World Happenings Briefly Told
Britain recognizes Greek Government and reports from Athens. Dr. Ernest Schweninger, 73, personal physician to Chancellor Bismarck, dies in Munich. Bill the Barber, feared in Arran district, is declared insane. Romanian delegate estimates 4000 Russian Jewish refugees in transit, 1500 seeking Canada. 22 railway crossings in December: autos involved in 18, seven deaths, 32 injuries. Endowment fund of 3000 for international peace essays by Mrs. W Gleaves Doyle and family.
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Great Britain
Athens
London Foreign Office
Ernest Schweninger
Bismarck
Munich
Wasyt Mackenezuk
Bill
Arran
Sask
Robert Brunel
League of Nations
Rumania
Canada
Railway Commission
League of Nations Socety of
W. Gleaves Doyle
Firm to Raise 68 German Warships at Scapa Flow
A Queensboro Kent firm signs a contract with the Admiralty to raise 68 scuttled German warships sunk at Scapa Flow. Most vessels will be sold to ship breakers after recovery, while a portion will be retained by the Admiralty for target practice. The crews scuttled these ships on June 21, 1919 under Admiral Jellicoe.
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Queensboro, Kent
Admiralty
Scapa Flow
Jellicoe
Holloway's Corn Remover Aims at Root Growth
Advertising claim states Holloway's Corn Remover kills corn at the root, preventing growth. The claim emphasizes complete removal and relief from corn symptoms.
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Holloway
Trend Toward Peace as Nations Cut War Budgets
The Hamilton Spectator notes a trend toward universal peace with 22 leading nations reducing war budgets in the last two years, while Britain again leads in reductions.
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Great Britain
Hamilton Spectator
Man Without Time To Talk Of Troubles
A Dallas News quotation notes that a man who has no time to discuss his troubles lacks time at all. The remark underscores the value of addressing personal issues rather than bottling them up.
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Dallas News
Migration Cuts Lynching in US Says 1923 Decline
The Washington Tribune notes a drop from sixty one lynchings in 1922 to twenty one in 1923, attributing the decrease to large-scale southern migration of over 600,000 African Americans northward. It links mob fear to the migration as a factor and cites congressional inaction on anti lynching legislation.
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Congress
Washington Tribune
United States
Nerviline Liniment Aids Stiff Joints And Nerve Pain
Quick penetrating Nerviline liniment promises rapid relief for swollen joints and nerve pain. The ad touts easy absorption, soothing action, and a long track record of about fifty years, with 35 cent bottles sold widely.
Mrs Moore on Proposals and One Yes
The late Mrs. Alexander P. Moore notes a Pittsburg girl's question on how many times a man should propose. Mrs. Moore replies that if you must prompt a proposal, you should say yes at the first offer.
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Alexander P. Moore
Lillian Russell
Pink Pills Promise Relief For Anemic Fatigue
A medical advertorial touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic for fatigue dizziness and pale complexions. It cites a London Ontario woman’s recovery after severe anemia and notes pills cost 50 cents a box with tax covered by the company.
Dye or Tiptany Worn Shabby Garment or Drapery
A fragment notes concerns over worn dye or shabby garments and drapery affecting appearance. The entry discusses material condition and possible standards for cleanliness or presentation in a public context. No further details are provided.
Diamond Dyes Simplified Dyeing At Home
A 15 cent Diamond Dyes package promises easy at home coloring with simple directions that any woman can follow to dye or tint worn fabrics. Choose any color at the drug store.
Israelites Cross Red Sea by Divine Wind and Faith
Sunday school lesson explains Exodus crossing with an east wind that drove back the sea. Commentary cites G F Wright, Dummelow, Maclaren, Parker and Trumbull noting miracles adapted to aims, and that faith tests reveal deliverance and liberty through God’s providence.
