World Happenings Briefly Told
A collage of early 20th century briefs reports skating championship results, talks on social policy at a Washington conference, rising deaths from carbon monoxide, salt shortages triggering famine in parts of Russia, Rupert Clark's vast inheritance, a new Reid's comet discovery, Coolidge presidential plans, a noted swimming record claim, and Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan dairy contest results with top scores.
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Petfalo
Wiswiper Skating Club
Washinoton
United States
Pskov
Mogilev
Yaroslav
Russia
Rupert Clark
Great Britain
Monte Carlo
Melbourne
Australia
Harvard Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Astronomical Clearing House
Copenhagen
Reid
Coolidge
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
George Young
Pioneer of West Goes South
William T. Jones known as Billy or Daddy Jones retires as land inspector for the Canadian Pacific Department of Natural Resources after 22 years. At 71 he heads to Florida for rest, long noted from Calgary to Winnipeg for a life of frontier surveys, fur trading era exploits, and participation in the Wolseley relief, Riel Rebellion, and Yuko gold rush.
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The
West
William T. Jones
Billy
Daddy Jones
Canadian Pacific Departent of Natural Resources
Florida
Calgary
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Waterford
Ireland
Brooklyn
Canada
General Wolseley
Buffaloes
Edmonton
Crown Lands
CPR
Alberta Coarse Grain Pool Contingent on Membership
Alberta Wheat Pool officials in Calgary say a Coarse grain pool will operate if enough farmers sign the coarse grain contracts and join the Wheat Pool. Manitoba and Saskatchewan already run such pools with grain held by the central selling agency. In 1925-26 the agency sold 16,080,600 bushels oats and 10,619,219 barley among others.
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Alberta Wheat Pool
Calgary
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Wheat Pool
Central
Prince of Wales and Baldwin May Not Attend Canada Birthday
The London Sunday Times reports the Prince of Wales and Premier Stanley Baldwin plan to visit Canada this year but are unlikely to attend the Dominion's 60th birthday on July 1 as departure would come late July or early August. Baldwin’s plans hinge on the political situation at that time.
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London Sunday Times
Prince of Wales
Stanley Baldwin
Canada
Dominion
Bracken Announces Manitoba Trade Mission to Europe
Premier John Bracken revealed that Manitoba government representatives will visit European competitors to study their farming methods and marketing in Great Britain. The announcement came at a banquet held by the Manitoba Dairying Association.
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Manitoba
Great Britain
John Bracken
Manitoba Dairying Asso
Honest Wealth and Happiness Tradeoffs Highlighted in Proverb
A proverb notes riches and poverty do not guarantee happiness, suggesting people should earn honestly. Leather shipments from the United States to Greece rose from 65000 dollars yearly before the war to about 635000 dollars in the last twelve months.
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United States
Greece
Immigration as a national duty for Canada’s growth
The essay argues that Canada must rely on immigration for population gains, noting 3.417 million in growth vs 2.246 million immigrants between 1901 and 1921. It warns that forming and executing colonization policies is a high-stakes, demanding task needing capable leadership, deep knowledge, and caution due to human costs and social risks.
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Canada
Alcohol treatment spread to Canada from London method
The Normal Association treatment for alcohol craving is now available in Canada. Endorsed by notable figures including Lord Northcliff Sir Arthur Wilson and religious leaders. Details offered by M. J. W. Dixon at 529 Strathmore Boulevard Toronto Ontario.
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Normal Association
London
England
Canada
Lord Northcliff
Lord Armstrong
Charles Morrison-Bell
Edward O'Malley
Arthur Wilson
Owen Seaman
Ireland
Winchester
Chichester
Great Britain
M. J. W. Dixon
Strathmore Boulevard
Toronto
Ontario
Mount Laura Ethel and Congo Canyon Revealed Beneath Atlantic
Scientists describe Mount Laura Ethel a tall peak in the mid Atlantic that rises above the sea floor but its summit misses sunlight. They also note Congo Canyon, larger than the Grand Canyon, lies buried beneath Atlantic waters.
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mid-Atlantic
Laura Ethel
Rockies
Congo Canyon
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Atlantic
Single Wheel Landing Plane Records Long Flight Milestone
The United States builds a plane that lands on one wheel and skids to steady itself after momentum loss. A narrator mentions carburetor trouble and borrowing a mechanic’s bent. In 21 months British airliners flew about 2,000,000 miles carrying 25,000 passengers without injury to any passenger or crew.
