World Happenings Briefly Told From The Turkish Pact To Ocean Depths
The Turkish assembly ratified the pact renouncing war and directed its Washington ambassador to sign. Rev Dr Parkes Cadman invited to speak at Geneva League of Nations conference opening Aug 25. Baldwin says House of Commons will examine 6 year old project for a non party reorganization. A fierce fire in Tavala Constantinople kills several and destroys a thousand buildings. Japan makes narcotics in Korea a government monopoly. Canada aims to secure winter sports for the 1932 Olympics. Betty Scott wins the Victory scholarship at the Royal Institute of British Architects. McGill library gains two valuable Greek manuscripts, one 12th/13th century, another 13th century lectionary. Col Robert Johnson returns home to Chicago after shell shock. Edmonton growth shown by 660 voters 27,000 purchase to 2,500,000 capital with 15,000 subscribers. Vancouver grain exports for 1928 exceed 190,000,000 bushels. Ocean depth averages 12,600 feet.
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Washington
Parkes Cadman
Central Congregational Church
Brooklyn
Geneva
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
English
Tavala i
Constantinople
Japan
League of Nations
Korea
Canada
Toronto
Canadian Olympic Committee
Royal Institute of British Architects
Betty Scott
Kensington
England
Mos
McGill University
Robert Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Going Upstairs Had to Sit Down Breath So Short
The patient recounts episodes of breathlessness and palpitations while climbing stairs, requiring sitting down two or three times. After taking a box, symptoms improved quickly, and after using three more boxes, shortness of breath did not return. The text mentions a medical society and a toxicology note.
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Drogsits
Tame For Expansion to Sheep Industry
Expert AA. MacMillan, chief of the sheep division, says Canada should gradually expand the industry to meet demand through regulated long term marketing. He notes vast growth potential in prairies foothills and B C interior while eastern farms operate far below capable levels.
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Tn Canada
MacMillan
Desinion Livestock Branch
Prairies
British Columbia
Canada
Baby's Own Tablets touted for quick relief of childhood ailments
Advertised remedy claims to banish most minor babyhood complaints by regulating stomach and bowels. It cites Mrs. L. M. Brown of Walton Nova Scotia praising the product and notes sales by medicine dealers or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario at a stated price per box.
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L. M. Brown
Walton
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Baby Layette Garments and Price Details
The notice describes baby layette items Style No 2 including a dies with bish sleeves gertrude petticoat nightgown kimono and bib with optional ruffle. Complete set includes band knitted shirt diapers and materials such as nain sok batistes muslin or cotton crepe. Embroidered touches add a French look and playette priced at 25 cents with blue embroidery 25 cents extra.
How To Order Patterns Worees Winnipeg Notice
An OCR fragment from Winnipeg Union at 413 McDermot Ave notes a pattern ordering tip and quotes a line about introductions. The garbled text suggests a brief human-interest snippet on social greetings and prior familiarity within an urban setting. The readable portion mentions the exchange when meeting someone new and the reaction “Oh, I’ve heard of you very often.”
Inventor Legg Dies at 41 in Wilkins
Joseph Willard Legg, renowned inventor in oscillography, died at 41 in Wilkins. A Westinghouse engineer, he created the portable osiso oscillograph now used to record voice waves for deaf assistance and studies of radio dead spots, nerve responses, music, wells, ships, trains, and heart activity.
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Legg
Wilkinson
Joseph Willard Legs
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
Perons
Richard E. Byrd
Flu remedies and odd notes from a vintage page
A vintage page mixes medical patter with quirky items: Catarrhozone vapor touted as a cheap germ killer for homes and children, Alberta poultry revenues rising from 2.25 million in 1923 to 10.993 million in 1927, Miller's Worm Powders advertised for stomach worms, a New York sculptress turning cheese into horse sculptures, and a note that scientists claim the earth cools two degrees every sixteen million years.
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Alberta
Poultry Commissioner For
Devotional Psalm and Bible Reference Fragment
A compact religious fragment lists verses from Psalms, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Kings, Nehemiah, Luke, Acts, and Timothy. It presents devotional reading references with attendant chapter and verse ranges, resembling a church or devotional card.
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Neheman
The Scriptures and the Christian Church Text
Excerpt reviews Psalmist verses on the scriptures as the law of Jehovah and the Bible’s broader scope through the Christian Church. It discusses the fear of the Lord as obedience and inspiration, praising Scripture’s enrichening, warning power, and healthful guidance for life.
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George ‘Adam Smith
Royal Bank of Canada reports record assets and profits
The Royal Bank of Canada annual meeting announced a historic year with record assets and credits. President Herbert noted Canada US trade imbalances and urged policy prudence while highlighting mergers, new industries, and strong bank loans with liquidated securities. He warned tariff increases could curb prosperity and stressed building reserves for tougher times.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
United States
Lir Herbert
Neil
Training For The Blind Need For More Varied Occupations
Major A N Timmins of the Canadian National Institute of the Blind urged varied training for the blind at a Regina meeting. He said many could work beyond broom and reed items and that in Saskatchewan about 150 blind could earn a living. Sales by the blind exceeded $100,000 in 1923 in the province, with broom sales a portion of the total. Nationwide and Newfoundland sales reached about one million dollars.
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Timmins
Dominion
A. N. Timmins
Canadian National Institute of the Blind
Regina
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland
Rural Credits Boards to Be Organized in Provinces
After the federal Rural Credits Act completion, provincial boards will be formed in six provinces. The federal board will appoint members from provincial name lists, with Finance Minister Robb urging early action. A proclamation will launch operations and a $5,000 fund will support farmers through a revolving loan system.
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Federal Rural Credits Board
Federal Board
Fon. J. A. Robb
Finance
Robb W
Strange Society of Budapest Wives Forms Gambler Union
A Budapest group formed by wives of gamblers aims to curb gambling losses. The anonymous union plans to lobby parliament and urge the interior minister to address the tragic family consequences of gambling clubs. The organizer is a widow whose husband killed himself after forgery to cover debts.
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Budapest
Danube
Germany Turns to Douglas Fir for German Market
Article notes Germany increasingly buys Douglas fir for its quality and strength, replacing pitch and pipe wood as prices rise, facing competition from Washington and Oregon. It covers uses in interior finishing, decking, deck boards, plywood, and logs, with price competition shaping imports. Also includes an asthma remedy advertisement urging early use to prevent long-term bronchial grip.
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Washington
Oregon
Roofs Made Beautiful in Modern Architecture
Roofs evolve from rain protection to visual art as air travel grows. Architects study this development, arguing the roof’s beauty is proved by what viewers see. Some motorists drive carelessly, seeming eager for quick accidents.
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Christ
F. B. Meyer
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Royal Bank Annual Meeting
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