World Happenings Briefly Told In Briefings From Across The World
Ex chief of Swift Current police Borthwick named chief of The Pasture and police departments. The Score Guards band performs for Canada on April 22 to aid war veterans. George Baldwin Selden dies at 77, pioneer of gasoline propulsion and the auto industry. German steamer Vesta explosion sinks crew losses. two dozen aboard. Maude Adams donates 300 acre Lake Ronkonkoma estate to Our Lady of the Cenacle. Dublin publicity minister cites Irish emigration suspension amid low trade and unemployment. December living costs drop seven percent. end 1921 figures lowest since 1918. Reichstag bills to destroy fortresses per Versailles terms. Montreal found liable for death of eight-year-old Lillian Manning. $665 awarded to parents. Man sues for $2,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Score Guards
Canada
Dominion
George Baldwin Selden
Rochester
Vesta
Hamburg
Lisbon
Lowestoft
Maude Adams
Peter Pan
Lake Ronkonkoma
L.I
Sisterhood of
Our Lady of the Cenacle
Dublin
New York
Ireland
United States
Reichstag
Wesel
Cologne
Coblenz
Mayence
Rheinish
Rhine
Friedrichsor
Kield
Heligoland
Montreal
Lillian Manning
Joe Manning
Manning
Grain Growers Elect Directors at Winnipeg Meeting
Five hundred delegates representing twenty six thousand shareholders attended the United Grain Growers annual meeting in Winnipeg. All retiring directors were reelected as the financial report for the year shows profits of 233,743 dollars and total current assets of the company at 5.97 dollars per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grain Growers
Winnipeg
Union Bank of Canada
W. R. Allan
H. B Shaw
John Galt
Victoria
B.C
Galt
H. B. Shaw
Saskatchewan Fish and Fish Product Value Report
The Lee Department of Labor and Industries reports Saskatchewan fish trade at 201,050 annually. White fish catch totaled 2,429,600 pounds valued at 212 pounds and 69 shillings. The scarcest marketed fish is gold eye with one ton caught valued at 240 dollars. Other commercial varieties include mullet pickerel pike sturgeon trout and tulliber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Lee Department of Labor and Industries
Nerviline Promises Fast Relief for Strained Muscles
In minor sprains the muscle strains slightly and a vigorous rub with Nerviline draws blood away to restore normal function. Nerviline’s penetrating power soothes deep seated pains and helps rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and sciatica. It claims five times the pain destroying power of average liniments. Sold everywhere 35 per bottle.
Winnipeg Plans Industrial Credits Program
The Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council announced a tentative plan to establish industrial credits similar to rural schemes. The program would loan money to small industrial firms at a rate slightly above administration costs, with an estimated 5 million dollars needed to finance the undertaking through a loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Trades, and Labor Council
Putnam’s Corn & Wart Exterminator Ad
An old advertisement touts Putnam’s Corn and Wart Exterminator as a simple, painless remedy. It promises complete corn removal with a small application, priced at 25 cents and guaranteed, with a firm warning to refuse substitutes.
The Logician and the Archdeacon Debate Premises
A witty exchange unfolds as Archbishop Whateley refuses to admit any premise, prompting the Archdeacon to joke that two and two could make four only with argument. The banter pivots on logical acceptance and the nature of proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whateley
Weather strips become long felt wants in upcoming classifying
Weather strips will soon be categorized as long felt wants, prompting consideration of fair dealings among all parties. The note suggests not harboring grudges and emphasizes paying as we go. It reflects a pragmatic view of evolving consumer needs and moral stance on debts.
Face Eczema Relief Fight Ends With Cuticura Cure
Miss Carrie H. Frisbie of Grey Dry Mills Maine describes severe facial eczema that disfigured her, caused sleepless nights and scorned remedies until Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment healed her. The ad promotes Cuticura products for toilet use and sells Soap, Talcum, with a Canadian depot listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisep
Carrie H. Frisbie
Grey, Dry Mills
Dominion
Lyrwsrs, Limited
St. Peal St. W
Montreal
Blotting Paper Made in Canada at Cornwall Mills
Canada produces blotting paper for the first time with Howard Smith Paper Mills in Cornwall Ontario. Imports previously valued at about half a million dollars yearly are now replaced by domestic production after extensive experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Howard Smith Paper Mills, Ltd
Cornwall
Ont
Pastel charmeuse dress for a young miss with roses
A shell colored charmeuse gown suited to a young girl features a simple straight across bodice that drapes over the shoulders in the latest style. Roses embellish the belt front and three diminishing folds decorate the skirt top, echoing a mother’s party frock.
