Better Way Shows Work Relief Can Rebuild Towns
A Western Canada column highlights a district experiment where relief funding shifted to remunerative work. About 100 miles of rural telephone lines were rebuilt, poles reset, and ten systems reduced to seven. Residents earned fifteen days of work each, with minimal cash outlay. The program revived services, reduced debt, and kept capital within the community, suggesting other towns could replicate this constructive approach and improve morale and infrastructure.
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Western
Canada
Electric eel disrupts radio broadcast at St Louis studio
An electric eel, making its first radio appearance, shocked the mic during a St Louis broadcast. Staff tried to demonstrate the eel’s electric weapon, as one announcer held an eel, another touched the microphone, and the device went dead.
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St. Louis
Strict church rules limit widows from remarrying long after death
The Serb-Greek Oriental Church issues stern divorce and marriage regulations. Widows face a ten year wait before remarrying, while widowers may wed after only forty days. An aeroplane would need speeds around 750 miles per hour to match the speed of sound.
Butter Net Weight Checks Highlight Sale Regulations
Department of Agriculture inspectors are checking butter weights to ensure full net weight for consumers. The Dairy Industry Act requires prints blocks squares or pats to be sold at full quarter, half, one or two pound weights, except butter in rolls or lumps sold by farmers. The campaign will continue across Canada to enforce compliance.
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Minion Department of Agriculture
Dairy Industry Act
Canada
Grandmother's Remedy Still Good Today for Skin Care
The ad touts Hinds Honey and Almond Cream as a preventive and healing lotion for rough, chapped skin. It promises rapid relief, lasting smoothness, and a fragrant, non sticky feel, suitable for frequent use during harsh weather and hard work. It emphasizes protection and whiteness of the skin.
Fragmented ad copy with dubious product claims
A damaged OCR style ad promises low cost usage and a money back offer after trial. It mentions a “Kraschen Giant Package” and a “Free Tral Bottle” with refunds upon returning the regular package, but contains unclear wording and several typos.
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Kren
Hearing Loss Reality Warns Of Deafness Hidden Effects
Dr G P Crowden notes many Britons are functionally deaf, with 2 5 million below normal hearing and 40 000 totally deaf. Rejections for middle ear disease rose from 41 per 1000 to 50 per 1000 in five years, contributing to early discharge from service. The warning stresses widespread daily life, work, and educational handicaps caused by imperfect hearing.
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G. P. Crowden
Great Britain
Honors For Canadians Four Receive Rank In St John Order
The governor general at Ottawa conferred insignia of rank in the Order of St John of Jerusalem on several Canadians after the first meeting of the Commander Chapter In Canada. Honorees include Lieut Col Herbert Molson of Montreal made knight of grace, Hon John J Kinley of Halifax promoted to commander, Morris W Wilson of Montreal and John M Imrie of Edmonton admitted as commanders.
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St.John of Jerusalem
Ottawa
Canada
Herbert Molson
Montreal
John J. Kinley
Halifax
Morris W. Wilson
John M. Imrie
Edmonton
Teething Relief Promises For Babies At Feverish Times
A fragmentary note claims teething can be eased using Pareira or ableta drops at 25 cents, suggesting fever relief during teething. It mentions Mrs Edward James and a baby with two teeth, asserting a truthful account of relief methods.
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Edward James
Sassoon Calls Faster Empire Air Route Travel
Sir Philip Sassoon, under secretary for air, urges speedier Empire air routes after a Singapore tour described as the longest government air trip. He cites air mail expansion and night flying as key measures, noting practical potential for commercial night flights.
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Philip Sassoon
Sir Philip Sassoon
Air
Singapore
Air Ministry
Post Office
Sperial Airways
Sir Philip
Philip
Light ray gun claims emerge in France amid gadget hype
A French claim describes a device that allegedly shoots light rays able to paralyze an aviator and disable an aircraft, with adjustable intensity. Berlin reports note grass-covered van roofs to keep interiors cool, while spider crabs are described weighing up to 30 pounds.
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France
False Teeth Aids Mouth Comfort Promises All Day Ease
An old advertisement claims Dr Veret's Powder makes the Joyous core sort eat anything you want Lin plates firmly so positively can't slip or elide. It mentions gummy keeps mouth sanitary and pleasant breath, preserved by noted dentists, with a small cost and druggist availability.
Scottish Musical Players Transcontinental Tour Hailed
The Scottish Musical Players opened their second transcontinental tour in Montreal two weeks ago and delivered lively dramatized Burns pieces plus Bonnie Prince Charlie. The same cast returns with a new member Gordon Douglas and plans Regina Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge dates through December, praised for fresh enthusiasm and high artistry.
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His Majesty's Thetre
Montreal
Burns
Prince Charles
Mary McMahon
Edyth McGregor
William T. Wilson
T. McAllister Wallace
Florence Reed
Ranul
Oldest Firm in World Bergslags Akle Bolga Traces 12th Century Roots
Bergslags Akle bolga of Stockholm Sweden is cited as the oldest trading concern still in operation dating to the twelfth century with documents over 700 years old. Advice given on baking recommends spacing pans to allow air circulation for even rising.
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Stora Kopparberg’s
Bergslags Aklebolga
Stockholm
Sweden
Find
Australia Exports Surpass Seventy Million Bushels of Wheat
Australia reports export of more than 70 million bushels of wheat this year, marking a strong trade performance. Government data indicate sustained shipments to international markets, supported by favorable harvests and export facilities across key ports.
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Australia
Secrets of Character Baiter Analysis Manuscript
Readers flood in about Grapho Analysis with Miss J Winnipeg asking for guidance in a love triangle. The analyst notes the man as ambitious and emotionally driven, the woman as warm and impulsive, warns her to end the affair, and urges sending writing samples with a coin for each analysis.
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Baiter
Will
Winnipeg
Miss J
Winnipeg postal note on stamped envelopes and currency origin
A fragment notes a stamped addressed envelope to Gaivence Ibbert in Winnipeg with confidential letters that will be answered in about two weeks. It recalls the old English pound as the weight of 7,680 grains of wheat, taken from the middle of the war and well dried.
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Gaivence “Ibbert
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDe Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Australian scientist melts tires for high grade printing ink
A scientist in Australia converts discarded automobile tires into a high grade printing ink. A separate note cites an inventor promising a salt cellar that will always keep salt available, addressing a long felt want.
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Australia
Remember the pictures for fast relief from pain
An old advertising line promotes Aspirin as a quick remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It claims relief within minutes with a vivid, image driven prompt style. The fragment emphasizes practical use and immediate effect from aspirin.
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