World happenings briefed from distant posts and plans
Reports describe British Empire Exhibition voyages to West Africa and the Gold Coast, German rail movements in transit, Poland’s declining offers, and a Vancouver firm awarded substructure work for Woodward crater. Canada’s Port of White City buyers, and Empire economic notes follow. The Erin battleship sale and breakup near Queensborough are noted, with Melbourne officials promoting land settlement and rheumatism guidance from Vancouver.
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Dominion Construction Company
Vancouver
Canada
British Industries
White City
Londi
First Locomotive Matinee Tribute To Stephenson’s Legacy
A fragmented account recalls George Stephenson as the great English engineer. It mentions a June 24 launch of a steam locomotive by Matthew Murray and the Blenkin engine with three and a half tons or so of weight and fifty passengers aboard, noting public interest and historical significance.
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George Stephenson
Matthew Musray
Triple Crown For Scientist Charles Vainant Receives Paris Honor
Charles Vainant, a distinguished doctor from La Riboisiere Hospital, is awarded the Cravate of the Lesson of Honor and the Carnegie Medal after decades of medical service. He lost the right hand in 1919 but continued to work, undergoing many operations to continue treating patients. This recognition marks a historic honor for a French physician dedicated to his craft despite severe disability.
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Charles Vainant
la Riboisiere
Hotel de Ville
Paris
Carnegie Mery Meda
Cis
Pasir
Vaillant
Ta Ribosiere Hospital
A Mother's Health and Care Relief via Pink Pills
An article argues mothers need support to maintain health amid home duties. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for weakness, headaches, and nervousness, sharing a testimonial from Mrs Riley of Apple Hill about restored energy after six boxes.
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Jetus
Orld
St. Williams
William
Dt Williams
Williams’ Medicine “Co
Brock
Heavy Expenditure For Japan's Military Budget
The Japan War Office allocates most funds to military needs with forty eight percent of the budget flowing to combined military expenses and nine percent to the army when special accounts are included. In comparison Russia spends twenty nine percent on military, Britain sixteen, and the United States less than one hundredth. Japan’s per capita tax for military purposes is thirteen sen per year, about half Britain’s and slightly more than the United States.
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Japanese War Office
Regain Town Held Eighty Years In Tri poli Conflict
In Tri poli fierce fighting between Malian rebels and colonial detachments forced retreat to the south. Rebel forces reportedly invested key districts for eight days before being driven back toward Tripoli and Homs, with improved communications cited between Tripoli and allied lines.
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Tripoli
Neary I
Hons
Homs
Aston
American Buys Alberts Polo Ponies in Record Deal
Mr Priest of New York purchased 37 Alberta raised polo ponies from T B Jenkinson of Cocleane for 18000 dollars in cash. The ponies, sired by thoroughbred Alberta stock, were shipped to Virginia for polo. Minas Liniment advertised.
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Alberta
Priest
New York
T. B. Jenkinson
Cocleane
Virginia
Foundling Heir to Fortune Adopted Daughter of Ars Leeds
A puzzling obituary style notice reports an heir to a fortune, adopted by Mrs Laniss Harishorn, following the foundling story in a tenement hall. An estate valuation is listed between 2,600 and 3,040,000 dollars, with ties to Mr Leeds, a lawyer.
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Laniss Harishorn
Nin
Beauesia
Joy Luise Lee
Leeds
Prin
Anastasia
Genen
Bebe
Dodd's Kidney Pills Boost Rheumatism Sufferer
Michel Bos of Lac Bichemia recalls relief from rheumatism and back pain after using Dodd's Kidney Pills in autumn 1928. He credits improved kidney function with easing uric acid crystallization and urges neighbors to try the remedy for persistent pains.
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Quebec
Dodd
Michel Bos
Household Hints Penouche 2 Gps and Batter Mix
Instructions for a batter with brown sugar milk and vanilla. Mix raisins walnuts and sugar, test with cold water until a hard ball forms, bake in buttered tins. Also a celery and nut relish with mayonnaise served on shredded lettuce and garnished with washed raisins.
California Syrup Sin?up Ad Promotes Laxative Cure
An advertisement touts a laxative syrup as a cure for constipation in children. It urges mothers to give a teaspoonful to cleanse bowels, claiming it removes bile and toxins and promises easy bowel movement.
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Mollers
Haben
Childeen
Bastie
Painting Valued Between Five Thousand and One Thousand Dollars
A man discovered a canvas thought worthless but later identified as a genuine Moriand after cleaning. Local connoisseurs confirmed the attribution and valued the painting from five thousand to one thousand dollars. The finder traveled to New York where experts weighed the estimate.
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Joan Iore
Nui
New York
Danish Serum Institute Announces Manufacturing Advances
The Danish Serum Institute reports a new approach to producing a fourfold improved serum against diphtheria and a method that could enable earlier development. Paris notes a blood serum that has helped control two epidemics in the city. A prime dressing for wounds is discussed, with bolic acid used in factories to treat wounds. Dr Thomas' Electric Mt UI is praised for quick action and safety.
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Sepenhagen
Paris
Thomas
Chamois Leather Misleads in Common Usage
A historical note clarifies that chamois in the mountains differs from the common chamois leather used for gloves and garments. It explains the leather comes from sheep skins processed to yield a soft pliable material. The piece ends with a proverb and a casual mention of a medicinal liniment for coughs and colds.
United Church Movement Aims to Unite Presbyterians and Methodists
Rev. RJ Wilson leads efforts to form a United Church of Canada by uniting Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational churches. He receives leave from Chalmers Church as he argues union can advance Christendom and church vitality without eroding core Presbyterian strength.
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MarBeth
Cire Union
Argentina urged to adjust money claims dispute over exchange rates
The British government seeks settlement with Argentina over a £50 million loan to liquidate US bankers, with the dispute centering on exchange rates. An English postman recalls decades of walking 780 miles, illustrating ongoing memories of the era.
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Argentina
United States
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