Canada eyed as major mineral producer by British investor
The ninth Duke of Manchester, William Angus Drogo Montane, predicts Canada will become a leading mineral country with English investors ready to aid. He cites a tract near Amos in Northern Ontario in the gold region and plans to remain in Canada through the summer.
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Canada
England
Dominion
William Angus Drogo Montane
Duke of Manchester
Montreat
Amos
Ontario
A Mother's Health Needs Great Care
A serviced note extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for mothers health care. Mrs W T Riley of Apple Hill Ontario cites recovery from postnatal weakness after six boxes, claiming renewed energy and ability to work. Includes purchase details and a blurb from the San Francisco Chronicle praising the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
W. ‘T. Riley
RJ No. 1
Apple Hill
Ont
Willian
Twin Evils Disease Poverty Relation in Newspapers
A fragmented report discusses disease and poverty as twin evils and mentions the New York Association for Type education and family disease links. It notes health problems in numerous families including tuberculosis, cardiac issues, and mental illness, highlighting the need for intelligent policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haffey
Crete
New York
Siro
Headaches Disappear Stomach Gains Strength
A historical health note describes headaches ending as the body regains vigor and appetite increases. the overall system strengthens and wellbeing improves as conditions normalize.
Dr Hamiltons Pills Offer Quick Health Boost
Dr Hamilton announces a patent remedy claiming quick relief for sick men and women. Promises include improved spirits, headache relief, increased appetite, purified blood, reduced back pain, toned nerves, and renewed vigor. Available for 25 cents at dealers.
Raisin Pie and Meringue From Household Hints
A vintage household hints item provides a raisin pie recipe with apricot juice, lemon, and a meringue topping, plus a gelatin custard and raisin cream mold for both house and stable care. It concludes with a断note praising Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for ailments in humans and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Notice of a Runaway Slave Woman in Montreal Ad
An 18th 19th century Montreal paper lists a runaway slave from widow Duffy Dessumiers aged about 35 years wearing striped calico. A reward of $6 plus cost repayment is offered. The text also notes abolition milestones in Canada and Britain, including 1793 import ban and 1833 abolition with compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Duffy Dessumiers
Canada
Afontreal
Homesteads Filed in Northern Alberta Office During May
The Edmonton Pennington Land Office reports increased activity with 3 homesteads filed in May and 23 patentees grants issued. Patent applications numbered fifty one were also recorded, reflecting rising settlement and land transactions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Edmonton Penninton Land Offce
Mothers Praise Mother Graves Warm Exterminator
Mothers praise Mother Graves Warm Exterminator for easing children’s suffering and restoring health, claiming it helps many families feel relief from illnesses.
Farmer Rejects Watered Stocks After Clever Pitch
An Ontario farmer rebuffs a stock salesman who touts a waterlogged stock. The salesman arts a vivid sales pitch, but the farmer remains firm, predicting the next stock buy will fail and he will water it himself. The piece echoes a cautionary tone about dubious investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Cholera Infantum a Fatal Disease of Children
An old warning on cholera infantum detailing its dangerous summer onset with severe diarrhoea vomiting and rapid decline. It endorses Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a tested remedy and cites a Halifax testimonial and a Toronto distributor.
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Br. Fowler
W. A. Harrison
Elevator Court
Halifax
N.S
Railway Freight Tonnage in Canada 1922 Report
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes 62 273 169 tons originated in Canada in 1922 while 26 581 631 tons came from foreign connections totaling 88 854 800 outgoing. Canadian terminations reached 2 59 578 tons with 25 433 906 delivered to foreign connections totaling 7 99 484.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
BC coop ships 500 cases eggs to Glasgow for first Scottish trade
A convoy of 500 cases of vegetables is sent by the British Columbia Co operative Poultrymen's Association to Glasgow. The shipment marks the first effort by BC shipowners to enter Scottish markets previously closed to permanent trade. The village belle imagines she gives tone to society.
