To Serve: duty of public service urged by Prince motif
The article extols the Prince of Wales for wartime service and empire duties while urging every citizen to devote themselves to public service. It cites Alberta Saskatchewan notes from a provincial convention where Hon. A. Dunning urges officials to persevere in serving despite difficult conditions, warning that public praise is fleeting and continued service saves society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Edward, Prince of Wales
France
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
India
Saskatchewan
A. Dunning
Western Canada
Daily Press
Australian Premier Warns Against Separation From Britain
South Australia’s visiting delegation in London was hosted at a Royal Colonial Institute luncheon. Premier Barwell warned that cutting the painter would doom Australia’s federation, stressing unity with Britain and the need for millions of immigrants to grow the population. Premier Parnell cited three thousand letters from youths willing to work on Australian farms under a new emigration scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
London
Royal Colonial Institute
Premiier Barwell
Australia
British Empire
Great Britain
Barwell
Parnell
Connecon
Sores Vanish With Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Many afflicted have driven away sores using Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil and urge others to apply this remedy without delay. It is inexpensive yet powerful, with the price not reflecting its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Buddhist Temples Number in Hawaii Surpasses Churches
Report notes Hawaii hosts 235,000 pagans alongside 20,000 Christians with Buddhist temples outnumbering Christian churches in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Senators Pardee and Boyer Named to Senate Filling Vacancies
F. F. Pardee former Liberal MP for West Lambton and Gustav Boyer reelected for Vandreuil Soulanges were summoned to the Senate. Pardee fills Milne’s vacancy, Boyer fills Arthur Boyer’s, bringing Senate representation to full strength and cutting Conservative majority by two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. FP. Pardee
West Lambton
Gustav Boyer
Vandreuillt Soulanges
Quebec
Senate
Pardee
Milne
Boyer
Arthur Boyer
Borden
Dramatic cure claim for rheumatism with Pink Pills
The ad argues rheumatism cannot be rubbed out and blames blood quality. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the cure, citing Port Hood Nova Scotia resident John A O Neill who reports relief after three boxes and remaining improvements. Pills sold by dealers or mailed from Brockville Ontario at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
John A. O'Neill
Port Hood
N.S
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Worm remedy advertised for children’s intestinal parasites
A newspaper blurb promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a reliable cure for worms in children, claiming parasites sap vitality and threaten life if untreated. It urges mothers to use the remedy to spare suffering and anxiety.
Shingle Mills Cut Vast BC Output in 1921
The Shingle Association of British Columbia reports that over 2.06 billion shingles were produced in 1921, with 95 percent entering the United States market. The figures cover all grades of shingles from mills in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
British Columbia
Shingle Association of
Not Quite Sure Polite Peddler Exchange
A polite peddler asks a young boy about his mother’s engagement and marriage status while on a gate, the boy inviting the visitor to come in as he answers. The fragment shows social etiquette and curiosity in a domestic scene.
Luck in Thirteens Dame Fortune Smiles on Strasbourg Policeman
A Strasbourg police officer wins the lotteries fund number 1313 entitling him to one million francs about $250 600 at current exchange. The surprise prize follows a lucky thirteen drawn in the French lottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Fortune
Strasbourg
Dr Hamiltons Pills Offered As Gentle Remedy
Calomel and blue pills fall from favor as harsh, unpleasant medicines. When illness strikes the head stomach or liver a mild plant based remedy like Dr Hamiltons Pills is advised for general family use. They are said to flush impurities and assist bowel trouble, suited for young old sick or well people with 25 cent dealers of The Catarrhozone Co Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Fountain Pens Show Evolution of Ink Nibs at London Display
The article notes a 200 year old fountain pen offered in London for 200 dollars. James P. Maginnis, a pen collector for 45 years, displays what is described as the finest fountain pen collection at the South Kensington Museum. Early eighteenth century pens are metal heavy and use quill nibs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James P. Maginnis
South Kensington Museum
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Constitutional Healing
Catarrhal conditions require constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to act on mucous surfaces and improve general health. Hale’s Catarrh Medicine strengthens the patient and aids nature. Circulars available from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halel
Nature
de J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Grogan Rejects High Price For Meat
