World Happenings and notable events across regions
Rat population in Buffalo exceeds humans, prompting a call for a rodent-reduction campaign by city health commissioner Francis E. Franczak. In Toronto, J. E. Falconer wins the Carlewright trophy with Lochinvar, a three year old Clydesdale. Graf Zeppelin Arctic flights planned for 1930 under Aero Arctic. Reames transfers from Vancouver to Lethbridge RCMP post. Earl Jellicoe named Midland bank director and Bank of New Zealand governor. Bavaria to publish secret WWI documents including Crown Prince Rupprecht diaries. Admiral Scheer dies en route Dresden to Mannheim. Saskatchewan wins top honey prizes at Toronto Winter Fair. Alberta to meet January 24 due to railway sale uncertainties. Asthma remedy from Dr. Kellogg touted with widespread testimonials.
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Buffalo
Francis E. Franczak
Toronto
J. E. Falconer
Govan, Sask
Clydesdale
Lochinvar
Hugo Eckener
Aero Arctic Society
Aero- Arctic
A. E. G. Reames
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vancouver
Lethbridge
Alita
Earl Jellicoe
Midland Bank
Bank of New Zealand
Bavaria
Rupprecht
Reinhard Scheer
Jutland
Dresden
Mannheim
Tree grows around old telephone block in British Columbia
A cottonwood near New Denver B C was cut and found to have grown around a telephone block with the glass insulator still attached. Tree rings show the line was in place about thirty years ago, matching the telegraph company manager's memory of the Silverton New Denver link from mining boom days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Denver
B.C
G. Williamson
Telephone Company
Silverton
Canadian National unveils new oil electric locomotive design
Canadian National Railways introduces a two unit oil electric locomotive aimed at fast passenger and freight service. The design uses an oil engine to drive a generator powering traction motors, delivering high tractive effort and lower operating costs than coal fired steam locomotives.
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Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Vancouver
Canada
Motive Power
William Beardmore Company, Limited
Glasgow
Canadian Westinghouse Company, Limited
Hamilton
Ont
Canadian Locomotive Company
Kingston
Ontario
Soldier's Bold Reply After Town Stop
During a sham fight a regiment lost in mist reached a town 12 miles from barracks at afternoon roll. The commander offered to push on but only volunteers. all stayed except one. Private Smith stepped back and declared he could do another 12 miles, prompting a surprised remark from the officer.
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Smith
Calf Feeding Contest Draws North American Interest
A mammoth calf feeding competition organized by the Saskatoon Exhibition Board of Trade and livestock groups with federal and provincial cooperation will distribute 5000 dollars in prizes. One thousand Alberta Ross Ranch calves will be given to central Saskatchewan youth in lots of five three and single. The six month contest measures gain per head per day quality and finish and best feeding record. The show and auction sale are set for next June drawing buyers from the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Board of Trade and Livestock Organizations
Ross Ranch
Alberta
Saskatchewan
United States
Canada
Cheese Industry Has Excellent Future
George H Barr of the Ontario Dairy Commission forecasts a bright outlook for Canadian cheese after a season of progress. A two month tour of England Scotland and Denmark yielded dealers praising Canadian cheese but noting scarce supply and damaged packaging. He cites need for better boxes as a likely popular feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Barr
Ontario
England
Scotland
Denmark
London
Fame Spreads To Mexico Over BC Hen
The world famous Hen No 6 from the University of British Columbia attracts attention from Mexico. President Calles envoy negotiates for pallets of the strain to bolster a presidential stock farm foundation. Retirement signals farming focus and a large flock planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Hen
Calles
Mexico
University of British Columbia
Plutarcho Elias Calles
Vancouver
President Calles
Senor Calles
Long Sleep Brings Happy Baby After Castoria Use
An Iowa mother says a tiny Castoria dose after the last feeding stopped nightly awakenings and left the infant looking and feeling better. Baby specialists back Fletcher's Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for colic and related issues. A wrapper signature verifies genuine Castoria. Sixteen transatlantic submarine cables link to the Azores in a news note. A baby kangaroo is described as very small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fletcher
Oldest non royal British lineage claimed from Galway O Malley line
The claim argues the O Malley family of Galway can trace ancestry to an ancestor from A D 365, predating Roman departure. Sir Nevile Wilkinson, Ulster King of Arms, is noted as a member through the female line. The question of which family is Britain and Ireland’s oldest non royal lineage fuels ongoing correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ireland
O'Malley
Galway
Nevile Wilkinson
Britain
Reward Wheat Supply Clarified for Ottawa Inquiries
The cereal division reports 10 000 bushels of Reward will be available with 350 growers allotted to grow it and a total surplus of 12 000 bushels. Rumors of 25 000 bushels for distribution are false.
