World Happenings Briefly Told Inauguration And Events
The British All Red cable service between West Indies and Britain opens. Earthquake shocks strike Wonosebe Java with three deaths. J A M Elder to tour Canada’s manufacturing centres. British officer to arrange landings in Bucharest for the England India air service. December 1 marked a Windward Islands Dominica constitutional inauguration. Uruguay to sign League of Nations arbitration and disarmament protocol. Finance ministers to meet January 6 to discuss Dawes reparations. Ottawa calls tenders for Prince Rupert grain elevator works. Spain shows no revolution risk per Count Romanones. Austria plans a federated republic medal with ten classes to honor citizens.
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West Indies
Great Britain
Direct
Wonosebe
Java
Bucharest
England-India Air Service
Windward Islands
Dominica
Germany
Department of Trade and Commerce
Ottawa
Prince Rupert
Spain
Count Romanones
Excelsoir
Paris
Insulin Synthesis Method Reported by Chicago Scientists
Dr. Arthur Locke of St. Luke's Hospital Chicago and Dr. Edwin F. Hirsch announce a method to extract the active element from insulin enabling synthetic production. They cite a parallel discovery for diphtheria antitoxin as part of the same research effort. The pair expect revolutionary medical impact from these findings.
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Arthur Locke
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Locke
Edwin F. Hirsch
St. Luke Hospital
Edison Predicts Helicopter Will Change Civilization
Thomas A. Edison, noted electrical wizard, declares the helicopter will revolutionize civilization. He believes humans will fly at new speeds and altitudes once the full potential of this latest form of locomotion is understood.
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Nazareth Welcomes Automobile Factory Opening
A new automobile manufacturing plant began operations in Nazareth signaling Holy Land modernization while blending ancient heritage with industrial growth.
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Nazareth
Holy Land
Saskatchewan Scores Heavily At Chicago Wheat Show
Saskatchewan wins 18 of 30 prizes at the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago, taking first and second places in hard spring wheat. J C Mitchell of Dahinda tops the class with over 200 entries. Major Strange drops to twelfth while Dr Seager Wheeler of Rosthern earns second. Other Saskatchewan laureates include W J Lartz Luseland E Thompson Keystone and several Lloydminster, Moose Jaw and Avonlea winners.
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Saskatchewan
Chicago
J.C. Mitchell
Dahinds
Western
Canada
Major Strange
Seager Wheeler
Rosthern
Montana
Arthur
Hughton
Albert J. Mason
Asor
George McDougall
Avonlea
Cannot Help Russia Says the Gazette Times Editorial
An editorial from the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times argues that while Russia needs money for reconstruction, aiding the Soviet regime would harm civilization. It warns against using American gold reserves to bolster Moscow, asserting any transfer would be used against the U.S. and civilized society.
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Russia
Moscow
Reds
Pittsburg
Sweden Signs Arbitration Treaties with Germany and Norway
Sweden announces two arbitration treaties with Germany and Norway aimed at paving the way for universal arbitration against war and safeguarding its political relations with neighboring states. Further treaties are expected to follow.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Germany
Norway
Nerviline Promises Fast Relief for Sprains and Bruises
Advertisement touts Nerviline as a long trusted remedy for sprains bruises rheumatism lumbago and neuralgia claiming deep penetration rapid action and relief from both internal and external pains. It promotes a 35 cent large bottle purchasable from local dealers.
Yuletide Trees From Government Land Burn Seven Million
Seven million Christmas trees covering five thousand acres were cut across the United States for Yuletide use. Many were felled on government land under supervision. The article also endorses Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a superior muscle lubricant aiding athletes against strains.
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United States
Thomas
Canadian ARRL district convention backs 120 metre amateur wavelength
District managers of the Canadian branch of the American Radio Relay League met in Winnipeg and adopted a resolution urging all amateurs to operate at a 120 metre wave length for inter station messages across Canada. It was announced an international congress of radio amateurs would be held in Paris next Easter.
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American Radio Relay League
Winnipeg
Canada
Congress of
Radio Amateurs
Paris
Tried His Best Doctor Advice on Dyspepsia
A patient tells a physician that despite following guidance to drink hot water an hour before breakfast, he cannot maintain the routine beyond ten minutes. The exchange reflects on practical adherence to medical suggestions and patient perseverance.
High Imperial Talks Hindered by Dispatch Delays
The London based Yorksh ire Post editor reports Dominion high commissioners lack timely official communications from both sides. Dispatches reach Dominions by press cables before they arrive in London. They receive courtesy copies, often 48 hours late. A conference between Premier Baldwin and Amery showed sympathy but diplomats argue over granting semi ambassadorial status to commissioners.
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London
Yorkshire Post
Dominions
Baldwin
Dominion High Commissioners
Post
Amery
Had Bad Spells With Her Heart
Mrs. C. Martin of Orillia Ontario reports long standing heart trouble with frequent fainting spells requiring constant supervision. A friend visiting suggested trying a remedy, prompting the next steps in her treatment.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Purchase Testimony
A woman reports changing her health after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, saying they helped heart and nerve problems. The pills have marketed for 30 years, produced by The T. Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto Ontario, and are available through druggists.
