World Happenings Briefly Told
A jumble of items includes a New York institute donation for physical education, Tokyo student group forming to influence wealthy Japanese citizens against a European security pact, President Coolidge's support for disarmament, a population note for Greater Worcester, a Colorado meteorite yield of radium, water works statements from James B. Barnard and DWE Gye, and London surborit reports. Also mentions Hull England forest land sale, Bohemia Suoenborn claim, and Cana rep at League of Nations meeting in Geneva in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocketatler Instivate
New York
Larry
Grater Warcouse
Colorado
James B. Barnard
Dwe Gye
London
Schoenborn
Velke Lucky
Bohemia
Charles Stewart
Interior
K Dandurand
Senate
PC. Larkin
Cana
Assembly of
Ue League of Nations
Geneva
Shipping shortage looms as Arctic supply ship races north
Hudson’s Bay Company faces a possible shortage at northern ports as the Nascopie delivers relief while a wrecked Eskimo ship Bayeskimo leaves crew aboard awaiting recovery. The Arctic relay delays risk limiting goods for traders explorers and Eskimos along Labrador Ungava Bay and James Bay coasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's Bay Company
Hayeskimo
Labrador
Ungava Bay
Hudson's
James Bays
Nascopie
Port Burwell
Arctic Ocean
Far North
Radio licenses totals by province in Canada
Radio branch of the department of marine and fisheries reports end of June counts show licenses issued to citizens in western provinces at Manitoba 4,443 British Columbia 3,292 Alberta 3,001 Yukon 22 and North West Territories with a total of 6,083 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Wes
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
Yukon
North West Territories
World Poultry Congress to Visit Canada in 1927
The World Poultry Congress will entertain the International Association of Instructors and Investigators of Poultry Husbandry in Canada during early summer 1927, per a statement from the federal department of agriculture. Last year the association met in Spain and the Canadian exhibit drew much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Poultry Congress Canada
Internaonal Association
Federal Deparment of Agriculture
World War Losses Estimated by League of Nations
The League of Nations presents figures on world war losses including 9,996,772 deaths and 2,991,500 presumed deaths among nations that participated. It lists 6,295,512 wounded and 39 unaccounted for, with material losses totaling 27,097 a year and war life valued at 44,220 for Americans and 4.14 for British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Fred
League
Powerful North England Radio Station Opens at Daventry
The new high power broadcasting station near Daventry will beam British programmes across England this winter using 25 kilowatts on a 1600 metre wave. The facility features two triangular steel masts 500 feet tall with a T type aerial to reach beyond smaller stations and send music to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre of England
Daventry
England
SXX
Mitchell Thomp
5XX
United States
Preservation of Kedleston Estate by Late Marquis Curzon
In his will the Marquis Curzon of Kedleston created a Kedleston trust to safeguard his ancestral estate for his family. He stressed the aim was not vanity but the survival of Great Britain's land aristocracy and the continuance of England's nobility and gentry. He noted his family has lived there for longer than a century and hoped future owners would honor this obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis Curzon
Great Britain
Marquis Curzon of
Kedleston
India
Kedleston Trust
England
Lord Curzon
Saskatchewan Clay Company forms to manufacture clay products
Saskatchewan Clays Company Incorporated plans to produce clay products using Saskatchewan clays. International Clay Products Limited, a new Regina company, will operate the plant. Readlyn land and 229 acres near Hy3 in the province are acquired with $1 capital stock. The plant was formerly Estevan Brick Co. facilities with coal and wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
International Clay Products, Limited
Regina Hall
Readlyn
Coa Ehts
Estevan Brickoal Company
Whiten
Canada Sees Immigration as Key to Dominion's Welfare
At the Kiwaals international congress in St Paul about 5,000 business executives joined delegates from major Canadian towns and cities endorsing a resolution urging earnest support for immigration policy as essential to Canada’s betterment and future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
St. Paul
Canada
Birthday Week Count Riddle
Jacob asks how many days of the week he has born on given years. Mother confirms birthdays fell on Monday this year and on Sunday last year, implying his birth day cycles with leap years and calendar shifts. He wonders how many distinct weekdays his birth date has occurred on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Kane Brgys Most oe an artist
Brewster How s that Kane He knows the names for all the colors of his wife s silk stockings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Brewster
Little Girls Frock Pattern Details and Prices
Fashion notice describes two Miractive frocks with tabs and Valenciennes lace for young girls, sizes 2, 4, 6 and years, requiring 2 yards of material, price 20 cents. Mentions Simplicity fashion book with patterns and a coupon offer, priced 10 cents per copy.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A note from the Winnipeg newspaper union gives instructions to order sewing patterns. Include pattern number, name, town and province with a 20 cent fee or stamps. Mail at 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Universal Gloom In Russia
Gordon Selfridge reports from Soviet Russia in the Weekly Dispatch noting systemic poverty and a lack of purchasing power. He cites officials earning about £20 a month and describes a penniless populace, yet finds Russians polite and proud despite hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Selfidge
London
Russia
Weekly
Dispatch
M. Litvinoff
Thev
World’s Longest Railway In Australia Reaches New Length
Australia links two systems to form a continuous rail route from Meckathearra in Western Australia to Dajarra in Queensland. The combined line reaches 5,433 miles, surpassing Halifax to Vancouver at 15,288.7 miles and Canadian Pacific connections at 8,662 miles for direct routes. The Australian record comes from two-system interconnections rather than a single uninterrupted line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Lnk
Meckathearra
Dajarra
Queensland
Halifax
Vancouver
Canada
Canadien National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
You want a divorce from your husband on what grounds
A reader asks for guidance on filing for divorce and the grounds to cite against a spouse. The note highlights common bases used in petitions and urges consulting local statutes and a lawyer for case specifics.
