World Happenings Briefly Told
Mixed world items report abdication plans and royal actions. It notes the Austro-Hungarian realm, Norway and other regions, a royal dishandment, and evolving marriages. Additional items cover Canada debts, Ontario temperance laws, and a Victoria to Vancouver passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bally Mall
Corres
Vancouver
fFurkidh
Constantinople
Canada
New York
Ontario Temperance At
Victoria
Otf
Valuable Map Allegedly Made by Columbus Found in Library
A map claimed to be by Christopher Columbus and linked to his voyage discovery has been found in the National Library by M D Lac Ranelere, head of printed books. The Portuguese sixteenth century map shows Genoa port, with a landmass amid four oceans and coastlines of Europe and Africa to the Cape of Good Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
America
National Library
M.D Lac Ranelere
M. de la Boneme
Hisparne Columbus
Genua
Tke Varrh
Eureope
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Easy Now to Lose Pound a Day in Simple Way
An odd ad touts a weight loss method from Alexander Laboratory Toronto offering a painless plan with no drugs and no strenuous exercise. The text mentions a treaty-like agreement between a Foreign Minister Kalloff and an Inter-Allied commission, rewarding a 25 million gold payment to cover occupation army expenses after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Alenander Laboratoir
Toronto
Ontario
Kalloff
Inter-Allied Commission
Amatean fagae adopt policies on wheat protection
Fragmented OCR text discusses wheat farmers and policy shifts affecting home-market production. It cites world and domestic wheat outputs, costs, and fears about global supply. The passage mentions reductions in acreage and looming economic forces that could reshape American and world wheat production and price dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubernit
In Perfect Health Again From Kidney Pills Tale
A Quebec woman credibly reports recovery from years of kidney trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The St Raphael reader claims six boxes restored her health and vigor, joining others who trust the remedy for kidney issues in this periodical item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Dodd
Raphael
AL Bhichere
Vie Jong
Lied
Soviet Airman Plans Polar Flight Expedition
An Soviet airman outlines a polar expedition aiming for the North Pole with a Red Flag installation planned by September. The Rovskinskyy suite lists ten participants including scientists, with fuel and specially equipped gear described for the aerial voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Che Ror Pol
Seppenber
Rassinsky
Hasaian
Sala
Rovskinskyy
Large Shakespeare auction fetches millions in value
An London auction of Driewell Library items, led by Phillip Trascubarh Philadelphia, saw a Shakespeare folio sell for 1560 pounds and a rare 1622 copy of Rape of Lucrece for a priceless total. more than 77000 pounds already realized and higher totals expected as Dr Roxenbach paid 63000 pounds for other rare pieces. Estimates place the world population at 1.56 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Driewell Library
London
Phillip Trascubarh
Philadelphia
Roxenbach
Constipation Fae Promotes Mandrake and Butternut Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills of Mandrake and Butternut as the safest laxative. It claims they cleanse the stomach and intestines, remove waste, tone the kidneys, and permanently cure constipation. The copy warns that many pills are harsh due to mercury and mineral salts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton’s Pills Instant Relief Sold by The Catarrhozom Co
An advertisement touts Dr Hamiltons Pills Instant Relief as gentle and effective. It claims availability at all dealers and lists a price of 2c per box or five for a dollar, with promotion by The Catarrhozom Co of Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minlail
Agax
Dr. Hamilton
Lim
Catarrhozom Co
Montreal
McKims Directory Of Canadian Publications Spotlights Shifts
McKims Directory Of Canadian Publications notes daily newspapers fell from 121 to 145 and weeklies from 142 to 975 this year while monthly and semi weekly titles rose modestly. The Seventeen Edition, the fully detailed directory, lists publications by province with circulation and geography data. Published by A McKim Limited in Montreal, it serves advertisers with condensed lists and language publications. Price is $4. Copies available at McKim offices in Montreal and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Meiin
Whief
Newfoundland
Dalhy
Coun Hes
Sunt Speciale
Down
Villi
McKinry
Doe
Specie Knowledge
A. McKim, ‘Limited
Mal II
Hslog Agaiey Tne
Cateaury
Mehvin
Fotonta
Winnie
England
Oslo St
Wuc
