Saskatchewan Infant Mortality Decline Yet Shocking Deaths Persist
An annual rural statistics report for Saskatchewan details 6170 deaths in 1921, over half of them infants under one year. Tuberculosis deaths fell from 691 in 1920 to 311, while cancer and infectious disease deaths rose, and infant deaths remain high, underscoring public health needs.
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Rutal Statistics
Suskaichs Wan
Prairie
Janesy
Saskatchewan
Losa
stepHen
Canada
Sazkateletsa
Pleof
Ancient African Mine Unearths Potential Smelting Remnants Near Bechuanaland
A prospector reports finding a fragment of an ancient smelting facility and metal ore near the Tranvaal Bechuanaland border. Nearby, old workings and a whitish metal likely platinum or molybdenum are under expert examination as engineers travel to the scene.
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Tranavaal
Bechuanaland
Untitled Ad Claims Cascarets Cure Digestive Ailments
An old ad fragment promotes Cascarets at 10 cents per box with bold claims of relieving sickness headache biliousness indigestion sour stomach and stomach stress by morning. It promises free samples and flavors described as tasting like candy.
New York Secures Wagner Piano From Hamburg
The instrument, a historic Wagner piano from Hamburg, was presented by King Ludwig of Bavaria and remains uncertain in location. Robert H. Prosser arrived to arrange shipment and expects the piano to be placed in a museum.
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Wagner
York
Hamburg
Ludwig
Bavaria
Robert H. Prosthe
Jiian. Museum
Smiter Anatitate
Mx. Prosser Uty
Kuplex Klan Operations Not Likely to Impress Readers
The Ottawa Journal argues the Ku Klux Klan gains notoriety in literate states yet appeals to the illiterate. It dismisses government action in Canada as nonsense and asserts public attention and humor can keep the group under control.
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Ke Klux Klan
Union
Canada
Ollawa! Journal
Reproduction of bulbs from seed in Minnesota horticulture note
In a Minnesota horticulture note Mr. J W Taylor describes bulblet reproduction in bulbs growing from seeds blown onto a rockery. Seeds formed bulblets that buried themselves and developed blooms this year. He asks how bulblets reach depth to form large bulbs and seeks an explanation.
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Minnesota Horticulturiet
J. W. Taylor
Freezone Corn Remedy Trims Pain Instantly
An ad style blurb touts Freezone as a quick fix for hard and soft corns between toes with immediate relief and easy removal by fingers. It notes a cheap pharmacist bottle suffices for all corn types and mentions English use for aircraft wing surfaces.
Catarrhozone Claimed to Fight Bad Throats and Colds
An advertisement testimonial from Mrs H S Wilmot of Shulee describes relief from bronchial trouble and catarrh using Catarrhozone. It claims strengthening of the throat, cessation of roughness, and lasting two months with a dollar outfit including a sprayer. Montreal dealers promoted Catarrhozone Company.
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Mra. H. S. Wilmot
Shulee
Baked Bananas With Sauce and Raisin Filling
Household hints describe baking bananas in a hot oven until the peel blackens and pulp softens then serving with a raisin sauce. The recipe uses Sun-Maid Sultana raisins bottling water sugar cornstarch butter and vanilla and notes a separate nut raisin filling for a two layer cake with lemon juice frosting.
Worthy Comforts of The Last Century
A Scottish journal notes that till the seventeenth century chairs for ordinary use were unknown and meals were eaten by hand. Washing was not common in mornings, and daily face washing was rare even in Charles I's era. Forks became common only in the eighteenth century as people picked food from the dish and raised it to the mouth with fingers. The reflection ends with a wartime cheer for the twentieth century.
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Charles 1
Europe
Eighth Annual Saskatchewan School Trustees Convention in Moose Jaw
The Saskatchewan School Trustees Association holds its eighth annual convention at St. Andrew's Church in Moose Jaw from February 22 to 23 1923. Delegates from all districts attend, with expenses paid by the school district. Resolutions are due by February 10 and must be submitted by trustees or districts. Notable speakers include Premier Charles A. Dunning Deputy Minister A H Ball and Chief School Inspector J H McKechnie. The event features moving pictures of Canadian scenery and a radio concert prior to evening sessions.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Moose Jaw
Sask
J. H. Cunninghan
Smith St
Regina
Smith Bt
Chas. A. Dunning
A. H. Ball
MA. L.L.B
J. H. McKechnie
M.A
D.paed
Archibald Mitchell
Forestry Department
John McKay
Manittoba College
Norman MecKaye
MacKenzie King
Canada
Walter Jessup
University of Idwa
Lotus Coffmann
College of Education
University of Minnesota
Suzzatto
University of Washington
Seattle
Holden
Chicago
America
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Leader Publishing Company
Ceasion
Interesting Find in Nebraska Fragmentary Fossil Evidence
Albert Thompson, paleontologist from the American Museum of Natural History, reports fragmentary paleontological remains in Nebraska's Sioux County ranchlands. He and student helpers uncovered dwarf horses alligators and skull fragments while seeking three toed horses. He plans to return next summer to pursue complete skeletons of unusual rodents and reptiles.
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Albert Thompson
Nebraska
Sioux Treaty
Thompson
American Museum of Natural History
Dakota Bad Lands
Sioux County
Fragmentary Crime Dialogue Spurs Unclear Shopping Claim
Odd OCR fragment shows dialogue about someone taking another to shop and making a selection. Weak on names places or events. cannot confirm context or outcome from readable text.
Leprosy Colony Residents Press for Molokai Rehab Stay
Governor Wallace R. Farrington, back from an inspection, says Molokai leprosy patients refuse discharge after being cured by chaulmougra oil treatment. They petition for a rehabilitation act to allow them to remain near the adjoining settlement instead of being forced to leave.
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Molokai
Wallace R. Farrington
Five Year Old Apples Found In Cell Storyeellant
In Ziflah Washington three boxes of apples were found kept for five years. The fruit remains in excellent condition despite the long storage. The report comments on unusual claims about immunity of China and Sumatra to appendicitis. Tirana is labeled the top capital of Europe. Minardé Liniment is mentioned for rheumatism.
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Ziflah
Wash
Danes Plan to Immigrate to Canada Over Unemployment
About 200 Danish families from northern Jutland intend to move to Canada due to high unemployment. Canada has promised land and societies. emigrants seek government financial aid but have not received a response yet.
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Denmark
Jutland
Catan Vi
Dominion
California Fig Syrup Ad Warns Mothers About Imitations
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup for sick children with tummy troubles. It claims a teaspoon relieves diarrhea and constipation and warns to ask for the genuine California brand to avoid imitation syrups.
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California
Important Court of Appeal ruling affects bank payments
Montreal Court of Appeal upholds a principle that a payer who settles a debt believing the recipient to be the creditor can recover from the actual debtor. The Bank of Hochelaga appealed to recover 473.06 dollars erroneously paid to A. Mathsen et al, when the trustee of the late Hon. Wilfrid Provost was the true creditor.
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Court of Appeal
Montreal
Bank of Hochelaga
A. Mathsen
Wilfrid Provost
Child’s First Day At School Echoes Mischief
A fond mother asks a question about school after her child’s first day and the boy replies with a playful, evasive line. The scene captures a curious, affectionate exchange between parent and child.
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Gari
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