World Happenings Flashed In Brief Across Nations
Trade treaty entering into force between Canada and Latvia Baltic Republic is announced by National Revenue Minister Hon W Ly Eater. Britain plans agricultural schools for coal miners becoming farmers before moving to Dominion lands. Lord Sailsham heads Westminster delegates on the trans Canada tour. NY Central Rail plans air mail with CPR via Minneapolis St Paul Winnipeg. Amelia Earhart sends 1500 to Byrd for Antarctic expedition. Law probed over suspected poisoning of Alfred Lowenstein. family seeks permission to sue. Britain China compromise on naval disarmament to be shown to powers and at a future conference. Manitoba resources inquiry commission appointed. Obituary: J B Donly former Simcoe Reformer editor dies after illness.
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National Revenue
W Ly. Eater
Canada
Baltic Republic
Latvia
Lord Sailsham
Great Britain
Westminster
British Empire Parliamentary Association
New York Central Railroad
Canadian Pacific Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Winnipeg
Duluth
Amelia Earhart
Richard E. Byrd
Alfred Lowenstein
Lowenstein
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
France
Cabinet Council
Manitoba
Justice Turgeon
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal
T. A. Crerar
C. M. Bowmar
Waterloo
Cat. Iial B. Donly
The
Simcoe Reformer
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Dominion
Modernizing E.P. Ranch At Windsor Prince of Wales Estate
The E P ranch of H R H the Prince of Wales was electrified with two large electric plants used by Canadian farmers. The system powers numerous buildings forming a small city on the farm and provides two residence water systems, replacing kerosene lamps and well pumps.
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H.R.H
Prince of Wales
E.P
London
Stabilizing Easter Bill Advanced in Lords for International Pact
The measure to fix Easter in Britain and Northern Ireland for the Sunday after the second Saturday in April awaits an international agreement before taking effect. The bill shifts date setting from lunar phases to a fixed rule. Also noted is that one of the world’s earliest hospitals was founded by Princess Macha in Ireland around 300 B.C.
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Great Britain
Northern Ireland
House of Lords
Princess Macha
Ireland
B.C
Cambridge and Histon Farm Tour Impresses Visitors
The group travels from London to Cambridge visiting King's College Chapel Caius College and the Animal Nutrition Institute. They hear from Vice Chancellor Dr Weeks and Sir Ernest Rutherford then tour Chivers & Sons Histon farms and factory operations with a focus on high yield Yeoman Wheat and modern jam production.
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London
Cam
Waltham Cross
King’s College Chapel
King’s College
Caius College
Dr. Weeks
Caius
Ernest Rutherford
McGill University
Animal Nutrition Institute
T. B Wood
William Hardy
University Arms Hotel
Tin World
Chivers & Sons, Ltd
Histon
Chivers
Bradford
England
Suffolk
Lincoln
Jam jars from Queen's Doll's House visit
A farm visit to the Chivers firm ends with tea in the dining hall. J. R. Chivers and W. B. Chivers discuss the firm's history and award guests two tiny jars of jam as souvenirs. The jars, said to be the smallest in the world, illustrate marketing and farming lessons for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Chivers
W. B. Chivers
English pheasants raised in Sas katchewan districts
An effort is underway in the Alsask and Laverna districts of Saskatchewan to raise English ring necked pheasants. It notes Hungarian partridge were introduced years ago in Western Canada. The experiment may take several years and, if successful, will provide an added attraction for bird hunters.
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Alsask
Laverna
Saskatchewan
Canada
Truthful witness styled as vow about widowhood misheard by judge
A witness asserts his honesty claiming lifelong truthfulness while the judge interrupts with a pun about the word widow er. The exchange hints at a courtroom's wordplay and the judge seeking the actual meaning behind the statement.
A Cheerful Personality
The piece extols a cheerful personality and the virtue of listening to others woes with a genuine smile. It argues forced pleasantness lacks sincerity and that cheerful folks attract friends while sorrowful people have little place in life’s scheme. It emphasizes avoiding grouchiness and keeping a light heart despite personal troubles.
Canada sees 12 percent rise in June immigration
Immigration to Canada for June reached 20 303 up from 18 052 a year earlier an increase of 12 percent. For April May and June total arrivals were 70 927 with British and United States as the principal sources at 23 695 and 9 343 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Immigration and Colonization
United States
British Trade Office Expands In Canada For Imports
W. J. Glenny, Inspector General of the Overseas Trade Department, arrives in Montreal to announce reorganizing efforts in Canada. He says the purpose is to acquaint British manufacturers with Canadian importer needs and not merely urge purchase of British goods.
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Canada
Overseas Trade Department
W. J. Glenny
Montreal
England
One-piece frock pattern for daytime wear No 1808
A children’s day dress pattern No 1808 features an inverted pleat front long gathered sleeves or short cuffed sleeves, a contrast collar and vestee, and a front buckle belt. Sized 6 to 14 years with yardage for 32 or 39 inch fabrics and contrast material. Price 25 cents.
Toronto Writer Plans Novel on 1885 Northwest Rebellion
Miss Carrie Mac Gillivray of Toronto announces she intends to write a novel centered on the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. She has worked with the Dominion Archives and aims to thoroughly research scenes such as the Duck Lake massacre, hoping her work will spark broader interest in that era.
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Carrie MacGillivray
Toronto
West
Miss MacGillivray
Dominion Archives
Inchcape Gift To Aid Mrs Hinchcliffe After Loss
Lord Inchcape donates 50000 pounds to aid those affected by the Atlantic flight tragedy in which his daughter Elsie Mackay and Captain Walter Hinchcliffe died. Winston Churchill holds discretion, with funds placed via the public trustee for administration. The widow’s claims are linked to the mission that inspired the loss.
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Lord Inchcape
Elsie Mackay
Walter Hinchcliffe
Atlantic
Winston Churchill
Miss Mackay
No Confined To Wales Night Noises Declared Public Nuisances
The British Medical Association meeting in Cardiff urged that needless night noises be treated as public nuisances and punishable. It named barking dogs, milk cans, motorcycle cut-outs, and late dance party noises as examples, with Dr John Stevens of Edinburgh estimating nationwide productivity losses at five million dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Medical Association
Cardiff
Wales
John Stevens
Edinburgh
MacGregor Receives Unpaid Sum Then Favors Cigar
A thrifty neighbor plans to leave town but the butcher doubts payment. He offers a receipt and calls it settled. MacGregor stays in the store and asks if a cigar is customary after accounts are settled, prompting a brief, witty exchange.
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Mac
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E.P. Ranch
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Canadian National Railways
Great Britain and
Denmark
British Parliamentary Association
Quebec City
David Kirkwood
Glasgow
Patrick McGrath
Legislative Council of Newfoundland
Viscount Peel
India
Tower of London
Royal Residences
Lord Thomson
Air
Thomas Shaw
Ramsay MacDonald
Romania
mid-Atlantic
Montroyal
Europe
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Taio
McDermot Ave
Rebellon
Capt. Hinchcliffe
Lord
Inchcape
Gaies
Yverdon
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