World Happenings Briefly Told
Summary compiles scattered items: readings from Reading to Cork, travel notes on Paris visits, a barge sinking near the Blodget Line, and a Cremona incident. It mentions Francis Mierneckie’s funeral, liquor thefts near Detroit, a French diplomatic post at the Vatican, and John Doughty’s Portsmouth prison sentence for Victory Bond theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec Board of Trade
L’esperance
Senate Committee
Mirtec
Barry Egan
Cork
Paris
Wearcely
Francis Mierneckie
Jean Windsox
Cremona
Ltaty
Ndon Times
Bigs
Agi Afuel
Reclionists
Nerous
John Doughty
I Portsmouth Prson
Agibrose J. Smad
Toronto
Pondh Tyo
Kingston
Farmers Plant Treated Seed Aimed at Yield and Disease Control
Seed treatment using electrification is being promoted to boost yields and limit disease. The Carmangay Alberta facility reports high demand, with expansion planned this year as several leading Southern Alberta farmers adopt the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Carmangay
Alta
A Woman’s Health and Dr Williams Pink Pills
A testimonial promoting Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for female health issues including headaches, nervousness, pale complexion, and weakness. It touts improved blood and vitality, with a customer from West North Street describing increased strength, sleep, and appetite after use. The ad lists Brockville Ont as the supplier and pricing for six boxes.
Admiralty Abolishes the Sennet Sailor Uniform
The Admiralty announces the end of the sennet as official attire for Royal Navy seamen. Uniform blue cap, white top, and sun-helmets replace the hat on foreign service and shore stations, ending a dress tradition dating to 1857 linked to Napoleonic wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Theyal Navy
Fisite
Admiralty
Unclaimed Mummy Auctioned From Railway Storage
An unclaimed mummy was found in the railway storage rooms among trunks and various items. The article notes the mummy may be a descendant of the Piaroabs and was sold by public auction with other effects after owners failed to claim belongings.
Reform of pumice enhances concrete for boats
A pumice stone found in Japan is proposed as a concrete additive for shipbuilding. The material would replace traditional aggregate to produce concrete that is as strong as ordinary mixes yet up to sixty percent lighter, potentially improving buoyancy and fuel efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Your Teeth The Duty Of Dental Care For Children
Rea Proctor McGee argues that teeth become veterans in health through proper care and diet. Regular brushing, early treatment of decay, and a balanced diet protect the mouth as the front door of digestion. For infants, mother’s milk is ideal and transitioning to toast with butter, rusks, and gentle proteins supports growth and strong teeth.
Two Winter Fairs Planned in Regina for Coming Season
The Regina Exhibition Association board approves a two section winter and spring fair. November events include the sheep and swine show and calf-feeding contest. March events feature stallion fat cattle and poultry shows, with plans for a spring fair circuit with Brandon Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Exhibition Association
The
Fair Board of
Brandon
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Calgary
Kaiser's Stables Converted to Public Library
The former Kaiser stables built in 1900 and attached to the royal palace have become a public library. Renaissance styling features horse tamers and ancient warrior sculptures along the upper facade, with fountains at each end. The river wing housed the horses and carriages, and a small historical museum on the carriage floor displayed the sledge used by the Great Elector and various historical carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurische
Nervi line touted as miracle hiccup remedy advised
The piece promotes Nervi line as a quick cure for hiccups and stomach discomfort. It claims sipping a few drops in water provides relief and mentions its usefulness in every home.
Industrial Generosity Increase in Superannuation Allowance
British railway companies raise superannuation for long-serving servants as currency value shifts postwar. Funds come from shareholders, not government, marking a notable industry gesture despite relying on the dividend pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Industral
Japanese boy seeks work at LA minister’s home
A Japanese boy visits a Los Angeles minister's home seeking employment. The minister's wife declines due to ample staff, but the visitor politely insists that even a little work can keep him employed, reflecting a mild social exchange from a historical clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Christian Register
Typewriter Noises Distinct to Each Machine
An expert notes that every typewriter make has a peculiar noise from key clatter. The article mentions that one expert could identify models by sound alone. It also references a long distance carrier pigeon flight from Pensacola Florida to Fall River Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieliwoor
Pensacola
Fla
Fall River
Mass
Magnetic Storm Disrupts Transatlantic Telegraph Lines
A great magnetic storm disrupted magnetic telegraph and telephone networks across the British Isles and Northern Europe, delaying transmissions in Canada and the United States. Cables between England and the United States were affected, and a fire is believed to have destroyed a Karlstad telephone exchange in Sweden, with the building totally burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Europe
Canada
United States
England
Karlstad
Stockholm
Fabulous Changeable Taffeta Gown With Bouffant Skirt
A charming gown features masive changeable taffeta in rich shades. The skirt highlights a bouffant silhouette with delicate silk frills and a long waist bodice that hugs the figure. Old rose ribbons decorate cuff bands and a waist cluster of flowers trails ribbons beyond the skirt hem. A large hat with red and green currants completes the look.
