World Happenings Briefly Told From Far Lands
Nova Scotia received a last year value of 9 0 000 while the previous year's yield reached 315 600 000 according to fisheries officials. British East Africa reports 37 natives sentenced for a rising suppression. A Vancouver taxicab co op formed under Ralph Smith receives provincial charter. George Black MP plans Yukon visit this summer. Knickerbocker Theatre collapse leads to indictments for nine, with one charged for manslaughter. Empire Council in London calls urgent support for imperial telegraphic links and an imperial chain project.
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Nova Scotia
Reper Commissioners of Fisheries
Vancouer
Ralph Smith
Reuter
Nairobi
British East Africa
Tor
Biyng
Vimy
George Black
Yukon
Captain Black
Dawson City
Irwn
Knickerbocker Theatre
Charme of
Manstas
Saskatchewan
Alberta
House of
Council of the Empire Pre Futon
London
60,000,000 Trees Planted From Indian Head Seedlings This Year
Seedlings and cuttings from the Dominion Forest Nursery station at Indian Head Saskatchewan are among the largest shipments in five years. The varieties include Manitoba maple green ash Rus Mam poplar willow and caragana planted to shelter prairie farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Forest
Indian Head
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Many Children Sick How to Treat Them
Fragmented copy discusses treating sick children with Nerviline for coughs and colds, promoting home remedies and doses. Mentions Nerviline availability, concerns over child health, and contrasts medical fees in Sweden and Belgian legal stance.
Wreck Remnants From 1641 Battle Off Bressay Sound
Salvage work uncovers ancient verse and relics from a 1641 clash off Bressay Sound. Dutch and Spanish forces fought. two Indiamen sunk, a third escaped, and a Dutch warship was attacked by armed ships in the Irish theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lere Ct
Tundijk
Bressay Sound
Diet Health Claim and Irish Dietary Note
A fragmented clipping notes health claims for Dr Hamiltons Pills to cleanse the system and revive energy. It contrasts diet with vigorous pills and mentions Irish fighters and Balkan nations as examples tied to dairy and vegetables in a bellicose argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
Spring infant care and home remedy references
A fragment suggests keeping babies well in spring using Baby's Own Tablets to prevent colds stomach issues and colic. It mentions dosage practices and sale by medicine dealers or mail order at 25 cents a box from The Williams' Pine Co Brockville, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mousors
de Williams’ Eine Co
Brockville
Oat
Failure Through Ignorance Be Yourself and You
Quote laden fragment warns against vanity and ignorance, noting many fail due to belief others doubt them while doubting themselves. It cites curiosity about danger as self destructive and references a Japanese marriage rite where purple attire is taboo to preserve harmony.
Regina Cattle Sale Marks Strong Demand For Shorthorns
Regina breeders achieved solid prices at a purebred cattle sale with over 200 head sold. Shorthorn bulls led the top bids at 1100.07 paid for Marc Avon Sr, while average prices ranged around 200 for Shorthorn heifers and 162 for Hereford bulls. Aberdeen Angus averaged 1700 with a top of 735 for Broadus Blackburn 7th.
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Saskatchewan
Caite
Assoriacion Ace
Regina
Marc Avon Sr
Prince Albert
Fom St
Mereford
Broadus Blackburn
GN. Rotuw
Redard
Hume
Manitoba
Separation Peacefully Ends Marriage With No Alimony
A humorous note describes a peaceful separation where no alimony is needed. The quirky text mentions Putnam’s Corn Extractor as a playful substitute and reflects a lighthearted view of divorce.
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Putnam's Corn
Silk hats and ribbons shape spring headwear
A fashion note describes how silk hats and ribbons create flattering frames for hats, with ribbon widths and color schemes matching eye tones. It notes delicate edging on hats and crown shapes, and observes orchid shades favored for larger hats in warm months.
Western Land Sold by Government He Held in Trust for Provinces
A government official who managed lands in trust for several provinces arranged a sale of western lands. The transfer was finalized through authorized channels, signaling a shift in control and revenue allocation to regional authorities. The arrangement reflects ongoing federal oversight of public domain assets and provincial interests.
Helium and Land Sales Highlight Canada’s 1909 21 Period
An Ottawa Regina Leader piece notes Canada’s helium scarcity and wartime value, citing government land sales in Saskatchewan and Alberta from 1909 to 1921. It argues unused helium from natural gas wastes money, urging research for peaceful uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Ottawa
Regina
Peace Times
British wage rise and new radio service plans
Average British wage has risen by 157 percent since before the war. Household medicine notes Ellejeecite Oil’s properties for home use. A London auction soon lists seven items for sale. A planned radio telephone service in British Columbia will broadcast world news and concerts, reaching up to 2,500 miles offshore.
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British Columbia
Sea Shine
London
Lydia E Pinkham’s Medicine Promoted for Women’s Aches
An Everett reader describes years of back and leg pain and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The testimonial cites improved well being and urges others, especially women, to try the remedy.
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Everett
Washington
High
Ste Everett
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Oppasi Party
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Atari Spamyencea Scimatignat Corcitlons Talis CA
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Dagens Ee
Norway
Spain
Mr. Jenkins
Lions
Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Windsor
Ontario
Ise Sloan
Thomas
Minard
Council For Scientific Research
Treee Oy
Sremermneas Oubdiy
Lambik
Scence
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Zam-Buk
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