Britain Reasserts Global Prestige Amid Economic Recovery
The article argues Britain shows renewed virility and financial strength as the pound returns to par and gold flows shift, with Britain regaining leadership in world finance and trade. It notes improved German and Chinese attitudes, continued imperial influence, and Dominion contributions led by Canada boosting the empire’s overseas role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
China
Soviet Russia
Russia
Institute of Pacific Relations
Hondlals
Frederick Whyte
Treat Sttain
Lord Macarney
Sir Austen Cha
Great Britain
Austen Chamberlain
Soviet
Sir Frederick Wayte
Honolulu
Sir Frederick
New York
United States
London
Canada
Prince Of Gypsies Buried In Splendor
Horvath known as Prince of the Gypsies is buried at Parkany Czechoslovakia in a lavish procession. Thousands of delegates from Central Europe attend the funeral while the coffin, ebony, and silk dress signify a grand ceremonial burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of
Czecho-Slovakia
Horvath
Parkany
Funeral Tribes Attend in Band Lines on Horseback
Burgenland Hungarian and Romanian gypsy tribes participated in the funeral procession led by musical bands. Most attendees rode on horseback, creating a pageantlike scene as mourners moved through the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgenland
Egypt to Establish Medical Clinics with American Aid
Egypt plans clinics for intestinal and parasitic diseases with Rockefeller Foundation support. The foundation will fund an American sanitary engineer's salary and provide staff and offices while the government grants staff access and exempts customs duties on US imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Bilharzia
Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation
United States
Call a diplomat not liar and he will be pleased
The remark suggests flattery in labeling a dishonest person as a diplomat. It likens linguistic finesse to endorsement, implying intent behind words and the social value placed on titles. It also hints that a composer’s thoughts deserve attention as a mark of merit.
Titled Taxi Drivers
An amusing reminiscence notes Paris taxi drivers once simple bachelors now styled as counts dukes and generals with Russian influence. Some drivers are genuine Russians whose manners and smiles reveal them while maps elude their steps causing long rides and wrong turns. One passenger recounted a chauffeur claiming no maps from a commander in chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Anastasia
Vox Populists
A Perfect Medicine for Little Ones
The Baby's Own Tablets are presented as a gentle laxative for children that relieves constipation indigestion and supports sleep. The ad claims safety for newborns and guarantees absence of opiates or harmful drugs. A testimonial from Mrs Ale J Perry of Atlantic Nova Scotia praises the product. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Ale. J. Perry
Atlantic
N.S
Smcustina
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Saskatchewan Cream Grading Losses Hit Over Fifty Thousand
Saskatchewan dairy commissioner Percy Reed reports farmers lost more than 50 000 during the year ending October 31 due to cream graded No 2 or off for acidity and flavors. 83 093 cans were downgraded. most of the loss stems from bad flavors and weed taints despite 13 5 percent being No 2 or worse and 15 6 percent downgraded for bad flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Percy E. Reed
Saskatchewan Farmer Radio Farm School
Reed
Wolves Destroyed by North West Territories and Yukon Branch
The Department of the Interior unit reports 680 wolves killed in the last fiscal year by natives and white men. The data contrasts with global population, noting over half live in Asia on under a quarter of Earth's surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North West Territories
Yukon
Department of the Interior
Canada
Asia
Cancer Research Probes Solitary Nature of Cancer in England
The 25th annual report of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London describes twenty five years of patient study without a near term cure. Dr Murray argues the evidence supports the solitary cancer view noting implications for the body’s natural defenses and potential future therapies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Cancer Research Fund
London
Murray
Dry Ice Wow At New York Exposition
A New York electrical exposition features a dry ice castle and highlights the solid carbon dioxide’s lack of liquid residue as it slowly evaporates. The piece explains dry ice used to refrigerate perishable foods in transit and suggests home use for cooling in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ontario
Lindbergh Fever and Social Myths Across Nations
The passage notes Cana dians and Americans sharing hope for Lindbergh’s safe, long life and wealth. It mentions a tipless London hotel where patrons are warned against tipping and staff are well paid. It also claims daily short walks benefit men in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Everest Expedition Turmoil Delays Climb As Tibetans Bar Visitors
The Royal Geographical Society chief doubts Captain Odell’s New York claim of a new Everest expedition. India Office says no expedition soon due to Tibetan anger after a European lecture featuring Dalai Lama symbols. British officials had been negotiating with the Lama. foreigners now face restrictions until relations improve.
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The
Royal Geographical Society
Odell
New York
Mount
Everest
Society
India Office
Tibet
Menders
Dalai Lama
India
Berliner Tageblatt
Bollsweevil Trade and French Bicycle Figures
J R O Lindsey of Richmond shipped 72 000 boll weevils to Florida State College at 2 50 per thousand earning a fast picker about 10 dollars daily. France used 7 112 300 bicycles in 1926, about ten times the autos in use that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. O. Lindsey
Richmond
Florida State Agricultural College
France
Zam-Buk First Aid Remedy Promises Swift Relief
An advertisement touts Zam-Buk as an over ready reliable first aid for injuries and a soothing speedy remedy for skin diseases, wounds, ulcers and piles. It claims a unique herbal composition free from animal fats and minerals, with antiseptic properties.
Trail Smelter Big Plant Pays High Wages and Output
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting plant at Trail British Columbia operates at 750 tons daily refined metal capacity making it the largest metallurgical facility in the world. Lead output is 410 tons daily copper 70 tons. Wages total about 8 million dollars yearly or roughly 1000 dollars per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail
B.C
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
W. E. Payne
Vancouver Board of Trade
Canada
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United Grain Growers
United Grain Growers, Limited
Port Arthur
Royal Bank of Canada
Home Manfg. CO
Toronto
Senu
Ramsey Cor
Ack St
Ottawa
Cancer Research
England
Quebec
British Colmbia
Manitoba
Alberta
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Victoria
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
Hamilton
St. John
Halifax
J. D. Kellogg
Lindbergt
Lindbergh
Explorer
Thomas
Holloway
BAYER
Keatm
Dea
Zam Buk Co
E. Ee
Smelter
Saxony
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