Married Life Extends Lifespans for Women In 1920s Data
A government life table analysis from the 1920s shows married women generally lived longer than single or widowed peers, with strongest advantages at older ages and in comparisons among Hugle women. The study notes mortality rates for married versus widowed and single women, and highlights the persistence of higher mortality for widows. The piece then shifts to a domestic vignette with careworn travel scenes and family dynamics, illustrating everyday life and social observations of women and children in transit and at home.
Freedom Dream in a Railway Journey
A young woman named Helmi departs a confining home for a roam across Canada. She imagines independence and future wealth, recalls warnings from Aunt Lil, and envisions buying a Girls' Friendly Home, burning uniforms, and dressing the girls in new outfits. Riding a freight-dominated train, she contemplates strangers and the vastness ahead, seeking escape from control and society’s judgments.
Pinkham vegetable compound praised by health seeker
A patient writes from Ontario praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for weakness and relief after illness. She describes fatigue, teetering weakness, and reliance on the medicine after taking three bottles, urging others to try it for similar symptoms. The plea emphasizes personal recovery and recommendation to others seeking help.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary
Coe
Leia P. Piakiam
Jineaing
Ontario
Woxnen
Cuticura Heals Severe Pimples After Yearlong Battle
Miss Emily Doll of Riverton Manitoba describes a year of severe pimples that caused itching, soreness, and sleepless nights. After trying various remedies, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, purchasing a cake of soap and one half cake of ointment, which relieved symptoms.
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Emily Doll
Rivencn
Man
Cuscara Tatcum
Saskatchewan bovine tuberculosis convention notes
A roughened report from Saskatoon outlines a 1925 convention agenda focusing on bovine tuberculosis control and policy. Arthur Whiten and Dr HC Burroughs were elected officials with officers named for vice president secretary treasurer and executive posts. The 1925 convention is slated to be held in Saskatoon at a date to be named.
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Saskatchewan
King Bayley
Dominion
Resina
Arthur Wiiten
Saukatoon
HC. Burroughs
Swit Corrent
Jackson
North Battleford
Treasures
RH. Surray
BM. Bayly
Moose Jaw
W. R. Coles
Reina
Ruby Simpson
Regina
Saskatoon
W. I Orme
CG. Southon
Swift Carve
Cvitloais
How Turkey Handles Speeders treiman Instructed To Thr
A Turkish city experiments with a unique road safety tactic as mayor authorizes a bicycle patrol and instructs officers to deploy short nails in the path of speeding drivers. Constantinople’s narrow streets pose hazards for drivers who speed, and officials aim to reduce casualties while limiting noise.
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Treiman
Constantin Nalle
Constantinople
Guard the Children From Autumn Colds
The Pall notes autumn brings severe colds and warns mothers to keep children guarded. It promotes Absor's Own Tablets as a preventive laxative remedy to banish colds or relieve them if they occur, available by mail from The Dr. Will Eine Co in Brockville Ontario.
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Nailer
Portes
Ely
Helmi
Wien
Helmt
Locke
Peare
Maudie
Charley
Maude
Maudice
Fors
Helal
Young
Helat
Abs
Ser
Dr. Willeine Co
Brorkville, Ont
Gift Of Pictures For U B C Series Of Early Days
A local society promotes a series of paintings to honor British Columbia's early days. John Innes designed eight works presented to the University of British Columbia with support from Hudsons Bay Company officials and regional officials.
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British Columbia
Pat Society
University of British Columbia
Hudson's
John Innes
Artlat
Jnally
University
Charles VI
H.C. Shaw
Thunderlike Radio Demonstration At New York Exposition
A vivid display at Grand Central Palace shows fish, heartbeats, and box sounds amplified by radio to thunderous levels. Hugh Gernsback oversees the demonstration while industry chatter hints at new self-operating devices and evolving technology.
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Grand Central Palace
New York
Hugh Gernsback
Finland Introduces Automatic Voting Apparatus in Parliament
Finland adopts a new mechanical and automatic voting system for its parliament. A Swedish firm built the setup with desk buttons labeled Aye and No, connected to a central table behind the Speaker. Votes register within seconds, though concerns about tampering with absent members remain.
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Firet
Planish
Otto
Ter
Little Helps For This Week In The Fear Of The Lord
A devotional fragment cites Proverbs 14 26 about confidence in God and refuge for His children. It urges trust in prayer amid grief and life’s trials, touching on faith, holiness, the cross, and the race of faith, with a brief aside about popcorn.
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Earth
Heaven
Pharold
British policy cited as making Palestine prosper
The article quotes Dr Adam emeritus head of Medill praising British aid to Palestine, noting reduced brigandage improved conditions and that inhabitants benefit. It mentions High Commissioner Lord Plunketster as capable administrator and frames British efforts as helping other lands achieve the best results.
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Adam
Medill
Palestine
Lord Plutsteler
Montreal Gazette
Castoria Ad Claims Gentle Relief for Babies
The writer lauds Castoria as a safe, vegetable laxative for infants and children aiding fever, sleep, and digestive issues. It emphasizes no harsh drugs, easy dosage, and physician endorsement, promising gentle, natural outcomes for common pediatric woes.
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Castoria
Castor
Eshdes
Fletcher
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Aunt Lil
St. John
Weir
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St John's Garden
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B.C. University
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