The Bolshevik Menace Across Britain and Canada
A U K published warning from Lord's committee led by the Duke of Northumberland cites an international Bolshevik network aiming to topple government, religion, and property rights. It highlights socialist influence in Canada and the rise of Labor as a covert threat to British liberty and private enterprise.
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Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
House of Lords
Duke of Northumberland
Communist Party
Moscow
David Lloyd George
Labor
Socialist and
United States
Clergyman's Peculiar Burial Vault Instructions Revealed
The will of Rev. Francis Minnitt of Torrington Square details a buried vault with 14 inch brickwork or stone, filed with cement and drainage. He specifies a cellared, drained vault with slate or polished stone flooring and fixed shelves, preferring no iron girders between coffins.
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Francis Minnitt
Torrington Square
Whittier’s Dog Predicts Song Hero in Quiet Birthday Tale
A Walker Whittier birthday tale recalls a celebrated soprano visiting the poet. As she began Robin Adair on the piano, Whittier’s dog joined, licked the singer, and carried her satchel to the gate. The animal seemed certain the song honored him as Robin Adair.
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Whittier
Robin Adair
Mr. Whittier
St. Nicholas
Diarrhoea relief with Dr Fowler's Wild Strawberry extract
A Saskatchewan reader recalls a severe diarrhoea episode after harvest and heavy work. After using Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry, he reports rapid relief and recommends it to neighbors. The ad notes 76 years on the market and warns against imitations from other firms.
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Fred Funston, Craik
Dr. Fowler
Chinese Roast Pork Prep Reins in Porky Flavor
The article notes Chinese technique for roast pork, detailing post oven hanging in aromatic herb smoke to enhance flavor and reduce porky taste, aiming to please palates opposed to strong pork aroma.
Summer heat endangers babies and remedies
Summer heat endangers infants with diarrhoea cholera infantum dysentery and colic. Prompt aid is vital with Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 25 cents a box sold by dealers or by mail.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
A Successful Family Portrait of a Rising Artist
A young, gifted artist tells a patron how his work is gradually gaining recognition. He recalls being unknown years earlier, now his art hangs on the line. A bitter thought follows as he notes his wife shares the same fate.
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London
Monuments To Bobby Burns Span Continents
Robert Burns has more statues than nearly any non-royal. In the United States memorials stand in New York San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Denver Milwaukee Fall River Albany and Barre VI. Additional monuments are in Edinburgh Glasgow Dumfries London Belfast Toronto Melbourne Adelaide Sydney and Fredericton N B.
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Bobby” Burns
Robert Burns
United States
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Denver
Milwaukee
Fall River
Albany
Barre
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dumfries
London
Belfast
Toronto
Melbourne
Adelaide
Sydney
Fredericton
N.B
Doctors Urge Hydration for Fatigue Relief
Dr Eliza E Mosher urged the Women's Medical Society of New York to drink water at 10 am and again at 3 4 and 5 pm to dilute fatigue products entering the blood and lessen tiredness.
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Eliza E Mosher
Women’s Medical Society of New York
How To Cook Fish
Practical cooking guide by Loreto C. Lynch outlines cleaning methods and multiple methods to prepare fish. It covers broiling with oil or butter, pan frying whole small fish, and frying techniques for crabs and soft shell crabs with notes on handling delicate fish pieces and preserving flavor.
Memorial cross at Kew Green honors parish war dead
Field Marshal Sir William Robertson unveiled a memorial cross on Kew Green beside the Royal Botanic Gardens to honor 96 parish men who fell in the war. He praised public resolve, cited Kent’s football club losses, and urged continued collective effort as prayers by the Archdeacon concluded the ceremony. Robertson noted his rise from the ranks.
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Kew Green
Royal Botanical Gardens
Sir William Robertson
Kent
Sir William
William
England
Maidstoke
J. B. Macmillan
William Robertson
Lapis Lazuli Noted as sole Valuable Stone by Pharaohs
A historical note states lapis lazuli was the only stone of intrinsic value known to ancient Egyptian rulers. The claim highlights the stone's prized status in Pharaonic culture and its rarity in antiquity.
