Armistice Anniversary Review Reports Global Progress and Canada Gain
Five years after Armistice, a review notes progress toward peace and reconstruction. Germany remains divided and weak, Russia stabilizing, Austria recovering, and Italy and Greece avoiding war. The League of Nations gains standing, Ireland stabilizes, and Canada sees improved trade, immigration, harvests, and political mood amid debt challenges.
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Cvermany
German Republic
Germany
Russia
Austria
League of Nations
Italy
Greece
League
Ireland
Free State
Irish Free State
British Commonwealth of Nations
British League of Nations
Imperial Conference
London
United States
France
Rand
Canada
Dominion
Fragmentary police encounter at public scene
An unclear OCR fragment shows a policeman addressing bystanders and a congressman type figure, with a bystander responding. The scene includes a terse exchange and a call to accompany the officer, but the context and participants are not clear from the text.
Ten Foot Binder Demonstrated On Sask Farm
A ten foot binder driven by a tractor shaft was demonstrated on a farm near Sutherland Sask. The machine cuts a swath ten feet wide and binds at a uniform rate. The tractor operates the binding and the outfit averages from three to five acres an hour while the knotter ties about six sheaves per minute.
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Sutherland
Sask
Canadian Bacon Wins First Prize at Dairy Show
Canadian bacon won first prize at the National Farmers Dairy Show in London England. In the colonial bacon class, where all dominions were represented, Canadian bacon led with Gunas Ltd, Teoror, receiving the top award.
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London
Eng
Dominions
Gunas Ltd
Teoror To
Canadian Government Plans Buffalo Cull At Wainwright Park
The Wainwright Buffalo Bison herd in Alberta will be culled by 2 000 head due to overpopulation and wintering limits. The Canadian government will market meat hides and heads from the killed animals, as the once vast herd has grown from 716 to about 8 500 since 1907.
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Wainwright
Alberta
Canadian National Railways
Admonton
Back Aches Tied to Blood, Not Kidneys Says Ad
An article asserts backache stems from thin or impure blood and not kidney trouble. It recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills to improve blood and nerves, notes kidney tests can rule out issues, and sells the pills by mail. Also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for outdoor work injuries and travel.
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Lyr. Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williamis
Brockville
Thomas
Giving Him First Chance
A Boston Transcript quip questions a man who stole chickens and then tried to sell them back, mocking the thief for not valuing poultry he raised and suggesting a higher self-inflicted price for his crime.
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Boston Transcript
Catarrhezone Inhalation Advertises Cold Cure
An old advertisement promotes Catarrhezone for nasal inhalation to treat catarrh and colds. It claims relief by delivering medicine through the nostrils and keeping air passages germ free. Two months’ treatment priced at $1.00, small size 50c, mailed from The Catarrhezone Co Montreal.
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Catarrhezone Co
Montreal
French Prince Faces Ejection Over Rent Debt in Paris
Prince Elie of Bourbon de Parma has to quit his Paris apartment after protracted litigation with landlady Mme Robert for non payment of rent. The court ordered an inventory of valuable furniture and art to satisfy the debt in a possible sale.
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Prince Elie of Bourbon de Parma
Paris
Mme. Robert
Avenue Bois de Boulogne
Empire Population Distribution Across British Commonwealth
The Round Table argues British population is concentrated in Great Britain with 42,767,430 people in 50,047 square miles and 1,185,000 unemployed. Dominions show underpopulation, cites Canada 8,758,183 in 3,729,665 sq mi, Australia 5,496,794 in 2,974.5 sq mi, South Africa white 1,588,920 and colored 5,617,002, New Zealand 1,208,912 in 103,568 sq mi.
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British Commonwealth
The
Round Table
Great Britain
Dominions
Canada
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Steinmetz Estate Reveals Simple Wealth and Quoted Resolve
The late Dr. Charles Steinmetz of Schenectady N Y left a modest estate valued by reports at an electric automobile from 1912 and a $1500 life policy identical to GE veteran employees. He is quoted as saying he did not wish to work for money but to earn what he needed for life, asking for a house and laboratory instead.
