World Happenings Briefly Told
An Irish Republican poster claims Eamonn De Valera is active with the Dublin brigade in the fight for the Irish republic. In Belfast two armed men freed three prisoners from warders at Dun dalk jail. A rail raid at Droghera prompted arrests by Free State troops. Spring salmon catches off Vancouver Island show season prospects best since 1919. Australia will spend £200000 on London Empire Exhibition representation in 1924. The Moscow export tariff favors timber and tar, with rare antiques banned and some foods embargoed. Many firms in London pledge to employ disabled ex-service men, with 12000 renewing and 500 withdrawing. The Imperial Institute notes BC Douglas fir and other timbers for Britain. Liverpool plans dock extensions costing nearly £1 million. Police seized weapons and ammo at a Freiburg residence linked to the Rathenau murder car.
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Vancouver Island
House of Representatives
Reuter
Melbourne
Walker Massey Greene
Australia
London
Moscow
Eng
Ons
Liverpol
Frieburg
Rathenau
Scotch Settlers Arrive at Regina under CPR Aid
Eighty Scottish farmers arrived at Regina under the Canadian Pacific Railway auspices. They are experienced agriculturists who will take up farms in Western Canada. Miller's Worm Powders are claimed to act mildly and safely on children while effectively eliminating worms, with long standing use and wide relief in numerous cases.
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Regina
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Spanish Doctors Face Low Pay and Charity Care
Report notes physicians in Spain earn little and are expected to treat the poor without charge, reflecting painful financial strain on medical staff while serving underserved communities.
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Spain
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Handles Deafness Caused by Inflammation
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining. When inflamed, the tube may rumble or close, risking permanent hearing loss if inflammation persists. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the bloodstream to reduce inflammation and aid natural restoration, with circulars free via Druggists.
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All Druggista
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Extension to Grain Exchange Work Started in Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Grain Exchange extension project, a $250000 expansion by the Traders' Building Association, raises the original building three stories to a ten story structure. Also noted is a patent remedy advert for Dr Thorgas Electric Oil claiming fifty years of relief for rheumatic pains and injuries in humans and animals.
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Winnipeg Grain Texchange
Traders’ Building Association
Thorgas
German Labor in Reconstruction Plan for France
France to use German labor and materials in rebuilding railways waterways and other public works at a cost of 18 billion francs. The French cabinet will present the reparations project to the Reparations Commission, submitted to Premier Poincare by M Le Troquer, Minister of Public Works.
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Premier Poincare
M. le Troquer
France
Pope Keeps 35 Secretaries for Papal Correspondence
The Vatican plans indicate the Pope requires thirty five private secretaries to handle the vast flow of correspondence. The arrangement shows a structured staff to manage communications and official matters.
Red Hot July Days Hard on the Baby
July heat endangers infants with diarrhoea dysentery colic and cholera infantum. Mothers are urged to use Baby's Own Tablets to regulate bowels and stomach, prevent summer complaints, or banish sudden trouble. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont 25 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Little Miss The Grown Up Look Dress
The article describes a jade green duvetyn dress over pearl gray crepe de chine for young girls. A high collar and tightly buttoned cuffs create a grown up effect desired by little ladies.
May employment gains in Saskatchewan reported
During May about 5,000 men and women found work through the Saskatchewan Government Employment Bureaux. Of these, 2,885 were farm workers with others finding jobs as railway workers, builders, domestics, and casual laborers.
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Saskatchewan Government Employment Bureaux
Cleaning Hands Prompted by Morning Dish Duty
A teacher compliments Tommy on his clean hands and asks how they got so spotless. Tommy sulks and replies that his mother had him wash the breakfast dishes that morning.
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Tommy
Holloway's Corn Remover Proclaimed Best Yet
Advert says whether corn is old or new growth it yields to Holloway's Corn Remover claiming superior effectiveness for relief and quick results across visitors.
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Holloway
Dust Causes Asthma Remedy Claims Relief
A promotional notice extols Dr. J. D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a solution to asthma symptoms caused by dust. It asserts tiny irritants trigger breathing difficulties, promises relief, and cites numerous testimonials claiming effectiveness.
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J. D Kelloge
West flax acreage soars in west provinces with rising revenue
Flax planting in western provinces this year may triple previous levels and yields look strong. Government estimates show a world flax seed shortage of 27 million bushels, suggesting farmers may gain a handsome revenue from higher prices and demand.
Circle Tours Through the Canadian Pacific Rockies
Delightful trip offered by Canadian Pacific Railway showcases Banff Lake Louise Field Glacier Arrowhead steamer on Arrow and Kootenay Lakes. Passes West Robson and Nelson with majes tic peaks. Travel possible in reverse direction at low cost, with full agent information available.
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Banff
Lake Louise
Field and Glacier
Arrowhead
Arrow
Kootenay Lakes
West Robson
Nelson
Canadian Pacific
New Jersey Plans Wages for Prisoners to Aid Release
New Jersey intends to pay inmates for work while jailed to ease reintegration after release, a program gaining wide publicity across the United States.
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New Jersey
America
Stage superstitions about leaving soap on tour
The article notes that actors and crew believe it is unlucky to leave soap behind in the dressing room while on tour, reflecting stage superstition and daily routines of touring productions.
Harmless Criticism Prompts Canadian Courting of Self Reliance
An English visitor in Winnipeg remarks Canadians seem narrow minded focusing on personal and immediate concerns. The Edmonton Bulletin argues such focus, while called narrow, fosters success independence and contentment and suggests Britain should prioritize rebuilding its own industry and trade instead of meddling in Russia.
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Winnipeg
England
Russia
Edmonton Bulletin
Alberta to Film Farm Life for Educational Campaign
Alberta's agricultural and publicity departments plan a cinema project to depict farm and industrial life across the province. Ten to twelve reels will be produced this year for home education and abroad, with some later sent to England to aid immigration efforts.
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Alberta
England
Dunkards Plan Calgary Convention To Welcome Thousands
Dunkards, a large religious sect in North America, will hold their next annual convention in Calgary after considering California Colorado and Missouri. The Calgary gathering could attract up to ten thousand attendees for a week or more.
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The
Dunkards
Calgary
Alberta
California
Colorado
Missouri
Indiana
Lumber order to Holland in direct Baltic timbers contest
The Canadian Producers' Corporation received a large order for rough Douglas fir lumber to be shipped to Holland. The shipment will be finished in Holland mills and was sold in direct competition with Baltic timbers, chosen mainly for its low resin content.
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Holland
Canadian Producers’ Corporation
Holland Mills
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Weet St
Ew.gillett Company Limited
Annua
Toronto
Jyonrata
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin Brigade
Irish Republic
Dundalk
Belfast
Free State
Droghera
Imperial Institute
Great Britain
Board of Works
British Columbia
Pope
Circle
Canadian Pacific Rockies
C.P.R
Canadien Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Windsor
Outaris
Minard
Dandruff
N. O
B.C. Lumber
Castoria
Coe
York Belting Co
York St
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