London Policeman Must Get Superior’s Approval to Marry
A London police officer is required to obtain approval from a superior before marriage, under the rules governing officers of the force.
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London
Deer smell detects humans or wolves from two miles away
A wildlife note explains deer can detect humans or wolves by scent from up to two miles. The finding highlights how keen olfactory senses help deer avoid predators and human activity in their habitat.
Saskatchewan Grain Man Found Operation Was Not Necessary
Jacob Popp a Saskatchewan grain grower from McNutt credits Tanlac with curing sixteen years of stomach trouble and related symptoms. After medical concerns and a hospital stay he avoided surgery and gained back health by taking three bottles. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
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Saskatchewan
Tanlac
Jacob Popp
McNutt, Sask
Keeping Of Poultry Pamphlet On Home Breeding
The Dominion pamphlet on poultry husbandry by Elford, issued by Ottawa’s Department of Agriculture, explains housing feeding winter and summer care starting small and how to hatch rear and market eggs. It covers turkeys geese ducks guinea fowls pigeons and includes illustrations to aid practical poultry keeping and sales.
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Dominion Poultry Husbandman
R. Elford
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Putnam's Extractor for Corns and Warts Ad
A London Tit-Bits snippet markets Putnam's Extractor with the claim it relieves corns and warts. It features a mock dialogue about a “highbrow” girl and foreign cars, illustrating a humorous exchange about commerce and travel.
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London
English Botanist Produces Purple Nasturtiums
A British botanist has bred nasturtiums showing a purple hue never seen before, by shielding plants from certain sunlight effects. This discovery highlights plant color variation and potential for new ornamental varieties.
Salmon skin as waterproof material in Eskimo use
Observations note salmon skin as an effective waterproof material worn by Eskimos for shoes and shirts, with Minard's Liniment mentioned in passing for burns. The text highlights practicality of natural hides in cold climates and references topical remedies.
Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Promises Cold Relief
An advertisement describes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy that builds up the system to prevent frequent colds and reduces inflammation of Nasal passages. It claims benefit against acute and chronic catarrh via action on the mucous surfaces through the blood. Circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Still Walking Weston at Eighty Two
Edward Payson Weston remains hale at eighty two and still walks daily for his mail. He also completes long neighborhood treks several times weekly to stay fit. Weston famously walked 500 miles in six days and 5000 miles in 100 days.
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Edward Payson Weston
Plutarch
Ulster County
New York
Weston
A Foe to Asthma Remedy Claims Strong Relief
A brief promotional notice extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a rapid and thorough treatment. It asserts repeated use prevents asthma from returning, claiming the remedy reaches deep breathing passages and eliminates trouble.
Kansas Hotel Towel Quip Sparks Ex Post Facto Debate
A Kansas hotel report recounts a salesman inspector finding a dirty roller towel in a washroom. He argues it violates state law, while the landlord retorts that no ex post facto law applies because the towel was installed before the law. The Topeka Capital cites the exchange.
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Kansas
Topeka
Black Cat Seen as Lucky Across Cultures
A short cultural note examines how a black cat is widely regarded as a sign of luck in many societies, contrasting superstitions with common beliefs and daily folklore.
Flowers on stamps by Japan and Newfoundland
Japan and Newfoundland are the only nations that placed flowers on their postage stamps. Japan features the chrysanthemum at the center of all stamps while Newfoundland introduces a bouquet of thistle blossoms.
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Japan
Newfoundland
Cleverness Not Measured by Brain Size
A historical reflection states that brain weight does not indicate intelligence with anecdotes that heavy brains have belonged to the low IQ and many clever people have below average brain weight.
Burns and Scalds Oil Claim for Quick Relief
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil promises instant relief for burns and scalds with no preparation. Apply to the affected area and pain eases quickly, with healing following in a short time.
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Thomas
Edmonton School Board to Hire Only Single Women
Married women teachers on staff will be held provisionally till year end. No new engagements and current salary earners must yield to single women if available, reflecting recruitment policy changes at the Edmonton School Board.
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Edmonton School Board
Local business drives town growth and community support
A town cannot grow without business. Supporting your local dealer helps the community thrive and strengthens local services.
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