World Happenings Briefly Told May 2079 Report
In May 2079 Canada and United States relations shift with travel and trade notes. Emma oo Trown of Manitoba is claimed oldest Canadian woman to celebrate a birthday. Cracow grants a doctorate in philosophy. Greater Vancouver reaches 226,578, up 13,777 yearly per a directory. Courtaulds plans a Quebec silk plant near Quebec City. Harvest excursions arranged from the east and from Briais to Columbia along last year’s lines per J W Ward. Dominion Railway Mail Clerks push ten cent postage. Irene Geffen becomes first woman lawyer in South Africa after oath in Transvaal. Britain US debt funding agreement begins repayment of war loans totaling 4.6 billion. Franz Amundsen reports May 61 flight over the pole delayed. Norway relief expedition recalled.
When Satimer Days Are Here for Burns and Scalde
An advertisement promotes Thomas Ectectric OF as instant relief for burns and scalds. No preparation is needed. apply directly to the affected area and pain subsides quickly.
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Thomas
Stamp Agency At Ottawa Recognizes Hobby In Canada
The Dominion Postal authorities in Canada have started a stamp agency at Ottawa to supply collectors with special and picked copies of varieties. This makes Canada the second country to recognize stamp collecting, joining the United States government run philatelic agency.
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Canada
Dominion Postal Anthue Fies
Ottawa
Name II
United States
Immigration figures show April intake rise for Canada
Immigration data for April shows total entries at 9 500, up 44 percent from the previous April. Of newcomers, 467 came from the British Isles, 2 140 from the United States, and 2 629 from other countries. Since January, 22 1408 immigrants have entered Canada, with yearly increases of 6 15 22 and 44 percent respectively.
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Canada
British Isles
United States
Flour mill industry growth in Canada over fifty years
A new compilation shows Canada’s flour milling sector expanding dramatically. Capital invested rose from 16,006,000 to 62,000,000 and raw material consumption climbed from 22,000,000 to 165,000,000. Production value increased from 59,000,000 to 195,000,000 and wheat flour exports grew from 1,000,000 to 53,478,000 annually.
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Canada
Frost Bites and Chilblains Remedy Ad
Frost bites and chilblains arise from harsh winter exposure and frost perils. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is advertised as counteracting inflammation and providing relief with simple topical use.
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Thomas
Reeves
Homesteads Filed in Edmonton Area Rise This Year
By early May over 5 000 acres of homestead lands were filed at the Fu wonton Land Office. The number of filers reached 965 with Edmonton Tenlstration area reporting 1 500 homesteads. Total land under claim stood at about £ 54 100 acres.
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Edmonton
Fuwonton Land Office
Stops Coughs Colds Sore Throat in a Night
A vintage advertisement claims CATARRHD pitches quick relief for coughs colds and sore throats. It touts a simple two month supply priced at about $11 and offers a larger option plus mail order from The Catarrhusone Co Montreal as a substitute.
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Biparhitis
Backa Alt
Mall
Mortreal
Three More Posts For Mounted Police Established
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will add three posts in the Northwest Territories. One at Timberland Gulf on Latin Island, one at Cape Sabine near Ele rese land, and one in Lancaster Sound. Existing posts will be resupplied and a judicial party sent to Pound’s Intet to address the Eskimos suspected in the 1921 trader Janes’ death. A new steamship Franklin, suited for northern service, will transport supplies men and judicial parties for at least a year to gather economic data on the north.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Northwest
Terrhorhs
Timberland Gulf
Latin Island
Cape Sabine Oe
Lancaster Sound
Pound
Janes
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise New Blood For Anaemia
The ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore red blood to treat anaemia in women and girls. It cites EMMA J Johnston of Clinton Ontario who reports renewed energy, pale complexion improvement, and ability to work daily after using the pills. Available from medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Ancient Egyptians made coffing or cork
A Philadelphia Bulletin note cites a joke where Nellie teases her mother about police smiles after a long walk, highlighting a humorous exchange on a day’s walk and a light reference to ancient Egyptian craft.
