World Happenings Briefly Told
The plan to build five 7 000 ton steamers for coal between Britain and Canada has been dropped due to changed shipping conditions. Indian population in Canada rose by 3 118 to 108 012 in five years. Angora Parliament grants women municipal voting and office rights. In the North West Territories 646 quartz claims covering 32 300 acres were located since January 1926. Manitoba Farm Loans Board reorganization includes a sinking fund to cover liabilities. Dr L D Livingstone, head of Dominion medical work in the sub Arctic, heads north to Chesterfield Inlet and Baker Lake. The Palestine Commission notes the last year disorders were not a revolt against British rule. Royal Air Force members arrive in Halifax en route to Montreal to supervise the A 100 mooring to a steel tower for a proposed trans Atlantic flight.
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Britain
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Angora
North West Territories
Manitoba Farm Loans Board
John Bracken
L. D. Livingstone
Arctic
Chesterfield Inlet
Baker Lake
Hudson Bay
England
Royal Air Force
Halifax
Montreal
Polite tea sign on Forty Ninth Street teashop
A brief note describes a teashop between Fifth and Sixth avenues on Forty-Ninth Street with a sign promising polite tea service until 6 p.m. A playful aside hints at possible evening excitement later.
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Forty-Ninth Street
Fifth and
Sixth
Fully Equipped Packard De Luxe Eight Sedan Limousine
A newly delivered Packard De Luxe Eight sedan limousine to King Alexander of Yugoslavia is described as one of Europe's most elaborate cars. The dark blue vehicle features fittings including a built in case for the king's sword.
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Alexander
Jugo-Slavia
Europe
Winnipeg works to fund British Medical Association meeting
The Manitoba parliamentary delegation led by Dr. J. P. Howden seeks federal aid for the BMA gathering in Winnipeg next summer. With $60,000 needed for delegates and accommodations, $20,000 comes from Ottawa and $10,000 each from Manitoba and Winnipeg, leaving $20,000 to raise and a potential extra federal grant of $5,000 to $10,000.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Howden
Printed Crepe Frock with Grecian Hipline Design
A fashion note describes a printed crepe frock featuring a fitted Grecian hipline and deep V neckline with a rolled collar. The fluttery hem uses a circular skirt shaping the figure, offered in Plain crepe silk and light woolens. Style No. 3382 comes in multiple bust sizes with yardage details and a 25 cent pattern price.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Union
Pattern request details list Winnipeg Union at 375 McDermot Ave. Instructions include Pattern No. 1 and ordering method from the address.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Yukon Silver Production Rising From Mayo Ore
The Yukon has increased silver output over the past two years from Mayo district silver lead ores and will likely continue expanding supply in the future.
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Yukon
Mayo
Summer Tours Reach for Holiday Rail Travel Across Canada
Canadian National Railways outlines seven personally conducted tours for the upcoming summer. Trips cover cross country routes from Montreal or Toronto to the Maritimes and across Canada, with highlights including a Pitman Maritime tour departing June 27 from Montreal, and "The New Outlook" tour from Toronto starting June 28 spanning 5000 rail miles, 1850 steam miles, and 350 auto miles. The lineup features Jasper National Park, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton, Inside Passage boat trips, and routes from Winnipeg to the Pacific Coast.
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C. W. Johnston
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Maritimes
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Quebec
Ste. Anne de Beaupre
Montgomery Falls
Provices
Atlantic
Bras d'Or Lakes
Cape Breton
Land of Evangeline
Prince Edward Island
Jasper National Park
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Canadian National
Peace River Country
Prairies
Pacific Coast
Adams
Pitman
Minaki
Wainwright
Western
Kerr-Bryson
Griddle Cake Recipe Promises Tasty Family Treats
A tested griddle cake recipe uses Borden's St Charles Milk and pantry staples. Instructions cover mixing milk and water, adding egg and shortening, then flour, salt, baking powder and sugar before frying on a lightly oiled griddle.
