World Happenings and Industry News Digest
The dispatch mixes global events and regional issues from the era. Reports include emnality cases, labor disputes between Canadian exporters and employers, and talks of food supply and price movements. Notable mentions: William K Vanderbilt’s potential U.S. return, Ontario farm checks on spirituous imports, and Myron Herrick as Avro Club of America president. A Pennsylvania farmer claims hens’ laying rose 40 percent with an alarm clock in the coop. Reductions in New York coffee prices appear via auctions, with varied declines.
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Boke
Canadian Express Company
William
K. Vanderbilt
Ontario
Victures
Srantivmd
Orttari
Vla
United “Farmers of
Nntario
Lon. Ale
Drury
Myron
T. Herrick
Francds
Avro Club of America
Jefferson de Mong Thompson
New York State Prison Committee
Sing Sig
Death Lifts Its Veil as Greek Royal Chamberlain Ends Life
An inquest into Demetrius Fugalas’s death reveals his devotion to King Alexander of Greece. The chauffeur, once close to the king, is described as inseparable and served as the royal sedan chair in the hills and on night drives. Following Constantine’s rise, Fugalas proclaims I am going to join my King and shoots himself after a final conference with the king’s entourage and the new regime.
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Olen Fife
Tailta
Demetrius
Fugalas
Alexander
Greece
Fugatas
Mlle
Manos
Constantine
The Man With Asthma Seeks Relief With Remedy Passage
A fragmented account describes a man suffering chronic asthma and enduring unrest. It references using a remedy called Asthma Remedy and Enorgavhat claiming complete relief, with the user noting personal improvement when used faithfully.
Racial Bias and Animal Folklore in Food Beliefs
A ethnographic note describes a Chinese table custom where a specific alo species is reared for meals. It also claims that black dogs are preferred for their believed higher nutritional value, compared to lighter colored animals.
Itch Cured in Thirty Minutes Claims by Vendor
An advertised remedy named Wolfords Sanitary Botion promises cure of Itch and related skin conditions in 30 minutes. The product targets seabies, prairie scratches, Texas Itch, and other skin complaints, sold by druggists with bold claims and dubious terminology.
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Wolfords
Texas
Berlin fights disarmament limits with stubborn claims
The Berlin government presses to limit treaty obligations under the Versailles terms and Spa protocol arguing only minimal German fortifications are needed. Military leaders counter that dismantled defenses remain valuable and argue for strict adherence, including naval passage rights through the Roel.
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Berlin
Spa
Koverpuien
Salkt
Othe
Tee
Gernay
von Ssteckt
Roel “Aval
Liverpool
Albatross Cogs and Sailors Value Their Parts
The cogs of the albatross average about a pound in weight and are highly valued by sailors when obtainable.
Do Not Like Blue According to a French Scientist
A French scientist notes fresher blue decor repels flies. Blue rooms, perfumed with the right scent, deter flies. lavender oil is ineffective. Equal parts oil and water in a spray may make flies disappear. Geranium, heliotrope, lilac, and white clover deter flies, as do honeysuckle and hope blossoms.
How to Be Healthy During the Winter
An old antidote warns that blood tends to thin in winter causing anaemia like symptoms. Early signs include tiredness loss of appetite and breathlessness. The ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a preventative treatment with testimonials and mail order details for Brockville Ontario.
Praise For Canadans The Duke Addresses Canadian Club
Excellency the Duke of Devonshire spoke of the League of Nations and Canada during his tenure in Canada. He praised Canadians for their spirit in the dark days of 1914 when German advances challenged Allied lines in France. Madame Jukes Tessier moved a vote of thanks.
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Quebec
Flis K
Duke of Devonshire
League of Nations
Canada
France
Madame Jukes Tessier
England
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pill Promised to Restore Strength
A reader testimonial from Mrs. Drake of Paris reports relief from faint spells, dizziness, and shortness of breath after using Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills. She notes improved sleep and breathing, stating the pills helped her significantly and mentioning price of sea box 2 and purchase options.
