World Happenings Briefly Told
A Swiss style digest lists a drop of ten francs per ton in coal from Belgian fields. Germany signs a drug convention with reservations on central board membership. Turkey accepts League of Nations invitation for a Geneva arms conference. A 35 thousand ton Canadian National Railway rail order and Empire Steel Perth operations expansion announced. January auto production in Canada and the U S total 212,90 passenger cars and 26,004 trucks. Myer Zameres heirs must travel to Palestine for estate valued at 25,000. Helmuth Neumann arrested over 4 000 000 crown wastage at Woeldersdorf plant. UK sales tax rebates total 8,310,982 with 4,486 claims. 1,907 paid, 3,991,159 disbursed.
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Canada
United States
House of Commons
Alberta Saving Certificates Cash In Gap Cited
The Edmonton Bulletin notes that the public last month purchased 450 600 more in provincial saving certificates than they redeemed. It argues the belief that no one is making money or saving in Alberta is a delusion.
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Alberta
Edmonton Bulletin
Ingenious Air Powered Pitching Machine
A compact device uses compressed air to throw any curve a pitcher can deliver, offering versatile practice for baseball players by reproducing varied pitch trajectories.
Advises Nervous Women in Dr Pierce Prescription Ad
Mrs Annie Buesner of Chatham Ontario touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as restoring health after months of debility. The ad urges women to seek the tonic from local druggists or request a sample package by mail from Dr Pierce’s Laboratory in Bridgeburg Ontario.
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Chatham
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Annie Buesner
Edgar St
Dr. Pa Laboratory
Bridgeburg
Giolitti Seeks World Record for Long Political Life
The octogenarian ex premier of Mary Giovanni Giolitti claims the world record for length of active political life. He entered parliament forty three years ago and served as treasury minister in Crispi's cabinet thirty six years ago. Born 1842 in Dronerod, he has led opposition to Mussolini and may succeed him.
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Mary
Giovanni Gioliti
Clementeau
Signor Giolitti
Lfe
Rome
Giolitti
Mussolini
Crispi
Dronerod
Had Bad Heart Spells Plague Mrs. Martin in Orillia
In Orillia Ontario Mrs. C Martin reports long standing heart trouble and fainting spells. Her husband sought care and a friend urged her to try a new remedy after other measures failed.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Ad
A testimonial promotes Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy for heart and nerve issues. The T. Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto markets the product, available through all druggists for thirty years.
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Milburn
Criticism of France and its Armament Build Up
The passage condemns France as the richest continent nation facing an era of industrial prosperity while avoiding Britain’s debt, accusing Paris of funding inflated armaments and military bases. It urges a common friendly effort to press France to change course, reflecting a London Daily Chronicle stance. Miller's Worm Powders are promoted as an effective worm remedy for children and stomach regulation.
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France
Great Britain
London Daily Chronicle
Germany Pushes Toward Common Industrial Standards
Industry leaders met to review progress in standardization across sectors in Germany. Dr. F Neuhaus of Borsig Works outlined last year’s efforts, noting substantial gains in tools and a key advance in standardized pipe threads. British Dutch Australian and Swiss industrialists seek to expand Europe wide standardization to cut production costs.
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Germany
F. Neuhaus
Borsig Works
Berlin
England
Holland
Australia
Switzerland
Europe
Unity and Co operation Across Dominions Urged
Hon Dr Earle Page treasurer of Australia told the Women's Canadian Club in Montreal that mutual views among sister dominions often misperceived each other. He warned a world disaster if wartime knowledge faded and urged entry and cooperation in the peace to keep the empire invulnerable for centuries.
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Dominions
Earle Page
Commonwealth of Australia
Women’s
Canadian Club
Montreal
Dr. Page
Anti Narcotic Convention Adopted By International Conference
The anti narcotic and opium convention was adopted in its final reading by the international opium conference without a clause limiting opium production to medical and scientific needs. France pushed a new amendment to require contracting parties to enact laws for effective control of raw opium production distribution and export.
