World Happenings Briefly Told
Prince of Wales visits Vancouver and Victoria as the population of Bimonton is 67083 per the latest city census a drop of 1920. Canadian Telegraph workers seek higher wages through the international union. Colonel Renne plans a Paris flight in 24 hours, possible September launch. Homestead entries in four western provinces total 2261 for five months. Ramsay MacDonald to skip Hudson Day trip. Dunzing to decide travel. Twenty two thousand peonies sent for free distribution to Poland arrive in Liverpool aboard the liner Albertie. A team of girls begin boxing rearrangements of Dutch cargos for 2500 boxes to public bodies nationwide.
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Prince of Wales
Vancouver
Victoria
Bimonton
Figueres
Dominion
Canadian National Telegraph
Internatal
New York Herald Tribune
Alex Rennee
la Escadrille
Paris
Australia
Prince of
Dunzing
Frederick Palmer
Port En Elueer
Pogland
Liverpool
Albertie
London
Zionist delegates back plan to colonize Palestine
At the 71st Canadian Zionists convention in Winnipeg delegates voiced unanimous support for plans to colonize Palestine and restore the native land to Jews. A fund approaching one million dollars was pledged for land purchases, with Canada’s quota set near 200,000 dollars. Ottawa leaders chaired the Canadian council and Haddasah women’s group president helped open the fund drive.
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Inadian Zionists Subccrite Co
Palestine
Winnipeg
Tod
Ias
M. Ussish Hn
Chairrman
World National Fund
Man
Ottawa
Canadian Council
Haddasah
Day of Is Still To Come For Canadians and Farmers
The piece reflects on the uncertain path of modern industry and the farmer's relative independence, suggesting the future may see more reliance on agriculture. It notes the yearly ups and downs of industry and the enduring value of farm life for stability and self sufficiency. It includes reflections on learning from risk and the curiosity of progress.
Weird Mountain Expedition Reaches Edge of Columbia Ice Field
A party led by Alfred II and researchers from the Ame group push into the Columbia ice field edge. They endure blizzard conditions to ascend Mount Stur 11370 feet and reach Mount Kitchener after a lantern guided trek across a fragile tee field.
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Jaaper
Colombia
Alfred
Ame
Theia
Osthemer
Hans Fuhrer
Columbia
Stur
Mount Kitchener
Baby layette pattern saves time and money
Pattern offers complete layette for a new baby with a long dress, nightrobe, shirt, diaper, and wool barrow coat. Includes embroidery, tucks, lace, and buttons. Describes fabric needs and prices. book costs ten cents.
Adgress Winnipeg Newspaper Aston Report
A fragmentary notice mentions legal matters heard by lawyers and a person named Hae Paase, with unclear context and garbled dialogue. The text lacks coherent details, names, dates, or a clear event to accurately summarize.
Relief For Ex Service Men Changes In Regulations Announced
Changes in regulations for ex service men announced from Ottawa by Dr J King will aid many veterans. They include assurance of Last Post Fund burial for indigent ex soldiers and broader pension considerations. A justice department committee will review pensions act revisions, with government planning further steps if needed.
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Ottawa
J King
Department
Department of Justice
Halley and the mystery of comets across the ages
The text recalls Edmund Halley and his pivotal 1682 prediction about a returning comet, noting the enduring questions about how comets begin their journeys and why they behave as if obeying unknown cosmic laws. It frames comets as swift, puzzling travelers challenging astronomers to uncover governing rules.
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Edmund Halley
Idres
Halley
Aith Halley
Wheat Pools appoint agent for South America in Argentina
Western Canadian Wheat Pools establish a selling agency in Argentina with W. J. Jackman named resident representative. He departs for Buenos Aires to set up operations and build a long term link as both countries expand wheat trade. The move follows a prior scouting trip assessing South American conditions.
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W. J. Jackman
Buenos Aitres
Jackson
South America
T 14
London Air Port to Open as City Air Depot
An air harbor is planned for London Ontario after chamber of commerce efforts secured a suitable site near the airport. Within a month the field will be equipped and marked making it a stopping place for planes seeking London as a refueling or resting point.
