World Happenings Briefly Told
Vancouver BC under serious consideration for next 50 000 dollar Wrigley marathon swim. Wood Hughes, director of the event, announced. The Daily Mail says Crecho Slovakian minister of the Interior refused Leon Trotzky passport visa to enter War country. Canton reports say Nationalist government at Nankington may launch a military campaign. House of Commons committee approves added penalties for drug trafficking under Opium and Narcotic Drugs Act. About 35 000 bushels of seed graded and sealed since Saskatoon operation began. Imperial wireless and cable conference recommendations broadly accepted by governments including Canada. Toronto council approves memorial designs for Sir Adam Beck costing up to 25 000 dollars to be bronze statue on University Avenue. Nobody ever has to take a tonic to create an appetite for flattery.
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Vancouver
Fiwood Hughes
Daily Mail
London
Eng
Te Crecho
Leon Trotzky
Canton
Nankington
House of Commons
Dominion Seed Branch
Department of Agriculture
Saskatoon
Productivity Of Mosquitoes Lone Mosquito Reprodu: ions Yearly
Scientist Dr Thomas Headlee, head of New Jersey agricultural experiment station, stated at the annual Sos Sersey Mosquito Exterminations convention that a lone female mosquito yields about 150.575 billion offspring yearly. He noted only 79.9735 billion are pests as most offspring are non biting males.
Dress pattern for one piece child’s dress and bloomers
Wanipeg Newspaper describes Pattern No 362 for small girls ages 2, 4, 6 featuring a one piece dress with shirred shoulders and scalloped deckline, plus full bloomers with elastic. Various fabric options and color sketches listed, pattern price 25 cents with an extra 19 cents for the Fashion Magazine.
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Paris
Britain's Wheat Market Valuable To Canada Capers Revealed
Ottawa reports show Britain's demand for Canadian wheat is twice as valuable as all other export markets combined. Even if Britain restricts imports, Canada would still find buyers for its wheat elsewhere. A tariff by Britain could threaten this key outlet, making Great Britain Canada’s premier market for surplus wheat.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
Stante
Ott
Lartain
Europe
Britain
Canada
Heart Trouble Patient Notices Numb Hands and Cold Feet
Mrs. Win. Fowler of Auburn Ontario reports long heart and nerve trouble with frequent numbness and cold extremities. She tried doctors medicine for a time but saw little benefit.
Milburn Co. Drug Ad Seeks Direct Sale Clarification
An old advertisement by Milburn Co. caused confusion as it urged immediate use of a product while denying any retail sales through druggists. The notice suggests the firm aimed for direct distribution and faced questions about compliance and distribution channels.
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T. Milburn Co
Dirigible Flight Delayed as R-100 Schedule Shifts
The R-100 airship from England to Canada is postponed to late July due to technical improvements. Officials call the mission vital for inter empire communication. a direct Australia route via Canada is not being pursued. Also note asthma remedies touted by Dr. J D Kellogg claim to restore health.
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Canada
England
Department of National Defence
Iials
Australia
Woman Refines Word It In Willesden Court
A Willesden police court scene shows a woman clarifying the use of the word It as applied by a famous novelist. The clerk asks if a man in court is her husband and she answers Yes, sir, that’s it. A philosopher is a man who never feels badly after he has made a fool of himself.
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Willesden
Els
Sunday School Lesson Emphasizes Global Mission
A Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus Christ’s final command to make disciples of all nations, the baptismal formula in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit, and the promise “Lo, I am with you always” as the basis for universal missionary work to spread Christ’s teachings to every creature and corner of the world.
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Christ
Galilee
Jesus
Maltoie D. Babcock
Peter
Thomas
Lord
God
Edison Seen as Happy Through Constant Effort on Birthday
On his eighty second birthday, Mr. Edison told reporters he knows no one who is truly happy unless they have tried hard. He notes his own career shows satisfaction in pursuit and victory, while acknowledging possible imperfect results. The piece frames happiness as action and persistence. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a reliable remedy for worms in children, with potential vomiting as a manifest sign of their thorough work.
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Edlison
Edison
Mr. Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Lovelocks Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Lyneham
Mr and Mrs Lovelock of Lyneham England mark their golden wedding anniversary and recall marrying when he earned 2 50 a week and later saw his pay cut to 2 25 Inspiring tale highlights 19th century hardships and the long arc of work and home life in a small English town
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Mayne
Mr. Lovelock
Lyneham
England
Lovelock
Rail Deal Approvals for Alberta Rail Purchases Sought
Resolution in the House of Commons asks approval of the agreement among the CNR, CPR, and the Province of Alberta for the purchase of Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia railways and related entities. It seeks new incorporation of Northern Alberta Railways Company and Governor-in-Council power to guarantee securities to cover half the purchase and obligations.
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CNR
CPR
Province of
Alberta
Edmonton, Dunvegan and
British Columbia Railways
Central Canada Railwaympany
Central Canada Express Company
Alberta Great Waterways Company
Orie
House of Commons
C. A. Dunning
Puzzle Dialogue From A Shady Deal In A Plain Kitchen
A fragmentary exchange reveals a quirky scene about a man buying a car paying with a piano player, a neighbor state man, and a mother giving tea baking instructions. The dialogue hints at a sarcastic bargain basement mood and social labels among odd characters.
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Satesman
Willia
Wheat gains in reward wheat seen promising in Manitoba
Dominion cerealist 1 TL Newman reports reward wheat holds promise and may surpass Durum in parts of Manitoba. He and provincial agriculturists discussed selecting approved varieties, opposing narrowing choices to those proven superior.
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Manitoba
TL Newman
Dominion
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McArthur Bldg
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Imperial Wireless and Cable Conference
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House of
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Board of Control
Sir Adam Beck
Sir Adam
University Avenue
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Mus
Venema
Ontario
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Winnipeg
Asion
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Patera No
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Dr. Carter
Mala
Carter
Scott
Kiott
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Lessin
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Minard
Want Rail
Wrigley's
Wrigley’s
Spratien
Reward Wheat
United States
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Appleford
Gploford Paper
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Regina
Sask
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