Army Seeks Expanded Air Force to Bolster U S Strength
The secretary of war reports the army is seriously handicapped by economy and its strength nears danger. He urges increasing the army air force to create a peace strength of 3,000 officers and 25,000 enlisted men to advance progress and readiness.
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United States Army
Secretary of War
Secretary of War Week
Duke and Duchess of York sail for East Africa
The Duke and Duchess left for East Africa with no royal family members at the station. They planned a three day Paris stop for shopping before heading to Marseilles and boarding the steamship Mulbera for Mombasa.
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Duke
Duchess of York
East Africa
Sandringham
Queen Alexandra
Paris
Marseilles
Mulbera
Mombasea
New Cure for Tuberculosis by Danish Professor
Professor Moil gard from Denmark announces a tuberculosis cure called the gold cure. It uses Sanocrysia a preparation of sulfur sodium of gold injected after the usual serum. Early injections seemed to hasten death but are now viewed as the most hopeful discovery to date.
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Moilgard
Copenhagen Zoo
No Demand For Annexation
Washington Post notes that annexationist plans have faded and no public demand exists for political union between the United States and Canada. The piece asserts enduring friendship among the two nations and the wider Commonwealth.
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America
Canada
United States
Commonwealth of British Nations
Washington Post
Cow in Cheltenham Attacks Two Cyclists and Billboard
A cow being driven through Cheltenham suddenly chased its driver and attacked two men on bicycles. Both riders swerved and dismounted as the cow, with the bicycles on its horns, charged a nearby billboard before escaping.
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Cheltenham
Eng
Sweden Opens Warburg Wireless Station for Service
The Swedish Government launches a high powered wireless station at Warburg on Sweden’s west coast. The facility costs 1 350 000 dollars and will begin commercial service immediately.
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Warburg
Sweden
Holloway Corn Remover Kills Roots Without Flesh Injury
When Holloway's Corn Remover is applied to a corn it kills the roots and the callosity comes out without injury to the flesh.
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Holloway
Canada Dominates Chicago Wheat Show With 25 of 30 Prizes
Canada takes 25 of 30 prizes in the International Show at Chicago for hard red winter wheat. J. C. Mitchell of Cahinda Sask and Seager Wheeler of Rosthern Sask led the winning samples. An $8,000 yearly legacy is left to Miss Florence W. Blyth of Toronto from the late Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan.
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Canada
Chicago
J. C. Mitchell
Cahinda
Sask
Seager Wheeler
Rosthern
Florence W. Blyth
Toronto
United States IC Set Aside CN Railway Rate Hike Proposal
The Interstate Commerce Commission temporarily set aside proposals by the Canadian National Railway to increase rates by three cents per hundred pounds on forest products moved from Eastern Canada to points on the Lehigh and New England railroad.
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Canadian National Railway
Lehigh and
New England
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Success With Alfalfa Part 1
The article outlines diversification via alfalfa and sweet clover as key to profitable farming. It recounts the author’s early experiments in 1907 in Alberta with Turkestan alfalfa, seed imports from Grimm’s alfalfa, and spread of high yielding stock across Alberta, Manitoba, and Brandon.
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Alberta
Turkestan
Grimm
Hansen
Brooking
S. Oak
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Glencarnock
Manitoba
Canada
Canadian Senator Estimates Dawes Reparations Total
Senator N A Belcourt told the Ottawa Canada Club that under the Dawes plan Canada would receive about 294 million dollars over six years not official figures but his personal estimate. He noted Germany had met obligations so far and called the current outlook an era of goodwill and tolerance among nations.
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N. A. Belcourt
Ottawa
Canada
Belcourt
Germany
Prince Will Be Busy After Holiday With Daily Engagements
The Prince of Wales faces a packed schedule after his holiday with three to four engagements daily. During his American tour he collected souvenirs and presents, and his baggage reached 95 trunks and bags, a record for any passenger in the Olympic.
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Prince of Wales
Flies Carry Thirty Different Disease Organisms
A report notes that disease organisms and parasites total thirty distinct types carried by common house flies, highlighting the health risks posed by these insects and the potential for disease transmission.
Canal anglers dispute over big catch
Two young anglers fished a canal for hours and after one boy hauled up a large fish. He claimed it was a salmon, but his mate dismissed the idea saying Salman’s only in tins.
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Salman
Es tevan Wireless Station establishes long range link to Tahiti
The Esteban wireless station on the Pacific coast claims the third consecutive record and names itself the strongest wireless receiver and transmitter. It reports nightly communication with the steamer Tahiti on its San Francisco to New Zealand voyage. The vessel's position was obtained daily until it reached Auckland, about 6 250 miles from the station.
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Estevan
Pacific Coast
Tahiti
San Francisco
New Zealand
Auckland
Youngest Astronomer Bengt Stroemgrens
The Swedish Academy of Science accepts for publication the work of 16 year old Bengt Stroemgrens, claimed as the world’s youngest astronomer. His method improves calculating exact star positions and he is the son of the Copenhagen observatory leader.
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Swedish Academy of Science
Bengt Stroemgrens
Copenhagen
Sunlight Reaches Earth After Eight Minute Travel
The sun’s rays take eight minutes to travel to Earth, delivering light and warmth. This delay links the star to our planet as sunlight begins its journey across space each day.
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Earth
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