Montreal hotel clerk praises Tanlac for rheumatism relief
F A Mongeau, night clerk at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Montreal, credits Tanlac with curing years of muscular rheumatism. He says six bottles taken eight months ago left him fully recovered, with steady nerves and improved sleep and health. Tanlac is sold by all druggists. over 40 million bottles sold.
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F. A. Mongeau
Prince of Wales Hotel
McGill College Avenue
Montreal
Canada
Hir
Mr. Mongeau
Tanlac
Air minister forecasts future of air travel and roadhouses
Air Minister Lord Thomson told the House of Lords that within three years airships for commercial and naval use would exist. He predicted six airship constructors in ten years, fostering imperial links and the transport of people, freight, and mails. He envisioned Parliament Lords traveling by glider along the Thames and to Scotland, with floating caravanserais as high, serene rest stops.
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Lord Thomson
House of Lords
Parliament House
Thames Valley
Scotland
Mathematicians To Meet In Toronto This August
Mathematicians from around the world will gather for the Seventh International Mathematical Congress in Toronto this August. The congress, a global parliament on mathematical matters, will run with the British Association for the Advancement of Science meetings. More than 150 European delegates are expected along with U S and Canadian representatives.
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Toronto
Globe
British Association For the Advance of Science
AIT
Europe
United States
Canada
British Columbia Lumber Orders Rise From Several Nations
In the past days about two million feet of BC lumber were ordered from Japan and a full cargo of ties was sent to Port Sudan. New orders are coming from China and within the past week roughly ten million feet of lumber have been ordered from British Columbia mills.
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British Columbia
Japan
Port Sudan
China
British Columbia Smills
Right to boast without harming others discussed
A saying notes that self-promotion is acceptable as long as it does not disparage others. The remark supports confidence without attacking rivals or peers.
Shipping Not Yet Efficient Postwar German Fleets
Carl Stimming of North German Lloyd says it will take years to reach prewar efficiency as the fleet recovers from losses and rebuilding. Leider Keep of Hamburg American Line adds no chance of resuming fast sailings to New York soon due to lack of available steamers and high construction costs.
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Carl Stimming
North German
Lloyd
Stimming
London
New York
Teething Troubles and The Baby's Own Tablets
Teething causes worry as babies become cross and colicky. Keeping the stomach and bowels regular eases these symptoms. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as a reliable laxative for minor childhood ailments. Sold by dealers or mail order at 25 cents per box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Britain expands old age pensions to quarter million elders
Chancellor Phillip Snowden introduces a financial resolution approving higher pensions for Britons aged 70 and over. Singles with income up to 2 shillings weekly receive 10 shillings per week, while married couples with combined income up to 50 shillings get one pound weekly. First year cost is £4 million rising to £7 million. mothers and widows pensions and a 65 age limit are planned later.
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Great Britain
House of Commons
Phillip Snowden
Tar Sands Shipments Ready from Waterways Alberta
Preparations completed to ship large quantities of tar sands from Waterways Alberta with minimal handling. The base of a cliff 206 feet high houses the plant where shipments will be mined and loaded onto railway cars, forming a near solid asphaltum deposit.
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Waterways
Alberta
True To His Country Cartoon Dialogue Excerpt
A wartime dialogue depicts Mrs Malone discussing a soldier’s fate with Mrs Flannigan. The exchange notes death from gangrene and ends with thanks for the color, reflecting era humor and sentiment.
Women Outnumber Men by Nearly Two Million in Britain
Report shows a gender imbalance with women exceeding men across Great Britain by almost two million, highlighting demographic trends and potential social implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
World Happenings Briefly Told
Modern whaling methods threaten south waters as great sea mammals dwindle. Charles E. Moyse 72 long‑time McGill dean is dead. Dr Heinrich Held chosen Bavarian premier to succeed von Knilling. Premier Herriot wins 456 to 26 on 205 million franc Ruhr occupation appropriation. Canadian Dental Association meet in Vancouver August 4–9. Canada seeks lower ocean cattle rates through talks with British shipping. Alberta bonds 750000 at 5 percent repayable 15 years sold at 97.66 to Toronto syndicate.
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Charlies E. Moyse
Faculty of Arts
McGill University
Herriot
Ruhr
Dominion and Pacific States
Vancouver
Canadian Dental Association
Britain
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Cold Relief by Inhalation
An old advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a nasal inhalant to cure colds and catarrh. It claims easy relief, strengthens passages, and prevents future colds, with a two month treatment priced at 1.00 and 50 cents for small, offered by mail from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
On-to-the-Bay Association Pushes Hudson Bay Line Handover
In Winnipeg the executive of the On-to-the-Bay Association passed a resolution urging the federal government to hand the unfinished Hudson Bay Railway to the prairie provinces on equitable terms. The offer should include all physical assets and the unexpend ed balance of land sale funds pledged by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
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Wilfrid Laurier
Saskatchewan Creamery Output Rises in April
Dairying in Saskatchewan reports total butter production of 697,067 pounds for April, up about 25 percent from last year’s 558,230 pounds. For January to April 1924 creameries produced 2,380,830 pounds, vs 1,832,536 pounds in the same period the previous year.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
Doctor Thomas Eclectric Oil for Humans and Animals
The article notes similarities between humans and animals in susceptibility to injuries and inflammation. It promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a reliable remedy for ailments, cuts, and bruises in both people and lower animals.
