World Happenings Briefly Told
The Red Cross to close its main Europe activities by month end after eight years and $400 million spent. A Galway creamery in Tipperary burned, taken over by workers who raised a red flag. Swedish scientist Fiona Malmgren heads to Seattle for the Amundsen North Polar expedition. Poland and Germany sign an Upper Silesia treaty in presence of the League Council. The Grandview Bank branch in Napier Street is robbed of 1000 to 1500 dollars by three masked men fleeing by car. Glasgow reports at least 100000 pound profit on wartime stock sales. Prairie fisheries value 1921 totals 1713827 dollars, down 18 percent from 1920. Latvian aviators regularly air-deliver bread to four German steamers icebound in the Gulf of Riga.
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Fiona Malmgren
Seattle
Wash
Reuter
Christiania
Norway
Poland
Germany
Council of the League of Nations
Grandview
Royal Bank
Napier Street
Commercial Drive
Crop Report Shows Surge in Prairie Acreage This Season
The first season crop report of the Canadian Pacific Railway notes total seeding acreage in the three prairie provinces at 16,468,548, up from 12,785,750 in 1921, a near 29 percent rise. Manitoba up 14 percent in summerfallow and ploughing, Saskatchewan up 12 percent in new breaking and 93 percent in summerfallow, Alberta up 644 percent in new breaking and 24 percent in summerfallow. Dr Thomas' Electric Oil is touted as a widely used remedy for sore throat and inflammation, with rub-on and internal use noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Far North Winter Brings Good Fur Catches for Trappers
Mail from the far north reports a prosperous past winter for Indians and Eskimo trappers with strong fur catches. Rounding prosperity in the far north land is the keynote of all advices received.
Worm Exterminator Promoted in Tit Bits Stinging Note
The piece advertises Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator amid quirky chatter in Tit-Bits. It also notes Worms threaten children's vitality, while discussing the fruit evolution from pear to orange through 1,200 years of cultivation.
Minard's Liniment Use Mentioned by Physicians
A maritime dialogue notes a physician using Minard's Liniment. An old lady asks the captain how far and in what direction land lies, receiving a response that land is about four miles ahead and straight down.
Business Leaders Seek Real Employment Trends
A sales manager uses a field report from a dealer on local employment to counter market pessimism. The result is a sale guided by concrete labor data. Wilfred Sellers in Forbes Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Sellers
Forbes Magazine
Rheumatic Relief Warns of Quick Blood Thinning Cure
A testimonial from Mrs. George Stanley of Sparta Ontario claims Dr. Williams' Pink Pills restore energy and health by rebuilding blood and flushing rheumatic poisons. She notes improvement after about a dozen boxes and urges others to begin at first sign of malaise. pills sold by mail for 2.50 per six boxes from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
George Stanley
Sparta
Ont
Dr. Williams
Rules for Feeding Dairy Cattle Production
The Dominion Animal Husbandman outlines three feeding rules in Farm circular No. 68. Never overfeed. Feed to each animal’s individual needs. Feed regularly in timing and feed type. Sudden feed changes may reduce gains and cause ailments like diarrhea bloat and milk fever with remedies in the circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Animal Husbandman
Experimental Farm
We may make the best of one another
Dean Stanley's quote on choosing kindness and forgiveness contrasts with dwelling on faults. A brief reflective note follows about human nature and moral example. It mentions love, forgiveness, and the idea of walking in others' shoes as a guide to better behavior.
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Dean Stanley
Fur farming: best stock, feeding and sanitation
W G Church inspector advises fur farmers to start early in spring, maintain scrupulous sanitation, spray houses with creolin, wash and boil feeding dishes, protect stored food from flies, and feed fresh milk in cooler evening hours to avoid souring, noting captive wild stock face fewer diseases with proper care.