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Ottawa
Fortune Teller Cites Warning About Tall Blue-Eyed Lady
A client identifies his wife as the tall, heavyset blue-eyed woman mentioned by a fortune teller. The man wears a white hat and blue dress and confirms prior knowledge of the warning.
Counterfeit $20 Bills Tied to Winnipeg Gang Probe
Winnipeg police seek an organized gang flooding the city with counterfeit U S twenty dollar notes. Business men banks and citizens are urged to inspect cash closely as a genuine look alike bill circulates. One counterfeit twenty bearing Grover Cleveland and a forged Mellon signature is in police hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
United States
Grover Cleveland
A. R. Mellon
United States Treasury
Outstanding Wheat Crops Reported from Farms in Alberta
The season’s top wheat crop comes from Col Frye’s New Dayton farm, Alberta. On 160 acres the yield averages 63 bushels per acre and grades No 1 Northern. A second strong crop comes from Western Transfer Company farm northeast of Lethbridge, also 160 acres, averaging 51 bushels per acre.
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Col Frye
New Dayton
Alberta
Western Transfer Company
Lethbridge
Paris blouse pattern for youth with chemisette and bow
Pattern No. 343 for a chic youth blouse features a neckband bow and front bands forming a chemisette. It offers two-part construction for flat hipline and slight blousing, in sizes 16 to 42 inches bust, with material options in beige, silk crepe, lame, georgette, and velvet. Pattern price 25 cents.
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Paris
Mars as Earthlike World Cited by Modern Inquiry
Dr Hector MacPherson argues in the Contemporary Review that Mars shares many Earthlike features. He notes a longer day by forty minutes, similar axial tilt, seasonal cycle, and a rarer atmosphere with oxygen and water vapor. He cites possible vegetation and even the probable existence of animal life and potentially intelligent beings akin to Lowell's view.
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Mars
Earth
Lowell
Hector MacPherson
F.R.A.S
Contemporary Review
Santa on the wing as air mail begins in Western Canada
The Canadian Post Office announces an air mail service from December 10 to December 20 linking Winnipeg Regina Calgary Edmonton and Saskatoon. Thousands of Christmas letters are expected to ride the new air route, aimed at easing strained post office facilities and meeting demand for faster mail delivery.
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Santa Claus
Canada
Canadian Post Office Department
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Man Not a Machine
A concise reflection on human frailty noting that while everyone can fail mentally, the consequences vary by occupation. It argues that railway workers such as engine drivers or signalmen face potentially severe outcomes when mental lapses occur during duty.
Air Ministry to Build All Metal RAF Planes
The Air Ministry plans all metal construction for future Royal Air Force aircraft. A new wing design emerged from tests with a 150 foot wing span monoplane inflexible at Croydon airdrome. The plane will carry ten tons of bombs.
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Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Croydon
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Grain Elevators Handle 88 Million Bushels
The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool reports that 940 country grain elevators in the province had handled 88,362,000 bushels of grain by November 13, 1928, since the crop season opened, up from 54,291,000 bushels last year, an increase of 34,071,000 bushels.
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Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Country
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Nature
Scott
Britfly
H. C. Baker
Fielding, Sask
Walker L. Bunavon
Crichton
Brownlee
J. D. Kellogg
Taylor
Bailey
Ww. N. U
Azores
O'Malleys
Princess Elizabeth
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tao
McDermot Ave
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Ramsay
Itions
Bank Sr
Stocking & Yarn Mills
Dept. 17
Orillia
Indianapolis Cancer Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
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