World Happenings Briefly Told
Islands off Corsican coast offered for sale at six thousand dollars each. Drivers on strike at Dominion Coal Mine Sydney put fifteen thousand out of work. Britain adopts harsher legal charges raising litigation costs by fifty percent. Plans underway for London to Cork air service cutting transatlantic travel by a day. Captain Joseph Howe aged sixty nine dies at Port Maitland. Japanese reports say Yokohama silk trade suspended amid price swings. Aquarius steamer sails from Philadelphia with grain for Russia. Campaign to raise one million dollars for a Woodrow Wilson Foundation launched nationwide. Fielding urges continued economy after reviewing national finances. Slim Nelson and Shorty Madden burned to death in Hyder Alaska cabin fire. Commercial Cables-Postal says contract with German Atlantic Cable restores direct Germany link after eight years.
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Great Britain
London
Cork
Joseph Howe
Nova Scotia
Port Maitland
Moose decline blamed on wolves despite revenue from fur pelts
Manitoba government game branch report shows royalties on fur pelts totalled 40513 and overall revenue 74549. It notes 10665 resident game bird permits at one dollar and 2846 resident big game permits at four dollars. The moose population is falling, attributed to timber and prairie wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Game Branch
Department of Agriculture
Corns Between the Toes Painlessly Removed
An old reliable corn remedy named Putnam's Corn Extractor is advertised as lifting corns between the toes for fifty years. Sold for 25¢ everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's Corn Extractor
Capetown Report Sees Slight Easing Outlook
A Capetown correspondent notes that the outlook improves if mines avoid a general strike and the treasury holds a deficit of ten to twenty million dollars. The writer adds a critique on ignoring embarrassing details to suit desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
National Treasury
Exotic cats bred for skins sparked imports to Kamchatka
A man capitalized on a discovery that short haired cats grew long coats in cold climates and exported them to Kamchatka in Russia Asia to breed for skins, amassing a large fortune from the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamchatka
Russia
Holloway's Corn Remover Claims Easy Root Removal
An advertisement states Holloway's Corn Remover removes corn roots and callosity without flesh injury. It also notes the British and Foreign Bible Society has distributed over 300 million Bibles in 628 languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
The
British and Foreign Bible Society
Men Eliminate Past Taces in Quest for Beauty
A witty note on male pursuit of former lovers, suggesting charm and attractiveness drive reunions. The piece hints at social dynamics where appearance influences past relationships and power.
Upholding a Good Thing Splits Among Men
A brief item notes a divide among men as some uphold a valued standard while others try to reinforce it, reflecting differing approaches to sustaining a virtuous practice.
Wireless Phones Between Trains Could Transform Rail Safety
Experimental wireless telephone links on moving trains tests show voices heard clearly up to fifty miles to Paris receivers as trains pass stations. Antennas atop coaches connect with field poles to carry messages. Nord companies extend trials to Calais and Rouen, while state lines weigh replacing old telephonic dispatching.
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Paris
Nord
Calais
Rouen
Penguins of the Antarctic a most human bird claim
A historical passage asserts Antarctic penguins are the most human of birds, walking upright and living in communities without fear of humans.
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Antarctic
Cup of joy without overflow if bartender handles bottle
A compact saying warns that joy drains when a bartender controls the bottle. It emphasizes restraint and responsible serving in hospitality settings.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad
An old advertisement explains that frequent colds in the head stem from acute nasal catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, reducing inflammation and aiding restoration of normal conditions. Circulars free from F J. Cueney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Evening Frock in White Satin with Black Lace Panels
The gown uses heavy white satin with a bateau neckline and a subtly draped back. Black lace panels frame the sides and sleeve, a crystal bead girdle defines the waist, and a narrow crystal bandeau completes the classic coiffure.
Winter hard on baby prompts home remedy note
The piece warns of winter’s toll on infants kept indoors in stuffy rooms. It stresses frequent fresh air and introduces Baby’s Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. as a remedy to regulate stomach and bowels and break up colds. The ad cites Brockville Ontario and the price at 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
My Canada a Prairie Diary by Elin or Marsden Eliot
A diary novel recounts Elinor from England who travels to Western Canada to escape an arranged marriage and pursue poultry farming. The narrative follows life in Manitoba and Southern Alberta with vivid local color and a gentle plea to strengthen Canada Britain ties.
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Elinor Marsden Eliot
Canada
England
Miss Eliot
Elmer Marsden
Be fair to your local merchants
A urging note to shoppers to compare prices and inspect goods from nearby merchants before using mall order houses, arguing that local purchases pay off. The advisory stresses evaluating quality and price locally to support the community.
New Zealand Pine Tree Estimated at 1300 Years Old
Scientists estimate a pine tree in New Zealand to be about 1300 years old based on dendrochronology and growth ring analysis. The finding highlights the tree’s exceptional longevity and the region’s ancient forest history.
