World Happenings Briefly Told From The Empire News
Announcement by the minister of National Revenue on a Canada Latvia trade pact outlines plans for British officials to train agricultural workers and coal miners for migration to Dominica. Lord Salisham leads Westminster on a trans-Canada tour to boost parliamentary cooperation. A new air trail network is proposed linking Minneapolis St Paul Winnipeg via Duluth with the Canadian Pacific Railway. Amelia Earhart sends 1500 dollars to Richard Byrd for the Antarctic expedition. The Lowenstein case sees a potential poisoning suit. Sir Austen Chamberlain notes Britain France naval disarmament talks near a compromise to be presented to royal powers. Manitoba resource return inquiry panel appointed including Justice Turgeon Crerar and C M Bowman. Hal B Donly, noted editor, dies after long illness.
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Minweer
National Revenue
D. Wailer
Canada
Baltic Republic
Latvia
Dominica
Lord Salisham
Great Britain
British Empire Parliamentary Association
New York Central
Canad Pacific Railway
Minneapolis
St Paul
Winnipeg
Duluth
Amelia Earhart
Atlantic Ocean
Richard E. Byrd
Alfred Lowenstein
Lowenstein
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
France
Cabinet Council
Manitoba
Turgeon
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal
T. A. Crerar
C. M. Bowman
Waterloo
Hal B. Donly
Simcoe Reformer F
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Modernizing E P Ranch Electrifies Prince of Wales Estate
The E P ranch, associated with H R H the Prince of Wales, was recently equipped with two large electric plants used by Canadian farmers to power several farm buildings forming a small city. Two electric water systems were installed to provide drinking water, replacing kerosene lamps and hand-pumped water.
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H.rh
Prince of Wales
E.P
London
Easter date stabilizing bill awaits international accord
The measure for fixing Easter in Great Britain and Northern Ireland passed a third reading but awaits an international agreement before taking effect. The bill sets Easter as the Sunday after the second Saturday in April, replacing lunar-based dating. The text notes one of the early hospitals was founded by Princess Macha in Ireland around 300 B.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
House of Lords
Princess Macha
Ireland
B.C
Farmers Marketing Tour to Great Britain and Denmark 1928
A detailed account of a 1928 Farmers Marketing Tour through London Cambridge and Histon, highlighting visits to King's College Chapel Caius College and the Animal Nutrition Institute. It describes Chivers & Sons farm operations, including crops livestock and dairy, and notes the cooperative ethos and modern efficiency at Culvers factory.
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National Railways
Great Britain
Denmark
London
Canbr
Cross
Harold
Cheshunt
Aos
Epping Crest
Cambridge University
Cam
King's College Chapel
King’s Colege Chapel
Caius College
Weeks
Caius
Ernest Rutherford
McGill University
T. B. Wood
R. Biffen
Direcor
Plant Breeding Institute
Canada
Wiliam Hardy
University Arms Hotel
Chivers & Sons, Ltd
Hi ‘On
Chivers
Bradford
England
Histon
Wan Tigea
Histon Dairy
Lincoln
First Boiling Jam From Little Barn Delights Farm Party
A visitors' tea in the company's dining hall featured Mr J R Chivers and Mr W B Chivers recounting the firm history. They gifted two tiny jars of jam akin to those made for the Queen's Doll's House at Wembley 1924. The jars, called the smallest in the world, epitomize farm product marketing and cultivation lessons for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Chivers
W. B. Chivers
English Pheasants to Be Introduced in Saskatchewan
An effort in the Alsask and Laverna districts of Saskatchewan seeks to raise English ring necked pheasants. The plan follows the earlier introduction of Hungarian partridge in Western Canada. The experiment will take several years but, if successful, will provide an added attraction for bird hunters.
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Alsask
Laverna
Saskatchewan
Canada
Witness testifies to truth as court probes widow status
A witness claims unwavering truthfulness and insists on accuracy. The judge asks how long he has been a widow, highlighting a legal query about his status.
Immigration to Canada rises in June totals 20208
Immigration to Canada for June amounted to 20 208 up from 18 052 a year earlier a 12 percent gain. For April May and June the total is 70 927 with Britain accounting for 23 695 and the United States 9 343 as principal sources.
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Canada
United States
British Trade Dept expands in Canada to aid exporters
In Montreal W J Glenny, Inspector General for the Overseas Trade Department, announced a reorganization to boost British exports in Canada. He said the aim is not flag waving but helping Canadian importers meet English supplier needs and acquaint manufacturers with local requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Overseas Trade Department
W. J. Glenny
Montreal
England
Smart Daytime One Piece Frock Pattern No 1808
The simple practical frock for daytime wear features an inverted plaited skirt center, long gathered sleeves with narrow wristbands or short cuffs, and a shaped collar with a contrasting vestee. It comes in sizes 6 through 14 years. size 8 uses 25 yards 32 inch or 2% yards 39 inch material plus 13 yards contrasting. Price 25 cents for the pattern.
Gentile Faith and Circumcision Debate Highlights
A devotional piece discusses Acts 15 and Galatians 5 amid the Antioch split over Gentile Christians needing circumcision. It argues Paul and Barnabas followed divine results showing God’s will, noting the Holy Spirit confirmed Gentile inclusion without Jewish rite. George W. McDaniel.
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Antec
Antioch
Jerusalem
Moses
Abraham
Paul
George W. McDaniel
War on unnecessary night noises in Britain
The British Medical Association meeting in Cardiff declared night noises a public nuisance and urged penalties. It named barking dogs early milk can clatter and motorcycle cutouts as examples. Dr. John Stevens estimated noise harms reduce working efficiency by 5 million pounds weekly.
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British Medical Association
Cardiff
Wales
John Stevens
Edinburgh
Usual Bonus MacGregor Exits Neighborhood
A thrifty man plans to leave the area after a butcher accuses him of unpaid debts. The merchant offers a receipt and a paid-in-full ending, while the debtor lounges in the store. A playful exchange ensues about settling accounts and sharing a cigarette.
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MacGregor
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E.P. Ranch
British Parliamentary Association
Quebec City
David Kirkwood
Glasgow
House of Compmons
Patrick McGrath
Legislative Council of Newfoundland
Viscount Peel
India
Tower of London
Royal Residences
Lord Thomson
Air
Thomas Shaw
Minster of Labor
Ramsay MacDonald
Parvons
Ieee Iceks
Rease
Romania
Toronto
mid-Atlantic
Europe
Britain
Uni
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Neme
Inday
John
Mac
Gales
Yverdon
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