British education views clash with U. S. system in Briniol speech
In Briniol an election speech praises the British public school system while contrasting it with the United States system. The British special service squadron tours the world aboard a 307 lay crude, en route to Plymouth with Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Field commanding. The fleet sails to San Francisco for July 4 as Canada, Alberta and prairie districts loom large for farmers next year.
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Pressier Caldwin
Briniol
United States
Sary Wilels
Hax
Plymouth
Sir Frederick Field
San Francisco
Canada
Prairie
PB. W. Clark
Canada Colonization Association
Trenton
Missouri
Winnipeg
Baskatcbewsn Agiitks
Toronto
J. H. Grischie
England
Chivela
The Need of the Hour for Canadian Businessmen
A Toronto economist urges Montreal business leaders to unite views on the economy. He warns of widespread division and calls for practical steps: cut inventories, reduce debt, conserve cash, and restore confidence and efficiency. The message emphasizes honest, fundamental industry and service.
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Roger W. Habeas
Toronto
Montreal
Sabson
Pabson
Meane Little to Average Parson But Important to Navy
Robert J. McLaughlin argues high speed aeroplane flight holds navy significance beyond spectacle. He notes a plane at 6,000 feet cruising Manhattan would be hard to hit from Columbus Circle, while at speed it could strike warships with immunity. The piece cites a 6,900 RPM limit, blade tip speeds of 2,560 feet per second, and extreme blade stresses that threaten wooden propellers.
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The
New York Sun
Robert J. McLaughlin
Navy
Manhattan
Wear
Columbus Circle
Plaza Hotel
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Shine for Women
A 35 cent hair tonic claims to restore neglected scalps and stop falling hair with Danderine. It purports to tone, invigorate, and add gloss, body, and youthful beauty, claiming a non greasy formula for the scalp and hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lifeleas
Conference on Immigration at Dominion meeting
Representatives from seven of nine provinces, the Transportation Company, and the Department of Immigration and Colonization discussed Canada’s immigration opportunities. The conference urged expansion of settlement in farms and industrial sectors including lumber, mining, and fishing, aiming to boost immigration activities nationwide.
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Jus. A. Rebb
Transportation Company
Department of Immigration and Colonization
Canada
Wie Dewi Omer
Twigrives
Dominion
Canadian Farm Wins Silver Wilder Medal for Lobo Apple
The Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa has earned the Silver Wilder Medal from the American Pomological Society for the Lobo apple. The Lobo, a McIntosh progeny, matures earlier, extending the season and showing strong promise in Ontario Quebec and New Jersey. This marks the sixth Silver Wilder Medal awarded to the farm for new fruits.
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American
Bomological Society
North America
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
New Jersey
American Pomotogical Society
Nova Scotian Describes Back Pain Relief After Troubles
A Nova Scotian recounts overcoming back pain and chest soreness. She details her struggles, steps taken, and relief gained through persistent care and practical remedies, offering encouragement to readers facing similar discomfort.
Nerviline touted as top cold and chest relief remedy
Windsor Nova Scotia resident Nisa Lucy Mosher endorses Nerviline for cold and chest tightness. She claims fourteen remedies failed until Nerviline, used as a topical rub and gargle, brought full relief. The advertisement promotes Nerviline as a powerful preventive for minor illnesses and urges readers to get a small bottle today.
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Nisa Lucy Mosher
Windsor
N.S
Wonderful Atoms and Their Tiny Nucleus
The piece explains atoms are minuscule, invisible to ordinary microscopes, and historically studied for over a century. It describes the nucleus as a central positive core with negative electrons orbiting, likening the structure to a solar system with many potential electrons.
Backache caused by thin blood not kidneys
Article urges that backache stems from blood quality, not kidney trouble, claiming Tar Williams Pink Pills build blood and nourish nerves to relieve pain. It notes medical authorities rarely link back pain to kidneys and promotes mail order purchase at 56 cents per box.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Wieiams
Mr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Gnt
Old Julia Sells Flowers Fifty-One Years at Camden Station
Julia Duan aged 71 has spent 51 years selling flowers at College Street Station Camden Town London in the doorway to the booking offices. The North London Railway Company has privileged her ongoing small trade and she is described as one of the most chatty of London’s old flower sellers.
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Julia Duan
College Street Station
Camden Town
London
England
North London Railway Company
Julia
Boy Suggests Cheap Chicken Dinner at Feed Store
A boy offers a quip about chicken dinners costing fifteen cents at a feed store, joking with his father. The exchange mentions a child’s energy use relative to weight between ages nine and thirteen, followed by an ad-like reference to Minard's Luniment for Dandruff.
