World Happenings Briefly Told
Clarence Chamberlin fails in third attempt at the world duration flight as ice forms on wings. A memorial statue for Samuel Gompers proposed in Washington by Rep Casey. Nine Hazleton miners rescued after being entombed for over twelve hours. Earl of Athlone’s Governor General term extended to 1928 by South Africa. Veronese painting purchased by Canadian National Gallery. Alberta Wheat Pool awards Vancouver terminal elevator contract for 2.5 million bushels capacity. One Shot, oldest Blood Indian and signer of Treaty 7, dies at 85 on the Brood Reserve. Baron Byng of Vimy elevated to viscount in his 65th year. he served as Canada’s governor-general 1921–1926.
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Clarence Chamberlin
Washington
Samuel Chompers
American Federation of Labor
Casey
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Hazleton
Earl of Atilone
South Africa
Paul Veronese
Canadian National Gallery
Alberta Wheat Pool
Northern Construction Company, Ltd
Baron Byng of
Vimy
Governor-General of
Canada
Viscount Byng
Air Route Via Yukon Forecasts Global Air Corridor
Dr Alfred Thompson former Yukon MP predicts the Yukon could become a major air route linking Asia and Europe. The airway would run through northern British Columbia or the Yukon to the Aleutians, offering clear conditions away from fog and snow. Airships may lead travel with seasonal Yukon stations when rivers run open.
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Yukon
Asia
Europe
Alfred Thompson
British Columbia
Aleutian Islands
Dr. Thompson
Siberia
China
Japan
Phillippine Islands
North Bay Senator Pushes Hudsons Bay Railway
Senator George Gordon of North Bay says the Hudson’s Bay Railway is essential for the north country and mining development. He notes grain transport is not the only benefit and urges young men to seek opportunities northward, observing shifts in town commerce from banks to service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Country
George Gordon
North Bay
Canada
Les
Britain predicts Atlantic air service reach to Canada
British secretary of state for air affairs says a future Atlantic route will connect London with Montreal and Edmonton, placing Canada closer to London than New York. An experimental line may start in summer, with full regular service years away, prioritizing passengers and mail then valuables. A large airship is under construction for tests and a second for private use.
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Hee
Ameo
Irwn
Elon Pilmonton
British Air Line
Atlantic
Peach River
Mocksea
Vancouver
Churchill
London
Montreal
Edmonton
Tornto
Canada
New York
Col. Amery
Iceland
Greenland
British
Air Ministry
Col. Burney
Junior Miss Frock Pattern No 1342 Description
The pattern showcases a practical junior miss frock with flared side gores a shaped collar gathered long sleeves and center front buttons. Offered in sizes 6 8 10 12 and 14 years with fabric yardages specified for 36 inch and 54 inch widths. Pattern price 25 cents and Fashion Book price 10 cents.
Wireless sending outfits to be installed at The Pas and Cold Lake
Wireless sending outfits capable of delivering messages over 430 miles will be installed by transportation interests at The Pas and at Cold Lake Manitoba with reception possible from greater distances. One pair will be placed at The Pas and another at the Sheritt-Gordon Mines Limited headquarters in the northern ore field. A wireless set is already in use at the Finn Flon mine.
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Pas
Cold Lake
Manitoba
Sheritt-Gordon Mines, Limited
Finn Flon
Maligne River in Jasper Park Vanishes Then Reappears
A Canadian river in Jasper National Park disappears into a dry bed for a mile or more and then reemerges as the Maligne River. The river, sourced in Maligne Lake, travels to Medicine Lake and into the Athabaska, carving a deep canyon on its final descent.
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Jasper National Park
Alberta
Maligne
Athabaska
Maligne Lake
Canadian Rockies
Medicine Lake
Athabaska River
London Dublin air service eyed by Imperial and Irish Free State
Negotiations proceed between Imperial Airways Limited and the Air Department of the Irish Free State on a London to Dublin air service. Passengers would fly London to Liverpool in air expresses and transfer to a 15 passenger flying boat. The trip aims for about four hours, far faster than the ten hours by boat and train.
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London
Dublin
Imperial Airways, Limited
Air Department
Irish Free State
Liverpool
Pride in the Past Shapes Modern Attitudes
A compact reflection notes that pride in history influences present identity. It suggests people cling to旧 memories to define current values and social norms.
