World Happenings Briefly Told
Doctors strike at Avila Spain British Columbia to send many men to prairie farms this year Admiralty denies ships built for Japan in Britain Bela Kun’s wife expelled from Italy Cures for sleeping sickness reported by Pasteur Institute Cherries scarce in St Catherine's district due to cold Switzerland delays Russia talks until Soviet debt paid or guaranteed NY auto accidents last year 39075 with 945 deaths and 22751 injuries British Labour reports London cost of living down eight points Wrangel establishes Russian government in Constantinople England to investigate cattle embargo Chicago police to use wireless telephones Calgary to cut coal prices if rail rates fall Soviet decree allows sale of art treasures to buy food.
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St. Catherine's
Switzerland
Russia
New York State
British Labor Department
Great Britain
General Wrangel
Constantinople
Lord Finlay
England
Chicago
Calgary
Canned Foods Demonstrate Practical Kitchen Aid
A concise feature extols canned goods as year round staples and time savers. It highlights near by canneries, oxygen re-oxygenation to restore flavor, and practical uses from codfish cakes to spinach served as cream soup with white sauce. The piece emphasizes ease for busy households and the value of canned ingredients in daily cooking.
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America
Millers Worm Powders Offer Quick Worm Relief for Children
An advertisement extols Millers Worm Powders as a gentle, fast remedy for intestinal worms in children. It claims the powders are easy to take, suit delicate stomachs, promptly remove worms, and relieve pain, preventing any child from suffering.
The Manx Language Spelling and Meaning Debate
Lord Raglan told the Society of Genealogists in London that in Manx there is little agreement on spelling or meaning between two people. He described the language as either very difficult or exceedingly convenient for those studying it.
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Lord Raglan
Society of Genealogists
London
Narwhal Tooth Count Drops to Two, Nature’s Smallest
A historical note explains that the narwhal possesses only two teeth, the smallest counted among Nature's creatures. The remark contrasts other animals with larger dental counts, highlighting the narwhal's unique dental feature.
Growth of Alberta Schools from 1906 to 1920
Alberta formed 107 school districts in 1920 covering 1800 square miles. By end of 1920 total schools reached 3,553, nearly six times 1906. Over 15 years about 200 new schools were added yearly, attendance rose from 24,245 to 121,567, and government grants grew from 170,315 in 1919 to 1,018,068 in 1920.
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Alberta
How Rheumatism Can Be Overcome
Rheumatism is described as a blood disorder caused by acid impurities that inflame muscles and joints. The text argues weather is not the cause, but poison in the blood. it claims only blood enrichment through Dr Williams' Pink Pills can eradicate the condition, citing a testimonial from Freeman Irving of Baxter Harbor NL who reports boils and rheumatism clearing after nine boxes. Pills priced 50c each or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Chinese Students to Train with CPR Ocean Services
Six Chinese students will study railroading in Canada for three years as part of CPR Ocean Services training. G. M. Bosworth, CPR Ocean Services chairman, says Canada was chosen over other North American roads and the Empress of Russia will bring the students soon after he returns from two months in the Orient.
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Canada
C.P.R
G. M. Bosworth
C.P.R. Ocean Services
Orient
North America
Nerviline Promises Pain Relief For Rheumatism
An old remedy Nerviline claims to deliver strong relief from rheumatic pain. The advertisement says Nerviline penetrates to the source of pain with ingredients that destroy rheumatic pains. Suited for young and old, usable internally and externally, 35c at all dealers.
Hopeful About Ireland Diplomats Aid Settlement
A London Sunday Pictorial note says a returning diplomat now assists Ireland's settlement efforts. He rejects forced disarmament and argues peace would render arms meaningless as owners would sell them. He suggests several businesspeople could settle the matter quickly.
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London Sunday Pictorial
Big Guns Heard In England During War Echo
Report from the eastern part of England describes shells and heavy artillery from France and Belgium audible up to 150 miles away, signaling intensified bombardment across the front.
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England
France
Belgium
Picturesque Dark Red Taffeta Dress From Victorian Era
The dress recalls quaint Victorian styles in dark red taffeta. It features a tight fitted bodice with no sleeves, trimmed around armholes and neckline with white lace. Bead bands outline the bodice and skirt, with taffeta ruches and a longer skirt length signaling a fashion shift.
Women win five of six medals at UCL medical exams
In the last examinations at University College London medical school five of the six proficiency medals were awarded to women, reflecting strong performance by female students.
