Evolution of the Empire and Imperial Conference Outlook
The Imperial Conference in Lomion draws broad interest as Britain and its self-governing Dominions pursue gradual, peaceful evolution toward greater autonomy. Canada moves toward direct U S talks while preserving ties, India and South Africa show evolving roles, and treaty powers shift to Dominion involvement under the Crown.
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Adit
Lomion
Bert
Empire
Great Britain
Dominions
League of Nations
George V
Commonwealth of Free Nations
India
South Africa
Britain
Canada
United States
London
Supreme Courts
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Witout
Kiplingwell
Woman Makes Mont Blanc Flight As Passenger
Theoret, who daily flies over Mont Blanc from Geneva delivering goods by parachute, carried his young wife as a passenger. She became the first woman to fly over Mont Blanc and extended the night two hours above the peaks at her request. She called the trip like an serial honeymoon.
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Liout
Theoret
Mont Blanc
Geneva
Observatory
Reds Take Possession of Wrangel Island
A Nichi Nichi dispatch from Hakodate Japan says the Stavropol arrived from Wrangel Island where the Red banner replaced British and US flags. Fifty Russian emigrants are settled on the desolate isle after aerial exploration. Vegetation is scarce but fur bearing animals including bears and foxes are present. Island area is about 2925 square miles.
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Nichi Nichi
Hakodate
Japan
Russian Volunteer Fleet Association
Stavropol
Wrangel Island
United States
Goodbye Asthma Remedy Offers Immediate Relief
The ad declares relief from asthma with Dr J D Bolloge s Asthma Remedy. It claims sufferers can say good bye to their enemy and enjoy life again as attacks are helped at once.
Man born rich avoids stirring himself, says Montreal Star
A Montreal Star quip notes that the man born with a silver spoon is the only one who does not need to stir himself. The remark comments on privilege and self-reliance with a witty aphorism.
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Montreal Star
Turkey Unveils First Statue of Its President
A Turkish statue of Mustafa Kemal Pasha is unveiled, breaking Muslim tradition prohibiting human forms. The statue shows the president in a dinner jacket with bare head and arms akimbo as Turkey’s civic code, adopted six months prior, erases Koranic laws.
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Mustapha Kemal Pasnis
Turkey
Thig
Ayy
National Assembly
Nerviline touted as quick relief for stomach upset
An old advertisement promotes Nerviline as a fast remedy for upset stomach belching and nausea. It claims 20 drops in sweetened water provide immediate results and notes the remedy has been used for nearly half a century, sold in 3 cent bottles everywhere.
Germany to Erect Eight-Story Skyscraper in Aachen
Germany builds a twelve story skyscraper in Aachen modeled on American lines. The tower will house a large motion picture theater and several business offices, marking a striking height for Germany.
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Germany
Aachen
Aix la Chapelle
Baby's Own Tablets touted for childhood ailments
A newspaper notice touts Baby's Own Tablets as a universal remedy for childhood stomach and bowel issues. It claims they regulate digestion, relieve constipation and diarrhoea, ease colds and fevers, and improve sleep. A testimonial from Mrs L M Brown supports their effectiveness. Sold by doctors or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Dutch Doctor Opens Six Year Old Canned Food
Dutch physician Van Leersum recently opened canned meat hash with onions and potatoes that had rested six years. He stated the key to canning is removing all air before sealing to keep food fit for human consumption.
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van Leersum
Mother Proud Daughter Gains Health in Toronto
Mrs. Parks reports her 16 year old daughter, once unable to attend school due to illness, now in school and active in sports after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recommends the medicine for run-down and nervous young women and notes its availability through druggists.
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Mrs. Parks
Lydia E. Pinkham
Toronto
Ontario
Lydia E Pinkham
Bond Street
Canada Needs Publicity Says Alfred Mead
British capitalist Sir Alfred Mead argues Canada must attract foreign investment to expand mineral production. He notes British financiers know little about Canadian mines and calls for abroad investment, estimating a needed one billion dollars to raise output. He urges provinces to promote mineral resources internationally.