Twin brothers set lifelong coincidence record in Devon
Two brothers born near Barnstaple Devon, in ISA, established a rare coincidence streak. They started work together twelve years ago in Wales as moulders and have worked side by side in the same trade ever since. They married on the same day and live next door to their mother with a long reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivham
John Webber
Nea Bartamaple
Devon
Isa
Io Wales
Sidgat
Totfh
Tne
Dun Hather
Pershing to Retire at Sixty Four Years Old This Fall
General Pershing seen returning to duty after a long European tour. He will turn 64 on September 13 and exit active service unless Congress acts to extend the age limit. Saskatchewan to be represented at Toronto and Chicago exhibitions. Saskatchewan Livestock Board in Regina votes on the plan. Cyclone tracks map into Southern Canada and the U S. Minard’s Ointment advertised for cord relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Europe
Congress
Saskatchewan
Toronto
Chicago
Saskatchewan Livestock Board
Regina
Lightnin' live at Walker Theatre in Winnipeg
A record breaking run keeps the comedy on through Easter week at the Walker Theatre Winnipeg with apotal matinees and thousands expected to be turned away. The company then moves to Saskatoon and Regina for three day standees before heading to London next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightnin
Winnipeg
Behtala
Walker Theatre
Winnimee
Harry
Nll
Saska-toon
Empire Theatre
Regina Theatre
Regina
Str
Forbis-Robertson
Bint Jones
Vau Devide
Reno
Lightpia
Cahorsia-Nevada
Catarrhozone and other health notes from old ads
An array of vintage health and patent medicine ads discusses CATARRHOZONE touted to cure catarrh, sore throat, colds, and coughs, with price points and mail order from Montreal. Other items praise Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil for farm use, child and animal ailments, and a new Los Angeles gas for airships. A grim note mentions firing squads for death row inmates.
Anuric Tablets Backed By Patient Testimonial
A Toronto reader endorses Doctor Pierce's Anuric Tablets for kidney and bladder relief. The testimonial cites congested kidneys, back pain, and burning sensations improving after using Anuric. Includes request for trial package and contact details for Dr. Pierce’s Laboratory and office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Unauthorized wearing of military uniforms warned
Department of National Defence warns against unauthorized use of English surplus military uniforms and clothing by non permanent militia personnel. Losses total tens of thousands yearly, borne partly by commanding officers. warning stresses no change in criminal code, just enforcement and public attention to existing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of National
Department
Treasury
Department of National Defence
Canada
Coughing Plant Discovered by Tropical Botanist
A botanist reports a tropical bean plant that coughs when dust lands on its leaves. Air chambers swell and release gas with a cough-like explosion to blow away the dust, revealing a cranky member of the vegetable kingdom that dislikes dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
British Columbia Timber Revenue Outlook and Odd Note
Britain BC timber revenues estimated for next year total 3.5 million dollars with licenses 1.25 million royalties 1.6 million timber scales 350 thousand and leases 100 thousand. Also includes a quirky aside about an English miners belief on washing during a bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
War Material Scrapped Largest Pile of Junk Metal in the World to be Sold
A vast stockpile of junk metal from wartime rail material, once ready for Russia, will be offered for sale in Vancouver with bids ranging between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Forty thousand tons of car wheels, trucks, springs and bolita were amassed when the Russian revolution began, but none were shipped. The $14,000,000 material, sized for Russian railways, is now advertised for sale in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
United States
Russia
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kathy
Austria
Molland
Norway
Gweden
Porwngs
Haig
Runa
Falward
Nora
Madame Blanchette
Roland Ferguson
Lake St. Peterboro, Ont
Dr. Chase
Ge, Ted, Torumte
McKim’s Directory of Canadian Publications
Nort America
Minarcd
The
Catarrhozone Co
Dirvctiona
St.— American Legion Weekly
Thomas
Anany
Los Angeles
Vinh
Mrs
Albert Blunt
Lydney
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canale Limited
Minard
Ihe San
Chase
Alldeafers
Edmaneop, Hates & Co
Llted
Deninion Express
AL GiMesple
Abbotsford
Que
Harold C. Shipman & CO
Seigel
Haverstock
Nws
Leeda
Birece Ni
Front
Torneo
Te. Pach Steeet
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!