World Happenings Briefly Told
Ford Motor Co started recall of single workers without dependents to its Detroit plant. Final referendum figures place Toronto on the wet side by a 9,010 majority. Cincinnati woman leaves bulk of her estate to the US Government to help pay war debt. A Detroit judge permits a prisoner to leave court to attend a funeral. he has not returned. Welland fears loss of early charters in severe cold. London and Chicago report murders. New York and England also shown. Ontario Legislature approves 1,000,000 for provincial cement plant. From 40,000 to 50,000 men to be fed to harvest the 1921 crop, per employment heads. Palestine commission notes protection of the Holy Sepulcher. Samuel Birkett of Fort William named secretary of the Grain Inquiry Board. Winnipeg arrival noted. four men fined for appeasement and disorder. others jailed for threats. Sir Pagar Watts comments on Smuts government. Ouanewak, Eskimo murderer, fled Mounted Police and is at large in Arctic regions.
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Ford Motor Co
Toronto
Cincinnati
Detroit
Welland
Ontario
Herb
Palestine Palestine Weekly
Samuel
I CA. Birkett
Fort William
Grain Inquiry Board
Winnipeg
Watering Farm Horses by Walter Moore Raises Humane Warning
The Boston Work Horse Relief Association urges farmers to water horses in the hay field during heat. They note farmers who water only at noon cause horses to drink at night, risking colic and distended stomachs called a hay belly. They advocate bringing water to horses in hot weather to treat them humanely.
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Walter Moore
Boston Work Horse Relief Association
The Fateful Years for Every Woman
The article discusses health challenges for women ages 45 to 50, citing common symptoms like headaches back pains feverish flushes and dizziness. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a home treatment to bolster nerves and vitality and includes a testimonial from McDougall praising improved sleep appetite and energy after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
McDougall
Catarrhozone advertised as remedy for catarrh
An old advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a tonic to stop catarrh and bronchial troubles. It claims the product strengthens the throat, sweetens breath, and relieves discharges, urging readers to buy two months tone for a dollar at dealers in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Alberta to Start Lethbridge Irrigation Expansion in May
The Alberta legislature in session unanimously guarantees finances for new irrigation works to bring water to 100000 acres around Lethbridge. Construction will begin May 1 as bonds for the project are prepared, with the province guaranteeing expenditures for the expanded area.
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Lethbridge
Legislature of Alberta
Province of
Alberta
Movement to set aside days for kindness to dumb animals grows
The Winnipeg Tribune notes a rising movement to honor dumb animals with special days. It recalls childhood scenes of loyal dogs and talking about stories like Beautiful Joe and Black Beauty. The piece laments adult thoughtlessness toward dogs and cats and the debt of beasts of the field to human kindness.
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Joe
Winnipeg Tribune
Eyelet Embroidery Adds Flair to Spring Frocks
Eyelet embroidery emerges as a favored garment trim for spring. A dress in salmon chiffon uses eyelets on ivory batiste panels across the front, with a chiffon sash at the waist and long chiffon panels trailing from the bodice.
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Batiste
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promote Gentle Purging For All Families
Calomel and blue pills fall from favor as milder Dr Hatton's Pills are praised for flushing impurities. The remedy, largely vegetable, is described as extremely mild and suitable for constipation and bowel trouble. Marketed as good for young and old, it is sold widely by dealers through The Catarrhozone Co in Montreal.
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Dr. Hatton
Dr. Hamilton
Manitoba Population and Vital Statistics 1920
Manitoba total population in 1920 was 41 460 according to the annual report of the vital statistics branch. The death rate for the province last year stood at 12.2 per thousand, down two per thousand from 1919. Births in 1920 totaled 18 536 compared with 5 019 during the previous year.
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Manitoba
Vital Statistics Branch
Miss Anna Dobek of Dobele Ages 12 in Chocholow
Poland claims the oldest spinster in Central Europe Miss Anna Dobek of Dobele living in Chocholow recently celebrated her 12th birthday. She remains active in body and mind, does daily housework, and jokes that she has never needed a man about the house. She dislikes rats and notes that mothers know when a child suffers worms and need prompt treatment with Miller's Worm Powders to ease progress thereafter.