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St. Charles
Borden Cook Book
Borden Co., Ltd
Dept. W.L
St. Paul W
Montreal
New York Cobbler Mrs Daniels Keeps Business 30 Years
Mrs S A Daniels of New York is 80 years old and continues to operate the cobbler business she took over after her husband died thirty years ago.
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S. A. Daniels
New York
First World Grain Show Member From B C App
Cecil Tice provincial agronomist of British Columbia becomes the first member of the world grain exhibition and conference. his ten dollar fee and application were received at Regina. Lima Peru sends the first acceptance to participate. Peru can grow nearly every agricultural product. The top prize is 2500 dollars for wheat, the largest cash prize in any grain show. Hemp has a single seed class, with exhibits weighing 30 pounds and named variety. twenty hemp seed prizes range from 75 to 12 dollars.
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Cecil Tice
British Columbia
Regina
Lima
Peru
Palpitation Case From Sault Ste. Marie Reader
Mrs. J. Cunningham of Sault Ste. Marie Ontario reports a severe February influenza attack that left her with heart palpitations and throbbing. She felt weak and tired and began to take treatment.
Medicine ad for 40UUO Uses Ship with gitar acal
An advertisement promotes a medicine sold in boxes at 50c each though druggists and dealers or mailed from The T. Milburn Co. Limited Toronto Ontario. The testimonial expresses gratitude for finding the remedy.
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Aua
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Notable lunar oddity in 1866 and Denmark pig standard
In February 1866 the month had no full moon, a historic anomaly surpassed only by January and March that year having two full moons each. The occurrence is described as unprecedented and not to occur again for 2.5 million years. Denmark adopted a standard type of pig.
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Denmark
Canadians Prep Global War on Insects Next May
Amid talks in London, Canadian entomologists plan an intensified campaign against grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars harming crops and forests. The campaign targets pests like the wheat stem sawfly, Colorado potato beetle, forest tent caterpillar, and aphids, with vast expected impact and prior claimed victory last year.
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London
Canada
Department of Agriculture
New Regulations Improve Seed Grain Standards
The Dominion Department of Agriculture enforces stricter weed seed limits for feed oats and barley. Under revised grain inspection, even low grades must contain at most three percent weed seeds, boosting purity and enabling eastern feeders to buy on certificate with greater confidence.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Constipation remedies and Carter’s Little Liver Pills
The ad condemns habit forming and harsh laxatives while promoting Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a mild vegetable option. It claims the product gently stimulates the liver to start bile, improves bowel movement, cleanses the intestines, and provides a tonic effect. Available in 25c and 75c red packages from druggists.
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Carter
Major Burwash Finds 600-Pound Copper Nugget
A 600 pound native copper nugget found at Husky Creek in Coronation Gulf district by Major L. T. Burwash of the Yukon and North West Territories branch of the Department of the Interior on August 4. He carved initials on it and arranged transport by dog sled to Coronation Gulf, then by rail and boat to Ottawa, with arrival expected in October.
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National Museum
Husky Creek
Coronation Gulf District
L. T. Burwash
Yukon and North West Territories
Department of the Interior
Regina Largest Distributor Described as World Center
Regina is described in Industrial and Commercial publications as the largest distributing centre of Western Canada and the greatest centre for farm implements in the world. The turnover in the farm implement trade reaches $25,000,000 annually.
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Regina
Canada
Twice Benefited By Same Remedy From Cobourg Reader
Mrs T E Sageman of Cobourg Ontario recalls using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to support health during caring for a sick father and infant and again during menopause. She reports seven bottles restored her energy and grounds a recommendation to other women at midlife.
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Cobourg
Ontario
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. E.sageman
R.R
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Wrigleys
Wrigley
Palestine Commission
Palestine
Stewart
Adies
National Manufacturing Company
Hatiguy
W. N
U. 1832
Buich Medical Association
British Medical Association
J. P. Howden
St. Boniface
Great Britain
Pense
TafAroys
Annebelle Worthington
Eter
National Railways
Borden’s
Chicago
Panliniment
Masute
Lawrence
B.C. Man
World’s Grain Conference Office
Belgium
Brooder
Wellington St. W
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Toronto, Ont
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