Great Soldier's Warning Against War
A Toronto paper argues that many soldiers oppose war as a method of settling disputes. It cites Sir William Robertson noting growing armament, Britain’s vast costs, and the global tilt toward military power. The piece urges peace and stresses new machinery to prevent wars, but warns it cannot be achieved by a single gesture.
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Toronto
Sir William Robertson
Great Britain
India
France
Italy
Germany
Europe
United States
Lea
Premier Baliwin Warns on Global Disarmament Path
Premier Stanley Baliwin lectured in Plymouth during a western tour about rebuilding a moral world and advancing disarmament. He claimed the fleet is now half its 1913 size, arguing this shows practical disarmament and urging an agreement with the United States to move the issue forward beyond rhetoric.
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Stanley Baliwin
Plymouth
United States
Pink Pills Claim Aid for Anemia Sufferers at Home
An article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anemia and related tiredness for homemakers. It cites Mrs John W Macdonald of Cardigan Prince Edward Island and urges readers to buy pills at 50 cents a box or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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John W. Macdonald
Cardigan
P.E.I
Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine .Co
Brockville
Ont
Confederation Train Schedules Change for Summer Routes
Canadian National announces summer timetable changes on the Toronto to Vancouver Confederation route via Winnipeg Brandon Regina Saskatoon Edmonton and Jasper. Westbound departures May 19 with revised daily times include Edmonton 10 am and Jasper 6 20 pm. Other edits adjust Calgary Edmonton and Wardlow Hanna lines plus weekend Beach and Campers specials.
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Confederation
Toronto
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Brandon
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Jasper
Calgary-Edmonton
Calgary
Camrose
Big Valley
Stettler
Tofield
Edmonton Alliance
Hanna-Wardlow
Wardlow
Hanna
Hanna-Warden-Mirror
Warden
Mirror
Beach
Alberta Beach
Lac Ste. Anne
Eamont
Wabamun
Fallis
Seba Beach
Tea Of Old England Dominion of British Tea Culture
The passage notes Great Britain uniquely popularizing tea among Western nations, elevating it to a national beverage. It contrasts tea with beer of old England and suggests tea’s sentimental value rivals ale, framing tea as central to British life and even wartime morale.
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Great Britain
Old England
It Will Relieve a Cold
Colds are the commonest ailments of mankind and if neglected may lead to serious conditions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil will relieve the bronchial passages of inflammation speedily and thoroughly and will strengthen them against subsequent attack It eases the inflammation and will usually stop the cough because it allays the irritation in the throat Try it and prove it.
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Thomas
Only Two Members Left The Death of Marshal Foch
The Looker-On in the London Daily Chronicle notes that Marshal Foch is dead leaving only one soldier entitled to wear the Order of Merit his fellow-countryman Marshal Joffre. The other foreign member is Count Togo of Japan. There is no British soldier currently wearing the Order. The remaining foreign Field-Marshal is King Albert of the Belgians, conferred by King George eight years ago.
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Marshal Foch
London Daily Chronicle
Marshal Joffre
Count Togo
Japan
Foch
King Albert
George
Soviet to vote on constitutional amendment on religion
The Soviet congress will be asked to approve a constitutional amendment separating church and state and protecting religious practice while continuing anti religious propaganda. Leaders Bykoff and Rykoff said decrees against religion caused both harm and benefit and called for ratification by the congress.
