World Happenings Briefly Told
Earthquake in Rangoon district causes wide damage and several deaths. Pas Derby attracts top mushers for 120 mile race on March 13 to 15. British Columbia Airways to operate 16 passenger seaplane service Victoria Vancouver Seattle. Armored car payroll robbery in New York yields $10 000. BC fur farming gains with fox shipments. Riot wounds fifteen Jewish workers at Petah Tikveh. 20 arrested. Willis Luther Moore, longtime US weather chief, dies at 71. Paris to Monthery motordrome ends 15000 mile record attempt after 220 hours 32 minutes. Quebec Labor Party excludes all known Communists at Montreal convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Airways, Limited
Victoria
Vancouver
Seattle
Mallory Steamship Company
New York
Columbia River
British Columbia
Sharon Daily Express
Jerusalem
Petah Tikveh
Palestine
Jaffa
Willis Luther Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Pasadena
Cal
Victor Bruce
England
Monthery
Paris
Quebec
Labor Party of Canada
Montreal
Crude Farming in Castile Threatens Spain’s Economy
The piece argues that Castilian wheat, cultivated by hand, cannot compete with imports, risking a grave economic crisis. It advocates tractors, deeper tillage, and fertilization to modernize farming and stabilize prices amidst exporting nations competing in world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
Spain
America
Argentina
Whitney power site choices near Island Falls in Whitn era
Ottawa reports indicate two power site options for Flin Fion mine along the Churchill River and Nelson River region. Island Falls could host 5000 horsepower to support mining, while White Mud Falls could exceed 256000 horsepower but face rate controls. Whitney engineers favor the Island Falls site pending quick decision by the interior department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flin Fion
Island Falls
Churchill River
Wining
White Mud
Nelson
Whitneys
Sherritt
Gordon
Ottawa
Whitmey
Interior Department
Smart mioGish frock pattern builds unique two piece design
The frock pattern No. 1700 features a two piece flared skirt joined to a bodice with a vestee and round neck. It comes in sizes 34 to 42 with varying yardage requirements and sells for 20 cents. The Fashion Book offers similar designs at 10 cents per copy to help readers attain individuality.
Appointment at Canadian National Railways West Region Office
Mr. Guild, a Manitoba native and Manitoba Agricultural College graduate, has been appointed assistant to the Agricultural Agent of the Canadian National Railways Western Region with headquarters in Winnipeg. He was previously supervisor of estate farms at Brandon and succeeds T. P. Devlin, who moves to cabinet duties in the railway colonization effort at Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Western
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Agricultural College
Mr. Guild
Ateae Farms
Brandon
T. P. Devlin
Iabine Medinis
Railway
Saskatoon
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern No
Instructional note appears listing a Winnipeg address 1715 McDermot Ave and pattern order details. The fragment mentions Calgary and Manitoba context with pattern numbers referenced for mail order. No complete event or person is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnuipeg
Caloa
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Children’s recreation grounds near Berlin offer weekly transport
In a Berlin area, the city set aside vacation recreation grounds for children. For thirty six cents per week, youngsters are transported daily to the parks and provided three meals there. Yokohama aims to remove earthquake traces within 18 months. Wealthy Chinese displaced by turmoil are buying homes in Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Yokohama
Japan
Water as a Lubricant In High Speed Machinery
A discovery claims plain water can lubricate rubber bearings as well as oil. Tested on heavy machines at 5000 revolutions per minute, grit is carried away by water flowing through grooves. Developed by two English engineers, this may transform high speed machinery and cut running costs.
Sugar From Waste Wood Forecast by Dr Ormandy
A report to the Society of Chemical Industry in England by Dr W R Ormandy describes converting dried saw dust with hydrochloric acid in a designed plant into a mix of sugars including ordinary glucose. Most sugar is suitable for food, with impure sugar fermented into alcohol for motor fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ormandy
Society of Chemical Industry
England
Nothing To Hinder a Holiday Romance in the Country
A young London girl holidaying in the country grows friendly with a farmer. While walking, they see a cow and calf rubbing noses and the farmer jokingly says he wants to imitate the scene. The girl replies it is his cow to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fire destroys Ryo Yei Maru after doomed voyage and superstition
The Japanese fishing smack Ryo Yei Maru, marooned on Puget Sound after 11 months at sea, was burned to ashes as families in Misaki blamed evil spirits. The ship sailed from Japan December 5, 1926, crew of 12 perished by May 1927. a diary was found aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Puget Sound
Japan
Misaki
Washington
Doukhobor Leader Plans Large Veregin Colony in Canada
Peter Veregin Jr., head of the Doukhobors in Canada, outlines a plan to centralize at Veregin Saskatchewan, forming a future 30 000 to 50 000 member colony. Immigrants from Central Russia will settle there while existing colonies remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Veregin, Jr
Canada
Veregin
Saskatchewan
Russia
Fitzgerald Named to Proctor and Gamble Board
Patrick Fitzgerald, a veteran gatewatchman at the Proctor and Gamble plant on Staten Island, was named to the company's board of directors and remains modest about the honor. The piece notes his pride in the esteem of fellow workers despite the recognition. An unrelated line jokes about taxes in Almandranco Spain based on skirt length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Fitzgerald
Pate
Proctor and Gamble
Staten Island
Fitzgerald
Glencarnock cattle win big at Chicago International Exposition
Western breeder triumphs with four animals bred at Glencarnock Stock Farms Brandon Manitoba capturing top prizes. Revolution 7th Grand Champion Bull Edella first prize senior champion female Glencarnock Jessie 9th first prize junior yearling and junior and grand champion female. Background features notable exhibitors from Briarcliff Farms San Francisco Briarcliff Pine Plains and Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revolution
Edella
Glencarnock
Glencarnock Stock Farms
Brandon
Man
H. C. Harrison
Harrison & Ryan
San
Kildee
Aberdeen
Decline in Canadian Potato Crop Across Provinces
The total potato crop this year is 47 927 600 hundredweight, 92.5 percent of the five year average. Ontario, Prairie Provinces and British Columbia show slight gains while Quebec and the Maritime Provinces are lower than last year. Domestic distribution foresees about 34 590 000 hundredweight available after exports, with prices to growers down from last year.
