Thousands Trained By St Dunstan’s Blind War Veterans
Thousands of blind veterans trained at St Dunstan's Hostel for Blind Ex-servicemen in London. Twenty three thousand men were discharged with damaged sight after the war, and the charity has spent five years rehabilitating them. Trainees learn massage, poultry farming, basketry, boot repair, joinery, and music. Stenographers and typists find steady work in London offices, aided by a special tape recording machine. The program extends to colonies and has representatives worldwide.
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St Pronstan’s
London
St. Dunstan’s
Rheumatic Relief Promised By South American Remedy
A touted medicine called South American Rheumatic Remedy claims rapid relief within one to two days for acute inflammatory rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and related rheumatic ailments. Druggists note it often cures and recommends it for general rheumatic complaints.
Manna Falls Reappears Says U S Consul in Mesopotamia
United States consul Oscar S Heizer in Jerusalem reports manna is found in upper Mesopotamia and Kurdistan along the Persian frontier. Heizer claims it falls as dew, then hardens into grain after landing, echoing biblical feeding of Israelites during their wanderings.
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Israel
Canaan
Oscar S Heizer
United States
Jerusalem
Heizer
Anon Quote on Diligence and Laziness
A concise adage notes a diligent man can always achieve success while a lazy person never does. The line reflects classic moral instruction urging persistence and effort.
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Anon
The Tooth Brush Drill Editorial by Dr Proctor McGee
Rea Froctor McGee, M D S editor of Oral Hygiene presents The Tooth Brush Drill in 1921 copyright. The piece promotes dental care routines and emphasizes proper brushing technique and oral hygiene practices.
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Rea Proctor McGee
M.D
D.S
Rea Froctor McGee
Dental Brush Drill For Children In Cincinnati
The text outlines personal choice in toothbrush size and shape with medium stiffness bristles and a dentifrice. It presents a eight year program of school dental clinic drills teaching children to brush all upper and lower teeth with step by step motions and ends with rinsing and storage of brushes.
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Silk Ross
Cincinnati
Soldiers Civil Re-Establishment Training and Reach
The department reports 521 men accepted for training through 1920 with 70 percent of graduates following their training line. The past year treated 23,591 patients, plus outside clinics performing 447 thousand treatments. Total department expenditure reached 27,671,493 dollars.
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Department of Soldiers
Department
Glasgow votes to abolish saloons in sweeping reform
Ten city wards in Glasgow supported a move to abolish saloons marking the most revolutionary change in Scotland in two centuries. The vote signals a major shift in local alcohol policy and social reform during the period.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Serum Injections May Replace Appendectomy Soon
Recent experiments infecting appendicitis patients with serum show high success, suggesting surgical knife operations could be abandoned. The studies indicate quicker recovery and fewer complications, pointing to a shift in treatment practice.
Eleven Canadians pay taxes over two hundred thousand dollars
Eleven individuals paid income taxes on incomes of two hundred thousand dollars or more in the last fiscal year as announced to the House of Commons. In 1918 a total of 122,588 taxpayers paid income tax, including 12,774 farmers. The 1920 administration cost for business profits tax and income tax was 1,051,537 dollars, up from 495,797 in 1919 and 108,196 in 1918.
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House of Commons
Asbestos Found in Okanagan Valley
A Dominion Government surveyor reports asbestos in the Princeton district and west of Okanagan Falls in the Okanagan Valley. The findings concern potential public health impacts and may prompt further testing and notice to residents.
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Okanagan Valley
Dominion Government
Princeton
Okanagan Falls
Okanagan
Nerviline Quick Relief for Cramps Advertisement
A vintage ad touts Nerviline as a quick relief for cramps and sudden illnesses. It urges readers to mix a few drops in water, claiming the pain vanishes and promotes Nerviline as a common household necessity sold in 35 cent bottles nationwide.
Construction Work in West Shows Strong Start to Year
Contracts for building construction in the western provinces during January and February totalled 5 547 300 in value, rising from 3 900 900 in the first two months of 1920 and 2 657 000 in 1919. The gain signals Western Canada’s capacity to push its large deferred building programme.
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Provinces
Western Canada
Baby's Own Tablets Endorsed by Ontario Mother
Mrs. Georges Lefebvre of St Zenon Quebec praises Baby's Own Tablets saying they suit her baby and she would use nothing else. The ad notes thousands of mothers share the view and report relief from indigestion constipation and colic through this mild laxative sold for 20 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Georges Lefebvre
St. Zenon
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Electricity From the Air Proposed by Hamburg Professor
Prof. Paulson of Hamburg argues that the atmosphere stores electricity and that unlimited supplies can be extracted. He envisions balloons with metallic points acting as collecting antennas, raised in groups and connected by wires to stations on earth to capture a high frequency current. He claims this could power electro chemistry and metallurgy more cheaply than coal. Corns are caused by tight boots, but Holloway's Corn Remover offers a simple remedy.
