World Happenings Briefly Told
A collection of brief items reports on transit changes in Home, and chariot history. It notes rats damaging dykes near Lain Island, BC. A Calgary information receiver mentions a small oil flow near Medicine Hat. A 17 year old, John Martin of New York, dies after opening a subway rail and being struck by a train. Grain dealers say 31 million bushels of wheat remain to be marketed in three western provinces. Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte says he is not seriously considering succession to Airone in Albania. Colin Groff is Alberta publicity commissioner succeeding James McCaig. The Canadian Seleneur cargo of 500 tank cars, built for the Russian Soviet Government, arrives from Montreal. An earthquake is recorded at Observators Victoria on Dec 18 from 7:40 to 8:51 am lasting two hours. Real estate boards in Ontario face a proposed board consolidation. R Rice named convener to plan a new organization similar to southern states.
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Nickel
John Martin
New York
West Grain Dealers’ Association
Jerome Napoleon Monaparte
Napoleon
Airone of
Alban
Colin Y Groff
Stat
Calgary Albertan
Province of
Alberta
James McCaig
Vie Brat
Canadas Car and Foundry Company
Montreal
Observators
Victoria
Mexico
Whistling Mouse Performs Amid Hampton Whistling Day
The article describes Walter Pun Jmeinars and ISAS Union endorsing the authenticity of a whistle and chatter routine by a performer at Hampton events. It notes day and night performances and the audience reaction, highlighting the significance of the act within the community.
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Wheeeer
Ieee
Pookeapyrol
Alent
Leceeiene
Walter Pun Jmeinars
Isas Union
Hamptons
Possibility of Your Own Wife Health Ad Promises Regimen
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Hamilton's Pills to restore health and vigor in pale, nervous women. The copy claims the pills strengthen the system, improve complexion, and raise spirits, with rapid, noticeable results and broad availability.
Crerar Re-Elected President of United Grain Growers
Crerar was reelected president of the United Grain Growers Limited at a directors meeting in Winnipeg. C. Rice Jones was reelected first vice president and general manager J J McLellan of Purple Springs Alberta PJ Collyer Welwyn Sask and John F Reid Ar.Fiada Sask were named executives. Join Kennedy of Winnipeg was elected second vice president BJ Fream Calgary and FB M Black Winnipeg were reappointed secretary and treasurer respectively.
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United Grain Growers
T. A. Crerar
Winntpes
C. Rice Jones
Gret
J. J. McLellan
Purple Springs
Alta
PJ. Collyer
Welwyn
Sark
John F. Reid
Ar Feada
Sisk
Kennedy
Wixpipes
BJ Fream
Caleary
FB. M
Black
Winnipes
Dinwond tale and new concrete device headline
A fragmented passage recalls a diner’s sarcasm at a slow waiter and a request for coffee and a postcard. The text also mentions Fiction's Rival Children and public library borrowing habits. A new device for mixers regulates the discharge chute, signaling a recent invention.
Newspapers win resuite show there I ko better advertising
An extensive survey by United States Army officers evaluated publicity methods used to recruit for the citizens' military training camp at Platsboro Rach. It found newspapers informed nearly 50 percent of all candidates, with show cards, public meetings, and personal solicitation also used.
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United States Army
Platsboro Rach
Baby's Own Tablets touted by Canadian mother
Mrs Alfred Naud of Natagan River Quebec praises Baby's Own Tablets as unmatched for infants, claiming they consistently ease indigestion constipation colic and colds. The ad notes price 25 cents a box from The De Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario and claims widespread mother endorsement.
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Alfred Naud
Natagan River
Que
de Willams? Medicine Co
Brock Tile, Dnt
German Zeppelin Flare Found Over England In 1916
A German airship flare is reported found in Mac Forest Deeside after a May 2 1916 flight from Germany. The Zeppelin L1 20 reportedly crossed Scotland and Ireland before crashing in Handhaes Norway after heavy winds. Captain Lieutenant Stabert was its commander. no price changes noted for footwear as Canada resists cuts. Butterflies and moths farms are mentioned among England dairies.
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Mac Forest
Deeside
Zeppeing
Ghillie
Prince of Wales
White
Germany
Scotland
Lunan Lay
Montrose
Ireland
Brechin
Forest of Mar
Malthoral
Aberdeenshire
North Sea
Handhaes
Norway
Faith Cures and Faith Diseases in Camp Remedies
An article contrasts faith cures with medical care, recounting hospital myths and patient outcomes, warning against self deception in illness. It notes a joke about smallpox and cautions that belief alone cannot heal disease, while promoting Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a camp aid for wet or cold feet, injuries, and as a dressing.
