Prince Arthur named new Viceroy of India in London
The announcement reported in London states Prince Arthur of Connaught is spoken of as the new Viceroy of India. Ottawa’s directory for 1924 lists a population of 158,156. Sir Frederick Field unveiled a cross of sacrifice at Halifax. The 69 year old Heinrich Zimmerman received a doctor of phil degree at Munich University. James Murdoch notes higher unemployment in Eastern Canada. Japan plans autumn celebrations in Osaka to mark railways reaching 10 000 miles. Nottingham watch committee built a motor ambulance praised as finest in the country. Bread makers begin iodized salt bread in Fort William to combat goitre in Great Lakes districts. Marquis Cholmondeley’s land agent says finances are desperate due to high taxes. estate spans 34 000 acres with Cheshire Hall and a Kensington house.
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Prince Arthur of Connaught
India
London
Ottawa
Frederick Field
Special Service Squadron
Halifax
Heinrich Zimmerman
Munich University
James Murdock
Canada
Japan
Osaka
Imperial Government
Fort William
Ont
Great Lakes
Marquis Cholmondley
The
Marqus
Cheshire Hall
Norfolk
Kensington
Canadians Return to Canada Cites Rising Returns and Reassessing Prospects
The Ottawa Journal notes Canadians are returning from the United States at about 500 per month, as per Dominion Immigration data. It argues recent emigration was overstated and wages alone do not guarantee prosperity, predicting flows will reverse and Canada’s potential remains strong.
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Canada
United States
Dominion Department of Immigration
The
Ottawa Journal
World Wheat Crops 1924 Report From International Institute
Official data from Belgium Bulgaria Spain France Italy Hungary Poland India Canada and the United States show 1924 world wheat production at 3 053 851 000 bushels, down from 3 431 687 000 last year, with declines led by North and world totals. Canada’s 1924 wheat yield remains uncertain though experts estimate over 80 000 000 bushels. figures are provisional.
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Belgium
Bulgaria
Spain
France
Italy
Hungary
Poland
India
Canada
United States
International Institute of Agriculture
The Many-Purpose Oil Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The ad touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for humans and horses, claiming it treats cuts bruises burns scalds rheumatism sciatica sore throat and chest and that the remedy has helped thousands over fifty years in homes and stables.
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Thomas
Canadian Apple Output Seen Rising Across Provinces
The Dominion Department of Agriculture notes higher apple production in British Columbia Ontario and Nova Scotia with increases from 1923. BC 7 405 009 boxes Ontario 1 043 520 barrels Quebec 7 876 barrels Nova Scotia 1 274 744 barrels New Brunswick expected to top 1923 by about 20 000 barrels. Some varieties may yield 50 percent more in fall while Fameuse McIntosh and Alexander exceed last year by 25 percent.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Brtish Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Fameuse
McIntosh
Alexander
Farmer’s Life of Anxiety Amid Weather Fears
The Calgary Albertan notes farmers face a sequence of concerns from late spring planning to June rains, July drought, hail, early frost, and the looming risk of wheat price declines, highlighting the perpetual pressure on rural livelihoods.
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Calgary
Milk Injections May Arrest Failing Sight
Dr Edward R Gookin of Boston reports from Vienna studies that pure cows milk injections into the lumbar area may arrest sight loss within three days for infections or traumatic eye damage. He cautions against claiming a cure but says partial blindness due to infection may halt progression and prevent sympathetic ophthalmia.
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Edward R. Gookin
Boston
New York
Vienna
University of Vienna
Gookin
England and Wales face rising poor law relief load
An official report shows about one in thirty-one residents in England and Wales received poor law relief at the start of the year. The statistic highlights growing welfare dependence and public expenditure pressures for local authorities and the central government.
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England
Wales
B C Fruits For The Prairies
J Alex Alkin notes Okanagan Valley fruit growers eye prairie markets as prime buyers. Apple yields seen at 75 percent of last year with McIntosh Reds promising. irrigation and co operative marketing push BC fruit via Associated Growers of BC Limited and local exhibits.
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Western
Canada
Okanagan
Vernon
Okanagan Valley
Prairies
B.C
Associated Growers
B.C., Limited
Basil Stewart
E. C. Chambers
Penticton
Prairie Provinces
U.S
Okana- San Valley
Associated Growers of
Kootenay
Putnam’s Painless Corn Ex Tractor Ad Cites Old Razor Folly
An old razor used to pare corns is derided in a vintage advertisement for Putnam’s Painless Corn Ex Tractor. The copy touts a 25 cent bottle as the safe choice for removing corns and warts, urging customers to refuse substitutes.
