War of Insects Becomes Global Battle for Safety
A long piece argues that while statesmen seek peace, a different war rages against insects harming crops and health. It cites losses from boll weevil and malaria, notes government action and funding, and urges citizens to cooperate with health and agriculture offices to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
House of Commons
W. R. Motherwell
Agriculture
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Rockfeller Foundation
Cam Faten
Ingeets
Itmuat
Endlell
100 Story Sky City Concept For 2090 Metropolis
The article describes a future American city of 2090 with buildings of 60 or more stories and landing stages for aircraft. Streets would be two or three levels to relieve traffic, as envisioned by artists and architects at an American Institute of Steel Construction exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D
Helgbe
Great War Dedication in Halifax Cathedral
The seventh anniversary of the end of the Great War was commemorated in Halifax with a service of special impressiveness in the Cathedral of All Saints. The Book of Remembrance was dedicated, a fine work listing the names of Nova Scotia men who served in the Great War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Cathedral of All Saints
Nova Scotia
Four Western Provinces Homestead Entries Fall in September
Homestead entries in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia declined in September compared with a year earlier. The Dominion Lands Branch report notes nine homesteads entered in September across the four western provinces with Manitoba and Saskatchewan seeing fires affecting two and fifteen entries respectively, while Alberta and British Columbia reported two and none beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Lands Branch
Manitoba
Ken
Saskatchewan
Fteen
Alberta
British Columbia
Nerviline Promises Fast Relief From Pain
An ad touts Nerviline as a quick remedy for agitating pain tied to rheumatism and stiff joints. The copy claims rapid penetration and blood draw from the affected area, labeling Nerviline as the king of pain destroyers priced 35 cents at dealers. It also mentions a Brazil tribal practice of killing aged members who cannot migrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limbago
King of
Baby's Own Tablets Value for Mothers and Children
The ad claims Baby's Own Tablets ease teething by regulating the stomach and bowels, preventing constipation and indigestion, colds and fever. A testimonial from Mrs John A Patterson of Scotch Village NS endorses the product, with availability by mail for 25 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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John A. Patterson
Scotch Village
N.S
Gil
Dr. Williams
Medi
Plan To Reduce Crime Contest In New York City
The Society for the Prevention of Crime offers 2500 to the citizen or public official who presents by January 11 the best plan to reduce crime in New York City. The contest invites all U S citizens and officials to submit a typed manuscript with up to 2006 words plus a brief summary. No manuscripts will be acknowledged or returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Ciizen
New York City
United States
Debt talks and new funding hopes for France
France seeks better terms than US debt plan and faces slow progress toward negotiations next year amid financial crisis. Dominion’s New Westminster seed plant to start soon with 200 exchs Sitka spruce consignment from Prince Rupert and local Douglas fir orders. Maryland champion Minard’s Liniment noted in brief as a casual reference.
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France
United States
Commisson
M. Caillaux
Dominion Government
New Westminster
B.C
Sitka Spree
Conea
Prince Rupert
British Forestry Commisatan
London
Fraser
Valley
Qld
British Columbia Mills Expand Market Reach for Paper
British Columbia paper mills push into a wider market including Western Canada and the Western Pacific coast states. They ship 12 000 tons monthly to Buenos Aires and have sent orders to France and Antwerp. The Canada Australia trade treaty is seen boosting demand, with higher imports toward the new market. Miller's Worm Powder claims thorough worm elimination with digestive effects described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Canada
Pacific
Buenos
Aires
France
Antwerp
Drudgery Dream of Wire Borne Farm Ease
The Minneapolis Journal notes critics who called wire powered farming futurism impractical, comparing to early believers in radio and other great inventions. It argues that steamboats trains telegraphs telephones electric lights automobiles motion pictures and radio all began as dreams before becoming reality, suggesting a drudgery free farm future may arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
Edison
Bell
Morae
Stephenson
Fulton
Mrs J Wilson Narrates Nervous Breakdown Relief
Mrs J Wilson of Port Grorge Nova Scotia recounts heart palpitations and fainting spells caused by overwork and worry from caring for a large family. She credits an unspecified remedy for relief and notes she would have remained a nervous wreck without it.
Pills for sale by Milburn Co Limited Toronto
Fragmentary notice advertises pills for sale at druggists and dealers in Toronto by Milburn Co Limited. The text also remarks on public perception and insult aimed at a victim, noting insanity and highway observation.
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Eee T
Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Paul Defends Faithful Obedience to Heavenly Vision
Sunday School lesson examines Paul’s defense before Agrippa, highlighting his conversion and commission to preach to the Gentiles. The sermon stresses that true knowledge must lead to obedience, quoting Maclaren on not being disobedient unto the heavenly vision.
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Devoliongi
Paul
Agrippa
Ag Waa
Herod Agrippa EL
Palestine
Herod Agrippa L
James
Zebedee
Herod Antipas
John the Baptist
Herod the Great
Jesus
Himsell
Damascus
Alexander Maclaren
Bolshevist Activity and British Resistance Across Fronts
The article notes intensified Bolshevist activity against the British Empire with propaganda replacing armed clashes. It cites coincidences with pre 1907 Anglo Russian rivalries, mentions Hayling’s election rebuff, and claims Moscow sees a weakness in Britain. It also includes an unrelated ad for Mother Graves Worm Exterminator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayling
Moscow
Britain
London Times
Sugar Manufacture In Canada Rises Month By Month
Canada reports continued gains in sugar output. For the four week period ending October 10 91 13 214 pounds manufactured versus 58 780 848 in 1924. Year to date 917 470 916 pounds versus 653 632 249 previously. September exports rise to 23 840 200 pounds and value to 1 338 389 versus 60 316 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Simple and Sure Dr Thomas Electric Oil
Simple directions describe a child friendly use as a liniment and dressing. The text emphasizes plain unmistakable wording that all ages can understand in application and instruction.
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Thomas
Forest Dream Sets Course For Long Windjammer Voyage
The five masted bark Forest Dream sails from San Pedro aiming for a world circumnavigation by wind power. Port Louis Mauritius will be the first stop after discharging lumber at 18 000 miles from California. The voyage continues to Newcastle for coal then toward Australia and home via the South Seas. Epigrams mix with notes on tolerance and misdirected zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardjammer
Forest Dream
San Pedro
Calif
Port Louis
Mauritie Island
Indian Ocean
Australia
Toad Coal
Newcastle
South Sea Islands
Education hurdle blocks many applicants to New Jersey normals
Sixty four percent of the 1406 students tested for entrance to New Jersey normal schools achieved sufficient arithmetic averages to qualify for admission in the next term. The report notes a shift in regional industrial ranking, citing Tadia as the eighth largest industrial country per East Indian Association discussions in London.
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New Jersey
Tadia
The
East Indian Association
London
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Baby
New York
John
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Wotta
Fam Buk
British Columbia Paper Mills
Miller
Heo
Hiei Bae Nerve Ie
Epicures
Minard
McBean Bros
Grain Exchange
Winnipeg, Man
Bank of Nova Scotia
United Technion
Sobade
Wn Est
Equippe
É& Engineering
Tanada
Portage & Langgide
Winnipeg
Rania i
Capo Polishes, Limited
Hamilton
Meise
Clerc Oc
Hase St
Bscsma
Garret
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