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Ontario
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Canada
Luxurious Paris Car Adorns Interior With Reptile Skins
An ornate Paris automobile reportedly uses eight thousand Java lizard skins for its interior, plus Calcutta and karung skins for trim. The lizard hides total about 1 500 francs in value, with skins treated and sewn into diamond designs. Only two such interiors can be produced yearly.
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Java
Paris
Calcutta
Canada claims lowest divorce rate in world study
A Mothers' Union meeting in London cites figures showing the United States has one divorce in every 7.6 marriages, with other nations listed from Canada at 161 to Sweden at 33 and Japan at eight. The report notes U S divorce rate rose in 22 years from 17.1 to 7.6 per 100 marriages and records 2,250,069 divorces between 1876 and 1916.
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Canada
Mothers’ Union
London
United States
Great Britain
Sweden
Norway
Germany
New Zealand
Switzerland
Japan
Document Too Binding Retain Party Symbol
A Highland crofter refuses to sign a 22‑condition loan paper arguing he would rather keep Ten Commandments than a house on earth. The Caithness Association notes the story at its annual dinner. Philadelphia Democratic auxiliary endorses keeping the donkey symbol against the Eagle controversy.
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Scottish Land Court
Caithness Association
Democratic Party
Democratic Auxiliary of
Philadelphia
Women's Democratic Club
A Most Dangerous Practice
A French public man warns that another European war may come in 1935 and predicts the United States would not ally with Britain. He argues naval rivalry fuels antipathy and urges industry to expose war’s horrors rather than preach doom. Armament makers profit from conflict.
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Europe
United States
Immense Crane Built For London Railway
An immense crane for the Metropolitan Railway’s new building, costing 3 750 000, rises as the world’s largest. It features a 150 foot single leg and a 190 foot steel lattice jib with a central pivot for full rotation. The crane auto rotates to face wind and spans over 30,000 square feet, built entirely in England and electrically operated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Railway
Prince Arthur of Connaught recounts African governorship tale
Prince Arthur of Connaught recalls his South Africa tenure as Governor General. He traveled the Zambezi and met paramount chiefs. A chief’s welcome speech lasted about forty five minutes before a native interpreter summed it up in one line: Him say him dam pleased to see you.
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Prince Arthur of
Connaught
South Africa
Zambesi
German Driver License Rules Tighten After Fee Hike
In Germany applicants must pay over one hundred dollars for a license and endure an extremely rigid mental and physical examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Great Britain Claims Global Speed Records
Britain now claims all major speed records across air, sea, rail, road and two wheeled transport. Authorities report record claims for aeroplane submarine steamship railway automobile and motorcycle in a coordinated national effort.
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Great Britain
Hawaii Surpasses Ten Percent Car Ownership Milestone
Hawaii now has one automobile for every 10 people while the United States overall averages one car for every six residents. The metric highlights Hawaii's growing adoption of personal vehicles and contrasts with national ownership levels.
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Hawaii
United States
Language Speakers Worldwide
The text notes about 150 million people speak English and about 125 million speak German. It presents rough global language speaker figures without further context or details.
Alcohol Consumption in Canada 1927 Figures
National Revenue data show per capita spirits consumption in Canada for the fiscal year ending March 31 1927 was 54 percent below the long term average. Over the past fifty eight years the average annual consumption was about 86 percent of a gallon, but in 1926 27 it dropped to 32 percent of a gallon.
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Canada
Department of National Revenue
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Outying
Rangoon
Burma
New York City
Moeastique
Charlerei
Izis
Flin Flor Power Site
Whit Mud Falls
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
James Dupf
Nace
Mee
China
Shanshai
Doukhobors
Almandranco
Prairie
London Railway
Bondag
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