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Red Sea
Lake Erie
Toledo
Buffalo
G. F. Wright
Bitter Lakes
Dummelow
Moses
Maclaren
Joseph Parker
H. C. Trumbull
Goose Tag From Baffin Land Geese Reported By Jack Miner
An alumi num tag bearing E R K arrived at Kingsville's Jack Miner sanctuary from a wild goose shot in Baffin Land. The bird was tagged in Kingsville in April 1918 by Edward R Kerr. Four geese were tagged that day and other tags returned from Fort Albany and the Belcher Islands with details of where shot.
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Jack Miner
Kingsville
Baffin Land
J. W. Walton
Great Whale Lake
Edward R. Kerr
Walkerville
Essex County Wild Life Conserving Association
Fort Albany
James Bay
Belcher Islands
Hudson's Bay
End Stomach Misery with Pape's Diapepsin
Quick relief for indigestion gas and heartburn. A few tablets give almost immediate stomach relief and correct digestion at low cost. Druggists sell millions of packages of Pape's Diapepsin.
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Pape
New Canadian Map Highlights Halifax to Vancouver Route Detour
The Canadian Automobile Association released a map of the main Canadian National highway from Halifax to Vancouver with a detour via the United States from Sault Ste. Marie to Winnipeg due to a gap. The map's central section and descriptions were prepared by A. C. Emmett, secretary of the Manitoba Motor League.
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Canadian Automobile Asociation
Halifax
Vancouver
United States
Sault Ste. Marie
Winnipeg
A. C. Emmett
Manitoba Motor League
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Urges Home Use
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as essential for home medicine chests. It claims relief for rheumatic and sciatic pains sore throats and chests coughs burns scalds cuts bruises and sprains with widespread consumer trust.
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Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Champion Wheat Grower A. J. Mason Repeats Provincial Win
A. J. Mason of Luseland Sask wins the Bulman Bros farm crops trophy for hard red spring wheat in the province, repeating his 1923 feat with Marquis wheat. T. Archer of Moose Jaw takes the T. Eaton cup for oats, succeeding 1923 holder A. R. Moore of Qu'Appelle.
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A. J. Mason
Luseland, Sask
Bulman Bros
University of Saskatchewan Extension Department
T. Archer
Moose Jaw
T. Eaton
A. R. Moore
Qu’Appelle
Ontario Grown Tobacco Display Planned for London Exposition
George P. Graham, Dominion Minister of Railways and Canals, visits Essex County tobacco growers to showcase Kent tobacco to English audiences at the British Empire Exposition in London this year.
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Ontario
England
London
Essex County
George P. Graham
Dominion
Kent
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Gleaming Health
An advertisement touts Danderine as a 35 cent hair tonic that revives lifeless hair and restores gloss. It claims to correct dandruff and itching scalp, stop falling hair, and invigorate thinning hair for stronger color and youth, with a non greasy formula available at drug stores.
Reason For Optimism About Canada's Finances
Hon. Thomas Low praises Canada's financial condition and optimism. Exports exceed imports by 150 million dollars, commerce in 1900 $116 million now $986 million, debt mostly held by Canadians, and per capita debt is among the world's lowest, suggesting confidence for the future.
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Canada
Dominion
Thomas Low
Mr. Low
Doctor and Wife Wonder Where Patients Have Gone
A doctor laments having many more patients last year and asks where they have gone. His wife replies that they can only hope for the best.
Where He Shone Teacher Exasperated Fence
A playful caption recalls a moment of exasperation in class as a student asks for an answer and a dancer jokes that the telephone holds the solution. The light exchange captures classroom humor and a moment of quick wit.
Doctor Pierce’s Anuric Tablets Endorsement From Kirkton Reader
A Kirkton Ontario reader praises Doctor Pierce’s Anuric Tablets for bladder inflammation lasting eight years after other treatments failed. She also endorses Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for expectant mothers and mentions a strong baby reference, suggesting positive health outcomes. The testimonial includes casual remarks on diet and a nurse’s inquiry.
