World Happenings Briefly Told From A Socialist Daily
A Paris based socialist daily plans publication in early 1977 with capital of 2 million francs. Quebec city taxes for 1926-27 totaled $219,055.28 from Canadian Pacific Railway. Parliament to meet in December. Roman Catholic priests arrested in Trang o State per jungle reports. Bahamas shipping losses exceed 90 percent after three hurricanes. Mussolini law to punish attempts on life of him or royal family by death. German navy launches first torpedo boat fleet under Versailles terms. British coal strike impact cuts British production by 250 to 300 million pounds. Mrs. W F Alloway dies in Winnipeg. she was linked to Ottawa Bank founder James Maclaren. Dr Thomas Electric Oil marketed for camp use. Nora Wilkins of Powell County Kentucky, a 23-year-old snake catcher, breeds and sells snakes to circuses and collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Quebec
Ton. J. A. Robb
Cabinet
Mussolini
Chamber of Deputies
Fascist Party
Great Britain
Phillip Cunliffe-Lister
Board of Trade
House of Commons
W. F. Alloway
Ankoba
Hom
Winnipeg
Alloway
James Maclaren
French grant funds trans Atlantic air route Dakar to Buenos Aires
The French government announces an appropriation of 6.1 million francs to establish a trans Atlantic aviation line linking Dakar in Senegal with Buenos Aires in Argentina. This defines a major colonial era air service project endorsed by the Grance ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakar
Senegal
Tuenos Aires
Grance
Plans for 60th Anniversary of Confederation
The Association of Canadian Clubs proposes jubilee activities for Canada’s Confederation 60th anniversary. Proposals include inviting King and Queen, inviting foreign representatives, issuing commemorative stamps, filming pre Confederation events, appointing a celebration committee, a noon salute from Ottawa, and 10,000 beacon fires coast to coast on Dominion Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Canadian Clubs
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Republic of France
Indian Empire
Irish Free State
Piritish Dominions
Confederation
Motion Picture Bureau
Ottawa
Noo H
Stunning moire frock boosts youthful chic and versatility
A fashion note promotes a moire dress with side plaited skirt and straight bodice with boyish collar. No 1295 offers sizes 16 18 and 26 years with bust 46 for size 18 and requires 37 9 yard 39 inch metre plus plain contrasting fabric. Price 20 cents. fashion book copies 10 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
Pattern order note from Winnipeg Union lists address at 17h McDermot Ave. Include pattern number name town size and relate to supplied rea s reeses details.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Predicts English Will Be Universal Tongue
Dr W W Lingelbach of the University of Pennsylvania told the National Advertisers Association in Atlantic City that the next fifty years will see universal use of English. He cited Britain and the United States as driving forces behind English in schools and shops and warned that without stronger internationalism Europe faces the risk of another war wiping out half the earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww W. 5. Lingelbach
University of Pennsylvania
National Advertisers’ Association
Atlantic City
Britain
United States
Singelbach
Europe
Lingelbach
Ill Suffers Describe Severe Illnesses And Remedies
Mrs. Wm. Palmer of Tomahawk Alta reports a long spring illness left her very weak and unable to sleep. She tried blood tonics and nerve pills without relief, then wrote to her mother who sent three boxes of a remedy.
Four Kings Attend Astrid Leopold Wedding Ceremony
Princess Astrid aged 20, niece of King Gustav of Sweden, wed Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium with Majer Carl Lindhagen officiating the civil ceremony in Stockholm. A church service in Brussels will follow, in the Belgian capital.
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Four Nations
Astrid
Gustav of
Sweden
Leopold
Majer Carl Lindhagen
Stockholm
Brussels
Punchline from a New York Sun comic strip
A street tramp jokes about memory and age in a feisty exchange with a lady. The humor hinges on misremembered dates including references to S$ or 89. It captures early 20th century city wit and social lines.
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New York Sun
Cadary By Nerve Pills
After the first box I felt better so I continued using the three boxes and now feel as well as I did in youth. Price 0 or 4 boxes at all dealers or mailed direct by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ont.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
National Hosiery Company
Geo
Ansley
General Les
Pontiac
General Motors Products of Canada, Ltd
Oshawa
Maclaughlan
Ontario
Deabarats Advt
W. Cowan
Canadian newspaperwoman Margaret Hart dies in Toronto
Margaret L. Hart a noted Canadian journalist and leader in Catholic Women’s groups died in Toronto after months of illness. She edited the Catholic Women's League organ and was active with the National Council of Women and other Roman Catholic organizations. In Dutch auctions prices are bid down and the first bidder wins.
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Margaret L. Hart
National Council of Women
Toronto
Catholic Women’s League
Economic Importance Of The Farm
C W Peterson argues Canada’s agriculture drives the economy. He notes one third of railway freight and related trade depend on farming, with millions employed in farming and supporting industries. He calls for better organization to expand production on more arable land and harness markets for national development.
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Canada
Manitoba Tourist Trade Drives Winnipeg Convention Boom
The Winnipeg Tourist and Convention Bureau reports 58 percent of Manitoba border crossers stayed over 24 hours up to Oct 1, 26, with 105,710 US entrants. Expenditures hint at multi million returns, while 1926 hosted 74 conventions and 23,600 attendees. The 1927 season already lists 60 booked conventions and adds Minnesota Elks visits. Future years forecast stronger convention activity including Norse groups and D OKK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Tourist and Convention Bureau
Manitoba
United States
Emerson
Gretna
Killarney
Cartwright
Crystal City
Melita
Snowflake
Bannerman
Piney
Waskada
Haskett
Ste
La.c.b
Winnipeg
Minnesota State Elks Association
Norse Association of Canada
Norwegian Singers of America
D.O.K
Three Ls Bond Literature Law Language Highlighted
A schoolroom snapshot notes debates on which of the three Ls binds English speaking peoples strongest Literature Law or Language. A child quips about washing hands before school and a metal polisher is mentioned as having bright prospects.
Manitoba Egg Laying Contest Honors Barred Rocks Pen
The Brandon Experimental Farm contest winner is the Barred Rocks pen owned by W H Morrison of Beresford. They laid 2045 eggs in 53 weeks and earned 2351.1 points, beating Mrs R J McNabb Minnedosa with 2044 eggs and 2110.4 points. An Experimental Farm pen not competing laid 2267 eggs and 2381.2 points. Fifty five birds qualified for registration.
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Manitoba
Brandon
W. HH. Morrison
Beresford
R. J. McNabb
Minnedosa
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promotes Wide Fame Across Dominion
An advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is widely proven for sore throat lame back and other inflammatory ailments. It says the remedy works both when rubbed on the skin and taken internally, stressing rapid absorption and healing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Census Request and Road Campaign Mention
A caller asks a woman to hand over census taking materials and mentions old cans and rubber tires in a yard. The dialogue notes Honduras has begun a broad road building drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Dyeing Dyes Booklet Offer From Johnson Richardson Dep
Dear friends announce a booklet on Dy-o-la Dyes used by professional dyers. The service department of Johnson Richardson Ltd invites readers to request the booklet, promising risk free dyeing and tinting guidance.
Paris to mark centenary of accordion invention
Paris prepares a large centenary program to honor the accordion, popular in its present form since 1826. The inventor is credited as Charles Buffet, a Paris instrument dealer, with events planned to celebrate the milestone.
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Paris
Charles Buffet
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8Th Ave
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Mr. Send
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Service Dept
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Counter Chegs Book Company
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Winnipes
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Edmonton
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