World Happenings Briefly Told
London gains telephone link with Stockholm. Armour founder died in London after six weeks illness. Jugoslav debt to be paid in 62 annual instalments. Hindenburg birthday marked by charity stamps. Partial crowds at Wolverdend gold rush amid larger Grasfontein turnout. Record fall wheat yield in Markham Ontario from 13 acres. Fifteen to sixteen pneumonia deaths on the British steamer Lutle immigrant ship. Lemieux name chosen for Cumberland Sound islands named after Canadian Speaker. Peggy Well plans transatlantic flight with New York backers as first woman pilot. Road route surveys ordered for Prince George to Alberta boundary to support future travel needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacha
Peggy
Santa Ana Aviatrix
J. F. Shay
New York
Prince George
Alberta
Public Works Department
Belef
North
Thompson
Tribute to Mr Baldwin as a Patriot in Best Sense of Word
Ottawa Journal describes Mr Baldwin as a patriot with magnanimous restraint during the General Strike. It lauds his business acumen and critique of militant Labour policies while praising British workers and the country’s avoidance of revolutionary violence.
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Baldwin
Great Britain
Isig
Towa
Lis
Mr. Baldwin
Labor Party
England
Ottawa Journal
Canadian Teachers' Federation Elects Dr Hardy President
Dr EF A Hardy of Toronto was unanimously elected president for 1927 28 at the eighth annual federation meeting in Toronto. Other officers named were Vice President C W Laidlaw Winnipeg and Secretary Treasurer Mr Coldwell Regina. Two recommendations urged higher standards for normal school entrance and longer teacher training before certification.
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Dr. Hardy
Toronto
A. Hardy
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
Federation
C. W. Laidlaw
Winnipeg
Coldwell
Canadian Health Officers Tighten Food Quality Oversight
Parliaments act under the Food and Drug Act directs Health Department nationwide food and drug inspections. Twenty six inspectors worked across Canada with labs in Ottawa Halifax Montreal Winnipeg and Vancouver testing over 16000 samples from imports retail and factories. Breaches included moldy nuts frost damaged fruit dried apples and adulterated meats syrup candy and jams leading to several prosecutions.
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Canada
Department of Health
H. M. Lancaster
Dominion
R. J. A. Amyat
Federal Health Department
Ottawa
Halifax
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Thermite Method Destroys Icebergs On Atlantic Routes
A recent iceberg demolishing party reports a 500 foot iceberg with a hollow center and emerald lake. They drill holes and insert thermite charges fired by fuses, producing heat up to 5000 degrees and causing the iceberg to crack and disintegrate within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic
Storms Rule Atlantic Passage But Plans Spur Hope
The article argues storms, not distance, dominate Atlantic travel. It envisions heavier or lighter than air vessels, a dedicated ocean weather bureau, and skilled navigation to conquer seas. Britain builds a dirigible for England Canada routes in 1928 and a sister ship for India Australia. An old age pension plan is coming to British Columbia and the Yukon.
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Atlantic Passage
Ocean Weather Bureau
Great Britain
England
Canada
India
Australia
British Columbia
Yukon
Honeter Heenan
Labor
One Piece Frock Pattern No 1625 Adverts
This Winnipeg notice presents a chic one piece frock pattern No 1625 with tie collar and jabots, long gathered sleeves and front buckle belt. It lists sizes 24 26 38 46 and 42 inches bust, yardage for various fabrics, and prices 20 cents for the pattern and 10 cents for the fashion book.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern order details from Winnipeg Newspaper Union list pattern number and size. Includes address 176 McDermit Ave Winnipeg for ordering patterns.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDern&it Ave
Winnipeg
Line to Fort Churchill to be completed by 1929
C S Gzowski chief engineer for Canadian National Railways says the Hudson Bay line to Fort Churchill will be finished by late 1929. He describes flat land at Churchill for terminals, similar 150 mile construction to the H B K line, and a 1828 season of clearing and grading in 1929 with no major bridges needed. Ambergris worth 12000 found off Gloucester Mass by a fisherman attracted by seagulls. Red tape term explained as official delay from tying public documents. Secrets seldom kept without secrecy.
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Fort Churchill
S. Gzowski
Canadian National Railways
Dominion
Hudson Bay
Mr. Gzowski
Churchill
H. BK
Sore
Gloucester
Mass
Not Prepared To Control Farm Prices
Government says it will act only in an advisory capacity on marketing and price stabilization, urging farmers to unite in regional organizations to regulate production and aid self help. A proposed system would have separate stabilization corporations representing producer groups to prevent market gluts and price drops.
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United States
Federal Farm Board
W. M. Jardine
U.S
Mr. Jardine
First Tickets Issued At Royal Station Opening
The Prince of Wales opened the new Union Station in Toronto on Saturday August 6. A Royal Train, hauled by a 6100 Northern Type locomotive, began service for the Canadian National Railway with tickets issued at the window including Ticket No 1 for His Royal Highness and Tickets No 2 3 4 for Prince George Premier Baldwin and Mrs Baldwin. The locomotives, largest in the British Empire, will haul The International Limited and other fast trains from Montreal to Sarnia 511 miles, and may be used for fast passenger or freight service.
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Union Station
Toronto
H.rh
Prince of Wales
Canadian National Railways
British Empire
Canada
Royal
Canadian National
Vickers
Prince George
Baldwin
Mre Baldwin
Kingston
Montreal
Dominion
Sarnia
New Peace Bridge Dedication Affirms Anglo American Unity
The dedication of a new peace bridge between Buffalo and Fort Erie draws thousands as leaders from Britain Canada and the United States declare that Anglo American friendship remains strong after the Geneva naval talks collapse. Vice President Dawes calls the bond based on common instincts and ideals and says it will endure beyond conflicts.
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Geneva
Britain
United States
Puffal
Fort Erie
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
Canada
Dawes
Peace Bridge
Speed Drives Demand for Higher Road Limits
A discussion on rising speeds and the public demand for higher speed limits on country roads from twenty five to thirty five miles per hour. It notes motorists buy faster cars, seek more speed, and warn of greater dangers in the speed age while some avoid driving in cities.
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Department of Highways
Chatham News
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London
Stockholm
Sweden
Jugo Slavia
Hindenburg
Jssue
Wolverdend
Transvaal
Grasfontein
Paisy Mail
Johannesburg
Markham
Ontario
Steven. L. St. Iver
Dawson
Trinidad
Calcutta
Exchange
Capetown
Lemieux
Cumberland Sound
Baffin Island
Franklin District
Northwest Territoriea
Rodolphe Jemleuz
House of Commons
Regina
Ies
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Wilbur
Orville Wright
William
Gladys
Xovies
Safion
J. H. McKinnon
Virginia
Minn
Kamloops
B.C
France
English Channel
Folkhe Stone
Leas Cliff Hall
Laming Worthington- Evans
Malay Islands
New Station
Titan
Chicago
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