World Happenings Briefly Told
Slavery has almost ceased a Dur na the Governor informs the Viceroy of India. Debits offees fo the Metropolitan Deliding in Ottawa. Captain Montague White Fraser, veteran of the South African War, dead at Vancouver. Revised 1926 Canadian auto stats show 204,727 motor cars produced, up 36 percent. Judge Jax Flynn, former Quebec Premier, ill. Independent Brewer Co. Ltd to open Calgary factory by Sept 1, 100 workers, capital $250,000, federal charter. D. R Poole becomes secretary of National Boys’ Work board. Dr. Abraham Zingher, famed bacteriologist, died in New York during diphtheria research. Canada to be represented at Geneva on naval disarmament by Ernest Lapointe and W. A. Riddell. Lapointe returns via Suez from Australia’s capital opening. Agriculture lifts embargo on cattle from England after foot and mouth disease. Jersey cattle sale at Trenton, NJ, sees record price of $3,800 for a Brampton Ont. four-year-old heifer. another Brampton cow sells to Ohio buyer for $1,659.
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India
United States
Ottawa
Montague White Fraser
Rnwm Bt
Vancouver
Jax Flynn
Quebec
Court of ‘S Dench
Quezan
Bieeult Co. Ltd
Calgary
D. R Poole
Manitoba Boys’ Work Board
Na Onal Boys’ Work Board
Tm.c.a
Canada
Abraham Zingher
New York
Geneva
Ernest Lapointe
W. A. Riddell
Lapointe
Australia
Canberra
Trenton
Jersey
BH. Bell and Son
Prampton
Ont
Brampton
John Lee
Ohio
Complete Restoration of Rheims Cathedral
After thirteen years of silence the Cathedral of Rheims restoration ends. Three 1914 dates mark its tragedy with German bell impact, a last Mass under Joan of Arc's arches, and the roof fire that melted 400 tons of lead. The completed building's keys are handed to Cardinal Lacon, Archbishop of Rheims.
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Cathedral of
Rheims
France
Joan of Arc
Cardinal Lacon
Rhema
Plans for Russian Aviators Five Long Flights
Plans by the Society for the Development of Aviation and Chemical Industry in Russia include five long flights. A Soviet plane will attempt routes within Russia and then Stockholm Copenhagen Berlin Paris Prague Vienna and back to Moscow. The program envisions Moscow to the Far East and mentions Australian artesian wells and a booming artesian belt.
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Society For the Development of Aviation and Chemcal
Russia
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Berlin
Paris
Prague
Vienna
Moscow
Far East
Fashion patterns and transfer design offer affordable sewing
A vintage advertisement notes one piece and coverall patterns with square or Wahaped necks and embroidered pockets. It lists pattern No 2599 sizes 1 2 years with yardage details and No 1168 Transfer Design at 25 cents. The Sewing Book and price list promise easy home clothing from minimal tools.
Source of Chinese Munition Reveals Global Arms Links
The article reports on international arms flows to Chinese factions in 1923 including Germany Norway Italy United States France and Great Britain. It notes British noninvolvement while American and other nations supplied munitions and aircraft, urging tightened arms traffic controls and a revived Arms Traffic Convention.
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Britain
Bastia
Yangtse
Michael Borodin
China
Hankow
New Athenaeuma
London
England
Kay
Germany
Norway
Traffe
Italy
United States
Cantonree
France
Great Britain
Nanking
St Thomas
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
Pattern orders offered through the Winnipeg newspaper union at 175 McDermot Ave. The notice lists mailing address guidance and contact for pattern requests.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipes
Hog shipments rise as trucking speeds market access
Trucking from marketing centres into the country increases hog deliveries to stockyards and packing houses. Erle D. McGreer notes at Eastern Ontario swine meetings that rapid on farm observation improves hog grades and elevates the share of hogs sent to market.
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Grace Weil
Alten
Ontario
Erle D. McGreer
Kingston
Jubilee stamps mark Dominion Diamond Jubilee celebration
Postmaster General Venlot announces a special stamp series to honor the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. The larger stamps depict Dominion development, transport expansion, and various national industries and resources, aimed at philatelists and the public alike. Tom and Henry humorous exchange closes the clipping.
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Venlot
Employment in Canada Reaches Post 1920 High in May
May 1 payrolls from 5 948 firms show 30 850 people employed the highest level since 1920 when records began. Manufacturing, construction and transport led gains with notable rises in trade, services and communication though farmers are not included in official figures.
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Canada
Government Bureau of Statistics
Woman radio expert builds thriving Brooklyn business
Miss Harriette F. Quek of Brooklyn started by rebuilding a faulty radio set three years ago. She now runs a full time radio construction and troubleshooting service, erecting aerials and guiding buyers, becoming the city’s only woman radio engineer and one of few in the world. Also includes a note on the origin of the term Humbug.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Harriette F. Quek
Miss Quick
Booklyn
Sunday School Lesson On Living as Pilgrims
Sunday school page discusses 1 Peter 2:11 17 and Romans 13:10 urging believers to live as temporary residents on earth. It emphasizes pursuing eternal character over worldly gains and resisting fleshly lusts including envy ambition and selfish desire. The text ties behavior to witnessing to Gentiles and honoring God in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Earth
Peters
J. H. Jowett
Christ
J. M Ross
Per Capita Savings Now Seven Times 1900 Total
Figures show per capita savings deposits rise from 33 in 1900 to 152 in 1927 and life insurance from 76 to 520, totaling 752, over seven times the 1900 combined total. League of Nations data list per capita wealth for the United States Britain France and Japan. An offhand line urges vigilance toward enemies offering favors.
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Tople
Canada
League of Nations
United States
Britain
France
Japan
Warn Rural Investors Against High Pressure Stock Promoters
The Toronto Globe cautions West and East readers about aggressive promoters peddling speculative stocks and supposed gold securities. It urges public publicity and consumer vigilance, advising investors to consult reputable brokers or bankers before buying, especially to protect widows and those with limited incomes from gambling on worthless paper.
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Saskatchewan
Toronto Globe
Government Annuity Scheme Gains Dominion Interest
The campaign led by Hon. Peter Heenan has spurred extensive publicity and a flood of inquiries to the Department of Labor. Officials note strong interest across Canada, especially among workers and wage earners, as thrift and old age insurance goals appear within reach.
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Labor
Peter Heenan
Department of Labor
Dominion
Canada
Provincial Premiers Set Fall Ottawa Conference
The conference of provincial premiers will be held in Ottawa in late October or early November. Hon. Lucien Cannon and Hon. Fernand Rinfret announced the plan, with deputy ministers. A definite date will be set after the next deputy heads meeting with Cannon and Kinwset, and agendas will be discussed with provincial governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Vivelai
Cordage Plant Rail Move Affects Portage La Prairie Route
A Manitoba Cordage plant cord moved over Canadian Pacific lines on May 10 to the T Faton Co Ltd Tribune and Manitoba Cordage Co in Winnipeg. The report notes a lower race but cites disciplined handling amidst the transfer.
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Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Canadian Pacific Lines
T. Faton Co., Ltd
The
Tribune
Manitoba Cordage Company
Winnipeg
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Department of Agriculture
Rheims Cathedral
Queensland
Austra
Argentina
Tom
Henry
BW. Ball
Caadian National Telegraphs
Western Lines
Ball
Port Arthur
Pacific Coast
Samen IL
Ane
Robert Borden
Labor Department
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