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Alfred Mead
Canada
Britain
Europe
Meney
Financial Post
Salvaging of Allied and Turkish Ships Begins
The salvage of Allied and Turkish ships sunk in the Great War opens with raising the French ship Massena. The Italian Salvaging Company and the Turkish Government share profits 50 50, with any repairable ships or guns becoming Turkish property, provoking French protest over desecration of tombs. Public sentiment fears the Bosive wreck and 600 French dead in the Dardanelles.
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Massena
Dardanelles
How to Make Coffee Truly Delicious with Condensed Milk
The article explains that many coffees are spoiled in serving, not making, and recommends Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as economical and flavorful. It notes condensed milk provides rich creaminess and blends milk and sugar, reducing the need for added sugar, and suggests serving the can directly or in a marmalade jar for convenience.
Parental School Funding Question Sparks Election Test
In Yorkshire a parliamentary candidate faced a heckler during a meeting. The man challenged the policy by asking if children should stay in school till sixteen. The candidate affirmed support while the critic insisted he would not fund his son’s schooling or a shave.
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England
Zeppelin Z127 Nearing Spanish Argentine Service
The airship Z127 is nearly ready for service with a 105000 cubic metre volume and 250 metre length. It measures 31 metres in width, can carry fifteen tons and is powered by seven motors totaling 2940 horsepower.
Radio blamed for hurricane tension in cloud masses
Joaquin Gallo director of Tacubaya Observatory claims the rapid rise of radio broadcasting causes atmospheric tension that excites cloud masses and triggers Florida and Vera Cruz hurricanes. He is conducting experiments to back his theory with data.
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Florida
Vera Cruz
Joaquin Gallo
Tacubaya Observatory
Gallo
Giant Junkers plane tests in Germany with double deck design
A new Junkers aircraft in Germany undergoes test flights featuring a nine foot ten inch wide hull, two decks and a cabin large enough for 20 beds and heavy baggage. It includes a dedicated freight compartment and an auxiliary engine room for lighting and tank filling. Sleep guidance and worm powder advertisements follow in the same page.
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Junkers
Germany
Ancient fortified town found in Federsee marshes
In Upper Swabia Germany archaeologists uncover a 1000 B.C. fortified town in the Federsee marshes. The site shows palisaded defenses with about 50,000 pine trunks and additional civilization remains.
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Germany
Federsee Marshes
Upper Swabia
The Oil for the Farmer and Other Oddities
An old clipping reviews Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as useful for cold croop and sick cattle with home remedies. It contrasts with a hardware clerk salary joke and notes Holloway’s Corn Remover promises. It quips about colorblindness and quartet singers finding flaws in organization.
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Dr. Thomas
Western Grain For Royal Winter Fair
Saskatchewan growers prepare exhibits for the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto and the International in Chicago. M P Tullis supervises, with two former champions expected to compete alongside new entrants. The Department of Agriculture covers Regina to Chicago or Toronto transport and exhibit care. Cash prizes include 150 dollars for a Saskatchewan sweepstakes winner and 50 dollars for first prize. CP Rail adds 100 dollars for the top Canadian hard wheat showing.
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Ture
M. P. Tullis
Saskatchewan
Toronto
International
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Atlantic shipping rates hinder cattle exporters and marriages
Canadian cattle exporters protest high Atlantic rates while The Scottish Farmer notes rates block Clydesdale fillies shipments. A separate exchange reveals a fiancé postpones marriage after paying a year's bachelors club dues in advance.
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Harry
Bachelor’s Club
Explaining Too Much Wastes Time on Understanding
A note on how overexplaining can trap people in lengthy clarifications. It argues that excess detail slows learning and wastes valuable time for both the explainer and the listener.
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Dodd
Reds
Wrangel
Minard
Seattle
China
Straits Settlements
Thomas
Scotts
Belle
Peggy
Holloway
Royal Winter Fair
Saskatchewan Department of Agricul
Spirin
Bayer
Canadas
Bayer Menufecture
of Bayer Company
Genere
Bayer Cross
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