World Happenings Briefly Told From The Era
A compact roundup reports on Belgian army cuts, Emperor Yoshinito funeral costs, a Canadian company incorporation, Alberta Wheat Pool contracts, Northern Canada wheat sample quality, and Osborne College becoming an emigration training hub under YMCA and Empire Settlement. The items sketch postwar shifts in military, royal, economic, and migration policy with multiple named places and entities.
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Prince Rupert
Alberta Wheat Pool
Northern Canada
Osborne Col
Dominions
Ymca Migration Apartment
Church of England Council For
Empire Settlement
Ife
Dominione
Debates on World War Responsibility and League of Nations
A discussion cites German Foreign Minister Stresemann and U S voices on the League of Nations as a solution to prevent a second great war. It argues Germany blocked Grey's 1914 conference plan and questions American views that the league merely causes trouble. The piece reflects on the costly lesson of the war and the need for accountability.
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League of Nations
Washington
Siresemnann
Germany
Stresemann
Sly Edward Grex
League
Geneva
Buresemann Feees
Hearst
Grey
First Duty of Newspaper
A newspaper must gather news without tainting or misrepresenting the facts. Comment is free, but facts are sacred and the supply must remain unclouded in presentation.
Warm Clothing and Comfort on Cold Days
A fragmented discussion explains how clothing regulates warmth by trapping air and fitting to the body. It contrasts tight and loose garments, noting that medium to loose layers can feel warmer and that barriers and ventilation affect warmth.
Have To Be Linguists Telephone Operators in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem, telephone operators must master eleven languages to connect calls. The Telegraph and Telephone Journal notes Palestine uses English Arabic and Hebrew officially, plus several other languages like French and Russian, with local exchanges handling multilingual service despite limited phrasing in the source.
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Jerusalem
Telegraph and Telephone Journal
J. M. Smith
Palestine
Scheel Smartness for the Young Girl Frock Pattern
A fashion note describes a school frock with contrasting collar cuffs and belt, a side plait detail, plain back, and buttoned belt plaits. No 1307 fits ages 6 to 14, requires 2 1/2 yards of 38 inch material plus contrast in isle of smart apparel. The book offers patterns from style centers at 10 cents per copy.
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Scheel
Elea
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A concise guide from the Winnipeg union office lists steps to order sewing patterns. It notes mailing address M15 McDermot Ave and provides contact details for pattern requests through the local newspaper office.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipes
Wheat Prices And Their Lesson From History
The article surveys long term wheat price trends from medieval Britain to 1920s, noting price highs, the impact of global expansion on supply, and the shift toward higher modern prices. It argues wheat remains central to future food value, urges expanded Canadian farming, and links prosperity to balanced agriculture. It weaves in anecdotes about royal flowers and cultural quips to illustrate era contrasts.
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Humar
Atralia
Liverpool
Canada
Eight Convincing Reasons For Advertising
An eight point enumeration from Kingston Whig St that praises newspaper advertising as vital to local trade. It argues reach, cost efficiency, immediate impact, flexibility, market coverage, dealer goodwill, feedback on campaigns, and ability to smooth seasonal sales especially through Christmas boosts.
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Southern
Kingston Whig
Dundalk isolation hospital dismantled after never being used
A derelict Dundalk County Ireland hospital that never opened is to be dismantled and moved. Officials note prior plans for a contagious disease isolation facility faced missteps and public concern, with harbor activities and a mistaken signal contributing to fears.
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Dundalk
Ireland
Dundall Co
Louth
Conchisio
American Slang Noted In Christus Of Passion Play
Professor C H Con ley of Wesleyan University comments on Anton Lang known as Christus at Oderammerzau using vivid American slang phrases he picked up in the United States. Lang spoke English well yet delighted in colloquial American expressions during last summer's visit.
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Americas
Anton Lang
Christus
Oderammerzau
C.H. Conley
Wesleyan University
Lang
The Standard of Christian Love Devotional Summary
Sunday school text discusses loving enemies with a supernatural Christian love, citing Matthew Luke and Expositor's Greek Testament. It emphasizes reframing misfortune to see others’ defects with empathy, urging practice of brotherly love despite provocations.
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Mator Jesus
Yenge
Chen
Prancis de Sales
Great Britain's Health Program Brings Results
Britain’s public health program yields longer life among English speaking peoples while New Zealand shows the highest life expectancy. Australia and Scandinavian nations also show strong birth-life metrics, with India at the bottom of life expectancy.
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Great Britain
Britain
New Zealand
Australia
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
United States
India
The Paying Industry of Pins and Sewers
A historical note explains pins flood urban sewers as cheap items quickly lost or discarded. It describes vast factory outputs from tiny to large pins, all made by automatic machines, producing countless items that flow through sewer systems.
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Naturaliste
Flying Flat to be tested off English coast by famed pilot
Captain F T Courtney will test the giant seaplane Flying Flat off England's coast. The craft matches a ship in size and will house a kitchen sleeping quarters and living rooms. A crew of five operates it including a man who serves as cook clerk and mechanic.
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England
F. T. Courtney
Cook
Louseman
Mechante
Indoor plants benefit from higher winter humidity
Increasing indoor air moisture in winter helps plants avoid drought stress and wilting. Higher humidity supports leaf turgor, reduces rapid water loss, and can improve overall plant vigor during cold months.
Muskrats a Nuisance In Czecho-Slovakia
A historical note describes muskrats spreading from Austria Hungary era estates into Bohemia and Moravia, then Saxony and Prague homes. The influx alarmed officials as muskrats damage dams ponds and riverbanks, threaten fish spawning, and move toward Berlin, prompting appeals for action.
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Australia
Dabersia
Austria
Lovakia
Rmac
I District
Collor de Mansfeld
Ater
United States
Lund
Prague
Graka
Ing Exes
Minter
Berlin
Pavaria
Saxony
Telia
Foreigners in France Make Up One Twentieth Population
A historic report states foreigners account for about one twentieth of France’s population. It notes a concentration in Alpine coastal regions near Mentone and nearby Rhone delta areas, with Italians forming a large minority among residents in those districts.
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France
Lat
He Ohanty Boo
Alps Maritime Provinee
Nlew
Mentone
Culture In New York Shows Theaters Struggle To Reach Many
Culture in New York remains vibrant with numerous theatres, yet only a small minority can regularly access the rich drama scene. The city’s world class facilities would be insufficient without broad engagement and support.
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New York
Europe
Heart Ailment Description From Mrs iG Mail
A fragment notes Mrs iG Mail of Boston describes spells of heart trouble believed caused by nervousness. She mentions seeking relief after trying various remedies until urged to obtain a box of medicine.
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Scotts
CETL
Sure Mason
George
Yoshinito
Verwoo! 04 Co
Dominion
Verwoo
Wremant
Leon
Queen Victoria
David Puerstenbere
Philadelphia
Sue
Ne Tees
Soekuays
Otter
Clyde
Polly
Inard
Czecho-Slovakia
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