World Happenings Briefly Told
Dr. R. Mays Lincoln physician died in Washington at 95. Major Orr named Governor and Commander in Gibraltar Baharons. Dr. Franz Exner noted for molecule size calculations dies in Vienna. 120,000 head hunters not caused 52 years missionary Barlett returns after six months. Iada wheat sowing estimates for 1927 season with 992 sown in 1925. Canada October 70 deaths from reckless driving. 50 injuries. 40 crossing accidents. eight Canadian delaying contest at Ottawa experimental farm. Edmonton seed fair January 18–21 with Provincial Seed Growers’ convention.
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3. R. Mayes
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Charles William Orr
Gibraltar
Hte
Baharoas
Franz Exner
Vienna
Thomas Barrlay
England
Iada
British Columbus
Canada
Experimental Farm
Ottawa
West
British Columbia
Alberta
A. G. Elliott
Ieet
Alan J
Mms
London
Department of Agriculture
Reed Growers’ Association
Edmonton
Era’ Association
Income of Great Britain per week and tax breaks noted
Inland Revenue estimates Britain's income at 2 909 million pounds weekly total, about 10 per inhabitant. Tax revenue includes 610 million from income tax and duties, with 7 000 people paying super tax on incomes over 2 000 pounds and 124 above 100 000. Passing duties taxed 106 000 people, 6 000 over 300 pounds. One estate exceeds three million, twelve between one and two million. Wise is the woman who manages a husband. wiser is she who manages without one. A Clockhead is a man unable to accept channel opinions.
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Great Britain
Inland Revenue
Farmers Welfare and the Canadian Population Drift
The piece discusses rural to urban migration in Canada, its social and economic drivers, and the need for farmer support. It cites Otto H. Kahn on farming as central to national welfare, urges policies to rehabilitate agriculture, and calls for balanced immigration and cultural development to curb exodus from farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabno
Canada
United States
Otto H. Kahn
Te Populon
Alpine Veteran Outruns Youth in 9000-Foot Uphill Race
An eighty four year old Alpine guide from Innsbruck challenged nine young climbers to a race up and down the 9000 foot Zugsprize mountain for a wager. The veteran led on descent, finishing an hour before the second rival, as the youths reached the summit ahead but were outpaced on the way down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lensbruck
Zugsprize
Innsbruck
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promoted as Family Remedy
The advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a universal cure for biliousness and constipation. It claims the pills improve digestion, relieve gas and acids, and ensure daily bowel movement with painless, sugar coated tablets easy for the family to take.
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Brooklyn
Chicago crime record shows higher murders in 1926
A Chicago police crime report released today shows 13 additional murders and 32 more manslaughter cases in the first ten months of 1926 than in the entire year 1925. Murder total reached 136 for the comparable period, with manslaughter up from 112 to 164, and violations and other categories reflecting changes.
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Chicago
Simple Children Dress Pattern Ad from Fashion Book
Vintage advertisement promotes a one piece dress with kimona shoulders and long sleeves, 1368 pattern in sizes 6 to 14 years. Notes 234 yards 26 inch fabric or 1 1/2 yards setoch material. Book price ten cents, shows styles for boys and girls with simple cuts.
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Nisin
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
Pattern order notice appears from Winnipeg address 175 McDermot Ave. The fragment mentions pattern No and a question about absence with a quoted phrase. Names and complete details are unreadable. the item reads as a classified style card for pattern orders with unclear specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
McDermot Ave
Moose Calling Feat Reported By Nova Scotia Hunters
Juanes W. Stuber led a Columbus party into Nova Scotia where Micmac guide Sam Glede used moose calls to lure a bull within a mile. The hunt, praised by the Canadian Postal Railway depot report, yielded a fine specimen for Io State Museum, with Glede’s skills highlighted as pivotal to the success.
