World happenings briefly told
Revenue from excise stamps in 1924 totaled 9 308 714 pounds as stated in the House of Commons. Leopards home in Carrville La discharged cured. Zahla concluded Geneva opium conference saying solid progress made. William Melunes, ex director of Canada's Geological Survey, dies at 67. Canadian Railway Board held 55 sittings in 1924, 235 cases heard. Empire Settlement Act financed 296 392 for assisted passages. Smuts opposes Hertzog plan to disqualify blacks and Asians. Imperial Bank warns of counterfeit notes from 1917 100 dollars issue. Belgium bars Eamonn de Valera from entering country amid lecture tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Foor
Carrville
Herlup Zahla
Geneva
I. William Melunes
Geological Survey of Canada
Victoria Museum
Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners For Canada
Jan Cheisdan Smuts
Union of South Africa
Hertzog
Imperial Bank of Canada
Hank
Kingston taxi driver fined for missing engagement
In Kingston police court a taxi driver was fined the minimum of 1 with costs for not keeping an engagement. He arranged to have a passenger ready at the outer station to catch a Montreal train but missed the train. The passenger reported the case to police.
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Kingston
Montreal
Mrs Annie E Perry Endorses Favorite Prescription
Windsor Ontario woman Annie E Perry extols Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for expectant mothers. She says it kept her well and able to manage duties to the end of her pregnancy and urges young mothers to try it. Sold by dealers in liquid and tablet forms or by mail from Dr Pierce s Laboratory Bridgeburg Ontario.
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Dr. Pierce
Bridgeburg
Ontario
Kraft Cheese Promotes 60 Ways To Serve Cheese
Kraft Cheese issues a free recipe book with over 60 serving ideas and color illustrations. Kraft purchases Canadian cheese to support cheese factories while remaining a processor distinct from farms. Copy available free by writing to Kraft in Montreal and mentioning this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Kraft-MacLaren Cheese Company
Montreal
Kraft Company
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement
An Ontario reader reports severe bronchitis left her weak with shaken nerves and sleepless nights. She describes walking the floor for hours and credits Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills with restoring balance to her nervous system after one box.
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Milburn
W. W. Aulthouse
Woorrous
Ont
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Advertised in Canada
The copy touts Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills with testimonials of improved rest and health. It notes availability at all druggists and dealers, packaged by The T. Milburn Co Limited in Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Flame Under Water Sparks Instant Steam Power Claim
English engineer Oscar Brunler presents a submerged flame that contacts water to instantly generate steam powerful enough to drive a locomotive or steamship. He cites a 3 by 4.5 foot generator and heat near 4000 degrees, with potential uses from shipping to nitric acid production.
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Oscar Brunler
Bruner
London
Glasgow
British Women Raise Funds for Hospital With Tea Parties
British women organize ten thousand home tea parties in London during March to May to celebrate the Elizabeth Garret Anderson Hospital thirty fifth birthday and raise about 375000 dollars for improvements. The hospital, founded by a woman and run by women, invites guests to donate any amount from a farthing to pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elizabeth Garret Anderson Hospital
Spohn's Distemper Compound Promotion for Horses
An old advertisement touts Spohn's Distemper Compound as a standard remedy for horses' illnesses including distemper, pink eye, laryngitis, and coughs. It claims 30 years of use and urges buying from local drug stores via Ston Medical Co., Coshcn, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ston Medical Co
Coshen
Ind
War over Europe looms warns Ramsay MacDonald
Ramsay MacDonald argues a security pact to guard France would trigger another great war and undo disarmament efforts. He warns Britain and allies face catastrophe if Britain signs with Chamberlain and Herriot backing the pact. He calls for rejecting aggression and focusing on disarmament instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ramsay MacDonald
Austen Chamberlain
Herriot
Britain
France
MacDonald
Labor Party
Canadian visit by New Zealand railway officials
Two representatives of New Zealand government owned railways, J. Pickard and W. R. Davidson, arrived in Canada to study railway operation and general conditions. Their round the world tour will continue through the United States, Europe, India and Australia as part of a broader development program for New Zealand railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Owned Railways of
New Zealand
J. Pickard
W. R. Davidson
Canada
United States
Europe
India
Australia
March Weather Dangers to Baby
A Canadian note warns that fluctuating March weather harms infants by confinement indoors in poor ventilation. It recommends keeping Baby's Own Tablets on hand to gently regulate the stomach and bowels, claiming aid against colds and fevers, sold by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. William’s’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
World’s Greatest Air Power Claims Stir French British Comparison
Sir Samuel Hoare in London declares France holds about 1410 squadrons with nine planes each across naval military and colonial air forces. Britain fields 576 planes across home waters and empire, versus France’s 1,260.
