Various World Happenings Briefly Told
Japan prefers Pacific coast cedar for interior house construction. A 122 year old Pole claims to be sole Napoleon army survivor. Maple syrup exempt from sales tax like molasses, says customs. France to protest liquor ban on foreign vessels in US waters. All Russian trades union central committee arrested by Soviet tribunal. King and Queen visit Edinburgh unveil King Edward VII memorial at Holyrood. Buffalo grain shipment set record with 1,487,000 bushels across five ships. Ex-Premier Zaimis recovers enough to accept premiership. telegram from abroad. Ontario to aid Northern fires refugees with 150,000 feet of lumber. potential one million feet. Vancouver elevators woes lead to Calgary grain cleaning before shipping. John Henry Grady, Nova Scotia native and WWI veteran, dies in Vancouver aged 77. Kia Chow lease to China to be restored December 2 with Japanese withdrawal and flag doination.
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Balmoral
London
Edinburgh
Edward VII
Holyrood Castle
Buffalo
Reuter
Athens
Alexander Zaimis
Drury
Ontario
New Oil Extraction Plant Runs in Fort McMurray Tar Sands
A practical method for extracting oil from Fort McMurray tar sands has been implemented with a local plant. The tar bed being exploited is about 150 feet thick, with a company operating in the area managing the project.
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Fort McMurray
A PITY TO LOSE ANOTHER HAIR
An old style advertisement touts Danderine a tonic to prevent hair loss. It claims dandruff scalp cleaning tightens hair root pores and seals in oils to stop hair shedding. It emphasizes non greasy formula and urges quick purchase at drug stores.
Complaints Echo on Jobs and Farm Help Shortages
A Winnipeg Free Press note points to common woes as people struggle to find work while farmers report difficulties securing needed help. The brief highlights parallels in labor shortages affecting urban and rural sectors.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Chinese Protest Over Railway Survey Through Cemeteries
The Chinese objected to railway construction as white surveyors and road workers traversed their cemeteries, sparking tension over land and cultural sites.
Butter production in Western Provinces rises in 1921
Production data shows Canada dairy butter output for 1921 at 122 776 580 pounds valued at 15 893 082 dollars. All provinces except Prince Edward Island increased, BC up 36 percent, with Ontario Quebec Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan Nova Scotia New Brunswick among top producers. Mixed farming expands across Western Canada as a profitable agrarian activity.
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Canada
Prince Edward Island
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prairie
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted as Portable Cure-All
An advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cheap portable remedy sold in small bottles. It claims concentrated power and wide uses, labeling it the poor man's friend and essential for every dealer’s stock.
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Dr. Thomas
Parcel C.O.D. Service Introduced by Canadian Post
The Canadian Post Office Department launches a cash on delivery parcel post service. Parcels sent C.O.D. allow the postman to collect payment, remitting by money order to the sender. The system benefits rural Canadians served by rural mail delivery reaching about one million people.
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C.O.D
Canadian Post Office Department
Canada
Good-bye Asthma Remedy Claim
Sufferers of asthma can escape the tyrant with Dr. J. D. Kelloge’s Asthma Remedy. The ad panel promises immediate relief and renewed life by using the remedy at hand.
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J. D. Kelloge
American Lumbermen seek British Columbia mills relocation
Seattle dispatches report American manufacturers respond to shingles placed on the free list by planning to move mills from Washington to British Columbia. One major producer says four Washington mills will be dismantled and relocated. The move is hindered by a log duty of one dollar per thousand, while BC exports cedar logs to WA and OR mills. Holloway's Corn Remover is praised for its effectiveness.
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British Columbia
Seattle
Washington
Oregon
Knickers and Sleeve Less Coat Highlight Outfit Trends
The piece notes knickers and a sleeve less coat for sport as essential wardrobe, praising two toned sport shoes and wool hose for smartness. It suggests suitability for golf, horseback canter, and regular sport wear.
Baby's Own Tablets Promise Restful Sleep for Children
The advertisement claims healthy children sleep well while sickly kids are cross. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative that regulates bowels, sweetens the stomach, banishes constipation colic and indigestion, and aids sleep. Guaranteed free from opiates and safe for newborns. Sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Java Supplies Quinine
The cinchona forest in Java covers about 25 000 acres. The larger part of the world's supply of quinine comes from that country.
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Java
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Blood Action
Catarrh sufferers notice greater discomfort when run down, suggesting systemic influence. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a tonic acting through the blood to reduce inflammation and aid natural drainage. Circulars offered free by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Perils of the Sea Remind Man of Limited Power
The Ottawa Journal reflects on the loss of three great warships from Britain France and Japan over three weeks. The piece compares naval disaster to the Titanic and notes that despite engineering feats ships remain vulnerable to the sea. It ponders humanity’s relation to nature and suggests humbling limits.
