The High Cost of Sickness and Proposed Cure
The piece cites The Literary Digest estimating the U S cost of illness at ten billion dollars annually about one ninth of national income. It argues for prevention and an organized medical service with examples from Endicott Johnson Roanoke Rapids and university programs, noting insurance as a remedy.
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United States
Canada
Anu Secialists
Endicott-Johnson Corporation
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Canada Adds New Export Fresh Gaspe Salmon to Britain and Germany
Canada lists a new export product Gaspe salmon sent as trial shipments to British and German fish dealers. Initial success prompted an order for 25 tons with expectations of more orders to follow. The text also notes deep wells in rock salt deposits in China reaching about 3000 feet.
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Canada
Britain
Germany
China
Global Thunderstorm Estimate Sparks Climate Discussion
Scientists estimate about 44 600 thunderstorms happen daily worldwide. The figure highlights the planet's active weather systems and potential implications for climate studies and atmospheric research.
The Pottery Craft Through Ancient Times
The history of pottery spans ancient eras as humans first shaped clay. Pottery artifacts reveal early technologies, trade networks, and cultural practices shaping civilizations across regions.
Engineer Studies Milk River to Mitigate Mississippi Floods
George Archibald of the U S War Department Corps of Engineers surveys Canadian storage facilities to smooth Milk River floods in Alberta and Saskatchewan. His plan focuses on headwaters near the Montana border to alter conditions downstream in the Mississippi basin.
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Mississippi
George Archibald
Corps of Engineers
U.S. War Department
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Rockies
Montana
Canada
Canadian Wildlife Shipment Heads to Dublin Zoo
A small scale express shipment from Toronto to Dublin Zoological Gardens carried by Canadian National Express. Crates moved from Bonaventure Station to the 5S. Lord Antrim transported two bears one eagle two woodchucks two raccoons and four prairie dogs to the Irish Free State.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promote Health and Blood Build Up
Health repair claim for Dr Williams Pink Pills, advertised to strengthen blood, appetite, digestion and nerves. Personal testimonial from Mrs Geo M Andrews of Halifax credits the pills with restoring health and a healthy baby, offered by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont with 50 cents per box via druggist or mail.
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Williams
Wheat Price Demands Cited Amid World Shortage
A 1923 statement argues wheat should be $2.80 per bushel with future increases as shortages loom. It cites high import costs, European crop shortfalls, and a pending crop harvest, noting barley at $1.25 and rye at 36 cents. It urges substantial advances on grain shipments to secure favorable markets.
Britannic launches as largest British motor liner for White Star
The Britannic, built by Harland & Wolff, is launched for White Star Line from Belfast North Yard. Planned for Liverpool to New York service, it will be the largest British motorship with 1550 passengers. Features include swimming pools, tennis courts, children's playrooms, elevators, and electric cooking throughout.
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New York
White Star Line
Honored Carrier Pigeon at Verdun Memorial
Verdun unveils a marble plaque to the last carrier pigeon No. 787-15 who on June 4 1916 left Vaux Fort under gas and machine gun fire carrying Major Raynal s urgent message We are still holding out but we are meeting a very dangerous gas and smoke attack This is my last pigeon The bird earned the Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre and served at army pigeon headquarters as a pensioner until its death about four years ago.
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Verdun
Vaux
Raynal
Army
A Prime Dressing For Wounds
In some factories carbolic acid is kept for wound treatment but Dr Thomas Electric Oil offers a quicker, scar free alternative. It acts fast on cuts and burns without harming the skin.
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Dr. Thomas
Miller's Worm Powders for Infants and Relief
An advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders clear the stomach and bowels of worms, prevent recurrence, and repair organ injuries caused by worms, restoring infants to sound health.
It Is Always Hard To Convince A Pretty Girl
A reflective line notes the enduring challenge of persuading a charming woman that love can be blind and unpredictable in matters of affection.
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep Yet Notably Persuasive
A compact item notes that beauty, while surface level, frequently exerts strong influence in perceptions and decisions across social and professional contexts. It underscores the power of appearance in first impressions and ongoing judgments.
Harvest Aid From East Fades With Modern Machinery
Saskatchewan farmers expect to finish harvest without eastern help for the first time. A smaller crop, labor saving combines, and a growing western industrial population enable independent completion this year.
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Saskatchewan
Messages by Heliograph Link Prince Albert Park to Station
Heliographs used for regular message transmission between Prince Albert Saskatchewan and a station in Prince Albert National Park over a distance of 30 miles. The setup demonstrates a practical long range signaling system in this region.