Boseton Transcript notes Grogan objects to high meat prices saying a pint of nourishment equals two pounds of steak. The butcher counters with lack of gravy and no hash for the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grogan
Boseton Transcript
Asthma Remedy Promises Safe Relief From Attacks
The ad claims Dr. J. D. Kelogg's Asthma Remedy ends renewed asthma attacks and offers complete reliance on a true specific. It urges readers to obtain the preparation today to know their safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelogg
Why He Asked Ma Do We Keep a Hen Anywhere
A fragment from the Boston Transcript quotes a boy asking about keeping a hen for the summer. The reply explains there is no need, and references a father planning to take the new maid out riding after the old hen is sent away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Distress in the Throat Prompts Catarrhozone Endorsement
Mrs. H. S. Wilmot of Shulee N S relates how persistent bronchial catarrh eased after using Catarrhozone. She says damp days caused throat distress and coughing, finally relieved by the inhaled remedy. a $1 outfit with inhaler is offered by The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Wilmot
Shulee N.S
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Saskatchewan adds 14 villages in 12 months to total 348
Saskatchewan officials report 14 hamlets promoted to village status and one village elevated to town during the year ending December 1921. New villages listed with incorporation dates include Rathilda Birsay Bateman Beatty Domremy Insinger Burstall Hodgeville Kelvington Lindaw Ridgedale and Plunkett amid Star City joining as a town in November 1942.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Department of Municipal Affairs
Star City
Rathilda
Birsay
Bateman
Beatty and Domreny
Insinger
Burstall
Hodgeville
Kelvington
Lindaw
Ridgedale
Plunkett
Woman Aviator Ruth Law Gives Up Flying For Good
Ruth Law, famed woman aviator, quits aviation after a decade of air circus feats across the United States and abroad. She marries Charles Oliver and ends a career that included the Chicago to New York cross country record, Tokyo loops, Philippine air mail service, and stunts with Gaston Chevrolet, noting she never had an accident.
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Ruth Law
United States
Charles Oliver
Rodman Law
Ame
Chicago
New York
Binghampton
N.Y
Army Air Service
France
Miss Law
Japan
The
Aero Club of Japan
Tokio
Philippine Air Mail Service
Manila
Mies Law
Gaston Chevrolet
Toronto
Putnam's Corn Extractor Ad Declares Pain Free Relief
An old advertisement proclaims Putnam's Corn Extractor as the only painless sure relief for corns. The copy markets the product as effective against troublesome corns with a 25 cent price and wide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's Corn
Warmer Earth Could Turn U S Into Desert Says Professor
Prof J W Russell of Western University argues climate change will end ice ages and make the United States a vast desert with only border settlements. Canada becomes a tropical land with Hudson Bay a busy sea and Ontario a corridor akin to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Ontario
Italy
Canada
London
Cairo
North America
American
Sahara
United States
J. W. Russell
Department of Geology
Western University
Siberia
Labrador
Africa
Buffalo
St. Louis
Memphis
Denver
Kansas City
Hudson Bay
Niagara
Hamilton
Windsor
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Safe Cure
A product claim states the worm exterminator will expel intestinal worms from the child without harm. It emphasizes the treatment is fully effective yet mild and safe for young patients.
Ancient water source feeds Tunis and Carthage lifelines
The city of Tunis draws its water from the same source as Carthage with historic cisterns reportedly still in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Carthage
Tanlac Restores Milwaukee Man After Two-Year Sickness
Herman Kurtzitsch of Milwaukee describes severe stomach trouble and exhaustion, saying Tanlac revived his health and allowed him to work again. He credits Tanlac with relief from heartburn and nervousness, calling it worth many times its cost. Tanlac is sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Sloan's
Sloan’s
Canada
Herman Kurtzitsch
Norris Place
Milwaukee
Northwestern Life Insurance Co
Tanlac
Taniac
Japan Drives Cedar Log Exports From British Columbia
Cedar log shipments to the Orient surge with over 30 million feet booked on steamers bound for Japan in recent weeks. The rising demand in Japan strains British Columbia supply as markets seek to meet the increased requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Japan
British Columbia
Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Revival
An advertisement touts Danderine at five cents a bottle available at drug stores. It claims one application eliminates dandruff and hair shedding and that hair regains life brightness color and fullness.
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Britain
Empire
H. W. Barwell
Harold C. Shipman & CO
Gtrawat Cinapa
Moe
Pamphict
Mapecina Co
Vorosta
Perauty Wieder
Ww. NN. U. 4
Minard
F. Pardee and
Gustav Boyer Will
Tower of
Pisa
Bill
U.S
Dominion
Lamnitad
Peat St. W
Philippines
Leomar
Marine Co
Herman Kurtztisch
B. C
Danderine
Dominion Express
Toronto Supply Co
Comstock Bldg
Eit
Utter Laboratory
Thas
Berkeley
California
N.B
America
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West Fourth Street
Bla
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