World Happenings Briefly Told in Early 1920s Moments
Ontario gold production shows a rising half year, Pope Pius asks protection for Catholic clergy in Asia Minor, and France faces religious tensions. Palestine’s British mandate proclaimed Sept 11 with Sir Herbert Samuel sworn in. Aerhd Survey plans Newfoundland firing, three planes arrive at Botwood. Alberta coal shipments reach Levis with high freight costs. Soviet trade deal signed to restore prewar tile rights for 95% years. Letters and anecdotes mix with ads and testimonials about remedies and curios.
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Ontario
Pope Pius
France
Asia Minor
Mandate For
Palestine
Herbert Samuel
Aerhd Survey Company
Newfoundland
Botwood
England
Alberta
Edmonton
Levis
Que
Leon Krassin
Alberta Dairymen Seek Three Gallon Cream Rate Reform
The Alberta Dairymen's Association and express companies received one month to reach a suitable agreement on a three gallon can cream rate, aiming to undercut Rye gallon can prices. Alberta Fish Company seeks equal rates from Edmonton north to Vancouver, with Chicago shipments said to be 25 percent higher despite longer distance. The Railway Commission will set a tariff if talks fail.
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Alberta
Board of Railway Commissioners For Canada
Alberta Dairymen’s Association
Railway Commission
Alberta Dairymen's Association
A. Chard
Alberta Fish Company, Limited
Edmonton
Poipts
Vancouver
W. $. Campbell
Alberta Fish Company
Chicago
Pink Pills Promise Health From Dr Williams Medicine
In this ad style appeal, Dr Williams' Pink Pills are claimed to restore health for anemia and weak conditions. It cites Mrs Jos Trobinson of Oshawa praising renewed strength and energy after using about a dozen boxes. The ad notes availability from medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Willams
Jos. Trobinson
Oshawa
Dr. Wiliams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
One great secret of receiving kindness everywhere
A reflection on cultivating a welcoming outlook to invite goodwill. The author suggests that seeing the world with friendly eyes and a kind heart creates an atmosphere that attracts kindness, countering a cold, selfish world.
Instant Postum Promises Safe Table Beverage Alternative
The passage argues that tea and coffee harm many people, with Granny as a counterexample. It promotes Instant Postum, a roasted wheat drink, claiming it avoids nerve and digestion issues while offering a fragrant aroma and rich flavor.
CASTORI 1A in Use For Over 30 Years
Saskatchewan Junior Red Cross reports ongoing support for cripples and diseased children. Over 2,000 local cases treated yearly with funds from the Junior Red Cross Fund for Crippled Children. Clinics like tonsil and adenoid removals aided rural districts. 129 operations in six clinics. Expenditures reached 20,000 for the year ending August 1. nearly 8,000 went to Saskatchewan Sanitarium. Christmas Stamp fund planned annually. 1922 design by Miss Keating.
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Saskatchewan
Red Cross
Red Cross Committee
Regina
Fort Qu’Appelle
Saskaton Hospital
Junior Red Cross
Torquay
Quimper
Gladmar
Green Lawn
Department of Education
Oo Milgister
Miss Keating
Regina College
A Combination of Two Materials and the Result is Chic
Old rose cloth and white crepe de chine make an attractive frock with a rose wool buttonhole stitch. A model like this could appear in contrasting colors such as tan and brown or black and gray. The term grand is defined as splendid or noble and is illustrated with examples like Grand dukes and grand larceny.
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Bray
Bobby
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Deafness Relief
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions, with circulars free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohta
Canadian bacon trade in Britain boosts hopes for imports
John Louden and Company, a major Canadian bacon importer to England, defended the product amid quality controversy. They stated their existence relies on Canadian bacon sales, asserting they can sell all Canada can ship, Denmark is a competitor but won’t displace Canada, and they expect imports to exceed last year with Canadian bacon growing in favor each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Louden and Company
England
Canada
Denmark
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Safe Relief
A described treatment called Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator will drive worms from the system without harming the child. It claims full effectiveness with a mild action, asserting safety and gentle impact.
Soviet Reward for Fabric Dyeing Professor Turkin
The Commiggariat of Social Economy awards Professor Turkin of Moscow a bounty totaling 80,000,000,000 rubles for discovering a dyeing process. He receives 2,000,000,000 paper rubles immediately and is offered a Crimea villa for the rest. A Crimea sale lists 78,000,000,000 rubles for rooms and home comforts. the 2,000,000,000 rubles will cover his living expenses for one season.
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Turkin
Moscow
Crimea
New York Tribune
Peat Resources Mapped Across Canadian Bogs
Survey data shows Ontario has 46 bogs covering 122,321 acres with about 116,109,600 short tons of peat fuel and 518,000 tons of litter. Across Canada 105 bogs total 224,131 acres containing roughly 199,380,170 tons of fuel and 20,588,10 tons of litter.
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Canada
Ontario
Tanlac Promises Whole-System Benefit for Frail, Nervous
Thousands report Tanlac restores health and strength, aiding convalescents. A Winniper Manitoba woman describes a nervous breakdown and dizziness, claiming six bottles transformed her condition. Tanlac advertised as energizing the stomach to convert food into blood and muscle, promoting normal weight.
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Tanlac
Mia
John Hatrick
Notre Dame Ave
Winniper
Man
Road Building In Canton Chinese Adding Miles of Modern Streets
Road building in Canton China is portrayed as progressive, with a contrast to earlier inactivity. Before 1920 only six miles of road allowed limited motor travel. Eighteen months later nine more miles of modern streets were added and seven and a half miles were under construction.
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Canton
China
Dr Thomas' Electric Oil Proofs The People’s Favorite Remedy
A promotional note extols Dr Thomas Electric Oil as enduringly popular and highly useful. It claims vast consumer adoption and loyalty, asserting the product’s sterling qualities keep it prominent in public favor and trusted for extensive relief.
Local Merchants urged to spend money at home
A directive urges residents to support hometown commerce by patronizing local merchants and printers, stressing the civic value of keeping spending within the community. Authorities emphasize sustaining local jobs and services through deliberate consumer choices.
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