World Happenings Briefly Told
Royal assent was given to Lady Astor s bill prohibiting the sale of intoxicants to any person under a year. A naval seaplane set a new speed record off Washington while Van Haldane addressed an education conference in London. Turkey informed the United States it will do nothing for Christian populations, Latvia notified the League of Nations of support for a permanent court of justice, and the government extends privilege to returning soldiers. A conference at Winnites discussed fund allocations for the tienite unit and remained undecided as adjournment occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Astor
Washington
Vani Haldane
London
Singapore
Fomet Pasha
United States
Turkey
Oomean Sje
Latvia
League of Natione
Permanen Court of Justice
Hiie
Soldier Settlement Board
Domainion Command
GWV
Curzon
Bart Bewuchamp
Bri
Moncow
Minter
Winnites
Uiaetor
Bleniait
Sask
Aftermath Of War Deaths And Labor Figures Across Nations
A National Labor Bureau report estimates wartime deaths and state of ex servicemen by country. Germany shows 15 percent, Australia 60 thousand, Belgium 30 thousand, Finland 15 thousand, Russia 320 thousand, Slovakia 262 thousand and other figures cited. Some nations and categories lack complete statistics. The text notes thousands of horses killed in Spanish fields and unsettled figures for several regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soaname Genstine
National Labor Bureau
Aeantites
Amt Siba
Germany
Australia
Nuoirin
Belgium
Canaan
Sto
Finland
Ruuagia
Slavia
Russia
Creche
Slovakia
Bulgaria
Baltic States
Portugal
Hungary
Japan
German saves French soldier and rescues others at Keul
A German named Max Fladt in Keul swam into the river to rescue six French soldiers from drowning. He reportedly faced personal questioning by a French general about a prior sabotage sentence and pleaded for mercy for seven Germans recently sentenced to death, a request the general promised to forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Fladt
Keul
Fremch
Uteareg
Fladt
Dr Hallion’s Pills Promoted For Digestive Health
Advertising copy touts Dr Hallion's Pills as a remedy to aid appetite and digestion and to sharpen energy. It claims benefits for men women and children and notes a price of 25e at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halliion
Puzzling Remarks on Cancer and Health Remedies
The fragment discusses views on cancer being infectious and mentions Sir Thomas Oliver, cancer houses, and why certain occupations may be affected. It compares disease exposure in London and the United States, then shifts to asthma and an asthma remedy promising relief and better sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Oliver
Thames Val
United States
Canada
London
Manitoba Farm Lands and Hudson Bay Transfer Facts
The bulletin notes Rupert's Land transfer by the Hudson’s Bay Company on May 11, 1870, forming Manitoba as the first new province. It cites Manitoba farm lands valued at $101,110.11, farm buildings at $221,811, stock $67, and rural and urban valuations, with Manitoba’s rural and urban totals listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources Inwilligence Servicer
Department of the InfeFlag
Otasans
Hudson's Bayompany
Canada
Manitoba
Crop handling and meat production figures from 19th century notes
The text reports on wheat handling capacity with 119000 bushels and mention of new facilities at Fort Sm and Port Arthur. It cites past and projected daily wheat movement and compares cattle calves hogs and sheep slaughterings in Canada. It also notes Aboriginal practices in Australia and distantly references relations between men and women in Leeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sm
Port Arthur
Nandie
Canada
FTC Recommends Supervision of Canadian Grain Trade
The U S Federal Trade Commission urges supervision of Canadian grain moving through the United States to prevent adulteration. Officials say the matter has engaged the Department of Trade and Commerce and a UK visit by K H Boyd and the chief grain inspector aims to expedite a forthcoming report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Trade and Commerce
Board of Grain Commissioners
K. H. Boyd
K.C
United Kingdom
Symptoms of Debility and Revitalizing Pills Advertisement
Symptoms of general debility include weakness fatigue ringing in the ears and vertigo. The remedy claims to renew strength by building up the blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills and promises increased appetite better digestion and renewed vigor. Available through dealers or by mail from The De Williams Medicine Co Colville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatae
Williams
de. Wiliamis
Colville, Ont
Great Demand For Canadian Salmon
A 1922 production value report from Statistics Canada shows salmon leading Canadian fisheries with a value around 13 million dollars. Lobsters, cod, and halibut follow in production value, illustrating the strength of marine catches despite market fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dontreau of Statistics
Canada
Catia
Unites the Empire How Far Flung Parts of the British Empire Are Held Together
During the war Britain cut the German submarine cable from Emden to the Atlantic and redirected lines to Hall. The telegraph system now spans Halifax to Vancouver and undersea to Fiji, Norfolk Island, Australia, and New Zealand. Messages can travel from London to the Antipodes, tying distant empire regions together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Emden
England
Hall
Halifax
Canada
Couver
Pili
Norfolk Island
Australia
New Zealand
London