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Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert National Park
Woman So Sick Could Not Work in Grainland
Grainland woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after illness kept her from sewing and working. She urges other women to try the tonic, saying she would respond to letters from readers.
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Grainland
Lydia
Pinkham
Deep oil drilling fears meet earth’s liquid gas core claim
A Harvard expert told seismologists that earth’s core is a dense liquid gas ocean beneath shells. Alberta wells may drill deep but pose no imminent danger, they would need thirty miles to reach the alleged core. Asthma relief is advertised from Dr Kellogg’s remedy with quick soothing effect.
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Alberta
Harvard
Seismological Society
Must Have Been Heavenly Wife on Honeymoon
Humor caption recalls a dentist husband and wife during their honeymoon. He jokes about their first meeting with a memory of an afternoon where they “wet together for two hours” and he removed three of her teeth. The line blends romance with dental work in playful cadence.
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Hubby
Seeing Persia From Air Over Bagdad Gaza Route
The new air service links Bagdad and Gaza offering aerial views of the Euphrates and Persia. Passengers glimpse the winding river as dawn breaks and the Dead Sea comes into view. The eight hour flight contrasts with forty days by camel.
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Euphrates
Bagdad
Gaza
Persia
Dead Sea
Rain-making offer to Regina met with scepticism
An offer from T Y Wojnowski of Lasalle Illinois to produce rain for Regina Saskatchewan was dismissed as unlikely. The quaint letter, sent by registered mail, proposed a salary of 10000 with no specified rain amount and will be filed in city records.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
T. ¥. Wojnowski
Lasalle
Ill
Canada
T. Y. Wojnowski
Child Recovers From Severe Diarrhoea With Remedy
Mrs S J Jago of Canobie New Brunswick reports her three year old son faced a dangerous diarrhoea attack with severe bowels and frequent vomiting. After trying many medicines relief came after a second dose of the product, and half a bottle fully relieved him. She notes use for other children and even herself and husband who praises it and keeps a bottle while away from home. Sold by The T Milburn Co Ltd Toronto Ontario.
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S. J. Jago
Canobie
N.B
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Ont
Wireless system linked hotel rooms at Chateau Laurier Ottawa
Special broadcasting and receiving equipment installed in the Chateau Laurier Hotel Ottawa enables addresses delivered in one area to be heard in other public rooms or private suites.
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Chateau Laurier
Ottawa
By their works do we know them the spongers
A compact saying frames the idea that character is shown by actions. The phrase cautions against judging by appearances and urges attention to actual conduct and contributions.
Manitoba university faculties offer varied degree programs
The University of Manitoba outlines programs across faculties including Arts, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture and Home Economics, and Law. Degrees range from BA and MA to BSc and BE, MD, LLB and more with admission details and course information available for applicants.
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Faculty OF Arts
Rtc
Phar
Rscie
Faculty OF Medicine
Esures
Faculty OF Agriculture
Manitoba Law School
Noted Inventor Dear Sir Ernest De La Rue Dies
Noted inventor Sir Ernest De La Rue dies at 77 remembered for a new papier mache splint and boot process used in the war. He organized a Birmingham branch producing thousands of splints and boots and was also known for the electric starting gate used by the Jockey Club and decorating the Albert Hall.
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Sir Ernest de la Rue
Dillingham
Sir Ernest
Jockey Club
Great Albert Hall
London
Worm Exterminator Promises Safe Child Protection
A traditional remedy named Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is promoted as a standard treatment to shield children from worm infestations with years of usage enhancing its reputation.
Alberta’s National Parks Area Breakdown by Park
The report outlines Alberta’s seven national park areas covering 8,662 square miles. Jasper leads at 5,380 square miles, followed by Rocky Mountain Park at 2,751, then Buffalo Park 197.05, Elk Island 51, Nemisham 8.05, and Waterton 220 square miles.
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Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Rocky Mountain Park
Buffalo Park
Elk Island
Nemisham
Waterton
Minard's Liniment for Summer Colds
American tourists will spend 300 million dollars in Canada this season, according to a forecast by a Canadian bank.
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Minard
Canada
Massive Telescope Reveals Over a Billion Stars Seen
Astronomers using powerful telescopes report that more than one billion stars have been observed. The milestone marks vast stellar discoveries and deepens understanding of the universe's scale.
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