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Putnam's
Putnam’s
Valuable Souvenirs Missing From Elysee Palace
After President Doumergues reception for 500 American delegates and families, 47 gold teaspoons from the Elysee Palace tea service disappeared in the kitchen during inventory. A palace-wide search found no other missing items, with servants described as loyal and carefully chosen.
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Elysee Palace
Doumergues
Presidential Palace
France
Hebrideans Threaten Mass Emigration to Canada
The article reports a planned movement to relocate the entire Hebridean population to Canada, with a 250 strong cohort arriving at Quebec as the third wave, bringing total to about 1,000. Supported by the British Empire Settlement plan and Immigration Department, settlers move from Red Deer Valley to seek sites in the Maritimes and Ontario.
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Canada
the Hebrides
Quebec
British Empire Settlement Plan
Land Settlement
Immigration Department
Red Deer Valley
Maritime Province
Ontario
Ready For Harvesting Corned Beef Help From Clark Kitchens
A brief item notes a steady supply of Clarks Corned Beef for harvest meals. It promotes scraps for mince or pies with no bone and encourages using Clark Kitchens to aid in meal preparation during harvest time.
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Clark Kitchens
Sixpence Fee Sparks Scottish Demand for Stone of Destiny
The Woodstock Sentinel report notes Scottish MPs in the British House of Commons pressing for the Stone of Destiny's return to Scotland after a sixpence charged for a sight. Scotland could use funds from such charges. The Queen's doll house at the British Empire Exhibition Wembley was saved from damp damage by electric radiators.
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House of Commons
Scotland
Woodstock
Wembley
Visit of Nicodemus as Revealed in John
A Sunday school lesson analyzes Nicodemus a Pharisee and Sanhedrin member who visits Jesus. The piece notes his Greek name status and later defense of Jesus, with scholarly observations comparing him to a high English dignitary.
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Nicodemus
Jesus
John
GabiHel
Paul
Dods
Dean Hodges
Admiral Madden Remembered as Fleet Chief in British Navy
Admiral Sir Charles E Madden, named Admiral of the Fleet, led the British Navy in the Great War era. Born to naval tradition, he commanded cruiser squadrons before the war and served as chief of staff to Admiral Jellicoe, his brother-in-law, at Jutland where he earned distinction. He became second in command of the Grand Fleet in 1917 and was noted as earnest, reserved, and a staunch friend.
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Charles E Madden
Atlantic
Sir Charles
John Jellicoe
Jutland
Madden
Grand Fleet
Miller's Worm Powders Widely Sold By Chemists
Millers Worm Powders are in demand everywhere and available at small cost from chemists and drug shops. They are a reliable remedy for worm troubles, expel worms from the system, and ease the suffering worms cause. Many mothers rejoice at finding this effective relief for their children.
Radium Medicine Shows Early Promising Results at Beth Israel
First use of radium as a medical treatment at Beth Israel Hospital in New York reports relief from pain after the third session for tonsil disease and cancer. Twenty patients saw continued radium action until tonsils atrophied, with goiter cases showing size reductions though not yet decisive.
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Beth Israel Hospital
New York
Prosperous Tel Aviv Growth and Modern Amenities Reported
The 1909 founded Jewish city near Jaffa, Tel Aviv, has grown to over fifteen thousand inhabitants with about fifteen hundred buildings, a third of which were erected in the last year. It features two family concrete houses, a modern water system, electric light plant, and a sewer system.
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Tel Aviv
Jaffa
Palestine
America
A Remedy for Earache in Simple Dr Thomas Oil
A short guide suggests earache relief with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. A few drops on lint or medicated cotton placed in the ear are said to ease pain and address the delicate ear with simple application.
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Thomas
Death of English Novelist Joseph Conrad at Bishopbourne
Joseph Conrad, aged 67, renowned English novelist and former sailor and sea captain, died recently at Bishopbourne, England. His best known works include The Nigger of the Narcissus, Lord Jim, Victory and The Rover, which drew on his seafaring experiences.
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Joseph Conrad
Bishopbourne
Eng
South Seas
Lord Jim
Wonders At Empire Exhibition At Wembley
Wonders At Empire Exhibition showcase vast scale with a million electric lights a billion ton water tank and power station says the Wembley's layout includes fifteen miles of roads and six miles of railways The jewel and tiny clock worth 5000 attract attention as South Africa dispatches 150 cases of fruit weekly
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Wembley
South Africa
Blind Canton carpenter builds six-room addition solo
Good Carpenter Although Blind John Taylor of Canton Ohio proves skill and steadiness. He completed a six room addition to his home and did all the work himself. In 28 years of blindness he has built six houses.
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John Taylor
Canton
Weathering the Storm Unequal to Rich and Poor
A proverb-like line contrasts the poor man forced to endure hardship outside with the rich man staying home to vent at the weather. It comments on social inequality and resilience in the face of hardship.
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