World Happenings Briefly Told
A San Francisco Chinese inventor created a rice powder based ice cream like dish. Dominion Day dinner in London replaced by a combined reception dance and concert in the Canadian Building. Sir Herbert Ames of Montreal resigns as League of Nations financial director, effective July. Dr A G Doughty named chair of public records commission. Alberta coal use for Western Canada railways projected at 1.3 million tons. Canada’s government elevators earned 769,640 and spent 340,466 in the last crop year. New Zealand seeks six million pound loan, bonds sold at 9842. Produced-in-Canada exhibit opens in Hamilton armories with Hon Harry Cockshull present. Ottawa says legislation will bar removal of Indian relics from British Columbia to prevent vandalism.
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San Francisco
London
Herbert Ames
Montreal
League of Nations
J. Bieler
Canada
House of Commons
New Zealand
Hamilton Armories
Harry Cockshull
Ontario
Mileage Book Says Journey Ends Too Soon
A traveler reflects on a mileage book as a charming companion whose final page signals the close of a memorable voyage. The quip hints at the value of travel notes and the desire to keep exploring.
Only Lawyers Seem Satisfied by Going to Law
The remark suggests few others feel satisfaction from legal action while lawyers benefit from disputes. It notes cynicism toward legal proceedings and questions the value of litigation for ordinary people.
Ideal fashions show slenderizing detail for season
The matron’s season features extremely simple clothes with slenderizing effects. The model No. 1326 uses a center-front bodice with gathers at the shoulders and a circular front skirt with an inverted plait, back flare, narrow belt, and long gathered sleeves. Sizes 36 to 44 inches. 37 1/2 yards for size 28. 20 cents.
All-Canadian Highway Planned from Halifax to Vancouver
Four governments unite to build a modern trans Canada highway from Halifax to Vancouver. Ontario reports last link nearly done. Alberta pledges completion this year. Dominion Government says Jasper National Park link will join Alberta. BC says once Jasper highway reaches Tete Jaune Cache, a continuous road to Vancouver is ready. Tours across Canada anticipated before year end.
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Vancouver
Halifax
Ontario
Alberta
Dominion
Jasper National Park
British Columbia
Jasper
Tete Jaune Cache
Vapecouver
Canada
Stone Age Tools Found In English Dump Discovery
Two local men uncovered numerous Stone Age implements near Chatham England over sixteen months ago. About four thousand hammer stones flint axes and scrap tools have been removed from the dump. The edges remain razor sharp and the weapons show remarkable efficiency for their age.
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Chatham
England
Flit Insecticide Comes to Canada for Home Health
A health item notes Flit, the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey insecticide, is now available in Canada. The product, praised for quick effectiveness against flies mosquitoes moths ants bed bugs and roaches, sprays into cracks and crevices without staining fabrics and destroys insects and eggs.
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Fiit
Oi! Company
N.J
Canada
Standard Oi! Company
United States
Armless Japanese artist wins high art award in Tokio exhibition
Miss Yoneko Yamaguchi, armless and using brushes between her teeth, won top honors at a Peeresses' school exhibit in Tokio. Her obi paintings sold for up to 500 dollars, highlighting courage and skill despite disabilities. Also advertised Dr. Thomas electric oil promising quick relief from inflammation and various injuries.
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Tokio
Yoneko Yamaguchi
Wireless radio boom in Paris spawns ear strain and new tech
Amid a Paris radio boom after the England strike English speakers tune in for news while many suffer radio deafness from long earphone use. Experts advise loud spankers and better headphones to improve reception. engineers stress that resistance depends on wire and design, not quality alone.
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Paris
England
Oil for the Athlete Dr Thomas Eclectric
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a superior athletic lubricant. It claims to loosen muscles and sinews, relieve soreness, and strengthen against strains, with long time athletes testifying to its value.
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Thomas
Belgian Delegates Named for World Poultry Congress in Ottawa
The Belgian agriculture ministry appoints M. Maenhout a House member and federation president, Lem berge president of poultry societies, Palinckx-Keman V editor of Chasse et Veche, and Heyndrickx of Ledeberg to represent Belgium at the World Poultry Congress in Ottawa from July 27 to August 4, 1927.
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Ottawa
M. Maenhout
House of Representatives
National Federation of Poultry Societies of Belgium
Lemberge
M. Palinckx-Keman V
Chasse Et Veche
M. Heyndrickx
Act. 4 Chaussee de
Argentine Aerial Plan Maps Polar Expedition
Plans by engineer Antonio Pauly of Buenos Aires outline an Argentine aerial expedition to the South Pole and a wide Antarctic scientific exploration to be presented to the navy ministry.
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Antonio Pauly
Buenos Aires
Ministry of the Navy
South Pole
Antarctic
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Union Store
Instructions from the Winnipeg Union at 175 McDermot Ave outline pattern orders and size selection. Readers are told how to request catalogs, submit measurements, and choose fabric options for mail orders.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Coward Defined as Refusing to Admit Wrong
A witty remark contrasts cowardice with denial of error and asserts equality before the law, yet not before the mother in law.
Winnipeg Electric Company plans major power project
Two million dollars will be expended by the Winnipeg Electric Company and its subsidiaries to obtain and utilize power from the hydro electric plant at Great Falls over the next eight months. A sizable portion of the outlay will cover large power machinery.
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Winnipeg Electric Company
Great Falls
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Short Answers
Readable crossword list with numerous across and down clues. Includes definitions for terms such as Stop Become excited Astral body and others. many entries appear fragmented or misspelled with odd symbols.
Facts About Afghanistan Historical Overview
A historical snapshot describes Afghanistan as a diverse nation with six million people and many clans. It notes British influence over foreign relations, the ameer's subsidies, and a culture of hospitality that can turn hostile. It mentions Herat carpets, desert landscapes, and numerous rivers, with a focus on rulers, religion, and social traits.
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Alexander the Great
Afghanistan
Herat
Ameer
Turkey
Afgehan
Texas
Prisoners Return to Tucuman Jail After Independence Day Grant
A one day liberty granted for Argentina's independence anniversary led all prisoners at Tucuman jail to be released but they returned to custody following a check-up.
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Tucuman
Argentina
Piracy Addressed in League of Nations Meeting
The League of Nations agreed to allow warships to chase pirates into other nations’ waters and have pirates tried in the capture country. The proposal, credited to a Japanese minister, signals codification of international law amid rising piracy in Oriental waters.
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Switzerland
League of Nations
Oriental
Woman Credits Ribbons Origin to Rib Based Love
A lighthearted note suggests a woman's fondness for ribbons stems from the biblical idea that she was created from a rib. The tale playfully links fashion preference to origin.
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Armress
Tauliegne
France
Rio Janiero
Brazil
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Berlin
Rome
Sonia Radina
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Toyko
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Tippity
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Colleen Moore
Clancy
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Oriental Waters
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