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Kirkton
Ont
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Pieece
John Simpson
Samadhan van
People Live Longer Says Sir Kingsley Wood
Sir Kingsley Wood told a Eltham women’s meeting that Britain is healthier than ever with infant mortality falling from 150 to 0 per 1 000 since the century’s start. He cited 600 000 over 76 and 60 000 over 85, crediting sanitation and hygiene. He linked health gains to employment and prosperity.
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Sir Kingsley Wood
Eltham
Kingsley
Absent-minded Professor Hires Caddy On Golf Course
A humorous courtroom exchange features an absent-minded professor asking who his helper is and the reply from a polite caddy. The judge remarks on the scene as the two discuss golf plans and propriety on the greens.
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Judge
England's Great Stadium to Seat 125000
England plans a massive athletic stadium under construction that will accommodate about 125000 spectators. The project highlights national sports ambitions and marks a landmark in British athletics development.
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England
Italian Aviation Corps Sets War Efficiency Record in Tripoli
The Italian aviation corps covered over 250000 miles and flew 2630 hours in recent Tripoli battles. Despite anti aircraft fire they transported 75 tons of supplies and munitions, dropped 746 bombs, and carried two tons of mail, per a statement by the commissioner of aeronautics.
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Tripoli
Commissioner of Aeronautics
Feels Like A New Person From Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mrs. J. E. Lachapelle of Dill Siding Ontario says Dodd's Kidney Pills made her feel like a new person. She suffered backache and could barely do housework but now feels well. Kidney weakness brings backache dizziness headaches and mood drop plus risk of rheumatism dropsy or stone. use Dodd's to strengthen and restore kidneys.
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Dodd
Young Goddess Rules Monks in Tibet Discovery
Sir Charles Bell reports from Tibet that a 24 year old girl acts as ruler of a monastery of 59 monks. The monks believe she can turn them into pigs and she is described as the first goddess encountered by a white traveler. She received a watch and learned to tell time from him.
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Tibet
Charles Bell
England
Charles
Remedy Sales Appeal Prevents Suffering and Doubt
A promotional notice urges readers to try Dr J B Kelloge's Remedy for asthma and chronic complaints, claiming a trial will prove its efficacy and free buyers from doubt. It states the remedy is sold by dealers everywhere and promises sure relief.
Canadian National lines increase operating revenues in 1923
Official figures show CN lines boosting operating revenues by 5 117 741 from January to October 1923. The entire system including U S lines raises net operating revenues from 3 323 607 to 12 021 285. CN lines convert a deficit of 315 952 to a net operating revenue of 3 801 788, while American lines rise from 3 823 007 to 7 213 496.
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Canadian National Lines
United States
C.N.R
Canadian National Railways
Volapuk: First Successful Artificial Language Emerges
The 1880 introduction of Volapuk marks the earliest artificial language to achieve notable traction, pioneering planned linguistic experiments and prompting wide international interest and debate among scholars.
Thrift versus extravagant government spending
A Montreal Star editorial argues that a theory claiming government extravagance spurs individual thrift is flawed. It cites Canada’s over spending as evidence that lavish state expenses fuel waste, urging a return to frugal, heritage habits to curb national bankruptcy.
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Canada
Montreal Star
Fighting For the Cause in Wartime Beliefs
An editorial asserts war as a crime yet argues not all participants are criminals. It claims criminals commit aggression via governments that force wars, while civilians must do their duty amid broader moral conflict. The piece contrasts avoidable wars with current global suffering.
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Indianapolis News
California Fig Syrup Ad Copy for Sick Children
An old advertisement promotes genuine California Fig Syrup as a laxative for constipated or ill children. It claims the product sweetens the bowels, starts the liver and bowels acting, contains no narcotics, and urges asking a druggist for the real syrup with directions.
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California
Doctor examines flat feet in children at Carnegie House
Dr Flora Shepherd lectured at Carnegie House on the prevalence of flat feet in children, noting that among every hundred feet examined about fifty are impaired, and asserting there ought to be no flat feet in the country.
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Flora Shepherd
Carnegie House
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