Public Suffers From Coal Strike's Wide Ripple Effect
Detroit August 27 report quotes Henry Ford predicting 105,000 Ford workers nationwide could lose jobs on September 16 due to coal shortages. The piece condemns labor conflict as the cause and urges arbitration, warning of public costs, higher coal prices, and disrupted transport. It calls for settled, lawlike remedies rather than industrial war.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
United States
Ford
Ufe
Canadian
Maritime Provinces
Canada
Dominion
Must Grab Fast Yes Says timid Passenger to Pilot
A humorous exchange answers a passenger asking how to act if a plane falls. The pilot says to grab anything passed and hang on. The text notes postwar road repair progress in France with miles improved and fully repaired, and mentions Ceylon elephants praised for strength and docility.
British capital eyeing Canadian branch plants says Field
F W Field British Trade Commissioner reports optimism after a two month study in England. He notes brighter prospects than a year ago and says British business leaders are seeking markets worldwide. Visitors may invest in Canada or arrange joint ventures with Canadian manufacturers, often using existing Canadian plants for production.
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F. W. Field
Toronto
England
Britain
Mr. Field
Canada
When Women Suffer and Need Help with Pills
A historical ad urges women to seek Dr. Hamilton's Pills for ailments such as side aches headaches and blues. It claims the pills relieve constipation clear sick headaches detoxify the system and regulate the body with many dealers listed in Montreal.
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Beecham
Beecham’s
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Toe Joint Variations Hint at Ancient to Modern Differences
A scientist notes ancient Greece women reportedly had three joints in the little toe while Egyptian women had four. Today women typically have two joints, with some cases showing only one joint.
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Greece
Summer Complaints Kill Little Ones
A vintage warning advises quick action at first sign of illness in hot weather using Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario. It claims these tablets prevent summer complaints when given to well children and relieve issues when they arise, promoting guaranteed safety and availability by mail.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
How They Do It In Europe Barter Loans Across Nations
Geneva observer reports that Europe uses barter to settle loans. Romania sought 45 million gold francs from Switzerland but paid with railroad engines in cereals and petroleum. Czechslovakia also borrows Swiss goods paid for in sugar, avoiding direct exchange rates.
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Geneva
London Observer
Rumania
Switzerland
Czecho-Slovakia
Czecho- Slovakia
Healthiest Year Figures Highlight 1921 for Canada
Health statistics compiled by thirty seven life insurers declare 1921 the healthiest year on record for Canada. The note urges asking for Minard's and avoiding other sources. It mentions Alderney as an island with no taxes.
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Canada
Relief Is Found Trouble Relief Is Found Trouble Hope
Lawrence Grant of Winnipeg reports a two year battle with stubborn stomach trouble ended after taking Tanlac. He gained eight pounds and recovered health, saying the tonic rebuilt digestion and the whole body. Sold at all good druggists.
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Lawrence Grant
Bannatyne Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Gusher Hype Strains Radio Boom Warns Investors
A Toronto Telegram cautions that over 1,250 new radio firms have formed in three months, with many doomed to fail. Promoters boast big returns while investors risk hard earned money as patent disputes rise and numerous manufacturers infringe on others’ rights.
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The
Toronto Telegram
No Rest From Business On The Sea
A historical note contrasts the old idea of tranquil sea voyages with modern liners now crowded by wireless telegraphy radio communication and the daily Neptune News aboard ships. It laments the loss of sequestered quiet as technology intrudes on leisure voyages.
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Neptune News
United States
Christian Science News
Quebec Plans Radium Institute Opening in Montreal
Premier Taschereau announces Quebec set to open the Radium Institute in Montreal. Cabinet approves purchase of one milligram of radium from the United States Radium Company of New York at seventy seven dollars per milligram.
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Quebec
Radium Institute
Montreal
Taschereau
United States Radium Company of
New York
Muscular Rheumatism Soothed by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Advert says muscular rheumatism sufferers gain relief by brisk rubbing with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil until comfort returns claiming more virtue in each bottle than can be estimated.
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Thomas
Madagascar Spider Silk Substitute Promises Superior Quality
A silk substitute crafted from spider web native to Madagascar is claimed to excel traditional silk in many aspects. The manufacturer asserts its product surpasses any real silk ever created.
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Madagascar
Britain to pay its debts as Allied obligations rise
Premier Lloyd George declares Britain will settle its debt to the United States and expects Allies to pay her in turn, ending any hope that nations would forgive debts or share sentiment over financial concerns. The Kansas City Star notes this marks a hard economic shift amid wartime cooperation.
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Britain
United States
Lloyd George
Kansas City Star
Vancouver syndicate plans feeding program for weed seed control
A Vancouver group plans to finish sheep and hogs on cleanings from western elevators which contain many noxious weed seeds. The scheme would centralize flocks in seed centres to prevent seed spread, and it is being seriously considered by elevator and packing plant executives.
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Vancouver
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Ceers Hi
Ceylon
Eisee
British Capital
Europe
Minard
Island of
Alderney
M GU
Castoria
NWT
Wrought Iron Range Co of Canada, Limited
King St. W
Boas
Cook Medicine CO
Toroats
Pormerty Wodser
Stanfields Underwear
Stanfield
Limited
Truro
N.S
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