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British Columbia Co-operative Poultrymen’s Association
Glasgow
British Columbia
World Happenings Briefly Told
Stoyd s George will probably visit America early October. The Inter-Parliamentary ton plans its 21st annus in Copenhagen in August. F. J. Bixon resigns from Manitoba Legislature seat. U S Government reports 1923 fiscal year surplus. Gen Pepilatey captured ending White resistance to the Soviet. J Wy Broatch wins Marquis wheat and other grains at Brandon fair. Dr Tolmie appointed Chairman of Conservative Dominion Executive. Britain offers unrestricted market for feeder Canadian cattle. Commissioner Marshall reviews overseas agriculture situation.
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News of the World
Stoysd George
America
Copenhagen
F. J. Bixon
Manitoba
Winnipeg
United States
Sal Ct
Pepilatey
J. Wy. Broatch
Moose Jaw
Brandon
F. Tolmie
Conservative Party
Dominion
Great Britain
Tunran Marshall
Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor Ad
An antique market notice promotes Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor for corn removal with a simple nightly and morning application. The ad claims no pain, low cost at a quarter, and guarantees success at all dealers with a substitution warning.
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Putnam
Larger Planes Feature At London Air Congress
Handley Page urged rapid progress in commercial aviation noting crowded cabins threaten safety and predicting seaplanes for 100 passengers could depart from liner decks, cutting trans Atlantic trips by two days. He blamed government apathy for slow 1919 1920 progress and urged state support. General Williamson warned air mail requires night flying before practicality.
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International Air Congress
London
Handley Page
Williamson
British Postal Service
Halls Catarrh Medicine Promotes Health Through Blood
Catarrh is described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions requiring constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood upon mucous surfaces, improving general health and aiding nature. Circulars free from Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hope of the World hinges on Britain, Canada and allies
The New Orleans Times-Picayune argues that a united United States with the British Commonwealths fosters global stability. It decries those who would undermine good relations and warns that war between America and Britain would threaten Western civilization and modern institutions.
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Africa
United States of America
Enghind-Scotland-Wales
Irish Free State
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
America
British Commonwealths
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Unclear text hints at eyewear and ointment mention
Fragmentary lines discuss Eyeglaze glasses claiming to correct many vision defects and reference Minard's ointment, with musings on a great thinker and someone who thinks they know it all.
Promotion Plan Aims to Boost Canadian Fish Exports
At the Montreal meeting of the Canadian Fisheries Association the goal was set to have eighty percent of Canada’s fish output sold outside the Dominion. A nationwide publicity campaign is proposed to grow fish consumption, with calls for support from provincial and federal governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Canadian Fisheries’ Association
Montreal
Slow But Sure English Restrain Reforms and Empire
A New York Times opinion notes the English delay reforms by about six decades yet they endure their climate, pay debts, and hold their empire. It contrasts their measured approach with rash nations rushing into conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Fragmented, strained cry from mother to Jimmie
A distressed mother scolds Jimmie for playing with bad boys. She notes he has a black eye and torn clothes, asking why he disobeyed her warnings. Jimmie questions if he looks like he has been playing.
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Jimmie
Mystery of Bible readers and early English theatre
A Detroit Free Press item ponders how many people who list the Bible among their top ten favorites actually read it. It notes the first English theatre began in 1576, with plays previously performed on inn courtyard platforms.
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Detroit Free Press
Water Power Development in Canada and Maine’s Name Origin
The Water Powers Branch reports Canada’s water power investment at over 620 million dollars, rising to above 1.1 billion by 1940 if growth continues. Current output equals 26.7 million tons of coal annually, worth 267 million dollars, projected to 50 million tons and 500.9 million dollars in 1940. Maine’s name derives from a 1622 charter calling it Afayne land.
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Canada
Water Powers Branch
Department of the Interior
State of
Maine
Afayne Land
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San Francisco Chronicle
Minard's
Iy Tong
Raisin
Ie Ratan Se
Farmer
B.C
Secon
Kendall
DR. & J. Kendall Company
U.S
Marine CO
Chicago
Bookon
Bayer
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