Represent Canada at Inter Allied Conference in London
It is expected Hon J A Robb will represent Canada at the Inter allied conference in London this August to consider the Dawes report. Premier King will be unable to attend but Britain has asked all decisions to be represented and Canada will sign any resulting treaty pending ratification by Parliament to prevent Lausanne treaty misunderstandings.
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J. A. Robb
London
Canada
Dawes
King
World Happenings Briefly Told
The report covers delays to Malian North Pole expeditions, a royal visit path in Cairo and Canada, a July import restrictions move in Scotland, and a Chinese seizure of arms in Shanghai. It also notes a Canada versus Australia victory in a broncho riding test, British warships entering U.S. ports, Japan plans to expand air forces by 1928, and a court summons related to Wembley Stadium rodeos dismissed.
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Americas
Talbot
Port & Shanghai
Snowy Thomson
Pete Vandererr
Moro Fishermen Discover Extensive Pearl Beds in China Sea
Moro fishermen have found new large pearl beds off Palawan in the China Sea north of the island. Dr W H Wade reports the beds are widely claimed by local fishermen, shifting activity from the previous Sulu Sea beds south of Palawan and challenging Japanese dominance in the region.
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China Sea
Palawan
W. H. Wade
Culion Jeper
Manita
Britain’s Empire Exposition Promises Record Advertising Deal
The St. Thomas Times Journal reports on Wembley exhibitions that could bring Britain two hundred fifty million dollars in orders. It predicts widespread impact for industry and employment as Dominion participation and empire branding drive global interest.
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Wembley
Leipsig
Germany
Thew
Britain
Dominions
St. Thomas Times- Journal
The Ruling Passion and Earliest Blue Laws
A overview of old blue laws and social controls from colonial times and their echo in modern rules. The article contrasts punishment for quaint acts like kissing infants on Sundays with modern sanitary and employment norms, noting hair and dress as fair targets of regulation. It ends by advertising Holloway’s Corn Remover.
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Connecticut
Wabash County
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis News
Queen Mary Treasures Souvenirs and Their Use
The Queen preserves her mementoes rather than store them in a vast chamber. She prides her collection, following Queen Victoria in treasuring gifts from the Empire. Recent additions include a damask tablecloth and lace items, many used practically, such as the Ulster Linen gift now at Buckingham Palace.
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Windsor Castle
Wembley
Empire
St. Vincent
Buckingham Palace
Loss of vast manuscript collection after earthquake
A vast archival loss follows a Japanese earthquake, including 790 volumes of the Korean Chronicles of the Li Dynasty, 6 400 volumes of the Topography of Japanese counties and towns, and 1998 volumes of the great Chinese Encyclopedia in Living Age.
Penny Postage and Imperial Wireless Chain Urged
The Empire Chambers of Commerce in London unanimously urged re establishing penny postage within the empire and called on Imperial and Dominion Governments to remove obstacles to an imperial wireless chain. The group also backed emigration to the Shominians with John Briott of Belleville Ontario supporting the resolution.
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Less Chain
London
Congress of the Empire Chambers of Commerce
Empire
Congress
Canta
John Bnott
Belleville
Ont
Multicolor Bird Found by English Scientists Near Bombay
A party of English scientists returning to Bombay from India reports discovery of a vibrant bird with eight colored eyes in its plumage. The birds hatchlings flutter to the ground as the adult glides between tree boughs.
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Bombay
India
Excellent For Croupy Children
When a child suffers from croup Dr Thomas Electric Oil reduces inflammation and loosens phlegm giving quick relief. It is reliable for sore throat chest earache rheumatic pains cuts bruises and sprains and is regarded by thousands as an indispensable family medicine chest item.
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Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Vital Umbrella Retained Six Weeks Says Hinard Belief
A whimsical note from Hinard asserts that steady vigilance lets a man keep one umbrella for six weeks. The misspelled line ends with a tongue in cheek claim about belief and durability.
Clark's Beans with Pork Promotes Easy Wholesome Meal
The ad touts Clark's Beans with Pork as a wholesome tasty option. It emphasizes two key food factors and easy preparation by simply heating and serving.
