World Happenings Briefly Told Amid Global Turbulence
A fragmentary 1922 world news item notes large shipments and losses around the globe. It mentions 99,632 gallons forfeited on the US border, a British schooner Morven sailing to Vere Cruz on a German steamer, and various figures on ships and grain routes. It references Secretary Hughes remarks, prohibition sentiment in London, Norwegian vessel claims, and rising trade in goods, with scattered names and places including Vancouver and the Cariboo district.
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Bitler Cotfimbis
Terres
Morven
Key West
Vere Cruz
de Gow
Aes
Monirent Duvine
Hughes
Columbia
Vie ‘Ort
Absolute teetotaler expert cites birds and water experiments
A report describes an expert claiming birds do not draw air and discussing injections of metal and elements to reduce growth. It mentions a visit by a South African government official to Regent's Park and references water in tanks and the curious claim that birds are given zero drink.
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Landon
Regent's Park
Tandon
Woman Describes Heart Pain Relief From Mulbourns Pills
The patient recounts severe heart pains and sleepless nights, consulting several doctors without relief. After trying Mulbourn's Heart and Nerve Pills for five boxes, she reports feeling safer and able to work again despite ongoing distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn Cats
Latuarions, Oat
Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills and Other Remedies
A scanned ad listing Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills with price by the Milburn Co Toronto and promotions for Mother Graves Worry Exterminator and other tonics. Mentions a Paris printed postage stamp sheet device, Damana supplies, Electric Oil, and various claims of widespread power and shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Things Might Be Worse in Saskatchewan Province
Viewers columns describe three farmers returning from Mexico impressed by Saskatchewan land, arguing the province is a better place to live despite downturns in the last few years. The piece counters pessimism, questioning whether conditions have improved elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Mexico
Reemaade
Rhodes Scholar Gillboy to study law at Harvard in summer
Report notes Gillboy, winning a Rhodes Scholarship, will study law at Harvard after graduating from Shortie High School in Indiana in 1918. His brother Arthur will staff the Ambassador Hotel as a bellboy during summers. The piece also mentions Irish railway disruptions and wartime distress.
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Gillboy
Harvard
Driscoll Shea
Weed
P Dons
Ambesusitor
Hns
State of
Cing
Graduae Shorteidie High School
Indianapolis
Notre Pane
Arthur
Ai Arvana
Gingerbread Recipe From Hints and Miscellany
A fragmented household hints piece outlines ingredients for gingerbread and raisin breads, with notes on molasses sugar, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and raisins. Odd typos and garbled phrases describe mixing, soaking bread, and baking in a hot oven, then stray lines mention walking, running and exercise.
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Hara
Nerviline touted for back and limb pains in ad blast
An old advertisement extols Nerviline as a remedy for back and limb pain and urges use of Net Hine and other products. A separate report notes Glasgow buildings at risk of collapse prompting evacuation and plans to demolish stumps, with redevelopment leaving suburbs facing homelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Winter Hard On Baby Causes Poor Health
The piece describes a baby suffering from winter illness and poor care, with references to digestive issues and remedy practices. It notes that parents struggle to feed and regulate the child, and mentions medicines sold by dealers and clinics. The language reflects early 20th century concerns over infant care and winter hardship.
Dyers Range of Color and Distemper Remedy Notes
The article lists a vast array of dyes and colors from global dye makers including Germany and Russia. It mentions a German reverence hook before the war and notes 2,129,000 Petrograd residents in 1917 with 8,209 refugees, reflecting Bolshevik era upheaval. It promotes Minard's Liniment for Distemper as a tonic and pain reliever for ailments in children and feverish conditions.
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Bn Engi
Sime
Ger Havens
Petrograd
Russia
Britain sees decline in crime after armistice signing
Sir Basil Th Chief of Scotland Yard notes a reduced crime wave in Britain following the armistice. He credits self restraint and a drop in the drink habit as public houses grow quieter, signaling calmer times compared with former wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Basil Th
Scotland Yard
Rural children in New York show high undernourishment rates
A survey of half a million New York State children finds 1 165 per cent undernourished in rural districts and 7.6 per cent in cities. The report cites similar findings from other investigations and notes concerns about child welfare and parental influence.
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New York State
Ageteulla
Seein
Smourlehed
Exporting Fine Eggs Nine Carloads Shipped from Saskatchewan
Nine carloads of eggs from Saskatchewan recentl y shipped to Liverpool by the Saskatchew n Cooperative etes show the product is sound. Letters from English buyers confirm the quality as the shipments came from Regina Saskatoon North Battleford Mellort and Yorkton. The note highlights no similar exports this week and indicates the program may continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Liverpool
Saskatchewn Cooperative Etes
Regina
Saskatoon
North Beefor
Mellort
Yorkton
Cold in the Head and Early Medical Circulars Noted
Fragmentary OCR notes describe medical circulars and engravings from a mid century era. It mentions about 500 persons per 18,0 of the population receiving Poor Law relief and references plates and wood engravings beginning mid December.
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Sone Arm
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Wasa NY
Robert Morland
Cxtiboo
Borland
Cariboo
London
Tague
Harding Krees
Pea
Gener
Prem
Greemfield
Cotumi
Siberia
Hraticie
Vari
Iediew
Can
The
Orient
Vancouver
Milburn
Paris
Damana
Tris
Albania
Atom
J. A. Macdonald
Gillard
Quebec
Thomas
Irish Southeet and Western Railway
Ireland
sTeroci
Gowder
Dyer
Minard
Genuiine Castoria
Britain
Winard
China
Japan
Australia
Dr. Chase
Mike
Ince
Gon
Orin
Wilson
Canada
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