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W. G. Church
Largest Coin Known A Swedish copper plate coin in Sweden
Farren Zerbe, a renowned coin expert, possesses a 10 inch square stamped copper plate valued at 4 Daler and dating from 1730. Weighing 614 pounds, it is likely the world’s largest metal coin and part of a 30,000 piece collection covering ancient to modern exchange media with total face value in the millions. The item sits among varied specimens with no current market value assigned. The writing includes a child’s quip about a muff and a cat in dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farren Zerbe
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promised Health Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims Dr Hamilton's Pills cleanse the system regulate bowels purify blood and restore strength for women in poor health. It promotes regular use and lists 25 cents at dealers of The Catarrozone Co Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
Rhone Declared World’s Fastest River
The River Rhone in France is described as the most rapid river, with currents said to reach up to forty miles per hour across various sections, indicating extreme flow speed for its size.
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Rhone
France
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claims
An old promotional notice for Hall's Catarrh Medicine asserts the product treats catarrh and deafness by acting through the blood to mucous surfaces. It states internal use and urges druggists to stock, with F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio offering circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Minard's Liniment Endorsed at Yarmouth Camp Event
At the Yarmouth Y M C A Boys Camp held at Tusket Falls in August sunburn relief and quick aid for colic and toothache were noted as benefits of Minard's Liniment with Alfred Stokes cited.
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Yarmouth Y.M.C
Tusket Fails
Minard
Meat Dishes Rare in Greece
In Greece many families avoid meat year round, consuming it only on New Year’s Day and at Easter, highlighting widespread meat abstention.
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Greece
Dodd's Kidney Pills Credited by Saskatchewan Resident
Marietown special report features John Hamill praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for his wife who suffered years of illness despite doctors. He says she found relief and no longer needs a doctor, noting constipation also improved with Diamond Dinner Pills.
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Dodd
Marietown
Sask
John Hamill
Hamill
Timber Wealth in North a Survey of Sub Arctic Forests
The article notes rich timber in northern Canada beyond the Arctic Circle with spruce tamarac jackpine poplar larch birch and willow. In Mackenzie district white and black spruce reach eighty to one hundred feet and logs are plentiful. A 1921 report records two hundred logs cut below Fort Smith in a square mile, averaging forty feet and ten to eighteen inches dia.
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Canada
Canadian Forestry Magazine
Arctic Circle
Mackenzie District
Fort Smith
Slave River
Cyclone Moves at 585 Yards Per Second
A cyclone progresses at a speed of 585 yards every second, indicating a rapid and powerful weather event with potential for extensive area impact. The statement presents a precise velocity measure suitable for technical reporting.
Bird Lifts Half Its Weight Generally
The article states a bird can typically lift about one half more than its own weight and notes Holloway's Corn Remover contains no poisonous ingredient and can be used safely without danger or injury.
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Holloway
Wyoming settlers head to Peace River country
A vanguard of twenty five Wyoming families has arrived as more settlers move into the Peace River region. Francis James, a well known Wyoming rancher, says large tracts will be taken up for ranching this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Peace River Country
Francis James
A Tribute to Lloyd George at Genoa Conference
The Detroit Free Press commends Lloyd George for his Genoa Conference work. It views his efforts as part of a carefully conceived plan to reconstruct Europe and notes his standing will rise regardless of the outcome.
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Genoa
Andre Tardieu
Europe
Lloyd George
Detroit Free Press
Telescope Nears Completion in Vancouver Project
After a year of labor T. S. H. Sherman is completing a ten ton telescope for C. H. Fryre of Seattle. The ten foot diameter glass is expected to reveal about four hundred million stars.
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Tenton
T. S. H. Sherman
Vancouver
C. H. Fryre
Seattle
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United States
Red Cross
Galteemore
Tipperary
Cleeves Bros
Corporation of Glasgow
Yukon Territory
Gulf of Riga
Riga
Thomas
Hobson
Dobson
Everage
Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Windsor
Ontario
The
Quito
Equador
Equator
N. U
Alfred Stokes
Marine Co. Chicage
USA
Bayer
Mandy
Rapiin
Bayer Company
U.S
Peace River
Liniment
Dr.Chase
Dominion Express
Clial
Cutter
Berkeley
California
Cook
America
H. Cla Y Jae
Western St
New York
U.S.A
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