War memorial collapse in Parisafter unveiling tragedy
World events note a war memorial to Theux inhabitants fell in Paris two days after unveiling, killing two and wounding one. Also listed: a walnut grandfather clock from Europe to London Ontario sold for 385 dollars, and obituaries for Vancouver engineer T A Stewart. Other items include Great Lakes tidewater efforts, a Vancouver drydock subsidy, Minneapolis theatre robbery aftermath, and a police injury during the escape.
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Theux
Paris
Westminster
Europe
London
British Columbia
This Woman's Recovery
Fragmentary note from Chesley Ontario mentions recovery and Lydia a aoe usage. unclear patient details and contexts. The readable text references a person named Chee geome and a series of initials and numbers, with no clear event date or outcome.
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R. BR
Men Shorter On Mountains Inch and a Half Difference
Experiments on Moose show high altitude can flatten the lumbar spine, making a climber about one and a half inches shorter at Monte Rosa than in the valley. Monte Rosa rises 15,215 feet. height changes partly from exertion and daily variation in stature.
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Monte Rosa
Alps
Baby's Own Tablets Proclaimed Essential By Mothers
A testimonial from Mrs. Noble A. Pye of Ecum Secum Nova Scotia praises Baby's Own Tablets for babies. The ad claims the tablets regulate bowels and stomachs, relieve constipation and indigestion, and help colds and fevers, selling for 25 cents a box by mail from The Dr. Any Medicine Co. Brockville.
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Noble A. Pye
Ecum Secum
N.S
Dr. Any Medicine Co
Brockville
Teachers persevere as schools continue their work
Despite impediments and harassment, teachers push on with devotion and skill, keeping schools operating and the educational mission alive. The article notes the resilience of educators and the ongoing function of schools amid challenges.
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New York Times
Minards Liniment and the Earnest Path to Success
A short moral essay by Jack Milis argues that real success requires time effort and duty. It contrasts quick get rich schemes with lasting achievement built through faithful work. The piece questions the fairness of rewarding easy success and urges planting and tending to reap real fruits.
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Jack Milis
Rich silver vein found at Invesell NSW
A rich silver vein has been discovered at Invesell New South Wales. Assays reportedly show ore yielding up to 376 ounces to the ton. Minard’s Liniment used by veterinary arts.
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Invesell
New South Wales
Direct Wireless Link Planned Between Australia and Britain
Premier Hughes announced to the Australian House details of a proposed direct wireless scheme linking Australia with the United Kingdom and Canada. The Commonwealth and Amalgamated Wireless will finance and control the project with high power stations to be built within two years. Rates are set at about two thirds of existing cable charges.
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Hughes
Wm. Hughes
Australian House of Representatives
Australia
United Kingdom
Reuters Melbourne
Commonwealth
Amalgamated Wireless Company
Commonwealth and Amalgamated Company
Canada
Boots and Shoes Trade in Canada 1919 1920 21
In 1919 Canada produced 95 percent of boots and shoes sold nationwide. Canadian plants made 19,160,749 pairs with factory value of 63,319,129 dollars. For 1920-21 imports reached 2,200,121 dollars while exports totaled 1,441,338 dollars.
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Canada
You May Be fit To-Night Have You a Remedy
It may be a disordered stomach cramps or indigestion. Twenty drops of Nerviline in sweetened water will ease pain and aid sleep. Nerviline serves neuralgia sick headache or minor aches and can be used internally or externally. Large 35c bottles sold everywhere.
Pilot Crashes During Test Flight Over Football Ground
A pilot test flight went awry when the aircraft ended up above a football match. A sharp report was heard, and the flyer lay on the ground as club officials rushed to his side. The club secretary asked if he had paid admission, a line the man muttered after regaining consciousness.
An Oil of Merit from Dr Thomas Electric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclec tric Oil is presented as the result of careful study of oils with curative qualities. It claims to repair and heal, having won public favor since its first introduction. A trial is said to convince skeptics of its restorative powers.
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Thomas Eclectric
New Use For Warships Explored In West Africa Visit
French Minister for the Colonies M Albert Sarraut, at the Washington Conference, may advise on repurposing old battleships. Before sailing he toured French West Africa, noting Port Etienne where cruiser Chasseur Louba t now serves as a fish drying factory. Its decks dry sixty tons of fish at a time, supporting a growing dried fish trade.
