Nobel Prize Honors Banting for Insulin and Health Crusade
The Nobel prize is awarded to Yr. FG Banting of Toronto for insulin treatment of diabetes. He donates $10 600 toward a medical research fund in Canada. The piece extols preventive medicine, clean living, open windows for air, and vaccination against diseases like yellow fever diphtheria smallpox and tuberculosis, arguing prevention saves health and wealth.
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FG. Banting
Toronto
Banting
Pinsotf
Canada
Gove
Breall
Red Crogs Society
Java
Fmd
Moved In a Circle in a MidwesternPaper
A midwest paper recalls a cautionary tale of a young man who saves to buy a house and then mortgaged it to buy a car. They later mortgaged the auto to cover house loan interest, illustrating the vicious cycle. The piece cites Youth's Companion as a reference.
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Comrpanion
If All People Must Think Then They Talk Less
A concise musing suggests that when everyone feels obliged to think of something to say, the result is excessive talking and reduced meaningful speech. The idea highlights the value of silence and consideration in conversation.
Minards Siniment Program Includes Hallelujah Chorus
A South African church programme lists the choir performing the Hallelujah Chorus followed by a roof repair collection. The item notes that some men, after claiming honesty, attempt to lie.
Drives Out Rheumatism Subdues Lumbago
An advertised remedy claims swift relief for rheumatism and lumbago. It promises immediate ease and comfort to sufferers, asserting rapid comfort after use.
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Lumbago
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief From Rheumatic Pains
A Georgetown reader endorses Nerviline as a reliable penetrating remedy for rheumatism and aching joints. The letter claims the tonic works quickly to restore health and urges readers to use a bottle today for fast improvement.
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Georgetown
Indian Family Has First Train Ride
The first P and NG train No 102 operated north of the Transcontinental line in Ontario carried a family of Indigenous people from the Abicdbi River region on Island Falls Junction. They experienced their initial locomotive ride with quiet stoicism as the train returned.
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Orst
Ontario
Island Falls Junction
Abicdbi
Saved baby's life with Baby's Own Tablets, readers say
Mrs Alfred Tanchemontagne of St Michel des Saints Que reports Baby's Own Tablets saved her baby's life and regulated the bowels. The medicine is praised by mothers and sold by druggists or 25 cents per box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Alfred Tanchemontagne
St Michel Des Saints
Que
Tranchemontagne
Dr. Wiliams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery
A vintage ad promises dye or tint services for worn fabrics at a low price of 15 cents. It highlights that women can refresh faded garments and drapery, offering a simple solution to restore color.
Diamond Dyes promise easy home coloring for beginners
Diamond Dyes claim a perfect home dyeing result for first time users with guaranteed success. Druggists stock all colors and each package includes directions.
Saskatchewan Highways Report Details 1,975 Miles Planned
Hon J G Gardiner releases a highways department statement through the end of the current session. It explains gravel surfacing delays due to gravel scarcity and the need to build earth roads for a solid base. The plan anticipates 1,975 miles of provincial highway under Dominion agreements by season end with $1,060,000 in annual spend. The report also notes bridge and structure costs up to $270,000 for concrete steel and timber bridges.
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Saskatchewan Highways Department
J. G. Gardiner
Dominion
California Fig Syrup Ad From A Vintage Medical Text
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup for children and babies with constipation feverishness and colic. It claims the product regulates bowels gently without griping and urges asking druggists for the genuine fig syrup with directions.
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California
Little red hen and vet boost US egg yield to record high
US egg production and allied innovations added over one billion dollars to national wealth in the last year. The figure, announced ahead of the National Poultry and Egg Association meeting in Chicago, marks the highest yield in egg industry history and surpasses the wheat crop.
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United States
National Poultry and Egg Association
Chicago
Papes Diapepsin Relief for Indigestion and Gas
A historical ad notes Pape’s Diapepsin provides quick relief from indigestion gas flatulence heartburn and stomach distress due to acidity. It claims instant relief after taking a few tablets and mentions Duple glazed window panes with a patented melting process for moisture and dust prevention. It also contains a marriage advice line about taking vacations to avoid failure.
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Drugerats
International Agreements Disregarded Amid War Aftermath
Ton M Rowell told delegates that fourteen points promised by Woodrow Wilson were ignored and that by signing the Versailles treaty nations damaged international honor. He blamed Allies for exploiting Germany and urged united brotherhood as the only solution to global turmoil.
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Europe
Aributet
Euiro
Germany
Wilson
Work Mission Conference
Ton. M. Rowell
Brotherhood of New
United States
Oil that is Famous
Though Canada was not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil its home country it spread its name to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand proving its excellence and demand in far fields.
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Canada
Thomas
Central
South America
West Indies
Australia
New Zealand
Pastor Denounces Pessimism in Sermon at Yark Avenue Church
Rev. Dr. Henry van Dyke urged against self righteous pessimism in a New York sermon at Yark Avenue Presbyterian Church where his son Tertius van Dyke serves as pastor. He warned that doom saying leads to isolation like Elijah in the cave and urged active faithful effort for right and duty.
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Henry van Dyke
Yark Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Tertius van Dyke
Jis
Elijah
Dr. van Dyke
Europe
Amer
Toy Dogs Only Admitted to Canada from UK
A ministerial order under the Animal Contagious Disease Act halts all non toy dogs and poultry from the United Kingdom entering Canada. Toy dogs are allowed, while other dogs are barred to prevent disease in Canadian stock.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
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