World Happenings Briefly Told
A collage of early 20th century items notes San Luis Potosi women gaining franchise by a legislative measure, a New Jersey opener for Prohibition act reform, and grazing rents in western school lands staying low for another year. It mentions Captain George Chanor of the Great War, Canadian sugar price increases, and German living costs rising. Also noted are a Pioneer party heading to Australia, a Aden Water Indian sending pelts for bounty, and a British university women project planning a long term Chelsea embankment lease for foreign women graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New Jersey
George Chanor
Pierre
Miquelon
Snear
Las Dean
Avante
Limited
Canada
British Federation of University Woemn
Crosby Hall
Chelsea Embankment
Wonderful Damascene Work Described and Its History
Damascus hand looms weave beautiful fabrics and inlaid blades. The article recalls Damascus city crafts from Crusades era, noting stone mortars, draw-bos, and hand looms turning colored fabrics. It mentions Tamerlane’s raids in 1299, swordmakers, and the famed inlay artistry in metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Europe
Asia
Tamerlane
Tartar
Demascus
Nerviline advertised as quick relief bottle
An advert claims a thirty five cent Nerviline bottle relieves cramps stomach gas diarrhea and neuralgia for pain and discomfort, highlighting its value and urging purchase in stores nationwide. It also oddly mentions vocabulary expectations and a Salem Oregon lecture by Dr Carl G Downey of Willamette University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeger
Lexeliers’ Institute
Salem
Oregon
Carl G. Downey
Willamette Univer
Railroads and Motors In a Sear Ute
Railroads and motors are contrasted as the Ute Pennsylvania Railroad carried 152,000,000 without killing one. In the same year 12,500 people in the United States were killed by automobiles. Mothers know when children suffer from worms and that prompt remedies are needed. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised to drive worms from the system and aid the child’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United States
Dairying Growth Highlights Manitoba Province
Manitoba dairy industry has expanded rapidly with 26,400 of the province’s 61,000 farmers now producing milk and cream. This surge marks a notable shift toward intensified dairy activity amid broader agricultural progress and regional market development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Marthur Says Works Easy Now After Rheumatism
David A McArthur of Calgary Alberta praises Tantac for relieving chronic rheumatic pain and toothache after he suffered two years of severe trouble. He credits the medicine with ending his misery and recommends it to others. Tantac is sold by druggists with over 3emifion bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantac
David A. McnArthur
Ave. E. West
Calgary
Alberta
National Hotel
Britain’s Arable Land Reduction Since 1938
The arable area of Great Britain has steadily fallen since 1938, with land under plow hardly larger than prewar levels. A ministry report notes little change in total crops and grass from 1922 to recent years, citing 26,025,000 acres in 1922 versus 26,140,000 in 1837, while temporary cropland declined about 10,000 acres and permanent grass rose by 189,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ministry of Agriculture
Baby's Own Tablets Promise Restful Sleep For Children
Advertises Baby's Own Tablets as a gentle laxative that regulates bowels relieves colic and indigestion and promotes healthy sleep for children including newborns. Claims 20 cents a box with safe pharmaceutical assurances and distribution by Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
New York Health Chief Urges Daily Fish Dinners
New York Health Commissioner Copeland urges Americans to make every day a fish day citing health benefits. He says the public eats too much mel meal and schools teach children to value everything except how to eat properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Copeland
Help Wanted Small Boy to the Preacher
A short, rustic plea from a boy asking a preacher to pray for snow. The dialogue centers on a new sled and the boy’s request, reflecting a quaint, conversational tone. No additional facts or names beyond the implied characters are present.
Your Teeth Prophylaxis Pushes Preventive Dental Care
A historical piece urges prevention after a dirigible crash lessons, advocating frequent thorough dental cleaning. It emphasizes polishing rough enamel, timely fillings, removing stains, smoothing contacts, and maintaining proper bite to avoid decay and gum trouble.
Cascarets Digestive Candy Ad Copy
A historical advertisement claims Cascarets clean out bowels without cramping or distress. It markets relief from sick headaches biliousness gases indigestion sour stomach and similar discomforts by morning. Promotes as the nicest physic on earth for grown ups and children and features a candy like taste at 10 cents a box.