Nerviline claim for chest congestion relief compares to decades of use
The ad touts Nerviline as a powerful chest congestion remedy. It promises quick relief by deeply massaging the chest to draw out inflammation, claiming no burn or blister and decades of worldwide sales in large bottles.
Elevator construction provision in provincial estimates
The main estimates tabbed by acting finance minister Hon. James A. Robb include an elevator for Halifax and a second for Prince Rupert. The figures show 575000 for Halifax and 500000 for Prince Rupert. An additional bridge over Burrard Inlet’s Second Narrows is listed at 270000 with 100000 remote.
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Halifax
Prince Rupert
James A. Robb
Burrard Toilet
B.C
Holloway's Corn Remover Brings Quick Relief
If one is troubled with corns he will find in Holloway's Corn Remover an application that will barely relieve suffering.
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Holloway
Young Hon. Imogen Grenfell conquers Cresta Run at St Moritz
The 19 year old daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough succeeds on the Cresta Run at St Moritz. Her achievement is noted as a rare feat for a woman and brings notable glory.
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Imogen Grenfell
Lord and
Ladys Desborough
St. Moritz
Wedding march replaces swords with shovels in London
At a London wedding the bridal party left the church behind ribboned shovels held aloft by friends of a dock laborer and his bride, replacing swords in the procession.
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London
Radio Craze Sparks Lewisham Saving Trend
In Lewisham England and nearby areas a new radio craze keeps people listening in the dark. The shift reduces lighting usage and lowers lighting bills as gas and electric firms note a clear drop in consumption.
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Lewisham
England
Britain Sees Half-Century Warmth Rise
The average temperature in Great Britain has climbed about 1% degrees over fifty years. January has warmed by nearly three degrees, signaling a notable long term increase.
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Great Britain
Super System Of Radio And Telephony Plans
AT&T unveils a plan for a national super system linking WEAF New York and 17 other cities for nightly broadcasts. The scheme would connect stations by telephone wires with broadcasts audible to about 12.5 million people.
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WEAF
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Baby Monoplanes Set To Roll Off From Anderson Aero
Baby monoplanes measuring 12 to 16 feet in wingspan will soon be manufactured by the Anderson Aero Corporation of America. The planes will use imported 40 horsepower motors and be built of dureluminum, with a claimed speed of 76 miles per hour. costs range from 400 to 2000 dollars.
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Anderson Aero Corporation of America
Tar Sands Advertising Items Shown by C.N.R. Agent
Tar sands ash trays and paper weights are exhibited to promote the vast potential of the tar sands in the north. Three samples were received by R. C. W. Lett, general agent of the colonization and development department, from S. C. Ellis of the mines branch, Ottawa. The ads note ash trays and weights made from tar sand, highlighting novelty and utility.
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A&h
R. C. W. Lett
Colonization and Development Department
C.N.R. Railways
C. Ellis
Mines
Ottawa
Edmonton Bulletin
Minneapolis Man Confesses Fake Paralysis After Shock
D L Donahue of Minneapolis had feigned paralysis after claiming a railroad fall left him paralyzed. A doctor’s electric shock compelled him to reveal the ruse after previously fooling multiple physicians.
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D. L. Donahue
Minneapolis
All men are liberal when it comes to spending others’ money
A tersely phrased regional saying argues that people tend to spend freely when funds come from external sources, highlighting attitudes toward public finance and private responsibility.
Reparations Payments Report by Parker Gilbert for January
S Parker Gilbert as agent general for reparations payments issued a January statement showing receipts of 108 317 807 74 gold garks and disbursements of 103 573 248 33 gold marks. Major allocations included Great Britain 19 359 465 France 47 275 636 Italy 8 958 938 Belgium 9 334 886 Japan 399 297 Serb-Croat-Slovene state 2 076 762 Portugal 724 534 Romania 340 714 Greece 684 122. Military control commission expenses totalled 1 323 333 and remaining outlays were mainly administrative costs of commissions.
