World Happenings Briefly Told In Ottawa And Beyond
An overview of assorted items includes Canada’s rising savings deposits hitting 54 million dollars, Major-General J H W O'Brien resigning as Canadian forces chief of staff but remaining in Empire service, and Portugal abolishing the right to strike by decree. Other notes mention a double obituary coincidence in Brantford, pension receipts for William Turner and related matters, Canada’s July diamond jubilee preparations, the Lenroot-Taber milk import bill affecting Canada-US dairy trade, Vincent Massey’s pay and staff, Canada’s reduced national debt by 3.33 million in January, and a Dover dinner for 600 residents over 80 enjoying gifts renewed for townspeople beyond.
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J. H W. O'Brien
Staf
Portugal
Brantford, Ont
Caroline Brown
William Turner
Barnstaple
England
Canada
W. L. Mackenzie King
Coolidge
United States
Vincent Massey
Dominion
Department of Finance
Dover
England's Women Clergy and Princess Mary Violet Named
The Rev Joyce Caplyn secretary of the Union of Women Voters is cited as leading the movement among women ministers in Baptist Congregational and Unitarian churches where women are admitted to ministry. A new double violet with unusually large petals is named after Princess Mary of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Caplyn
Union of Women Voters
Baptist
Congregational
Unitarian
Princess Mary of England
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription a Benefactor to Nerves
A public benefactor Dr R V Pierce restored health and happiness with his Favorite Prescription for weak nervous women. The remedy, praised for purity, is sold by druggists in fluid and tablet forms. Send 10c for trial tablets to Dr Pierce's Laboratory Bridgeburg Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Made Book a Success Colfusion Over Names
Public librarian Edmonton EF Hil holds autograph letter of R D H hackmore author of Lorna Doone. Confusion over the names Lorne and Lorna sparked a market surge as the English publisher recalled ships sent to the Antipodes. Marquis of Lorne linked in rumor, reversing the loss into a popular revival.
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Ty Mre
EF. L. Hil
Edmonton
R BD Hbhackmore
Lorna Doone
Margulis
Lorne
Louise
Lorna
Cascarets Health Ad Claims Quick Bowel Cleanse
An advertising pitch promotes Cascarets to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels and relieve headaches biliousness and constipation. The 10 cent box is urged for adults and children noting the product works during sleep and keeps internal systems regular for months.
Work for Convicts Prompts Winter Farm Labor Plan
Governor Alone G. Dawson advocates using jail labor in winter to sort seed grain for farmers at a nominal price. Money earned could support jailed workers’ families. Also notes worm symptoms in children and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
G. Dawson
New Vicar Appointed at St Martin in the Fields London
St Martin in the Fields in London appoints a new vicar. The parish includes Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace, serving the King, Queen, and Prince of Wales. It houses Royal pews and Royal Household seats and is the oficial admiralty church allowed to fly the White Ensign. The church crypt stayed open at night in war to shelter soldiers and mariners.
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St Martin-in-the- Fields
London
St. Martin-in the-Fields
Buclingham Palace
St. James’ Palace
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
St. James's Palace
St. Martin's
Carrying the Burden on Personal Smiles and Duty
A wife remarks Mrs. Coolidge smiles and looks youthful while her husband appears tired. He explains the burden of the presidency wears him down, contrasting private grace with public duty. The anecdote suggests many couples face similar strain as one partner bears heavy responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Coolidge
E. W. Llowe’s Monthly
Ideal Fashison pattern and dress designs with Egyptian embroidery
The item describes pattern No. 1523 a two piece skirt bodice dress with lapped shoulders and various sleeve options. It lists sizes 8 10 12 14 years and material requirements plus sash ribbon and price 29 cents. Also pattern No 1194 Transfer Design with Egyptian floral motifs priced 25 cents and a fashion book priced 16 cents.
