britain
Basi
Mt. Mary Vaux
Columbus
Chase
Edmonson, Bates & Co. Limited
Dominion Express
Berkeley
California N.B
Keed Ae Ryan
Kendall
Kemisil
Jas
J. Kendall Company
Enosburg
U.S.A
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