Noted Blinded Polish Doctor Visits U S For Blind Education Study
Dr. Melanie Lipinska, a renowned Polish physician who has been blind for ten years, arrives as an official delegate from the Denist Society of Warsaw to study and lecture on reeducation methods for the blind. She has notable work in France, Belgium, Poland, Finland and England.
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Melanie Lipinska
United States
France
Poland
Finland
England
Lipinska
Denist Society of
Warsaw
Keep Little Ones Well in Winter
In winter the young are kept indoors due to weather shifts and often suffer colds. Baby's Own Tablets claim to regulate digestion and prevent colds, sold by medicine dealers or mail order at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont. The nearby product Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is advertised as complete and effective without other medicines.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Not a brilliant man by reflection alone
A concise reflection notes that brilliance is not guaranteed by occasional quiet thinking.
Bird Tail Rudder: Long-Tailed Birds Use Tail in Flight
Observation notes that birds with long tails use their tails as rudders during flight. Long tails extend behind the bird, stabilizing and steering as they fly.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims relief from heavy pain heartburn flatulence and other gastric misery after taking one or two tablets and guarantees efficacy for a few cents per package.
Belin predicts wireless direct vision and rapid television
Edouard Belin, inventor of tele photography, foresees wireless direct vision of distant scenes without prior photographs. He envisions using ultra sensitive photo electric bulbs to record impressions from far away. He notes current wireless reception tech could enable television but moving pictures require faster than one second transmission.
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Edouard Belin
Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills Help Veteran After War Gases
A Canadian veteran writes how after three years overseas he suffered gas exposure shell shock and rheumatism. After six boxes of Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills he improved and was later fully relieved. Price five dollars per box at dealers or by mail from The T Milburn Co. Toronto. The Beauvais Cathedral clock reportedly has 2000 pieces.
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F. M. Blaquiere
Morinville
Alla
Canada
Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Cold in the Head Cure Claims for Catarrh Medicine
An old medical advert claims BAS CATARRH MEDICINE builds up the system to resist frequent colds in the head. It describes repeated attacks leading to chronic catarrh and says HALLS CATARRIT MEDICINE acts through the bloodstream to reduce inflammation and aid natural restoration. Circulars free. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Corma
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obie
Surgeon Wilh Campbell Dislocates Shoulder in Fall
Arkansas Gazette reports Cotter surgeon Wilh Campbell slipped stepping from his house. He twisted his body and dislocated a shoulder. it popped back in place on ground impact. He only learned what happened after consulting a physician.
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Wilh Campbell of
Cotter
Arkansas Gazette
Household Hints for Busy Housewives Raisin Bread
A recipe for Farmers Raisin Bread lists cups cornmeal and flour, soda, molasses, water, baking powder, sour milk, melted shortening, and Sun Maid raisins. Dry ingredients are mixed, then combined with the wet items and raisins, poured into two greased leaf pans, and baked forty five minutes at 400 degrees.
Greek Peppers Stuffed with Raisins and Parmesan
Skin and halve large red peppers and butter inside and out. Mix grated onion bread crumbs raisins pepper salt spices and butter with egg yolk beaten into stock. Stuff peppers and bake. Dust with grated Parmesan while hot from the oven.
Nerviline remedy for sick children and gas lighting burns
A home remedy claims Nerviline can help with coughs croup and colds in children by chest rubs gargles and ten drops in hot water nightly. The notice also mentions a 1792 gas lighting burn in Redruth Cornwall England.
Cascarets Promoted As Gentle Laxative Candy
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant laxative for adults and children. It claims relief from sickness dizziness dull heads upset stomach sour or gassy sensations with one or two tablets per dose and a candy-like taste.
Saskatchewan Hall Insurance Losses Fall in 1922
A. E. Fisher, Saskatchewan Superintendent of Insurance, reports that 1922 hall insurance losses were lower than the previous five years with a loss ratio of 31.79 percent of premiums. Premiums paid dropped to 3,457,247.45 from 4,588,925.02 in 1921, while losses declined to 1,998,991.71 from 4,628,37.60.
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A. E. Fisher
Saskatchewan
Hall Insurance Companies
Mr. Fisher
Miller's Worm Powders Advertised For Infant Health
In infantile complaints from stomach and intestinal worms Miller's Worm Powders are promoted as an effective remedy. The product is claimed to attack the worms and expel them, ensuring proper system function and helping the child maintain strength and thrive.
Swimmer in Family Mention Sparks Fun Caption
A short dialogue notes a family swimmer nicknamed the duck. The mother is praised for her swimming while Charlotte claims she can swim on her back. The exchange reads like a light newspaper caption from Life magazine.
