Canada urged to lead world peace and race harmony
The essay praises Canada as a global interpreter among nations and to the Orient, highlighting its disinterested League of Nations stance and economic appeal. Sir Rabindranath Tagore calls Canada young and capable, urging it to confront the race problem, merge science with religion, and pursue international friendship for lasting world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
United States
China
Japan
Pacific
League of Nations
League
Dominion
India
Sir Rabindranath Tagore
Sir Rabindranath
National Council of Education
Vancouver
Sleeping bunks on bus line showcased in New York
A bus with sleeping accommodations was shown in New York and has begun service between Buffalo and Cleveland. The Great Lakes Stage Line operates between those cities and Philadelphia and New York. The vehicle seats eighteen people in six double and six single berths, each with outside ventilators. An electric ventilating system refreshes air every five minutes.
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New York
Buffalo
Cleveland
Great Lakes Stage Line
Philadelphia
Sleepers to Run Between Buffalo and Cleveland This Winter
Train service will feature hot water heat in winter and fans in summer. Under current timetable, sleepers will operate only between Buffalo and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Cleveland
Royal Household Silver Loans Public Exhibition
The Lansdowne House collection opens a Loan Exhibition of old English plate at 25 Park Lane Sir Philip Sassoon’s London home. The Queen the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York have lent household silver for public view, a rare display previously unseen by many.
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Lansdowne House
Park Lane
Philip Sassoon
London
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Policeman and Motorist Discuss Accident Cause
A policeman questions how the crash occurred while the motorist explains his wife fell asleep in the back seat, suggesting driver distraction as a factor.
Canadian Inherits European Title from Normandy Estate
Richard du Manoir de Jauaye of Westmeath Ontario becomes heir to a Norman countship and chateau near Bayeux. He plans to move to France with the Countess and their son to take possession of the ancestral home. This marks a second European title awarded to a Canadian in recent weeks following the Egmont case in Priddis Alberta.
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Richard du Manoir de Jauaye
Westmeath
Pembroke
Ontario
Bayeux
France
Richard du Manoir
Earl of
Feeling Tired and Anemic Restored by Dr Williams Pink Pills
An article explains tiredness as a sign of anaemia from thin blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best remedy. It cites G. K. Hooton of Elgin Ontario who reports weight gain and restored vigor after two months of use and notes availability from medical suppliers for 50 cents a box.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Brockville, Ont
Minard’s Liniment Promoted for Flu Relief
An advertisement extols Minard’s Liniment as a remedy for flu symptoms. It claims broad effectiveness and cites medical endorsement, aligning with era marketing. The note highlights the Grand Canyon’s depth as a contrasting marvel.
Zam-Buk Praised By Nurse For Piles Sores And Burns
A Chicago nurse Miss E L Doxey testifies Zam-Buk relieves piles and can be used for sores and burns. She cites a patient who suffered terribly with piles and found relief, and she herself used Zam-Buk with confidence for similar ailments.
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Zam-Buk
E. L. Doxey
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Mars
Sergeant Clay Leaves Mounties for Private Arctic Expedition
Sidney G. Clay of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police retires after 22 years and heads to the Arctic with private explorers to search Chesterfield Inlet region for minerals using planes and motor sledges. He previously led the farthest north RCMP post and now pursues mineral wealth with a motion picture outfit.
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Sidney G. Clay
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Toronto
Arctic Circle
Arctic
R.C.M.P
Edmonton
Chesterfield Inlet
Clay
Grimsby
Swan Lake Fur Farm Plans Summer Rat Shipments
Officials say Swan Lake Fur Farm in Quesnel B C will ship 8000 muskrats this summer. Three thousand will go to North China with smaller numbers to England Scotland and other continental nations. The company estimates a total of 50000 rats on its farm.
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Swan Lake
Quesnel
B.C
North China
England
Scotland
Swan Company
Ready Made Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchial troubles and for scalds burns bruises sprains cuts and sores. It claims no physician is needed and emphasizes personal results as proof of effectiveness.
