World Happenings Briefly Told
A jumble of short items: Arthur Walkley born in Bristol, died in Minneapolis after bronchial pneumonia. A tin whistle deflects a burglar’s bullet saving a life in New York. Belleville postal order finally cashed after Ottawa authorization. Bishop Ingram spoke on evolution at Michigan, saying no conflict with science. Habeas corpus sent home a Chicago hospital patient baby Desmarres. US labor movement criticizes the Soviet regime as tyranny. Italians’ wives in the US will fill 16 000 immigration quotas for eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Best
Minneapolis
University
Frank A. Ryan
New York
Belleville
Ottawa
Arthur Foley Winnington Ingram
London
University of Michigan
Aussoint
United States
The Opportune Moment For Immigration Effort Oy
The essay argues Canada should launch a large colonization drive while agriculture prospers. It asserts a successful settler is the strongest agent, cites global arable land and population trends, and contends rising European wheat prices will lift Canadian farmers, forecasting lasting agricultural prosperity for Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yelace
Canada
Law of Supply
Europe
Germany to Officially Represent at World Poultry Congress
Germany will participate with official representation at the world poultry congress to be held in Ottawa in 1927, via a cable from Edward Brown, congress president. A Scottish professor, widowed in old age, suddenly announces plans to remarry, blaming Lizzie's death. A hunter apologizes after shooting a husband on a hunting trip, claiming he mistook him for an old bear in Town/Topica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ottawa
Edward Brown
Congress
Lizzie
Diamond Dye Cyclopedia Promises Bright Home Dyes
An advertisement touted Diamond Dyes offering a free Diamond Dye Cyclopedia with color guidance for dyeing fabrics at home. It claimed rich, deep colors and easy results, inviting readers to request the free booklet or write to Diamond Dyes, Dept. Nit, Windor, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Dye Cyclopedia
Nit
Winder
Fashionable gunmetal frock described with size notes
The notice details a stylish gown with a belted waist, closed or V neck collar, gathered shoulders, flare skirt, and cuffed sleeves. It lists pattern No 1222 for women and small men in sizes 16 18 and 18, with material and yardage requirements and the Fashion Book price of ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Woman Quarry Manager Says Quarrying Fascinating Work
Anne Greaves discusses her role as a quarry manager proving women can lead quarries. She notes she directs seams and methods with a foreman and male workers, and mentions her plant producing artificial stone amid rising stone costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Greaves
Firtiate
Mra Greaves
Iaspret
Statesmen urged to curb production of war implements
Sir Oliver Longe appeals to world statesmen to curb growing production of weapons and machines of destruction. He warns about a era like an epoch of Ganges with vast cities overwhelmed, threatening populations including women and children, and even animals, under a return to past ruinous practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Oliver Longe
Oliver
Selon
Prussians Eat Horse Meat Amid Hard Times
Food shortages drive Prussians to eat more horse flesh than in recent history. Officials note the rise is due to economic distress, not preference, with a 20 percent increase this year over 1925. War and scarcity push reliance on equine meat as older supplies run short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Histood
Fuel From Rats To Seeds Oil Extraction Reported
A report notes a shift in fuel production, turning rats into sources and extracting oil from seeds, detailing the evolving pattern in the Agdrese-Winniper area as reported by the Newspaper Union from 178 McDermot Winnipes Nattern Tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agdrese—Winniper Newspaper Union
McDermot Winnipes
Young Canadian Cabinet Claims Record for Age
A youthful cabinet claims the youngest average age since Confederation with eighteen ministers averaging 62 years. Premier Robb is the oldest at 67. Lucien Cannon, aged 39, is noted as three years older than Sir Wilfred Laurier when he formed the Mackenzie cabinet, and six years younger than Charles Hibbert Tupper at Macdonald’s cabinet start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Ouawn Wetter
Robb
Oly
Lucien Cannon
Cannon
Wilfred Caurter
Mackenzie
Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper
Macdonald
New Air Line Opens Berlin to London Daily Service
The first daily air service between Berlin and London began on October 15, operated by the German Luft Hansa. Planes now fly Berlin to Amsterdam and Croydon, with the previous London Berlin route discontinued. The report notes historical air links and references the Great Sphinx of Gizeh in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Lufthansa Line
At Dam
Croydon
Amsterdam
Hridsh
Notable Vessels of Former Days in Montreal Harbor
Montreal shipping men recalled old sailing days as a Snowdrop model and a Cairnesk freighter miniature were presented to the Navy League of Canada on the Cairnesk by the Cairns Line. Col W Gear outlined Canadian trade gains, refrigeration on ships, and coal bunkering challenges amid a May strike. Sam Marrne thanked the donors, praising the League’s Sea Cadets and museum plans, as guests toured the Cairnesk with its 12 officers, 46 men, and advanced radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Navy League of Canada
Cairnesk
Cairn Line
Steaaships, Limited
Navy League
Sam Marrn
Col W. Gear
Robert Reford Co. Linted
League
Milton Hereey
T. W. Harste
T. F. Tribey
Symer
Millett
Port of London Authority
Crows
Port Wards
Uie
Robert Reford Co
Col Gear
Canada
Catrn Line
Thoms: Line
Catra Hoe
Tip
Col. Gear
England
Hamburg
Harris
Mark of Cour
Sam Marrne
Activ League
Tribul Prise
Tawetingsie Line
Dritat
Newcastle
Atlantic
Joshua Named as Moses' Successor and Spiritual Leader
Sunday school lesson reflects on Joshua as Israel’s new leader chosen after Moses. The article notes Joshua’s Spirit filled qualifications, military leadership, and readiness to guide in Canaan, contrasting reliance on human effort with need for divine inspiration. It discusses training, age, and the importance of spiritual power over mere talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Moses
Canaan
Moss
Joshus
Jess
John
J. H. Jowett
Bladder Weakness Gin Pills Offer Quick Relief
A dated advertisement touts Bladder Weakness Gin Pills as soothing kidneys and bladder, easing burning, frequent urination, and deposits. It claims relief for headaches, backache, and kidney pain, offering a 50e box via The National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
Toronto
Canada
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Brivenines
Farape
Cunard Steamship CO. Limited
Main Street
Winnipeg
Man
Leeson-Lineham
6Th Ave
West
Calgary
Atta
Cunard
Anchor-Donaldson
Arthur Bingham Walkley
Elle
Tnes
Deus
Bristol
George Desmarces
Chicago
Breaus
Margaret Desmardes
Russia
Freedom and Democracy
American Federation
New Labor
America
Howe
W. NU
W. Petersen
Gee
le Good Quarry
Nattern No
DODDS
New Air Line
Gizeh
Harma
Sun
Io Manseer
Waly
Witterlane
Strea
Quebec
Sunderland
Calrnesk
Col
W. 1
Ge John T. Berlin
Sam Harris
Milt
Heath
Beare & Erastenia
Send Bee
Bordens Eagle Brand
the Borden Co. Limited
Israel
Leston
Nene
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