Autocratic Von Mackensen Rebuked by Kaiser in England Encounter
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm II scolded by the emperor for entertaining visitors in travel dress as Von Mackensen arrived in a corridor. The cavalry general, once praised for wiping out the Roumanian Army, stood in civil clothes and faced royal rebuke. In the same column a Indian city bans killing mad dogs as lunatics, and Texas farmers use turkey to fight grasshopper plagues.
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von Mackensen
England
Kaiser
Deern
Wilhelm
India
The New Era In Farming by C. W. Peterson
The article argues farming underwent a natural shift driven by labor saving machinery and expanded new lands. It notes Canada’s agriculture exports surged and wages rose, enabling farmers to produce more than in 1824. It adds Canada needs more farmers to support war burden and industrial growth.
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Canada
Sun Life Assurance hits record year topping 1.25 billion dollars
The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada reports a record year with total business paid exceeding 1.25 billion and assets over 345 million dollars. Surplus funds rise and profits to policyholders double in six years as investments yield 6.69 percent. The firm ranks with major national financial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
Sun Life
Canada
New Life Assurance
States
Ita
Sun Life Company
Dominion
Could Not Sleep Heart and Nerves
Mr. Geo Meek of Windsor Ontario describes severe heart and nerve symptoms with nightly noises in the head and dizziness. After using four boxes of a remedy from The T Milburn Co Toronto the pains stopped and he slept well. he reports no trouble since six years ago. Price 50 cents a box, or mailed direct by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Geo. Meek
Windsor, Ont
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
World cruise passengers to Japan will see exotic dress marked with double triangle
The Empress of Seculiand passengers on Ute 352 Round the World cruise will reach Japan next spring after visiting 20 countries and 26 ports. A Japanese coolie marks his hotel name on his back inside a double triangle, a sight amusing to travelers and mistaken by some as an Oriental Masonic symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress of Seculiand
Japan
Violinist Quiroga Losada Claims Stradivarius Varnish Discovery
Prominent violinist Quiroga Losada says he has created a varnish that reproduces the tonal quality of Stradivarius instruments. He asserts the varnish unlocks the secret of the master’s sound and plans to share it with musicians for the sake of art. Critics report hearing almost unbelievable improvements after application.
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Quiroga Losada
Losada
Lavsadia
Notables Invite English Chief Justice to Canadian Bar Meeting
The Canadian Bar association invites Lord Wennert Lord chief justice of England as chief speaker for its annual meeting in Toronto on August 2 25 24. The American Bar Association and the Bar of Paris will be invited as well. The council urges Parliament to provide new accommodation for the supreme and exchequer courts. Fran E von Isacescu of Vienna is said to be the first woman to attempt the English Channel sailing. The article ends with a comic exchange about turning out the light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Bar Association
England
Lord Wennert
Toronto
Association
Miawa
James Atkins
Winnipeg
American Tar Association
Bar
Paris
France
Dominion
Supreme Court of Canada
Exchequer Court
Fran E. von Isacescu
Vienna
English Channel
Experience Teaches Through Mistakes in Medical Mentions
Doctors vouch for Minard's Liniment as a remedy, highlighting experience as a great teacher that shows how to avoid other kinds of errors in care and treatment.
Saskatchewan population soars in census reveal
The June census shows Saskatchewan at 932,?000 with a 63,582 rise since 1921. Forty years from 1901 to 1926, rural growth outpacing urban, confirming Crerar’s view that prairie provinces lead in development and shifting political influence toward the West.
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Saskatchewan
Crerar
Prairie
Canada
Prairies
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
Maritimes
Oquebec
Montreal
Artist Anna Berry Begins 15000 Mile Interdisciplinary Voyage
New York artist and writer Anna Berry, who uses the pen Erick Terry, sailed on the liner France for a three leg journey toward This town on the Benue River in black Nigerly, intending to travel alone into a distant realm. The narrative blends science and art as she pursues deep field exploration amid precarious conditions.
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Anna Berry
New York
Erick Terry
France
This
Benue
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