World Happenings Briefly Told
Prince Arthur of Connaught named as next Viceroy of India in London. Halifax cross of sacrifice noted for Sir Frederick Field. Heinrich Zimmerman earns PhD at Munich University at 69. Japan to celebrate railways mileage in Osaka autumn.
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Prince Arthur of
Connaught
India
London
Frederick Field
UN c
Halifax
Heinrich Zimmerman
Munich
Japan
Osaka
Canadians Return Home After Uproar Over Exodus
The Ottawa Journal notes Canadians returning from the United States at 5088 monthly as the earlier exodus fades. It argues high wages bring high costs and that migration fluctuates with business cycles. It stresses opportunities in Canada remain strong and reversals are likely, countering alarmist views.
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Canada
United States
Dominion Department of Immigration
Unified States
Iide
The
Ottawa Journal
World Wheat Crops 1924 Official Estimates Released
The Inter National Institute of Agriculture reports 1924 world wheat output at about 3.054 billion bushels, down 377 million from last year. Ten countries account for 80 percent of last year’s Northern Hemisphere production and 70 percent of global output, with Canada’s yield still uncertain though pegged above 300 million bushels.
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Omcia
Belgian
Bulgaria
Spain
France
Italy
Hungary
Poland
India
Canada
United States
Inter National Institute of Agriculture
Canadian Apple Output Forecast Across Provinces
The Fruit Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture predicts British Columbia at 7.495 million boxes, Ontario 1.043 million barrels, Quebec 87,876 barrels, Nova Scotia 1.274 million barrels, and New Brunswick slightly above 1923. Some varieties are expected to yield a full or 50 percent better crop, while oil varieties may rise 25 percent.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Fameuse
Meinicah
Alexander
Farmer Anxiety Over Weather Threats Hits Calgary
The Calgary Albertan notes seasonal fears from late spring to June rains and July drought. It warns of hail, early frost, and the risk of wheat prices falling, stating that a farmer’s fire is never free from anxiety.
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Calgary
Milk Injections Said to Arrest Failing Sight
Dr Edward R Gookin of Boston reports milk injections into the lumbar region may arrest failing sight from infection or eye penetration after study in Vienna. He says injections are not a cure for blindness but can halt further loss for those recently infected and may prevent sympathetic ophthalmia.
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Edward R. Gookin
Beston
New York
Vienna
University of Vienna
Gookin
England Sees One In Thirty-One On Poor Law Relief
An official report issued this year shows that in England and Wales about one in thirty-one people were receiving poor law relief at the start of the year. The figure highlights the breadth of assistance extended to the distressed population.
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England
Waites
Okanaagan Valley fruit growers plan cooperative market push
The article outlines how the Okanagan Valley fruit industry, led by the Associated Growers of B C Limited, plans to expand market reach across the prairie provinces. It notes steady irrigation, crop prospects for apples including McIntosh Reds, and efforts to pack, ship, and advertise BC fruit through newspapers and local exhibits. Basil Stewart and E C Chambers are named as key leaders, with a focus on cooperative marketing to meet prairie demand and compete with US shippers.
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Canada
Okaragan
Vernon
Okanagan Valley
Prairies
B.C
Associated Growers’ of
Prairie Provinces
Associated Crowers of
B.C. Limited
Okanagan
Kootenay
United States
Corn Extractor Claim Ad Peddles Pain Free Cure
An old newspaper advertisement touts Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor claiming it removes corn and warts without pain. The copy references blood poison risk from a razor and urges readers to “refuse a substitute” at 25 cents.
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Putnam
Putnam’s
Chose Valuable Souvenirs At the Elysee Palace
Excitement in the Elysee kitchen after President Doumergues entertained 500 American delegates and families. Forty seven gold teaspoons from the palace tea service disappeared during the event and a palace-wide search found no other missing items. Palace staff are trusted and loyal, complicating theories of theft.
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Elysee Palace
Doumergues
France
Ola
All Hebrideans May Emigrate To Canada
The drive to move the entire Hebrides population to Canada aims to resettle 250 newcomers in Quebec, part of a 1,000 total. Supported by the Empire Settlement plan and Immigration Department land programs, the group previously settled in Red Deer Valley as seekers scout Maritime Provinces and Ontario for sites. Prospects suggest a larger share may follow to Canada.
