George H Stead Named General Superintendent Western Canada
George H Stead appointed general superintendent of the Western Territory for Canadian National Telegraphs with headquarters in Winniper. Stead, formerly superintendent at Edmonton, has served continuously with Great North Western Telegraph and Canadian Northern Company and later the Canadian National. His career has been entirely in Western Canada, starting in 1890s.
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Western Territory
Canadian National Telegraphs
Winniper
Stead
Edmonton
Great North Western Telegraph
Canadian Northern Company
Canadian National
Western Canada
World Happenings Briefly Told
A collage of 1921 events notes Soviet oil refinery talks in Baku. Von Hindenburg’s German presidency alarm in Vienna. The Earl of Palfour joins the British cabinet as president of the council. Winnipeg’s first locomotive death. Manitoba liquor profits forecast about 1.09 million dollars for the period ending April 30. Russia currency notes issue prompts Canada paper dollar acceptance debate. Counterfeit Canadian notes from Montreal traced amid Russia’s stance on currency.
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Bulleta
Baku
Kaiser Wetbelm
Pld
Marshal von His
Germany
Earl of Palfour
Councit
Curzon
Marchal von Hindenburg
Manitoba
Admiralia
Tim
Waders
Invernal Mank
Montreal
Dave
Russia
Radio device using a bone-back collar stud described
A queer receiving set is reported from New with J J Black described as the maker. The loud speaker, fed from the collar, could be heard up to 2 feet under water and 456 feet through air, but the system’s full function and range remain unclear.
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New
J.J. Black
Parry of remedies praised by long known physician
Throughout the town, people discuss the parity of remedies on the market while praising Dr. Pierce's vegetable medicines. The text extols Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, with claims of long research by Dr. Pierce and a reputation tied to Buffalo. It notes trial package tablets available from Dr Pierce's Laboratory in Bridgeburg.
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Watry
Pierce
BV. Plerce
Plerce
Buffalo
de. Pleos
de. Praree
Bridgeburg
Coal Handling by Western Mines Shows National Increase
Figures show Western coal handling during the period ending March 31 1925 total 2 922 081 tons. Canadian National moved 1 885 279 tons while 1 791 tons were by other lines. Total CN coal movements rose by over 31 000 tons from the previous year.
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Wes
Canadian National Lines
Canadian National
Noteworthy Flight Ends as India Burma Trip Concludes
Sir Sefton Braucker and Alan Cobhana conclude a 17 footalles journey to India and Burma aboard a remarkable machine. The crew reports a smooth return with the aircraft built in July 1922 having flown 50,000 miles equivalent around the world.
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India
Burma
Sefton Braucker
Alan Cobhana
Crosdin
Wrancker
Sion Brancke
Air Comnell
Wor
Canada’s First Public Garden in Halifax and Quebec
The article notes early public gardening efforts in Canada, citing Jacques Cartier in 1541 clearing land near Quebec for vegetables and Adam’s Garden in Halifax established in 17. It highlights Halifax Gardens as city pride and a visitor attraction, reflecting historic roots of civic horticulture.
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Canada
Jacques Cartier
Quebec
Halifax
Baby's Own Tablets Praised by Mothers Nationwide
A testimonial ad touts Baby's Own Tablets as essential for babies, claiming they banish constipation and indigestion, ease fever, expel worms, and keep children healthy. It highlights thousands of mothers and a testimonial from Alex J. Perry of Atlantic, N.S. and notes sales by mail or local druggists at 25 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Mr. Alex
J. Perry
Atlantic
N.S
Alwaya Keegy
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
German Alpine Association Plans Everest Expedition
Announcement of plans for a German climb to Mount Everest in the Himalayas, asserting aims to reach the world’s highest peak. The German Alpine Association backs the expedition with organizational support and stated objectives.
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Mount
Everest
Himalayas
German Alpine Associa
New Zealand Makes Massive Wembley Cheese Display
The New Zealand Dairy Produce Board is creating a monumental cheese for Wembley. It is expected to surpass last year's exhibit, which weighed over 16 cwt, drawing attention for its size and scale.
