Socialist Leader Proposes Global Peace Plan
In Paris Dr. Weill, a Socialist leader, unveils a world peace scheme urging every League of Nations member to deposit half its gold reserves at Geneva. The proposal would see confiscation of those funds at the declaration of war, with a pledge that war weapons would quickly become obsolete.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Frank B. Kelogg
Dr. Weill
Mars
Leenue of Nations
Geneva
Fragmentary legal note on debt payment obligation.
A cryptic remark implies a firm failed to pay debts and now must settle obligations. The fragment hints at financial failure and duty to pay, without detailing parties or dates.
Nursery medicines and transatlantic flight plans emerge
The notice lists nursery medicines and remedies for cramps colics sore throats bruises and more. It also reports Lufthansa pilots trained as ocean navigators and a nine to eleven ton aircraft group under construction for regular transatlantic service, likely to South America.
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Perry Dvsis
Berlin
Germany
Lufthans
South America
Farmer and Scot Bargain Over Horse and Hay
A farmer asks what he will receive for a horse. The Scotchman offers a toad of hay. The farmer points out no horse to eat the hay, so the Scotchman suggests lending the bos e until the hay is gone.
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Farmer
Scotchman
When a Man Weds an Heiress Her Face Is His Fortune
A brief item notes a marriage between a man and an heiress with the union described as turning beauty into wealth. The headline reflects a social belief linking appearances and fortune in marriage.
Bayer Aspirin and a family wedding quip
The item notes Bayer as the genuine aspirin with red genuine label and trusted directions in every box. A humorous aside follows a father and suitor exchange about marrying his daughter, with a light reference to seeing the wife.
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Bayer
Woman Suffering Question Sparks Ironic Banter
Fred asks about gender differences in endurance while Jack retorts with a jokey image of a man in winter wearing chiffon stockings. The exchange mixes comical gender roles and playful critique of pain.
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Fred
Jack
Rag Tag Holy War Rumored Across Arabia and Nearby
Reported holy war described as rag tag across Arabia and surrounding regions. Observers compare its holiness to a civil war, noting the blurred lines between sacred aim and earthly conflict.
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Arabia
Piano sales surge as records broken in New York
As radio popularity rose critics warned instruments would fade away yet a New York piano firm reports a single day sales total of $108,000. The record sale, occurring after the player piano and phonograph arrived, shows pianos remain popular despite new technologies.
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New York
Player Piano
Phonograph
Auto Tourist Run-In Sparks City Hall Influence Claims
A garbled exchange shows tension over a traffic incident with alleged protective bias. A police officer asserts the driver had right of way, while a local source hints at family ties to the mayor and police chief and an engagement to the suspect's sister.
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Navy
Elaine
Confed Life Misread Signals Ends in Firm Refusal
A lighthearted item notes a humorous exchange where a man proposes to a woman who declines with dignity, stating she remains sensible and independent. The scene captures social norms and witty banter of the period.
Gilbert and Morgan clash over Horace’s piety and dress
In a brief exchange, Gilbert notes Horace is very religious. Morgan agrees, adding Horace wears a herringbone suit on Friday as a sign of his devotion.
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Gilbert
Horace
Morgan
Red Light and Whistling Buoy Removed Off Channel Head
Notice reports the red light and whistling buoy moored off Channel Head have been removed due to floating ice and will be re placed once ice clears.
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Channel Head
Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief
Advertises Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for sour stomach indigestion and gas. Claims it neutralizes acid, reduces fermentation in bowels, and cleanses waste without purging. Promotes that physicians prescribe it for fifty years and urges customers to insist on the Phillips brand. Gerald S. Doyle, distributor.
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Phillips
Gerald S. Doyle
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Confederation Life
DAVIS
AO Pilla
Lawrence Co
Prope
J. W. McGrath
St. John's
Newfoundland
the Laorden
Cokemitek Montreal
T. A. McNab & CO
Water Street
J. John's
Pio
J. Walsh
Agriculture and Mines
Department of Agriculture and Mines
St. John’s
St. Anthony Hospital
Li,wisporte
H.P
R. W. Manuel
Robt
E. Woolfrey
Lewisporte
Otto Osmond
Exploits
S. S&s. Clyde
Shoe Cove
Bay
Beaver Cove
Port Aux Basques
Newfoundland Railway
FORD
Ford Sales & Service
W. C. Winsor
Minister of Marine & Fisheries
Department of Marine & Fisheries
Phillips Milk
Magnesia
Bill
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