World Happenings Briefly Told
David Duncan 73 educator and biographer of Herbert Spencer is dead at Abertren. A Moscow dispatch to the Daily Express says the hon former patriarch of All Russia has been set for July. The Saxon textile industry's boycott Australian wool due to German imports discrimination. A wireless message from a vessel picked up at Melbourne reports Easter Island has disappeared. The British teacher Jane Johnson captured by Soviets arrives at Newcastle England. Russians had imprisoned him aboard one month. The Fort and Countess of Minto and baby Lady Bridget Filiott arrived from England. Lady Minto, Miss Cooke of Montreal, returns to Canada to visit her parents. The British territorial army reaches 140,009. Northumberland contributes the largest quota with Wales the Highlands and East Lancashire close behind. A cable from the International Institute of Agriculture says France sown wheat area is 12,660,900 acres versus final 1922 estimate.
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David Duncan
Herbert Spencer
Abertern
Star of the Mon
the Hon
All Russia
Moscow
Daily Express
Australia
Melbourne
Easter Island
Janes Johnson
Newcastle
Eny
Northumberland
Wales
Highlans
East Lancashire
Department of Agriculture
International Institute of Agriculture
France
Oldest Living Thing Sits in Mexican Churchyard
Description of Santa Maria del Tule near Mexico City, cited as the oldest living thing with age estimates between five and six thousand years. Notes a 1903 measurement of its 126 foot circumference and a claim it was 200 when Cheops built the pyramid. Contains unrelated ad-like lines about Alberta cattle and self defense courses.
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Santa Maria del Tule
Mexico City
Transforming Amsterdam foliards and new suburbs rise
A fragmented account describes Amsterdam’s transformation with subsidies easing housing costs. It notes subsidies totaling $1,000.09 and a rate of $125.08 while old canals and streets give way to broad avenues. Architects collaborate with the council to deliver high style at low cost.
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Holland
Patie
Jobbery Msems
Amsterdan
Amsterdam
Terial
Enie Ie
Old Folks Benefit From Mild Bowel Tonic
An ad promotes Dr Hamiltons Pils as a gentle remedy for constipation among elderly readers. It positions the tonic as a mild, safe option to overcome obstipation with occasional use.
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promotes Regular Bowels and Health
Thousands of people stop habitual constipation with Dr Hamilton's Pills. The mild three active medicines restore bowel function promptly and improve digestion and health. Available for 25 cents at all dealers.
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Hamilton
Counting Dust Ticles II and Dust Particle Experiments
Investigators at the Structural Materials Research Laboratory of the Lewis Institute Chicago report needing more than 6,000,000 tin dust particles to cover a one inch square glass plate. The tests involve counting millions of dust particles of unknown size in a series of experiments.
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Structural Materials Research Laboratory
Lewis Institute
Chicago
Weir
Lewis Institutes
Thankful Mothers Praise Tabs for Babies
Thousands of mothers across Canada express gratitude for Tabs Own Baby's Tablets. A Saskatchewan reader from Divide lauds their safety and usefulness for infants, adding she would not be without them. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario markets them at 25 cents per box.
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Canada
Tusid McRobb
Divide
Sask
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Famine looming as Russia plans wheat exports
The Louisville Courier Journal notes famine fears as Russia aims to export wheat to stabilize the ruble. The piece hints at global food pressures and evokes grim imagery of impending scarcity affecting civilians.
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Hussia
Louisville Courier Journal
Mining in British Columbia historical production figures
BC led Western Canada in mining output with a long record of mineral production. The data cite total value around 754 million dollars over an unspecified period, with subsequent figures indicating variations across years and eras including 19th and early 20th century totals.
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Canada
British
Colombia
Regains Lost Sight After Illness at Sea
A traveler recalls a dramatic voyage during which he briefly regained sight after illness at sea then lost it again. He describes a gradual recovery beginning in South Africa and a final decision to seek help in England after an intense journey. The account mentions a remarkable voyage and a figure named King Laypemed.
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Curse Buen
South
Atres
Havaart Gileon
Taba
Nanile Hines
South Africa
GH Son
England
Eiffel Tower Defended Amid Demolition Claims
The Paris press Le Cel de Paris called for the tower’s destruction on April 13, urging removal as a blemish on the skyline. General Eric, head of the Military Telegraph Service, defended the structure, praising its scientific and military uses and declaring it a necessity for the era.
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Artshe Paris
le Cel de Paris
Eric
Military
Seine
New York Times
X Ray Evidence Sets Age in Indian Court Case
Prof Flinders Petrie notes mummy Xomay of Tuanmuaanen could settle age at death. Indian court admitted X ray plates on Behari Lal in a property transfer dispute. Eight plates show bone cartilage joints and experts agree age 17 to 18 years, affecting eligibility.
