Canadian Archer Farley Wins Big in England
Major Farley of Belleville Ontario defeats top archers in London England and Scotland to take gold. He dominates at Bath winning the West of England championship and a mayoral prize. He triumphs at Oxford in the Grand National, earning a large challenge trophy and a gold medal. Further wins abroad are noted.
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Canada
United States
Major Farley
Belleville
Ont
England
Scotland
London
Bath
Farley
Oxford
A Love Epic of the Far North Adaptation
Adaptation of James Oliver Curwood's tale follows Baree the wolf dog in a tale of love danger and destiny amid the Canadian north. The story centers on the Indian princess and the dog Baree dealing with loyalty risk and budding friendships as Beaver Town residents observe his adventures.
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Abee, Son
Kazan James Oliver Curwood
Far North
Baree
Lider
Camel
Herot
Buas
Nate
Nervous Relief Report From Ontario Letter
A letter from Chatham Ontario describes severe nerves during pregnancy and childbirth. The writer notes improvement after four bottles of a remedy and asks other women to write for testimonies.
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Ontario
Jaad Eee
Ogee Ous
Lintss Ganson
Foreythe
Chatham
The Man Devil Holds Power At Lac Bain Post
Bush McTaggart, long time Lac Bain factor, wields brutal control over the post and its surrounding trap lines. He exploits Indians with half price fur purchases, keeps Nepeese under his influence, and schemes to keep Pierrot from challenging his rule as Gregson investigates his practices.
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McTaggart Napao Wetikoo
Gregson
Lac Rain
McTaggart
Nepeese
Pierrot
Baree
Beaver Pond
Bush McTaggart
Post Lac Bain
Lac Bain
Winnipeg
God's Lake
Hitle Ln
Lae Bain
Marie
Fierrot
le Bete
Crose
McIageart
Napao Wetkoo
Carter's Liver Pills Prove Helpful In Digestive Woes
A Jersey City man Frank J. Trumbull reports in a letter that Carter's Little Liver Pills cured his sour stomach and appetite issues after reading a similar testimonial. He urges others to use the pills, sold by drug stores, and promises to promote them going forward. The narrative shifts to fictional parts about McTaggart, Pierrot, and Napao Wetkoo, with no clear link to the pill story.
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Carter
Frank J. Trumbull
Jersey City
Siam King Bans Intermarriage With Europeans
Bangkok dispatch reports King of Siam warns subjects against marrying Europeans in a letter to Siamese students in England. He cites numerous cases of white wives and claims no mixed marriages end happily. He urges preservation of national race and mutual respect between Siamese and English.
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Siam
Bangkok
England
No Better Medicine for Little Ones
Mothers across the country praise Baby's Own Tablets as safe and effective for infants and children. A Toronto-area mother of ten testifies she has used them for 20 years and recommends all mothers keep a box. The Dr Williams Medicine Co offers 25 cent boxes and a free booklet on baby care.
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Charles Hutt
Tancook Island
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Vancouver Builders Push August Totals Past Half Million
Vancouver August construction activity neared 500 000 dollars, more than twice 1924's figure. The bulk came from small-project work like homes garages repairs and alterations. Local builders see steady momentum amid modestoutsized growth.
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Vancouver
Minard's Liniment Ad Warns of Worms Dangers
An old advertisement features Harry and Dorothy debating faces while warning that untreated worms in children can cause convulsions or death. Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is promoted as preventive protection for children against these afflictions.
Potato Oil Promises Lubricant for Delicate Instruments
In Australia, oil extracted from spoiled potatoes using a simple process is claimed to lubricate delicate mechanisms and scientific instruments. The oil reportedly has a low freezing point suitable for engines and instruments of aeroplanes. Minard's Liniment for Sprains and Bruises.
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Australia
Bees Invade Old Bethel Church As Congregation Recounts Incidents
Bees occupied the space of Old Bethel Church near Excelsior Springs Missouri driving out the congregation. Four boys helped pry away weather-boarding and planks to reveal large honey-filled cavities between walls. About five hundred pounds of honey were removed and shared between the boys and the church. Word circulated that the bees must be paid.
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Old Bethel Church
Excelsior Springs
The Sphinx Woman Speaks Across 3000 Years
A boy’s essay imagines the Sphinx as a mute woman with a colossal head. She has not spoken for three millennia, linking mythic mystery to a timeless silence.
First Swiss Navy Steamer Built by American Edward Church
The first steamer of the Swiss navy was built 97 years ago by an American, Edward Church, who was serving as the United States consul in France at the time.
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Edward Church
United States
France
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Doubleday, Page & Co
Kazan
Vitagraph
Wolf
Hapter X
Hhe Dam
Amisk
Beaver Town
Umisk
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dodds
Pr. Thomas
Minard
Harry
Dorothy
Shai Oe
RES Bell Telephone
Canadian Car Foundry
Steel of Canada
Et al
Burnett Sainte Claire & Co
Canada Cement Building
Montreal
Quebec
Baey Books
Irin
Bayer
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