World Happenings Briefly Told
An overseas mall bag opened on Mont calm at St John LB. Turkey bans alcoholic liquors after April 3. A dead ringed swallow from Wales found near Johann esburg. Crystal Palace nearly razed by fire in London. A 12 year old girl dies learning to ride in Mamiltom Ontario. Canada exports of ash and fish total 1 606 626 in February 1925. Formosa villages largely destroyed by fire. American liquor smuggling into Canada noted at Beidgebure Ont. June 4 observed as King George V’s birthday in Canada. US battleship sunk in Panama Cay drills. Spanish Morocco reports call for swift military action. US counts show many women in professional fields.
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Turkey
Constantiaople
Langharne
Wales
Jorhannesburg
South Africa
Crystal Palace
London
Edith French
Mamiltom
Ont
Canada
New York
Formosa
Toklo
Kilby George Vv
Talis
United States
Shelly
Mississippi
Panama Cay
New Serum Discoveries By Copenhagen Institute
The Danish Serum Institute in Copenhagen under Dr. Thorvald Madsen reports three discoveries. A new method to diagnose syphilis more certain than Wasserman. A cheaper, better serum against diphtheria. A test to detect whooping cough in early stages. Paris reports convalescent-child serum giving promising measles results. Professor Mery says epidemics were checked last year by this method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Thorvald Madsen
Paris
Mery
Academy of Medicine
Remndter
Putnam's Painless Corn Exctractor Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Painless Corn Exctractor as a simple, painless solution to remove corns. It promises full removal of corn with root and skin smoothness, claiming universal availability and success.
Cancer cure claim via potassium salts urged by letter
A letter from Charien Walter of Toronto argues cancer is caused by potassium deficiency and can be cured without operation or radiation through a natural diet and potassium salts. The writer credits Dr Forbes Ross and the Imperial Medical Association and praises press coverage in Whe Dominion, urging Canadians to adopt the approach.
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Forbes Ross
London
England
Imperial Medical Association For
Robert Bell
Fule
P.S
Ross
Wittel
Dominion
Great Northwest
Charien Walter
Brunswick Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
Mouth Health and Its Link to Goiter Problems
A lecturer argues that neglecting dental care harms digestion and speech, and outlines the link between dental infections and goiter. He cites thyroid symptoms, recommends X-rays in goiter cases, and notes worm infestations in children with Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy.
Chinese Soldiers Sew Clothes On Ten Thousand
Chinese soldiers guarding Tachienlu at the Tibet pass are sewing garments onto their bodies. Each heavily padded cotton layer is sewn in place to stay on until summer returns. The pass is described as the coldest on the border.
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Tachienlu
Tibet
Trapping Fur Industry Prospers in Fort William District
Trapping of fur bearing animals has become a prosperous industry in the Fort William district with last year s pelts sold totaling 1 025 750. This total includes the bounty received by local trappers on 14 660 timber and bush wolves. For paperhangers a machine has been invented that will trim a roll of wallpapers and apply paste in three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort William
Cuticura Heals Face Di With Itchy Eczema Claim
A testimonial from Mrs. Elmer Ki of Oxford Nebraska describes severe eczema on the face disfiguring her and nearly costing her scalp hair. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for healing after two uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ki
Jackson St
Oxford
Nee
Renewed Mining Interest in British Columbia Properties
The notice reports renewed activity in British Columbia mining properties owned by American capital. It notes several deals involving large sums and that systematic prospecting arrangements for the coming season are completed, likely bringing additional properties into view for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
American Capital
Thankful Mothers Endorse Baby's Own Tablets
A Canadian testimonial from Mrs David A Anderson of New Glasgow N S praising Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative that eases constipation aids digestion and assists teething. The tablets sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
David A. Anderson
New Glasgow
N.S
Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Vancouver Port Activity Surges With Record Ocean Vessels
Vancouver handled 1 540 000 tons of cargo and 716 ocean going ships totaling 3 967 000 gross tons, far surpassing 1921 figures. Lumber, grain, flour, and apples volumes rose to 225 000 000 feet, 14 460 000 bushels, 482 009 barrels, and 153 000 cases as Vancouver climbs to third on the Pacific Coast, ahead of Seattle and Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Tacoma
Green Tomato Butter and Raisin Preserve Ingredients
A vintage recipe lists ingredients for green tomato butter with raisins and nuts. It includes green tomatoes, Sandard and Sun-Maid raisins, sugar, salt, lemon, brown sugar, batter, white figs, soda, cinnamon, English walnuts, and flour. Instructions mention creaming butter and sugar, beating eggs, dissolving soda, mixing with spices and fruit, then spooning onto a greased pan and baking slowly.
Distinctive Western Town Names Draw Attention and Fame
The Brantford Expositor urges Moose Jaw to keep its distinctive name, while Regina and Kenora are noted for name changes. The Toronto Star praises unique names like Rat Portage becoming Kenora and argues avoidance of shallow replacements, valuing towns that retain personality over trendier revisions.
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Brantford Expositor
Moose Jaw
Regina
Kenora
Toronto Star
Rat Portage
Canada
Medicine Hat
Bertha M. Clay
May Agnes Fleming
Scott's Vessel Sold to Falkland Islands Government
Captain Robert F. Scott's vessel the Discovery has been purchased by the British Government of the Falkland Islands for research work in whaling in South Georgia and South Shetlands waters. The ship will be used to study stock limits migrations and numbers and reproduction rates, with additional oceanography meteorology and magnetism work. After extensive reconstruction the Discovery will likely sail next year. Eskimos of Hudson Strait offer items to spirits and leave scraps on graves.
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Robert F. Scott
Falkland Islands
South Georgia
South Shetlands
Home Office
Mental Disarmament Slogan From Japanese Official
The Montreal Gazette quotes Throsye Saito, secretary to a Japanese delegation, urging mental disarmament as essential since destroying ships alone will not suffice. The line frames disarmament as both a strategic aim and a persuasive, timely method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throsye Saito
Montreal Gazette
Uncovering Gold Goods and Fisheries Stock News
King Midas echoes with Uncle Sam noting gold riches do not guarantee contentment. Ex Governor Lowden warns half the tillable land could revert to class unless a world market absorbs surplus. Meanwhile the Fisheries Department reports 846 million fish and eggs stocked nationwide last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midas
Uncle Sam
United States
Lowden
Illinois
Hamilton Merald
Federal Department of Fisheries
Canada
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Morocco
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N.Y
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Jos
Reese
PERLY
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Edmonson
Bate
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Eagle Brand
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Bayer
Nandy
Alao Boutea
Aspirinio
Iredemare Stegletered
Caonalad
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