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France
Samuel Hoare
Samuel
London
Great Britain
Ireland
Britain
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Palestine
India
Alberta to Link With U S Telephone Network
Alberta will soon connect its government telephone system with the Transcontinental system in the United States. Within three months three long distance lines will reach the southern border via the Mountain States Telephone System in Montana, enabling nearly continent wide Alberta telephone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
New York
San Francisco
United States
Mountain States
Montana
Diamond Dyes Color Things New Inexpensive Home Dye Kit
Beautiful home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Dip in cold water for light tints or boil for rich colors. Each 16 cent package includes simple directions for dyeing lingerie, silks, ribbons, skirts, dresses, coats, and more. Specify material to your druggist whether wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
Singapore base scheme debated in House of Lords
Lord Wimborne attacked the Singapore base plan arguing it would offend Japan and spur arms race fears. Lord Balfour countered no country would defend Singapore for Britain, insisting the fleet could be kept effective by a defensive Singapore base if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
House of Lords
Lord Wimborne
Japan
Lord Balfour
United States
Pacific
Indian
War Ace Plans British Columbia Air Service Inauguration
Former war ace Major Donald R. MacLaren heads a group planning air service from the coast to the Dease Lake district interior of British Columbia. Seaplanes will operate under government mail subsidies and support from major regional operators. Plans aim to connect Vancouver with Dease Lake and link other northern areas.
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Dease Lake
British Columbia
Donald R. MacLaren
Vancouver
Austrian engineer adapts rotor to airplane flight
Austrian engineer Herr Gligorin, Vienna University graduate and pilot, claims a combined propeller and rotor drive using the Flettner principle. He foresees a New York crossing under twelve hours, citing Vienna tests showing speeds over 300 miles per hour with a 120 horsepower motor and a 3000 foot climb in two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Gligorin
Vienna University
New York
Europe
Vienna
Large Farm Sold to Canadian Colonization Farm
The 13 820 acre George Lane farm at Namaka Alta is sold for about 650 000 to Canadian colonization interests. Lane bought it in 1914 after a 25 bushel per acre wheat yield. The Namaka elevator with 30 000 bushel capacity and farm buildings are noted. Also sale of Rosedale ranch near Camrose to colonization interests for subdivision into small farms.
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George Lane
Namaka
Alta
Mr. Lane
Alberta
Rosedale Ranch
Bittern Lake District
Camrose
Manitoba Free Press
First General Assembly of United Church Holds Toronto Session
The first general assembly of the United Church of Canada will convene in Toronto on June 11. An invitation to meet at Trinity Methodist Church has been extended, the largest Methodist Church in the city with about 1,600 seats.
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General Assembly of the United Church of Canada
Toronto
Trinity Methodist Church
Priest Burned to Death in Ukraine Suspected Polish Agents
Father Andrae Fedoukovitch, a Polish Catholic priest, was burned to death in Jitomir near Kiev. Authorities allege the Polish secret police carried out the attack.
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Andrae Fedoukovitch
Jitomir
Kiev
Ukraine
Secret Police
Workers Weigh Duty Over Mood in Daily Grinds
In a plain reflection on labor culture, employees confront a paradox of effort. The reminder to “work and don’t worry” contrasts with advice to worry when not working, highlighting attitudes toward productivity and well being in modern toil.
Real Gold Diggers Hog Beach Side For Gold Rings
Gold diggers work along a Brooklyn beach digging and sifting sand to recover rings and trinkets. Several are making a good living from the finds and markets.
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Brooklyn
Dr. Thomas Electric Oil Dominates Market as People’s Choice
The article extols Dr. Thomas electric Oil as a durable favorite that remains first in its field. It claims thousands have benefited and would not use any other preparation, noting its expanding usefulness and sterling qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Poland Sets Debt Repayment Plan with United States
Poland is paying its national debt and is the only European country to follow Great Britain's example. The Chamber of Deputies unanimously ratified the funding agreement with the United States. Poland will pay over a million dollars this year and the debt will be spread across years to 1984.