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Thomas
Mounties as Royal Entertainers in Early Northwest
A fragment from a historical reminiscence recalls the North West Mounted Police as social hosts from 1876 to 1896. Banquets and balls at Regina Forts and other posts drew crowds, with costs ranging from 1500 to 2000 dollars. Attendees included white and mixed heritage alike, and transport was provided when needed. Police officials’ pay contrasted with modern times, highlighting changing conditions.
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North West Mounted Police Force
Fapense
Regina
Fort Walsh
Fort Qu'Appelle
Battieford
Prince Albert
Fort Neleod
Cilgary
Fort Farkatabrens
Maple Creek
Port McLeod
Winnipeg
Gods of India Vishnu and Siva Worshipped as Creators and Destroyers
Observers describe Vishnu the Preserver and Siva the Destroyer as central Hindu deities in India. Vishnu is depicted as blue painted on a serpent, with animal avatars and human-like care shown by priests. Siva appears fearsome, yet the pair are worshipped as life creators and destroyers, invoked by childless women.
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Vishnu
Siva
India
Daily Mail
Sue
Preserver
Silva
Bo Tay
Hall
Lace and Chia Grace the Tea Hour Couture Note
The article describes a feminine gown of Rome chiffon and gray lace trimmed with Australian opossum fur, highlighting rose chiffon tones, indefinite hem lines, and black lace over white satin variations. It also mentions Dr. Thomas' Electzie Ol! as a widely tested remedy for sore throat and skin inflammations.
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Rome
Pamela
Thomas
American Chop Suey Made By American Soldier Walter Mitts
The dish known as chop suey was created by American soldier Walter Mitts who opened a shop after his enlistment. Germans initially paid little attention but curiosity grew and they began patronizing, with the dish served with Chinese trimmings. It has since become popular among native people and is praised with various regional variations.
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Waltermitts
Cate
Cascarets Advert Claims Quick Constipation Relief
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for constipation and liver bile, promising cleansing of the stomach, removal of undigested matter, and relief by morning. It emphasizes a sleep action and urges readers to buy the product.
California Fig Syrup for Easier Bowels in Children
A vintage ad touts California Fig Syrup as a quick remedy for constipation in infants and young children. It promises gentle, rapid relief from stool delays, with claims of removing waste and toxins and returning a happy, playful child.
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California
Halifax Explosion Wrecked Her Nerves
Mrs Winfield Din of Windsor Nova Scotia recounts living in Halifax during the 1917 disaster. She describes shock and nervous breakdowns, relief after T saw Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills, and recommends them to others suffering nervous shock.
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Winfield Din
Windsor
Hallfax
Ling
Halifax
Milburn
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Offer Nervous System Boost
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills promoted as the best remedy to tone the entire nervous system and strengthen weakened organs. Described as original heart and nerve food, on the market for 27 years, priced 60 cents a box. Available at dealers or mailed direct by The Battburn Co. Limited, Toronto, Ontario.
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Milburn
7Attburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Gets Fortune From Police Court Fine
An Austrian army officer recently sentenced in Buchs for assaulting a customs official before the war faced a 50 franc fine. He was released on cash bail of 5,000 Swiss francs, deposited when the crown equaled the franc. After paying the fine and reclaiming the bail, he learned the sum had grown to over 2,000,000 Austrian crowns due to exchange collapse.
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Buchs
Ducks Overrun Saskatchewan Farms Prompt Open Season Debate
Depredations by ducks have become so serious in parts of Saskatchewan that farmers urge the provincial government to consider an open season year round to curb the nuisance affecting cattle and crops.
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Saskatchewan
Swiss Have Joint Dairies in Cooperative Ties
Fragmentary note discusses Swiss dairy structures with mentions of joint dairies and cooperative ties. The readable portions hint at a comparison between cooperative and joint stock dairy organizations in Switzerland. No clear events or persons are identified in the legible text.
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Switzerland
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Home
Ricmond Dykes
Lain Island
Calgary
Walsi
Medicine Hat
Ontario
R. Rice
Crerar
Stanton
Ray
Dade
Windace
Mate Ach
Boston Transcript
Wilkins’ Marke
Holloway
Kiaris
Alt
England
Air Ministry
S Roy Wearex
Shoe Manufacturers’ Association of Canada
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Minard
Abd
The
Gods of
Lace and
Chia
By Marie Belmont
Chop
A. Tutde
N Able
Ainard
Reuben Wolt
Westguth St
Vancouver
Seattle
Sadie Ae
Ager Addecan
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