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Juanes W. Stuber
Columbus
Ohio
Io State Museum
Nova Scotia
Sam Glede
Calte
Glode
Padtto Rathway
Montreal
Mc Stuber
Drives Out Rheumatism Subdues Lambago
A brief medical note announces a remedy claiming to drive out rheumatism and subdue lambago, offering immediate relief and comfort to the gutterer. The text presents a promotional tone for an early 20th century wellness cure.
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Lambago
Nerviline Promised Relief For Rheumatic Pain Claim
An unreadable letter from Georgetown writer F.E. Normand touts Nerviline as a reliable pain remedy for rheumatism and lumbago. The claimant urges readers to obtain an 85 cent bottle to wake up feeling well quickly.
Balmoral Castle Improves Comfort Since Victoria’s Era
The article notes Balmoral has become more comfortable since Queen Victoria’s time with Edwardian improvements and Queen Mary’s handling of castle issues. It says the royal family and staff are as settled in Balmoral as in other residences, and mentions the Prince of Wales rarely visits due to lack of interest in faling or shooting. A Scotsman was told guests would bring a golden present at a wedding and he brought a goldfish.
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Queen Victoria
Balmoral Castle
Edward
Queen Mary
Balmoral
Prince of Wales
Ile
London
Gideon’s Army Reduced to Courage in Battle
A devotional lesson notes Gideon削ising to faced Midianites with a small contingent, two thirds of the warriors withdrawing. It argues God uses courageous hearts, as cowards are pruned from the field, and compares this to modern church battles where fear still weakens resolve.
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Gideon
Gilboa
Renewal Talks Save Immigrant Travel Rates
Hon Robert Forke, immigration minister, said negotiations with ocean and land transportation firms and governments are nearing renewal of the agreement cutting immigrant transport costs. The pact previously slashed ocean fare to Winnipeg from 90 to 15 and rail fare from 75 to under 25, with similar cuts to Canadian cities. A one year extension to January 1828 is anticipated, ensuring immigration continues at the reduced rates.
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Robt. Forke
Robert Forks
Point of Barkation
Winnipeg
Vanlehine
Forke
Hament
Janary
Wheat pools sell majority of crop under cooperative handling
The Canadian Cooperative Wheat Producers Ltd and regional wheat pools reported that 157,200,009 bushels, or over 52 percent of the crop, were handled by the pools and agencies out of 857,559,637 bushels delivered to all channels. Initial, interim, and final payments totaled $145 per bushel after deductions for freight, elevator, and operating expenses. A stray note mentions a new air rifle and quips about wealth and Eve.
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Poo
Cocoperative Wheat Producers Ltd
Sellin
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Fort William
Migration And The Dole Compare British Settlement Fates
The piece questions emigration to New Zealand or New South Wales versus remaining in England to receive welfare. It argues government allowances keep people in Britain, potentially crowding out settlers from other lands and shaping the world’s future. The tone is reflective and critical of welfare and migration trends.
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New Zealanda
New South Wales
England
la Daily Mall
Mario
Unclear handwritten note on heart spells and nerves
Fragmentary account shows a person named Jenn from Horton Centre describing bad spells with the heart and nervousness. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, with repeated phrases and missing details about events, dates, or outcomes.
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Mra
Jenn
Teal Kg Heart Teal Kg Heart
After bored lines, a fragment notes weight one hundred thirty five pounds and a request for price by Phe T MEburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario. The text is incomplete and reads as a damaged Ottawa style inquiry or advertisement.
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Phe T Meburn Co, Limited
Toronto
Berlin candy stunt disrupts streets with high flights
A Berlin candy company launched aerial chocolate drops about 100 feet high as a publicity stunt. Pedestrians were hit and crowds scattered, prompting police to halt the campaign. The piece notes mixed social commentary and references domestic tensions as part of the era’s tone.
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Berlin
Miers
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Khan
British Museum
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Eoyley
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Sonday
Gideon and the
Lerson
Plato
Eve
Adam
TEAL
Candy Company
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