George Young the Toronto Swimmer Wins Catalina Channel
A 17 year old Toronto boy, George Young, won the Catalina Island to California swimming marathon amid icy waters while 100 rivals failed. The victory inspires Canadian youth, highlighting sacrifice and character, as Young traveled by patched bicycle to raise funds for his mother and pursued athletic fame with public praise from Premier Mackenzie King.
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America
George Young
Toronto
Catalina Island
California
John Miles
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Boston
Canada
Geoge Young
Dogcedis
Arizona
Jess
Mackenzie King
Dminion
George Yoong
George
Borrands
Catalica Channel
Local Remarks On Marriage And Reputation
Mrs Dages hopes her son will be married while Mrs Jases praises his grit war recovery. The exchange centers on avoiding envy and maintaining a good reputation through steady conduct and community regard.
Longevity of Royal Astronomers Defied by New Figures
British astronomers have unusually long lifespans with the average age of the Astronomer Royal at 7544 years in a playful report. The study counts all holders from Flamsteed to Christie who died in 1916, citing open air living as a longevity factor.
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Britain
Aatronomers
John Flameteed
William Christie
Dormant weed seeds germinate after forty years in soil
A Dominion of Agriculture bulletin notes weed seeds like black mustard and ragweed remain viable for decades. Michigan Agricultural College confirms in field tests that several species can germinate after forty years in soil, stressing prevention to curb long lasting weed problems.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Domnion Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Messrs
E. S. Howkins
W. C. Hopper
Dominion
Joint Stiffness Goes Swellings Disappear Pain Subdued
An advertisement-style claim notes rapid relief as joint stiffness fades and swellings recede with a liniment that promises universal satisfaction and soothing effect, positioning the product as a leading remedy.
Nerviline the Great Pain Reliever for Family Ailments
Nerviline delivers penetrating warmth to reduce swelling stiffness and inflammation. It quickly soothes minor pains from rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and colds making it a handy household remedy priced at 35 cents at all dealers.
Private school scene with Rolls Royce arrival
A Rolls Royce pulls up at a private school football field where a dignified woman calls for her son, Master Alger pon. A boy in uniform answers with a shout naming "Ifey, Skinny, you man's here" amid the moment.
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Rolls-Royce
Master Algerpon
Ifey
Papes Trapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Instant relief from sour stomach indigestion and heartburn with Pape's Trapepsin, claims to end gas bloating and pain after a tablet. Druggists guarantee digestion improvement for few cents. Also notes Australia closing mines as U S arsenic demand wanes for boll weevil fight.
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United States
Jibbenbar
Questionable medicine prompts warning from Toronto firm
A reader recounts spending money on medicine from a store, which failed to help. A friend recommends buying Price brand medicine from druggists or by mail, noting payment on receipt from The T Milbure Co Limited, Toronto.
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T. Milbure Co., Limited
Toronto
Alberta Livestock Board Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
At the annual Alberta Livestock Board meeting in Edmonton J Charles Yule of Curstaire was elected president J P Sackville Edmonton vice president and 14 district officers were chosen for northern and southern Alberta Candidates include W J Stark E L Richardson J P Sackville J J Walters A L El Cross and G W Hutton Also plans discussed to send a combined Alberta stock exhibit to Toronto next year and to seek government support for sheep exhibit shipping and fair judging improvements.
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Alberta Livestock Board
Edmonton
Charles Yule
Curstaire
J.P. Sackville
Vicw
Alberta
W. J. Stark
E. L. Richardson
Calgary
J. P. Sackville
J. J. Walters
Clive
AL EL. Cross
G. W. Hutton
J. G. Clark
Iri
Sieps
Toronto
Minister of Agriculture
How the fence operates in stolen merchandise trade
A grand jury report from New York County details how stolen goods, worth about 1.49 million dollars yearly, move through fences to undercut honest dealers. It tabulates losses by fraud categories and cites legal gaps that shield illicit dealers from prosecution.
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United States
Association of Grand Jurors
New York County
Portrait of Lenine on stamps sparks relief effort
The first Lenin portrait on stamps shows him as a nine year old child. The twenty kopek issue funds relief for Russia's 560000 vagrant children, with authorities previously banning Lenin likeness on stamps and related items. The title was relaxed to aid the charity.
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Nicolas Lenine
Stamnes
Russia
Noe
Lenine
Canadian Pacific adds through sleeping cars for overseas travel
The Canadian Pacific Railway operates weekly through tourist sleeping cars from Winnipeg to connect with steamers sailing from West Saint John NB. Bookings for overseas travel and reservations on these cars are available through any CPR ticket agent.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
West Saint Join
N.B
Canadian Pacific
Hidden Truths About Popularity Cunning Adage Advice
A maxim warns that popularity comes from appearing to know less than fools and not more than the wise. It suggests balancing knowledge with tact to avoid alienating crowds and gaining endorsement from both sides.
Berlin Police Reclaim Stolen Limousine for Owner
Berlin police recovered a seven passenger limousine stolen two years ago. After dismantling and selling parts to three junk dealers, officers rebuilt the car to running condition, needing only paint. Detectives tracked valuable components to restore the vehicle to its original state for the rightful owner.
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Berlin
Ian
Fateful Years for All Women
An Ontario ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for middle age ailments in women. It claims the pills restore rich red blood, boost health, and help with anaemia rheumatism neuralgia and nervousness. Personal testimonial from Mrs J L Johnston of Lions Head praises life saving effects. Pills offered by mail at 50 cents a box.
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Loronto
Dot
Dr. Williams
Sam Soing
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Fragmented OCR clipping on ships and songs
The readable text references a song line about spending hours with a loved one and a remark about a man named Uni and a woman’s speech as an award. It also notes that nearly half of world ships under construction involve motor vessels, with garbled wording throughout.
Cancer Occurs Among People Abstaining From Fresh Foods
Sir George Newwin, chief medical officer, reports investigations among Carthusians Benedictines Carmelites Dominicans and other monastic orders show cancer cases arise in those who abstain from meat. He finds no basis for claims that vegetarians escape cancer.
British Subjects Encouraged to Use Canadian Ports
Canadians report delays and discomfort when landing in New York from ocean liners. The piece urges travel from St. John and Halifax in winter and from Montreal and Quebec in summer to avoid delays at the Port of New York.
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New York Arbor
Lama St. John
Halifax
Montreal
Quebec
United States
Jnecks
New York
Plans for Diamond Jubilee in Canada Draw Wide Attention
The Ottawa Journal reports plans for a grand Diamond Jubilee celebration to mark Canada's history. Delegations may include royal figures and British leadership, with July 1 identified as a key observance date and public pageant plans described as colorful and ornate.
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Canada
TLR
Prince of Wales
Stanley Keldwin
Great Britain
Ottawa Journal
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Aswrin
Wreem
Sinard
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Etter
Ing
Lita
Dr. Qabb
Kelloggs
Thomas
Ecleeric Gil
Minard
Chamberlain
Canadian
Winu
Mrs. Mansleyv
Mark
You
Appleford
Para-Sant
Custeza
Hamilton
Ontario
Pacific Waned Paper Co
Western Waxed Paper Co
Davie *T
Vancouver
McDermott
Hunter Martin & Co
Regina
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