World Happenings Briefly Told
Highlights from a seaborne and political snapshot include Germany exploring East Asia via California, a London stenographer failing in an Irish change attempt, and Canada promising government care for blindRepresentations via a delegation led by Finance Minister Robb. Sir John Mincleton named Governor General of Newfoundland. Lindbergh honored by Wisconsin and arrives for an honorary Doctor of Laws. Fritz Von Opel Rak-3 rocket car logs a 158 mph rail record with no driver. England knighthood for Sir Offri Atta. Lindbergh carries 100000 aviation liability policy. Ontario fur-bearing animals decline as royalties drop from 130793 to 112762. beaver trapping ends likely shrinking 1928 value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. A. Robb
John Mincieton
Newfoundland
William Allardyce
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Fritz von Opel
England
Offri Atta
Akim Abuakwa
Buckingham Palace
Ontario
Department of Fish and Game
Port of London tour and royal empire talks described
The article chronicles a London tour detailing the Port of London operations with vast imports and exports in 1926 including 65 million bushels of wheat and 50 million tons of shipping. It highlights exhibits from the Ivory Room to the Wool Room and iodine stores, then describes wine vaults, ship luncheons with Lord Ritchie of Dundee, and Empire Marketing Board dinners chaired by Lor n Lovat and Sir Halford Mackinder. The visit continues with a Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral excursion, noting historic fates, Yeomen Warders, and Crown Jewels, before promising a continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
S.S. Minnewaska
Lord Ritchie
Dundee
Empire Marketing Board
Hyde Park Hotel
Empire
Dominions
Lor@n Lovat
Halford Mackinder
Imperial Economic Committee
Tower
Tower Hill
Anne Boleyn
Jane Grey
Sir Thomas Moore
Archbishop Cranmer
Walter Raleigh
Henry VII
White Tower
Guy Fawkes
Queen Elizabeth
Wolfe
Abraham
George
Queen Mary
Tower of London
William the Conqueror
Julius Caesar
How Far Voice Will Carry
The distance a man's voice carries depends on atmosphere, wind, height, foreground objects, and competing noises. Under normal conditions intelligible range is a couple of hundred yards, but favorable conditions can extend it beyond a mile, with a mountain song once heard four miles away.
Court Relates Family Ties in Toronto Testimony
In a Toronto court a witness clarified a relationship in a relationship dispute. The woman testified about a chauffeur and corrected a misstatement by counsel revealing a complex family link. A hospital doctor is said to walk about 16 miles daily in duties while a shop assistant logs eight miles, a waiter 12 miles, and a tram conductor seven miles.
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Toronto
Plaints
Raw recruits learn courage amid calm home front talk
A fragmented quotation contrasts rough recruits with domestic life. A mistress asks what the town requires, and a speaker notes that the china will not test them over Sunday, reflecting wartime prudence and civilian resolve in Stockholm.
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China
One Piece Dress with Convertible Collar and Kimono Sleeves
Describes a one piece dress for ladies and misses with a front coat style, convertible collar forming revers, drooping shoulders, short kimono sleeves, long sleeves with wristbands, turn-back cuffs, patch pockets, removable belt. Available in sizes 16 to 44 bust. Pattern price 25 cents. fashion book price 16 cents.
How To Order Patterns
Winnipeg Pattern order guide lists contact at Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave. The entry provides a pattern number, name, town and size but omits pricing and ordering method.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Constantinople Seeks New Auto Models as Idle Cars Mount
In Constantinople the market for used cars is bleak with about 11,096 second-hand vehicles idle and unsold while buyers seek the latest models. The city remains focused on upgrading automotive options despite the surplus of stock.
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Constantinople
Frizzled Beef For Hot Days By Betty Barclay
Melt butter in a hot pan then brown dried beef. Add more butter for a cream sauce, then flour and milk to desired consistency. Use two tablespoons flour per cup milk. If salty, soak briefly in cold water, drain, and dry before adding to butter. Serve on toast if desired.
