World happenings briefly told in a single dispatch
International and domestic notes cover a Canadian doctor earning MCOG in obstetrics and gynecology, settlers moving to northern Saskatchewan near Prince Albert, polar expedition departures from New Zealand, a 1773 French bass in Manitoba, a Yugoslav immigrant in Canada, a man from the Great War dying after a government ID, and remarks on Germany’s war effort. also British rail lore and a Royal Scot returning via ship and railway miles.
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Canada
British College of Oreatetricians and Gynacologists
J. Roms Vant
Edmonton
Saskatchwan
Soldier Settlement Board
Prince Albert
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Lincoln Ellsworth
Pent Balchen
Unites States
Fyers
New Zealand
Wyatt Earp
Antarctic
France
Fin Flon
Manitoba
John Varadi
Jugoslavian
Frank Keyser
War Office
A Duff-Cooper
House of Commons
Britain
London, Midlard and Scottish Railway
Beaverdale
United States
Soviet Debts and Repudiation Highlighted by Roosevelt
The article notes Russia has repudiated more debts than any nation, including $18.75 billion to France and $3.01 billion to Britain. It cites German-linked debts, a Soviet oversue to the United States of about $283 million, and questions whether Washington seeks recognition amid these figures.
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Russia
Roosevelt
France
Britain
Great Britain
Germany
Leering
Russa
United States
Washington
Brandon Sun
Insulin tariff debate linked to chemical status in Britain
Toronto scientists back Prof Robert Robinson as Britain weighs raising tariffs on insulin. If insulin is confirmed a chemical substance, tariffs may jump from 10 to 33 percent. An American firm plans an 1800 foot bridge over the Peatl. a sanctuary for farmingoes in northern Cuba is created by decree.
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Connaught Laboratories
Britain
Toronto
Robert Robinson
Britsh Board of Trade
Wanted One Thousand Co Partners
An advertisement from WT Downey of Brantford Ontario seeks co partners within thirty days. Applies to those willing to cooperate in a dignified, proclimate business. Sample full information 25 cents with refund coupon to insurers.
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Downey
Brantford
Ontario
Practical Not Too Expensive Blouse Pattern
A pattern for a up to date blouse with high neckline and shoulders, fitted waist and hips. Coral pink crepe satin version gains appeal, with decorative button trim. Style No. 478 fits sizes 16 to 42 bust. 2 yards of fabric for size 36. pattern price 20 cents in stamps or coin.
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Paris
Educationalists Convene in Detroit Conference
Prominent Canadian and American educators gather in Detroit for a deep conference. Dr Burgess Johnson of Syracuse University argues figures lie and math is a form of sin. Dr Stephen Leacock of McGill critiques modern higher education as failing to inspire genuine study.
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Canada
Detroit
United States
Burgess Johnson
Syracuse University
National Council of Teachers of English
Stephen Leacock
McGill University
Montreal
Land Tax Bill Shocks Englishman After Melbourne Land Tale
J Moore of Wandsworth pondered a Melbourne land tale from fifty-five years ago. He sent possession papers to the town clerk seeking value estimates. A reply stated the land remained undeveloped and valued at £20, with a land tax bill of £13 15 for 95 years at five shillings annually.
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J. Moore
Wandsworth
Melbourne
Australia
Doukhobor Troubles Linked to Internal Controversy
The annual report by Col J H McMullin, BC provincial police commissioner, notes post Peter Veregin departure no trouble with Doukhobors. It says it is unlikely the leader directed outrages such as nude parades and fires, but sudden calm suggests internal controversy within the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood drove the troubles.
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British Columbia
Christian Communty
Universal Brotherhood
J. H. McMullin
Peter Veregin
Christan Community of Universal Brotherhood
Amusing Hospital Meeting With Duke During Welsh Tour
During the Duke of Gloucester's tour of South Wales coal fields he visited Pontypridd Hospital and spoke with 30 patients including nine year old Teddy Seward. Teddy's birthday matched that of the Prince of Wales and he hoped to meet royalty. He was discharged cured but nurses later admitted him to bed to see the Duke.
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Duke of Gloucester
Pontypridd
Rhonda
South Wales
Teddy Seward
Teddy
Prince of Wales
How To Order Patterns Repaper Unica
A short ad style note lists a Winnipeg address 173 Acbermot Ave and a pattern number. The text remarks independence is not easily attained and suggests harmony through practice in playing second fiddle.
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Repaper Unica
Acbermot Ave
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson December 17 in Acts and Paul
The text discusses Paul’s appeal to Caesar and his two years in a hired house teaching about the Kingdom of God and Jesus. It reflects on Roman Jewish tensions, the difficulty of justice, and the role of public scrutiny in civic life.
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Paul
Rome
Jerusalem
Caesar
Tem
Becausf
Israel
Vin
Jesus
Fien
Sear
Chicago
Neanger
Edward Lard Mila
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Man
James Richardson & Some Ltd
Hamar Schacht
The
Reichstank
Cuba
Artners
Smuia Sae
Ulele
Bill
Doukhobor
B.C
Eee
Pau
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