World Happenings Briefly Told
Dr. J Rh Hayes Lincoln physician died Washington at 95 he hoped to 109 Major Charles William Orr appointed Governor Commander in Chief Bahamas Dr Franz Exner physicist died in Vienna noted for molecular size calculations Formosas head hunters do not trouble Rev Thomas Barclay after six months leave Canada area sown to fall wheat for 1927 season October figures show accidents 70 killed 50 injured eight crossing incidents Egg laying contest at Ottawa experimental farm eighty pens West provinces represented Arab tribesman found guilty in London to Australian flight Seed fair and Provincial Seed Growers convention to be held in Edmonton January 18 19 20 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Orr
Gibraltar
Bahamas
Franz Exner
Vienna
Formosa
Thomas Barclay
Cone
England
Canada
British Columbia
Department of Agriculture
Alberta Seed Growers’ Association
Edmonton
Seed Growers’ Association
Britain’s Income and Tax Burdens in Figures
Inland Revenue estimates Great Britain’s total income at 2.960 million pounds with over a pound per person weekly. Tax receipts total 516 million from income, super tax and death duties. Level details show 37,008 paid super tax, 124 with incomes above 100,000, 106,000 estates paying death duties, 26,000 of which were 366 pounds or less. One estate exceeded three million. 12 estates ranged between one and two million. Wise words close the piece on managing relationships and opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Inland Revenue Commissioners
Inland Revenue
Drift From Farms to Cities Haunts Canadian Welfare
A study links farm to city migration in Canada with broader social and economic shifts including cross border movement toward the United States. It cites farm income, wage comparisons, and calls for government action to redress farmer grievances while urging immigration and agricultural development alongside cautious policy reforms. The piece weaves in Otto H. Kahn’s remarks on the farmer’s role in national welfare and notes other diverse items about Alpine climbing feats and curious museum inscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Jin
Otto H. Kahn
Recepith
Commonwealth
Mr Armston's Vinegar Taste From Food Report
In Brooklyn New York Mr A Armston complains of a sour taste and burning after meals. He notes belching gas acids rise in the mouth and poor appetite. He reports relief after one week with Carter's Little Liver Pills described as a simple remedy to ease constipation and promote daily bowel movement for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frooklyn N.Y
A. Armston
Carter
Chicago crime record shows rise in murders in 1926
Chicago crime statistics released today reveal 136 murders in the first ten months of 1926, up from 123 in the same period of 1925. Manslaughter cases rose to 164 from 132, with traffic violations increasing to 109,997 from 9,412 and robberies declining to 2,191 from 2,330 while liquor violations fell to 5,250 from 6,179.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Simple dress pattern for a young girl six to fourteen
An advertisement describes Simplicity pattern No.1366 for a young girl dress with Limona shoulders, long gathered sleeves, front neck opening, belt, and inverted side plaits. Sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 require 2 yards 36 inch or 1 1 4 yards 54 inch fabric. Also promotes the Fashion Book priced at 1 cent.
How To Order Patterns Aidldress Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern orders from Aidldress Winnipeg Union at 1 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Pattern news item provides ordering details and contact points for residents seeking sewing patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidldress
Winnipee Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Moose Call by Micmac Guide Aids Nova Scotia Hunt
James W. Stuben leads an Ohio expedition for the Ohio State Museum into Nova Scotia. Micmac guide Sam Glode uses birch bark horn to lure a moose within 26 yards. Montreal reports to the Canadian Pacific Railway tourist department that the specimen is among the finest for the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Stuben
Sportsman
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Museum
Nova Scotia
Sam Glade
Glode
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Stuber
Museum
Drives Quit Rheumatism Subdues Lumbago
A remedy claim promises rapid relief for rheumatic pain and lumbago, offering ease and comfort to sufferers. The advertisement emphasizes immediate effect and lasting dulling of discomfort.
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism and Lumbago
A Georgetown reader, F. FE. Normand, endorses Nerviline as a reliable pain remedy. He declares the product cleared his crippling rheumatic pains quickly and urges readers to obtain a 35e bottle to regain health swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. FE. Normand
Georgetown
Balmoral Castle Through the Victorian to Edwardian Eras
Balmoral Castle has changed since the Victorian era with Edwardian improvements. Queen Mary’s management and modern staff have made it comfortable, on par with other royal residences. The Prince of Wales reportedly avoids Balmoral due to lack of appeal in hunting or shooting. A Scotsman at a golden wedding learned guests would give a golden present. Banks compete but rarely give samples. Idleness breeds many small sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmoral Castle
Edward
Queen Mary
Balmoral
Prince of Wales
Ashing
Mides
Immigrant Transport Rates Under Renewal Talks
Hon. Robert Forke, minister of immigration, reports advanced talks to renew the agreement reducing ocean and rail fares for immigrants. The deal, made with Britain, Canada, and transport companies, slashed ocean fares from over 90 to 14 and railway fares to Winnipeg from over 75 to under 25. Forke expects a two year renewal by January 1929, while resisting any easing of immigration barriers despite shipping company pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Forke
Robert Forke
Winnipeg
Forke
Dominion
Wheat Pools Sell Most of Wheat Crop for 1926 Year
The Canadian Co operative Wheat Producers Ltd and Central Selling Agency report that wheat pools handled 187.2 million of 57.56 million bushels delivered to all agencies in the year ending August 1926. This represents over 52 percent of total deliveries. Initial, interim, and final payments for No 1 Northern Wheat at Fort William averaged 1.45 dollars per bushel, with deductions for freight, elevator and reserves shaping the net price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers Ltd
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Maniggba
Fort William
Ontario
Fisher
Driftwood Tales From the Shetland Isles and Oddities
The Shetland Isles face fierce Atlantic storms that strip the land of trees yet bring in timber and driftwood washed ashore. Logs carry sea histories, and early fires may have used driftwood possibly from Florida. A Palm Beach bottle voyage ends on Shelland shores. Also noted are an elephant’s diet, a high distance air rifle, a quip on wealth and lawsuits, and Canada apple production estimates.
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Shetland Isles
Shetland
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Palm Beach
United States
New World
Shelland
Migration And The Dole
The piece argues young Britons prefer state alms over hard work abroad and warns that generous welfare at home threatens Empire welfare. It cites the lure of a weekly England allowance and suggests non-British settlers would fill vacancies if Brits refuse to emigrate. London Daily Mail perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Manitoba
New South Wales
England
London Daily Mail
Heart spell relief story from Bolton Centre reader
Mrs. R. G. Hall of Bolton Centre Quebec describes having bad heart spells blamed on nervousness and says she found relief after a friend urged her to try a box of a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Hall
Bolton Centre
Que
Weight gain claim from tonic product advertisement
The ad claims a consumer gained from weighing under ninety pounds to one hundred thirty five pounds after using boxes of a tonic. It lists The J Milburn Co Limited based in Yoronia Ont as the mail order source and price per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Milburn Co., Limited
Jyoronio
Berlin candy stunt drops chocolate from planes halted
A Berlin confectioner used two planes on Sundays to shower crowds with heavy wrapped chocolates from about 106 feet. Pedestrians were bruised and police stopped the campaign. The piece ends with unrelated aphorisms about family and love.
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Berlin
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Washington
Ottawa
West
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A. G. Elliott
Alan J. Cobham
Bur
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Khan
Innsbrugk
Zugspitze
Innsbruck
British Museum
Oeeu
Meee
Micmac Guide
Sam Glode
King Over
Queen Victoria
Jle
London
Ymarina
Poo
Shetland Islands
Eve
Tem
Post Office
R.R. No
Ge Alec
Candy Company
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