World Happenings Briefly Told From Far Afield
An assortment of brief items notes events across continents. British industry faces tensions blamed on a Belshite element. Canadian Freit Distributors of Vernon plans incorporation. Monarch sunk by Atlantic fleet fuels debate in Parliament. Sir Northrup McMillan dies in Nice. Jena University makes physical training compulsory. Edmonton Dunvegar BC Railway lease delayed for Ottawa conference review. Birdwood appointed commander in chief of British troops in India. Cranbrook Chinese Masons bury Hip Ben aged 61. Walter Love reports a 9606 mile two way wireless link to Gisborne NZ. Sioux leader Jalvis Stapding predicts Canada will receive about 29 million dollars locked in U S treasury.
Best Year For Land Settlement In Western Canada
Plans highlight this year as the best land settlement period with arrangements to settle at least 1000 persons on western lands served by one railway. Large groups of families are aided to farm operations across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Western Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
From Farm to Medicine Studied in Cinginnan
A man named R. V. Pieres pursued farming then medicine in Cinginnan, later practicing across a wide district. He advertised Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for blood health, digestion, appetite, and general vigor, aiming to reach more families via ready-made prescriptions.
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Cinginnan
R. V. Pieres
Titusville
Dr. Pierce
Exhibiting Queen's Dolls House at Wiedser Castle Pavilion
An exhibition plan to display the dolls house within a Sir Edwin Lutyens pavilion at Wiedser Castle is described. Police will guard the site day and night until completion, with admission charged at six pence and proceeds added to the dolls house fund for charities.
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Anni Io
Wiedser Castle
Otmipla
Aevei
Iaiic
Appex
Gret @oor
Edwin Lutyens
Dolls House Fund For
Color It New With Diamond Dyes
Beautiful home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Dip in cold water for delicate shades or boil for rich permanent colors. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for dyeing lingerie silks ribbons shirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies coverings hangings and more. Buy Diamond Dyes and tell your druggist the fabric type before coloring.
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Liamond
Flag of Judea Flies Again Aboard the Arthur
The flag of Judea unfurls aboard the Arthur on her maiden voyage from New York sailing to the Holy Land with 500 Zionists amid 16 000 cheering supporters. Police reserves summoned as crowds gathered on the pier and waterfront four hours before departure. The voyage carries 4000 tons of cargo including farm implements and mail tines donated by Jewish women’s organizations.
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Judea
Arthur
New York
Holy Land
Nathan Miraus
Traced Thief To Bulgaria in 1920 is Arrested
A thief who stole $1,500 in liberty bonds in Ohio in 1920 was traced to Sofia Bulgaria. A Bulgarian named R. C. Russeff testified, led to the bonds, and was charged, tried, found guilty, and sentenced to prison. The bonds were stolen in transit between two Ohio banks and later recovered by an American bank.
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Ohio
Sofia
Bulgaria
R. C. Russeff
Russe
Australia Growing Faster Than Canada
A Sydney Bulletin analysis notes the Commonwealth grows faster in population than Canada. Canada is 750000 square miles larger but younger in settlement, with about 60 percent more people. the Commonwealth has many more inhabitants of British descent.
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Commonwealth
Canada
Jreebergs
Moe
Sydney Bulletin
Grain inbound and outbound volumes at Fort William and Port Arthur
The grain received at the lakes since August 1, 1924 to February 26, 1923 totalled 167 578 bushels with 5061 bushels of wheat. In the same period shipments from Fort William and Port Arthur reached 153 146 901 bushels according to a Dominion Bureau of Statistics report.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Fort William
Port Arthur
After Opinion Expressed A Man Wishes For Slow Freight
A humorous line notes that once a man voices his view he may regret it and wish he had chosen a slower wiser route like taking a slow freight instead. The remark underscores caution in speaking too soon.
Pattern Ordering From Winnipeg Pattern News Queues
Ad notice from Winnipeg publisher requests readers to send 26 cents or stamps to order patterns. Include name, town and address. payment should be wrapped carefully.
Ensemble coat and dress pattern details for women
A fashion description presents Coat No 1052 in wood-brown charmecon with printed silk lining, offered in straight-line style with bell sleeves and convertible collar in sizes 34 to 44. Dress No 1056 is a one piece frock with center front plait and contrasting crepe trim, sized 14 to 44, with fabric yardage specified for size 38.
Prince Buys Aristocrat Ram for Prince of Wales
Ex Mayor EB Little of London owns Belvoir Stock Farms at Delaware Ontario a 800 acre operation. He sold a thoroughbred yearling shropshire ram to the Prince of Wales. The ram will ship to the Prince’s ranch in Alberta. Federal Agriculture experts selected the sheep for the Prince.
