World Happenings Briefly Told From The Times
Madame Ferdinand Bryndzz dies at 70 in Tarts, sister of former Premier Clemenceau. Opening of navigation at the beasts of the lakes not expected before May first due to unusually long cold spell. War damage in devastated France now fixed at 41 85 750 000 000 francs in revised ministerial figures. A severe earthquake recorded March 24 at the Victoria observatory lasting three hours, likely in the South Pacific region of Chile. Six carloads of Arsicines Abert coal sent to Toronto and Ottawa to illustrate western coal benefits. Two reserve US Army Air Service officers buried after their De laVilan plane crash at Port Riles, Texas, in view of spectators. Port Arthur elevators to gain 2 600 000 bushels extra storage for Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company plant, boosting total capacity. Defence Council to seek interchanging vessels between Australian and Imperial fleets to provide Mediterranean and aviation training benefits for Australians.
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Ferdinand Bryndzz
Clemenceau
Beast of the Lakes
France
United States Army Air Service
Port Riles
Texas
de laVilan
Toronto Woman Advises Young Mothers On a Tonic
A Toronto woman testifies that Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription eased nausea and stomach upset during four pregnancies. She reports steady health, normal weight gain, and recommends the tonic to new and expectant mothers.
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Toronto
Saskatchewan to skip Hudson Bay cruise plan in August
Premier Dusming announced the Saskatchewan government prefers an overland Hudson Bay Railway trip over a proposed August cruise via Hudson Strait. He argued the overland route would be more practical and reliable for regional interests and potential disputes over port suitability.
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Saskatchewan la Ung
Hudson Bay
Saskatchewan
Dusming
Dunning
Bay
Straits
Baby's health in the spring advice for mothers
The article urges indoor care for infants during spring due to illness risk from overheated rooms. It recommends keeping a box of Baby's Own Tablets at home and giving occasional doses to maintain stomach and bowel regularity, preventing colds, constipation, or colic. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Hrockville
Ont
Alberta Coal For Ontario Feasibility Study Report
The Ontario government explores coal import from Alberta to avert a coal shortage next winter. Premier Drury says talks with Alberta have yielded plans for a few coal cars and potential freight-rate relief. A separate Winnipeg note reports J.D. McArthur co. planning a Fort Alexander pulp mill with a 120 ton daily capacity and a railroad 20 miles from Beaconia, at a $3 million cost.
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Ontaria
Uta
Alber
Howard Ferguson
Drury
Government of
Alberta
Fort Alexander
Winnipeg
J.D. McArthur & Co
Beaconla
Silos in Western Canada Sold and Erected
Nor-West Farmer reports about three hundred silos sold in Western Canada last year from manufacturer and distributor figures. A large number of homemade silos were erected, with totals around 90 to 1000. It is estimated that roughly double that number will be built during 1923.
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Western Canada
Nor-West Farmer
Atdivien
Canada Meat Trade Shows Strong Export Value and Boost
Canada exported meats and allied products totaling 10 265 000 dollars, yielding a favorable balance of 20 WS7 000, according to a Dominion Bureau of State issues statement. It is expected shipments to the United Kingdom in 1923 will rise substantially after the lifting of the embargo on Canadian cattle by the British Government.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of
Fund aids saving Nelsons Victory flagship
A donor has given £50,000 to preserve Nelsons flagship Victory. The aging wooden warship lies in Portsmouth drydock awaiting restoration to symbolize Britannia. Plans include a drydock dedicated to her or placement near the Nelson column in Trafalgar Square. Victory dates to 1789 and served 34 years.
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Nelson
Portsmouth
Trafalgar Square
Victory
Quebec Lady Recovers Health After Kidney Pills
Madame Francois Arbour of White Head Perce, Quebec, reports a twenty five year struggle with Bright's disease diabetes and dropsy. After taking fifteen boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills she says she is now in good health and regained strength. The promotion claims universal Canadian use and attributes to kidneys healing blood health and overall wellness.
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Quebec
Bright
Dodd
Brights
Francois Arbour
Canada
Iils
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Blood Action
An old circular extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood acting tonic to ease catarrh, claiming it reduces inflammation on mucous surfaces and restores normal conditions. It asserts reliability from druggists and cites F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The text also includes a quip on fairness and a note that poor lighting causes about a quarter of workplace accidents.
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Sloan
Canada
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obla
Scurvy weakens teeth and gums and raises decay risk
A report from the Lester Institute in London explains that even slight scurvy changes tooth structure and lowers resistance to bacteria. It stresses latent scurvy in undernourished children, caused by poor nourishment, improper mastication, or insufficient nutrients, and urges medical and dental care for affected children.
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Lester Institute
London
London Transport Faces Immense Daily Passenger Traffic
London transport faced a vast yearly burden as trains and omnibuses covered 163 401 602 miles. Daily average travel reached 223 108 more than 1921, totaling 1 171 427 766 passengers. The rise over 1921 reached 72 948 844, with buses preventing a decline.
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London
Wheat stocks and routes for England loom large in grain talks
Grain exchange authorities estimate at least 72,000,000 bushels of wheat in the west must reach England via Vancouver or eastern channels. The figure includes about 75,000,000 bushels in the west for domestic use. Milters Worm Powders are praised for safely expelling worms, though vomiting may occur in weak stomachs, seen as cleansing rather than harmful.
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Grain Exchange
England
Vancouver
Milter
Where United States Failed in Postwar Reflection
The piece condemns politicians and citizens for failing to act nobly after the war, arguing the nation began boldly but shifted to a safe, self-centered course. It warns that if the public echoes politicians, the country will lose its spirit and future.
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America
Europe
Mike
Oura
Boston
France Holds Back on Naval Limitation Pact Still Delayed
The United States Senate approved the naval limitation treaty near unanimously, with Japan Canada India and the Empire of South Africa soon following. Great Britain then endorsed the pact and Italy expressed favor. France is the holdout, with observers saying more leeway may elicit a response. The commentary urges greater mercy in foreign relations.
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United States Senate
Japan
Canada
India
South Africa
Great Britain
Italy
France
Christian Science Monitor
Soaring Flight Prize Seeks Fifty Mile Run
No entries have been registered for the British 5000 prize for a soaring fifty mile flight. Experts doubt gliders can cross the country as birds do. Interest grows in mounting a 20 horsepower engine in a glider. An aircraft firm has built an 18 horsepower two cylinder air cooled engine at 85 pounds. Efforts aim to attract pilots unable to own a full sized airplane to use the new powerplant.
Japan Finds Rich Quicksilver Vein for Independent Supply
A seven mile surface vein of quicksilver in Japan is reported to extend by two to six feet in width. The ore assays at 18 percent and thickens with depth, promising independent domestic supply.
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Japan
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator Promises Child Health
An advertisement warns that worms in children can trigger convulsions and death if untreated. It promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as protection against such afflictions. It also notes the Sutlej River as extremely rapid, rising 15,200 feet and falling 12,000 feet over 180 miles.
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India
B C Hen Wins 300 Egg Record in 1921 23
The single comb White Leghorn owned by the University of British Columbia topped the Record of Performance A year 1921 23 with 300 eggs. Among 11 579 entrants in the period only two birds have reached 300 eggs. The other 300 egg bird was a Leghorn in Ontario.
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University of British Columbia
Ontario
A Point of Resemblance Whistlinglabored Hiring Quip
A New Haven Register quote compares a new hire to a steam engine, noting the worker is a good whistler rather than a powerful engine. The gag hinges on a play of words about efficiency and behavior.
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Whistler
New Haven Register
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Dr. Pierce
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United States
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