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Canada
the Hebrides
Quebec
Land Settlement
Immigration Department
Red Deer Valley
Maritime Province
Ontario
Ready For Harvesting From Clark Kitchens
A harvest time reminder praises Clarks Corned Beef as economical meals. It suggests using scraps for mince or pies, touting bone free No waste options and urging readers to let Clark Kitchens assist.
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Clark
Sixpence Fee Sparks Scottish MPs Demand for Stone of Destiny
The Woodstock Sentinel Review notes that a sixpence charge for viewing the Stone of Destiny prompted Scottish MPs in the House of Commons to press for its return. Meanwhile at Wembley, electric radiators saved the Queen's doll house from damp damage at the British Empire Exhibition.
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House of Commons
Scotland
Woodstock
Wembley
Admiral Madden Named New Admiral of the Fleet
Admiral Sir Charles E Madden has been appointed Admiral of the Fleet the top post in the British navy. From 1919 to 1922 he served in key cruiser commands and as chief of staff to Admiral Jellicoe. He distinguished himself at Jutland and rose to grand fleet deputy commander in 1916. He is described as earnest reserved and ready for emergencies.
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Charles E Madden
Atlantic
Charles
John Jellicoe
Jutland
Madden
Grand Fleet
Outdoor Prison in The Hague Declared a Success
The Dutch government approves extending the outdoor prison concept after a year long trial. Sixty prisoners worked without guards in Veenhuizen turning moorland to fields, proving trustworthy and industrious under non supervised conditions.
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The
Hague
Veenhuizen
Radium as Medicine Demonstrates Promising Early Results
Beth Israel Hospital otolaryngological clinics report first use of radium as a medical treatment for inoperable nose and throat conditions. Treated cases include tonsil disease goiter and cancer with patients pain free after the third treatment and progressive atrophy of tonsils in twenty cases. Goiter outcomes are encouraging though not decisive yet with several cases showing reduced gland size.
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Beth Israel Hospital
New York
Prosperous Jewish City Tel Aviv Grows in 1909
The Tel Aviv settlement near Jaffa founded in 1909 by Russian Jews has grown to over 15 000 residents with 1500 buildings, a modern water system, electric light, and a sewer. It remains entirely Jewish in population. A remedy for earache involves Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil applied to a cotton wick in the ear for relief.
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Tel Aviv
Jaffa
Palestine
America
Thomas
Joseph Conrad Dies at 67 in Bishopbourne England
English novelist Joseph Conrad died at Bishopbourne England at age 67. Born a sailor and sea captain, he wrote notable works including The Nigger of the Narcissus Lord Jim Victory and The Rover.
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Joseph Conrad
Bishopbourne
Eng
South Seas
Lord Jim
Aeroplane delivery service brings London papers to Ulster breakfast
A new air delivery service in the north of Ireland allows residents to read London morning papers at breakfast. The scheme enables quicker access to early headlines and news from the capital by air.
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North of
Ireland
Wonders At Empire Exhibition Large Scale Creations At Wembley
The Wembley Empire Exhibition showcases massive infrastructure including fifteen miles of roads and six miles of railway, a million electric lights, a one million gallon water tank, and a power station for a township of 100000. It features two giant gas meters and a tiny watch valued at 5000 dollars that changes color like a chameleon. About 150 cases of fruit are dispatched weekly from South Africa to Wembley.
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Wembley
South Africa
Blind carpenter completes six-room addition alone
Good carpenter John Taylor of Canton Ohio proves skill exceeds sight as he built a six room addition and finished all work himself. In 28 years of blindness he has constructed six houses.
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John Taylor
Canton, O
Weathering the Storm Versus Staying Home
The saying contrasts the poor who must endure harsh weather with the rich who can remain indoors and complain about conditions. It frames social disparity in the face of a natural event and highlights resilience versus complaint.
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Otawa
James Murdock
Labor
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Nottingham
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Great Lakes
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Cheshire Hall
Norfolk
Kensington
House End
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Columbia
Lear
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Okaragan Valley
Praire Provinces
J. Atex
Abjial
Borden Co. Limited
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Hebrideans
Admiral Madden
New York Hospital
Tion
Minard
Dominion Express
Lorida
USA
Stuart
Florida
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