World Happenings Briefly Told
A volcanos crater on Halemardmau in Hawaii caused injuries to Focks weighing about fifty pounds. The British special service squadron arrived in Auckland on May 10 and received a tremendous reception. Mrs Malcolm MacLean died on May 13 at age 103 in French Vale near North Sydney after outliving her husband by one day. Father Thomas a blind Trappist monk in Oka was awarded the Legion of Honor for wartime services. Tirana reports a military dictatorship in Albania likely after the murder of two US citizens by bandits. District Attorney Jacob H. Banton warned that over three billion dollars has been stolen from Americans since the war via fake securities. Waterloo Bridge center piers are being rebuilt and traffic is closed for the first time since the 1817 bridge opened.
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Malcolm MacLean
French Vale
North Sydney
Father Thomas
Oka
Waterloo Bridge
Living Costs Slightly Lower Forecast by Babson
Statistical expert Roger Babson predicts no drop in 1924 building costs while overall living expenses ease. He notes food clothing and furniture spendings are lower than three years ago though housing and fuel remain high, and that the public can buy items costing $1000 in 1920 for about $800 now. The coming year may see the largest reductions, with other costs steady or lightly declining.
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Roger Babson
Mr. Babson
Catarrhozone Promises Winter Relief Inhaled Remedy
An advertisement for Catarrhozone from The Catarrhozone Co. of Montreal promotes nasal delivery to treat colds and catarrh. It claims ozone inhalation clears passages, prevents germs, and offers two months of treatment for $1.00 or 50 cents for a small size.
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Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Sunday school lesson on Jeremiah and devotion
The golden text urges amendment of ways and obedience to Jehovah God. The lesson covers Jeremiah chapters 7 1 26 9 1 9 15 1 10 18 1 12 25 1 14 26 1 24 36 1 32 38 1 23 with devotion tied to Psalm 86 1 8.
Canada Forest Production Totals Report 1922 Estimates
Dominion Bureau of Statistics releases 1922 forest production estimates for Canada. Saw logs lead in value at over 55 million dollars. pulpwood domestic use exceeds 40 million. firewood about 38 million. Quebec dominates both output and value in firewood pulpwood fencing and other products.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Jeremiah Warns Reform or Ruin in Early Jehoiakim Era
The prophet Jeremiah challenges the people to repent or face dire calamity, including the temple’s destruction and the city’s desolation, as priests and false prophets oppose him. He faces threats of death from the countercultural officials and crowds who accuse him of blasphemy.
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Jeremiah
God
Jehoiakim
Shiloh
Jerusalem
Westminster
Lfe
Temple
D. W. Amram
Whittier
Radio and Good English in Public Speech
The Winnipeg Tribune notes that while stage English remains refined, radio reaches vast audiences. It argues that clear, proper diction is essential for public speakers and announcers whose words may be heard across nations.
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Winnipeg Tribune
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn treatment. A tiny bottle sold by druggists claims to stop pain instantly and remove hard or soft corns and toe calluses without soreness or irritation.
World Faces Tremendous Problem Across Pacific
The London Times editorial warns anti Japanese immigration laws strain Anglo American ties and question Pacific peace. It notes seeds of conflict lie on both sides and Britain bears responsibility to watch the evolving clash as U S policy marks a pivotal stage in world affairs.
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London Times
Washington
Japan
United States
Pacific Ocean
Minards Liniment Ad Promotes Hair Loss Cure
An old advertisement features a humorous dialogue claim I am not such a big fool as I used to be and I thought you looked thinner, followed by a promotion for Minard's Liniment for falling out of hair. The tone imitates a period newspaper filler.
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Minard
Income Tax Figures Show Decline in Farmers and Profits
A House of Commons return details income tax trends since 1917 including national totals and regional farmer contributions. It shows overall tax revenue peaks around 1921 22 for general income tax and 1920 for business profits tax, with declines in 1922 23 and very small Yukon farmer figures.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon
Canada
House of Commons
Green ants enslave spiders for nest building in Australia
Entomologists report green ants capture and enslave spiders in tropical Australia. Spiders are coerced to spin webs which ants cover with leaves to form nests. An expedition collected specimens for further study of these behaviors.
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Australia
Large influx of settlers boosts western Canada in April
About 7,000 new settlers arrived in April from overseas, figures issued in Winnipeg by the Canadian National Railways show. The surge is the heaviest since pre war days and seen as the advance guard of thousands more destined for the west in coming months.
