World Happenings Briefly Told
The Coward steamship Ine has reopened its Berlin office. Grasshoppers hatched in Hartney district. efforts underway to combat the post. At Singapore naval conference plans for combined East Indian China and Australian squadrons were outlined for possible action. Buenos Aires port zone reopened after March boycott. ten ships accepted laborers. Eight-year-old Lilly Manning body recovered from St Lawrence River near Hochelaga after sewer incident on St James Street. Adam Philipchuk and Mike Grigorey arrested in Vernon, California, awaiting return to Perdue Saskatchewan at British Consul-General request. George H. Malcolm and John Bracken will visit Ottawa in June to discuss federal aid for Manitoba agriculture with the Dominion Cabinet.
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Coward Steamship Ine
Berlin
Hartney
Singapore
China
Buenos Aires
Port Laborers’ Union
Lilly Manning
Witcll
St. James Street
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Harbor Street
Hochelaga
Adam Philipchuk
Mike Grigorey
Vernon
Calif
Perdue
Sask
No Alarm Here from The Guardian on Canada’s bite
The Calgary Herald notes The Manchester Guardian’s comment on Canada taking on larger tasks than it can handle. It references Canada’s wartime record showing resilience, implying caution about overreach.
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Manchester Guardian
Canada
Calgary Herald
Rum Rheumatism Treated Through Blood Meds Claim
An advertisement asserts rheumatism stems from blood impurities and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. It cites testimonials from P. J. MacPherson of Cardigan and an elderly lady, detailing relief after use. The firm offers six boxes for $2.50 by mail from Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
P. J. MacPherson
R.R. No. 5
Cardigan
P.E
Dr. Williams
Forest Fire Season Warns of Carelessness Dangers
Five settlers on trial for causing forest fires plead they did not know fires could escape control. The piece notes Canada’s yearly fire toll and Quebec forest value at 600 million dollars. The Canadian Forestry Association urges campers and smokers to fully extinguish campfires, keep them small, and avoid leaving even a spark.
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Canada
Quebec
The
Canadian Forestry Association
Judge Not the Beans by the Size of the Pod
A proverb-like note reflects on judging outcomes by unseen qualities. It cautions against assessing value from outward appearances, urging consideration of hidden strengths rather than surface measures. The line echoes themes of fairness and discernment.
Drainage Schemes Plan Reclaims Central Alberta Lakes
The Morinville district east of Edmonton may gain 23000 acres for cultivation by draining Manawan Lake. Reconnaissance surveys are to be carried out this summer and autumn, with Chip Lake and Lanes Lake also surveyed. If feasible, reclamation work could start next year.
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Morinville
Edmonton
Manawan Lake
Alberta
Chip Lake
Lanes Lake
Wasp First Paper Maker Discovery
The first paper maker wasp coats its nest with a thin film of paper, revealing early insect engineering.
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Wasp
Butter as Medicine in Early Christian and Roman Times
A brief note contrasts early Christian use of corn butter as medicine with Roman social status signals marked by bustier. It also promotes Helloway's Corn Remover as a remedy that removes corn from the roots and urges readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helloway
Woman Borrowing Neighbor Recipe Tries Cake Making
A neighbor provides a cake recipe to a woman with nothing else to do. she attempts to bake, showing curiosity and effort in domestic tasks. The snippet suggests small personal activity without broader events or outcomes.
Oil of Power General Pain Killer Claims
The advertisement for Thomas Eclectric Oil asserts it is not a universal cure but a versatile pain reliever with broad usefulness. It touts widespread recognition from those who have tested its virtues and learned by experience.
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Thomas
Oarfish Reaches Four to Five Feet Above Water When Angered
The oarfish, a 20 foot long open sea dweller, can lift its slender body four to five feet clear of the waves when provoked. This behavior highlights its dramatic display in deep ocean habitats.
Seed corn shipped from Blenheim to Germany for experiments
Minard’s Liniment in the house. Ontario seed corn from Blenheim sent to Germany marks a new venture. T. C. Warwick, renowned seed corn authority, has received an order from a major Danzig firm for experimental purposes. The corn was prepared and forwarded.
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Blenheim
Germany
T. C. Warwick
Ontario
United States
Danzig
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Advertised for Tobacco Effects
A health ad claims tobacco harms some users by causing heart palpitations tremors and sleep loss while praising Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as the best remedy. It includes a testimonial from D McKillop of Coxheath Nova Scotia and notes the price 50 cents per box from The T Milburn Co Toronto Ontario.
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Milburn
D. McKillop
Coxheath
N.S
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
American silver dollar found in Welsh pickled tongue can
A silver dollar from the United States was discovered inside a can of pickled tongue that was opened in Wales. The find highlights cross border food curiosities and unusual treasure in preserved meat products. The coin’s origin and date were not disclosed in the initial report.
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Wales
Nature's Busy Hand Picks Men for Work?
The phrase suggests nature keeps itself occupied, challenging the idea of producing handsome men through mere effort. It frames beauty as incidental to labor and environment rather than a conscious human achievement.