Canada Dominates World Wheat Exports in 1923
Canada led global wheat and flour exports in the 1922 23 grain year with 728 million bushels, accounting for two fifths of a 696 million bushel leading-country total. The United Kingdom emerged as Canada’s top customer, receiving 174 million bushels, with notable shipments also to Belgium France Greece Italy Japan and the Netherlands.
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Canada
International Institute of Agriculture
United States
Argentina
Australia
India
United Kingdom
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Belgium
France
Greece
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
Medical Hero Honored for Pioneering X ray Safety
Dr Charles Vaillant, a French physician, perfected X ray safety despite severe burns and loss of a finger. He endured thirteen operations since 1919 yet continued work. Paris honors include the Legion of Honor, Carnegie Hero Medal, and a City of Paris gold medal.
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Charles Vaillant
Canadian Exhibition Train Tour Moves to London England
Canadian exhibition train now in Paris likely to visit London before returning home. Advised by many Canadian manufacturers whose goods form part of the display. The train, supported by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in London, has been presented at the Imperial Conference. It is understood the delegation is sympathetic, and the train will tour Britain after France.
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Lin
Good Year for British Columbia Lumber Industry
The British Columbia lumber production for the first eight months of 1923 rose twenty percent versus the best previous record, signaling a peak year for the province’s timber industry and likely strong demand for seating at industry events.
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B.C
British Columbia
Wrong Planes Mention Sparks Classroom Chorus
The schoolmaster notes the phrase mention of three principal planes and the class responds with a thunderous chorus naming mono plane, biplane, seaplane.
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promoted for Ailments and Scrapes
An old advertisement extols Dr Thomas Electric Oil for cuts scratches bruises sore throat chest and similar ailments. It claims wide community recognition and urges a bottle in every medicine chest for emergencies.
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Dr. Thomas
Conversation on Baseball Signals and Monastic Possessions
A fragment discusses a baseball signal exchange about what to throw next and notes guards on allowed items. It also mentions monks in the middle ages possessing no personal articles.
Talking Movies A New Camera Synchronizes Sound
Dr. Leo DeForest, inventor of the three electrode audtion, spoke in Chicago about a camera developed to photograph sound alongside moving pictures. He predicted a demonstration soon and claimed nothing essential in radio work is impossible.
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Leo DeForest
Chicago
History of the Orkney Islands and Norse links
The Orkney Islands lie off Scotland with seventy islands, about half inhabited. Four islands host lighthouse attendants. Orkneys join with Shetland to send one MP. Once Orcades, Norse origin likely from Orkin seal and ey island. Denmark pledged them as security in 1468. they became Scottish. Scapa Flow served as German fleet internment site in 1918. Mainland is largest, Kirkwall town core with about 4,600 residents.
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Orkney Islands
Scotigand
Orkney
Shetland
Orkneys
Denmark
James III
Scotland
Scapa Flow
Kirkwall
Cardioscope Invention Aids Heart Study By Dr D S Allen
Cardioscope advances heart research by Dr D S Allen. A small microscope projects light into an incision over the heart to view heart action without harm. The method promises valuable information on valve widening or narrowing and heart function.
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D.S. Allen
H. Lilenthal
Remembrance Is Needed Says Lloyd George
The London Daily Telegraph argues that forgetting the war would hurt the common good. It urges meaningful remembrance over forgetfulness, criticizing those who cannot bear to think of suffering yet avoid aiding others.
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Lloyd George
London Daily Telegraph
Grain Trade Projections for Vancouver and Abroad
Figures from the Vancouver Merchants' Exchange show the city will handle 160,000,000 bunkels of grain destined for the United Kingdom and the Orient before year end. About 30,000,000 wooden boxes are needed yearly to pack the fruit crops of Florida and California.
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Vancouver
United Kingdom
Orient
Florida
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Columbia
Alberta
Charles Stewart
Charles Camsell
Anindng
Germany
Shywas
Dodds
Mwai
Conference On Immigration
Holloway
Lila
Minard
Wikler
Dandruff
Worl
Britain
Francs
Arees
Carter
Imperial Tobacco Company. of Canada Limited
California
Nathan Levativa
the Orkneys
Dr. Chase
Justin
Ene Resiere
Edmanson
Bales A Ce
Limi
Aia
Dominion Express
Crete
LeClerc
Itaveritees
Vaowrar
Vaut
Tanoata
Pau Bagree West
Mowtakat
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