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United States
Zam-Buk promotes infection prevention after minor wounds
A Canadian study highlights deaths from blood poisoning after minor injuries when proper care was neglected. Zam-Buk is pitched as a protective balm that stops bleeding, soothes pain, and kills germs to prevent blood poisoning, claimed to keep people in work or at leisure.
Took a Friend's Advice And Received Benefit
Roblin Manitoba report quotes Mr J Kuss praising Dodd's Kidney Pills after suffering back trouble. He credits pills with restoring strength and health by purifying blood through kidney support, urging readers to buy from local druggists.
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Dodd
German Man Power Higher Than Ever
German authorities report 1.7 million more able bodied workers aged 25 to 40 than in 1914 despite World War I losses. Death rates fall, births decline as marriage age shifts, and infant mortality is said to be lower, with concerns over undernourished youths and aging postwar population dynamics.
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Versailles
Germany
Reich
Hirtsieter
Prussia
Hirtsiefer
Chinese Encyclopedia Presented to League of Nations Library
The Chinese government plans to present the Complete Chinese Encyclopedia to the League of Nations library. It is reputed to be over 200 years old, spanning 800 volumes and more than 106 million words. It covers heavens, earth, science, humanity, literature and government.
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League of Nations
Dress pattern No 1514 from fashion book offer
Dignity and grace describe a charming dress with a gathered bodice two piece skirt and plaited tunic at the left. The set features notched cuffs and a graceful collar with a vestee and side belt. Sizes 36 to 44 inches priced at 8 and 29 cents for the pattern. The fashion book adds material charts and clear instructions priced 10 cents per copy.
Saskatchewan Commission to Study Co operative Marketing in Denmark
A Saskatchewan commission of five, drawn from the Saskatchewan Livestock Marketing Association, the Provincial Hog Pool, the Western Canada Livestock Union, the University of Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Government, will travel to Denmark to study cooperative marketing with a focus on bacon dogs.
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Saskatchewan
Denmark
Saskatchewan Livestock Marketing Association
Provincial
Hog Pool
Western Canada Livestock Union
University of Saskatchewan
After heart spells relieved by remedy from The T. Milburn Co
Mrs R G Hall of Bolton Centre Quebec describes severe heart spells from nervousness and reports relief after using a box of the medicine. She notes her weight rising from under 90 pounds to 135 pounds after several boxes. The product costs 50 cents per box and is sold by druggists or mailed by the company in Toronto.
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Cascaret
Cascarets
R. G. Hall
Bolton Centre
Que
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
Pattern order notice from Winnipeg union lists address at 175 McDermot Ave. Includes pattern number and size details for customers to request mailed or in person services.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Overseas sleepers connect with West Saint John steamers
Canadian Pacific Railway offers weekly tourist sleeping cars for overseas travellers linking directly to steamers at West Saint John New Brunswick. Tickets and reservations available through any Canadian Pacific ticket agent.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
West Saint John
N.B
Canadian V Pacific
Winnipeg Fur Auction Reports Record Year
The Winnipeg Fur Auction Sales Co. handled furs worth 1.804 million dollars this year, up from 785 thousand in the prior year. A separate note mentions a 5 million ton rock blast at Mount Juneau claimed as a record by the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company. A 150 year old giant salamander was presented to the Japanese Prince Regent by a temple head priest near Asakura.
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Winnipeg Fur Auction Sales Co
Mount Juneau
Alaska Junean Gold Mining Company
Japan
Asakura
Gin Pills touted as kidney remedy for backache
An advertisement claims Gin Pills relieve backache and kidney trouble by soothing inflamed tubules and filtering impurities. A Vancouver user testimonial credits rapid relief and renewed ability to perform housework, with the product priced at 50 cents a box from National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada.
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National Drug & Chemical Co., of Canada, Limited
Toonto
Canada
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Ardeh Ak Wei
Alberta
Kittie Jarvis
Camberwell
Hamelin
By C. W. Peterson
Buk
New Jersey
George H. Jones
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Oil City
Mr. J. F. Kuss
Tv Ideal Fashionis
Saskatchewan Commission
Chet
Ace
Bil
el Nido
Broks Medical Ce Dee ‘Goshen
Tors
Borden Co. Limited
Montreal
St.charles
Mila
Gaby
Baby's Own Soap
KAY Laboratories
Front St
Ferente
Fur Auction
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