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Charlotte
Salvation Army Plans to Bring Juvenile Workers to Canada
Officials announce official approval to bring selected youths aged 14 to 18 from the British Isles to Canada as farm apprentices for one year. The program, led by Commissioner David C. Lamb, aims to aid families unable to fund long apprenticeships, with Manitoba farms already ready to enroll youths. Over decades thousands of juveniles have immigrated under Salvation Army and related agencies, with many becoming prominent citizens.
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Canada
David C. Lamb
Salvation Army
Ottawa
Salvation Anmy
British Isles
Dominion
Wm. Dray
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Elevator Fire Destroys Wheat and Bin at Leslie
A lantern dropped in a grain bin in Leslie Saskatchewan caused a blaze destroying an elevator and 7 900 bushels of wheat. King George and Queen Mary reportedly plan a spring visit to Italy. A new US Pacific fleet will be named United States Pacific dry navy. J A Maharg re elected Saskatchewan Grain Growers president for the 13th year. Alberta unemployment is down by 3 000 from last year per provincial labor bureau. Lord Armstrong will close his Northumbrian mansion and move to the former agent’s house amid tax concerns.
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Leslie
Sask
King George
Queen Mary
Italy
Pacific Coast
United States Pacific Dry Navy
J. A. Maharg
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Alberta
Provincial Labor Bureau
Lord Armstrong
Sigh
Prize Letter Contest for Dr Williams Pink Pills
The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario announces a letter contest offering 100 in prizes for residents of western provinces who describe benefits from Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. First prize 25, second 15, third 10, twenty five 2 each. Letters due March 1 1923.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Holloway's Corn Remover Recommended for Removal
Advertises Holloway's Corn Remover as the effective way to eradicate corns, claiming it eliminates corn growth.
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Holloway
Pharaoh Hound Breed Shows At London Dog Event
The show featured hounds of the same breed as ancient Egyptian Pharaohs kept as pets. Exhibitors presented Pharaoh hounds to spectators at a London venue highlighting their heritage and temperament.
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London
All Men and Women Praise Dr Pierce Medicines
Mrs Martha Sholer of Peterboro Ontario testifies to relief from feminine weakness backaches and bearing pains after using Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She notes her husband’s chronic cough and weight loss improved by Golden Medical Discovery and urges others to obtain the remedies or request trial pills and free medical advice from Dr Pierce’s Laboratory Bridgeburg Ontario.
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Peterboro
Ont
Dr. Pierce
Bridgeburg
Queen Wilhelmina Celebrates Long Reign as Sovereign
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, the sole reigning queen in her own right, marks her long rule since 1898 when she reached majority and was crowned. Her upcoming jubilee will be celebrated next August.
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Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Mothers Value This Oil for Sudden Croup Attacks
Mothers who know how quickly croup can seize a child keep Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil ready for prompt relief. Experience shows this preparation is an excellent treatment for this ailment and its varied uses render it a valuable medicine.
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Thomas
Marconi Plans Wireless Stations at Vancouver and Montreal
Announcement states the Marconi Company will build a wireless station at Vancouver costing about $16,000,000 to establish direct communication with Europe and Oriental points. A second station will be erected at Montreal to connect Canada with the United Kingdom and the continent.
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The
Marconi Company
Vancouver
Europe
Oriental
Montreal
Canada
United Kingdom
Continent
Tanlac credited for curing rheumatism and stomach trouble
Elmer E. Campbell of Edmonton says Tanlac relieved years of rheumatism and stomach issues after a year of poor appetite and weight loss. He reports a quick stomach improvement, 15 pound gain, and overall better health, noting over 35 million bottles sold.
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Tanlac
Edmonton
Tantac
Elmer E. Campbell
107Th Ave
Alberta
Taniac
Canada Rises in Maritime Ranking by Vessels
In 1919 Canada ranked thirteenth among maritime nations. Since then it has risen to eighth place with nearly 9,000 vessels.
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Canada
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Sloan
Blade In
Matar Matt Ae
Eagle Brand Condensed
Seigel
Manufaccerere
Harold C. Shipman & CO
StriWit Cinaoa
Beauvais Cathedral
Minard
Liniment
Redruth
Cornwall
Saskatchewan Hall
Halr
Wellville
Campbell
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Mr. Smith
Thomag
Minard’s Liniment
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
America
Dioneer
West
New York
U.S
Cook
Ral Coer
Cook Medicine CO
Wieden
WW. N. U
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