World Happenings Briefly Told
A digest of international items notes Sir William Mackensie MacKenzie died in London with an English estate valued at £17 000, and Sir William was a former Canadian Northern Railway president. Madrid health officer Dr Julio Brevo discusses disease prevention in American cities during a Canada visit for investigations. An English-born U.S. resident contributed $4 750 to reduce British debt. Kronvrad court reports a Baltic area espionage case involving Commander Klepskot. Canada to host airship mooring tower contracts in South Africa following a British government airship visit. Montreal court finds motorists bear responsibility for crossing accidents at unprotected railroad crossings. three civil actions against the CPR are dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Mackensir
Canadian Northern Railway
Toronto
London
William
Julio Brevo
Madrid
Spain
Risemontha
Canada
England
United States
Kronvrad
Klepskot
Baltic
Bettala
Air Ministry
Waton
South Africa
Justice Demers
Superior Court
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Maskinonge Te
Liver Diet Beneficial for Pernicious Anemia Discussed
At a Toronto convention the Canadian and Ontario Medical Association heard Dr F J Campbell of London Ontario report that feeding liver from beef calves sheep or pigs has proven very successful against pernicious anemia. He noted the disease lasts five to ten years so liver feeding is not a cure though one year of testing showed promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian
Ontario Medical Association
Toronto
F. J. Campbell
London
Ontario
Level crossing safety urged as drivers warned
Pagers warn of many automobile accidents at crossings. Drivers fail to look ahead and cross before trains. Roads Department notes signs placed 300 feet from crossings to alert motorists. Caution and experience help drivers stop and avoid tragedy.
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Langer
Fashion pattern details for Misses and Women dresses
The article describes pattern No 188 for misses and women in sizes 16 18 20 with short and long sleeves, gathered fronts, belts, and buckled bows. It notes yardage requirements 3% yards 29 inch material and 3% inch for short sleeves, priced 20 cents per pattern. A fashion book costs 10 cents.
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View B
View Av
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern No
A Winnipeg newspaper notice lists an ordering guide for patterns. It cites Union at 175 McDermot Ave and references a pattern number for readers seeking fabric or sewing instructions. The item functions as a classified instruction for pattern orders.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canada’s Bisley team sails for England on Cunard Ausonia
Members of the 1927 Canadian Bisley team sailed for England aboard the Cunard moor Ausonia. The photograph’s first row shows Brig-Gen G Daf Scoart, commandant of the team from Vancouver, with adjutant Major J. P. McManne of Belleville Ontario. The group includes W H Wood, B Beaumont of Victoria, Pte Potter, Pte JH Houlden of Hamilton, Set Bunnell of Sussex NB, Cadet 1 J McAvity of St John NB, CQMS A Parnell of Verdun, and 1 3 E Foreman MC. The second row features G Hi Gray, FOS Glass, McCabe, Douglas, Pte RC Stock, and Toronto’s G M Emislie MM. In the back row are Lt Kr Mactregor Onewa CSM, I AL Hawkins, Toronto, and Lt D T Burke.
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Bisley
England
Cunard
Ausonia
G Daf Scoart
Vancouver
J. P. McManne
Balleville
Ontario
W. H Wood
PRCLI
JH. Houlden
Mamilton
Bunnell
Sussex
J. McAvity
St. John
CQMS
A. Parnell
Verdun
E. Foreman
G Hi. Gray
FOS Glass
McCabe
Cpl Douglas
RC. Stock
Toronto
G. M. Emislie
Kr. Mactregor
Onewa
CSM
AL Hawkins
D. T. Burke
Cancer Warning From Dr Robert Bell Prompts Public Inquiry
A 1926 warning by Dr Robert Bell claims cancer is a blood disease rooted in the colon and that surgery, X rays, and radium worsen suffering. The piece notes diet as a preventive factor and condemns laxatives and purgatives, offering a home treatment book and free information via Charles Walter in Ontario, Canada.
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Robert MD. Freps
Volunt
Robert Hell
Robert Bell
Bell
Charles Walter
Brunswick Avenue
Foronte 4
Ontario
Canada
Prace Nt
Mennonites Eye Peace River Homesteads Movement Considered
Mennonite colonists from Manitoba headed to Peace River to study homesteading viability. If plans proceed about 25 000 people may relocate to the Peace River region.
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Peace River
Manitoba
Heroism Rewarded by Science Yet Man Remains Penniless
A veteran Kissinger, once exposed to tropical fever while aiding medical progress, sacrificed health and years in a wheelchair. His wife bore poverty while public praise contrasted with meager aid. The piece contrasts scarce rewards for heroism with generous payouts in sports and entertainment, and notes lingering neglect of heroic medical service.
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Association For the Advancement of
American Associa
John St. Kissinger Kissinger
United States Army
Kiseiager
North
South America
Kissinger
Post Hospital
Columbia Baracks
Quemados
Cuba
Samuel Chosen King by Lot in Old Testament Lesson
Sunday school lesson frames Samuel’s search for a king, noting the use of casting lots in ancient times to discern God's will. It recounts Saul’s selection, the process before the Lord, and Samuel’s proclamation of the chosen one, highlighting obedience, humility, and the people’s reaction.
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Samuels Xeminger
Prinbet Samuel
Mlepab
Hem
Havergal
Samuel
Nuel
Lot
Achon
Tot Josh
Suan
Tenjamin
Maulies
Kish
Saul
God
Construction of a Large Elevator at West Aree Tr Ud
A damaged OCR fragment describes erection of a large elevator near a site called West Aree Tr Ud with concrete storage tanks. It notes adjoining taller structures and deep foot long wilders, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Unclear OCR: Political and Labor Shift References
Fragmentary text describes prejudicial state actions and a call for a vote amid civil unrest. It mentions hand labor being replaced by machinery to meet global demand for five billion matches daily, implying industrial and political tensions with unclear names or dates.
China Faces Slow Population Rise Says New Study
A Chinese government study led by Chanenes Ch. argues China’s population grows very slowly. He notes deaths outpace births, keeping the rate of increase low and near that of France among white nations. The census places China near 525 million, with death rates cited as the main factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Sears
Mr Chang
France
Stained Glass Window Gift by Indian Christians at Melak Church
In Melak Hyderabad India two Christian churches serve over 60000 Indian Christians led by Rev. Cow Posnett of the Wesleyan mission. Indian Christians funded a window by Frank Salisbury depicting the Ascension to beautify their central worship place, aiming for church beauty on par with mosques or temples.
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India
Melak
Hyderabad
Cow. Posnett
Frank
Salisburtish
Mr. Sailabury
Canadians Change Travel Trend Reverses to U S
Records at the Rock Island port show returning Canadian households now moving northward, reversing last year’s southbound pattern. Enquiries indicate many are returning to the regions they left, reflecting a notable shift in early summer travel.
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Rock Island
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Casa Bibitto
Prince of Wales
British Columbia
New York
British Museum
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
Oxford
Voy
Willam the Conqueror
ESC
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