World Happenings Briefly Told
Production of automobiles in Idaho in November totaled 6 617 cars the lowest monthly total so far this year The Canadian Government seeks authority to purchase two modern destroyers for delivery in three years Soviet flag raised over the former Soviet consulate in Shanghai December 24 and Soviet activity in Nationalist China ends Direct Canada United States telegraph service to link Vancouver and Calgary by spring 1928 Extreme famine looms in Shantung and northern China Canada sells tobacco to Bacco export 1927 Ottawa report US patent issued to James Fleming for road machine North Dakota seeks Marquis seed wheat from Canada Mussolini raises extra survivors of Garibaldi census bureau projects New York population to exceed six million Rheumatic pains treated with Dr Thomas Electric Oil.
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Iada
Noverster
Russia
Shanghai
China
Vancouver
Calgary
British Columbia Telephone Company
Alberta Feroment
Shantung
Chihis
Washington, DC
United States
North Dakota
Canada
Italy
Mussolini
Garibaldi
Census
New York
King Paad of Egypt Heads European Visit
King Paad arrives in Europe with a large retinue of officials including a chamberlain, food tester, chemist, barber, valet, and three butlers. The note also references the Jontan as a crooked stream and compares White River Arkansas’s 1,200 mile path to a 30 mile distance.
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Paad
Egypt
Europe
Butt
White River
Arkansas
Woman's Wisdom Ringwoa and Dr Perce's Favor
A fragmentary notice touts a medical remedy attributed to Dr. Perce that purportedly strengthens a pregnant mother and reduces suffering. It mentions a mother and two children and portrays the remedy as bringing health, though the text is garbled.
How To Order Patterns address Winnipes Newspaper Calon
Patterns ordering details from Winnipes newspaper notice list an address at 175 McDermot Ave Winsizeg Pattern Ko. It outlines how readers can request designs and accompanying pattern materials through postal or local order channels.
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Winnipes
Calon
McDermot Ave
Winsizeg
Inventions Sought in London What The Times Reports
The Times notes readers suggest ideas for a patent office catalog of wanted inventions. Proposals include an unbreakable shoe lace a pocket sized folding umbrella a vacuum cleaner for chimneys and a device to remove poisonous gases.
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London
Grace Webster Leads Texas Wheat Growers Market Push
Texan wheat growers chose four women to market grain with Miss Grace Webster guiding the cooperative effort. Websters, secretary and treasurer of the Texas Wheat Growers Association, oversaw vast wheat movements and millions in value, expanding to other grains. Her age is noted as early thirties.
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Texas
Grace Webster
Texas Wheat Growtr! Association
Miss Webster
Smart stylish dress pattern with matching materials
The article describes a tailored dress pattern No 1669 with box-pleat fronts, joined bodice, and long shaped cuffed sleeves. Sizes 16, 18, 20 offered. size 18 requires 3 yards of 54 inch fabric or 24 yards of 44 inch fabric. extra yardage for contrasting material. Pattern price 20 cents and Fashion Book price 10 cents.
Alaska Map Reveals New River Lake and Active Volcano
An Alaska expedition led by a geologist group mapped 2000 square miles in the Alaska range uncovering Chatkatehatna river and a 1160 square mile basin. They named a potential lake Chakechamna, with a 15 mph current and surrounding rugged, perpetually snowy peaks. A steaming summit plume was observed atop the highest peak.
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Alaska
United 8
Jeological Vey
Alaska Range
R. C
Chatkatehatna
Dea
Capps
Byrd outlines Antarctic exploration plan with Arctic support
Commander Byrd revealed to the National Society in Washington his plan to explore a vast South Polar territory. He will be accompanied by comrades and 12 Arctic experts aboard a reinforced ship to the Ross Barrier base. The expedition will establish up to 100 mile spaced bases and use six cranky motor toboggans and dog teams. Mapping planes will cover the continent at 100 miles per hour.
