Proportional Representation in UK and Ireland Elects Fair Seats
The article reviews PR outcomes in seven English universities and in Sligo Ireland. It details how Fisher won a two seat election with transfers from other candidates and shows Conway gaining after transfers. It notes proportional representation gave all groups representation and helped ratepayers secure council influence.
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Fisher
Hobson
Williams
Conway
Sligo
Ireland
United Kingdom
Ratepayers’ Association
Sinn Fein
Labor
Independents
Actu- First First
Ences
Sinites Oat
P.R
Catarrhozone Claim Links Inhaler to Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Catarrhozone inhaler as a direct remedy for catarrhal discharge and respiratory irritation. Claims rapid relief from phlegm and coughing with a compact device sold by Catarrhozone Co. Kingston Canada in various sizes and prices. A European scientist reportedly estimates lightning’s one thousandth of a second electricity value at 29 cents.
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Catarrhozone Co
Kingston
Canada
Humorist Says Private Joke Is Not Laughing Matter
A humorist argues that a joke shared publicly loses its private humor and remains a serious matter. The remark frames humor as a social issue where private boundaries affect reception and consequences.
Guard the Children from Autumn Colds
The fall season brings unpredictable weather and a rise in colds among children. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as a preventive and remedy with gentle laxative action, aiding bowels and stomach. Sold by dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
No. The sole benefit of breaking up housekeeping
The sentence notes a single positive aspect from separating households, claiming it allows people to discard old furniture. It presents a general opinion without specific names, places, dates, or events.
Putnam’s Corn Ex Tractor Promises Quick Cure
Advert says Putnam’s Corn Ex tractor cures corns and warts without pain in twenty four hours. Available at all dealers for 25 cents.
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Nuither
Putnam's
Putnam’s
Salaried Man Bill Aims at Icelandic Suffrage Reform
An Icelandic government bill to amend the constitution would grant equal political suffrage for district elections to all men and women aged 21, while 35 would be the voting age for the Upper House. The measure, supported by The August issue of International Woman Suffrage News, could pass and trigger spring elections. Four years ago Icelandic women were enfranchised with age restrictions that the bill would remove.
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London
England
Icelandit
Althing
Land coverage if all Earth above water sits in the Pacific
If all land above water were placed in the Pacific Ocean only about one seventh of that sea’s surface would be covered. The statement quantifies the area of land relative to vast ocean space and implies a sparse distribution across the Pacific basin.
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Globe
Pacific Ocean
Repartee May Save a Friend When Too Late to Act
A remark about timely humor and wit potentially rescuing a friend from harm underscores the value of quick, clever returns when actions or words could alter a relationship or outcome.
Arctic Explorer Sails for Dawson and Coronation Bay
To Explore In Arctic Prince Rupert, F. Kelly of New York, with Vilhallmur Stefansson, sails on the Princess Mary from here toward Dawson. Kelly plans to winter in the north and resume explorations in Coronation Bay after his last journey via Peace River and Edmonton.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
F. Kelly
New York
Vilhallmur Stefansson
Arctic
Princess Mary
Dawson
Kelly
Coronation Bay
Peace River
Edmonton
Minard's Liniment Slogan and Quotation Ad
An advertisement notes Minard's Liniment for sale everywhere with a gag line about room at the top. The witticism suggests striving for leadership and dominance in success.
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Minard’s Liniment
Miller's Worm Powders Promise Easy Worm Cure
One dose of Miller's Worm Powders will clear the stomach and bowels of worms and stop their ravages. The powders taste sweet so children will take them, and they are non injurious in composition. Vomiting may occur, but this signals their effective work rather than nausea.
Lost Dead Sea Location Sparks Classroom Confusion
A teacher questions Tommy about the Dead Sea while the student replies he does not know its location or even that any of them were sick, revealing naiveté and misunderstanding in a light domestic scene.
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Dead Sea
Tommy
The
Teacher
The Forgiving Nature and the Dentist Jest
A humorous exchange contrasts forgiveness with dental visits as a witty remark about repeatedly returning to the same dentist. The joke implies a patient’s resignation to routine dental care and a light self-deprecating attitude.
Worm Extermination Praised as Essential for Child Health
An advertisement proclaims worms cause illness in children and promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as the best medicine to eradicate parasite infections.
World loves a lover denied by father
Helen asks if the world loves a lover and Tom replies that it no longer does after an interview with Helen's father. The exchange hints at family friction and potential social consequences for romance.
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Helen
Tom
Population figure for Australia given as 5,030,000
The Commonwealth of Australia is officially listed with a population of 5,030,000. This figure appears in a formal demographic statement likely issued by a government agency or census authority.
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Commonwealth of Australia
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Bayer Manufacture
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