World Happenings Briefly Told
British Columbia will send a large number of men to prairie farms this year. The British Admiralty deny ships are being built for Japan in Great Britain. Jane wife of Bela Kun the Communist dictator has been expelled from Italy. Complete cures of sleeping sickness are reported by Professors Clevade and H Larvier. Cherries will not be so plentiful this summer in the St Catherine's district. Switzerland will not resume commercial negotiations with Russia. Soviet debt has been paid. There were 39 075 automobile accidents in New York State last year with 645 killed and 22 751 injured. A report from the British Labour Department shows the living in Great Britain declined eight points in March. General Wea head of the south Russian Government established a Russian Government at Constantinople. Lord Finlay to preside over inquiry into Embargo on live cattle. Wireless telephones to be used by crime plant on City Hall in contact with police. Calgary coal dealers will cut prices by 1 dollar if railroads cut freight rates 20 percent May to August. Soviet decree proposes selling Russian art treasures to fund food purchases abroad.
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British Columbia
Prairie Farms
British Admiralty
Japan
Great Briain
St. Catherine's
Switzerland
Russia
New York State
la Department
Great Britain
Wea
Constantinople
Lord Finlay
England
Calgary
Amrich
Canned Goods a Great Help from Household Expert
An article by Loreto C. Lynch extols canned foods from Amrichs canning industry. It covers storage, year round availability, and practical uses from codfish cakes to spinach dishes, plus re oxygenation for flavor and quick meal ideas. It also mentions worm powders for children.
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Loretto C. Lynch
The Manx Language and Narwhal Teeth Fact
Lord Raglan told the Society of Genealogists in London that he never met two people who agreed on any Manx word. The narwhal is described as the great creature with the fewest teeth, having only two.
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Lord Raglan
Society of Genealogists
London
Alberta Education Growth in 1920 Districts and Spending
In 1920 Alberta formed 107 school districts spanning eighteen million square miles, with growth since 1906. The province added about 200 schools annually and student attendance rose from 24,285 to 121,567. Government grants increased from 170,815 in 1919 to 1 018,068 in 1920.
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Alberta
How Rheumatism Can Be Overcome by Blood Enrichment
A lettered ad claims rheumatism results from acid blood and proposes Dr Williams' Pink Pills as the cure. It cites a testimonial from Freeman Insing of Baxter Harbor NS noting relief after nine boxes, asserting boils and rheumatism disappeared. An address lists Wil Ryille, Ont as a dealer.
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Freeman Insing
Baxter Harbor
Dr Williams
Canadian Rail Learning Program Attracts Three Year Study
G Bosworth, CPR Ocean Services chairman, says students will come to Canada for three years to study railroading in the Canadian Pacific system. They were chosen over North American roads and will travel aboard the Empress of Russia, expected to arrive soon.
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Fask
Canada
CER
G. Bosworth
CPR Ocean Services
Ghent
North America
Russia
Picturesque Dark Red Taffeta Dress by Marie Belmont
Victorian style dress described in dark red taffeta with a tight bodice and white lace trim around armholes and neckline. Black beaded bands decorate the bodice and lower section, with a longer shirt featuring ruches of beads and taffeta.
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Marie Belmont
Detroit Free Times Promotes Holloway Remedies
A fragment describes Holloway's Com Remover as a cure all for suffering and the inventor's aim to produce remedies in large quantities for sale. It references Minard's ointment as famous and suggests widespread distribution.
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Holloway
Flaming Meteorite Spotted Off Halifax Coast
London’s Canard Saxonia reports a meteorite seen near Chebucto Head south of Halifax exploding with a bright flame and thick smoke. Officers and crew witnessed a 50 foot smoke column with speculation the meteorite caused electrical disturbances aboard the ship.
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London
Chebucto Head
Halifax
Four-Year-Old Girl Weighs 101 Pounds
Ethel May Poff, a four year old girl from Strong City Kansas, tips the beam at 101 pounds in a notable weight record.
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Ethel May Poff
Strong City
Kan
Nerviline Promises Rheumatism Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Nerviline as a potent remedy for rheumatism claiming five times the pain destroying power of ordinary remedies. It markets Nerviline as effective for acute or chronic rheumatism, usable internally and externally and suitable for all ages, priced at 35 cents at dealers.
Hopeful About Ireland in the London Sunday Pictorial
A London Sunday Pictorial piece praises a prominent diplomat now back from the Continent for helping resolve the Irish question. He rejects coercive arms and believes business leaders could settle the affair quickly if peace is achieved.
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London Sunday Pictorial
Big guns heard in England during war and women win medals
The report notes that the explosion of shells and loud artillery from France and Belgium was audible in eastern England during the recent war. In London University College medical school exams, five of six medals for academic proficiency were awarded to women.
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England
France
Belgium
Medical School of University College
London
Quaker Minister Praises Tanlac After Recovery
Revered Quaker Parker Moon from Southwest Missouri credits Tanlac with restoring his health after five years of nervous indigestion poor appetite and back pains. He reports improved digestion sleep and energy and says he will recommend Tanlac to friends and others seeking a system builder.
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Missouri
Parker Moon
Society of Friends
Quakers
Aee Parker
Tanlac
Calgary horse show and cattle sale draw record crowds
A Calgary equestrian event drew about 800 entries marked as the largest in years. Premier Stewart of Alberta opened the show. Nearby, a cattle auction sold seven to eight hundred high quality spring calves.
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Calgary
Stewart
Alberta
Nova Scotia Coal Output 1920 Reported by Commissioner
The Commissioner of Works and Mines Hon. E. H. Armstrong reports to the legislature that 5 687 0 tons of coal were mined in Nova Scotia during 1920, an increase of 684 213 tons over 1919.
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E. H. Armstrong
Nova Scotia
Sores Flee Before It There Electric Oil Claim
Many afflicted with sores driven away by Dr. Thomas kelectric Oil. Others urged to apply promptly as there is nothing like it. The remedy is cheap, yet its power not expressed by price.
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Thomas
German Color Scheme in Flux Across War Sentiment
The St. Thomas Times-Journal notes shifting German moods as color metaphors move from black to blue to green to purple and yellow, then pink, red, and white. It quips that only one shade remains immune, implying ongoing wartime reactions while avoiding explicit calls for action.
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Germany
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Communications upgrade keeps Far North telegaphic link
The Far North will maintain communications this summer via an expanded telegraphic service between Peace River and Edmonton, announced by RC. McDonald, superintendent of Government telephones.
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Peace River
Edmonton
RC. McDonald
Government Telephones
Perpetuate Armistice Day Suggested in Commons
A report notes H M Mowat Parkdale proposes a Commons resolution urging annual observance of Armistice Day by selecting the Monday nearest November 11. The plan aims to honor the war’s end and provide a general national day, while noting lingering prejudice against church organs in Scotland.
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H. M. Mowat
Parkdale
Hras
House Commons
Scotland
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Bela Kun
Bee
Italy
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Pasteur
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Bright
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Tote
Dr.Chase
Ginard
Linimer
Dandrull
Education
Detroit Free
Minard
SS. Saxonia
Ireland
Tania
Texas
Rev
Aiburg
Wire Service For
Far North
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kesvock
Lydia E. Pinklara
Agerabie Coe
Lydia Pepintham
Swottan
Weis
Prs Pitsin
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