World Happenings Briefly Told In May 2079 Canada US entries
May 2079 saw 1617 entrants into Canada from the United States, with 642 in January. Mrs Egama Crown of Hamilton celebrates her 108th birthday as the oldest Canadian arrival. The University of Cracow grants the Earl of Bal four a Doctor of Philosophy. Greater Vancouver’s population reaches 226,524, up 12.7 percent. Courtaulds to build a large Quebec plant for artificial silk yarn near Quebec City. Harvest excursions planned on similar lines as last year per J W Ward. Canadian Council of Agriculture calls for return to two-cent postage. The first woman lawyer in the Transvaal, Mrs Irene Geffen, takes oath. Britain-US debt funding agreement for wartime loans of $4.6 billion begins a 62-year term. Amundsen reports a failed May 11 trial flight delaying the pole trip. Norwegian relief expedition recalled.
Summer frock and first aid oil ad brief
An ad describes a blue and white crepe de chine summer frock with pleats and youthful design. It also promotes Burns and Scalds Dr Thomas electric oil as a ready aid for kitchen burns, claiming immediate relief and rapid cessation of pain.
Stamp Agency at Ottawa Recognizes Stamp Collecting in Canada
The Dominion Postal Authorities establish a stamp agency in Ottawa to supply collectors with special copies of specimens. Canada becomes the second country to recognize the hobby, joining the United States which runs the only other philatelic agency.
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Canada
Dominion Postal Authorities
Ottawa
United States
Immigration figures show April rise in Canada entries
April immigration to Canada totals 9 500 entries up 44 percent. Of April arrivals 4 671 came from the British Isles 2 140 from the United States and 2 689 from other countries. Since January 22 140 immigrants have entered, with 6 15 22 and 44 percent increases in the respective months.
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Canada
British Isles
United States
Flour mill industry growth in Canada over fifty years
A newly compiled return shows capital invested in flour mills rising from 10.1 million to 62 million dollars, raw material use from 22 million to 165 million, and product value from 9 million to 195 million. Wheat flour exports climbed from 1.6 million to 53.478 million dollars annually.
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Canada
Frost Bites and Chilblains Treated with Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil
Frost bites and chilblains result from winter cold and slush. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil counteracts inflammation and relieves pain with prompt action and simple application.
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Thomas
Large homestead filings rise in Edmonton area
Through the end of the first week in May 1922, Edmonton Land Office records show over 58 000 acres filed for homesteads by 365 filers. The year total reaches 1 500 filings and 254 400 acres in the Edmonton registration area.
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Edmonton Land Office
Edmonton
Selfmade Men Talk Loudly Minard’s Liniment for Sale
A brisk promotion notes that self made men tend to speak loudly and advertises Minard’s Liniment available widely. The item market emphasizes its ubiquity and popular use.
Catarrhozone Promises Night Relief for Coughs and Sore Throats
Advertises CATARRHOZONE as a guaranteed cure for catarrh bronchitis and colds. Claims quick relief with a death to catarrhal diseases by destroying their cause and remedies their effects. Large two month size priced $1.00 and small $0.50, available at druggists or by mail from The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
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Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Three More Posts For Mounted Police
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will establish three new posts in the Northwest Territories this year at Cumberland Gulf on Baffin Island Cape Sabine near Ellesmere Island and a spot on Lancaster Sound. The previously established post will be resupplied and a judicial party will travel to Pond's Inlet for the Eskimo trader Janes murder case in spring 1921. A naturalist or geologist may accompany the ship for a year to study northern economy. The steamship Franklin has been bought for annual northern duties and will be used for the first time this year.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Northwest Territories
Cumberland Gulf
Baffin Island
Cape Sabine
Ellesmere Island
Lancaster
Pond’s Inlet
Janes
Franklin
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Anemia Sufferers
A health ad warns thousands of girls and women suffer anemia with pallor dull eyes and low energy. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood boosting remedy and cites Emma Johnston of Clinton Ontario who recovered after use. Pills available from medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents.
