World Happenings Briefly Told From Far Abroad
London mourns a 64th birthday, Jugo Slavia and Britain sign a debt settlement of 127508 dollars repaid in 62 annuities starting this year. President Windenware marked by stamp sales profits. diamond rush at Wolverdiend exceeds Grasfontein. Ontario wheat yields 660 bu from 13 acres. Sixteen pneumonia deaths in an immigrant steamer epidemic. Capetown’s Lemieux to govern Cumberland Sound Islands. Canada’s Speaker Vemleas backs a transatlantic flight bid with a New York paper. Road surveys ordered between Prince George and the mountains for future travel needs.
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London
Suckholm
Sweden
Opten
Great Britain
Jago-Blavia
Windenware
Wolverdiend
Transeal
Grasfontein
Johannesburg Corsponden
Merkham
Ontario
St Iver
Dawson
Frinidad
Capetown
Lemieux
Cumberland Sound
Baffie Island
Franklin Distrect
Nortwest Territories
Rodolphe Vemleas
1 of Commons
Canada
Ha (Percy
Prince George
Oun
Alberta
Vabue Works Department
North Thompson River
Tribute to Mr Baldwin amid national labor strife
A Ottawa Journal summary notes a prominent figure praising Mr Baldwin for his steady leadership during the General Strike. The critique of militant Labor Party doctrines and his defense of British workers underscores a national temper in troubled times.
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Baldwin
Great Britain
Ottawa
Labor Party
England
Ottawa Journal
Cesefts
Toronto elects Dr K Hardy President of Canadian Teachers' Federation
Dr K Hardy of Toronto was unanimously elected president for 1927 28 at the federation's eighth annual meeting in Toronto. Officers elected include Vice President W Laidlaw and secretary treasurer Mr Coldwell. Two recommendations were approved aiming to raise standards at normal schools and lengthen training before teaching certificates.
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Or Hardy
Toren
K. Hardy
Toronto
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
W. Laidlaw
Winnipes
Treasuer
Coldwell
Rexif
Neara
Dominion Berai
How Icebergs Are Destroyed Method Of Using Therm
An iceberg of immense beauty with a hollow centre and emerald lake was encountered by a demolishing party. They drill holes, insert chemical charges, and detonate to crack the iceberg. The explosive heat reaches extreme temps and the iceberg breaks apart with a seismic noise.
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North Atlantic
Storms Make Atlantic Passage Formidable
Storms mark the Atlantic crossing as the main obstacle while air travel and weather bureaus advance plans. Britain builds airships for Canada voyages and India Australia service, with a new weather bureau and capable planes to reduce storm risk. An old age pension scheme for British Columbia and the Yukon is move forward per Minister Heenan, as provincial law passes.
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West Ocean Weather Bureau
Atlantic Passage
Ocean Weather Bureau
Great Britain
England
Canada
India
Australia
British
Columbia
Yukon
Peter Heenan
Labor
Frock Styles Highlight Exquisite Tie Collar Jabots
The description details a frock with a tie collar and jabots as graceful adornments, sleeves gathered to narrow wrist-bands, and a front buckle belt. It lists sizes 34 to 42 inches bust and yardage for fabric and contrasting trim. The fashion book offers illustrations and practical home dressmaking guidance priced at 19 cents.
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How To Order Fatterns Miress Winnipes Newspaper
The notice gives a mailing address 175 McDermot Ave Winnipes Patters Ne and instructs readers on how to order patterns. It outlines steps for obtaining sample catalogs and placing orders with contact details and payment methods.
Food and Drug Act kept tight on Canada food supplies
The Food and Drug Act is enforced by Canada’s Health Department to prevent misrepresentation and adulteration in foods. A year’s summary notes 26 inspectors, labs in Ottawa Halifax Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver, and 19 099 samples examined.
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Canada
Department of Health
Public Service
HM. Lancaster
Dominion
RJ. A Acmyat
Chaleter
Federal Health Department
Ottawa
Halifax
Monreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Timport
Factor Ea
Hamburg
Road to Fort Churchill Nears Completion in 1929
Chief engineer C Growekt of the Canadian National Railways states the Hudson Bay railway rehabilitation should finish by late 1929. He notes Churchill offers easy terminal placement with flat land and low cost, and that 150 miles of construction will follow HLTP patterns. Clearing and grading in 1928 will prepare for 1929 track laying and bridge work. No major bridges are anticipated.
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Fort Churchill
C. Growekt
Canadian National Railways
Hudson Bay
Gzoweki
Churchill
Hasting
A Lucky Fisherman Finds Ambergris Off Gloucester
A lucky fisherman near Gloucester finds eight worth twelve thousand dollars 15 miles offshore after spotting a rock of seagulls over the water. Ambergris is a waxlike substance from the sperm whale used in perfumery. Red tape as a phrase comes from tying public documents with red tape. The best way to keep a secret is not to have one.
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Gloucester
Mays
Ambergris
Nathan and David Parable in Sunday School Lesson
Sunday School Lesson August 28 presents Nathan's Parable from 2 Samuel 11 and Psalm 51 as a devotional reading. It highlights David's judgment of the rich man and notes self deception in applying moral lessons to others before applying to oneself.
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Nathan
Bette
Ton Grayte
David
Bin
Gia
Mshop
Patrick
Matthew
David Keew
Philadelphia
Revord
Hugh Black
Canadian Acorn Supply to Troops and Trials Abroad
In the House of Commons Sir Laming Worthington-Eardley states that Canadian acon is now supplied to troops in Great Britain and will be tested at overseas stations. A humorous adage about a chicken crossing the street is used to illustrate a driver’s attempt to beat a train at a crossing.
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London
Sir Laming
First Ticket Out Issued To Prince of Wales At New Union Station
The Prince of Wales received the first railway ticket at Toronto's new Union Station on August 6 during its opening ceremony. Canada produced the 6109 Northern Type locomotive to haul royal trains, weighing 326 tons and delivering over 3200 horsepower. Ticket No. 1 granted passage "Between All Stations" on the Canadian National System. Twenty more 61 locomotives were built in Kingston and Montreal for use on The International Limited and other CN trains, enabling the Kingston to Sarnia 611 mile run and offering fast passenger or freight service potential.
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Union Station
Toronto
HLH
Prince of Wales
Canadian National Raiways
British Empire
Canada
Kingston
Tcket
Royal
Canadian National
Prince
Montreal
Internatonal Limited
Assenger
Dominion
Sarnia
Friendship Between Anglophone Nations Seen Enduring
A Geneva peace conference mood is praised as proof that Anglo American ties remain firm despite disagreements. President Dawes emphasizes a joint bond based on common instincts and ideals, saying such friendship will endure beyond conflicts and ensure Western civilization's safety and progress.
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U.S
Ollomine
Thaval
Geneva
Ueltaln
United States
Buffalo
Fort Erie
Prince of Wales
Britain
Canada
Dawes
Real Menace Motorists Fight For Higher Speed Limits
A Midwest city editorial notes motorists push for higher legal speeds as highways raise limits. It argues faster driving raises crash risks and changes driving habits, with some travelers abandoning country trips and city driving due to speed culture.
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Department of Highways
Chatham News
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Mr. Baldwin
Patters
Kitty Hawk
Wilbur
Orville Wright
William
J. H. McKinnon
Virginia
Minn
New Station
Chicago
Lun
Mi Ws
Map
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