Girl Flyer Breaks Loop Record at Garden City
Miss Laura Bramwell, 23, climbed into a Curtiss standard biplane at Curris Field Garden City and looped 199 times in eighty minutes reaching 8 000 feet. She shattered her own world record for a woman pilot by more than one hundred.
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Laura Bramwell
Currus Field
Garden City
School Morals and Public Officials Shape Town Character
The Indianapolis News argues that moral tone in schools reflects home influence and city leaders. It says children absorb standards from homes and schools, with high schools mirroring the town's character shaped by public officials and law enforcement. Citizens should vote their conscience at the polls.
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Indianapolis News
The Saddest Faces of Retirement on Riverside Drive
A New York Herald reflection on aging and retirement urges men around sixty to plan active second acts. It notes retirees appear somber as they wait for the inevitable, whether they pursue gardening, collecting, civil work, or factory work, rather than a purposeful postcareer campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Drive
New York Herald
Should Have Been a Scot and Shakespeare’s National Pride
An exchange between a Scotsman and an Englishman pivots on national identity. The Scot extols Scottish achievement in power, invention, and empire, then concedes literature, citing Burns and Scott. The Englishman elevates Shakespeare, prompting the Scot to doubt labeling him distinctly English or Scottish.
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Weel
Robbie Burns
Walter Scott
Stevenson
Hugh Miller
Barrie
William Shakespeare
Robin as a cut worm eater astonishes Toronto observer
C A Nash of Toronto records an experiment with a robin as a cut worm destroyer. One young robin, confined, ate 165 cut worms in a day. He could have found more if free to forage. The note underlines the bird’s potential when given opportunity. Over 400 immigrant children were passengers aboard the Canadian Pacific liner Minnedoga sailing from Liverpool to Montreal.
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C. A. Nash
Toronto
Liverpool
Montreal
Unknown settlements found in Japan census data
During Japan's first official census last fall, researchers uncovered settlements with populations around 240 that had not been previously identified. The discovery highlights gaps in prior mapping and underscores the census effort's reach into rural areas.
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Japan
Silk wrap with pink apple blossom taffeta and brocade
A summer wrap features tiers of silk with a narrow top frill and pale blue georgette lining. The upper bodice uses brocade with gold and silver threads outlining green foliage and pink blue flowers, visible when the wrap is worn and a taffeta collar partially conceals it.
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Ad Card
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to protect children by using Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to keep them healthy. The copy highlights worms as a risk to health and promotes the product as a remedy.
Visiting Canada Highlights Chaim Weizmann Reception
Ottawa's reception for Prof. Chaim Weizmann, inventor of TNT and head of the World Zionist Organization, drew 500 Ottawa Jewish leaders and citizens to Mrs. A. J. Freiman’s home. Weizmann mingled with ease, granting audiences. his wife, Dr. Chaim Weizmann’s wife, reportedly assisted British war efforts as a hospital administrator.
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Ottawa
Chaim Weitzman
Ottawa Citizen
Weitzman
T.N.T
World Zionist Organization
A. J. Freiman
Somerset Street
Brisish
Corn and Sunflowers to Be Planted Near Leth Bridge
Former North Dakota farmers will plant considerable acreage of corn near Leth bridge, citing successful prior experience and confidence in a good outcome. A large expansion of sunflower cultivation is also planned for the spring in the same area.
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Lethbridge
North Dakota
Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement claims Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy relieves the draining effects of asthma. It boasts a long record of relief and notes the remedy is sold widely.
Noble Foundation Not Insolvent Denial of liquidation
The Noble Foundation near Calgary refutes insolvency claims. A receiver was appointed in a friendly arrangement with some of its largest creditors. The farming company says it is not insolvent.
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Noble Foundation
Calgary
Loganberries Sear Demand Drives U S Buyers to Vancouver
United States buyers visit Vancouver British Columbia seeking Canadian loganberries for wine flavoring and cider factories. Prohibition has spurred demand for fruit juices including loganberry juice, becoming a leading product source for juice supplies.
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United States
Vancouver
British Columbia
Logan Berries
Nerviline Travel Health Advice Promises Quick Relief
The ad promotes Nerviline as a cure for travel related woes. It claims pain from congestion eases quickly, stomach upset clears with twenty drops in water, and nocturnal cramps vanish promptly. A 35 cent bottle is urged for constant readiness.
Surplus Buffaloes Slated for Slaughter at Wainwright Park
The buffalo population in Buffalo Park, Wainwright Alberta, has grown so large that 1,000 animals are to be slaughtered this year. Officials expect to raise a significant sum from selling meat hides and heads.
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Buffalo Park
Wainwright
Alta
Far North Hospital to Be Operated by Calgary Doctor
Dr. Ings of Calgary will operate Canada’s northernmost hospital when the Fort McMurray facility opens. The project currently under construction will place the new hospital well within the deep north, marking a notable milestone for northern healthcare.
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Dr. Ings
Calgary
Canada
Fort McMurray
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Bates
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Marie Belmont
British Chemical Department
Carters
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Dominion Express
Fruit Lands Exchange
Grand Forks
B.C
America
ORT Ribas Mailedey Ou, H.C ‘Ag Sova
Bayer
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