World Happenings From The Dominion News Briefs
Preparatory commission for a sarmament conference to meet in Geneva on April 15. Dr J D Mackean former premier of British Columbia takes post in Ottawa finances. Lawrence Bonnycastle named Manitoba Rhodes scholar 1929. Kipling birthdays noted. Portes Gil hopes prohibition education reduces alcohol use in Mexico. Montreal exports grain record 202,575,931 bushels in 1928 up 17,108,544 from 1927. New gas discovered by London chemist Futton Jones deemed instantly lethal. Two CP steamers ordered in London for Vancouver Victoria night service delivering 55 beds each. Dominion Rifle Association Lewis gun winner from Governor General's Foot Guards Ottawa.
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Geneva
J.D. Mackean
British Columbia
Department of Finances
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Lawrence Bonnycastle
Manitoba
R. Dyborski
Poland
Modern Language Association
Toronto
Rudyard Kipling
Batesmoan
Emillio Portes Gil Beeves
Mexico
Montreal
London
Futton Jones
Jones
Canadian Pacific Steamship
Vancouver
Victoria
Dominion of Canad
Governor-Generals Foot Guards
Dominion
Greatest Year in British Columbia Driven by Four Industries
The 1928 British Columbia economy showed a combined output across lumbering agriculture mining and fishing surpassing 251 million dollars, a rise of about 8.98 million over 1927 with lumber possibly boosting final figures. A Houston Texas sign derisively frames road safety, while Arctic copper ore deposits in northern Canada hint at a future wealth potential despite current inaccessibility.
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Arctic
Canada
Maritime Frov Quarries Supplied Grindstones and Pulpstones
The text notes about seventy quarries in the Maritime Frov region supplied grindstones and pulpstones, indicating a significant local quarrying activity.
Vancouver Captain Vancouver Statue Plan Takes Shape
Vancouver architects and civic leaders propose a memorial statue to Captain Vancouver in the harbor area. The plan aims for a landmark that honors founding mariners and marks the harbor entrance as a beacon for ships by day and night.
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Vancouver
United States
Mexican reporters carry pistols in newsroom culture
In a Mexican paper office reporters routinely wear pistols and belts. many carry firearms even when off duty or abroad at night. The piece notes most men of the profession are armed, with arms common among journalists who work late or travel, reflecting a culture of self protection.
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United States
Fashion notes on velvet fabrics and wrap skirts
A fragmented fashion item description outlines sheer rayon printed velvet in harvest brown, crepe and georgette materials, and skirts with diagonal openings and trimmed sleeves. Mentions multiple fabric types, colors, and sizes, plus a 23 cent price reference and wrap coats.
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Gimcs
Ferncens
How To Order Patterns earess Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern ordering guidance appears from Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 378 McDermot Ave. The note lists Pattern No. but the remainder is unreadable in the supplied text. It preserves a place address and reference to a pattern numbering system.
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Earess
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan Lignite Plant: British Funds Back New Fuel Study
After years and over 1 million spent on equipment and trials in Saskatchewan, a government backed plan to produce lignite fuel advances with Manitoba and federal support shrinking. A British capital infusion pledges further work and a potential one dollar transfer to take over the plant if successful. An Irish chemist leads the effort with a new type of briquette hailed as a success. The piece notes widespread reading and literacy issues amid broader industrial milestones.
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Sackatchewan
Canada
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Eru
Peasants Detained at Polish Russian Frontier
Reports say frontier guards in Poland arrest starving Russian peasants who seek flour and fats. The peasants claim hunger in Russia drives them to cross for food, while Soviet authorities deny permission and fear loss of government credibility. Also noted: over two million fir trees are used every Christmas in the British Isles.
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Poland
Russia
British Isles
Agronomy Society Elects Officers at Saskatoon Meeting
Agronomists elected Dr. J. B. Harrington of the University of Saskatchewan as president for the season. Secretary treasurer is Dr. O. S. Ramont from the University of Alberta with other officers including B. M. Smonds and Dr. R. Newton. Honorary presidents are W. C. Murra, J. A. McLean, and Dr. R. Wallace from the three universities.
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Saskatoon
J. B. Harrington
University of
Saskatchewan
J. A. McLean
University of Manitoba
R . Wallace
University of Alberta
Improvement Shown In Employment Situation December Records Best On Record
December employment slightly contracted from the prior month but remained better than any previous December. The Dominion bureau reports data from 50 firms employing 981,723 persons, with an index of 1167 versus 119.1 for November and 103.8 for December 1.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canadian cattle shipment to Australia sparks industry ties
A convoy of 23 Aberdeen Angus cattle left Brandon aboard the oil ship Huraki bound for Sydney, government and private buyers in New South Wales purchasing 24 animals. Led by J D McGregor, the herd showcases Glenurnock bloodlines and famed sires, with 16,000 pounds of oats and 12 tons of hay aboard for the long voyage.
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J. A. McGregor
Brandon
Austrayia
Vancouver
Sydney
Australia
James D. McGregor
Brandor
Manitoba
Great Dominion
Equator
Government of New South Wales
G. W. Mackey
Hemsby
Glencarnock Farms
Government of
New Sout Wales
New So Wales
C. G. Grant
Campbell
Branton
Great
South America
Sir Campbell
McGregor
Elba Erica
Miss Burgess
Elsa
Edica
Georgina
Glencarnock
Edward
Furotas
Evreux
Harviestoun
Enjoinder
Glenarnock
Pride
Homer
Sir Leary
Meadowbrook
Cave
New South Wales
C. G. F. Grant
Canada
J. D. McGregor
Man
Mr. McGregor
Landing Device For Planes Tests In Ottawa
The article discusses developing an efficient landing device combining skis and wheels. Ottawa tests several forms as engineers seek a Canadian-specific solution, noting difficulties landing without skis after arrivals on long routes. Air officials cite impact on air mail routes between Toronto, Montreal, and the Maritimes.
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Governmnt Aeronautical Engineers
Ottawa
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Maritimes
Sunday School Lesson January 13 Golden Text and References
Sunday School lesson outlines Genesis 3 1 24 Romans Mark and John passages with devotional reading Psalm 51 1 10. The golden text from 1 John 1 8 2 9 emphasizes confession of sins and forgiveness.
Explanations on God as Light and Moral Walk
A compact religious reflection discusses God as light and love, ethical perfection over intellectual illumination. It notes fellowship with God through walking in the light and contrasts sin with moral unity, citing John 1 reflection and quotations from A Plummer and Charles Wesley.
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John
Christ
God
A. Plummer
A. Plum
Jesus
Charles Wesley
Ambiguous Exchange About Mrs Peckum and Salary
A cryptic dialogue references Mrs Peckum described as remarkable with a large salary earned by her husband. The exchange touches on marriage, money, and daily life puzzles with an ironic tone. Mentions of travel, darning socks, and a humorous riddle about days of the week appear in the fragmentary pages.
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Britfly
IC. Industries
Houston
Texas
Angier
Gemutliche Sachse
Jax
Agronomists
Nmanser
Jim
Ogies
Gaies
Yverdon
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