Keep Little Ones Well in Winter
The piece urges using Baby's Own Tablets to regulate the stomach and bowels and to drive out colds during winter. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cts a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Editor Replies To Humorous Paragraph Submission
A contributor sent a comic paragraph for possible print. After no response, he asked if the joke arrived. The editor replied that it had arrived but had not yet been seen.
Do Not Let Worms Sicken Children With Worm Powders
Warns mothers to treat children for intestinal parasites warning that neglect can harm a child’s constitution. Miller’s Worm Powders are advertised as fast acting and safe, expelling worms without inconvenience to the infant.
Introduction of the guitar in Europe by Spaniards
The guitar entered Europe via Spanish influence, inheriting its origins from earlier Moorish craftsmanship. The instrument’s journey reflects cultural exchanges across civilizations and centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Constitutional Relief
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the tympanic tube lining. The remedy claims to act through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions, promising permanent hearing recovery if treated. Circulars free. available from all druggists. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
All Druggista
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
England Takes Bulk of Wheat Exported from Vancouver
The season's total wheat booked for export from Vancouver reaches 100000 tons with two thirds destined for England, highlighting the strong demand from that market and the scale of shipments leaving the port this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Vancouver
Immigration to Canada Nov 1921 totals 4560
The November 1921 immigration to Canada reached 4 560 with 1 404 from the British Isles, 1 747 from the United States, and 1 409 from other countries. For April to November in the fiscal year, 76 575 immigrated to the Dominion, including 25 941 British, 22 279 from the United States, and 17 355 from other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Isles
United States
Dominion
Saskatchewan Premier rejects liquor law change request
A Regina delegation urged government buyout of liquor sales in the province. Premier Martin stated the government has no intention of changing its attitude toward the present liquor law. Members of the Saskatchewan Government and other officials met with the citizens to discuss conditions across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Martin
Saskatchewan
Regina
Alberta Turkeys Sent to States During Christmas Season
Alberta shipped twenty thousand pounds of turkeys to Minneapolis and St Paul via the egg and poultry branch, part of 40,000 pounds of surplus turkeys raised by Alberta farmers. Worm infestations threaten sickly children. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator promises relief. Paris’s H Hoffman, dubbed France’s handsomest man, weighs 210 pounds with a 66 inch waist. Minard's Liniment advertised for warts and corns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Egg and Poultry
Department of Agriculture
France
H. Hoffman
Paris
Saskatchewan Revenue Reveals 1.6 Million Treasury Payment
The provincial secretary reports 1920 21 revenue totaling 1 618 930 with motor licenses at 945 783 and corporation taxes 416 684. During the year 206 joint stock companies were incorporated with 8 738 080 capital and 143 theatres are now operated in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Mineral production in British Columbia through 1921
British Columbia mineral output totals to 1921 end reach 706,192,978 dollars. Placer gold 75,944,203 lode gold 102,753,823 silver 53,668,284 lead 46,637,221 copper 161,613,861 zinc 19,896,466 miscellaneous 1,037,408 coal and coke 212,573,492 building stone brick cement 32,168,217.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Danderine Promises Hair Regrowth At Drug Stores
A short notice claims co-pents buy a bottle of Danderine at any drug store and that one application reduces dandruff and stops hair loss. It asserts every hair regains life, vigor, brightness, color, and abundance after use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ees
K. B. Borthwick
Swift Current
Financial Report
Winnipeg Planning Industrial Credits
By Marie Belmont
Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Windsor, Ont
Immigration
Minard
Garget
Dowa
Mar
Mother Graves
Revenue of
Castoria
Harold C. Shipman & CO
B.C. Minerals
Presia
Annie
Chase
Alldesiers
Edmonson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
Dominion Express
HL .Gibbs
East 71St Street
America
Pratts Poultry Regulator
Danderine
H. Clay Glover Co
West Plat Street
U.S.A
Addigasy
Cook Medicine CO
Windsor
Woon. OC
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