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Western
Canada
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Dominion
When Baby Is Ill and Cries Hysterically
When a baby is ill and inconsolable, Baby's Own Tablets are recommended as a mild laxative to regulate bowels and soothe digestion. The ad claims they ease teething, colds, and fevers, guarantee no opiates, and sell for 25 cents per box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Manitoba Fisheries Produce Value in 1923 Report
A House of Commons report from Ottawa states Manitoba fisheries produced goods worth 1 020 595 dollars in 1923. Administration cost of the public service branch was 33 093.21 dollars with total revenue of 15 345.88 dollars.
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House of Commons
Ottawa
Manitoba
Holloway Corn Remover Safe Use Claim
An advertisement declares Holloway's Corn Remover contains no poisonous ingredient and can be used without danger or injury, asserting safety for consumers.
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Holloway
Explosives Sales Rise in Canada Amid Mining Boom
Sales of commercial explosives in Canada for the past year reached records, aided by mining development. Excluding war years, all previous highs were surpassed, with indications that continued development may sustain the positive trend for the explosive business.
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Canada
Dominion
Italy Plans to Ship 300000 People Abroad This Year
Italy faces a reported surplus of 300000 people ready for emigration this year, with government and industry groups assessing destinations and visa pathways for the outflow.
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Italy
This Article Will Interest Every Mother
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription praised by Mrs Henry McDonald of Toronto as easing childbirth recovery and daily strength. The ad urges mothers to obtain the medicine from local druggists or send 10 cents for a trial package to Dr Pierce's in Bridgeburg Ontario.
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Toronto
Henry McDonald
Wilmot Avenue
Dr. Pierce
Bridgeburg
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief Warns of Delays
A medical notice urges early use of Dr J Dettlogg s Asthma Remedy to stop asthma from becoming chronic and to prevent worsening attacks. The ad warns against waiting for symptoms to pass on their own, claiming the condition strengthens with delay and causes hours of suffering.
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J. de
True Enough Feg What do you think of Czecho Slovakia
Peg explains the topic is hard to decide as the discussion touches on Czechoslovakia and related views without a clear conclusion.
Rizal Day Noted as Philippines’ Last Holiday
The passage notes Rizal Day observed on December 20 as the final public holiday of the year in the Philippines. It mentions the nation’s celebration and reference to the holiday schedule.
Backyard Imagery Inspires Landscape Craft
A short observation notes how ordinary backyards spark landscape painting ideas. The piece highlights everyday scenes, foliage, and light that guide artists in capturing suburban nature.
Quichuas Seek Cocoa Leaf Chewing Amid Food Shortages
Bolivian Quichuas endure days without meals, chewing cocoa leaves as a traditional practice that yields cocaine and helps stave hunger in hardship conditions.
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Bolivia
Dahila Yields Beautiful Carmine Dye Extract
A vivid carmine dye is derived from the dahila, noted as a striking pigment source. The extract highlights the flower’s rich color potential and possible historic or artistic uses.
Livestock Exports and Meat Products by March Totals
March cattle exports to the United States reached 7 596 head with Great Britain at 1 388 head. Beef and bacon totals are given in pounds, alongside pork and mutton figures, comparing to March 1923. Worms feed on children's vitality. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator offered as a remedy.
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United States
Great Britain
Britain lagging in speed aircraft says capt Sayres
Captain W H Sayres told the Institute of Aeronautical Engineers in London that France has five models exceeding 160 miles an hour and the United States four while Great Britain has none. He noted Holland has one.
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Britain
France
United States
Holland
Great Britain
Istitute of Aeronautical Engineers
London
W. H. Sayres
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Halemardmau Volcano
Hawaii
Auckland
N.Z
Giornale D'Italia
Tirana
Albania
Jacob H. Banton
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Cuticura
Catherine I. Carter
Aberdeen Hospital
New Glasgow
Nova Scotia
St Paul
W. Moentres
Production of Canada Forests
U.S
Rade
Cleopatra
the Palmolive Company OF Canada, Limited
Manitoba Fisheries
Mrs
Moe
Mall
Dominion Express
Chem St Price
Ergland
Dre LeClerched Co
Haverstock Rd
N.W
Leiden
Torowte
Br. Pall Sreear
Montregal
Tae
Ieee
ST. Charles
Crean
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