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Xomay
Tuanmuaanen
Flinders Petrie
Propery
Behari Lal
Sears
Deeds Or Words In Washington Political Discourse
Fragmented account describes Washington speakers and leaders, noting Robinson and George Kingis among orators. It portrays the challenged use of eloquence in governance and the influence of speechmaking on national affairs.
Canada’s Coming Growth and Population Challenge
A Woodstock nek Review column predicts Canada will undergo immense expansion over the next twenty-five years. It warns that rapid progress brings responsibilities and that securing population is a major early problem as growth begins in earnest.
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Canada
Woodstock Nek
Glass hair wigs spark satire in London Punch noted
A London Punch snippet mocks glass hair wigs sold by German wigmakers claiming Squire's Daughter and rustic substitutes as fashion. It parodies exaggerated claims and notes a cottage industry push while lampooning household habits and marital advice.
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Squire
Cottager
London
Hundred Per Cent School Frock From Paris Captures Charm
A Paris import, the marine blue wool felt dress for school girls blends simple style with good taste. It promises warmth for cool days, ample comfort, and easy wear in a light, loose form suitable for active students.
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Paris
Spelling Reform Debate At Imperial American Conference
Walter Ripman chief at the University of London urged the English Association to hold an Imperial American conference to standardize English spelling and speech. At a meeting in Charing Cross Road, April 10, he supported dropping silent letters and simplifying words such as hankerchte to hanks pram instead of peram and cinema grafh to movie. He argued clarity without ambiguity justifies changes.
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Walter Ripman Chie
Sbeotof
University of London
Jon
Charing Cross Road
Nova Scotia woman extols Dodd's Kidney Pills for relief
Mrs. Alex Goodwin of Mulgrave Nova Scotia says after nearly three years of weakness and nervousness caused by kidney trouble she used six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and was fully relieved. She notes the pills work on the kidneys and urges neighbors to judge their effectiveness.
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Nova Scotia
Dodd
Mulgrave
Dod
Alex Goodwin
Canada Exports Sugar Lure Shipments to Markets
Canada has expanded refined sugar shipments, surpassing 316 million pounds in a year as refineries tap markets worldwide. The exports reached nearly 27 countries, signaling a major industry development for Canadian sugar refiners.
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Canada
Canadian firm to erect plant in the west this summer
Canadian Farm Implement Company plans a new plant in the western region during the summer, as Alberta Clay Products reports orders arriving from British Columbia points but expected to shift into Alberta. The risk industrial activity prevails at Medicine Hat with anticipated carriage of about Atty cars.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
British Columbia
Eis Durig
Cheapest of all Oils advertised across Canada
Br. Thomas' Eelectric OLAC is described as the cheapest preparation offered to the public. It is stated to be widely available in every drug store from coast to coast and kept by country merchants, making it easily procurable and moderately priced for all customers.
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Canada
Grain Elevators in Western Canada Reach Vast Capacity
The report notes 3,700 licensed grain elevators across the prairie region with total storage over 160,606,000 bushels. Repairs to Atlantic telegraph cables extend operations to depths of 3,600 fathoms.
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Cani
Tee Prairie
Atlantic
Typhoid Prevention Measures Reported in Sanitation Effort
A brief notice notes sanitation improvements addressing typhoid concerns. It mentions efforts to protect public health and reduce disease risk, outlining actions likely by city health authorities or sanitation services.
Land flowing with milk and honey lesson prompt
A classroom prompt asks students to imagine a land described as flowing with milk and honey. The response from a student is a brief, humorous reply as the teacher reflects on the description.
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Canaan
Teacher
Mrs Young's Weight Gain After Tanlac Treatment
Mrs Bella Young of Hamilton Ontario reports a dramatic recovery from severe illness after using Tanlac. She details prior weakness, headaches, nausea, and weight loss, claiming a 34 pound gain and renewed health.
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Bella Young
Cathcart St
Hamilton
Ontario
Salmon weight growth in English experiments astonishes researchers
In England experiments show rapid salmon family growth. A three pound fish marked in July 1921 weighed six pounds in July 1922. A thirteen pound fish marked January 1921 weighed twenty-one pounds by July 1922. A sixteen pound fish marked August 1921 reached twenty-two pounds by July 1922. A male salmon marked near Castle Connell in February 1921 weighed nineteen pounds and after release grew to thirty three pounds by March 26 following year.
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Castle Connell
Board Agriculture
O'Brien
Scotsmen reflect on heaven and fate in a grim tale
In a fragmentary dialogue two Scotsmen die and speak of the afterlife. One ruminates that heaven might be better than earthly life yet another friend counters that this is not heaven, as they confront new surroundings and the meaning of passing.
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Kim
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