New Appointment at Western Lines Canadian Pacific
A. Ledingham has been named assistant general freight agent of Western Lines of the Canadian Pacific Railway with headquarters in Winnipeg. He joined CPR in 1907, serving in freight traffic, then as chief clerk, contracting freight agent and city freight agent before his latest promotion.
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A. Ledingham
Western Lines
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Ledingham
Canadian Pacific
International Friendship Highlighted by U S Diplomat at Montreal Club
United States Minister to Canada William Phillips spoke before the Canadian Club of Montreal on shared courtesies between the two nations. He cited Lindbergh’s Ottawa visit during Canada’s diamond jubilee, the Peace Bridge dedication, the Arlington Cemetery monument unveiling, the wreath at Ottawa, and visits by the Governor General and Lady Willingdon and Premier King, noting Kellogg’s planned February return visit.
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Canada
U.S
Montreal
Wen
William Phillips
United States
Phillips
Col. Lindbergh
Ottawa
Peace Bridge
Niagara River
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Lady Willingdon
King
Frank B. Kellogg
Saskatchewan Honey Production Rises Rapidly 1922 to 1927
Saskatchewan honey output climbed from 24 000 pounds in 1922 to 500 974 pounds in 1927 according to the field crops branch of the provincial department of agriculture. The 1927 total includes 64 042 pounds of comb honey and 436 932 pounds of extracted honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Field Crops Branch
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Briquette Plant Tenders Sought for Bienfait Project
Ernest Bury, English engineer and manager in the Bienfait briquetting plant reconstruction, plans to visit Saskatchewan for five to six weeks to supervise installation and integration with the existing Bienfait system. A British capitalists syndicate funds the venture. Tenders are advertised in British newspapers for machinery needed at Bienfait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bienfalt
Ernest Bury
Western Dominion Collieries
T.M. Molloy
Saskatchewan
Bienfait
Germ of Moon Blindness Found by Mayo Doctor
Dr. Edward C. Rosenow of the Mayo Foundation Rochester Minnesota announced at the 29th annual meeting of the Society of American Bacteriologists that tests and experiments have identified an organism that, when injected into horses, produces symptoms like moon blindness. He said a serum may be possible to stop its spread if further tests corroborate findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Rosenow
Mayo Foundation
Rochester
Minnesota
Society of American Bacteriologists
Rosenow
Rooftop Garden Event Surprises London Viewers
An Adelaide house roof near London Bridge hosts a fruit tree experiment by Sir John Burnet. Despite 170 feet above the Thames and cold east winds, none of 70 fruit trees have died and a cherry and pear crop has already appeared. A new 18 hole putting link completes the setup.
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Adelaide House
London Bridge
Thames
John Burnet
Manitoba Industry Growth and Arctic Police Station Note
Last year 22 new industries began operations in Winnipeg and district and 21 existing industries enlarged plants. The estimated total output value of Manitoba plants in 1927 was about £170,000,000. The farthest north police station is Herschel Island on the Arctic Ocean, a Royal Northwest Mounted Police post. Wry sayings on talk and reputations follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Herschel Island
Arctic Ocean
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Railways Deemed Safer Than Autos by Canadian Official
W. Jones of Canadian National Railways told Winnipeg listeners that railways are not dangerous and that the real danger stems from careless motorists. He noted CN’s safety drive and First Aid culture among 6 000 employees, with 37 000 ready to help and growing St John Ambulance involvement.
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W. Jones
Montreal
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Canadian National
Jones
St. John “Ambulance Association
Do Not Eat Turkey in New Zealand
The report notes about 77,000 turkeys in New Zealand per a census and says demand is low, with local producers handling supplies. Trade Commissioner Julian J. Foster cites prices: gobblers 3.60 to 6.00 dollars, hens about 2.40, younger birds from 1.70 upward. The item also mentions a California hatchery producing three million chicks annually.
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New Zealand
Julian J. Foster
Department of Commerce
New
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Lhreat Northern Airway
Thompson
Future of
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N. VU
Atlantic Air Service
Dominion
Predic Ia Po Boom Tom
Northern Depot
Tapio
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
North
Maligne River
London-Dublin Air Service
Sask
Manitoba Industries
Old London
Canning Town
Hammersmith
Tower of London
Lambeth Palace
Tower Bridge
Victoria Embankment
Scott
Turkey
California
Milburn
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