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S. Parker Gilbert
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Portugal
Romania
Greece
Military Commission of Control
Crop Exhibit Train Tour Promotes Forage Crops in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Government and Canadian Pacific Railway launched a special train tour across Saskatchewan in February. The mobile exhibit planned lectures and demonstrations on forage crops and included direct sales of seeds such as sweet clover grasses corn sunflowers and alfalfa to farmers.
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Saskatchewan
Canadian Pacific Railway
London bars plan sparks protests over decor and lighting
Proposals to brighten drink ing bars with decorations and lighting face opposition from many including Lady Lawson who warns brighter pubs may raise drunkenness especially among women. The piece notes UK Alliance criticism of the campaign as aimed at enticing the young. A separate ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil for muscular rheumatism with brisk rubbing to ease symptoms.
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London
Lady Lawson
The
United Kingdom Alliance
Thomas
German professor aims to raise ape into soul and intellect
Berlin reports that Prof Pfungst of Frankfurt conducts experiments on a Malayan ape to develop soul and intellect. The ape, described as young, hairy and bow legged, is fed nightly, rocked by a nurse and tucked in a crib. Pfungst notes the jungle infant has begun sucking its thumb as the work proceeds.
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Plungst
Frankfurt
Germany
Pfungst
Berlin
Pfaungst
Prices For Wheat Outlook From Western Canada Speech
Members of the University of Saskatchewan economics class gathered at a dinner closing a short course. Dr W W Swanson head of the department surveyed the world bread grain situation, predicting 1925 Western Canada wheat prices may decline from last year but stay well above 1923 levels.
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University of Saskatchewan
West
W. W. Swanson
University
Canada
Alberta Coal Question Highlighted At Ontario Surveyors Dinner
W J Blair ex Conservative leader of Alberta spoke in Toronto noting Alberta coal fuel potential and that transport not the only hurdle for market. He warned mining challenges remain and predicted Ontario may one day use Alberta coal. The quotes mix with school humor and cynical quips about swindling.
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Ontario Hnd Surveyors
Toronto
W. J. Blair
Alberta
Ontario
Advance Agents Promising Big Payouts At Local Events
Readily advertised events lure attendees with promises of high rewards as organizers tout lucrative chances. Local authorities warn about potential scams and urge skepticism toward mystery prizes and guaranteed returns.
Vicks VapoRub Recommended For Croup And Colds
The notice urges parents to apply Vicks VapoRub to the throat and chest at the first sign of a cold in babies. It claims quick relief, noting a 15 minute relief for a group or sleep aid overnight.
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Vicks
Ripon
Col KO
All Allies Eligible To Design Memorial
Under a competition for a national commemorative war monument to be erected on Connaught Square Ottawa the Federal Government sets an upper cost of 200000 dollars. Architects artists and sculptors who are British subjects or citizens of allied countries are eligible to compete. The winner or joint winners will receive 2000 dollars.
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Connaught Square
Ottawa
British Empire
Worm Exterminator Promises Safe Child Care
A standard remedy used for years, Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator aims to shield children from worm-related ailments, highlighting its established reputation and long use.
Landslide Forms Islands Off Black Sea Coast
A massive landslide on the Black Sea coast near Sebastopol displaced about 130000 tons of earth into the sea creating a peninsula about 150 metres long and several new islands.
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Black Sea
Sebastopol
Japan Seeks Exhibition for Argentine Round the World Plane
Japanese authorities aim to keep the Argentine plane that finished its circumnavigation attempt in the country. The aircraft would be shown at Tevko airfield after its arrival and inspection.
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Japan
Tevko
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Contro
League of Nations
Canadian National Railway
Britis Empire Steel Corporations
Sydney
N.s
Myer Zameres
Los Angeles
Palestine
Zameres
Helmuth Neumann
Woeldersdorf
Austria
Annie Buesnel
Photo Studio
Bkr
A& Shovel
Minard
Sy Jas. DO. McGregor
Glencarnock Stock Farms
Brandon
Manitoba
Baby
Tar
C.P.R
Joe
Dominion Express
Wrigleys
Townie
Gat
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