World Happenings Briefly Told
A compact roundup notes population estimates for Russia at 143,500,000 with a 38 percent rise since 1897. It mentions Saskatchewan wheat pool obtaining a 100000 building permit for a drying plant at Port Arthur, and reports the death of General Sir George Higginson in London. Also listed are Reid's comet, executions in Oaxaca, South Africa’s wagon shipment to the Dominion, thefts at Lena gold mines, early aerial service between Rome and Vienna, a six hour air link, disarmament progress with the League of Nations, and a Canadian Supreme Court ruling invalidating Alberta Mine Owners Tax Act with costs for California Collieries case.
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Russia
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Port Arthur
Harvard Observatory
Astronomical Clearing House
Copenhagen
Reid
Oaxaca
San Miguel el Grande
Kruger
City of London Corporation
Dominion of
South Africa
Lena River
Lena Corporation
Supreme Court of Canada
Mine Owners’ Tax
Alberta
California
Official Canadian weights missing from Ottawa vault
A dusty vault hides the official weights and measures of Canada sent from England in 1874. Mounted Police, government agents, and House of Commons protectors search the vault without success for the valuable standards now missing.
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Ottawa
Canada
England
Commons
House of Commons Protective Service
Liquor Consumption Drops Since Prewar Germany
The report notes German hard liquor intake last year fell to one third of prewar levels. It also observes that a man’s proposal may lead to a loss of self control, implying social concerns about behavior and restraint.
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Germany
Prince of Wales Draws Global Attention, Says Study
In H. R. H. A Character Study of the Prince of Wales Major F E Venney notes the prince draws more universal interest than any living person. The author recalls sightings and discussions from India Africa the Sudan Egypt Turkey and Vienna among others to illustrate the claim.
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Prince of Wales
N.W
India
Zambeai
Soudan
Egypt
Bosphorus
F. E Venney
Vienna
Paris
United States
Tramp steamers fading as liners take over sea routes
The Commerce Department notes a shift from 42 tramp ships per 58 liners before the war to 27 tramp ships per 73 liners today. Unregulated tramps once influenced world freight rates and now are near disappearance as scheduled liners dominate the seas.
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Commerce Department
Charming frock pattern offers crepe satin or velvet options
Pattern No 1496 for misses and small women in sizes 16 18 and 20 shows a two piece skirt joined to the bodice with tulle at the neck. Materials listed for size 18 include 2 thirds yards of 39 inch fabric and 5 yards of lining with a 10 cent book detailing the project and 20 cent pattern price.
Reindeer Industry Grows Low-Cost Alaska Practice
Alaska now houses over 350000 reindeer across 119 herds making the three way producers for food clothing and transport. Production costs run about 1 dollar per animal per year with butcher meat selling for 10 to 12 dollars. From 1918 to 1925 nearly 2 million pounds of meat were exported as government efforts enhance herd management and grazing facilities. The nation says pasturage can support at least 3600000 animals.
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Alaska
Cascarets Candy Cathartic for Ch ldrns Bowels
Advertises Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a gentle laxative for children promising to cleanse the bowels, soothe the stomach and improve eating and sleeping. Claims no nausea or griping, priced at 19 cents a box with directions for children and adults.
Agriculture in British Columbia Farm Population Growth
Hon. FE J Barrow Minister of Lands notes BC has 224 farmers and a farm population of 90600 doubling in ten years. Dairy product value rises from 3 million to 16 million 100. Overall farm production grows from 231 million to 65 million in 1915 to 1925.
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British Columbia
FE. J. Barrow
Pape’s Diapepsin to Relieve Indigestion Quickly
Advertises quick relief from indigestion with tablets that end heavy pain heartburn flatulence and sour stomach. Claims to correct digestion for a few cents and guarantee by the druggist.
Adoption of the word Home in French usage draws attention
The article notes how French lacks a direct equivalent for home, a point often remarked by English speakers with patronizing pity. It cites department and furniture stores advertising articles for Je home and newspapers using the term as a caption for domestic and women's news.
Canada’s Urbanization and the Rural Challenge
The piece argues that Canada shifted from a predominantly agricultural society to an urban one between 1891 and 1921, with urban population rising by nearly three million and rural work dropping. It cites reasons beyond mechanization, noting urban life offers more comfort, pay, and leisure, drawing workers off the land. It urges renewed focus on rural colonization to underpin future urban growth.
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Canada
Ontario
Equal Rights for Women Urge Franchise to 21 in Britain
Premier Baldwin receives a cross-party petition in the House of Commons urging granting women the franchise at age 21 or older. The government has pledged equal privileges but may favor setting the age at 25 for both sexes, while women 30 may vote with limits.
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Britain
Baldwin
House of Commons
Husband and wife clash over cooking excuse
Mrs. W complains to Mr. W that he told Dave she married him for her cooking. He admits to giving an excuse, claiming it was to spare trouble.
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Mrs. W
Dave
Mr. W
The Best Laxative He Ever Tried
Mr W J Dorion of New York praises CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS as the best laxative he has used. He says they are small, easy to take and effective without pain, and notes their purely vegetable formula and safety compared with laxatives containing mercury or calomel.
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W. J. Dorion
New York
Carter
Telephone Exhibition Draws Crowds in Early History
The article recalls crowd pullers for Bell’s early demonstrations in Lawrence Massachusetts on May 28 1877. It notes handbills advertising the display connecting Boston and Lawrence via Western Union with twenty seven mile reception and Bell’s lecture. It contrasts past wonder with modern rapid invention announcements.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Barnum
Bei
Lawrence
Mass
A.graham Well
Frederick A. Gower
Boston
Western Union
City Hall
Bell
Brantford
Ontario
Atlantic
Tell
Freeing Slaves in Burma Abolition Order and Compensation
The British Government orders abolition of slavery in Burma and announces compensation to slave owners. Sir Harcourt Butler, governor of Burma, states slaves may not be sold or used in dowries or feuds and that immediate release arrangements will be made. About 5,000 slaves are expected to become free.
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Burma
Sir Harcourt Butler
Nachi
Triangle
Weakness and Sleep Disturbance Describe Letter from Tomahawk Woman
Mrs. Wm Palmer of Tomahawk Alta recalls a long illness last spring that left her so weak she could hardly stand and unable to sleep due to noises. She tried blood tonics and nerve pills without improvement and later wrote to her mother who sent three boxes of relief.
Alberta Oil Production set to exceed 200000 barrels in 1926
Alberta's petroleum production is projected to surpass 200000 barrels for 1926 based on government estimates, compared with 183000 barrels in 1925. Rosalite No 4 at Turner Valley produced over 190009 barrels by November 30, averaging 525 barrels of naphtha daily.
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Alberta
Turner Valley
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Scotts Emulsion
Sir George W. A. Higginson
Gliydernscroft
Mariowon Thames
Tome
League of Nations
Commerce
Hubby
Henry
Yeaa
Pain
Linimen Fi
Nee . Fon QeleTioan
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Narre
Investment List
Nay
James
Fegina
Sask
B.C
C. W. Peterson
Eastern Vial
Mystic Hall
New York City
Edison
Vita
Eels
Rts Heart Maal
Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Cree
PLE
ORD Counter Check Book CO
List! Man
Appleford Company
Appleford
Dundany
Hamilton
Western Agencies
Pacific Waxed Paper Co
Western Waxed Paper Co
Davie “J
Vancouver
McDermott
Hunter Martin
Regina
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