World Happenings Briefly Told
The French high court says pedestrians must follow traffic rules like cars. A new twelfth magnitude star has been found in Cracow by Casimir Kordelewski of Cracow University. Amanda Riel widow of Louis Riel dies in Winnipeg streetcar heart failure born in St Boniface. The United States proposes a three power naval limitation conference in Geneva by June 1. Thomas Dawson, 60, WWI relief worker with Hoover, dies in Providence. The Stanley ice breaker sails to Hudson Bay after drydock overhaul. US Ottawa legation opening may be delayed after July 1 due to funding. The Royal Air Force plans a long distance nonstop flight from Cranwell toward British India. Canada may not send a delegation to Rome for an April 25 world agriculture congress.
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Cracow
Casimir Kordelewski
Cracow University
Amanda Riel
Louis Riel
Whnnipeg
United States
Ottawa
Congress
Royal Air Force
Cranwell
Lincolnshire
British India
World Agriculture Congress
Rome
Epartment of Agriculture
Canada
Vessel Christened with Wilk at Manitowac Yard
The Manitouwa c shipyards launched one of the Great Lakes largest vessels with wilk in a christening, a salute echoing traditions like honoring the dairy cow. A Farmers Advocate note praises the nautical ceremony and its dignified tone.
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Great Lakes
Wilk
Manitowac
Castoria for Infants and Children’s Digestive Relief
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Castoria used for over 30 years to relieve constipation feverishness and diarrhea in babies and children. It claims to regulate the stomach and bowels aid digestion and provide natural sleep without opiates, with the genuine product bearing a signature.
Airmen Ready for Task France Bring Napoleon’s Son Ashes
Paris could receive the ashes of Napoleon’s son the King of Rome from Vienna if France approves. General Mariaux at the Invalides seeks a decision and two famed aviators, Pelletier Daisy and Sadi Leevinte, are named to transport the remains to Paris amid a national outcry. Vienna signals Austria will not block the removal, leaving Habsburgs to resolve the matter.
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France
Napoleon
Paris
Rome
Vienna
The
Mariaux
the Invalides
Clifford Harmon
Tyers
Vielles Tigers
Pelletier Daisy
Sadi Leevinte
Austria
Reichstadt
Hapsburcs
Dodd's Kidney Pills Relieve Sask Resident’s Headaches
Laventure Saskatchewan special notes M N Zilan reports terrible headaches and sleeplessness eased after two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The item touts kidneys pills as remedy for run down conditions with irritability low energy and nervous strain.
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Dodd
M. N. Zilan
Unusual Burglary Targets England Dentist Surgery
Thieves broke into H Chopin's Illford dental practice and stole a selection of 7000 teeth. One thief sat in the chair to sort the teeth while discarding those with gold pins, leaving the rejected dentures scattered across the floor.
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England
H. Chopin
Illford
Cascarets Promote Quick Relief For Headache and All Ailments
Advertisement urges Cascarets as a sleep aiding bowel cleanser for headaches colds nervous upset and foul breath. It claims overnight cleansing of stomach liver and bowels and promises a taste friendly 10 cent box for adults and children with no griping.
Foreigners in Canada Must Be Taught Civic Values
The London Free Press argues that there is no greater public duty than making foreigners in Canada become good citizens. It warns that without guidance in government principles and Canadian institutions they risk becoming a menace to the country.
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Canada
London Free Press
Worm Powders Offer Relief for Child Parasites
Internal parasites in children sap vitality and retard growth. Untreated, they threaten life. A reliable remedy like Miller's Worm Powders can end worm infections and ease maternal anxiety, while busy men are seldom troubled by melancholy.
Branch Lines Open New Territory For 40000 Farms Referenced
Canadian National Railways outlines new branch lines paving the way for 146060 additional farms and 220000 new residents. Hudson's Bay line proceeds this year with connections to CN, while tidewater terminal site at Nelson or Churchill remains to be decided. Previous Senate opposition noted, but current outlook optimistic given projected traffic.
