World Benefactors and the Worth of Quiet Labor
An appreciation of Luther Burbank and Canadian agronomists, praising their plant breeding feats and farm leadership. The piece argues that civic progress rests as much on diligent, unseen farmers and researchers as on politicians, urging recognition and support for Wheeler, Saunders, Seager Wheeler, and others quietly improving crops and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Seager Whesler
Seager Wheeler
Wheeler
Luther Burbank
Lost Colonies and World War Echoes Dominate Talks
The article notes German hopes for private talks to gain satisfaction on lost colonies from World War while referencing the Thoiry parley of foreign ministers. It also jumbles cultural and domestic tropes, mentioning marriages, gender norms, and a patent medicine claim about Holloway's Corn Remover, all tied to a chaotic editorial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Thoiry
France
Stresemann
Modern Surgery Breakthrough Reported in London
A London doctor announced that blood transfusion could be performed without the donor enduring the full blood loss, using a half pint transfer via car to a patient in Richmond. A new medical invention would keep blood at the right temperature during transport. The claim is from a source noting a dramatic early step in modern surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lndon
London
Richmond
Surrey
Wormwood and Worm Powders Featured In Odd Mix Of Remedies
A jumble of claims promotes Wormwood preparations and Worm Powders as cures for catarrh constipation and parasites with notes on a radio weight loss tip and a tangential dog breed reference. The piece blends product pitches with anecdotes and unrelated trivia, reflecting a late era advertising style.
Home Dyes Promise True Color and Easy Use
A promotional note extols home dyeing as a stylish option with true dyes that yield even, beautiful tones. It claims new materials and “secret” techniques let home sewers achieve pro results, suggesting curtains and furnishings can be dyed successfully at home.
Assailant Named in Bologna Attack and Mine Fire
A youth who attacked Musso lini in Bologna was identified as Anton miboni, son of a Bologna printer, and was killed by the crowd. A 67 year fire burns in Summit Hill coal mine, Pennsylvani a, consuming about 14,090,000 tons of coal while engineers estimate over 2,000,000 dollars has been spent fighting it.
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Dean Saif
Dean Swift
Luther Burbank
California
Burbank
Canada
Dr. Saunders
Himalayas
Marquis
Saunders
Mussolini
Lfe
Bologna
Hor
Anton Miboni
Summit Hill
Penn
Waria
Mothers Praise Baby's Own Tablets in Nova Scotia ad
Mrs. LM Brown of Walton NS testifies that Baby's Own Tablets are invaluable for infants ailments. The laxative and gentle digestive aid claim to ease constipation indigestion colds fevers teething pain and other stomach issues. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LM. Brown
Walton, NS
Molicine
Dr Willams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Lumber exports set record amid rising overseas shipments
The report notes Vancouver style lumber exports from British Columbia reached a record in the first half of the year, with a surge in shipments to Japan and the Atlantic seaboard boosting total exports. An unrelated paragraph promotes J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy claiming it stops attacks, while a brief remark mentions Schubert composing many songs between ages 17 and 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Troubled with Lame Back for Over 17 Years
A letter-like ad from Egmont British Columbia describes Harry H Buss suffering lame back for seventeen years and seeking relief. It warns of kidney trouble symptoms including back pain headaches swollen joints painful urination and murky urine while promoting a remedy to relieve suffering and prevent kidney ailments with a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Buss
Egmont
B.C
Canada’s agricultural backbone and migration policy
A discussion notes agriculture as Canada’s backbone, detailing that 41% of net production last year came from farming while 26% from urban real estate and 54% from forests and minerals. It argues for land colonization to boost prosperity and mentions Hon. Mr Forke, Canada's new Minister of Immigration, aiming to accelerate overseas work by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thowe
United States
Canada
Golghis
Andy
British Empire
Forke
Ss Mis
Canaila
United Grain Growers' Twine and Farm Supply Impact
Overview of United Grain Growers operations detailing nine million pounds of twine and coal, and over six million dollars in farm supplies handled annually. Notes include historical price controls, farmer organization distribution, and substantial savings to farmers through wholesale access and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Ander
Firs
Ireland
U.G.G
United Grain Growers
Linder Twine
Feld
Sud
Seals Date Back Centuries In Early Authentication
Washington reports that seals used to authenticate modern legal documents date to at least 4000 B C and represent ancient printing. Dr LM Casanowicz, Old World archaeologist at the National Museum under the Smithsonian Lost, discloses this finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lm.casanowicz
National Museum
Smithsonian Lost
Pekin Wall Encloses City Within 16 Miles Port Outlook
A description states Pekin is enclosed by a wall 50 feet high and 40 feet thick, marking the city’s outer defenses. The text notes the wall as the boundary line around Pekin with an implied port area nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Ed Port
Throat Trouble Promises Relief From Dr Price’s Discovery
Mrs A McDonald of Colder Metical Discovery seeks remedy for recurring throat trouble lasting years. She endorses Dr Price’s Laboratory Piney and claims relief after trying the medicine. The advertisement urges readers to request a trial package by sending one cent to Dr Price’s laboratory in Bedg bee Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
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Nany
League
Jobe Trotter
Cour
Holloway
Fletcher
Weader
HB. Butler
Internional Labor Office
Ottawa
Europe
Fraser
Te International Paper Company
Ottawa Journal
Xenophon
Carter
Windsor
Ontario
J.D. Kellogg
Schubert
CW. Paternen
Cooperative Supply Department of
Pastermatch Reid
Bay of Biscay
Urin
Brees
Ay Nya
All McKenna's Book Store
Yonge St
Ont
Mrs. A. McDonald
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