Call To Citizenship and Humanity In Winter Hardship
A Canadian appeal urges citizens to aid drought affected western provinces. Governments bear responsibility, but private groups and individuals must contribute. 227 railway cars of produce have already been donated, with more on the way as churches, clubs, Red Cross, and community outfits mobilize to help those in need.
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Canada
Saskatchew
Manitoba
Alberta
Bennett
Saskatchewan
Red Cross
Origins and scope of commercial canning in Canada
This excerpt traces canning from its early roots in Napoleonic times to its global spread. It notes Appert's 1809 France discovery of sterilization in airtight containers, the English tin can invention, and North America shaping the modern canning industry. It also marks seasonal harvest timelines across hemispheres from October to January.
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Canada
Napoleon
Fos
France
Francois Appert
North America
Motoring on sunlight hailed by Dutch inventors
Two Dutch inventors claim to harness the sun’s rays and multiply their power a thousandfold in a photo electric cell to produce energy capable of driving a high powered car or aircraft engine. They say solar heat has already driven turbines in Egypt and foresee an industrial revolution if practicable.
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Egypt
No-Limit Invention From Japan Impresses World
A Montreal Stat article notes Japan’s inventive prowess with low cost imitations. It cites bamboo fountain pens, silk socks, parasols, and now tens of thousands of spare automobile parts mass produced cheaply, highlighting a trend of affordable manufactured exports.
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Remus
Montreal
Try Kruschen Salts at no expense today
Sufferers from rheumatism sciatica and overweight are urged to try Kruschen Salts at our expense. The ad claims Kruschen clears body of waste and poisons with six mineral salts and promises new health and energy as internal organs function properly. A limited supply trial bottle is offered via the druggist Giant Package including a free trial bottle.
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Keuschen
England Deploys Coal Gas as Motor Fuel
Many parts of England are using coal gas as motor fuel with success and economy, signaling a shift in transportation energy use. Early adopters report lower operating costs and practical performance in daily driving scenarios.
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England
Could Not Be Done Uncle Tom Dialogue
A staged exchange follows a father and Uncle Tom about a baby, with the Uncle urging a conscientious upbringing and noting a belief in shaping a child. The father counters, suggesting the twig is bent toward being a girl and questions the likelihood of changing that path.
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Tom
Criticism Often Unjust in The Ottawa Journa
The Ottawa Journal notes that most people hurry to criticize the police while overlooking their many successes. It argues not that criminals slip away, but that many are arrested thanks to organized police work. Public focus on failures misses thousands of successful prosecutions.
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Ottawa Journa
French perfumer leaves recipes and ideas in will
A recently deceased French perfumer left a will detailing perfume recipes formulae and ideas for creams and locations to keep the laboratory staff engaged for years, outlining projects and suggestions.
Even Rheumatic Pains Eased Fast Now
An advertisement promotes aspirin as fast relief for headaches neuritis and rheumatic pain. It asserts aspirin disintegrates quickly in moisture and begins easing pain almost on swallowing, with claims of safety and Bayer branding. It urges readers to demand aspirin from druggists in Bayer form.
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Stade
Canta
Bayer
Shooting The Fog Clears Air With New Chemical Trial
A secret chemical tested by engineers clears pea-soup fogs as streams of liquid rain from centri fugal pipes suspended above ground create a clear path. Fog particles within 2000 feet are brought to earth as water, with aerodromes set to adopt the fog clearing gear amid heavy fog signal spending.
World's Noisiest Bird Cockatoo Drowns Car Horns
A cockatoo is described as the noisiest bird, able to drown a dozen car horns and outshout a steam whistle. The bell-bird of Brazil ranks second, a white pigeon-sized bird that makes a hammer-on-anvil sound. The text also notes Cottonwood, Texas, has a well in the middle of its main street.
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Brazil
Cottonwood
Texas
Tire life extends past prewar mileage
A British writer notes modern automobile tires commonly run from 15 000 to 25 000 miles, a substantial increase from the 3 000 to 4 000 miles typical before the war, reflecting improved materials and manufacturing.
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Tire
Brazil Population and Area Report
Brazil covers about 3,176,358 square miles and has a population near 39,800,000. The figures reflect a large, growing nation and imply significant demographic and geographic scale.
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Brazil
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Argentina
Uruguay
Chile
Australia
Edwardsburg
Anada Starch
Floney
Kruschen
Bayer Company, Limited
Laas
Arad
Peven
Hermann Ganswindt
Ineventor
Mars
Berlin
Scort
Scott
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