George Young the Toronto swimmer inspires Canada
A 17 year old Toronto boy, George Young, won the Catalina Channel swim amid 100 rivals, proving character and sacrifice. His journey from Toronto to California, even cycling via Arizona, shows perseverance while caring for his widowed mother. Premier Mackenzie King lauds the feat as national pride and an enduring lesson for Canadian youth.
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All America
George Young
Toronto
Catalina Island
California
John Miles
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Boston
Canada
George Yothe
Bess
Arizona
Mackenzie King
Young
George
Brough
Catalina Channel
Speech Fragments Show Norfolk Woman’s Wartime Grit
Fragmented remarks reveal Mrs Baggs and Mrs Jages discussing their sons and the aftermath of the Great War. The exchange reflects concern for the sons’ welfare and local attitudes toward reputation and resilience.
Longevity of Royal Astronomers Noted in Study
An article reports scientists analyzing the lifespan of royal astronomers from John Flamsteed to Sir William Christie who died in 1910. It notes the average life expectancy around 76 percent with open air work cited as a factor in longevity.
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Bri
John Flamsteed
William Christie
Bedtime relics and misheard phrases from London streets
A fragmentary, quirky note recalls a morning scene with tangled bedstones and a mumbled name, followed by a stray quotation and a mention of Winard's Liniment for chapped hands. The mood is comical and disjointed, hinting at a newspaper snippet of garbled chatter.
Dormant Weed Seeds Survive Forty Years in Soil
A Dominion agricultural study shows many weed seeds remain viable after four decades underground. Black mustard pepper grass ragweed wild geranium purslane and curled dock germinated after extended burial in sand-filled bottles. Authors urge strict prevention to avoid long-lasting weed plagues.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Dominion Department of On Crop
Messrs
E. 8. Hopkins
W. C. Hopper
Dominion
Nerviline 18 Promises Pain Relief and Quick Penetration
An old ad touts Nerviline 18 as a peat penetrating remedy for swelling stiffness and inflammation. It claims fast tissue penetration and warm relief for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and colds. The copy urges keeping Nervidine on hand and notes 25 cents at dealers. Democracy in Action shows a Rolls Royce at a private school field with a woman asking for her son Master Algernon and a boy named Skinny.
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Rolls-Royce
Algernon
Ley
Pape's Instant Stomach Relief Promises Quick Digestion Fix
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets as instantly curing sour stomach indigestion and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief from sourness, belching, and pain with guaranteed digestion. It notes a peroxide shift in arsenic demand affecting Australian mines at Jibbenbay.
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United States
Jibbenbay
Heart Trouble Patient Shares Recovery Story
A sick woman from Donatvill Alta describes severe heart palpitations and dizziness, spending on medicines before relief after taking a course of a specific remedy. She reports nights of insomnia and fatigue then improvement after using the product.
Alberta Livestock Board Officers Elected at Edmonton Meeting
At the Alberta Livestock Board annual meeting in Edmonton Charles Yale of Cars ey was named president with J. P. Sackville as vice president. New board members include W J Stark G I Hat Calgary J J Walters Culve and others as Alberta livestock associations elect representatives. The ministers consider provincial support for a province wide exhibit to Toronto next year and arrange funding for a sheep exhibit escort. Judges for fairs are to be recommended to the Dominion government to address current issues.
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Edmonton
Charles Yale
Carsey
J. P. Sackville
Emonton
Alberta
W. J. Stark
E. I. Richardson
Calgary
J. J. Walters
Culve
Ale. Cross
G. I. Hat
JG Clark
Irma
Toronto
Minister of Agriculture
Albertmontan
How the Fence Operates in Stolen Goods Trade
A New York County Grand Jurors report details losses from merchandise frauds credit frauds robbery and burglary totaling millions. It explains how fences move stolen property back into the market and highlights legal gaps allowing theft victims to evade prosecution.
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United States
Association of Grand Jurors
New York County
Lenine Portrait Appears on Restricted Stamps for Charity
Lenin’s image appears on a 20 kopek stamp issue in Russia marking a relaxed rule. Proceeds from the restricted issue will aid about 90,000 vagrant children nationwide, a deviation from prior bans on Lenin likenesses in stamps or advertising.
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Micotal Lenine
Russia
Lenine
Overseas Travel by Canadian Pacific through Sleeping Cars
Canadian Pacific operates weekly tourist sleeping cars from Winnipeg to connect with steamers from West Saint John for overseas travellers. Cars provide transfer from train to steamer. bookings and reservations are available via any CP ticket agent. The ad also contains assorted miscellaneous quotes and promotions for remedies and aphorisms.
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Canadian Pace Airway
Winnipeg
West Saint John
Canadian Pacific
Berlin Police Reassemble Stolen Limousine for Owner
Berlin police recovered a dismantled seven passenger limousine stolen two years earlier. Thieves sold parts to three junk dealers. investigators used part numbers to piece the car back together. The owner, a wealthy industrialist, plans to paint and finish the restoration to running condition with help from officers.
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Berlin
Exrage
Fateful Years for All Women
An article urges women to seek iron rich treatment during midlife declines, touting Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia and related symptoms. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. J H Johnston of Lion's Head, Ontario, claiming life saving improvement after a month of use. The piece promotes these pills as a tonic for health and stamina.
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Forts Five
Willatus
Toronto
Williams
Tam
Dr. Williams' Medicine Co
Brockville
Vegetarians Not Immune From Cancer Says Medical Official
A medical officer contends that cancer can occur among vegetarians and monastic groups who abstain from flesh foods. He notes investigations among Carthusians Benedictines and other orders show no immunity, despite strict meatless diets.
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Posand
Health Ministry
Mo Ton
George Map
Carthusians
Freder
Malan
Carmet Ex
Syria
British Subjects Urged to Use Canadian Ports
Canadians report delays and discomfort when landing at New York due to winter sailing and harbor conditions. The suggestion is to land at St. John or Halifax in winter and sail from Montreal or Quebec in summer to avoid delays and trouble at the Port of New York.
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New Yorke
Ocean Nets
Ink Harbor
St. John
Halifax
Mont Quebec
Jacks
New York
Diamond Jubilee Plans Feature Pageantry and Royal Guests
Plans for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Canada promise lavish pageantry with colorful displays. The Ottawa Journal notes preparations involve participation by HARI, the Prince of Wales, and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, signaling a grand national event with broad international interest.
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Canada
Hari
Prince of Wales
Stanley Baldwin
Great Brittain
Ottawa
Uly
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BAYER
Mra. Baggs
Jages
Marrigt
Margetson
London
Winard
M.A. Gagzon
Donatvill
Alta
Apelin
Dows
Scotts
Alberta Livestock Board
J D Kellogs
Thomas
Jas
Minard
Ichabod
Motor Ves
Sinteccine
Canadian
Mrs. Sausley
Mark
You
Appleford
Amiltow
Omtario
Werrean
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