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Poland
Great Britain
United States
Chamber of Deputies
Worm Powders Sold As Remedy For Child Helath Woes
A advertising blurb urges mothers to treat internal parasites in children with Miller's Worm Powders. It claims worms sap vitality and retard growth, causing unrest and potential danger to life if untreated. The product is promoted as a reliable remedy that brings relief and peace of mind to mothers.
Audience Dresses in Period Costumes at Hastings Play
Hastings audience adopts ancient costumes for a recent performance of The Knight of the Burning Pestle set in the King James I era. The amateur playhouse hosted the event with the entire crowd matching the stage costumes.
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Hastings
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator Promises Safe Treatment
A worm extermination product named Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is described as fully effective yet mild, capable of driving worms from the system without harming the child. This claim emphasizes safety and gentle action.
Manitoba Legislature Reform Push Reduces Seats to 45
A redistribution measure would cut Manitoba's Legislature from 55 to 45 seats. Supporters of the Bracken Government are studying the plan as voters register moves proceed. The Farmers' Government has adopted a policy for the next appeal to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Bracken
Farmers
British WWII era pensions paid to veterans and dependents
Pensions totaling 72,106,000 pounds were paid by the British Government in 1924 to World War I veterans and dependents of those killed. The sum equaled about 250,090,000 dollars.
No Woman Should Think Of Marrying When Forgiveness Is Preserved
A fragment suggests a stance on women's marriage choices and a forgiving disposition. The text hints at social expectations and personal disposition guiding decisions.
London Fire Incidents Higher on Saturday
Reports show fires in London rise by five percent on Saturday compared to other days of the week. Fire crews respond to a higher concentration of blazes, prompting warnings to residents to take extra precautions and ensuring readiness across districts.
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London
Russia to Buy Electrical Goods Abroad in 1925
Official announcement states Russia will purchase electrical products from foreign suppliers worth 46,506,006 rubles during 1925. The plan outlines a large import program affecting trade and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
East Africans Vow Loyalty to Empire at Nairobi Reception
The Duke and Duchess of York left Nairobi for Nganda East Africa after a private reception at Government House. Native chiefs and headmen, in decorated attire, pledged loyalty to the King and pride in forming part of the British Empire. The Duke promised to convey the message home and gave each chief an ebony staff topped with the Rose of York.
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Duke
Duchiss of York
Narobi
Nganda
East Africa
Government House
Rose of York
Canada to send two officials to imperial economic committee
Dominion government announces L. C. McQuail of the live stock branch and J. Forsythe Smith of the trade commission service will represent Canada on the new imperial economic committee. The panel will study marketing improvements for overseas food products in Great Britain.
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Dominion
L. C. McQuail
Department of Agriculture
J. Forsythe Smith
Trade Commission Service
Department of Trade and Commerce
Imperial Economic Committee
Great Britain
Bibliography Counts on Einstein Relativity Works
Professor Morris Lecot of the University of Louvain studies a bibliography listing 3 775 items on Einstein and relativity. Of these 435 have been published in Germany, 1 156 in England, 690 in France, 215 in Italy, and 26 in Holland.
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Morris Lecot
University of Louvain
Hee
Ife
Germany
Eagland Hee
France
Italy
Holland
When He Overeats And Becomes His Own Boss
A short aphorism notes a boy who overeats until he becomes a man and eats as much as he wants, implying trouble follows. From E. W. Howe's Monthly, it reflects caution about self indulgence and consequences of unchecked appetite.
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E. W. Howe
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Oma Wrigley
J. A. Robb
D. F. Kellner
Eamonn de Valera
Annie E. Perry
Ulem
Spohn
Zealand
Balfour
Lords of Singapore
War Ace Plans Air Service
Interior of Province
Fiettner
Alberta Farm
First General Assembly
British Pensions
Semple Radio
Telcom
Minard
British Empire
On Economic Board
Seadie
Dominion Express
Ferncliffe Nursery
Hatzic
Anadian Distributors
Sevenoaks
Victoria
B.C
Winnipeg
Norman Tobias
Union Bank
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