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M. Albert Sarravt
Washington
America
Port Etienne
Christine Nilssen Opera Soprano Dies in Copenhagen
Noted opera soprano Christine Nilssen died in Copenhagen on November 22. The obituary notes her prominent career and performances with major European companies.
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Christine Nilssen
Copenhagen
Saskatchewan Tops Canada in Boy Scout Enrollment
Saskatchewan reports about 13 000 Boy Scouts, with 4 000 enrolled since May, leading Canada in enrollments during the last six months per Ottawa headquarters figures.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Ottawa
All's Catarrh Medicine The Way It Helps
Those run down with catarrh notice the condition worsens when unhealthy. The remedy is a tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, reducing inflammation and aiding nature to restore normal conditions. Circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Last of the World War Battleships
The Japanese battleship Kaga began sea trials after an overhaul at Kobe. The American battleship Maryland completed final tests and the West Virginia was launched at Newport News. The reports suggest these may be among the last of their kind for years.
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Kobe
Maryland
West Virginia
Newport News
New York Globe
Ready made Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Ready made medicine claims to treat coughs colds sore throat bronchial troubles and for wounds burns sprains and cuts. The ad asserts no physician needed and that use proves effectiveness without testimonials.
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Dr. Thomas
Boatman and Profiteer Clash Over Boat During Heavy Sea
A brief exchange shows a boatman refusing service due to a heavy swell while a profiteer dismisses the risk. The snippet also notes Dutch superstition about stork nests signaling luck and a quip about people wasting time explaining actions.
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Pearson's Weekly
Green Canton Crepe Dress with Black Velvet Cape
A green Canton crepe dress features a simple line silhouette with a black stitched skirt and a roll collar in black satin matching cuff details. The accompanying black velvet cape is lined with green Canton crepe and trimmed with a black fox fur collar, with decorative black stitching along the cape lining edges.
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Maintains Reliable Reputation
For years Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator has ranked as a reliable worm preparation and it always maintains its reputation.
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Mother Graves
Cattle Shipments Grow to Britain From West Ranches
A special train carrying thirty cars of livestock from the Matador ranch near Wiseton headed for England as part of ninety cars from the same ranch bound for export. Cattle shipments from Western states to the British Isles are rising rapidly.
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Britain
Wiseton
England
British Isles
Platinum Worth More Now Than Gold Once Scorned as By-product
An historical note recalls how platinum, once dismissed as a worthless by-product, gained prominence and is now valued far above gold. This shift highlights changing metal markets and industrial interest.
First Spectacles Made by Florentine Monk Alexander de Spina
A Florence monk Alexander de Spina crafted the first pair of spectacles in the late thirteenth century. The invention marked a milestone in vision aids, reflecting medieval ingenuity and monastic scholarly work.
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Alexander de Spina
Florence
Canada Fur Catch Leads 1919 20 Season Valued
The 1919 1920 Canadian fur season produced over 21 million dollars in values. Muskrat furs topped at nearly six million, with Ontario supplying the largest share and Quebec second. Beaver mink foxes and ermines followed in value order.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Catarrhozone Inhaler Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Catarrhozone inhaler treats catarrh and breathing ailments rather than targeting the head or stomach. It touts benefits for rheumatism and neu ralgia misperceptions, and notes physicians and public figures use it. Large size lasts two months for $1.00, small 50c, sample 25c. Montreal Catarrhozone Co. sells via storekeepers.
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Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Must Be 18 To Drive Milneis Hire Cars
No person under 18 may drive an automobile or truck for hire in Milneis. Any operator of a motor vehicle for hire or compensation must hold a chauffeur's license.
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Milneis
Buildings in Arabian towns stripped of decoration
Descriptions note that structures across Arab towns lack ornamentation with only doorways retained as visible features. The statement emphasizes stark architectural sobriety reflecting cultural or religious norms. No further context or dates provided.
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the Centaur Company
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Congress
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Vancouver
Burrard Drydock Company
Ottawa Citizen
Orpheum Theatre
Minneapolis
John Moen
Orpheum
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. N. Uw
Minard
Veteriaartes
Dwect Wireless
Scotland
Cuticura
Seno Mie
Chetan
Talcom
By Marie Belmont
Dr.Chase
Chesebrough Manufacturing Company
Chabet Ave
SLOAN
Dominion Express
Eo Nadvess
THE
Cook Medicine CO
Tororto, Ont
Wiedser
Clay Glover
West 31St- P Street
New York
U.S.A
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