World Happenings Briefly Told
A French airplane with a metal airframe and $50 hp engine is perfected. Cleveland wires Pittsburg offices. Four die when a Chesapeake and Ohio Northern engine overturns near Wheeler's Mills Ohio. Britain’s imports for 1921 total £1,986,000,000 vs £1,932,000,000 in 1920. Bullfighting season ends with 28,764 horses killed, 1,692 bulls, four bullfighters. Cocoanuts seized at Minneapolis station contained Jamaica rum. San Fratello destroyed by landslide leaving 5,000 homeless. Ora near Trent burned, 200 homeless. Rev P W Philpott declines Tremont Temple Boston salary of $20,000. Ford plants reopen in Detroit after inventory. Rotation plan keeps 40,000 on payroll with 2,000 each. Herbert Barber killed falling 120 feet at Vancouver while laying telegraph wire. Charles Garland, once offered $1,000,000, now reportedly accepts estate legacy. Col John Bigelow Dodge released. Moscow says arrest as British agent was error.
Aerial Slip Coach Demonstrated by Dutch Designer
A motorless plane towed behind an air express could drop passengers at Ostend without the main train landing. The design by Vokker involves a rear coach pivoted to earth by a navigator in the aerial trailer, enabling stops from London to Brussels via Ostend.
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Brussels
Ostend
Vokker
London
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Hoarseness and Coughs
Advert suggests Nerviline rapidly relieves hoarseness and sore throat by drawing out inflammation. It claims quick penetration, non oily formula, and chest and throat relief for coughs and colds. Sold in large 35 cent bottles nationwide.
Enmity of Enemies Proves More Reliable than Friends
A cynical observer notes that enemies are consistently dependable while friends may fail. The remark contrasts loyalty with betrayal, highlighting the fragility of trusted relationships in times of strain. The quote serves as a caution about relying on allies during difficult moments.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Relief for Deafness
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a constitutional remedy acting on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions. Circulars free. available from all druggists F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
London Man Says Thyroid Rejuvenation Reverses 40 Years
Edward Liardet a 76 year old hotel proprietor from London underwent thyroid gland rejuvenation by Dr Serge Voronoff in Paris early in 1921. He claims 40 years have been taken off his age and that he now feels younger than 40 with renewed hair growth. A second operation is planned for 1922 and 1923 to complete the cure.
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London
Toronto
England
Edward Liardet
Serge Voronoff
Paris
Sam 76
Liardet
Voronoff
Holloway's Corn Remover Leaves Corns Behind
No matter how deep rooted the corn may be, Holloway's Corn Remover promises to yield to the corn when used as directed, claiming effective relief for stubborn corns through prescribed application.
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Holloway
Britain pays over 3.5 billion for unemployment relief since armistice
The British government has disbursed more than 3.5 billion pounds for unemployment relief since the armistice period. The sum reflects ongoing efforts to support workers facing job losses and economic disruption.
Irish and Canadian Poems Delighting Readers Across Nations
The review praises Michael A. Hargadon and his volume Irish and Canadian Poems as a valuable Canadian literature contribution. Poems celebrate Ireland and Canada with simple style, sincere understanding, and vivid nature imagery. George H. Ham provides a fitting introduction to this brilliant young poet.
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Michael A. Hargadon
Hargadon
Ireland
Canada
George H. Ham
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promote Digestive Health
An ickly described remedy note touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a mild natural stimulant for the bowels and liver. It claims to end constipation, restore bowel action, and improve overall health for all ages, sold by The Catarrhozone Co. in Montreal.
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Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Our Ever Changing Weight and Delicate Scales
A reflective note on weight as a fickle quality tied to tiny actions. It suggests stepping off a platform and returning causes a measurable loss, and even a blink uses energy leading to weight loss.
Eider Duck Nests Provide A Pound Of Down
The eider duck builds its nest from its own down requiring six nests to supply one pound of this famous down.