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Britain
France
Japan
Byron
The
Ottawa Journal
Canada Faces Toll of Fire Losses Five Figures in 1910s
Canada suffered 336 fire deaths last year with about 60 percent in houses and many children under twelve. Over a decade property losses reached 250 million dollars excluding forest fires, while per capita loss far exceeded European averages, largely due to ignorance and carelessness.
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Canada
Bearings Cut Train Friction Fifty Percent In Test
Engineers announce successful roller bearings for trains in England. A twenty seven ton coach moved easily with the new bearings, while seven men were needed previously. Officials expect fuel savings around thirty percent.
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England
The Oil for the Farmer
A notice extols Dr Thomas Electric Oil for farmhouse use. It claims benefits for children with colds and croup, adults with aches, and even outlines directions for treating sick cattle. It urges keeping a bottle on hand in every home.
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Thomas
Savage behavior questioned in Birmingham News editorial
The Birmingham News frames the idea of savagery as not needing a "saw-edged collar" to define cruelty, challenging readers to rethink what constitutes savagery in society. The piece argues against narrow, visible signs of menace and urges deeper scrutiny of conduct.
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Birmingham News
For Sale Baker's Business With Large Oven
Advertisement notes sale of a baker's business with twelve years of operation and a good trade, including a large oven.
Tractors to be Used in Yukon Winter Transport
Caterpillar tractors to be tested for winter movement in the Yukon next winter. The Treadwell Company plans to use a tank truck to haul silver ore from Mayo mines if the method proves feasible. This winter’s shipments are expected to double last season’s value, with most ore already mined and bagged.
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Yukon
Treadwell Company
Mayo
Spain Bans Organ Grinders While Guitarists Get Licenses
Spain imposes licenses for street guitarists while organ grinders face strict suppression. The policy creates a clear division between permissible musical street performances and banned organ grinding.
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Spain
Superior minds heed the influence of others
A quotation on intellectual growth highlights the value of recognizing and being shaped by the strengths of peers. It frames influence as a mark of a disciplined and open mind guiding ongoing learning and progress.
Mother Graves's Worm Exterminator Maintains Reputation
For years Mother Graves's Worm Exterminator has ranked as a reliable worm preparation and it always maintains its reputation.
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Mother Graves
Woman Named Brown Provokes Curious Encounter
An amused observer recalls meeting a woman named Brown and wonders if she is a wife. The description notes she is fifty but appears forty, dresses like twenty, and talks as if ten in a Boston Transcript quote.
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Brown
Boston Transcript
Saskatchewan to take over Matador ranch for grazing
The Saskatchewan government has finalized arrangements with federal authorities to operate the Matador ranch for community pasturage. A portion of the ranch will be used for communal grazing this coming winter.
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Saskatchewan
Local spending fuels town’s community boost
In town, every dollar spent supports local businesses and services. Residents are urged to prioritize local shops, restaurants, and vendors to strengthen the economy and funding for public programs.
Cas carets promise quick relief for stomach distress
An OTC remedy touts Cas carets as the nicest physic for all ages. It claims to cure sick headaches biliousness gases indigestion sour upset stomach and related distress by morning. Priced at 10e a box and tastes like candy.
Constantinople Mail System Requires In-Person Contact
In Constantinople no mail communication is possible. messages must be delivered by a servant or by personally going to convey them.
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Constantinople
Great Diamond Mines in South Africa Reach One Billion
British diamond mines in South Africa have produced about one billion dollars worth of diamonds to date. The vast output underscores the region's prominence in the global gemstone trade and imperial control over key mining interests.
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South Africa
Pilgrims Carry Water From Sacred Well In Mecca
A report notes that many pilgrims depart Mecca with flasks filled from the sacred well. The practice underscores the ritual importance of water in the pilgrimage.
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Mecca
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MAGNE
Pure Food el Company Limited
Nipeg
Toronto
Montreal
Napoleon
Department of Customs and Excise
United States
all-Russian Trades Union
Supreme Tribunal
Vancouver
Merchants’ Exchange
Calgary
John Henry Grady
Kia Chow
China
Germany
Onsssue
Hansy
Bayer
American Lumbermen
B.C
Holloway
Canadas
Stanfield
Pat
Stanfields
Minard
Bilious
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Dominion Express
Summor Biscuit
North-West Biscuit Company
LTS
Paul St
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