Motorizing Dove of Peace Flight Idea Proposed
Detroit News wonders why an aviator does not build a machine powered flight named after the Dove of Peace to demonstrate a long distance voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove of Peace
Detroit News
Spider Silk Production Remarkable Yet Minute
A scientist notes that a tarantula or spider uses an exceptionally small amount of silk. The text asserts that producing a single pound of silk would require an enormous number of spiders or vast effort. It mentions jet air consumption and a misleading line about a medicinal liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tach Spider
Motor Cycle Speed Merchants in England Advancing Pace
A new breed of motor cycle speed merchants has emerged in England, with an estimated 280,000 riders wearing leather jackets and crash helmets while riding at high speed. Doctor Gardiner, with racing experience since 1911, notes that higher speeds at Brooklands lead to more serious injuries, while at slower speeds injuries are fewer. He explains a body can travel parallel to the ground and roll, reducing serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gardiner
Wright
Defence per head in dominions under British cost plan
Sir William Joynson Hicks, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, cites defence spending per person for Britain and the dominions. Estimates for 1922-23 show varied per head costs in Australia Canada New Zealand South Africa with debate on attributing costs to international defence vs dominion contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Joymsomilicks
Treasurs
Great Britain
Dominions
Canada
New Zealand
South ‘Africa
Population projections for New York region by 19
The New York and environs plan predicts a future population surge with a triple rise in the Negro share and a substantial shift in foreign born composition. Based on studies by Pearl and Reed at Johns Hopkins, the New York Region includes a 5 square mile area and surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Committee On Plan
Raymond Pearl
Lowell J. Reed
Te School of Hysslene
Johns Howkins University
Teething Diarrhoea Relief Promoted by Dr. Fowler's
A mother reports her baby sick with diarrhoea during teething improved after using Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. She credits the remedy with rapid recovery and urges keeping it on hand, noting it has assisted many over 78 years. The product is sold by The T Milbersa Co Limited in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
W. Myers
Clanynam
Dr. Fowler
T Milbera Ca, Limited
Toronto
Tutti Frutti Cream Cheese Blocks
A recipe combines one package cream cheese with orange juice and a mix of candied fruits. Chop mix fold into cheese, season with nutmeg and lemon peel, chill, then cut into squares to serve with buttered bread.
Canada Wheat Exports See Large Increase in June
Canadian June wheat exports reached 22 228 908 bushels valued at 26 351 116 dollars up from 16 158 491 dollars on 1922. Major buyers included the United Kingdom Belgium Italy and the United States with Greece also noted. Barley and oats also show gains though figures are fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Kingdom
Belgium
Iualy Tradh
Greece
United States
Germany
Smallest Seaplane Tested for Submarine Use
The United States Navy tested the smallest seaplane designed for submarine use. Weighing about 1,000 pounds with a sixty horsepower engine, it can be knocked down into compact units, stowed on a submarine, then assembled in minutes. A metal version is in production, and a 15 foot wingspan makes it fit in an ordinary living room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Mayor Aero Grivers
Oil Refinery at Calgary Nears Completion
The $2 perlal Oil Limited plant in Calgary is nearing completion and expected to run in September with 100 skilled mechanics employed. The company already ships two trainloads of crude weekly from Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlal Oil, Limited
Calgary
Montana
Salvage Plan For German Fleet To Raise Sunken Ships
The admiralty signs a contract with a private company to raise scuttled German ships from Flow In June 1919. The firm will cut up and sell the vessels as junk and has already secured part of the fleet for a marketable bulks sale. If successful, the remaining section including battle cruisers and 29 destroyers may be raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Sumker
Abssdy
Muchas HS
Fort McMurray refinery project advances in Alberta
Plans for a new refinery complex at Fort McMurray aim to produce fuels and petrochemical products. The facility will be built by a consortium led by ABLA and is expected to start operations around September 1, with construction and production milestones outlined for challenging months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Memet
Atha Moxang
Saskatchewan Butter Production Increases 56.9 Percent
Saskatchewan butter production for the first five months reached 2,876,516 pounds, up from 1,705,812 pounds a year ago, according to a statement from Provincial Dairy Commissioner PLE Reed. The rise reflects a 56.9 percent increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Ple. Reed
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Spain
Leica
Natural Resources Bulletin
Province of
Leeland
Bata
Thomas Eelectric
Neil
Cortscret
Minard
Oandrutt
Imperial Defence
Hottos Y
Detroit Free Press
Halilen
Big Ben
Buer
U.S
Riss Acer
Liniment Heale Cute
Fort McMurray
Czema
Fier Ote Guegere
Eerie Seana Ease EL
Acat Brae
Kendall
DR. B. J. Kendall Company
Enosburg Falls
V. Us.a
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