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Canadian National Railways
Calevlind
Hudson's Bay
Canadian National
Tide Water
Nelson
Churchill
Senate
Editor and Candidate Clash Over Local Reports
A controversial candidate confronts the editor about stories in the local paper. The editor calmly asks what is wrong, noting the papers would have printed the truth if they had it, implying a defiant stance about published accounts.
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Poliaician
Alberta farmer wins world prize in wheat ad campaign
A Canadian farmer who won the world prize in wheat is spotlighted for boosting Canada’s image with a practical ad message rather than highlighting heroic feats like Catalina Channel swimming. The piece notes his mother and Aunt Bella are not named in the daily coverage.
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Alberta
Canada
Bella
Knitwear pattern features one piece dress and smock
This Winnipeg fashion notice presents a one piece dress or smock with a shaped yoke and front opening, long rattan sleeves with wrist bands and patch pockets. It details View A and View B patterns, sizes 36 to 44, fabric yardage, and prices for the pattern and Fashion Book.
Giant Yakutsk Mountains Reported by Russian Geologists
The Geological Society of Russia announces a new mountain range found in Yakutia during expeditions led by Professor Obruteher along the Lunidgirka River. Stretching over 3,000 miles and two miles wide, many peaks reach 11,000 feet. the range may be named after Lenin.
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Geological Society of Russia
Yakutsk
Obruteher
Ludigirka River
Lenine
Nervous Woman Receives Simple Remedy Trial
Mrs. W. H. Yates of Ashern Manitoba recalls how anxiety and heightened startle response plagued her. She sought relief after a conversation with her mother who advised trying a box of an unnamed product, promising calmer nerves and steadier heartbeats.
Soviet Expedition Seeks 1908 Siberian Meteorite
The Soviet government dispatched an expedition to Central Siberia to locate a legendary meteorite said to have fallen June 20, 1908. Descriptions by natives place the object at about 60 tons, with a violent shock and scorched trees. If found it could yield nickel iron silver and platinum.
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Siberia
Central
Siberian Forest
Tallest Man From Smallest Country
In the tiny republic of Andorra lives Jose Penios, claimed as the world’s tallest man from the smallest nation. He stands about 1¢ feet 6 inches tall and is 19, still growing slowly, with biblical experts noting Goliath was only 14 inches taller.
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Republic of
Andorra
Jose Penios
Goliath
Jose
Sifil
Relief in Boxes Price 50 Cents by The T Milbur Co Limited
The ad notes relief after taking one box and greater relief after three boxes. Price is 50 cents per box, available at all dealers or by mail direct from The T Milbur o Limited of Toronto.
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T. Milbur:o., Limited
Toronto
Largest locomotive put in service by New York Central
The New York Central Railroad has placed in service the largest locomotive on its rails. It measures 4% feet long and weighs 552000 pounds. The Detroit Free Press notes a reckless automobile driver may not even deny the feat.
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New York Central Railroad
Detroit Free Press
Fables and Nostalgia Echo in Open Market Bits
A fragmented note recalls classic storytelling and a sales line for Manard’s Liniment seen in common markets. The text juxtaposes old tale language with a modern advertising phrase, signaling a historic snapshot of everyday life and commerce.
Swedes Face Name Confusion Amid Andersen Mixups
As Americans and English readers skim Smiths in directories, Swedes struggle with Andersens. The postal department suggests offering a premium to those who change their name to ease sorting.
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Andersen
Asbestos Production Leader Reported for Canada
The report states Canada advances as the top asbestos producer with 266000 tons in 1926 from a world total of 340000 tons. Rhodesia contributed 54000 tons while Russia and Cypress together produced 20000. A separate note mentions Ireland establishing its first main radio broadcasting station in Dublin.
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Canada
Dominion
Rhodesia
Russia
Cypress
Ireland
Dublin
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