Rumors on Kitchener Death Denied by First Lord
A Liberal suggestion in Parliament that Kitchener left the cruiser Hampshire in a particular boat was denied by the First Lord of the Admiralty. He stated Kitchener did not leave the Hampshire in that boat and probably did not leave at all. Admiralty evidence found little light on the 1916 disaster and only about a dozen men survived.
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House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
Hampshire
Admiralty
Kitchener
England
Bush McTaggart
Pierrot
Nepeese
Chance
Pearce
McTaggart
Epee
Carvel
Abeee Son of Kazan Dramatic Wilderness Secret
In a night of high tension Nepeese vows to shield Ookimow Jeem from danger as Tuboa’s plan unfolds. A messenger arrives, a deadly confrontation ends with Baree the dog killing the intruder, and Carvel conceives a future with Nepeese.
Woman Recovers From Prolonged Illness After Medicine Use
In Melfort Saskatchewan a woman describes eight months of illness with headaches back pains and weakness. After taking two bottles of Pinkham's Blood Medicine she could get up dress herself and regain strength, noting a weight gain from seventy eight pounds to nearly double. She recommends the remedy and praises its effect on sleepless weary days and general male related troubles.
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Melfort
Saskatchewan
E. Pinkham
Zor
Freierescar Aero William Rircate
Willow and Carvel Bond Amid Evening Voice
A lyrical scene echoes the loon’s mating call as Willow wraps arms around Carvel. He responds with gratitude, feeling divine blessing and a sense of closeness in the moment.
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Carvel
Willow
New Element Discovered at University of Minot
University of Minot announces the discovery of element number 61 by Dr H Hopkins and staff including L F Yutema and J S Harris. It marks a first time in the United States for such a discovery using campus built X ray equipment.
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University of Minot
H. & Hopkins
L. F. Yutema
J. S. Harris
United States
Copenhagen
Power Of Pneumonia Germs Measured By Electrical Tests
University of Chicago investigators announce methods to measure the virulence of pneumonia germs with electrical instruments. The work aims to gauge patient recovery chances and aid serum development for cure and prevention. Dr. St Ss Falk led the experiments and said virulence could be increased or decreased at will.
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University of Chicago
St. Ss. Falk
Little Helps For This Week Blessed Are They That Do His Commandments
A devotional excerpt reflects on duty and divine guidance. It cites Rev XXII 14 and Lord Houghton, urging readers to value humble labor as God ordered, and to stand firm with eternity before them. The piece includes thoughts from Richard Chenevix Trench on dignity of work and providence guiding vocation.
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Lord Houghton
Richard Chenevix Trench
Diplomacy Defined Through an Oriental Tale
The Argonaut recounts Eari Balfour humor about diplomacy via a rajah who dreams his teeth fall out. The first soothsayer bleakly interprets the omen as family deaths and is beaten. A second, cheerful soothsayer offers a brighter reading and is rewarded with gold.
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Eari Balfour
Eczema Rash On Face Sparks Remedies Trial
A patient describes a facial eczema eruption causing itching and burning. The condition worsened to soreness and disfigurement, resisting remedies until a friend suggested Cuticura Soap and Ointment after requesting a free sample.
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Crescent ¢ Scotia
World War sailor escapes torpedoed transports dies near home
Eric Haggard survived two torpedoed transports during the war but drowned near his home when his rowboat, loaded with lobster traps, capsized in heavy surf. A second wry line notes coercion may require repeating the effort. A quip compares some actors to eggs. An advert promotes Minard's Liniment for dandruff.
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Eric Haggard
London Casualties Rise From Swiss Skiing Vogue
The London scene mirrors winter sport injuries with daily arrivals at Charing Cross from the Swiss sports playground. Ambulances haul in casualties most afternoons, many broken limbs among both sexes, as hotel tourism for ski contests surges postwar.
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London
Strand
Red Cross
Charing Cross Station
Borden Milk Contest Seeks Letters From Housewives
A call for letters from housewives offers twenty one prizes for best essays about using Borden's St. Charles Milk. The top letter wins 25 dollars, the next twenty receive 5 dollars each. Letters must be under 350 words and include a Tall Size tin label, mailed to The Borden Co. Limited in Montreal by Easter Monday April 5.
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Borden
St. Charles
Borden Co. Limited
Montreal
Record Motor Travel From U S to Canada Reaches New High
Department of customs figures show 1925 set a new peak in motor travel from the United States to Canada with 2,429,144 autos used for touring, up from 1,889,210 in 1924. Estimating four persons per car, about 9,716,576 people visited Canada, spending roughly $188.6 million, exceeding Canadians’ population and marking a $45 million rise from the prior year.
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Department of Customs
United States
Canada
Anonymous Gift of 2500 Pounds To Restore Durham Castle
A colonial visitor to England donates 2500 pounds to fund restoration of Durham Castle as a practical gesture of gratitude to the King for his noble work in the war and peace.
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England
Durham Castle
Monster tiger kills seventeenth victim in Mysore state
An enormous man eating tiger nicknamed Old Clubfoot has killed his seventeenth person in Mysore state India. Most victims have strayed from nearby villages.
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Old Clubfoot
MySore
India
Advice for Motorists From Quebec Safety League
The Quebec Public Safety League warns motorists of three common dangers. Arthur Gaboury coordinates posters showing carbon monoxide dangers in garages with engines running. It also cautions against refueling with the engine active and smoking near the gas tank or fuel system.
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Quebec Public Safety League
Arthur Gaboury
League
Practice Doubted By Small Listener
A professor asserts all can use their left hand as deftly as the right and demands practice. He draws on the chalkboard, claiming equal ability in both hands. A small voice asks if the professor can tuck his left hand into his right hand trouser pocket.
Trade Rat Named For Returning Thievery In Kind
The wood rat or trade rat is noted for stealing yet always leaving a substitute. It deposits iron spikes nails spoons tobacco glass or other items on the victimized objects in exchange for food or edibles.
Public Office Trust Question Raised
A comment notes that public offices are trusted by the people, yet the statement implies skepticism about such trust when someone else holds the office. The remark highlights debates on integrity and accountability in government.
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Abee
Kazan James Oliver Curwood
Far North
Ableday, Page & Ca
Tuboa
M’salu
Lac Bain
Iskwao
Baree
Nelson House
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wile Issers Sn
Cuthura
Minard
Dandruff
George
Teternal Medicios
Vicka
Quebec Safety League
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