World Happenings Briefl y Told in Brief
Brief world items note premier Haschereau’s plan for a cancer cure radium institute in Quebec. A Dover accident kills David Wilson during ship dismantling. Stamp River Falls BC to get fish ladders for salmon spawning habitat. Yukon election not held by acclamation. London Dilly Chronicle prints over 1 million daily. Hamburg pistols found among old iron on Mimi. British Mission helps reopen White Star and Canadian Pacific offices in Moscow. Admiral De Robeck takes command of Atlantic Fleet. born 1862.
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Haschereau
Quebec
St. Vincent
Dover
David Wilson
Hirkenhead
Stamp River Falls
B.C
Great Central Lake
Vancouver
Yukon
Ass Didatas
Lake Soap Factory to Start Near Rich Siberian Lake
A lake discovered in Siberia yields water rich in carbonate of soda enabling the establishment of a soap factory nearby. The plant aims to harness the mineral content for high grade soap production.
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Siberia
Irritable People Linked To Nervous Weakness And Blood Health
An analysis links irritability to nervous strain and poor blood, warning of worsening conditions without treatment. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a blood tonic addressing nerve health and potential anaemia, with a testimonial from Kenneth N. McDonald praising weight gain, renewed energy, and better sleep after months of use. Available through dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Uniesa
Itis
Willams
Kenneth N
Dr. Williams
Raffles for Charity Bazaars Clarified by Ontario Police
General Victor Williams outlines Canadian law on raffles at bazaars held for religious or charitable objects. Police and municipal authorities must grant permission, ensure tickets are sold after items are offered, and keep raffle values under fifty dollars. Officers should verify local approval and consult the Crown Attorney if in doubt.
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Victor Wiliams
Ontario Police
Canada
General Wiliams
Cty
Attorney General's Department
Police instruction on enforcing federal law across Canada
An Ontario police directive explains officers must encourage lawful conduct at bazaars and report any violations to the County Crown Attorney. The guidance, applicable nationwide, emphasizes compliance and proper steps if rules are disregarded, and will be circulated to police chiefs and high constables.
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Ontario
Canada
Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor Ad Praised
The ad touts pain free corn removal with Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor costing a quarter and promises easy results. It warns to refuse substitutes while noting a wheat shipment boost from Western Canada to Japan as stated by a visiting Alberta grain firm director.
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Putnam
Japan
Canada
Alberta
Whalls Catarril Medicine Promises Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Whalls Catarril Medicine as strengthening the system to resist frequent colds in the head. It warns repeated acute catarrh may become chronic and claims the remedy acts through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore nasal conditions. Sold by all druggists with circulars from El Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Whall
EL. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohig
Reduction in Foreclosures on Southern Alberta Farms
A notable drop in farm foreclosures across Southern Alberta follows recent provincial legislation. The report notes legislative action contributing to the easing of debt pressure and improved farming stability for the region.
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Alberta
A Remedy for Earache in Simple Home Remedy
A brief note on earache relief suggests using a few drops on a piece of lint or medicated cotton placed in the ear. The piece mentions Dr Thomas electrical offering a simple remedy and ends with a humorous exchange about fate and daily trips down Main Street.
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Thomas
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Cited in Everett Testimony
Mrs. J. M. Sinbert of Everett Washington says she could hardly stand due to back pain but after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels first rate again and now recommends it to others. The ad emphasizes relief from female troubles and back or nervous issues.
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Everett
Washington
Hart
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mra
J. M. Sinbert
High St
Suction Gas Lorry Enables Fuel Flex for War Use
A British firm markets a three ton lorry powered by suction gas. A steam generator heated by exhaust produces gas that is scrubbed and fed to the engine. Tests with anthracite show about twelve mph with a working cost under one third of petrol. Designed for petrol scarce regions with available solid fuels.
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Great Britain
Memorial unveiled for first war victim Peugot near Joncherey
French Premier M Poincare attended the unveiling at Montbelliard near Selfont to honor Corporal Peugot, the first war casualty killed by a German cavalry patrol at Joncherey on August 2, 1914. He warned Germany cannot escape history’s judgment as memories of the incident return.
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M. Poincare
Montbellard
Selfort
Peugot
Joncherey
Germany
Canadian Trade with Mexico Trade Commissioner Appointments
The Canadian Government will appoint a trade commissioner and an assistant trade commissioner to study opportunities for Canadian trade in Mexico. The Order-in-Council cites that Mexico offers a field for organizing and extending healthy trade relations between the two countries.
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Mexico
Canada
New Irrigation District Forms in Alta County
Farmers east of Retlaw in Alta form the New Weeat Irrigation District aimed at about 4700 irrigable acres. Construction work is to begin this summer to ensure water is available for next season.
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Retlaw
Alta
Weeat
Experimenter Blacklisted for Rapid Fire Tree Cutting
Rudolph Mayer, an experimenter, was placed on the forest service blacklist for felling trees at Castlebrook Washington using a red hot wire and a rapid fire gun. The wire scorched a cedar trunk and started a fire spreading to nearby pitchy timber, while the gun aimed across trunks tore chunks from adjacent trees and alarmed lumberjacks miles away.
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Castlebrook
Wash
Rudolph Mayer
Forest Service
Mayer
The Eclectric Oil A Versatile Remedy Ad
A nineteenth century remedy claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil treats cuts bruises burns and rheumatic pains for both humans and horses. The advertisement asserts the product cures many ailments and has aided many friends over fifty years.
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Thomas
Automobiles Expand Use in Japan Despite High Taxes
Automobiles grow rapidly in Japan despite a yearly tax from about 400 to 1600, plus poor roads and slow business. The rise is especially evident in hire cars in Tokio and Yokohama, with charges near four dollars an hour.
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Japan
Tokio
Yokohama
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London Dilly Chronicle
Ila
Mimi
Hamburg
Naples
Reuter
Moscow
Af the
White Star
John de Robeck
Chas. Madden
John
BAYER
Searie
Bexasea
N. UL US
Dian
Pather
Gillett Company Limited
Mnnpsa
Toronto
Monracin
Brechans
Wir
Wrought Iron Range Co of Canada
King St. W
America
Dow
HR. Clay Glover Co., Inc
New York
U.bla
Ua As
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