Hermit Amazed At Progress Of World
Hermit Henry F Morris who spent thirty years in a cave near Omaha visited civilization and marveled at motor cars elevators and motion pictures. He wondered how voice travels without wires and noted the rapid pace of modern life after years of seclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cave
Henry F. Morris
Omaha
Buffalo
Historic sites board names national importance 38 markings
The Historic Sites Board of Canada held its fourth annual meeting reviewing over 150 sites with eight designated of national importance. Brig 2 EA Cruikshanks presided. members included Dr J H Coyne, Dr J Webster, His Honor Judge FLW Howay, A Fautens, Harkin, and A A Pinard.
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Jada
Brig
EA Cruikshanks
J. H. Coyne
Ontario
J. Webster
Maritime Province
Flw Howay
Western
Cal
A. Fautens
Harkin
Canadian National Parks
Department of the Interior
A. A. Pinard
Cana Jt
Board of Canada Act
Doard
Chasm Landing
Allumette Island
Pembroke
Ont
Canada
St John's
Laprairie
Que
Cabana
Kerstburg
Otwa
Fort Qu'Appelle
Hungarians Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Bekevar Saskatchewan
The town of Bekevar Saskatchewan marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a ceremony led by Lieutenant Governor W H Newland and Hungarian consul general A Kanna. Newland praised the settlers and urged more Hungarians to seek western opportunities in Canada. Founder Janos Szabo, known as John Zabo, arrived twenty five years ago. his cabin remains as a symbol of early efforts to build a thriving community of about 1,200 people.
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Bekevar
Sask
W.H. Newland
Saskatchewan
Newland
Canada
Szabo Janos
John Zabo
Believar
Crossword puzzle fragment from a newspaper page
Readable scraps show a crossword puzzle grid with numerous clues and partial answers. The text includes numbered across and down hints with scattered letters and garbled OCR sequences referencing themes like animals, religious terms, states, and common nouns.
Iceberg Patrols Guard Atlantic Lanes Aided by Radio
Atlantic ice alert patrols use radio to warn ships of danger as two vessels based in Halifax monitor lanes from March to July. The effort, financed nationally, operates under U S supervision with three week shifts to spot ice or bergs and issue warnings to mariners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tceberg Fisks
Atlantic Tr
Tee Patrol
United States
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Uic
Britain urged not to reduce navy by Lord Jellicoe
Lord Jellicoe urged Britons to oppose naval disarmament and press government to keep Britain’s sea defences strong. He dismissed peace arguments tied to the Washington conference and warned that economizing on defence risks the Empire. The admiral argued the public must demand sustained naval strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jellicoe
Pgland
Trafalgar
Canadian planes and wartime trade fuel national pride
The Vancouver Sun notes about 150 American planes were sent to Australia and New Zealand buyers. It argues Canada must expand its aviation industry and benefit from Pacific trade growth. The piece calls for Canadian firms to seize wartime opportunities and export growth through the Toronto Mall and Empire initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Sun
Australia
New Zealand
Les Acros
Toronto
United States Fleet In Australian Ports Aids Diplomatic Ties
President Coolidge stated the American fleet tour of the Far Pacific would help emphasize cordial relations between the United States and other nations. The message, prepared for transmission to Australian outlets, notes the welcoming reception in Australian waters and the aim to strengthen global ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeepeet
United States
Coolidge
Far Pacific
Metbou
Australia
Herald
Passed Through Town Bearing His Name
Field Marshal Haig learned for the first time that a transcontinental Pacific Railway town had been named after him. A large red station bearing the name Haig appeared as he rode past, and a Canadian asked if the town was indeed named after him. Haig replied he was unaware of the honor. Countess Haig sent two letters to their daughters in London to be posted from Haig as souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Marsha
Haig
Pacific Railway
Countess Haig
London
Tomb Of King David Reported to Have Been Discovered Near Jerusalem
Ex preacher Rev J Gareeon Duncan for the Palestine Exploration Fund reports the excavation of a buried city near Jerusalem. Western edge reveals rock chambers believed to hold recesses of King David's tomb dating to about 1200 BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
David
J. Gareeon Duncan
Lom
Duncan
Palestine Exploration Fund
Judea
Little man and sheriff clash over no swimming rule
A terse exchange between a speaker and a sheriff centers on a no swimming rule. The sheriff explains the law prohibits swimming in the area while the speaker insists on wading due to perceived depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rif
Wade
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Hull
Department of Agriculture
Phoenicia
Babylon
Historic Stes Board
Maine
New ‘England
Lea
Gui
Ieland
Eral
Jiofu
Atlantic
Britain
President Coolidge
King David
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