World happenings briefly told
The Shantung agreement with China ratified by Japan. Thomas Draper leases 1920 acres of tar sands in Alberta from the Federal Government. The Polish Diet imposes two weeks paid vacation for industrial workers. Victoria police refuse to loosen Lord's Day Act enforcement. Moscow dispatch: Leonid Krassin named Soviet ambassador to Germany. Bulgarian government ordered to disarm Wrangel troops and dissolve their units. Italy to return German property in Italy seized during war for 90000 pounds to Germany, with some already converted for public use. From 1921 to 1922 £3,680,000 reparations collected, £3,101,000 paid to British army costs, £576,000 with Paymaster General. Palestine issues first Jewish municipal bond, Tel Aviv, £80,000, 6 percent, 20 years, tax-secured.
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Italy
Germany
London Times
Rome
Palestine Government
Tel- Avist
Jaffa
Paper from Harz Trees Sold as Midday Editions
The Papierfabrikant reports trees in the Harz district used for newsprint. Felling at 7:35 am, pulping by 9:39 am, paper produced in 3 hours 25 minutes, then a motor truck carried it two and a half miles to the printing office for 11:00 am street sales.
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Harz
Papierfabrikant
Majestic
Santa Maria
Havana
New York
Childhood indigestion and Baby's Own Tablets claim
An article extols digestion as the root of childhood ailments and praises Baby's Own Tablets as the best remedy. A testimonial from Mrs. Jos. Lunette of Que states the tablets cured her baby's indigestion. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Jos. Lunette
Immaculate Conception
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Soldier Settlers Acreage Boost Planned for This Year
The Soldier Settlement Board expects a major rise in cultivated land by soldier settlers this year, with more than 40,900 acres added. Last year 120,000 acres were brought under crops, and this year the total should surpass 160,000 acres.
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Soldier
Soldier Settlement Board
Miller's Worm Powders Cure Worms in Children
Miller's Worm Powders claim to rapidly alter stomach conditions that harbor worms, expel them from the body, and tonically restore digestive health, offering immunity against future worm-related ailments in children.
Canada Fox Industry Values in 1921
In 1921 Canada produced silver fox pelts valued at 432130 dollars, with Prince Edward Island contributing 243694 dollars. Live fox exports from Canada totalled 277182 dollars.
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Canada
Prince Edward Island
Worm Exterminator Praised For Saving Children
As a vermicide an excellent preparation is Mother Graves Worm Exterminator. It has saved the lives of countless children.
Line of Twenty Dollar Gold Pieces Would Stretch 1000 Miles
A thought experiment notes that one billion dollars in twenty dollar gold pieces laid end to end would create a line about 1,000 miles long. The idea highlights the vast value represented by large sums in a tangible form.
Majestic Steamer Fails to Impress With New Luxury
The Majestic of the White Star Line, largest ship by length and tonnage, remains lavish yet uninnovative. Despite suites and pools, critics say the eight year project offers no real new features beyond existing liner comforts.
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Majestic
White Star Line
Rush Underway on Lethbridge Irrigation Ditch Project
Two thirds of excavation on the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation ditch is finished. About 1,400 map workers and 890 teams are at work along the entire project, accelerating toward completion.
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Lethbridge
Baldness Gap Pervades Men and Women by Age Fifty Five
A study finds 60 percent of men are bald by age 55 while only 1 percent of women lose their hair by that age. The contrast highlights gender differences in male pattern baldness.
Feathers Fringe and Milady Look For March Wardrobe
Fringes and matching hats with feathered trim remain staple elements for spring attire. The piece notes fringes’ enduring appeal on overblouses and sleeves and Milady 1922 style affection for feathers. It observes hat and bag pairings as a pleasant recurring fashion revival as March ends.