King Arms Inn Eltham Closed For Road Widening
The historic King s Arms Jon at Eltham, famed as a stop for highwaymen including Tick Turpin, will be demolished for road widening. The two story timbered inn with a haunted room and rumored subterranean passage to the church is being removed to make way for a modern name sake nearby. The Presbyterians in China are the largest Protestant group, with 87 332 adherents, outnumbering 29 000 Congregationalists and the Methodists by about 30 000.
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Tick Turpin
King’s Arms
Eltham
Londone
Folkestone
China
Quote on John Wanamaker and work ethic in Iowa Journal
George W. Stull praises John Wanamaker stating he was always at work on time. He argues youth must adopt this habit or fail. The Otawas Journal features a quip describing a guai as a man who laughs at the world with ears to his eyes.
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George W. Stull
John Wanamaker
Ottaws Journal
Four British Young Farmers Prize Winners to Attend Alberta Courses
President Beatty of the CPR awards a full summer course at Alberta agricultural schools to four prize winners from the British Isles and Western Canada branch clubs. The program may become an annual award. Saskatchewan clubs grew from 460 in 1913 to 30,000 in 1921, Manitoba rising from seven to 1,500 clubs with 25,000 members. The four youths will arrive in Canada in May to start the Alberta course.
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Beatty
C.P.R
Agricultural Schools of
Alberta
Young Farmers’ Clubs of
Great Britain
British Isles
Canada
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta Agricultural Schools
Unfit to Live Must Die Verdict and Odd Ad Snippet
A satirical piece notes that a verdict deemed unfit to live must die, referencing Putnam's Extractor with a wink at its reliability. The ad claims 25 cents at dealers and features a quip about an astronomer and a star fall remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam’s
Pearson
Hale’s Catarrh Medicine Ad Thoroughly Described
An advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional treatment. It claims internal action from the blood and mucous membranes, asserting it strengthens overall health and supports Nature’s work. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Wall
D. Cheney7& Co
Toledo
Ohio
Useful Camel From Desert Bedrock Of Old World Trade
Camel serves as load carrier milk maker fabric source and shelter in hot dry regions. Herders rely on its strength endurance and hair for robes tents and clothing while children drink camel milk. Also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil praised for healing power and health claims with low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Fortune teller predicts death in a year uncertain year
A fortune-teller terrifies a man with chilling palm readings claiming he will die within a year. She cannot specify the exact year, insisting the fate remains uncertain while pressing him to fear the ominous forecast.
Charity philanthropy or self reliance in aid programs
A reflective quote from the Ottawa Journal argues against indiscriminate charity. It states that giving money to the hungry can pauperize them and that the aim of sound philanthropy is to help people earn their own dinner, build self respect, and strengthen self containment.
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Ottawa Journal
Excellent for Croupy Children and Family Remedy
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Thames electric Oil as relief for croup sore throat chest earache rheumatic pains cuts bruises and sprains. It extolls rapid inflammation reduction and phlegm loosening, calling the oil indispensable in the family medicine chest.
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Thames
Thomas
Echo aids ships and seas with deep ocean mapping
Dr H C Hayes told the National Academy of Science that with an echo you can determine ocean depth at any point across the 140,000,000 square miles and sail safely through dense fog with echo guidance. His remarks were delivered in New York and cited Minard's Liniment for neuralgia as a noted remedy in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hayes
National Academy of Science
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Luis Poto
Mexico
Next Jexistature
Germany
Png
News Ly 400
John Jones
Aden Water
Fort Willam
R. W. Brown
Castoria
Eeswale
Damascm
Pal Agaitrad
Canadian
Posmm Coses Company, Limited
Toronto
Marthur
Dectarea Tantac
Britain
Rea Procter McGee
Pittsburgh
Dick Turpin
Highwayman
Minard
Minard‘s Liniment
Family Medicine Chest
Dr. Chase
Dinmany
Badmanson
Dominion Express
Wilson Methods, Ltd
Dept
National Manufacturing Co
Montreal
America
Plonrer
H. Oty
Py St
U.H.A
Seigel
Brunswick
Bronswick
the Musical Muise. Sales Co
Portage Ave. E
Winnipeg
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