Orange and Rhubarb Sauce For Pastry Shells
Rhubarb and orange sauce combines 2 pounds rhubarb 2 oranges and 1 1 2 cups sugar bake with mem brane removed peel orange pieces until tender then dissolve gelatine in cold water stir into the cooled mix and fill pastry shells with whipped cream rose decorations for serving
Origins of Vegetables in English Cuisine Through Ages
A concise survey notes vegetables did not usually form meals centuries ago and lists early introductions. Potatoes reached England via Sir Walter Raleigh over 300 years ago but only gained common use in the early nineteenth century. The Romans knew onion, turnip, cauliflower and cabbage, with cabbage tied to tempering drunkenness. Cucumbers originated in India and reached China by 200 B.C. The carrot comes from Greece, its English name meaning root.
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England
Sir Walter Raleigh
Virginia
India
China
Changes in Wheat Breeding Objectives Over Time
A historical overview notes how wheat breeding shifted from prioritizing yield to balancing yield with high protein content and regional adaptation. It discusses the impact of global trade, roller milling, pest resistance, climate extremes, and harvest mechanics on breeding goals and methods.
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Food Research Institute
Stanford University
California
Duchess of Bedford Boosts St. Lawrence Route Prestige
The Canadian Pacific liner Duchess of Bedford inaugurates the St. Lawrence route with a 70 000 ton quartet of cabins class ships. The Duchess opens a new era in cabin class travel offering a unique schedule to breakfast in Liverpool and Montreal a week later. Captain H Sidaons commands with 21 years at CP Steamships and prior service on Minnedosa and Montroyal.
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St. Lawrence
Liverpool
Montreal
St. Law
H. Sidaons
R.N.R
Canadian Pacific
Seven Seas
Minnedosa
Montroyal
West Indies
Duchess of Bedford
Canada expands light aircraft clubs across Canada
Hon J L Ralston opens the Granby Light Aero Plane Club field in Granby Quebec as Canada reports eleven established light aircraft clubs from Granby to Victoria with ten more under formation. Fourteen Moth planes have been allotted by the Government to these clubs under the program. Existing clubs include Montreal Toronto Hamilton Winnipeg Regina Moose Jaw Sara toon Calgary Edmonton and Victoria with new groups forming in Halifax Saint John Kingston Ottawa London Peterboro St Catharines and Walkerville.
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J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Granby
Que
Canada
Victoria
B.C
Granby Club
Montreal
Toronto
Hamilton
Ont
Winnipeg
Regina
Moose Jaw
Saratoon
Calgary
Edmonton
Halifax
Saint John
Quebec
Kingston
Ottawa
London
Peterboro
St. Catharines
Walkerville
Alberta Ultimate Heir Act Ruled Invalid by Privy Council
The Privy Council dismissed Alberta and Dominion appeals without costs. It upholds the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that Alberta’s Ultimate Heir Act is invalid. The act would have directed property on intestacy to the University of Alberta.
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Privy Council
Supreme Court of Canada
Whale fleet chief harpooner nets large nine month pay
The Antarctic whale-hunting fleet returned after nine months. The chief harpooner earned a base income of 33000 plus a contract of 20 per whale, totaling 300 kills and an extra 6000, underscoring the high but selective rewards in the trade.
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Antarctic
Name Change for Peking to Peiping Sparks Capital Debate
The nationalist government council in Shanghai approves renaming Peking to Peiping meaning Northern Peace. Officials say the move aims to reduce Peking's political importance while reinforcing Nanking as the national capital, though art and culture may endure in the city.
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Peking
Peiping
Shanghai
Nanking
Aerial Tea Parties Offered Over London This Summer
Imperial Airways plans Friday afternoon flights for Londoners and visitors to view the metropolis from the air. A 21 seat plane will cruise for about 30 to 40 minutes and tea will be served onboard.
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Imperial Airways
Fairies Distracted by Atomic Theory and Bankruptcy Talk
The Cologne satire notes children question fairy tales while discussing atomic divisibility and bankruptcy statistics, highlighting a humorous clash between whimsy and serious topics in the Lustige Kolner Zeitung.
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Lustige Kolner Zeitung
Cologne
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East Asia
Mercedes Gieitze
Great Britain
Farmers’ Marketing Tour
St. Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren
Stalwart Hebrideans
Hebrides
Betty Barclay
Greece
Professor
Oshawa Times
Duchess of
Bedford
Flying Clubs
Alberta
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