World Happenings Briefly Tol
The preparatory commission for a disarmament conference has been convoked to meet at Geneva on April 15. Dr J D MacLean former premier of British Columbia has taken an important post in the federal department of finances at Ottawa. At a meeting of the selection committee in Winnipeg Lawrence C Bonnygastle was selected Manitoba Rhodes scholar for 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
J. D. MacLean
British Columbia
Federal
Department of Finances
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Lawrence C. Bonnygastle
Manitoba
R. Dyboleski
Poland
Modern Language Association
Toronto
Rudyard Kipling
Batesman
Emillio Portes Gil
Mexico
Montreal
London
Hilton Jones
Jones
Canadian Pacific Steamship
Vancouver
Victoria
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
Governor-General’s Foot Guards
Dominion
Greatest Year for British Columbia Industrial Output in 1928
The year 1928 was the province’s peak, with lumbering, agriculture, mining and fishing surpassing 251.2 million dollars in output. Estimated at 251,205,000, up 6,977,333 from 1927, final figures may rise further, especially from lumber.
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British Columbia
More Effective Danger Signs for Crossings
A Houston study argues warning signs mislead drivers by negative phrasing. It proposes new railroad crossing cues that emphasize proactive safety and positive persuasion to reduce risky behavior near tracks.
Copper Deposits in Northern Canada Forecast as Future Resource
The Arctic region of Northern Canada holds copper ore deposits that are currently inaccessible but may become one of the world’s great copper ore reserves in the future.
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Canada
Arctic
Quarry Network in Maritime Provinces Furnishes Stones
In the Maritime Provinces about seventy quarries supply grindstones and pulpstones. Local workers report steady output meeting regional demand and sustaining related industries.
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Maritime Provinces
Drowning Plea Sparks Unlikely Rescue Line
In Leipzig a bather cries for help while an angler unable to swim offers a risky rescue by enticing the swimmer to bite the angler’s fishing line. The situation highlights danger at the water’s edge and improvised heroism.
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Bather
Gemutliche Sachse
Leipzig
Vancouver Plans Memorial For Captain Vancouver Statue
The Vancouver Province reports efforts to raise funds for a statue honoring Captain Vancouver, namesake of the city and its port. The proposed monument would guard the harbor entrance, rise high above the sea, and serve as a landmark for mariners both day and night.
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Vancouver
Pacific Coast
United States
Gulf
Mexican reporters wear pistols in daily work routine
Mexican newspapers are described as requiring reporters to carry pistols and cartridge belts at their desks. The practice is common for those working late or traveling abroad, with many office workers armed as well as those who do not have nighttime assignments.
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United States
Harvest Brown Velvet Dress With Bow Detail Style 339
A sheer rayon printed velvet harvest brown dress features a demure bow at the diagonal neckline and bound openings, a circular pointed skirt, and dart-fitted sleeves. Sizes to 42 bust. fabric needs 3 yards 40 inch plus 1 yard 27 inch contrasting. pattern price 25 cents.
Briquetting Plant Nears Saskatchewan Market Debut
After over nine years and more than a million dollars spent on equipment and trials the Lignite Utilization Board of Canada advances a briquette project at Bienfait Saskatchewan. Ern est Bury helms progress as British capital funds further experimental work with a tenacious aim to capture a one dollar plant takeover. Word blindness affects one in two thousand children in England. Japan pours over a million pounds of cotton yarn in a recent month.
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Saskatchewan
Ernest Bury
Japan
Peasant Crossings Protest Food Seizures on Polish Frontier
Russian peasants report Polish guards seize those seeking to reach Poland for flour and fats amid scarcity in Russia. Peasants beg guards to allow food access, while Soviet authorities view cross border relief as discrediting the government.
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Poland
Russia
Fir Trees Used For Christmas In the British Isles
More than two million fir trees are used each Christmas across the British Isles. The article notes the scale of festive plant consumption and its cultural significance.
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British Isles
Agronomists Elect Western Canadian Society Leaders
Xx. J. Tinline of Brandon Dominion Experimental Farm was chosen president for 1929 by the Western Canadian Society of Agronomy at Saskatoon. Dr. J. B. Harrington of the University of Saskatchewan was elected vice president. Officers include O. S. Aamodt as secretary treasurer B. M. S'monds as executive and R. Newton of Alberta. Honorary presidents are heads of Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta universities.
