War memorial collapse in Theux kills two mores
A war memorial in Theux collapsed two days after unveiling in Paria, killing two and injuring one. A seven foot walnut grandfather clock with Westminster chimes from Europe was headed to sale in London Ontario for 385 dollars. T. A. Stewart, 13, died at St Luke's Home Vancouver. he helped build the Canadian Pacific main line and served in Riel and South African wars.
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Theux
Paria
Westminster
Europe
London
T. A. Stewart
St Luke's
Vancouver
Aotlan
Congress
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
This Woman's Recovery From Ills Through Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs Henry Janke of Ches Fy Ontario shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes severe side pains and fatigue before using the remedy, noting four bottles restored her strength, allowed her to do housework and farm tasks, and that she plans to recommend it to friends as a health aid for women. The letter presents claims of relief and motherhood with ongoing use of the product.
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Lydia
Sam
Henry Janke
R. R. No
Ches- Fy
Ontario
EB Pinkham
Men Shorter On Mountains Inch and a Half Difference
Experimental results from Moose on altitude show a man may be an inch and a half shorter at Monte Rosa summit than in the valley. Monte Junsa reaches 15 215 feet. Shortening is due to exertion and daily stature fluctuation.
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Monte Rosa
Monte Junsa
Alpe
Would Not Be Without Baby's Own Tablets
A dividend home remedy advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as essential for infants. It claims they regulate bowels and stomachs, relieve constipation and indigestion, and promote health. A testimonial from Mrs. Nobles of Ecum Secum supports the product, sold at 25 cents per box by doctors and dealers of Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, On
The Schools Go On Despite Harassment and Shortcomings
Teachers endure impediments and physical shortages with steadfast devotion, keeping schools operating amid adversity. This reflects a community commitment to education despite harsh conditions and challenges in the profession.
Minards Liniment and a Rich Silver Vein Report
A collection of notes on discipline and effort by Jack Millis urges perseverance to gain true success. It mentions Minard's Liniment for cows and a new rich silver vein at Inverell New South Wales with ore yields up to 376 ounces per ton.
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Jack Millis
Australia
Inverell
New South Wales
Direct Wireless Link Australia to England Scheme Submited
Premier Hughes announced detailed plans for a direct wireless system linking Australia with the United Kingdom and Canada. The Commonwealth and Amalgamated Wireless Co will finance and control the project, with main trunk stations built within two years and rates set at about two thirds of current charges.
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Hughes
Tim. Hughes
Australian House of Representatives
Australia
United Kingdom
Reuters Melbourne
Commonwealth
Amalgamated Wireless Company
Commonwealth and Amalgamated Company
Canada
Boots and Shoes Industry in Canada 1919 1920 21
In 1919 about 95 percent of boots and shoes sold in Canada were made domestically. Canadian factories produced 19,160,749 pairs valued at $63,219,129 at factory selling price. For 1920 21 imports valued at $2,210,127 with experts at $1,441,598.
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Canada
You May Be Ill To Night Have You a Remedy
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a fast remedy for disordered stomach cramps and acute indigestion. It claims twenty drops in sweetened water ease pain and aid sleep, suitable for internal or external use, with a 35¢ bottle sold widely. Also a brief anecdote and a line praising Dr Phonias Electric Oil as a trusted, curative oil blend.
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Phonias Eielectric Ol
Warships repurposed as fish drying factory at Port Etienne
M Albert Sarraut, at the Washington Conference, may ponder reuse ideas for old battleships after touring French colonies. He saw at Port Etienne the cruiser Chasseleur Loubat serving as a fish drying deck, with sixty tons dried per batch as Port Etienne grows its dried fish trade. Christine Nilssen, renowned opera soprano, died in Copenhagen on November 22.
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Port Euenns
M. Albert Sarraut
Washington
America
Port Etienne
Chasseloup Loubat
Port -Edenne
Chasseleur Loubat
Saskatchewan Leads Canada Scouts Enrollment Rise
Saskatchewan now has about 13,000 Boy Scouts with 4,000 enrolled since last May. The province leads Canada in total Scouts and in enrollment during the past six months, per Ottawa headquarters figures.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Ottawa
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Blood Action
Those in a run down condition notice catarrh worsens. medicine claims to be constitutional and acts through the blood to reduce inflammation on mucous surfaces. Circulars free from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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A. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Last of the Battleships and Naval Progress
The Kaga, a 29,900 ton Japanese battleship, was launched at Kobe with armament and armor reflecting wartime lessons. The Maryland, 33,590 tons, completed final tests, while the West Virginia of the same class was launched at Newport News. These may be the last battleship events for years, signaling the end of an era. The piece also notes Ready-made Medicine with Dr Thomas Electric Oil and various light humor items. The Dutch view a stork nest on homes as a sign of fortune and a remark on wasted time explains some human behavior.
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Kobe
Maryland
West Virginia
Newport News
New York Globe
Green Canton crepe dress with black velvet cape
Describes a green Canton crepe dress with a black satin roll collar and black stitching. The matching cape is black velvet lined with green Canton crepe, trimmed by a black fox fur collar and edged with stitching. Also mentions Mother Graves worm remedy and a cattle shipment train to Britain from Matador ranch.
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Britain
Matador
Wiseton
England
British Isles
Spectacles Origin Story and Priceless Platinum Tale
A historic note traces platinum from being discarded as a worthless by-product to its current high value, and credits the first spectacles to Alexander de Spina, a Florentine monk who lived in the late 1200s.
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Alexander de Spina
Florence
Canada Fur Values Lead In 1919 20 Season Muskrat Top Band
Canada reported furs worth more than 21 million dollars for the 1919 1920 season with Ontario contributing the largest share and Quebec second. Muskrat furs were first in value at about 6 million dollars, followed by beaver, marten, mink, silver fox, red fox, ermine, and skunk.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Catarrhozone Promises Relief for Breathing Ailments
Advertises Catarrhozone as a chest inhaler treating catarrh bronchitis and weak throats. Claims the inhaler delivers healing substances directly to breathing organs, avoiding stomach meds. Targets general winter ailments with sizes priced at 1.00 for large, 0.05 small, 0.25 sample, available through Calarrhozone Co. of Montreal.
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Calarrhozone Cgo
Montreal
Must Be 18 To Drive In Illinois Affects Licenses
The notice states no person under 18 may drive for hire in Illinois and that any operator of a motor vehicle for compensation must hold a chauffeur's license. It also notes Arabian buildings lack decoration aside from doorways.
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Ilinois
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