Lakes Will Be Rivers Says Geology Expert
Professor James B. MacElwane of St. Louis University predicts in 37,000 years the Great Lakes region will erode into rivers. Lake Erie and Lake Michigan would drain toward the Atlantic via the St. Lawrence while Buffalo to Niagara Falls area would be consumed.
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Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lake Erie
St. Lawrence
Atlantic Ocean
Lakes Erie
Michigan
James B. MacElwane
St. Louis University
Great Lakes
Chicago River
Maumee
Cascarets Laxative Claims Gentle System Cleanse
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative cathartic that clears excess bile and bowels to remove toxins and improve health. It promises relief from foggy brain headaches indigestion sleepless nights and a healthier complexion, claiming the product works overnight and won’t cause harm. A box is described as inexpensive.
Goat Industry Gains Interest in Saskatchewan Province
Saskatchewan livestock commissioner J. G. Robertson notes growing goat purchase inquiries to the Department of Agriculture. The department discusses adding a goat expert to staff as prospect buyers seek information and guidance.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
J. G. Robertson
The Trouble with Handsome Women Endsuring Vanity
A witty remark notes that beauty alone fails to guarantee lasting substance or success, suggesting character and effort matter beyond looks. The line underscores social expectations placed on appearance and personal achievement.
Farm Superstitions May Yield Scientific Insight
US Department of Agriculture experts study agricultural maxims as not mere superstition but practical data. They claim there is a best time for farm tasks and that certain trees and plants signal timing better than instruments. Pioneers noted these signs, and soon they will be given scientific names of phonology.
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US Department of Agriculture
Poor thin blood and indigestion linked in ad claims
An Ottawa era public notice style ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for thin blood causing stomach trouble. It cites improved appetite sleep and strength after use and includes testimonial from J J Murray of Regent Street Toronto. Pills priced 50 cents a box or six boxes for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
J. J. Murray
Regent Street
Toronto
Dr. Williams
Wise indeed is the man who knows how little he knows
A concise adage reflects on humility and knowledge. It underscores the value of recognizing one's own limits and learning from others to grow wiser. The saying invites reflection on intellectual humility and continuous self-improvement.
Cured by Liniment and Treatments Across Ontario
Local readers report relief from goitre inflammation and facial nerve pain using Minard’s Liniment and remedies from Mrs W A Johnson Walsh Parkdale and others in Chatham and Parkdale Ontario. Testimonial notes Bayard McMulin Bailey J H.
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Minard
Bayard McMulin
Chatham, Ont
W. A. Johnson
Parkdale, Ont
J. H. ‘Bailey
Princess Sophia wreck salvage delayed to spring
J S Byron, just back from Junceau, says the Princess Sophia salvage will not start before next spring. Equipment gathered for the operation will be kept in shelter at Bridge's Cove near Vanderbilt Reef until May. Bad weather and extreme cold prevented any work this year.
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Alaskan
J. S. Byron
Junceau
Bridge’s Cove
Vanderbilt Reef
Saskatchewan farmers aim for Chicago hay and grain show
Saskatchewan farmers prepare to send representatives to the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago this month. They seek to repeat September wins at the International Soil Products Exposition, where they earned first prize sweepstakes for wheat and oats along with several other prizes for grains grasses and vegetables.
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Saskatchewan
Chicago
Heart and Nerve Pills Aid Ontario Woman’s Recovery
Miss Eva P. Yateman of Krugersdorf Ontario reports severe heart and nerve trouble with fainting spells that left her bedridden for six months. After trying various remedies she found Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills effective, taking about ten boxes and nearing recovery. The Milburn Co. Ltd sells the pills in Toronto Ontario.
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Eva P. Yateman
Krugersdorf, Ont
Milburn
First Canadian Watch-Making School Opens in Montreal
The first watch making school in Canada opens in Montreal to train returned soldiers in the trade. Each graduate is assured immediate employment due to a current shortage of watchmakers in the Dominion.
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Canada
Montreal
Dominion
Misplaced self view in everyman’s universe
A reflective aphorism notes that most men overestimate their own central role in the vast workings of the world, suggesting humility before larger forces and systems. It questions individual indispensability and invites perspective on personal contribution within a broader order.
Freezone claims quick corn removal from feet
A Cincinnati authority says corns can be lifted with a few drops of Freezone. The compound dries on contact and claims to remove all corns or calluses at low cost without pain or infection. Women with high heels may be creating more corns.
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Cincinnati
British Plan to Extradite Former Emperor William
The British government expects the trial of former Emperor William of Germany to begin in London early next year. Arrangements are being completed and, once the allies ratify the peace treaty, a united request for his surrender will be sent to Holland. The paper notes there is no doubt the request will be complied with. Ratification is expected within weeks.
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William
Germany
London
Holland
A Practical Joke Sparks School Wide Reactions
A playful prank quickly spreads across the campus drawing giggles and surprised responses from students and staff alike. Administrators remind students to keep humor light and avoid disruptions during classes.
Reindeer Company Wins Far North Grazing Concession
The North American Reindeer Company with capital of 750000 has been granted a concession totaling 74850 square miles or 48000000 acres north of the Churchill River to graze caribou and reindeer. The government charges four cents per acre annually, equaling 192000 dollars per year. The enterprise will begin in spring with gathering caribou herds, Pas to serve as headquarters.
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North American Reindeer Company
Churchill River
Pas
Enterprise
Syrup of Figs Adopts California Branding
A consumer promotion touts a California labeled syrup of figs as a safe laxative for children. The ad emphasizes a fruity taste and urges parents to read bottle directions for proper use.
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California
Calif
Diseases and brickworks link to earthly concerns
The article notes about twelve hundred diseases affecting mankind and mentions a brick manufactory with an excuse related to the earth, implying a connection between health and material work.
Greenland Hosts 120 Flowering Plant Specimens
Gas Logic reports Greenland offers both ice and flora with 120 counted flowering plant specimens on the northwest coast near the Smith Sound Eskimos.
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Greenland
Smith Sound Eskimos
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Advertised as Mild Cure
An advertisement extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a purely vegetable remedy free of minerals. It claims the pills purge gently and soothe the stomach and intestines. The copy asserts thousands attest to their curative qualities and improved health from timely use.
Finnish Lawyers Serve as Police for Practical Experience
In Finland, aspiring lawyers must complete service as police to gain practical experience before securing government employment. The program integrates law training with on the beat policing duties to prepare candidates for public legal work.
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Finland
Liniment Cures Disteroper and Kongoland Sheep Breed
Minard reports liniment claims to cure distoper. Kongoland develops a woolless native sheep, signaling a livestock innovation in a distant region.
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Minard
Kongoland
Be Fit at Sixty Shown by Army Style Exercise Advice
A wartime era call urges older readers to adopt military style routines to improve health. It promotes the setting up exercise, dumbbell work, and hot water baths, along with Dr. Pierce remedies for urinary issues. Anuric is touted as a stronger anti uric acid remedy available through druggists.
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Pierce
Strauss
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