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New Zealand
Wembley
New Zealand Dairy Produce Board
Canadians face scrutiny over daily newspaper newsprint use
The article argues that accusations of extravagance by Canadian daily newspapers lack solid support. It cites extensive newsprint consumption, noting daily needs around 206 tons and spruce usage, with large volumes burned in past years. It suggests charges of wastefulness may be justified only in a wider Canadian context.
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Brett Milett
I General
Diamond Dyes for home tinting and dyeing
Diamond Dyes offer cold water tinting for soft fabrics and accessories. Packages claim easy use for lingerie, silks, ribbons, waists, dresses, stockings, sweaters, draperies, and more. Text is garbled but centers on home dye products and color permanence.
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Oman
Frank Picksee Elected President of Royal Academy
In London the Royal Academy held a 156 year old ceremony as Frank Picksee was elected president, the eleventh to hold the post since its start by Sir Josiah Webb. The new president, related to Thomas Francis Dickseer, addressed students and received the official insignia amid votes from Academicians.
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London
Frank Picksee
British Royal Academy
Josluna
Webb
Frank Dicksee
Thomas Francis Dickser
Shakespeare
Sir Waller
ATLA
R.A
Tannuser
Arthur
la Belle Dame Sans Merel Reid
Oilers Notice on Child Worm Problem and Remedy
The article warns Oilers can easily know when their children are troubled with worms and emphasizes applying a reliable remedy, Mother Graves Worn Exter mulnator, as a prompt cure.
Paris Boycott of Krassin Family Shunned in Paris
Madame Krassin wife of the Soviet ambassador to France and her daughter face social isolation in Paris as the haut monde avoids them despite official recognition. Former Russian nobles also keep their distance, while shops and workers refuse to serve the ambassador's kin amid a climate of hostility.
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Madame Krassin
France
Paris
Haute Monde
Madame
Mademoiselle Krassin
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed With Erroneous Fragments
A cluttered OCR puzzle list presents scattered clues for across and down entries, including references to aquatic animals, colors, garments, body parts, and abstract terms, interspersed with garbled phrases and misread letters, lacking coherent layout or solutions. The text shows numerous incomplete phrases and misaligned words, indicating a damaged historic puzzle page with many unreadable sections.
Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer Sunday Lesson
A Sunday school lesson discusses Philip and the Ethiopian treasurer. The golden text, angelic guidance, and the role of visions versus angels in Holy Scripture are explored, emphasizing Philip's external direction toward the conversion of the Ethiopian official.
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Philip
Stephen
G. T. Stokes
Zeppelin Company Seeks Move of Factories to Switzerland
Dispatch from Geneva reports Zeppelin AG seeks to relocate its gas bag plants from Friedrichshafen across Lake Constance to Swiss shores to escape Allied restrictions. Zurich authorities are said to be inclined to grant permission, with officials expressing confidence.
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Lappelin Company
Switerland
Zeppelin Company
Germany
Switzerland
Geneva
Friedrich
Lat Constance
Zeppelin
Fragmentary excerpt hints at historical trade and hair export
The text references Hong Kong export activity in 1925 noting ninety nine tons of human hair leaving, and a vague scene about Anji and Pri Evacyae with mentions of a market, a continent, and a person named Meage. The source is fragmented and difficult to fully interpret.
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Hong Kong
Alberta butter exports rise via Panama route report
Alberta shipments of butter to overseas markets moved through the Panama Canal continue to grow. The 1928 bar chart shows exports reaching 4,000 packages of 58 pounds each, compared with 1924 figures when three runs totaled 13,721 packages.
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Alberta
Panama
Department of Agriculture
Co operative Egg Production Estimates Contracts in Alberta
The veretary of the New Alberta Creative Poultry Producers Limited estimates contracts cover about 1.25 million eggs from roughly 6,000 hens. England headlines a new sport Organtan Balloon jumping lets participants rise 50 feet with a push and a capful of common arr is noted as a violent stomach irritant.
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New Alberta Creative Poultry Producers, Limited
Organtan
England
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George H. Stead
Sey
CNA
LIPSE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
P Cola
Royal Academy
Krassin
Belgium
United States Army
Bamon
Paine
Minard
Trauseres
Devat Tealah
Panama Canal
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