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Ailora
Mirs. c. Als
Drake
Paris
Milburn
T. Milbare Co
Imited
Toronto
Unclear proverb cited about unlucky sign from lips
The text quotes an Arabic proverb suggesting that a particular mouth sign is the most unlucky emanating from human lips. It analyzes superstition and omits specific context or attribution.
Gown of color and velvet with simple style
By Gengjuge Beresford f Cixivetal the gown uses coloring tea grown textiles printed in velvet. Dominant colors Hu nia- Benta and Chinese blue with reddish outer petals. The long square-cut train falls from the shoulders and the heavy satin in new red wood hue akin to henna shows restraint in trimming.
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Gengjuge
Beresford
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $100 Reward
An advertisement asserts ALIS CAPARRH MEDICINE cures catarrh by acting on mucous membranes and strengthening health. It promises $100 reward if Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure, claiming the remedy works through constitutional treatment and begets nature’s aid. Testimonials offered from F. Chenes & Co. in Toledo.
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Hall
Afall
Alelmoiney
F of Chenes & Co
Toledo
Fight With Jinnsayy Gireen Sparks Boston Transcript Comment
In a clipped exchange from the Boston Transcript a reader asks about paying Thad a fight with Jinnsayy Gireen today and another voice questions if someone was whipped. The dialogue shows tense local chatter without full context.
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Boston Transcript
Fragmented notes on tobacco and world cities blur the page
A jumbled OCR passage mixes tobacco pricing from Leamington with fragmented reflections on Earth curvature and Europe. It touches Minard's Liniment for diphtheria and leads into scattered notes about Amsterdam, Venice, and Saint Petersburg, mentioning canals, bridges, and islands in a careless stream of miscellaneous geography.
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Cies
Europe
Ghenty
Belgium
Amsterdam
Holland
Amster
Ampsterdan
Venice
Petrograd
Origin of the Tari Word and Moorish Strait Fortress
The passage traces the origin of the word Tari to Moorish watchers at a southern fortress guarding the Straits of Gibraltar. It explains how the fortress controlled Mediterranean entrance and monitored ships, with duties tied to a tariff system, a term later entering Fagland maritime usage.
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Straits of Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Varilas
New Road Across Boundary Delayed by Early New Year
Fragmentary notes describe a border crossing opening on the Canadian side and a proposed route linking regions between Mesice and Vorida, with distant mentions of Rio de Janeiro. The text shifts to health advice urging mothers to treat worms in children using a advertised powder, claiming quick relief and no inconvenience.
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Gepcomver
Learning to be content in perilous polar regions
Fragmentary text notes a theme of contentment amid harsh polar conditions. Mentions perfume-less flowers and a person named Tigre, with garbled phrases suggesting value tied to usefulness. No clear event or identifiable entities beyond these fragments.
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Polar
Chewing Habit Can Twist The Face And Dents Dentures
A medical piece warns that improper chewing habits can deform the jaw and facial symmetry. It explains how favoring one side causes uneven muscle use, tartar buildup, and a visibly crooked profile if not corrected. Proper chewing supports healthier teeth and facial balance.
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Vilage
Dhole the Red Wild Dog of Northern India Attacks
The dhole, a red wild dog of Northern India, is described as dangerous and pack hunting. It will attack any living creature including large predators like the tiger.
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India
Women Are Changeable Men Are Monotonous
A clipped aphorism notes women are changeable while men are monotonous reflecting a dated perspective from the periodical source. The line conveys gendered generalization without broader context or events.
Manitoba Beekeeping Advocates Open Session
George Malcolm, minister of agriculture, addressed the opening session of the Manitoba Beekeepers' Association in Winnipeg. He urged rapid adoption of beekeeping as a key farm activity, stating little things will count as this industry grows.
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Manitoba
George Malcolm
Winnipeg
Electric Oil Promises Fast Relief for Sprains
An old clipping touts Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as the best remedy for sprains and bruises. It claims quick cooling of inflamed tissue, reduction of swelling and pain, and prevention of bruising discoloration.
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Thieren
Thomas
In A Drug Store. Young Lady Requesting Stamp
In a New York drug store a young lady asks for one postage stamp and inquires if it can be affixed there, as noted by the Travel Gaz in the New York Evening Post.
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New York Evening Post
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