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E.P
EB. &. Little
London
Belvoir
Delaware
South Orange Boy Follows Father as Locomotive Engineer
Patrick Ash of South Orange New Jersey served as engineer of a diesel locomotive for many years. He predicted his son Jimmy would become an engineer and, recently, Jimmy took over the engine from his father marking the family’s longtime wish fulfilled.
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Patrick Ash
South Orange
Jimmy
Swedish Women Win Recognition of Equal Pay Principle
Sweden's government endorses equal pay for men and women in principle. Minister Thorsen submitted a recommendation to the Rikstag arguing that civil service law already grants equal privileges to women and men in active work, so salaries for a given position should be the same regardless of gender.
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Sweden
Fiean
Thorsen
Thorsson
Reliable Spring Tonic Dr Williams Pink Pills Ad
A spring health appeal for a blood enriching tonic to combat fatigue pimples and low mood. Claims the pills build nerves and strength and cites Mrs. Lillian Lewis of Ohio as a recovering customer. Sold by any medicine dealer or by mail at 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Fashion patterns and lingerie guides arrive in paper
The paper announces regular fashion news for women and children including outerwear and lingerie. A Palieriarerview will show patterns illustrated so readers can sew at home. Every pattern, no matter complexity, is twenty cents. Dressmaking hints and full directions accompany each envelope.
French girl discovers new fuel named roline by Irene Laurent
A 15 year old Irene Laurent daughter of a French chemist claims to have found a sugar based fuel called roline. Prominent automotive engineers tested it in a standard car and reported astonishing results. The test run occurred the night before in the chemist's kitchen.
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Irene Laurent
Laurent
Literacy and higher education figures in Egypt survey
The Egyptian Gazette estimates that about 1.1 million of 14.9 million Egyptians can read and write. It cites roughly 100 thousand men with higher education based on an older census.
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Egyptian Gazette
Alberta Sets November Dates For Corn Show
Dates set for November 16 and 17 for Alberta corn show. Alberta corn acreage this year is expected near 100000 acres with most in Southern Alberta. Seed is being brought in from Northern Montana.
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Alberta
Montana
Oarless Lifeboat Demonstrated As Successful In London
A lifeboat without oars, propelled by occupants pulling eight levers, was tested in London with 42 occupants. One man per lever achieved 3 mph, while two per lever reached 6 mph, in the presence of Lloyds agents and officials from the London board of trade and British corporation along with 40 steamship firms.
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London
J. R. Fleming
London Board of Trade
British Corporation
Berlin Clubs Meal Check System Cools Beggar Trade
The Berlin Women's Club proposes coupons of five and ten pfennigs to feed beggars. Families buy meal tickets and give them to beggars who go to the district welfare office for a free meal while workers review each case. Professional beggars avoid homes using meal checks.
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Berlin Women’s Club
Berlin
Not a Village in All Canada Quebec Man Tels How Quickly They Built Him Up
In St Fulgence Quebec a local resident Mr Philippe Gagnon testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills provide relief from kidney trouble. He used six boxes and credits the remedy with strengthening and healing his kidneys while urging friends to try it. The article explains kidneys filter waste from blood and that kidney failure leads to disease.
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Quebec
St. Fulgence
Que
Canada
Dodd
Philippe Gagnon
Mr. Gagnon
Luseland Farmer Wins Millers Cup for Best Wheat in Sask
Arthur E Dowling of Luseland earned the Millers Cup for the best baking wheat at the 1925 Saskatchewan provincial seed fair in Saskatoon. He also placed eighth with Marquis wheat sample. Dowling previously won the trophy in 1922, with Moose Jaw district strong in the standings and Luseland contributing four samples to prize money.
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Saskatchewan
Arthur E Dowling
Luseland
Saskatche
Saskatoon
Mr. Dowling
Thomas Teare
Marquis
J. J. Green
Wallard
Moose Jaw
Milton Hersey Company, Limited
Winnipeg
Kitchener Wheat
Manitoba Grain Futures Tax Declared Ultra Vires
The Manitoba Grain Futures Tax Act of 1923 is ruled ultra vires and void under the British North America Act. The Judicial Committee dismisses Manitoba’s appeal after the Supreme Court found the tax on grain sellers for future delivery beyond provincial powers.
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Manitoba
Canada
Provy Council
Supreme Court of Canada
Miners Honored by King for Brave Rescue at Morton Pit
Vincent Elwick and George Wilson received the Edward Medal at a royal investiture in Buckingham Palace for bravery during a roof collapse at Morton Colliery Durham. Companions Francis McNally and John Place were trapped by falling stone but were saved by their actions. The King praised their exceptional bravery.