Restless Eastern Peoples Demand Independence
The Hamilton Herald notes that modern agitation and Burmah demand political independence as restless eastern peoples seek their own path, unsure of exact desires but pressing for change.
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Burmah
Hamilton Herald
Winter Weather Hard on Little Ones
A Canadian winter piece notes severe conditions keep babies indoors in overheated rooms leading to colds and irritability. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative to regulate digestion and prevent colds, available from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario for 25 cents.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
World's Slow Speed Record Turtles Reported by Prof Pearse
Prof A S Pearse of the University of Wisconsin announced at the AAAS convention in Toronto that a tagged turtle travelled a little over a mile in three years eleven months and nineteen days. He noted 166 turtles averaged 115 yards in five months and estimated turtle density in a swamp near Lake Mentota Wisconsin at five to twenty five per acre.
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A. S. Pearse
University of Wisconsin
Pearse
Toronto
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Lake Mentota
Wis
Painless Corn and Wart Extractor Offered at 25c
Advertising copy promises quick relief from corns warts and bunions with Putman's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor. Claims fifty years of success and urges consumers to refuse substitutes at the price of 25 cents everywhere.
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Putman
Theater Night Chorus Ladies Dance Warned
A heated exchange raises tensions as Mandy explains plans to attend a theater show while Rastus warns against it. The dialogue exposes a racial insult and a demand to rethink any outing from the speaker.
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Mandy
Gwine
Rastus
Meteoric Sparks Blamed for Forest Fires in France
Foresters and meteorologists increasingly suspect falling meteors caused fires across France. In one area spanning about a thousand acres, large meteoric fragments were found still hot three days after the blaze.
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France
Short Closed Season for Alberta Coarse Fish
Alberta allows commercial fishing for coarse fish for ten and a half months, under a new regulation. The closed period runs from April 1 to May 15, and the rule excludes waters with trout whitefish or tulibee.
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Alberta
Sao Paulo Opens Noted Municipal Theatre
Sao Paulo, Brazil, unveils a renowned municipal theatre valued at several million dollars, highlighting its status as one of the world’s finest cultural venues.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Quarreler Casts Coals Then Bribes for Backlash
A proverb-like line warns that one who stirs conflict without stake bears blame if sparks fly back in their face, implying accountability for provoking disputes and enduring consequences.
Australia Produces Cowhide Horacehoes Claim
A brief note asserts that horecehoes of cowhide are made in Australia, suggesting origin and craft in Australian production.
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Australia
White satin evening gown with pearl embroidery
A white satin evening dress features a slim straight silhouette contrasting bouffant gowns. It uses two straight panels with a front slit near the neck, a V neck over the shoulders, and an irregular side line to the waist. Lace-trimmed chiffon and a pearl cabochon finish the design.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
A Diamond Dyes package offers simple directions so any woman can dye or tint worn garments and home fabrics. The product guarantees no spotting fading streaking or running and explains whether the material is wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
Five Thousand Year Seed Germination Found In Egyptian Mummy
A morning glory seed believed aged about 5,000 years was brought to Baltimore and planted in Green Spring Valley by Mrs. W. Champlin Robinson. One of twelve seeds recovered from the mummy of a young Egyptian girl germinated after planting. ten seeds have already sprouted.
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Baltimore
Large Fish Catch Firms Active on Northern Alberta Lakes
Inland fishing companies in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and the Yukon reported a combined catch worth 2 108 257 for last year. This year Alberta northern lake operations show strong activity with expectations to surpass previous records.
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Toba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Safe Vermicide
As a vermicide an excellent preparation is Mother Graves Worm Exterminator. It has saved the lives of countless children.
Bess Stones Two Hearts With a Single Decision
Tess confirms that Bess drove two men to madness by jilting one and marrying the other, a tale of scandal and passion in the town.
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Bess
Tess
Berlin Ranks as Europe’s Third Largest City
The article notes Berlin as the third largest city in Europe by size. It highlights its growing influence among European urban centers and references its population standing within regional comparisons.
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Berlin
Europe
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