World Happenings Briefly Told
Major General Sir Granville Ryrie named Australian High Commissioner in London. Sir Joseph Cook to retire from the post. Premier Mackenzie King promises a possible extension of the session to consider Calder Act superannuation. Home Minister Hamaguleht reports 3374 killed and 6734 injured in a recent earthquake, with 2 percent of buildings destroyed in the affected area. To replenish depleted British Columbia herds, elk and mountain sheep are being released in the province near Spences Bridge. Manitoba seeks British and Scandinavian farm laborers for spring work from the Land Settlement branch of the Canadian Pacific railway. Captain F. J. Marigold of the Dalhousie City shaves two days off the open voyage record to Toronto Port, March 22, and a red silk hat is presented to him. The City of Jerusalem aircraft, named for the imperial air service, will meet England. Lora Palmer christens the airship at Kalandia. The airship flies Cairo to Karachi to inaugurate commercial aviation. King George praises Canadian schoolboys who won second place in the Empire wide King’s Trophy and Imperial Challenge Shield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Ryrie
London
Josph Cook
Mackenzie King
House of Commons
Efril
Hamaguleht
3A Fan
Vanil National Park
Wainwright National Park
Spences Diridee
Manitoba
Land Settlement Branch
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lora Plamer
Pales One
Kalandia
Fagland
Cairo
Karachi
Chinese Telautograph System Enables Chinese News Transmission
Chinese government adopts the Belin telautography system allowing transmission of Chinese characters by telegraph for the first time. Inventor says an alphabet cannot represent Chinese ideograms, so translations were needed before. Gen Chang Tso Lin funds the project in Manchuria with Belin's system installed in Paris and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chang Tso-Lin
M. Belin
Gen. Chang
France
Last Stand London Writer Warns on World Revolution
J L Garvin in London argues that abandoning world revolution theory would doom Russia and Britain risks fatally injuring the empire in China. He says the aim to dismantle Russia is being fought out in China among Britain France Germany Japan and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
China
Trotsky
Clallam
Britain
France
Germany
Maly
Japan
United States
J. L. Garvin
Odeerver
Manitoba Good Roads Expenditures Reported by Legislature
Manitoba has spent 7,645,9100 on food roads since incorporation, per a return to the Legislature by Public Works Minister W. R. Clubb. Road maintenance rose from 50.34 to 99,989 in 1926 amid the provincial Genk road system rollout. The text also notes a distant reference to the late Japanese emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
W. R. Clubb
Japan
Health crisis in Canada spurs call for voluntary public health action
At a House of Commons conference of the Canadian Social Hygiene Council advisory board prominent Canadians warned that preventable disease causes massive economic loss. Sir George Foster led a unanimous motion noting 19.5 million lost labor days annually and about 30 percent of deaths preventable, urging continued voluntary and government health efforts.
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Canada
Canadian Social Hygiene Council
Eld
House of Commons
Rge Foster
Dominion
Ines
Eral
Hn. Th King
Arthur Currie
Me GI University
Montreal
Sir George Foster
Labor proposal trims elderly to aid jobless in Britain
Lady Cynthia Mosley urged pensioning workers over 65 to free positions for England's unemployed. She argued nearly 600,000 people aged 65 could retire on pensions, with unemployment benefits funding the scheme. The suggestion aimed to shift workers into open jobs and reduce dole costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cynthia Mosley
Oswald Mosley
Doles
French Architects Propose Turntable House Design
A prominent French architect unveils a villa mounted on a railroad turntable with an electric motor to rotate the house. The model, exhibited in Nice, uses a robust pivot to resist wind, with a $50,000 house plus an $8,000 turntable in the original plan and cheaper versions suggesting a $800 turntable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Work Together Over Mining Problems
Canada and the United States formalize cooperation between Ottawa, the Dominion Research Council, and the U S Bureau of Mines to investigate mining problems and mineral utilization. Officials note shared challenges and cost savings from joint efforts, with informal exchanges already in place.
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U.S
Canada
Vancouver
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Dominion Research Council
United States Bureau of Mines
United States
Great Britain
United
England
Dorsey Lyon
Republic
Britain
Charming biomes dress pattern for little girl
The notice promotes Simplicity patterns No 1521 for girls in sizes 2 and 4 years with shirring neck trims and lace on a skirt, plus bloomers. It notes fabric yardage for 39 inch and 54 inch materials and lists the price at 20 cents. It also highlights a Fashion Book with multiple children styles priced at 10 cents per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirring
Bishop Sherman Takes He-Man Post in West
Anglican Bishop-elect of Calgary Dr Ralph Sherman gains a vast diocese of about 100000 square miles, nearly England sized, spanning East and West Canada. He will lead parishioners including the Prince of Wales and travels by Canadian Pacific Railway to assume duties.
