World Happenings Briefly Told
World events include retirements and deaths of notable officials Edward Hutton and Edward Hutton 75 in London Wehard DP Waugh resigns as British representative on the Saar governing body in Ottawa a Canadian poet historian dies in Ottawa August 6. The Earl and Countess of Stratford sail from Liverpool to visit Montcalm in Canada. An insurance fund will be created for families of superior court officials. German grain importers contract 12 bushels rye from Russia for next year with goats as partial payment. Le Carter pilots Napier Lion to win the scratch handicap derby around London 200 miles in 1 hour 2 minutes 23 seconds at 1 King Albers. M Dever resigns as national defence minister amid Belgium administration. Parliament approves stronger defence. Thirty-two national groups nominate for the UN election in September to fill the justice vacancy after Ruy Barbosa’s death. About twenty-eight candidates nominated.
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Russia
Department of Agriculture
Carter
Napier Lion
London
King Albers
M. Dever
Boeing
Belgium
Het
Ruy Barbosa
Rust
Muddled Lines Muddle War Era Fact Fragments
A garbled clipping mixes 1918 figures, a market claim, and references to Holloway’s Corn Kett ry. It mentions Constantinople cost estimates and an armistice figure, plus a Norfolk church wall painting rediscovery, ending with an odd note about anger during religious debate.
Pink Pills Promise Strength and Nerve Aid
A promoted cure touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to enrich blood, strengthen nerves, and restore color, citing Miss Margaret J Fra KR from Thessalon Ont as a testimonial. It warns of anaemia symptoms and urges purchase from dealers or The Dr Williams Meca Co Brockville Ont, also noting tourists in Canada and Dr Thomas Electric Oil for burns and sprains.
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Wilkians
Margaret J Fra
Thessalon
Ont
Williams
Jemjoy
Dr Williams
Dr Williams Meat Cine Co
Brockville
Big Market For Flour In China and Canada Trade
In the Commercial Intelligence Journal, GA Emery argues Canada can win the Chinese flour market by producing flour suited to Chinese needs and by using Hong Kong as the distribution hub. He notes that education on strong flour use and adjusted pricing are key, with Hong Kong as the China conduit. Separately, irrigated lands around Vauxhall produced 153 carloads of wheat in 1922 plus crops and livestock from 10,000 acres, signaling Southern Alberta gains.
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Commercial Intelligence Journal
Federal Department of Trade and Commerce
Kd Emery
Hong Kong
Canada
China
Me. Emery
Vauxhall
Alberta
Shipments From Vancouver Port Grow for World Trade
Vancouver Merchants Exchange reports a sharp rise in exports to the Orient and Great Britain. Wheat shipments to the Orient now total several million bushels, while wheat flour shipments reach hundreds of thousands of barrels. Over six months flour and grain exports exceed half a million barrels and ten million bushels, up from last year.
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Phallus Port
Great Britain
The
Orient
Vancouver
Baby Suffering From Summer Complaint Promoted Remedy
An El Paso Herald item cites mothers facing summer complaint in infants with prostration and danger during hot months. It touts Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a proven remedy after multiple testimonials, noting 50 cent bottles by The Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto and urging timely use to prevent death. It also advertises Miller's Worm Powders as effective for children’s worm-related distress and associated symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite.
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Howe
S. Lafontaine
Desert
Fowler
Dr Fowler
T Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Miller
Fundamental rights and leaders urged to recognize basics
The Springfield Union notes that rights to work trade life liberty and happiness remain fundamental not to be arbitrarily exercised by any group. It cites statistics publicized by Prof Latrarie director general of public health as part of ongoing hype.
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Lfe
Sprinfield Union
Prof. Latrarie
Public Healt
Gods Modern Grab Steel MC by A St John Adcock
No living critic was righ t of modern i a ure than Mr A St John Adcock now chief in chief of the London Book non Mr Adcock te exercising this fight in a very fine book by him em iitled Gods Modern Grab Steel MC is now announced by his London publishers and it will be issued in Canada early in September by the Musson Book Co Ltd Toronto. Some thirty two of the most prom inent authors will be dealt with each subject illustrated with a studio portrait by Mr C E Hoppe The fol lowing will be included Jeffery Farnel Kayesmich HG Well AB M Hutchinson etc etc So good does this work promise libe that the demand for it in the Do minion should be considerable.
