World Happenings Briefly Told
Jemet Pasha resigns amid illness rumors. Admiral Meuty denied early resignation rumors. Gordon Olivier, son of the late Sir Edmund Oster, elected Dominion Bank director to fill a vacancy. Berlin begins a university course broadcasting as a student aid. The Washington battle ship sunk at Virginia Capes after bombing. Paris sees 5,000 vacant apartments held for speculation. South American states withdraw 1,336,600 pounds from gold reserves for New York payments. Frederick Herbert Beasley, famed strongman, dies in Toronto at 34.
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Gorden Ovier
Edmund Oster
Dominion Bank
Russia and Germany trade stance amid cash basis hints
The article suggests Russia must use cash transactions with neighbors. Germany could lead in securing Russia ties, while concessionaries fear the system is ruinous. It notes political figures like Sir Robert Horne opposing the treaty and implies broader strategic shifts.
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Russia
Germany
Robert Horne
Soviet Officials Attend Fall Dress Luncheon in Moscow
In Moscow a official entertainment to aid village schools drew Soviet officials ambassadors and ministers in fall evening dress with silk hats. It was the first since czarist days for such attire with George Tehitcherin wearing an army uniform. Argentina grants a 50 year concession to build telegraph cables from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. Uraguur International finance is described as borrowing to repay prior debts, a cyclical pattern.
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Moscow
George Tehitcherin
Quebec Gold Fields Record Promises Big Returns
Charles Spearman consulting engineer told the Kietrical Club in Montreal that gold fields in northern Quebec covering 200 acres could yield up to 29 million dollars, surpassing Ontario’s Porcupine region and signaling strong pay for the province’s mining prospects.
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Quebec
Porcupine
Ontario
Charles Spearman
Kietrical Club
Montreal
Canada plans withdrawal of lands for potential national park
The Dominion land offices in Kamloops report Ottawa orders to withdraw all settlement lands between Yale and Letten, F.C. This temporary measure awaits review of requests to reserve the area in Vancouver for a national park.
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Dominion Lands
Kamloops
Ottawa
Yale
Letten
F.C
Vancouver
Diamond Dyes Color Things New
Beautiful home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Just dip in cold water to tint soft shades or boil to dye rich colors. Each 15 cent package contains directions for dyeing silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. Tell your druggist the material you wish to color.
Canada Faces New Wheat Export Competition from Russia and Australia
A Montreal bulletin from the French foreign affairs ministry notes Russia aims to regain its prewar wheat export role, potentially challenging Canada. It cites Soviet minister Mo Kaménov lamenting Russia exports only one-fifth of czarist levels. Sir Mark Sheldon predicts Australia will export 100,000,000 bushels of wheat before end of January, with vast low-priced lands for growth. He says Australia could rival Canada as a wheat supplier, a unique prospect among Canada’s export commodities.
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Montreal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Russia
Canada
Mo Kamenov
Australia
Mark Sheldon
Sydney
N.S
Toronto
Plans for New York Municipal Broadcasting Station
New York has appropriated fifty thousand dollars for a great municipal broadcasting station. Commissioner Whalen says the project will let at least ninety thousand residents enjoy summer park concerts and give a national audience access to famous bands and visiting artists.
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New York
Whalen
War indemnity claims and German property proceeds
Thomas Mulvey KC undersecretary of state for Canada explains that until the Canadian Government decides to retain or liquidate German property the proceeds of any sale are held by the custodians. Once decisions are reached the proceeds will be paid to consolidated revenue.
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Thomas Mulvey, KC
Canada
Head and Face Trouble Healed by Cuticura Trio
Mrs W Ailer of Marshall Washington describes severe scalp and facial eruptions with itching burning and hair loss cured after three months using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum. She endorses the products and notes free sample offers from a Canadian depot.
Welwyn Touts Rent Increase Plan for Lodgers and Children
London's Welwyn garden town, a major postwar housing project, adopts a socialistic rent policy. The council will raise rents by one shilling weekly for each lodger and deduct sixpence for every child in the household.
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London
Welwyn
Britain
Germanys New Air Route Across Europe and Asia
Germany announces a night and day relay air route from Stockholm to Bushire via Lenin grad Moscow Tidis Baku and Teheran. En route stations will enable continuous service and one of the luxurious planes will feature a saloon convertible into an aerial sleeping car.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Bushire
Persian Gulf
Leningrad
Moscow
Tidis
Baku
Teheran
Porterville man reports heart weakness and nervous strain
Elwin Connell of Porterville Ontario writes that his nerves were very irritable and his heart would flutter after slight exertion. He describes a repeatedly weak heart and heightened nervous distress.
Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement
A reader recounts using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills six boxes on a friend’s advice and reports no heart or nerve issues since. The note promotes H. and N. Pills as a remedy and directs purchase through druggists, noting The Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto as the sole producer.
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Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Duraluminum Boats Hit German Market For Light Weight Strength
The alloyed aluminum boats enter German production offering two thirds the weight of steel and half that of wood of the same size while claiming rust proofing and lower upkeep costs. In Chicago 45,000+ youths enrolled in 306 summer Bible schools on day one. House fires spike from careless clothing drying and discarded cigarette ends. Some people show internal nerviness that mimics a toothache.