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Prof. Paulson
Hamburg
Tiny New Hebrides race found by explorer
An explorer has reported the discovery of a race of 40,000 head-hunting cannibals described as the smallest human beings. The find occurred in the New Hebrides, with details confirming this unusual indigenous group.
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New Hebrides
Zam-Buk touted as remedy for piles and skin woes
Mr James Raddy of Kitaloe Ontario recounts severe piles and ineffective remedies until Zam-Buk treatment. He claims rapid relief from burning irritation and complete remission after using the herbal ointment. Zam-Buk marketed for eczema sores burns and skin troubles priced 50c box or $1 35 for multiple boxes from Zam-Buk Co Toronto.
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James Raddy
Kitaloe
Ont
Zam Buk
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Sea Otter Returns To Alaskan Waters
Report from the Alutian Islands notes sea otters have migrated from Kamchatka and the Kurile Islands to the Alaskan coast after twenty years of extinction status along the territory. The sudden abundance puzzles scientists as coats fetch high prices.
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Alaskan
Alutian Islands
Kamchatka
Kurile Islands
Siberia
Siberian
Alaska
Massive Whitefish Egg Take Reported at Smoke Inland Hatchery
The Dominion Fisheries Branch states that as many as 50,000,000 whitefish eggs were placed at the Smoke Inland hatchery near Lake Winnipegosis. Eggs were gathered at the Waterhen River mouth where its flow reaches Waterhen Lake then Lake Manitoba. With lake freezing early in November, crews had to winter at the egg-collecting camp. The 1920 collection is about three times the prior year.
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Lake Winnipegosis
Dominion Fisheries Branch
Waterhen River
Waterhen Lake
Lake Manitoba
States With Indian Names Among The Forty-Eight
An analysis shows twenty five states derive their names from American Indian languages while twelve originate from English. Six come from Spanish sources, three from French, and two are named after U S leaders Washington and Indiana.
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United States
U.S
Washington
Indiana
Foulard Dress Features Navy Ribbon Trim and Irregular Hem
The gown uses foulard inspired styling with ribbon trimming. Ground rose shade hosts small navy designs. Navy ribbon outlines collar front hem and belt. hat uses navy plain weave ribbon for a dashing finish. Irregular skirt length marks the new frock.
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Foulard
No More Asthma Remedy Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg’s asthma remedy as ending asthma attacks. It claims to stop choking, improve breathing, prevent night attacks, and restore sleep. Trial suggested to prove value to sufferers.
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J. D. Kellogg
Romans Used Lead Coffins in English City Excavations
Romans used lead coffins when digging under cities like London and York. bodies found entombed in lead show the Romans buried dead in such coffins. Lead came from Welsh mines and bore significant silver content in many deposits.
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London
York
Wales
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh
An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures nasal catarrh and prevents colds by cleansing the blood. It promises internal action through the bloodstream and includes a money back guarantee for any case not cured, with testimonials offered free. The text also contains unrelated, fragmented notes.
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Wall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Chic
Minard's Liniment Believes Neuralgia Claim Widens
The note states Minard's Liniment asserts neuralgia relief, while about seventy periodicals printed in Esperanto, the so called universal language, are now published. The item reflects early 20th century patent medicine promotion and linguistic fad reportage.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Relief
Advises brisk rubbing of the affected region for muscular rheumatism and claims a bottle contains great virtue beyond estimate. The remedy is presented as a superior treatment option accessible through simple application.
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Thomas
Municipal Hospitals in Alberta Expand with New Districts
Alberta reports eight municipal hospitals active last year with four new hospital districts created. Rate payers approved schemes for 196 beds and 2,439 admissions occurred. Rural tax rates for hospital support ranged from 2 to 4 cents per acre.
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Alberta
Motors and Good Roads Benefit All Citizens
Good roads mean money in the pocket of every automobile owner and comfort to every rider. Efficiency and economy of operation pay dividends on highway investment. As improvements extend, even non-drivers gain from faster, cheaper transport of farm products and improved business communication.
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Chicago Tribune
Minnard's Liniment For Burns Eskimo Dog Feat
An odd claim links Minnard's Liniment to a spectacle of an Eskimo dog pulling 300 pounds for thirty five miles in a single day. The provable basis is unclear, but the item frames the brand with a remarkable endurance stunt.
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Canad Starch Co., Limited
Montreal
St. Dunstan's
Manna
Mesopotamia
Dr. Chase
Pilla
Deslera Et Edmancon, Bates & Co, Ltd
Tereate
Dr.Chase
Pitts
Electricity
Zambuk
Putnam's
Marie Belmont
Yarmouth, N
Minard
Dodds
Aoerta
Dr. Michenheff
Vook
Cook Medicing CO
Otter
Agta Clay Glover Co.,, Inc
New York
USA
Dominion Express
D. D. D. D. Remedy Ca
Phoenix Block
Winnipeg
Minnard
Dominion Tires
Dominion
Ford
Chevrolet
Overland
Pierce-Arrows
Packards
W. N. Us
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