Fresh apples ship from North Pacific to Europe by canal
World happenings brief notes ship shipments from North Pacific ports to Europe via the Panama Canal. Also reports a Canadian Pacific Railway director election, Vancouver harbor bill progress, a 12 million dollar Button Willow Ranch sale to an English syndicate, a new aerial parachute record at McCook Field, and Canada Shipping Act pilotage exemption expansion for war and hospital ships.
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North Pacific
Europe
Panama Canal
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. N. Tilley
K.C
Toronto
Sir John Eaton
Vancouver Harbor Commissioners
Ernest Lapointe
Vancouver
Canada
Duke of Argyll
Button Willow Ranch
San Joaquin Valley
Cal
Los Angeles Times
A. W. Stevens
McCook Field
Dayton
Ohio
Jamestown
Governor-In-Council
Man Proves Claim Amid Woman’s Skeptical Reply
A brief exchange shows a man insisting he has proven his claim while a woman resists belief, insisting she need not accept it. The dialogue highlights conflict over acceptance and proof in a personal discussion.
Healthy Children Sleep Well and Happy All Day
The article promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a gentle laxative to regulate bowels, soothe digestion, and ensure restful sleep in children. It claims safety for newborns and offers the product for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario, via dealers or mail. It also notes a lecture on water and ends with Holloway's Corn Remover as a quick relief for corns.
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Fletcher
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Quebec Plans Record Road Spending This Year
The Provincial Minister of Roads announces a total of 7.5 million dollars for Quebec roads this year. It includes 201 miles of rebuilding costing 1.45 million and 3.45 million for lengthening main communication roads, the largest expenditure in years.
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Quebec
German Inventor Proposes 7000-ton Submarine Cruiser
Professor Oswald Flamm, designer of the Deutschland, claims a 7000 ton armored submarine cruiser with 23000 mile range and four round trips between the North Sea and the United States. It mounts eight inch and 34 inch guns, four torpedo tubes, and 5000 rounds. He has submitted plans to the United States Britain and Japan amid wartime embargoes.
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Oswald Flamm
United States
Britain
Japan
Germany
North Sea
Flamm
Pacific
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Why Germany Hates France
The New York World notes rising German hostility to France after the armistice while affection for Britain and America wanes. It cites France’s firm adherence to reparations as a key factor and suggests humiliation drives Germany to scapegoat France.
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Germany
M. Poincare
France
Paris
England
America
Great Britain
New York World
Gold reserve in New York government building stated
The article claims a government building in New York houses the largest gold collection ever assembled, valued at about fifteen hundred million dollars. It is said to represent one fifth of all gold produced since civilization began.
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New York
Reading in Japan Binds Books Backward for Vertical Text
Japanese reading tradition starts at the back of the book with pages bound on the left edge. Readers progress from back to front and read characters vertically rather than horizontally. This style reflects historical writing practices and influences modern publishing formats.
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Japan
Man who boasts of cynicism seen as foolish not dangerous
A short opinion remark contrasts cynics with real danger, while an ad notes Minard's Liniment is used by physicians. The terse line signals skeptical tone typical of a newspaper page and pairs with a medical product promotion.
Dress Description Highlighting Bell Sleeves and MilAn Hat
A midnight blue twill box coat features flaring bell sleeves and mauve ribbon diamonds with steel beads. An imported Milan hat completes a cheerful ensemble for a stylish young lady, as described in the advertisement.
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Milan
You May Be Ill Tonight Have You a Remedy
An old advert promotes Nerviline as a remedy for stomach cramps indigestion neuralgia and sick headache. It claims twenty drops in sweetened water ease pain and aid sleep and notes large 35c bottles sold everywhere.
Shifting the Blame in a Wool Claim Dispute
A debate centers on an ad claiming pure wool goods while the text admits they are mostly cotton. The exchange underscores trust issues with newspapers and advertising, highlighting consumer doubt and press accuracy concerns.
Nervous Breakdown Sleep Aid Ad Cites Remedies
An advertisement targets readers facing nervous breakdown symptoms. It lists headaches mood drops restlessness frightful dreams and social withdrawal. It urges prompt treatment noting heart fit and general debilitation and promises a remedy to quiet nerves strengthen the heart and rebuild the system.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement
Mrs. M. Damgand of Young's Cove Road New Brunswick reports nervous headaches dizziness sleepless nights and poor appetite. After using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills she improved before finishing a second box and recommends them for nerve trouble. Price 50c a box dealers or by mail from T Milburn Co Toronto. The earth height note follows.
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Oe T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Lightning Strikes Airplane Pilot in Flight at 100 MPH
Captain E. D. Herne, a cross channel pilot, reports a near miss as lightning flashed near his aircraft at about one hundred miles per hour. He kept control after the shock and wireless advice to reel in the aerial. The incident fuels debate on lightning's effect on planes and whether the current would bypass or damage aircraft.
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E. D. Herne
Herne
London
Paris
Channel
Hearne
Path to disarmament hinges on trust in Europe
The article argues arms reduction in Europe depends on easing suspicions that sustain armies. It says breakthrough requires Russia's acceptance of common sense, border disputes resolved, and Greece Italy France and Britain content with Near East conditions, plus French assurance that Germany will honor Versailles.
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Europe
Russia
Greece
Italy
France
Great Britain
Near East
Germany
Detroit
Minard Liniment Praised By Nova Scotia Baseball Coach
W E McPherson secretary of Armstrong High School baseball team writes from Yarmouth Nova Scotia praising Minard's Liniment Co Ltd. for ending players sore muscles and sprains since the season began. The letter is addressed to O McPherson furniture dealer and undertaker.
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O. McPherson
Armstrong
B.C
Saskatchewan aids 3497 children of veterans in education
Saskatchewan reports 3497 of 3773 ex servicemen’s children receive financial aid for schooling. An act passed in May 1920 helps children of deceased or disabled soldiers continue studies at higher institutions. The program’s success has prompted two other Dominion provinces to consider similar legislation.
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Saskatchewan
No such city and people in ancient history
A concise statement notes that historic records do not identify Troy as a city or Trojans as a people in ancient times. The remark challenges classical assumptions about names and origins in early civilization narratives.
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Troy
World sugar consumption estimated at 14 to 15 million tons
The article estimates global sugar consumption at between 14 million and 15 million tons annually. It notes this figure as a broad estimate in the context of world nutrition and economic trends.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims broad constitutional support
In a run down condition catarrh worsens while health improves. The remedy is sold as a tonic that acts through the blood to reduce mucous inflammation and aid nature in restoring normal conditions. Circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
French War Prisoners Death Toll Reported
War Minister Maginot announced that 18,222 French prisoners died in Germany during the war, in an official tally.
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Germany
Maginot
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helps Daughters
Mrs Joan Toms of Cobourg Ontario reports her daughter suffered monthly weakness and nervousness with back pain for three years causing school absence. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved, began attending school regularly, and feels better. The product is marketed as safe for all ages and rooted in herbal roots.
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Cobourg
Ontario
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan Toms
Ball &J
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Eee
Ane
the Centaur Company
New York City
Holloway
Postum
Canadian Postem Cereal Co
Led
Windeer
Minard
Milburn
Dr Chase
Vapolite Co
Ayr
Anthony
H. Clay Glover
West 24Th A
U.S
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