Brave In Patches Amid Odd Courage Inconsistencies
A Punch writer notes inconsistencies in courage across people and situations. He cites aVC recipient who shuns worm bait, Phil May’s circus hand hiding from his wife, and personal fears from stairs with a poker to a public speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punch
V.C
Phil May
Lions’ den
Jtven
Minard's Liniment Praised At Yarmouth Camp
At the Yarmouth Y M C A Boys Camp at Tusket Falls in August Alfred Stokes General Secy notes Minard's Liniment gave immediate relief for sunburn colic and toothache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth Ym.c.a
Tusket Falls
Alfred Stokes
A Long Wait. Edith
A humorous note about a man who cooked his own breakfast for twenty years and Maud remarking he must have been very hungry when finally finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Maud
Halls Catarrh Medicine Advertises Cure Claims
The ad promotes Halls Catarrh Medicine claiming to build up the system and cleanse the blood to reduce colds and prevent chronic catarrh. It notes internal action on mucous surfaces and offers free circulars from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Separately: John Westley reportedly preached about 45,000 sermons over 54 years averaging one a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
John Westley
Napoleon Reigned Over Vast European Empire
Napoleon Bonaparte ruled a vast empire spanning most of Europe except Russia, Turkey, and Great Britain, marking his ascent to emperor and control over continental realms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Great Britain
Fire-Dwelling Salamander Myth Aged Beliefs
The salamander a lizard by common mislabeling was thought by ancient peoples to reside in fire and endure flames. This legend reflects early explanations of animal life and elemental heat.
Tar In Canada Advocates Vast Athabasca Resources
Col. J. K. Cornwall declares abundant tar along the Athabasca and Mackenzie rivers could pave all Canadian towns and cities. He just returned from San Francisco where he met Fort McMurray and San Francisco Oil Refining Company shareholders to push continued experimental work on tar sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athabasca
Mackenzie
Canada
Col
J. K. Cornwall
Cornwall
San Francisco
Fort McMurray and
Help for Asthma Remedy Claim
Neglect gives asthma a great advantage and once it takes hold it grips the bronchial passages. Dr J D Kellogg s Asthma Remedy is said to daily relieve long standing cases and could have prevented years of suffering if used in the early stages. Do not neglect asthma use this preparation at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Those Dear Old Girls Again
Dramatic line from Edinburgh Scotsman depicts a character meeting Catherine and Flossie in a playful exchange with a quip about stumbling over them. The fragment presents a humorous dialogue snippet centered on social mischief and reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Jack Huggins
Flossie
Edinburgh Scotsman
Holloway's Corn Remover Proves Powerful and Effective
Advert says Holloway's Corn Remover relieves corns with its own power and claims effectiveness for users seeking quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
If Indemnity Were Paid in Gold
A historical note posits that if allied indemnity from Germany were paid in five dollar gold pieces the total would form a gold path six inches wide encircling the earth at the equator, illustrating the vast sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator Promises Child Health
A terse advertisement warns that worms in children cause convulsions and death if untreated. It promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a preventive remedy for youngsters, then abruptly notes that seasoning doubles the strength of green wood.
Miller's Worm Powders Promised Relief for Infants
The ad claims Miller's Worm Powders effectively treat stomach and intestinal worm infections in infants. It asserts removing worms restores orderly body function, strengthens the child, and ensures growth and health.
Colorful walls in factories claimed to boost production
A report notes that brightly colored walls and other gay hues in factories and workshops are said to lead to increased production and worker morale.
Japanese Say Weasel Crying, Dog Baying Foretell Evil
In a superstition noted by observers, the cries of weasels and the baying of dogs are regarded as ominous signs. The belief ties animal sounds to bad luck or misfortune in local folklore.
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Gillett Comi Company
UN. Yoromio, Camada
Reading
Ada Das Baramachand Gandhi
Wbiam Fernie
Fernie
Detroit
Eer
Ce Ahens
Tater
Vateanser
France
Vatican
Dr. Chase
Couts
al Dealera
Polman Bates & Co. Ltd
Tpgvate
Bao
W. N. UL
Minard
Rea Proctor McGee
Oral Hygiene
DIET
Rea Proctor Meee
Cannes
Putnam's Corn
Kaiser
Royal Palace
Ali
Marie Belmont
Dominion
Cagadian Capet Limited
St. Peal St. W
Cleaves
Edmanson, Ba Ee & Co., Limited
Fczema
Dominion Express
Fruit Lands Exchange
Grand Forks
B.C
Cook Medicine CO
Ont
Fermerty Wiedsar
Americas
Yee
Seamaia Hella Ediienan
Liniment Lumberman
Clay Glove R Co., Inc
West Silat Street
New York
USA
Bayer
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