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Charles Steinmetz
Schenectady
N.Y
General Electric Company
Canada on Track to Prosperity After War Strain
Brantford Expositor says Canada enjoys an optimistic outlook with a record westcrop, general prosperity, and restored confidence. It notes war debt and new taxes, but emphasizes steady gains across industries and the danger of harming public confidence.
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West
Canada
Brantford Expositor
Do You Believe in Love at First Bite
Bella recalls falling for Jack Marton after spotting him in a swell limousine only to learn he had hired the car. Penna denies belief in love at first sight. The exchange hints at romantic misdirection and social intrigue.
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Bella
Dearie
Jack Marton
Minard's Liniment for Coughs W. ON. OU. 1497
An ad item promotes Minard's Liniment for cough relief with a bold claim of healing benefits. The terse notice references a patent or brand line and a product identifier 1497, typical of early 20th century newspaper marketing.
Are Important Events Pending in 1922 Montreal Gazette
The piece muses on notable annual figures and historic milestones, noting years like 1914 1905 and 1806 1815 and speculating on the standout event of 1922 Montreal Gazette. It references international payments the North Sea incident and notable deaths as context for predicting upcoming affairs.
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Russia
England
North Sea
Pitt
Fox
Ismy
Byron
Montreal
German seize nearly three tons of marks at Dutch frontier
German officials confiscated almost three tons of marks at the Dutch frontier. The currency, owned by note dealers, was exported to Holland for advertising purposes. Dutch tradesmen used the notes as wallpaper and for cigarette packs to lure buyers by claiming a one million mark note inside. Police move aimed at stopping the long standing practice.
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Holland
Joint Soreness Subdued with Rapid Swelling Reduction
A brief note claims joint soreness eased and swellings diminished quickly after rubbing the sore parts with a remedy. The description emphasizes fast relief and soothing effect.
Nerviline touted as cure for rheumatic joints
Kingston reader Amos F. Fleury claims Nerviline restored him after rheumatic swelling and crippling pain. He says McKay's Drug Store recommended it and that a 55 cent bottle provides lasting relief for rheumatic pains lumbago and sciatica.
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Amos F. Fleury
Kingston
McKay
Perfect Manhood In Australia Says Archbishop
Archbishop Duhig in Queensland public address asserts Australia is developing a physically and intellectually strong youth population. He cites country districts and describes children growing big and brainy on the land, with fresh air and pure atmosphere as the raw material for a great nation. The piece also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy to infant worms, notes church close proximity to roads on Sundays, and ends with a quip about angels and ladders.
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Duhigz
Queensland
America
Australia
Praise For Lloyd George Visits United States
President Coolidge praised Lloyd George in a dinner speech stating the visit is a piece of good fortune for both nations and for international accord. He said the meeting aids mutual understanding and hopes his message will not be in vain.
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Lloyd George
United States
Coolidge
A Severe Heart Trouble Relief Claim
Athens Ont resident A Barnes describes a four year battle with heart trouble. After doctor treatment failed, Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills provided immediate relief and the user keeps a box on hand. Pills cost 50c per box from The T Milburn Co Toronto.
The Glasses Lost at Breakfast Spark Spouse Toast
A humorous Pearson's Weekly cartoon caption shows a wife apologizing for misplacing glasses while the husband blames women for forgetfulness. The exchange plays on domestic roles at supper time with light sarcasm.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Inverted Machines Use Earth’s Currents for Power
Report notes a trend toward devices that harness natural earth currents for electrical energy, detailing experimental setups and potential challenges in achieving stable output and practical deployment.
It's Impossible for Greedy People to Be Grateful
A concise aphorism notes that greedy individuals struggle to feel gratitude. It contrasts avarice with appreciation, suggesting moral but general reflection on character traits and social behavior.
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