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Poland
Clais
Europe
Anna
Dobele
Chocholow
Winnipeg to Buy Bienfait Coal At $11.50 Per Ton
The Bienfait Saskatchewan coal from the cignite Utilization plant will be sold in Winnipeg at 11.50 per ton, per a Manitoba Legislative statement by Attorney-General T. H. Johnson. If briquettes meet claims, Winnipeg’s coal trade could be revolutionized. Also notes wireless England to Australia on the Marconi principle covering about 12,900 to 13,000 miles. Mexican houses show outer walls three to six feet thick to resist earthquakes.
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Bienfait
Winnipeg
Manitoba
T. H. Johnson
Bieniait
England
Australia
Unsounded claim on catarrhal deafness cure
The fragment discusses a so called remedy for catarrhal deafness. It mentions the mucous surfaces of the system and the tube affected when inflamed, claiming restoration of hearing once the condition is treated. The text cites a Toledo, Ohio address.
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Toledo
New Creamery Plant Planned In Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries announces rapid completion this summer of new creamery and cold storage plants started last year at Yorkton Weyburn and Melfort The other item notes the ongoing mystery of the emeralds among the Russian crown jewels weighing six and three quarter pounds
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Saskatchewan Cooperative Creameries
Yorkton
Weyburn
Melfort
Winnipeg Industries 1920 Economic Output Summary
The report lists Winnipeg Industries 1920 outputs and values across sectors. It notes an estimated annual payer amount of 24308982 and total outputs including soap, butter and cheese, cotton, lumber, bread and biscuits, malt liquors, coffees and spices, furnishing goods, and other products with varied monetary figures. It also references the first successful aerial photograph taken by the British at Neuve Chapelle in 1914.
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Neuve Chapelle
Aspirin alert prompts careful Bayer recognition
The notice warns buyers to ensure Bayer appears on the package or tablets to guarantee Aspirin. It lists common uses including colds, headaches, neuralgia, rheumatism, earache, toothache, lumbago, and pain. It notes twelve tablet tins are inexpensive and larger Canadian packages exist, stating Aspirin is a Bayer trademark registered in Canada and produced by Bayer Manufacture of Monoscete.
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Bayer
Canada
Peabody Man Praises Tanlac Health Revival
G W Logan of Peabody Kansas reports Tanlac restored his health and boosted weight after a severe run-down condition. He says six bottles made him well with improved appetite and digestion and notes his wife also benefited. He invites others to publish his statement and try the medicine.
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George W Logan
Peabody
Kansas
Middle West
Hands Across the Sea Unity Message From Press
A New York Post editorial urges Americans and the English to overlook minor differences and prejudices to foster mutual understanding and cooperation. It argues shared ideals and responsibilities can guide both nations toward world progress in years ahead.
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Great Britain
Ameri
New York Post
Timothy Seed Sale Shocks Alberta Growers
Growers in the Pincher Creek district Alberta recently sold 500000 pounds of Timothy seed to a Chicago firm. The sale price ranged from 15 to 6 cents per pound reflecting a sharp drop and a volatile market for feed and forage seeds this season.
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Pincher Creek
Alberta
Chicago
Unscrupulous Patent Remedy Promoted for Child Suffering
An advertisement urges parents to use Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy for their children's ailments. It markets the product as an effective treatment to spare children from suffering.
Bananas Prove Highly Yielding Per Acre
An acre planted with bananas is estimated to produce nearly 20 tons of fruit. Each bunch weighs about 1.70 to 1.80 pounds, indicating strong yields and efficient harvest potential.
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Jing
Tor
Sir Pagar Watsissioner
Souterview
L General
Ouanewak
Mounted Police
Chester Geld Inlet
Arctic
Dr. Chase
Conta A Bor
Oates & Ca
Led
Toren
London
Lethbridge District
Marie Belmont
Central
Canac
Mexico
Winnipeg Industries
Tanlac
G. W. Logan
Peabody, Kansas
Jement
Imperial Eureka
Coensee
Imperial Oil Limited
Crown Brand
Camada Starch Co., Limited
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