Fire waste in Canada and its burden on the public
A report from Ottawa warns that 1921 fire losses in Canada totaled 98,135,170 dollars with 1922 four month losses at 7,996,009. The text argues fire waste falls on the public via insurance, taxes, and disrupted production, urging rural co operation and preventive measures to reduce costs and protect communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canute
Ottawa
Canada
Ioost
Prokis Fostomork
Faeerkee
Canaia
Surrey
World Wheat Stocks Down Globally with North American Surplus
The Commerce Department analysis shows world wheat supplies by July 1 at multi year lows except North America where stocks are ample. Argentina and Australia hold notably less wheat, the United States carryover is tight, Canada is comparatively strong, and Russia's exports are absent. The report flags limited imports from India and a dependency on North American surplus to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Commerce Department
Argentina
Australia
United States
Canada
India
Russia
Magnetic Powers Studied In Lodged German Experiments
German researcher Dr. Gronswad conducts tests on magnetic abilities in people claiming to possess real magnetism. He notes changes after exercise and has built an instrument to measure a person’s magnetism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Magneton
Io Ve Gronswad
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promised Relief for Stomach Ailments
An old remedy advertisement claims Dr Hamilton's Pills tone up the stomach and aid digestion for those with poor appetite or weak digestion. It touts improved tastes and general well being and lists The Catarthozone Co Montreal as distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shay
New Strength For Weak Stomachs Pills Claim Digestive Aid
An old advertisement touts Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for indigestion. It asserts the pills enrich and strengthen the stomach, revive appetite, reduce pain after eating, and cure digestive discomfort. A Tequitte businessman Testifies to relief after failing with doctors and other preparations. The ad offers the medicine by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 through The Williams Medicine Co. in Brockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br Williams Pigk
Willian
William Johnson
Tequitte NS
Srammach
Biles Eis Abecine
Williams Mt v
Thedicine Co
Trockvilte
Fragmented Script Mayhem Hints at Scattered Headlines
The passage blends garbled phrases about seas ores lam s and meetings with reflections on business and unemployment. It references London, a Daily Express line about fair weather, a worm exterminator ad, and English rules from Tokio, with scattered notes on police signals and automobilists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wovienee Sa
Boos
Fair London Daily Express
Canada land ad promises wealth and home in 1920s Iowa brief
A fragmented notice discusses a Canada land ad placed by the Canadian Government in an Iowa agricultural paper. It touts Western Canada offers of 180 acres at $15-$30 an acre, homestead grants, and a fall back to rising land values. The piece notes the promotion appeared in the Iowa and Corn Belt Farmer and cites AP Esser of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Migration and Colonization
Iowa
Canadian Department of Immigration and Cotswestern
Canada
Iowa and Corn Bell
Apesser
Elkhart
Department F Immigration and Colonization
United States
Ancient Grape Vine of San Gabriel Valley
One of the world's oldest grape vines, planted in 1775 by Spanish missionaries at San Gabriel, California, now covers 14,000 square feet with trellis-supported branches. Bunches weigh five to six pounds, as the vine remains prolific despite its age and historic origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States
San Gabriel
St. Gabriel's
Dr Thomas Elecitie N Provides Sprain and Bruise Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Elecitie N claiming to reduce swelling after sprains and bruises by cooling inflammation and drawing out pain. The arial is said to convince skeptics of its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas’ -Eelecitien
Arial
Home Ownership Rates Rise Across Canadian Cities
The article cites how Canadian cities show high owner occupancy, listing figures for cities such as London Ontario Calgary Halifax Vancouver Winnipeg Ottawa Montreal and others. It notes percentages and counts of homes and owner occupants, highlighting prosperity indicators across urban areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
London
Ontario
Hamilton
Calary
Tsonto
Halifax
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Montreal
Changing Times Visitor Questions Local Vet College Fate
A visitor asks what happened to the old veterinary college, noting it was repurposed long ago into an automobile company school in Cincinnati. The remark reflects changes in local institutions and urban redevelopment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterinary College
Cincinnati Enquirer
Business Woman Praises Tanlac After Health Recovery
Popular Winnipeg businesswoman Misa Alvthe of 351 Carton St describes a nervous breakdown and severe stomach and kidney distress that left her bedridden. She credits Tanlac with restoring her health and says she now feels well again.
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Misa
Perth
Carton St
Winnipeg
The Smallest Dictionary Found With War Veteran
Joseph Brown, a veteran of the 42nd Highlanders, is said to own the world’s smallest dictionary from 1688. The tiny book, half an inch thick with 11,000 pages, survived campaigns and remains a fragile heirloom readable only through a glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brown
42Nd Highlanders
Putnam's Painless Corn Exactor Promoted in Ad Text
An old advertisement promotes Putnam's Painless Corn Exactor and asserts it quickly relieves corn pain. The copy uses sensational language about swearing and offense to sell the product, urging readers to refuse substitutes and pay 260.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Smith
Telegraphy Rescues Shipwrecked Mariners With Wireless Aid
Historic note explains wireless outfits on ships enable distant SOS calls. In Indian Ocean rescues, crews signal from castaway islands and receive timely replies, allowing recovery within weeks. Wireless gear left ashore aids future mariners stranded on lonely shores.
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Robinson Crusoe
Mis Tanely Island
Raphy
Indian Ocean
Lan Needel
Elmaren
What is wrong with the church and people today
The passage questions modern church and society, noting cynicism, spoiled attitudes, and the strain on families. It argues women avoiding housework implies they should not marry to reform a husband, reflecting social expectations and tensions of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Today
Notable Honored Devotees and Medical Remedies Highlighted
The piece touts 64 honorary degrees awarded to Mme Currie the European elementist and distractician from American colleges and universities. It also promotes Dr J D Kelloggs Time Remedy as effective for asthma and restlessness, claiming years of service and urging trials to confirm benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme Currie
J.D. Kelloggs
Nearest Stars Remain Distant For Earthbound Measurement
The article notes that the nearest stars are so far away that calculating distance to Earth remains challenging. It discusses the vastness of space, the four year light travel implications, and the limits of current astronomical methods.
Dangerous tetanus risk from discarded items on floors
The piece warns that children can lose a year of schooling or suffer injury by stepping on sharp discarded objects such as hoard scraps left on floors. It urges caution and care to prevent lockjaw from hazardous debris.
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Switzerland
Enat
Ace Cold
Tokio
Fifth Avenue Coach Company
New York Sun
Bee Keepers
Breck
Will
Thane
Ruddy Ares
Aspir
Bayer
Drugista
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