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Buckingham Palace
Vincent Elwick
George Wilsop
Edward
Morton
Durham
Francis McNally
John Place
Elwick
Wilson
Premier Ferguson Promises Alberta Coal to Ontario May Start
In the Ontario House Premier G. H. Ferguson announced plan to begin moving 100 000 tons of coal from Alberta to Ontario in May. He noted no provision for railways to transport coal at cost and said Alberta’s government would ensure Ontario receives good quality coal.
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Ontario
G. H. Ferguson
Commience
Alberta
Premicer
American Tourists Set to Flock to Canada Rockies
Walker Pratt of Canadian National Railways says American interest in the Canadian Rockies has surged. He notes heightened awareness of Jasper National Park Mount Robson Park and Northern Rockies among U S travelers, forecasting a large influx of wealthy Americans this summer.
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California
Canadian Rockies
Walker Pratt
Canadian National Railways
Pratt
Northern Rockies
Jasper National Park
Mount Robzon Park
Mr. Pratt
Many Qualities of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for coughs colds sore throats sprains cuts and wounds. The copy claims the bottle offers numerous healing uses and frames it as a portable medicine chest.
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Dr. Thomas
German inventor Pollak develops shatterproof glass substitute
A chemical product with glass-like properties that does not crack or splinter easily has been developed by Fritz Pollak. It is considered highly practical for automobile windows and windshields.
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Fritz Pollak
London tramways lose money to rising car use
The London tramway system is unprofitable as automobile competition grows. The article notes a widespread pattern reported by the Okiawa Reformer.
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London
England
Okiawa
Divorce Applicant Reports Lost Husband In Hotel Lobby
A divorce applicant claims she lost her husband eight years ago in a hotel lobby and believes he is still waiting where she said they would meet, about 15 minutes from the time of the report.
H. G Wells Early Career as Clerk and Teacher
The article notes H. G. Wells, a leading English author, worked as a store clerk and a school teacher before publishing his first novel, highlighting his humble beginnings and rise to literary prominence.
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H. €. Wells
Worm Exterminator Advertised To Protect Children
An ad for Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator urges parents to treat worm infestations in children to prevent convulsions and possible death.
Quarrel Highlight Cautions Against One-Sided Judgment
A reminder that even if one side appears wrong in a dispute, the other is not automatically right. The remark urges balanced evaluation and discourages knee-jerk moral certainty.
The Cup of Happiness Leaks Before Running Over
A proverb-like observation notes that joy can falter at its onset, with optimism often spilling away just as success seems near. The saying warns of premature disappointment and the fragility of anticipated happiness.
Town's Knocker Provokes Mixed Feelings Across Community
Residents debate the door knocker's presence in town noting it provokes reactions but clarifying it reflects local culture. Some see it as harmless tradition while others question its impact on daily life.
Racing with Death Aims to Save Jersey Patient
An Imperial Airways flying boat on the Southampton Guernsey service carried Dr Clayton Reid to Jersey after an urgent call. The Rolls Royce powered craft was ready to depart Guernsey Harbor when the message arrived and the doctor reached the patient within an hour.
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Imperial Airways
Southampton
Guernsey
Channel Islands
Jersey
Clayton Reid
Duchess of York Trip Highlights Rhino Trophy
Reported details of the Duke and Duchess of York in Southern Uganda describe the Duke shooting a fine white rhinoceros. The Duchess declined a permit for another rhino after learning the animal was rare yet harmless, earning favorable view amid many permit requests.
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Duke
Duchess of York
Uganda
Pinkerton Detectives Investigate 1919 Bank Loan Commissions
Ontario Legislature announced Pinkerton detectives are employed by the government to trace the disposition of about fifty thousand dollars alleged paid in commissions at the Partlas ment Buildings on the 1919 loan.
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Pinkerton
Jlame Bank
Ontario
Worm Powders Case Cleansing Effect Praised
The article extols Miller’s Worm Powders as pleasant like sugar and safe for children. It notes occasional vomiting signals cleansing action, not harm, and claims the powder can remove clear worms from the body.
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Miller
Peak hotel view lists glaciers and peaks in Alps
From the Kulm Hotel near a mountain summit the altitude reaches 13 times the Woolworth Building height. Guests can view 59 glaciers and 5 notable peaks from this high alpine vantage point.
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Kulm
Woolworth
Boss Fires Employee After Car Incident
An employee says the boss fired him for taking the boss's car last night. He confesses to driving the vehicle and claims he confronted the boss, leading to dismissal.
Per cival’s fuel stop sparks a jagt cigarette mishap
While fueling, an individual named Per cival lit a jagt cigarette, triggering a minor incident at a local station. No injuries reported as authorities document the event.
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