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Medical School of University College
London
Knowledge is Secondhand Truth Across Generations
A compact reflection on how most beliefs originate in hearsay passed through layers, emphasizing the fragility of knowledge when sourced from others rather than direct evidence. It notes the risk of misinformation spreading through repeated retellings and the value of direct verification.
Holloway's Corn Remover Relief Claim
If one be troubled with corns he will find in Holloway's Corn Remover an application that will entirely relieve suffering.
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Holloway
J Fenimore Cooper Bred Tales From Gumdrop Chews
The passage notes that J Fenimore Cooper could write only while chewing gumdrops, purchasing them in large amounts. As he munched, he developed the stories for which he is famed.
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J. Fenimore Cooper
Flaming Meteorite Seen Near Halifax By Cunard Liner Saxonia
The Saxonia reported a meteorite explosion about 15 miles off Chebucto Head south of Halifax. A large flame burst, followed by a 50 foot smoke column visible for over ten minutes. Crew and passengers witnessed the event and speculate the meteorite fell into the sea. Wireless operators saw related electrical disturbances.
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Cunard
Saxonia
London
Chebucto Head
Halifax
Girl Four Weighs 101 Pounds At Strong City
Ethel May Poff a four year old girl from Strong City Kansas tips the beam at 101 pounds in a notable weight measurement reported in local notes.
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Ethel May Poff
Strong City
Kan
Quaker Minister Expresses Gratitude for Tanlac
Southwest Missouri's Rev Parker Moon known as Uncle Parker credits Tanlac with restoring his health after five years of nervous indigestion headaches and fatigue He details improved appetite sleep and relief from sour stomach and says he recommends Tanlac to others and friends.
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Missouri
Parker Moon
Society of Friends
Quakers
Parker
Tanlac
Calgary Alberta horse show draws record entries
The Alberta spring horse show in Calgary attracted about 800 entries, the largest in years, opened by Premier Stewart of Alberta. Nearby, the same day, the largest prize cattle auction sold between seven and eight hundred high quality animals.
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Alberta
Calgary
Stewart
Nova Scotia Coal Output Up in 1920 Report
The Commissioner of Works and Mines Hon. E. H. Armstrong reported to the legislature that 5,687,970 tons of coal were mined in Nova Scotia during 1920, an increase of 684,213 tons over 1919.
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E. H. Armstrong
Nova Scotia
Sores Flee Before It Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Suffering sufferers report relief from sores after using Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. The ad claims many afflicted driven away and urges immediate use. It emphasizes low price without diminishing power and endorses the remedy as unparalleled.
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Thomas
German Color Scheme in Times-Journal Quip
The St. Thomas Times-Journal notes Germany shifts through color metaphors for national mood from black to blue green purple and red while claiming immunity from white. It highlights public reactions to wartime reparations and financial strain without graphic detail.
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Germany
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Telephonic Link Expanded Between Peace River and Edmonton
Far North communications will be sustained this summer via a boosted teledraphic service between Peace River and Edmonton, said R G McDonald, superintendent of Government telephones.
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Peace River
Edmonton
R G McDonald
Government Telephones
Mowat moves to perpetuate Armistice Day in Canada
Mowat Parkdale introduces a House of Commons resolution to annually mark Armistice Day by selecting the Monday of Armistice Week as Armistice Day and to proclaim general thanksgiving to Almighty God. The proposal follows recommendations from a special parliamentary committee on soldiers' civil re establishment.
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Parliamentary Committee On Soldiers
Hr. M. Mowat
Parkdale
House of Commons
Prejudice Against Church Organs Widespread in Scotland
A historical report notes enduring bias against church organs in Scotland, detailing cultural attitudes and possible effects on worship practices and organ use within Scottish churches.
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Scotland
Woman credits mother’s advice and Lydia E Pinkham products
Mrs Jaeve Nelson of Kessock Saskatchewan says after the flu she was run down and suffered backaches. She writes that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine, along with Dr Bacon capsules and a prescription, helped her feel much better. She urges others to use her letter as a paney.
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Kessock
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hendra E. Pinkham
Lydi Pinkham
Jaeve Nelson
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British Columbia
Japan
Bela Kun
Italy
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H. Larvier
The
Pasteur Institute
Chase
Raver Pilla
Bez
Enlera
Edmaceca
Bates & Ca
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Minard
Dandruff
Education
Ireland
Marie Belmont
Detroit Free Press
Minard’s Liniment
S.S. Saxonia
Ditburg
Tania
Texas
Taniac
Rev
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Far North
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