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Tong
London
Ontario
Chamber of Commerce
McGill Botany Professor Appointed Chief Mycologist in Australia
Dr B T Dickson of McGill University Montreal has been named chief mycologist of the Commonwealth Government’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in Australia. The appointment marks a high among botany scholars transitioning to government research leadership in Canberra.
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Anadian
B. T. Dickson
McGill University
Montreal
Commonwealth
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Australia
Canada’s rich mineral prospects boost global standing
Canada holds vast deposits including Creighton nickel, Frood mine in Ontario, Finn-Fion in Manitoba with near 200 million ore reserves, Sullivan lead zinc, a Galena find on the Ingentus River, northeastern British Columbia, and copper in Rouya, Quebec. Trade with the Orient has nearly doubled in four years.
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Canada
Creighton
Frood
Ontario
Manitoba
Sullivan
Ingentus
Rouya
Quebec
Goliath Versus God In Sunday School Lesson
The lesson centers on the Philistines opposing Israel with Goliath’s challenge. It contrasts human strength with divine protection, noting that victory comes not by physical might but by faith in Jehovah. The article cites biblical passages and highlights David’s reliance on God amid fear.
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Goliath
Oposite
Elan
Israeilies
Israel
Bethlehem
Amit Tel
Becaue
God
David
Hi. Jowett
Continental hotel room faults spark travel gripe
A traveler recounts substandard lodging on the Continent and compares it with English hotels. He notes missing bedding, towels, soap, and water, while praising abundant amenities in Wales and England. The piece cites varying standards across Ireland, Germany, Spain, Scotland, and Switzerland, including heating as a furnishing factor.
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Mig
Athens
London Daily Mail
Wales
North Pole
England
Ireland
Germany
Spain
Scotland
Rapid Progress Of Post Office Progress Adous Increase
The Post Office displays posters tracing sixty years of growth from 17 million letters in 1867 to 575 million in 1927, with parcel handling leaping from 15,060 to 9 million. COD and rural delivery expand, dates note milestones from 1872 to 1926, showing Canada’s mail service modernization and public adoption of new services.
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Montreal Victoria
At Lakes
Rocky Moon
Serview
Americas
The Price of Bureaucracy Luge Annual Expending
A 1920s critic argues government growth intrudes on personal rights and notes a rising payroll. James A. Emery claims during January to March production is absorbed by government, with one recipient per eleven workers and expenditures vast beyond agricultural output, highlighting the national fiscal burden.
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United States
James A. Emery
Natonal Association of Manufacturers
Emery
Amercan In
Christ
Theft, Magazine
Adaptability Key For Travelers Abroad
The New York Herald-Tribune notes that the happiest traveler adapts to local customs and tolerates inconveniences like breakfast staples. It cites travelers who remain serene amid alien usages and quotes Charles on universal differences in thought, followed by a quip from his fiancee about wedding presents.
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France
Spain
New York Herald-Tribune
Oldest Canadian Inhabitant Dies at 112 Near Lake Winnipesage
Mrs. Margaret Thicktoot of Salteaux extraction has died at the Jacksead Mundian Reserve near Lake Winnipesage, age 112. She was widow of Chief Thicktaot, who long aided Christianizing the Salteux. Until recently she retained full faculties.
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Canada
Margaret Thicktoot
Salteaux
Jacksead Mundian Reserve
Lake Winnipes
Ste
Thicktaot
Saltewux Km Tana
Distribution of Trout Fry Across Alberta Rivers
Distributing trout fry to about 185,000 fish placed in North and South Raven rivers and Pratt, Alford and Muskex creeks, tributaries of the Red Deer and Saskatchewan rivers southwest of Edmonton. Hubby marriage to a lottery leads to a humorous exchange about prizes. Some Chinese retain superstitious reverence and remove spectacles, a greeting to social superiors noted.
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Murber
Pratt
Alford
Edmonton
Alberta
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McDermot Ave
MB Murphy
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Hornane
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Maurice Huntingdon Whitely
Ion
Stanley Baldwin
Great Britain
Canadian Pacific Lines
David and Goliath
Continental Hotels
Charles
Witie
Hubby
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