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Thomas
Worlds Deepest Well Near Gobelins France
The world's deepest well began near Gobelins France in 1892 and by 1914 reached over 10000 feet. Researchers pursued greater depths amid early 20th century geology and engineering efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobelins
France
Easy Matter Ends With Bold Ceiling Bag Incident
A terse exchange reveals a tense moment as a child points out a large black bag on the ceiling while the father dismisses the concern and instructs to step on it. The scene hints at domestic discomfort and unresolved tension within a home.
Thornton Addresses Bankers on Canada Resources and World Peace
Sir Henry W. Thornton, president of Canadian National Railways, urged New York State Bankers to promote investment in Canada’s untapped natural resources. He argued for closer U.S.–Canada economic ties, praised bankers for wartime finance, warned of peace-time challenges, and called for joint U.S.-British action to prevent future wars.
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New York State Bankers’ Association
Montreal
Henry W. Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Dominion
United States
Canada
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Fast Pain Free Removal
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless remedy to remove corns in 24 hours. It claims years of patient suffering relieved and warns against substitutes. Priced at 25 cents, it is advertised as the universal solution.
Sunlight League to Curb Disease With Light and Air
The Sunlight League aims to teach benefits of sunlight cures and how ample light and air in homes and workplaces ward off debility. The movement seeks smokeless cities and airy dwellings to improve health and enjoyment, backed by the London Daily Herald.
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Sunlight League
The
London Daily Herald
Miller's Worm Powders Prove Safe Yet Lethal to Worms
Miller's Worm Powders act mildly and without injury to the child, and there can be no doubt of their deadly effect upon worms. They have been in successful use for a long time and are recognized as a leading preparation for the purpose. They have proved their power in numberless cases and have given relief to many children, who, but for the good offices of this compound, would have continued weak and enfeebled.
Poles Exported from Sicamous to Middle States Demand Rises
Thousands of large poles have shipped from Sicamous Canada to the Middle Western States over recent months. Strong demand exists for telegraph and telephone line construction in the region, fostering continued movement of pole cargo.
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Sicamous
B.C
Middle Western States
The Childhood of Jesus in Luke Two
A Sunday school lesson notes Jesus early growth in wisdom and favor with God. It highlights his progressive childhood, Jesus attending Passover at twelve with Joseph and Mary, and Joseph’s role as a protective parent. The piece emphasizes human development and parental duty in biblical context.
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Jesus
God
G. W. Robertson
Jerusalem
Mary
Joseph
Dr. Garvie
Central sale pool eyed for 1924 wheat crop
The 1924 crop on 10 to 11 million western acres will be sold via cooperative pools. Alberta has signed up much acreage, Manitoba and Saskatchewan join now, with about 8 million acres in their plans. A merger into one central selling organization is under consideration to market the 1924 crop.
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Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Praised by Mothers
Mothers praise Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for easing children's suffering and restoring health. The compact remedy is credited with quick relief and improved well being for youngsters.
Stockholm shoemaker reads on to build footwear dictionary
Ernfird Jaffvert of Stockholm travels to London to finish a technical leather and footwear dictionary. A Swedish foundation grants a cash prize to support the trip and he plans to visit the United States next. He has added 2,490 words to the Swedish section, focusing on orthopedic shoemaking.
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Ernfird Jaffvert
Stockholm
London
United States
Jaffvert
Domestic Tussle Sparks Police In Notable Marriage Tale
Mrs Broomly asks Mrs OBrien how she and her husband get along. Mrs OBrien replies they have been married six months and she has had to call the police only twice.
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Mrs. B Broomly
Navy League Urges Singapore Naval Base for Empire
The Navy League of Canada Dominion Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Dominion Government to press Imperial authorities for a Singapore naval base. President Samuel Harris outlined strategic, international, and financial considerations, noting Canada had not yet advised on the base plan.
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Canadian Navy League
Navy League of Canada
Dominion
Singapore
Dominion Council of the
Navy League
Samuel Harris
Canada
Pacific
Experiment to Test Hudson Bay Railway Route Demanded
The Grain Growers' Guide argues that experiments are needed to decide which opinions on the Hudson Bay route are correct. It notes seven Institute members voted against the resolution, and says all parties support completing the Hudson Bay Railway for national interest.
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Montreal
Hudson Bay
Institute
Old Man Finds Excitement in A Nap Between Supper and Bed
The remark defines aging as losing enthusiasm for evening activities and preferring a mid evening nap rather than pursuing stimulation. It frames a lighthearted view on aging as seeking rest over adventure. The quote highlights routine comforts in older years.
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Www
N. U. 1533
Minard
Heinrich Held
Bavarian People’s Party
von Knilling
Province of Alberta
West
H. B. Railway
Worilg
Sir Henry Thornton
Big Ben
Ben
Imperial Tobacco Company OF Canada Limited
Big Wheat Pool
Wants
Pr Alps
Dominion Express
Ti Fuont
Tokook
New York City
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