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Germany
The
Chicago Evening Post
Indigent Man Withdraws Admission Over Car Parking Need
An indigent man, facing admission to Los Angeles County's poor farm, explained he owned a car and asked where to park. County facilities lacked garage space for indigent guests, so he withdrew his application and drove away.
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Los Angeles
Canada Seeks Immigrants From Europe for Settlement
W. D. Robb, vice-president of the C N Railway, reports from Europe that Canada offers strong prospects for industrious immigrants. He cites England Scotland Holland and Belgium as potential sources and notes unemployment remains high in northern cities. France and Belgium differ in needs, with France short of manpower and Belgium with low unemployment. A Rotterdam branch is opened to recruit settlers for Canadian farms.
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Canada
Cntry
W. D. Robb
C.N
Europe
England
Scotland
Belgium
Holland
France
Tam
Latted
Earl Ilaig
Doles
Rotterdam
Department of Colonization and Development
Norway
Sweden
Provincial extends relief via highway work for Fernie miners
Minister of public works W H Sutherland announced relief measures for unemployed coal miners in the Fernie district. About 750 men were left without work after mine closures, and the government will extend aid by starting highway improvements immediately.
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Fernie
W. H. Sutherland
Beaches with musical sands delight visitors worldwide
Various small beaches feature sand that emits a distinct musical tone when stepped on. The phenomenon draws curious visitors to shorelines where minerals and grain size create audible ripples as waves recede and footsteps land.
Simultaneous Banquets Demonstrate Wireless Reach
A historic simultaneous banquet linked 10 000 attendees in 57 cities across the United States Canada and in London Liverpool Hull Bristol and Glasgow. President Coolidge spoke from the White House via 400 miles of telegraph wire to Pittsburg and London with headphone listeners in London. The event highlighted wireless and scientific progress and warned against science becoming a menace to society.
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United States
Canada
London
Liverpool
Hull
Bristol
Glasgow
Pittsboro
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Winnipeg
Coolidge
White House
Pittsburg
England
Scotland
Smallest Radio Set Built by Amateur Inventor in Providence
An amateur in Providence built a sequence of increasingly small radio sets and achieved a third model that fits under four postage stamps. The set, a fraction of an inch in size, can clearly receive concerts broadcast within a 20 mile radius.
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Jin Providence
Popular Mechanics
Discovery of New Anaesthetic Named Nuareylen
German scientists announce a new anaesthetic called Nuareylen aertylene gas mixed with oxygen to support respiration. Claimed to avoid heart and lung detriments from ether and chloroform, it reportedly allowed a three and one half hour procedure during a recent operation.
Russian Fugitives Sought Haven in Varying Ports
Russian fugitives faced rejection at Varra port where Romanian authorities ordered immediate departure. Now bound for a Turkish port with little optimism for welcome. Bulgaria also refused refuge amid tensions over Soviet immigrants and emissaries. Longstanding asthma sufferers urged to consider Kellogg's Asthma Remedy based on many letters from patients.
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Varra
Bulgaria
Manitoba Savings Bank reports deposits rise for year end
The Manitoba Provincial Government Savings Bank shows deposits increasing from 7 406 000 to 10 050 006 and depositors rising from 18 515 to 26 588 in the year ending August 31. The bank aims to channel funds to agricultural development, serving farmers and wage earners.
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Manitoba Provincial Government Savings Bank
Miontey
Fort William Population Rises to 22220
The Fort William assessment commissioner reports a population of 22220, up 1267 from last year. The roster shows 44 nationalities represented.
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Fort Willam
Barnacles Removed From Ship After Six Month Voyage
Thirteen tons of barnacles were removed from the bottom of a ship after a voyage of six months from Boubay to Liverpool.
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Boubay
Liverpool
Fire Insurance Losses Decline in 1923 Report
The federal superintendent of insurance notes fire losses fell in 1923 while fire insurance business grew by 2,997,043. Premiums written rose from 51,036,206 in 1922 to 52,048,249 in 1923. Losses were 882,267 lower at 35,174,938, with the 1923 loss ratio 63.57 percent versus 68.97 percent in 1922 and 56.63 percent over the last five years.
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Federal Superintendent of Insurance
Weeny Men of Many Millimeters Stir Public Debate
A terse note on the rising chorus of diminutive voices declares many minuscule figures unable to focus on their own affairs. The author mocks the trend while signaling broader social commentary on personal intrusion.
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Jemet Pasha
Feith Bey
Meutiy
Anl
Berlin
Washington
Virginia Capes
Paris
Frederick Herbert Beasley
Thomas
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Uraguar
Carter
W. Nlu
Old
Northern
British Columbia
Great Municipal Broadcasting
Cutiura
Semple Sach
Matt Addise
Canadian Depot Cattears
Ber
Igen Siesotment S
Ste Talens
Council of
English Town
Elwin Connell
Porterville, Ont
Dodds. Kidney
Jon A
C.N.R
Rumania
Government Bank
Fort William Growing
Minard
Radio Catalogs
Williams
Winnipeg McDermott
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Last Obie Street
American School OF Aviation Dept. E
Michigan Avenue
Chicgo
Arnott Institute
Kitchener
Dominion Express
Slso
Ef, Carter & CO
Lingt St. W
Newcast
Western
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