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Rumimarze
England
Ralph Sherman
Calgary
Prince of Wales
High River
Sherman
Deas
Quebec
Saint John
New Brunswick
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Attaining Supremacy In the Mediterranea
The article outlines British naval strength projections to year end, aiming to match France and Italy in the Mediterranean while expanding Atlantic power. It notes Gibraltar’s strategic link, Malta and Portsmouth bases, and a Malta fleet with Queen Elizabeth class ships. It mentions the Rodney joining the Atlantic fleet, and strengthens China squadron with Kent class cruisers as potential reinforcements.
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France
Italy
Mediterranean Sea
Maly
Atlante
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Atlantic
Portsmouth
Mediterranean
Malta
First Sea Lords
Parla
Rodney
China
East Indies
Australia
Doctor McTavieh and Son Medical Misstep Tale
A tale recalls Doctor McTavieh guiding his son Sandy through medical school. After Sandy’s graduation he switches to law and jokes about his success funding his education. A garbled ending mentions patterns and addresses, with unclear details.
Tourist Land Ideal in Canadian National Parks
The great appeal of Canadian national parks lies in wild, pristine areas kept intact despite traveler conveniences. Primeval forests border towns and roads, lakes teem with fish, and upland gardens explode with wildflowers. The region promises mental refreshment and physical vigor for visitors.
Sunday School Lesson April 3 Fishers of Men Theme
A devotional lesson outlines Jesus calling Peter as a disciple and presenting the Kingdom of God. It notes Mark 1 14 8 and Isaiah 53 1 3 while exploring the Kingdom as God’s rule in hearts, its fourfold message, and Jesus’ mission from Galilee to proclaim the Gospel. Ian Abbott
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Peter
Jesus
John Baptist
Mathew
Judaea
Galilee
Luke
Caiaphas
Estabish Uils
Plan to Eliminate Fog In Chicago Air Experiments
The army plans experiments in Chicago to test fog elimination over Lake Michigan using static electricity shot airplanes. Success could greatly affect a proposed 3,008,000 airport on the lake front and ease operation. Both military branches have studied this fog problem, and results would aid aviation generally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Army
Chicago
Navy
Living Longer 58 Years Now Said by Mayo Group
Dr Charles Horace Mayo spoke at Washington on life expectancy trends. He noted averages of 20 years in 1650, 40 in 1850 and 1875, now 58, attributing improvements to better self care. He warned about dangerous ages for men 50 to 55 and for women 16 to 18.
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Charles Horace Mayo
Washington
Export Trade in Beef Cattle Conditions Said to Be Better
Dr J N Gris dale deputy minister of agriculture and G J Rothwell told the House of Commons agricultural committee that export trade in beef cattle is improving. With lower rates and stronger British buying power Western Canada is seen as having a bright future in supplying the export market. The Manitoba government plans settler aid and a bureau of information to promote settlement and land development. The piece also notes London’s 1668 fire and the city’s fire insurance history.
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J. N. Grisdale
House of Commons
G. J. Rothwell
Western
Canada
Manitoba
Bureau of Information
London
Amazing Korean Medical Practices Revealed at Pyongsang Hospital
Report from Christan hospital in Pyongsang Korea describes old school Korean treatments. A man had 43 copper needles lodged in his abdomen from indigestion treatment over four years. A Siberi religious sect member reportedly lives underground from age 40 until death.
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Christan Hospital
Pyongsang Korea
Si Beri
Ancient Laws And Modern Theories
Organised labor in the United States pushes a five day week arguing it fits modern life. The piece challenges six day work as biblical and questions the economic and social impact, warning of rural depopulation and higher food prices, while noting Canada’s rural-urban balance.
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United States
Canada
Princess Louise enters eighty with strong Canadian ties
Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll reaches her eightieth birthday recalling her Canadian years. She came to Canada with Lord Lorne when he was viceroy, married at Windsor, and spent many years here before her father’s death in 1900. She has long maintained affection for Canada.
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Rideau House
Louise
Duchess of
Argyle
Royal
Maron
Ioness of Lorne
Canada
Dominion
Lord Lorne
Duke of Argyle
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
Vitoria
Duce of Argyle
Tax and Territory Rules on Fur Trade Discussed in Council
The Northwest Territory regulations under the Territorial Act limit port taxes on furs. Hon. Charles Stewart, Minister of the Interior, outlines how Canada’s territories may impose duties, with details on present and future fees and governance.
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Legislawen
Canada
Wenston
Fee Riven
Charles Stewart
Interior
Alberta farmers receive over a million under Co-operative Credit Act
The 1996 annual report to the Legislature notes about one million dollars advanced to Alberta farmers under the Co operative Credit Act. There were 33 societies with farming memberships. The dictionary adds the verb waey from Sir John Wallop, a British soldier who inflicted defeats on the French.
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Alberta
Hon
KG. Reid
Sir John Wallop
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Toronto
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Newspaper Union
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Mediterranea
McTavieh
Sandy
Nora
Bori
Wientpes
McDermot Ave
Wisnties
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyle
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