World Happenings Briefly Told From 1922 Era
A collage of short items includes Australia eclipse plans and a run down of criminal patrols in New York. Reports note timber losses on the Arrowhead branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway valued at 99000 and a U.S. import ban on horsehair items. Egyptian preferential trade status shifts and a sunrise of public health alerts in Derbyshire relate. Also mentioned are a royal procession for a bulldog and a Westminster Abbey model for a Berlin film set, with domestic remedies and a worm powder promotion.
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Arrowhead
Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
Dust From Other Worlds Rumored in England Findings by Dr Owens
Scientist Dr Owens, adviser on atmospheric pollution, reports dust floating over England may originate outside Earth. Microscopic photos show round, transparent particles. While volcanic origin is possible, the dust may come from outer space. He cites German dust blown over the North Sea reaching the east coast.
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England
Owens
Meteorological Office
Germany
North Sea
Treatment for frost bite and chilblains with Eclectice Oil
Frost bite and chilblains result from extreme cold and exposure. Dr Thomas Eclectice Oil is promoted as an excellent preparation that relieves pain quickly and is simple to apply, offering prompt action against winter injuries.
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Thomas
Worth Noting Knickerbocker disaster aid from Roumanian children
A gift of 3 in Roumanian money arrived from a village near Bucharest. The funds were sent to aid children and families left destitute by the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster in Washington. The gesture reflects how the calamity united American and foreign sympathy, with children contributing from their limited means.
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Roumanian Nooey
Bucharest
Washington
Christian Science Monitor
Aged one hundred Auatriag burglar arrested
A centenarian burglar was seized after being found inside an uninhabited house where he had lived for two weeks, reportedly drinking cellar wines during his stay.
Modern tonic treatment for stomach trouble
Old methods are discarded as ineffective. Toning the stomach restores appetite and reduces pain and gas. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a blood tonic that supports digestive organs. A testimonial from Mrs Joseph Leclerc claims five to six weeks of use improved her indigestion significantly. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 50c a box or six for $2.50.
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Williams
Joseph Leclerc
Wellington
Pell
Dr. Williams
Copper coins blamed on penny-in-the-stor machines
English tradesmen face serious inconvenience from the short age of copper coins, blamed on penny-in-the-stor machines. The text notes infants commonly suffer worms and promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy.
Brands Renewal Push In Saskatchewan Counties
Saskatchewan authorities report renewed brand licenses due by December 31, 1922 as 1916 and 1918 allotments expire. W F Windealt notes cattle brands confer prima facie ownership in court while a first offence under the Brands Act carries a minimum $5 fine though maximum is $200.
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Saskatchewan
Goodwater
W. F. Windealt
Brands
Department of Agriculture
Newspapers Help In Solving Problems at Ottawa Convention
Minister of the Interior Chas Stewart told the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association that weekly papers aid public opinion and immigration work. He praised Freuch as president and urged nationwide coordination to improve immigrant settlement and rural communications. Stewart lauded editors as essential home-town guides and community leaders.
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Ottawa
Chas, Stewart
Interior
Freuch
Dominion
Alberta
Canada
Ontario
Returned Soldiers
Weekly
Press of
Stewart
Hils
Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia
Minard's Liniment is praised for neuralgia relief while noting a need for telephone operators in Egypt to speak English French Italian Greek and Arabic. The item blends medicinal claim with a language requirement for workers in Egypt.
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Minard
Egypt
The Most Desirable Immigrant Young Man Has Many Advantages
The article argues that youthful immigrants offer greater value to a Dominion than older entrants. It notes maturity brings assimilation challenges, while youth promises many years of usefulness and easier molding in a new country.
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Ake
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Cramps and More
A vintage advertisement touts Nerviline as the cure for cramps, stomach gas, diarrhea, and related ailments with a retail price of thirty five cents per bottle. It claims swift relief from sudden pains and other complaints including catarrh and sore throat, available in all stores selling medicines.
A Recipe for Whitewash Slai ce for Squid T
A historical recipe describes whitewash preparation by mixing one half bushel of fresh wine with boiling water to steam, straining squid, dissolving seven pounds salt, adding three pounds ground rice boiled to a paste, melt one pound white glue, then add five gallons hot water and let stand several days before use.
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Dec
Sorne
Pollowsi Oh Pree
F. Dalley Company OF Canada Limited
Hamilton
Lieutenant Bennet
Ross Smith
Queen's” Hall
Parliament House
Melbourne
Board of Agriculture
Derbyshire
House of Commons
Cy.a. Chant
Automiscal
The
Univers of Toronto
Ainstein
Australia
Police Department
New York
Yarmouth
N.S
Yarmouth ‘Athletic Association
Western Nova Scotia
Joseph L. Leblanc
ACAD
N.S. South Shore
Westminster’ Abbey
Berlin
Sap Temple & Remedy
Iolloway
Haydn
Dr. Owens
Cath
Portia
Thore
Dandrwf
Bayer
Bayer Company
Dayar Cross
Minister of Interior
Custer
Carter
Cutter Laboratory
Becksley
U.S
Calfornia B
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