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Dr. Thomas
Growth Of Tree Planting In Canada Prairie Division
Growth of tree planting shows 8,060,000 young trees shipped each spring by the Tree Planting Division of the Forest Service in Canada. Shipments require moss for 24 percent of carloads and nearly 10 miles of 45 inch burlap. The treeless prairie may be a thing of the past.
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Canada
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Wheat trial shipment to Britain and Germany evaluated
Between 4000 and 5000 bushels of Garnet Wheat have been shipped overseas for flour trials under joint Dominion Agriculture and Canadian Wheat Pool arrangements. Its future depends on miller reception in Great Britain and Germany.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canadian Wheat Pool
Great Britain
Germany
An Oil Of Merit Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is described as the result of careful study of healing oils applied to the body. The advertisement asserts it is a rare, effective combination that has gained public favor from the start and promises to convince skeptics with a trial.
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Thomas
Employer asks for recommendation in strange exchange
Job applicant quotes a quip about mercy and a jury recommending mercy once. The odd exchange hints at a performance review or moral judgment under consideration, but the context and parties remain unclear.
Temper Rising Tests Even Two Men of Steel
Two strong men face heat as tempers flare under pressure. The scene shows physical strain and potential contest risk amid rising heat and tension. Both competitors remain focused on performance despite mounting stress.
Talking Postcards Come With Tiny Gramophone Records
England novelty cards by Raphael Tuck will go on sale soon at three pence each. The gramophone postcards resemble ordinary pictures but contain a small phonograph record that plays a greeting when received. Available songs include Annie Laurie and Auld Lang Syne plus romantic declarations, with larger calendar records also possible.
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Raphael Tuck
At FortyA Man Wishes He Knew What He Thought
A reflective line notes a man’s longing to grasp his past beliefs from youth. It frames maturity as a reevaluation of earlier convictions and prompts readers to consider how perspectives evolve with time.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as the instant relief for sore corns. It claims a single drop stops pain and a few applications dry up and drop off, with thousands using it daily and urging buyers to refuse substitutes.
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Putnam’s
Putnam's
Canada’s Mining Rise From Obscurity to Global Leader
A historical overview notes Canada’s mineral output climbed from under 65 million dollars in 1900 to 271 million dollars in 1928, marking a steady ascent to the front rank of world producers. The piece emphasizes rapid growth and sustained development in Canada’s mining sector.
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Canada
Going Upstairs Had to Sit Down Breath So Short
Mrs H Brousseau of Magog Quebec reports long running shortness of breath and palpitations four years ago that forced her to sit down when climbing stairs. She says she read about a remedy or treatment to help with her condition.
Nerve Pills Promoted By The Milburn Company
A promotional note describes Nerve pills from The T. Milburn Co Ltd Toronto Ontario claiming rapid relief after one box and continued benefit with subsequent use. The pills are offered at 50 cents per box from all druggists and dealers or mailed on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Employment in German Mines Doubles in Recent Years
Workers in German mines have risen from 100000 to 200000 over the past few years. The expansion reflects growing activity in Germany's mining sector and higher demand for mineral output.
Miller's Worm Powders Tames Persistent Worms in Children
The passage lists worm symptoms such as restlessness teeth grinding nose picking peevishness and convulsions. It claims Miller's Worm Powders quickly attack worms after administration and leave the child relieved with a low chance of a return attack.
Northern Ireland doubles highway density per land area
Northern Ireland now has two end one-half miles of highway to every square mile of land, marking a notable increase in road infrastructure density across the region. The statistic highlights a rising emphasis on transport development amid ongoing geographic constraints and urban expansion.
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Northern Ireland
Firestone
Germany's Unusual Club Hill Causes Salary Question
A quirky club story in Germany features board members debating if firms pay good salaries. Gill declines to state whether wages meet expectations, citing position limits.
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Scar T
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Enuers
Minard
Mexico
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Castoria
J. D. Kellogg
North
Garnet
Man of Steel
Hill
Gill
Cunard
Cunard Steam Ship Co., Limited
Main St
Huron and Erie
Portagenvy
Winnipeg
Europe
Montreal
Quebec
Western Laboratories
Victoria Ave
Westmount
Firestone Traction
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