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A. St John Adcock
London
Adcock
Canada
Musson Book Co. Ltd
Toronto
C. E Hoppe
Jeffery Farnel
Kayesmich HG
M. Hutchinson
Dominion
Cordova Informs President of Civic Award Idea
The Victoria Times notes President Harding met Cordova Alaska leaders who report no grievances or new theories. instead they propose a civic award honoring Cordova’s fame and unique condition to be engraved atop the scroll.
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Harding
Cordova
Alaska
Victoria Times
A Flying Mail Train: England's Air Mail Craft Unveiled
A Daily Chronicle aeronautical expert describes a new flying mail train concept in England. The plane would carry mail in a dedicated chamber, operate on a 2,000 mile radius, stay aloft 24 hours, and feature sleeping quarters for crew. It would shift workers in flight, allow some to sleep while others monitor the controls, and employ automatic stabilization with a guiding system to keep the craft on course by cloud cues.
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England
Daily Chronicle
Reed
Metanin
Helmeman
Constipated Headache Subdued Quickly
Constipated headache was subdued quickly. The brief notes a sour stomach and bad breath, with a muddy complexion improving after treatment.
Results In One Night Dr Hamilton's Pills Sell Easy
A vintage ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a gentle laxative that works while you sleep. It claims to restore vitality for those feeling run down and exhausted, urging readers to buy 25¢ boxes of Jon's Pills sold everywhere.
Live Chicks Moved by Mail Despite Regulations
Ottawa reports show live chicks are shipped via parcel post to Canada despite rules. Officials often permit the deliveries to avoid chick deaths, since chicks can survive 48 to 72 hours without food. The hatchlings are packed in prepared cases and sent immediately after hatching for delivery to buyers.
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Iseptibu
United States
Canada
France Restores Land to Cultivation Amid Economic Pressures
France has restored nearly all high quality land and reclaimed 1.4 million acres by September 1, with remaining soil largely unproductive. Amid economic pressures, France leads Europe in prosperity, while flax shortages push a New Zealand family plant as a faster substitute yielding about 2,240 pounds per acre.
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France
Europe
Holland
Switzerland
New Zealand
North America
Young Woman Reveals She Is Twenty One At Denmark Event
In a brief exchange during dances a man asks the girl her age and she replies she has just turned twenty one. The dialogue leads to a remark about Denmark and a capital punishment proposal under review by the punishment commission, noting there has been no execution there in 39 years.
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Denmark
Sullivan completes English Channel crossing record
American swimmer Henry Sullivan from Lowell reaches Calais after 50 minutes 69 miles across the Channel in a 1911 feat. Second man Burgess in 21 hours 45 minutes, Webb earlier in 21 hours 45 minutes. The London prize of 5000 dollars for crossing remains standing.
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Henry Sullian
Lowell Patcs
Exchang Company
Calais
Sullivan
Stone Casis Casino
Ming
Mathew Webb
Burgess
Rivalry and reform noted in era’s public concerns
The text reflects a blend of social issues and curiosities, mentioning murder rates, law observances between North and South, and public hopes for happiness. It cites Taranto as a noted place and notes worm extermination as a relief for suffering children, while asserting the river Sutlej in India as the fastest flowing, with dramatic heights and drops.
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Taranto
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Liew
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Earl and Countess of Stratford
Elizabeth I
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Livrepool
Montcalm
Australia
Babels
Holloway
Hi Way
Bliss House of Commons
Bakwin
Constantinople
Paston Church
Norfolk
Alberts
Calgar
Edmonton
California
Calgary
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el Paso Herald
Minard
Mativar
Suttej
India
Bates
Taper
Elosa
Kendall
Wrigleys
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