World Happenings Briefly Told
Yields are good for Indians on Saskatchewan reserves per Indian commissioner W M Graham. Wireless gear planned for German express trains and hotels as receivers. Canadian export drops July emergency tariff act. Pacific shipyard wage strike ends. Panama accepts Costa Rica in Coto dispute. Sweden's 1920 population tops 5.9 million, up 57k. Catharine MacKay dies at Winnipeg Beach. brother John M MacKay of Saskatchewan noted. Ducks banded near Lindsay reach Trinidad. two Alberta birds traveled from New York. General Cockburn dies at ninety. Baron Byng joins Ottawa Rotary Club honorary membership. Russian famine relief hampered by workers' malnutrition. Famine worsens, hindering able-bodied labor.
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for alleviate bowel ailments including diarrhoea and dysentery. It claims long market presence and warns against substitutes. A testimonial from Samuel Buckler reports relief after using the product. The genuine bottle price is 0o, offered by The T Milburn Co Limited in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S
Western Canada
Canadian pool urged to defend live stock industry
Western editor and rancher Peterson calls for a Canadian pool of government reps bankers breeders and capitalists to defend the livestock industry amid Western Canada conditions He urges immediate diplomatic talks with the United States for free entry of animals and animal products and argues Canada could fund a $100000000 pool if the public supported the plan to access the Chicago market and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CW. Peterson
Canada
United States
Chicago
Woman Homesteader May Hazlett Builds Canadian Farm
May V Hazlett an Englishwoman living alone on a Touchwood Hills Saskatchewan homestead for four years has built a successful farm. Her brother fell at Vimy Ridge. she ran the land as stenographer-turned-farmer and now owns horses cattle and over one hundred acres. She plans to marry and bring her fiancé to the Saskatchewan farm and advocates homesteads for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
May V. Hazlett
Touchwood Hills
Vimy Ridge
Miss Hazlett
England
Saskatchewan
Mothers Praise Mother Graves Worm Exterminator
Mothers bless Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for easing children’s suffering and restoring health. The testimonial notes relief for little ones and gratitude toward the product.
Magnificent Panorama From Start To Finish
A promotional piece inviting travel to the Canadian Rockies via the Canadian Pacific Railway. It touts scenic wonders, resort options at Banff Lake Louise Glacier Emerald Lake and more, and highlights summer fares, three daily trains, and the deluxe Trans-Canada Limited with optional routes and stopovers.
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Glay
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Canadian Pacific
Banff
Lake Louise
Glacier
Emerald Lake
Lake Wapta
Lake Windermere
Canadian Rockies
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sweden Seeks Wheat via Vancouver Trade Board
A Stockholm broker asked the Vancouver Board of Trade about Canada exporting wheat to Sweden. It is believed some wheat shipped from this port to Europe via the Panama Canal could find a market in Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Board of Trade
Stockholm
Canada
Sweden
Europe
Parama Canal
Woman Hurls Stone. Bachelor Caught with Baby Sparks Debate
An incident described as highly awkward features a woman throwing a stone and a bachelor suddenly holding a baby. Eyewitnesses report mixed reactions as bystanders try to interpret the scene. Authorities caution about potential misinterpretation of the actions and encourage calm reflection.
Miss Green Debuts at Ball Game Pitcher Impresses Fans
The Boston Transcript notes Miss Green attends her first ball game while praising the pitcher. He nearly strikes out the club with his throws, delivering a splendid performance in a lively debut atmosphere.
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Miss Green
Boston Transcript
The Pawnshop’s One Redeeming Feature: A Ticket
A short note notes that the only redeeming aspect of the pawnshop is the ticket system. The line implies a practical benefit tied to receipts or vouchers rather than the shop itself. The mention suggests a limited advantage amid broader concerns about the shop.
Prairie Hedge Dreams Nourish Western Gardens
W Macoun horticulturist at Dominion Experimental Farms predicts prairies will bloom with gardens once windbreak hedges are planted. He cites caragana hedges from Ottawa and the farms' work spreading to homes. He notes aim to develop earlier fruit and vegetable varieties for windswept prairies.
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W. Macoun
Dominion Experimental Farms
Dominion
Macoun
John Macoun
Ottawa
Russia
Department of Agriculture
Postage Meter Machine Demonstrated In New York
A New York exhibit shows a postage meter machine enabling individuals to print their own stamps. The device, approved by the post office, prints a 2 cent postage mark on a stamp-sized square and is reset only by post office authorities after the user has paid for a set number of stamps.
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New York
National City Bank
Post Office Department
U. S
Post Office
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Endorsed For Home Care
The Family Physician notes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a reliable home remedy for easing inflammatory pains and healing cuts scratches bruises and sprains. It suggests keeping the remedy in the family medicine chest to save fees.
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Thomas
Half Million POWs Remain in Germany and Russia
Report notes about 500000 prisoners of war still held in Germany and Russia. Officials warn on conditions and repatriation timelines amid postwar assessments and international pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Canned Fruit Caper: Struggle to Open Lids Highlighted
A lighthearted note focuses on the effort of opening canned fruit lids, capturing a small everyday challenge and its comic frustration. The piece frames the task as the real work behind preserving fruit, rather than the canning itself.