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A. Bykoff
Civit of People's Commissars
Congress
Rykoff
Soviet Socialist Republic
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as delivering relief within minutes for corns. It claims instant pain disappearance and easy removal, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
Canadian Pacific Names De Luxe Sleeper Cars After Western Towns
The Canadian Pacific Railway introduces twenty nine new de luxe sleepers named in honor of Western Canadian communities. The R series includes eight sections two compartments and one drawing room with semi permanent partitions for privacy and a large dressing room and modern toilets. Upholstery is brown with rich curtains and carpets and new safety and ventilation features. Town names honoured include Ravenscrag Revelatoire Red Deer Ruby Creek Ruskin Rutherglen Regina Renown Rosetown Rosser Rosemere Riverton Roblindale Rathwell Rocanville Rapid City Rosenfeld Rosemary Redcliff Raymond Romford Reston Regent Renfrew Redvers Richford Rossport Renniel and Rossland. The cars form part of a million dollar equipment upgrade for No 7 and 8 trains across Western Canada.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Ravenscrag
Revelatoire
Red Deer
Ruby Creek
Ruskin
Rutherglen
Regina
Renown
Rosetown
Rosser
Rosemere
Riverton
Roblindale
Rathwell
Rocanville
Rapid City
Rosenfeld
Rosemary
Redcliff
Raymond
Romford
Reston
Regent
Renfrew
Redvers
Richford
Rossport
Renniel
Rossland
Sheep Raising Stimulus Plan Moves to Winnipeg
A March proposal by His Honor Lieut Governor James D. McGregor to stimulate Manitoba sheep raising becomes active in Winnipeg. The Manitoba Livestock Credit Company Limited is formed to aid farmers. authorized capital 500,000 dollars. A. L. Crestin of Winnipeg is president. McGregor is vice president. John McEachern treasurer. Thomas Acheson secretary and manager.
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Brandon
James D. McGregor
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Livestock’ Credit Company, Limited
A.L. Cresstin
J. D. McGregor
John McEachern
Thomas A. Acheson
Miller's Worm Powders for Children
Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as medicine for children affected by worms. The product claims to immediately alter stomach conditions, expel worms, and tonify digestive organs to restore health and prevent future worm-related disorders.
Swiss glaciers measured to track advance or retreat
Ninety two glaciers in Switzerland are being surveyed to determine movement. A thin steel wire is fixed across each glacier snout and linked to a dial to record position. Early results show some glaciers advancing while seventy three are receding.
New Appointment At Canadian National Railways
W. D. Robb announces the promotion of E. A. Weir from European publicity agent in London to director of radio for the system. Headquarters will be in Montreal and Weir succeeds the late A. R. McEwan.
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W. D. Robb
Canadian National Railways
E. A. Weir
Canadian National System
London
England
Montreal
A. R. McEwan
New Trade Commissioner Office Opened in Oslo
The Department of Trade and Commerce opens a new trade commissioner office in Oslo with F. H. Palmer as acting commissioner. The area covered includes Sweden Denmark Finland and Norway.
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Department of Trade and Commerce
Oslo
Norway
F. H. Palmer
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
The Way of the Transgressor Remains Similar to Pedestrian
A fragment notes a parallel in wrongdoing and everyday behavior, suggesting the path of the offender mirrors common pedestrian conduct. The terse item implies moral judgment without further detail.
Inventor Demonstrates Sea Floor Kelp Harvesting Machine
A Los Angeles inventor unveils a kelp harvesting device mounted on a scow. An endless belt with spiked crosspieces lifts kelp from the harbor bottom, tearing it loose and piling it on deck to dry. The dried weed is ground for cattle feed or used as fertilizer, with iodine and potash extracts possible. Tests compare its value as fodder.
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Los Angeles
California
Harbor
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Healing
A vintage advertisement extols Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts scratches bruises sprains sore throats and chest ailments. It urges readers to keep a bottle in every medicine chest for emergencies and claims the product’s healing power is well known in the community.
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Dr. Thomas
Northern Manitoba towns to gain weekly mail service
The Post Office Department will connect Oxford, Gods, and Island Lake in northern Manitoba to the outside world this summer. Mail will be delivered once a week with Norway House as the distributing centre at the northern end of Lake Winnipeg.
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Manitoba
Post Office Department
Oxford
Gods
Island Lake
Norway House
Lake Winnipeg
Language speakers across major tongues in the early 20th century
The passage notes English speaking 180 million people, German 120 million, and French 90 million. It presents a snapshot of global language distribution without broader context or dates.
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