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Filer
Weharé E. Byrd
Unitedtates
National Society
Washington
Great Ross Barrier
Antarctic
France to unveil major new submarine force
France lays keel on a 3,000 ton monster submarine designed as an undersea cruiser. The craft aims to cruise long distances without surfacing and to rival surface battleships in strength. Experts note France will close the gap with the United States and Britain as its fleet ages and expands.
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France
United States
Great Britain
Craser
Italy
Mediterranean
North Sea
Channel
Atlantic
Britain and Italy Withdraw From Schnei der Cup Seaplane Races
Britain and Italy will not participate in the 1928 Schnei der cup races if other competitors consent. The Air Ministry said the United States, France, and Germany were consulted and supported both the nonparticipation and the plan to hold the races every two years instead of yearly.
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Italy
Great Britain
Air Ministry
Ie Air Ministry
United States
Ger.ornties
Leather Prices Rise in Canada Hit Boots and Export Demand
Leather and hides costs spike by up to 100 percent in Canada, raising prices for about 16 million pairs of boots and shoes. Tan official SP Beal notes declines in leather and sheep purchases as cattle numbers fall by 12 million and sheep/lambs dwindle, forecasting higher leather prices amid export pressure.
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SP. Beal
Toronto Board
Canada
Jesus Reading in Capernum Synagogue Demonstrates Authority
The lesson notes Jesus reading in the Capernum synagogue on a Sabbath. He teaches with authority unlike scribes, asserting truth based on what he has seen and heard, contrasting with rabbinic reliance on established authorities. D. Jones provides reflection on certitude in Christ.
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Jerusalem
Jesus
Capecnaim
Jopan Jesus
Christ
D. Jones
Reward Wheat Gains Attention At Ottawa Farm
New Reward wheat variety developed by the Canadian Government Experimental Farm in Ottawa wins at the Royal Winter Fair. It matures earlier than Marquis but not as early as Garnet, with strong straw, no flour blemish, and unusually high wind and storm resistance. The line shows greater immunity than rivals in ongoing trials.
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Otawa
Reward
Marquis
Garnet
Ottawa
Longevity Of Germs Found Alive After 26 Years In Tube
Experiments by tropical diseases expert Liam Simpson show germs sealed in a test tube 26 years ago from a South African patient remain alive and deadly. A guinea pig inoculated with them died soon after. The germs fed only by agar during their long imprisonment.
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Liam Simpson
Sir Willis
Sir Williamy
Credit Goes To Egyptians for Measuring Earth Surface
Russian scientists completed study of a parchment claimed to reveal Egyptians solving the earth’s surface problem in 1800 B C. The document credits ancient scholars and challenges the view that Archimedes solved the problem, noting a long pursuit of a workable scheme.
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B.C
D. I. Turaleff
Sturve
Achimedes
Cure for Severe Skin Rash with Cura Soap and Ointment
A reader describes painful large pimples spreading from a hand to the face. After trying Cure Soap and Ointment, advised by a friend, the skin heals completely within two weeks.
Justice Plays No Favorites In Courtroom Ruminations
The piece argues justice should be even, noting that no crime warrants favoritism and all defendants deserve fair treatment. It reflects on public perceptions of crime, punishment, and the heavy burden of maintaining order as crowds react to serious events.
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Dockrill
Deslane
Orga Thoriaa
Peor Teall
Ueno
Yiioes
Dularetan
Bo-and-Soo
Kane
Ohene
Frat Geleking
Iran
Faustina
Minard's Lintment Featured In Odd Frostbite Advisory
A fragment mentions Minard's Lintment as a frostbite remedy and references parachute aviators. The text also alludes to people exchanging bras, suggesting a quirky wartime era notice.
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Carter
Department of Trade and Commer Ottawa
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Miz
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Smar Distin
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Florence
Cal
President Coolidge
Black Hills
Rus'a
Buenos Aires
Argentinas
Britain
Paria
Pansy
Minard
Minard's
Liniment
Jesus and the Sick
Cuthura
Justice
Pine Uying
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