Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Devastate Tokyo and Yokohama
A catastrophic quake on September first toppled buildings in Tokyo and Yokohama, followed by huge tsunamis washing away towns and futures. The disaster leaves millions homeless, with fires, ruin, and widespread disease. international relief pours in, led by Canada and other nations, as Japan races to rebuild amid national resolve and vast losses.
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Drake
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Tomas
Illagra
Toklo
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Sameaing
Emprese
Australia
Canada
Prprees
Rusaia
Aose
Vancouver
America
Giat Veatel
Red Cross
Asclat
Red Ghies Makion
Conor Band
Red Cros
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Isk
Tokio
Increase in Pure Bred Animals in Canada
The decade between the last two censuses shows large increases in purebred animals in Canada. Purebred horses rise 11 percent, cattle 296,656, sheep 92,642, and swine 1148. gains exceed 139 percent for cattle and 84 percent for swine.
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Canada
Dominion
British Columbia Industry Gains in Annual Report
British Columbia shows a big improvement in industrial life according to the annual report of the Deputy Minister of Industries. The document notes renewed vigor across many sectors, with diverse establishments producing over twenty two different articles in the province. The report highlights the province’s immense raw wealth and renewed manufacturing activity.
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British Columbia
No Batter Substitutes Admitted In Canada Trade Changes
Permission to import oleomargarine and other dairy substitutes was revoked by Canada's Parliament in 1917 for thirty years. After the August end, dealers have until February 1924 to dispose of stock. Renovated butter filled milk filled cream and filled butter are also excluded from October 1 of the current year.
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Parliament of
Canada
Swollen Joints and Soothing Nerveine Prospects
Vague ad text touts a rub on remedy named Nerviline or Ne Reaiute with claims of easing swollen joints and tense muscles. It markets a mysterious product with exaggerated promises and references a six year track record, noting widespread sale at low price.
Autos Parked On Roof Novel Scheme To Ease Traffic
A Los Angeles skyscraper project introduces roof parking stations enabling cars to enter a building and be moved to any floor level without exiting the vehicle. The well known prop supplier to films plans a nine story elevated structure to address urban congestion.
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Los Angeles
Anotor
Com
Transy King
Fall Weather Harsh on Infants and Remedies
Canadian autumn brings sudden temperature swings that can cause colds stomach cramps and digestive upset in babies. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as a safe remedy to soothe the stomach regulate bowels and help babies thrive. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 2 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Prospective land buyers tour Canadian prairies for farms
Eighty prospective buyers and settlers linked to the Canada Colonization Association travel to Alberta and Saskatchewan to inspect recommended farms. Twenty enter via Winnipeg and sixty through North Portal as the agency moves U S farmers into the prairies on inspection tours. Some text appears garbled with stray phrases remains.
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Western Canada
Indiana
The
Canada Colonization Association
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
North Portal
United States
Prairies
Amundsen Plans Three-Plane Pole Relay Flight
Roald Amundsen announced plans after a conference with Haakon Hammer to use three all metal planes in a relay crossing of the North Pole to probe the vast unexplored polar basin. Capt Amundsen aims to return to Norway to finalize next summer’s flight with aircraft under construction in Germany.
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Rowld Amundsen
North Pole
Germany
Alaska
Paderewski Fame Began With Stanford Rescue
A young Paderewski tour to San Jose drew two Stanford students to stage a recital. They guaranteed $2,000 but box office only produced $1,609, leaving a $400 shortfall. Paderewski lent mercy, covering expenses after deducting costs. Twenty years later Herbert Hoover repaid the kindness to the musician in need.
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Paderewski
San Jose
California
Leland Stanford University
Air
Paderewsks
Poland
Herbert Hoover
Putnam’s Painless Corn Extractor Advertised
A vintage ad asserts that Putnam’s Corn Extractor removes corns completely, claiming no trace remains after use. The copy promises painless results and urges purchase at 25 cents with no substitutes offered.
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Putnams
Major Speranza tours Canada on immigration plan
Major Speranza of the Veterans' Association in England says 00,000 of England's best men could be secured for Canada if arrangements are made on arrival. He will visit Ottawa on return and present a concrete proposal to the immigration department after studying conditions and challenges facing land-seekers.
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Speranza
Associ
England
Ton
London
Peranza
Canada
Ottawa
Conditio
Yeland
How Manitoba Was Originall Pronounced
Manitoba pronunciation debate highlighted by Manitoba newspapers urging readers to say the name with the accent on the last syllable. The Free Press and Bran don Sun favor preserving the historic stress, while readers note regional preferences and the influence of prominent figures like Laurier.
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Manitoba
Unete
Brandon Sun
St Pataorle
Aaa
Free Press
Canada
Saskatchewan
Laurier
Fimontoa
Journal
California Fig Syrup Advertisement for Children
An old time advertising slogan promotes California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative for sick or constipated babies and children. It claims gentle bowel movement without griping and no narcotic ingredients, urging consumers to buy genuine syrup from reputable druggists and to follow directions.
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California
Canada August Construction Contracts Rise to 27 Million
August construction contracts in Canada totaled 27,488,700 dollars up from 25,187,500 a year earlier. Residential work was 8,630,900 dollars, 31.3 percent of the total, while business and public works accounted for 7,762,500 and 9,316,800 dollars respectively. Contemplated new work reached 32,374,900 dollars. January–August contracts stood at 223,654,400, higher than last year. The snippet also contains an advertisement for Miller's Worm Powders, promoted as a safe remedy for worms in children, claiming health benefits after use.
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Canada
Nansen Visit to Canada Confirmed by League Society
Dr Fridtjof Nansen is slated to visit Canada and the United States, with a Winnipeg stop on November 21 and 22 under the League of Nations Society in Canada. The event is to be arranged under society auspices for a series of addresses.
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Nansen
Canada
Fridjof Nansen
United States
League of Nations Society
Dr Nansen
Winnipeg
Speedier air travel predicted from New York to San Francisco
Lt Col Marry Graham of the US Army Air Service predicts jets will fly New York to San Francisco in five to six hours within five years. At 20 000 to 40 000 feet, upper-atmosphere currents run 150 to 300 mph in elliptical, altitude dependent patterns, making efficient, oxygen heated flights feasible.
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New York
San Francisco
Marry Graham
Army Air Service
Col. Graham
End Stomach Misery with Pape's Diapepsin Ad
Quick relief for indigestion and gas with Pape's Diapepsin says the ad. A few tablets bring almost immediate stomach relief and cure stomach distress caused by aching. Druggists sell millions of packages at low cost.
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Pape
Honest Money and Dalton: a Century Past Reckoning
A fragment recalls Emmet Dalton of the Dalton gang and argues that a dollar earned honestly is worth far more than money gained by crime. The tone links past outlawed acts to modern moral pricing of crime and payback.
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Emmet Dalton
Tamalton Brothers
Ter ‘Oriaed
Never Saw One Father Son Wagon Phrase Interpretation
A fragmented historical line contrasts a father and son with a cryptic inquiry about a wagon. The wording hints at a socio linguistic exchange or a spoken idiom, capturing a moment of humor or misunderstanding within a family dialogue.
Great Day Coming Service Cites Hopeful Peace
Toronto Telegram reports a Great Day Coming Service expressing hope that there may be no more death. The brief note suggests a message of peace and gliding days ahead as expectations rise.
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Toronto Telegram
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Davies
Tia
Coeines
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