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J. Tinline
Dominion Experimental Farm
Brandon
Western Canadian Society of Agronomy
Saskatoon
J. B. Harrington
University of Saskatchewan
O. S. Aamodt
University of Alberta
B. M. S'monds
Dominion Plant Pathology Laboratory
Improvement Shown In Employment Situation
The December employment contraction was smaller than in most of the last nine years and better than December 1 in any prior year. Dominion bureau data from 6,600 firms employing 81,723 people show an index of 116.7, down from 119.1 on November 1 but above 106.8 on December 1, 1927.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Meeting in the rented room ends sourly after mismatch
A visitor surveying a room confronts a landlady about unmet expectations from an advertisement. The landlady responds by questioning the visitor’s former correspondence and appearance, signaling a clash of trust and presentation.
Canadian Aberdeen Angus Shipment Goes to Australia
A Canadian shipping venture sends 28 Aberdeen Angus cattle from Brandon Manitoba to New South Wales Australia aboard the Haraki. The consignment for government and private buyers includes 18 females and 2 bulls to NSW and 6 females and 2 bulls to G W Mackey. Colin Campbell leads the voyage with heavy feed and plans to showcase at the Sydney Royal Show opening April 3 1929 followed by Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Brandon
Canadian Pacific
Haraki
Vancouver
Sydney
Australia
James D. McGregor
Manitoba
Canada
Dominion
Government of New South Wales
G. W. Mackey
Hemsby Abominaby
New South Wales
J. B. Cramsie
Australian Metropolitan Meat Industry Board
Cramsie
Glencarnock Farms
Government of
Cable
C. G. F. Grant
Colin Campbell
Campbell
Orient
South America
McGregor
Erica
Miss Burgess
Elsa
Georgina
Edward Glencarnock
Blackcap Revolution
Edward
Glencarnock
Eurotas
Evreux
Harviestoun
Faultless Pass
Enjoinder
Pride Lad
Homer
de Leary
Meadowbrook
Glencarnock Stuck Farms
J. D. McGregor
Man
Mr. McGregor
Landing Device For Planes in Canada Tests
Canadian aeronautical engineers are testing combined ski and wheel landing devices in Ottawa. The search for a practical solution continues as air officials note the problem is unique to Canada, with wheels failing on final landings after long flights between Toronto Montreal and the Maritimes.
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Governmnt Aeronautical
Ottawa
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Maritimes
Marking Historic Sites Cairns and Tablets Across Canada
The National Parks Branch with the Historic Sites and Monuments Board marked 22 historic sites nationwide. Cairns and bronze tablets were erected in Nova Scotia Quebec Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia. Tablets were affixed to public buildings and pillars in several provinces. Preservation work occurred at Fort Chambly and Fort Lennox in Quebec. Most lands of Fort Louisbourg Nova Scotia were acquired for future national historic park development.
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National Parks Branch
Department of the Interior
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Dominion
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Ontario
Fort Chambly
Fort Lennox
Fort Louisbourg
Cape Breton
Impressive CommanderFigure Mrs Peckum Stirs Talk
A dialogue notes Mrs Peckum as a remarkable woman whose husband earns a large salary she commands. The exchange questions how she earns it, implying she wields influence and financial authority without direct labor. The piece highlights gendered power and social perceptions.
Alberta Dominates Chicago Show With 32 Prizes
Alberta won 32 prizes from 58 entries at the Chicago International Feed and Cattle Show, earning more premium money than any U S state and more than all other Canadian provinces combined, reported by W J Stephen provincial field crops commissioner on his return.
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Alberta
Chicago
Eagle Butte Oil Well Produces 40.6 Million Feet Gas
Alberta report records the Eagle Butte Oil Company well coming in December 19 with gas production of 40,600,000 feet. Testing aims to supply Moose Jaw and Regina gas, amid brief rural chatter.
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Alberta
Eagle Butte Oil Company
View
Moose Jaw
Regina
Returned Traveller Questions Marital Status with Friend
A returned traveller asks Jim if he has married his sweetheart or still darns his own socks. Jim replies simply with one word, Yes.
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Jim
Love and debts from a wandering soul in Pages Gaies
A brief remark on love driving a man to pay a girl's board bill when he cannot pay his own. The speaker jokes on travel woes and asks if he has tried the ditches. The quote is attributed to Pages Gaies in Yverdon.
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Gaies
Yverdon
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B.C. Industries
A. Houston
Texas
Coast
Capt
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
TafRrony
Union
AiDermot Ave
England
J. A. McGregor
Agronomists
M. J. Tinline
Western Canadian Society
Cairns
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