Menace of Bolshevism Warns Britain and Canada
An article cites a Lords report warning of an international Bolshevik and Communist conspiracy targeting Britain Canada and other dominions. It details aims to destroy religion property rights and existing government and urges opposition by workers businesses and the public to counter socialist and communist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
House of Lords
Duke of Northumberland
Communist Party
Moscow
David Lloyd George
Labor
Socialist and Labor Papers
United States
Clergyman’s Peculiar Burial Vault Wish Revealed in Will
The Rev Francis Minnitt of Torrington Square leaves property worth £14,074 and requests a cemented vault with 14 inch brickwork and ample interior space. He specifies a subterranean, drained vault with slate polished flooring and fixed shelves. Access possible via central passage or from front or side with provisions for drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuliar
Francis “Minnitt
Torrington Square
Atone
Whittier’s Dog Hails Robin Adair Tribute
During a Whittier birthday visit a celebrated singer performed Robin Adair. Whittier’s dog, enthralled by the tune, pressed his paw and licked the singer’s cheek as a tribute. He followed her inside and out, even carrying her satchel to the gate with evident distress at departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitties
Pratello
Robin Adair
Robin
Mr. Whittier
St. Nicholas
Painful Diarrhoea Relief Reported From Craik Reader
Mr Fred . Funston of Craik Saskatchewan describes a year of severe diarrhoea with stomach cramps and profuse sweating. He credits Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for rapid improvement after use and urges others to try the genuine remedy from The T Milburn Co Toronto. He notes 76 years on the market and warns against imitations. He also mentions pork roast preparation in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred . Funston
Craik
Sask
Dr. Fowler
Summer heat dangers to babies prompt remedy ad
Summer heat endangers infant life causing quick bowel upset and illness. Diarrhea cholera infantum dysentery and colic rise in summer making prompt aid essential. Mothers turn to Baby's Own Tablets to regulate bowels sweeten the stomach and maintain health sold by dealers or mail 25 cents a box The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
How To Clean and Cook Fish From Ash to Crabs
A guide discusses selecting preparing and cooking fish and shellfish with practical steps. It covers cleaning gutting washing broiling pan frying and boiling methods for fish small to large and for soft shell and hard shell crabs including use of butter oil salt pork and flour coatings.
Monuments To Robert Burns Around the World
A London Answers note recalls a young artist speaking of his rise while noting a bitter aside about his wife. The piece highlights Robert Burns statues worldwide, counting memorials in New York San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Denver Milwaukee Fall River Albany and Barre Wisconsin plus plaques in Edinburgh Glasgow Dumfries London Belfast Toronto Melbourne Adelaide Sydney and Faitesicom NB.
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Bobby” Burns
Robert Burns
United States
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Denver
Milwaukee
Fall River
Albany
Barre
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dumfries
London
Belfast
Toronto
Melbourne
Adelaide
Sydney
Faitesicom
War memorial at Kew Green honors fallen parish men
Field Marshal Sir William Robertson unveiled a three cross memorial for 96 parish men who fell in the war. He noted 61 football club members at outbreak, 59 in the army by 1914 end, two unfit, praising public opinion as the true victor. Dedication prayers were led by Archdeacon J B Macmillan.
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Kew Green
Royal Botanical Gardens
Sir William Robertson
Kew
Sir William
William
England
Maidstone
J. B. Macmillan
William Robertson
Grain grower touts Tanlac after long stomach turmoil
Jacob Popp of AtcNutt Sask says a severe sixteen year stomach problem and a near operation were avoided after three bottles of Tanlac. He reports gain of twenty eight pounds and improved eating sleeping and work. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Jacob Popp
AtcNutt, Sask
Poultry Pamphlet Promises Profit for Home Keepers
A Dominion pamphlet by Poultry Husbandman F C Elford issued by the Department of Agriculture at Ottawa explains how poultry including turkeys geese ducks guinea fowls and pigeons can be kept for profit. It covers housing feeding winter and summer care starting small choosing breeds hatching rear and egg marketing with illustrations to aid practical success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Poultry Husbandman
F. C. Elford
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Unfit To Live Must Die Verdict Renders Again
A controversial verdict repeats the claim that a corn and wart remedy by Putnam’s Extractor cures ailments, priced at 25c, and advertised as reliable. A London Tit-Bits quote contrasts foreign car chatter with distant pirates, while an English botanist reports purple nasturtiums developed to shield plants from sunlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
Waterproof Salmon Skin Uses Highlighted In Eskimo Text
The article notes salmon skin as an excellent waterproof material used by Eskimos for footwear and garments. It mentions Minard's Liniment for burns and compares salmon skin favorably to other waterproof options.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Relief for Colds
An advertisement notes acute nasal catarrh and frequent head colds can be lessened by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims internal action through the blood reduces inflammation on mucous surfaces and may prevent chronic catarrh. Circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Dan
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
Clever Minds Defy Size Of Brains In History
The text argues that brain size does not measure intelligence. It notes that heavy brains have appeared in people of low intelligence and that many brilliant individuals have below average brain weight.
Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Relief for Burns and Scalds
Dr. Thomas promotes Eclectric Oil as a ready remedy for burns or scalds with no preparation needed. Apply directly to the affected area for rapid relief and a return to normal skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Edmonton School Board Ad Urges Women Teachers to Marry
A note from the Edmonton School Board invites single women on staff to marry and leave, arguing a town’s growth relies on business and community support through local dealers. The message frames marriage as a condition for continued employment and salary access.
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Edmonton School Board
Still Walking Edward Weston at Eighty Two
Edward Payson Weston, famed pedestrian, remains active at age eighty two. He walks three miles daily and often ten to twelve miles locally near his home in Ulster County New York to stay fit, after once touring five hundred miles in six days.
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Edward Payson Weston
Plutarch
Ulster County
New York
Weston
Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy Extolled for Quick Relief
An advertisement claims the remedy halts asthma effectively with repeated use. It asserts the treatment reaches the breathing passages and prevents recurrence, urging readers to keep a supply ready for prompt relief.
Constitutional rights tumble in Kansas towel anecdote
A salesmanlike inspector overnighting in a Kansas town complains to a hotel landlord that a roller towel is illegal in the state. The proprietor retorts that no ex post facto law applies, noting the towel was already in place before the law. Topeka Capital highlights the humorous exchange.
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Kansas
Topeka
Black Cat Seen as Lucky Across Regions
A note on superstition describes the black cat as a commonly accepted symbol of luck in many communities, with beliefs varying by locale and tradition.
Flowers on stamps in Japan and Newfoundland
Japan and Newfoundland have placed floral designs on postage stamps. Japan uses the chrysanthemum at the center of all stamps, while Newfoundland adds a bouquet of theile blossoms.
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Japan
Newfoundland
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Eaer
Partiowiire Atut
Clergyman
Shane
Summer Heathard
Minard
Burns
Dominion Express
America
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West Jiew Street
U.S.A
Coanin Musboelive Co
Tomerto
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