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Garden of Eden
Milady
Eve
Lofty Peaks in Canadian Pacific Rockies Draw Tourists
A government count shows 598 named peaks in the Canadian Pacific Rockies over 5,000 feet, including 512 above 7,000 and 3 above 12,000. Tourists can see many from the train or visit Banff Lake Louise and Glacier. summer fares to Vancouver and Victoria permit multiple resort stopovers. Four trans continental trains daily, including The Trans Canada Limited with open top cars, offer a premier Rockies journey this season.
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Banff
Lake Louise
Glacier
Vancouver
Victoria
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Nature
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rockies
Canada
Trans Canada Limited
Marquis Calms Baby During Aberdeen Address
The Marquis of Aberdeen was interrupted by a crying baby at a Scottish Mothers Union gathering in Ellen Aberdeenshire. He stepped down, took the child, comforted it and returned to finish his speech, restoring order.
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Marquis
Marquis of Aberdeen
Scottish Mothers Union
Ellen
Aberdeenshire
Wealthy Swiss Families Serve Century Old Cheeses
Cheeses over a hundred years old are served by affluent Swiss families on their most important occasions highlighting traditions of hospitality and regional craft.
Strikes Rise in Korea Fueled by New Labor Unions
Strikes fomented by the new labor unions are becoming common in Korea, signaling rising labor activity and tensions as workers push for better pay and conditions. The mood among workers and management remains tense, with sporadic walkouts disrupting production and services in several cities.
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Korea
Heart Trouble Relief Claim From Milburn Pills
Delhi Ontario resident Mrs Chadwick reports heart palpitation dizziness and fatigue easing after using Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills She says six boxes restored energy and stamina making her feel like a young girl at 66 with no dizziness and improved walking capacity Price 50 cents per box available from The T Milbury Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milbury Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Remarkable Generosity and Odd Trivia Across Generous Farmer Tale
A farmer named Sandy refuses to let his host pay for drinks after a month of hospitality. The tale also notes Russian mail carried by buffaloes because of flat feet. It adds that a modern battleship uses about 8,000 gallons of fresh water daily.
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Sandy
Russia
Tanlac praised by Reading woman for health turnabout
Miss Marguerite K. OLeary of 1223 Chestnut St Reading Pa expresses gratitude for Tanlac stating it restored strength appetite color nerves and well being after a year of weakness and nervousness. She notes neighborhood and friends remark on her bright change and says she will continue recommending Tanlac. Tanlac is sold by druggists.
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Taniae
Marguerite K. O'Leary
Chestnut St
Reading
Taniac
Tanlac
Eastern Syndicate Leases Oil Lands at Ponce Coupe
An eastern syndicate incorporated in Quebec has secured 2500 acres of oil lands at Ponce Coupe under leases. The group is described as a close corporation and plans extensive development work in the coming season. Simple and Sure Dr Thomas Electric Oil is marketed as a child friendly liniment and dressing with plain directions.
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Eastern Syndicate
Ponce Coupe
Quebec
Thomas
Earnings of Saskatchewan Telephones in 1921
The Saskatchewan provincial telephones posted net earnings of 1 964 495 dollars in 1921. The system holds 6 000 miles of poles and 31 500 miles of wire. A humorous ad for Holloway's Corn Remover follows the financial figures.
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Saskatchewan
Telephones per person in US and wool from Australia
The United States averages one telephone line for every eight people or two households. Australia remains the world's largest wool producer.
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United States
Australia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carter
Shantung
China
Washington
Japan
Thomas Draper
Petrolea, Ont
Alberta
The
Police Commission
Moscow
Leonid Krassin
London
Ambassadors Council
Europe
New York Herald
Bas
Penuts
Grape-Nuts
Canadian Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Windsor
Ostario
Fringe
Chapeau
C.P.R
Minard
Liniment
Milburn
DR. Minard
Minard’s Liniment
Iss Margueritr
I O'Leary
Tanilac
Saskatchewan Telephones
Holloway
Dominion Express
America
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West 24Th Mt
U.S.A
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