Accidents In London Traffic Fatalities Rise In City Streets
Report shows more people killed by traffic in London than on Britain railways in a similar period. Auto crashes tallied 49 horse drawn 3, and 22 by tram or tramcar with most incidents in congested areas like Trafalgar Square and Oxford Street. Pedestrians, especially children, risk crossings in busy arteries and suburban edges.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
Atomiohties
Mater Tranke
Bs Testor Omamiiniaes
Bierce
Trafalgar Square
Oxford Cire
Wie
Antec
New Freight Rates On Butter Shipments Across Prairies
Railways implement May 10 cuts on butter freight from rural prairie points to Winnipeg and other storage hubs. The new rate lowers charges by about one third for shipments of at least 2,000 pounds, if re-shipped from storage points within six months.
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Prairies
Winnipeg
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promise Quick Kidney Relief
A medicinal claim describes Dr Hamilton's Pills as a kidney remedy that soothes and stimulates kidneys. It promises relief after the first dose, removes backache and muscle pains, and urges cleansing the system with regular use. Available at all dealers.
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Dr. Hamilton
Dominion Park Gifts Bring Wildlife to Toronto Range
The Dominion Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior donated animals to Toronto including three bighorns, three mountain goats and one mule deer from Bun and Wainwright Parks. Wainwright's gift included a five year old buffalo bull. A mule deer drew a cordial reception at Sligh Park, while a mountain sheep briefly escaped the enclosure.
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Toronto
Dominion Parks
Te Department of the Interior
Bun and
Wainwright Parks
Wainwright
Sligh Park
Millworker Wins Fortune in Papyrus Derby Sweepstake
Nellie Ford, a millworker from One Shire, wins £32,000 fortune after drawing Papyrus in the Offey Club’s £5,900 sweepstake. More than 200,000 players entered. she refused £3,000 early, saying a dream foretold luck.
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Nellie Ford
Offey
His Good Deed and Humble Reflections
A Chicago Tribune excerpt reflects on happiness and kindness with a Sunday school teacher urging Willie to make someone happy each week. The boy notes his smile from visiting his happy aunt. The piece also ponders modest wealth versus appearances and honesty, ending with a quip about London’s height limit and a liniment product.
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Willie
Chicago Tribune
Forest Resources of Saskatchewan Vast and Untapped
A Natural Resources Intelligence Service report highlights Saskatchewan's northern timber with 7,956,000,060 board feet available, including 3 billion spruce and 4 billion poplar. The bulletin also mentions mill wastes and claims about a worm powder for children.
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Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Real Pleasure in Life Says London Herald
A London Herald note reflects on true happiness as simple joys. It argues wealth and vast estates bring little pleasure if personal enjoyment is missing, emphasizing that the art of living is chiefly the art of enjoyment.
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London Herald
Demand Grows for Portland Cement Exports
Demand for Portland cement from British Columbia mills climbs for South America and Mexico amid rising construction activity. The report notes strong export interest as infrastructure projects expand in the exporting nations.
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British Columbia
South America
Mexico
Beekeeping Reaches Northern Manitoba Town The Pas
The Pas residents succeed in keeping bees through a harsh winter according to L. Floyd and J. H. Evans. The deputy minister notes this as the farthest north Manitobans have kept bees on record.
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J. H. Evans
Manitoba
Ty Floyd
Pas
Holloway's Corn Remover Eases Troubled Feet
Corns are caused by tight boots but relief is simple with Holloway's Corn Remover. The ad promises easy remedy for sore feet and bunions.
Complimentary Wellmeaning Hostess Challenge to Amateur Singer
A hostess taunts an aspiring vocalist, insisting the guest can now sing, while addressing Mr Brown. The scene captures social pressure at a Yorkshire gathering with a sharp, humorous jab.
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Mr. Brown
Yorkshire
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Philadelpha Bulletin
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