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Clark
Sunday School Reform Debate Stirs Glasgow Conference
Miss J. March of the Bournemouth Free Church Council warned at a Glasgow refuge conference about rapid growth of Sunday Schools led by spiritualists. She claimed the aim is to train children as mediums and noted NSPCC weighing action. Arizona's petrified forest faces erosion from tourist collecting. protective steps are being pursued.
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J. March
Bournemouth Free Church Council
Refuge and Reformatory Union
Glasgow
National Society For Prevention of Cruelty To
Arizona
Alaska private reindeer ranch led by Helen Lomer
Helen Lomer of St. Paul runs what may be the world's largest private reindeer herd in Alaska, overseeing 43 000 head with help from five brothers.
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Alaska
Helen Lomer
St. Paul
Whale Caught at Akutan Aylag Alaska Awe Inspires Nine-Mouth Tale
A six foot whale netted at Akutan Alaska stunned locals as the massive creature measured six feet long and so large that nine men could stand in its mouth. The catch drew interest from settlers and traders in the remote island community.
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Akutan
Alaska
Noctiluca Captured After Months of Research
The noctiluca, salt water glowworms described as lightning bugs, have been captured after months of patient effort by Professor Knut Hamdorf of Hamburg. They are kept in a bottle then placed in darkness where they glow and seem to grow worms.
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Knut Hamdorf
Hamburg
Ivan IV First Wears Czar Title in 1577
The article notes that Ivan IV first assumed the title of Czar in 1577 marking a turning point in Russian imperial authority. The record emphasizes his move to establish autocratic rule and the formal use of the title among Russian rulers.
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Czar
Ivan IL
Copper Riches Behind Woolworth Building
The Woolworth skyscraper in New York used nearly a million pounds of copper for roofs lifts pipes and interior decor. Copper’s vast roles power lights bells telephones electric trains and even coinage. Its demand grows with cars engines and railways making supply crucial.
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Woolworth
New York
Pains in Back Subdued Sore Chest Relieved
A Nova Scotian describes overcoming ailments with a health approach that eased back pain and relieved a sore chest, detailing the method and its effects.
Nerviline praised as best remedy for cold and chest congestion
Windsor Nova Scotia reader Lucy Mosher extols Nerviline for a chest cold, claiming three daily applications and gargling cured a stubborn ailment after fourteen other remedies failed. The ad pitches Nerviline as powerful and widely used, offering a 35 cent bottle today.
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Lucy Mosher
Windsor
N.S
British Premier's Son May Visit Winnipeg
W. J. MacDonald son of Rt. Hon. Ramsay MacDonald is due in Winnipeg this fall to debate against University of Manitoba speakers. An Oxford Debating Union team will travel to Canada and the U.S. to support or oppose popular government principles. The group led by Mr. MacDonald sails for New York in late Sept or early Oct with Manitoba University preparing a team to contest the visitors.
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W. J. MacDonald
Great Britain
Ramsay MacDonald
Winnipeg
MacDonald
Wilsail
New York
Manitoba University
Western Canada
Native German Bird Disappearing
The old German stork known for its black wings white breast and red bill is reported to be disappearing. Numbers that once returned from Egypt to Germany each year have declined since the war.
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Egypt
Germany
Medical Aid At Sea Quick Response From Liner
The Empress of Scotland aided the Digby on the 8.8 westbound trip. At 4.37 p.m. a hermetically sealed antitoxin case was transferred from the Digby to the Empress of Scotland after sighting, with speed adjustments taking ten minutes. The exchange followed a noon radio call requesting diphtheria antitoxin amid urgent need.
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Empress of Scotland
Digby
S.S. Digby
Westgart
Westminster Abbey Bells Passages Echo Rare Royal Event
The Westminster Abbey bells are heard on rare occasions such as a royal wedding. The tenor bell dates from 1430 and two others were gifted by Gabriel Goodman, a Westminster Dean in Queen Elizabeth's era. An octave was completed recently with two new bells, and the existing six were rehung and tuned. It takes more than a Sunday suit to make a saint.
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Westminster Abbey
Gabriel Goodman
Westminster
Elizabeth
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