Toronto Woman Reports Relief From Irregular Menstruation
Mrs J F Peasy of Toronto Ontario describes years of weakness headaches and draggir down pains. After trying physicians and medicines she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained health enabling her to manage home and work again. She encourages other women to try the product.
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Peasey
Lydia E. Pinkham
Toronto
J. F. Peasy
Ontario
Pain In The Loins Driven Out Quickly
An advertisement extols Nerviline Liniment as a powerful remedy for inflammatory pain in the loins and adjacent tissues. It promises rapid relief through deep penetration into soft tissue and asserts it is five times stronger than rival products, sold in 35 cent bottles.
Oil staking along Mackenzie River nears Arctic Circle
Oil claims have been staked along the Mackenzie River from south of Fort Norman to near Good Hope. The staking extends about 150 miles, tightly along the river in the territory, but not continuous across the full length.
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Mackenzie River
Arctic Circle
Fort Norman
Edmonton
Good Hope
Painful Neuralgia and Sciatica Relief Advertisement
Painful neuralgia is described as nerve pain anywhere in the body with sciatica named for sciatic nerve involvement. The cure claims to come from enriched blood through Dr Williams Pink Pills, advertised as a nerve tonic. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 50 cents per box or six boxes for $2.50.
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Dr. Willams
Dr. Williams
Cape Coat with Brown Silk Crepe and Velvet Hat
A fall fashion note describes a heavy silk crepe cape coat in rich brown with a gold lined cape, wide sleeves trimmed in beaver, a high crush collar, and a matching brown velvet hat adorned with golden ribbon flowers. The design emphasizes dramatic cape drama and coordinated accessories.
Atlaswede Clover Harvest Report at University Farm
Red clover Atlaswede, a new variety from the University of Edmonton farm, yields ten to six tons per acre. The plant grows thirty to thirty six inches tall with a fine stem and makes excellent fodder.
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University Farm
Edmonton
Man's Enduring Spirit Amid Prolonged Struggles
The Westminster Gazette argues that communities and individuals show extraordinary endurance. It cites sieges of hunger, long strikes, and economic hardship as evidence that despite dire conditions the public remains resilient and hopeful.
Of Course Not Lions Eat Oranges Riddle
A playful dialogue shows Millie and Willie debating fruit and a lion's share with a motherly nudge and a pun about lions not eating oranges.
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Millie
Willie
Promote Local Spending To Help Town Merchants
A call to shoppers to spend money at home to support town merchants and strengthen the local economy. The message emphasizes keeping funds in the community and benefiting nearby businesses.
Babies choose parents to end poverty says editor
A satirical line argues poverty could vanish if babies could select their parents. The comment mocks social planning and highlights debate over welfare and family choice in a provocative tone.
Why Take a Government Job When Appointees Must Earn Their Salaries
The piece questions the propriety of appointing officials who now must earn their federal salaries, arguing the requirement undermines the incentive to pursue public service. It probes the tension between political appointments and fiscal accountability.
Half a Billion Dollar Wheat Crop Forecast
The Financial Times reports Western Canada faces its most valuable wheat harvest, estimating a yield worth at least half a billion dollars. Strong yields and high prices boost the region's agriculture outlook for the year.
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The
Financial Times
West
Miller's Worm Powders Safe for Delicate Children
Miller's Worm Powders can do no injury to the most delicate child Any child or infant in adolescence infested with worms can take this preparation without a qualm of the stomach and will find in it a sure relief and full protection from these pests responsible for much sickness and suffering.
Capitalist inquiry on large scale wheat farming in Canada
Paul O'Leary leading Central American capitalists visited Calgary to study wheat growing potential in western Canada. The group plans to operate thirty thousand acres if feasible, exploring investment and production opportunities.
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Paul O'Leary
Calgary
Deaf and Dumb Language Introduced in 1749
The article notes the introduction of a deaf and dumb language in 1749, highlighting its origins and significance in early communication efforts for the deaf community. It references key figures and the historical context of that period.
Russians Living in Hut in Russian Village
A family of five dwells in a four by ten foot hut made from an old farm wagon. They sleep on straw with a sheet and rags while a stove is their only household item. They pay a weekly rent of about 40 cents in Casatan money to a farmer. An American returning from Russia says this shows housing severity but not the worst he has seen.
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Russia
Ane
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W. M. Graham
Pacific
Panama
State Department
Washington
Costa Rica
Coto
Central Statistics Bureau
Catharine Jane MacKay
American Home Economics Association
Winnipeg Beach
John M.mackay
Saskatccoa
Lindsay
Ont
Trinidad
Alberta
New York State
Henry Alexander Cockburn
Midlothian
Baron Byng
DR. Fowler
Tnam
City Girl
Western
Rim
Arctic
Marie Belmont
Westminster Gazette
Taicom Wage
Dominion Express
Chevrolet
Marvel
Marvel Sales CO
Victoria Street
Cook Maphine Co
Torosto
Gxt
Windsor
America
Ie Ork
Atu Tel Ory
Coca-Cola Company
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