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New Zealand
Irish Roads and Journeys in a Rural Landscape
The poem contrasts familiar Irish roads with foreign detours, praising local hedges, jaunting cars, turf cribs, creels, and drivers who delight hearts. It evokes birdsong and the tactile country detail, celebrating Irish place and travel.
Sinn Feiners Trial Concludes In London Arms Theft
The trial of five Sinn Finers charged with complicity in stealing machine guns and rifles last November from the Victoria Bar racks at Windsor and the Chelsea Barracks in London has concluded. Two were sentenced to twelve months, one to six months, and two were discharged.
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Victoria Barracks
Windsor
Chelsea Barracks
London
Frost Bites and Chilblains Advised Treatment Ad
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil touted as prompt anti inflammatory for frost bite and chilblains from winter cold with simple application. Also promotes Dr. Pierces Medical Adviser earning women $10 daily selling it, 1008 page cloth bound book with nursing and first aid chapters retails $1, free with workers’ instructions. Buffalo Medical Press 648 Washington St Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Pierce
Medical Press
Washington Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Sleep and Worm Powders for Infants
Sleep is vital for infant growth and worms disturb rest. Miller's Worm Powders claim to destroy worms without harming delicate babies and restore health after worm infestation.
Relief from Asthma Urged by Kellogg Remedy
Advertisement extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as swift relief for sufferers who face unpredictable attacks. It argues long counting would take days to reach a million, then shifts to praising Clifton Bingham as a prolific songwriter, noted for writing 50 verses at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Heart Health Advice From Historic Advertiser
An old article describes common heart trouble symptoms such as chest pains, skipped beats, palpitations, and faintness. It promotes a remedy claimed to restore heart strength, regulate rhythm, and return to a healthy condition, emphasizing relief for breathlessness and nervous strain.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Affects Heart Palpitations
Mrs Chadwick of Delhi Ontario reports severe heart palpitations and dizziness improved after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She took six boxes, regained strength, and weighed 150 pounds from 120 while in her mid sixties. Pills cost 50c a box, available from T Milburn Co Limited Toronto by mail or at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
McNab Refuses Lease Over Ten Commandments Limit
A London Opinion quip notes Mr McNab refuses to sign a lease after being shown terms he cannot meet. He jokes he cannot keep ten commandments for a mansion in Heaven and objects to paying for two rooms on High Street.
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Mr. McNab
Heaven
High Street
London
Wood to Paper: 13 Cubic Feet Yield 100 Pounds
A conversion note explains 13 cubic feet of wood produce about 100 pounds of paper. The ratio highlights how bulk timber translates into pulp and finished sheets.
Swedish aviator dies in 2000 foot parachute descent
Elsa Anderson, Sweden’s only woman aviator with a flight certificate, dies at Askerund as a parachute descent ends in a fall from 2000 feet. Four thousand spectators witnessed the accident as the parachute failed to open, sending the aviatrix to her death.
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Elsa Anderson
Askerund
Miss Andreson
Wise Mothers Trust Mother Graves Worm Exterminator
Women praise Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for effective pest control. The ad touts trusted results and quick relief, urging households to keep the product ready for infestations.
Vaccination Effort Vaccinates Over 2000 Fowls in Indiana
A poultry raiser in Indiana vaccinated more than 2,000 fowls to prevent disease. The action highlights ongoing efforts to protect flocks and maintain poultry health in the region.
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Indiana
Distemper and War Tech Quoted by Galt Reporter
The Galt Reporter cites Minard’s claims on a lintment for distemper and on flashless powder and soundless guns as a future weapon advance. The note highlights the era’s sci tech curiosity and fears of undetected casualties in upcoming conflict.
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Galt
London Aquarium Displays Two Amazon Fish Valued at 100
The London Aquarium showcases two Amazonian fish valued at 100 dollars. The creatures, notable for their origin, were acquired recently and are expected to attract visitors. Local staff confirm the specimens are healthy and part of a broader exhibit expansion.
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London Aquarium
Amazon
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Gillett Assures
Montreal
Winnipeo
Dominion Coal Company
Sydney
Yokohapia
Aquarius
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
America
United States
W. 8. Fielding
Slim Nelson
Shorty Madden
Hyder
Alaska
Prince Rupert
Stewart
B.C
Clarence H. McKay
Commercial Cables-Postal Telegraph System
Atlantic Cable Company
Germany
France
By Marie Belmont
Western
Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Ontario
Michael A. Hargadon
George H. Ham
Modern Printing Co
Dowd Street
Sinn Feiners
Clifton Bingham
Old Madrid
Milburn
Minaré
Sloan
Dru Ruggists
Minard
Dealera
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Dr Chase
Ramsay Co
Arnprior Patent Solicitors
Dominion Express
Arnott Institute
Kitchener
Clay Glover CO
West 3Iat ‘Street
New York
USA
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Imperial” Linotype
Imperial
Monotype
the Canada Metal Co., Limited
Winnipeg
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