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Dr. Williams
Medcine Co
Brockville
Ont
Comparison of Nellie and Mother in a Philadelphia billet
In a Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt Nellie jokes that their long walk has yielded no smiles from policemen, prompting a playful motherly exchange. The quip highlights humor about public perception and authority figures through a child’s remark.
Traffic accidents kill more in London than rail deaths
In London last year 505 persons were killed by automobiles and motor trucks, 65 by motor omnibuses, 59 by horse drawn vehicles, 35 by trolley cars, and 22 by bicycles. Most crashes occur on outer arterial roads rather than congested hubs, with drivers less careful and pedestrians, especially children, less vigilant at crossings.
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London
Great Britain
New Freight Rates On Butter From Rural Prairies
Railways put new freight rates into effect May 10 for butter shipments from rural prairie points to Winnipeg and other storage points. The rate lowers by about one third for shipments of at least 2 000 pounds that are re shipped from storage points within six months.
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Prairies
Wingipeg
Dr Hamilton’s Pills Promoted For Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Hamilton’s Pills as a kidney remedy. It claims to mend lame backs overnight and relieve dull backaches and muscle pains after the first dose. The copy urges cleansing and regulation of the system and lists 25c as the price at dealers.
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Dr. Hamilton
Natural Resources Bulletin Saskatoon Forest Resources Extent
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service reports Saskatchewan holds 7.95 billion board feet of saw material with 3 billion spruce 4 billion poplar 800 million jackpine 100 million balsam and 50 million flare. A second note promotes Miller's Worm Powders claiming to protect children from worm related illnesses and improve vitality.
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Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Dominion Parks Gifts to Toronto From Banff and Wainwright
The Dominion Parks Branch donated animals to Toronto's High Park including three mountain sheep, three mountain goats, one mule deer and a five year old buffalo bull from Wainwright. The mule deer drew a cordial welcome and the sheep leaped the fence stunning keepers.
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Toronto
Dominion Parks Branch
Department of the Interior
Banff and
Wainwright Parks Banff
Wainwright
High Park
Real Pleasure In Life
A London Herald quote extols the truest pleasure as simple joys and the art of living as enjoyment. It argues wealth without pleasure is empty, even for a millionaire who owns palaces.
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London Herald
Cement Demand Increases For Portland Cement Exports
Reports from South America and Mexico indicate rising demand for Portland cement from British Columbia mills. Increased construction activity is cited as the main driver of the export surge.
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British Columbia
South America
Mexico
Millworker Wins Fortune in Otley Club Sweepstake
Yorkshire millworker Mrs Neille Ford drew Papyrus in the Otley Club’s £8000 sweepstake, a prize game with over 200000 entrants. She refused £3000 offered for her chance, saying a dream foretold fortune. She has spent most of her life in a mill to support a large family.
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Derby
Neille Ford
Otley
Ford
When the average man reaches fifty he eats cattle and potatoes
A brief quip notes that by age fifty the average man has consumed about 25 cattle and roughly an acre of potatoes, illustrating long years and hearty meals in a light, humorous tone.
Good Deed Then Silent Visit News Card
A Sunday school teacher prompts Willie to admit his weekly good deed. Willie says he visited his happy aunt and left. the exchange frames a moral concise to a Chicago Tribune caption style. The text also cites aphorisms and a London height limit note.
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Willie
Chicago Tribune
Beekeeping Advances Northward In Manitoba Reports
Deputy Minister J H Evans notes successful winter beekeeping in The Pas based on Provincial Apiarist L T Floyd findings. He states this area marks the farthest north Manitobans have kept bees to date as winter conditions persist.
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J. H. Evans
Manitoba
L. T. Floyd
Pas
Holloway's Corn Remover Aids Tight Boots Relief
Corns are caused by tight boots but relief is simple with Holloway's Corn Remover. The article notes an easy remedy to ease discomfort from persistent foot pressure.
Complimentary Hostess Taunts Amateur Vocalist
A Yorkshire Post item notes a well meaning hostess urging Mr Brown to sing, insisting he can perform despite prior refusals. The brief captures a social moment where courtesy clashes with performance demand. The tone is light and observational.
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Mr Brown
Yorkshire Post
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