The Way Out Through World Conferences
A long critique argues that postwar ills stem from wartime terms and narrow nationalism. It urges nations to convene, compromise, and cooperate to avoid new wars and economic collapse, praising ongoing and planned conferences as essential paths to peace and recovery.
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Europe
Ottawa
Launch of Normandie Amid France’s Ceremony at St Nazaire
The Normandie launch at St Nazaire drew a French ceremony with President and Mme Lebrun attending. The ship’s greasing required 0.6 ton of men to the ways with 2.5 tons of lard 43 tons of tallow and a ton of soap while 600 workers assisted. Mme Lebrun opened the champagne bottle at the bow.
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St. Nazaire
France
Mme. Lebrum
Deaf juror pauses trial in Kings Bench hearing
In London a juryman in the Kings Bench Division told Justice Ashton he was very deaf after three hours of trial. After consulting counsel the judge continued with eleven jurors. The juror expressed regret saying he liked the job as he left the box.
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Kings’ Bench
London
Ashton
Nervous Sleepless Nights Plague Mrs Scribner
Mrs George Scribner of Nauwigewauk New Brunswick reports constant nervousness and inability to sleep, leaving her tired throughout the day. The message hints at a remedy named The Po Mibern Oe Led aiding relief.
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George Scribner
Montreal Woman Reaches Century Mark Reflecting on Canada
Sarah Davey Ryder, born in London, celebrated her 100th birthday in Montreal. Emigrating 87 years ago, she recalled 1865 Canada from Iberville, noting harsher winters, country roads, and long sleigh drives. She enjoys three meals daily and a nightly ale, and she advises mothers to monitor their daughters' late nights.
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Queen Victoria
England
Sarah Davey
London
Abraham Lincoln
Mrs. Ryder
Montreal
Iberville
Kruschen Free Trial Offer Promises Full Refund
The ad promotes a GIANT 75c trial package for Kruschen, combining a 7Sc bottle with a trial bottle enough for a week. If not convinced, customers can return the regular bottle and get a refund via their druggist. Manufactured by E. Grifiths Hughes Ltd Manchester and imported by Mediilivray Bros Toronto.
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Kruschen
E. Grifiths Hughes, Ltd
Manchester
Eng
Mediilivray Bros., Ltd
Toronto
Plan for combined sea and air service links New York to London
A Galway based trans Atlantic scheme aims to cut New York to London travel to about three and a half days by using aeroplanes with fast liners and a modern harbor. C C Clendening of the Irish Trans Atlantic Corporation plans talks with New York bankers who back the project. Dutch and Canadian interests are watching, with governments showing interest in potential commercial benefits.
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New York
London
Galway
Ireland
Cc. H. Clendening
Irish Trans-Atlantic Corporation, Ltd
New York-London
Ceylon Seeks Return of Kandyan Throne from Windsor
The Ceylon state council petitions the secretary of state for the colonies to restore the Kandyan throne after more than a century at Windsor Castle. The throne, a silver gilt imperial piece with crystal dragons and amethyst eyes, was moved in 1924 from the throne room to the grand vestibule amid decor concerns.
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Windsor Castle
Ceylon
Ceylon State Council
Knights of the Garter
Ancient law bars bells on Crown land churches in Britain
The historic rule enforces that churches erected on Crown lands in Britain may not ring bells. It curbs bell ringing as part of a long standing regulation tied to royal property.
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Britain
Aspiria
Mennonite Hanover Wins First in NLA Progress Prize
The Hanover Steinbach Mennonite community in Manitoba won first prize in the Canadian National Railways progress competition for European origin towns. Vita in southeastern Manitoba took second place and Sifton, north of Dauphin, earned third. Judges included John Mackay, Mrs. David Watt, and Brother Joseph Fink.
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Hanover
Steinbach
Winnipeg
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba
W. J. Black
Colonization and Agriculture
John Mackay
Manitoba College
David Watt
Birtle
Joseph Fink
Provencher School
Vita
Sifton
Dauphin
History As Understood Bright Answer From A Student
A history quiz story has a student declaring Anne Boleyn is a flat iron. The teacher asks for proof and the boy shows a book paragraph claiming Henry VIII pressed his suit with Anne Boleyn, a misread or humorous misunderstanding.
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Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Privileged Hedges Peter Listed as Sig Alph Mascot
Hedgel Peter, a police dog and fraternity mascot, appears in the University of Colorado student directory with mail directed to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. Gilbert Perkins, SAE president, calls him the most obedient pledge.
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Hedgel Peter
University of Colorado
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sig Alph
Hedgel
Gilbert Perkins
Delicacy From China at BU Women Graduates Club Exhibit
An exhibition in Jacob Sleeper Hall by the Boston University Women Graduates Club features curios including a ten year old Chinese egg brought from China by Mrs. H. W. Dunning of Brooklyn. The egg is preserved in quicklime and described as very hard boiled and a Chinese delicacy.
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China
H. W. Dunning
Brooklyn
Jacob Sleeper
Boston University Women Graduates Club
Maid quits over trust issues in compact house tale
A maid quits with a week’s notice accusing the mistress of mistrust after the mistress boasts of keys to the desk sideboard and jewel case. Critics later label Edgar Allan Poe the father of the short story.
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Jane
Edgar Allen Poe
Extraordinary magnet technique reveals immune cells
Rockefeller Institute workers announce a method using harmless magnetic iron to label immune cells in the body. The cells are drawn to a magnet and can be grown in vitro in glass dishes for observation and study of their function.
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Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research
New York
Institute
Belfast buses adopt creosote oil substitute fuel
The Belfast municipal gas department reports success with a creosote oil substitute for gasoline used in 12 city buses over 15 months. Plans outline converting more vehicles and a five year program to replace all buses. Gas works manager J. D. Smith has sent the formula worldwide in response to inquiries.
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Municipal Gas Department
Belfast
Ireland
J. D. Smith
Swarthmore Professor Foresees New Age After War
Dr. Jesse Holmes, philosophy professor at Swarthmore College, predicts the postwar era will move from softness and senti mentality to genuine faith and willingness to sacrifice. He notes three ages have passed, with cynicism ruling since World War I.
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Jesse Holmes
Swarthmore College
Philadelphia
Swedish Surgeon Reports Delicate Heart Operation Success
Dr. Clarence Crafoord of Stockholm announced a successful operation in which he stopped a woman's heart for four minutes to remove a blood clot. The patient recovered. He said it was the eighth such operation in medical history, including three by Crafoord himself, with two more in Sweden and three in Berlin.
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Clarence Crafoord
Stockholm
Sweden
Crafoord
Berlin
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