World Happenings Briefly Told From Overseas Dispatches
An overseas mail bag was opened on arrival at St Jon as recall was landed. Reports from Constantinople note Turkey bans on alcohol after April 2. A ringed swallow released from Langhorne Wales was found dead near a Johannesburg farm. London’s Crystal Palace fair—famed for rugby, hockey, and the FA Cup—continues, while social notes mention a Canadian February income figure and production of sextettes in New York. Fire devastates properties in Tokyo and Canada expands grain alcohol controls. Proclamations mark King George VI’s June 3 holiday. a U.S. battleship sunk in the Panama Strait drills scene prompts official comment. A press note from Spain calls for rapid peace by Miguel de Sivela. Finally, a regional tally notes 1,029 women in listed professions across law, medicine, and dentistry.
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Langhorne
Wales
Johannesburg
South Atres
Crystal Palace
London
Badith
Hanson
Canada
Bekdsebure
Cana
United States
Panama
New Serum Discoveries Reported by Danish Scientist Group
Reports from Copenhagen under Professor Madsen announce three serum advances. A new syphilis diagnosis method surpasses Wasserman. A cheaper diphtheria serum is developed. A serum from child blood is linked to measles results in injections tested by an international academy.
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Copenhagen
Daish
de Thoevabl Madsen
Wasserman
Paris
Mery
Academy of Medliminied
Sass Reuter
Wakeful Times in New York Provide Odd Notices
Fragmented OCR text presents a string of names and phrases about widows, genealogies, and civic duties from a New York context. The readable items include references to Mrs Albert Blunt and various clerical tasks, with unclear dates or actions.
Putnam's Painless Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement extols Putnam's Painless Corn Ex as a simple remedy that removes corns quickly. It claims the treatment acts like magic, removes root and branch, and leaves skin smooth without failure.
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Putnan
Putnamis
Cancer Prevents Potassium Deficiency Claims Cure
A letter asserts cancer is caused by potassium deficiency and claims X-ray and surgical cures are ineffective. It argues potassium treatment from England and Canadian sources, warns readers about medical fraud, and promotes Minara's Liniment for neuralgia as a remedy.
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Ir Forbe
England
Elaine
Imperial Medical
Lae
Robert Bel
Ie Dominion
East
Norwest
Charles Waller
Usnansmiek Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
Neglected mouths blamed for widespread health issues in past
Historical report links dental neglect to serious ailments including goiter and digestive trouble. It notes decay, broken roots, and bad breath as common problems and urges early dental care from childhood. Mentions bacteria in the thyroid area and references to worm powders as remedies.
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Heidi
Trapping Boom Boosts Fort William District Profits
The report notes a rising trapping industry in Fort William with last year’s sales reaching $1 in timber and bush work. It mentions local trappers receiving bounty and a new machine for paperhangers that trims wallpaper rolls and applies paste.
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Ontario
Fort William
Cuticura Heals Face Disfigured By Itchy Eczema
Mrs. Elmer King of Oxford Nova Scotia reports severe facial eczema improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes skin pits, hair loss, and inflammation, and urges the daily use of Cuticura products.
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Covent
Elmer King
Jackson St
Oxford
Nova Scat
Mining Prospects Rise in British Columbia’s Renewed Season
British Columbia mining properties owned by American capital show renewed activity with several deals involving targeted interests. Arrangements for systematic prospecting during the coming season are completed and expected to reveal additional sums tied to properties for development.
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British Columbia
American Capital
Thankful mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets in Canada
Mrs. David A Anderson of Nova Scotia touts Baby's Own Tablets as a reliable laxative that stabilizes bowels and eases teething symptoms. The letter cites widespread Canadian praise and notes availability from Healers or by mail order.
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Hess
Canada
David A Anderson
Krom
Medicine Rockville
Vancouver Port Status and Trade Figures Appear Stable
The report notes Vancouver as a key Pacific port with rising vessel visits and steady lumber trade. It cites 14,160,000 bushels and 1,2 000 barrels of apples, comparing figures to prior years and highlighting Vancouver's rank on the Pacific Coast ahead of Seattle.
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Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Mental disarmament urged by Japanese official
A Japanese official Hirose Saito warned that without mental disarmament the destruction of ships will have no effect. The remark, praised as sharp and practical, was cited by the Montreal Gazette as timely and significant. The text also references U S a claim that gold alone does not guarantee prosperity and notes U S fisheries statistics.
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Hirose Saito
Montreal Gazette
Household Hints for Tomato Butter and Raisin Candy
A fragmented recipe column lists tomato butter with raisins and sugar, lemon, and spices. It mentions simmering tomatoes with sugar, chopping raisins, and adding lemon juice, salt, and butter, followed by baking drops on a greased pan.
Distinctive Western Town Names Stir Imagination
The Brantford Expositor and Toronto Star debate name changes for places like Moose Jaw Regina Kenora Portage and Medicine Hat. Editors praise memorable names while noting provinces capitals and map recognition depend on ending up with distinctive appellations.
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Brantford
Kenora
Canada
Scott's Vessel Discovery Set for South Seas Whaling Study
Robert F Scott's vessel the Discovery has been bowthed by British government work in whaling at Georels and Falkland waters. The ship will be employed to ascertain the stock of whales and trace migrations while contributing to oceanography meteorology and magnetism. After reconstruction the Discovery will likely sail next year. Eskimos of the Hudson straits offer items to prints and leave scraps of foot powder shot tobacco on graves.
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Discovery
Robert F Scott
South Shetland
Coffice
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Mont Talm
St Jon
Turkey
Qonstan
New York
Tokio Hi
Luis Sivela
Micracca
Cie
ITRS
Albert Blunt
Brest
Minara
Neuraigia
B. J. Kendall CO
Enenberg Folie
Tochtenis
Tibet
Midas
Uncle Sam
Lowden
Hamilton
Fisheries Department
Ment of Fisheries
Minard
Scott
Wrigley’s
Iles
Barea & Co
Tees Lowe
Bo Atap Toy
Seiel
Eran Baby Books
Lumingo
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