World Happenings Briefly Told
A collage of international items notes Byrd planning a South Pole expedition with Floyd Bennett as second in command and Jean Callizo making an ascent claim. Germany’s Stresemann and Briand discuss Rhineland troop reductions, while Canada mourns Samuel L. Kydd, former Montreal Gazette editor.
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Eneaero Grup
Jean Callizo
Decidted Manin
Catlize
M. Briand
Allied Conference of Ambassadors
M. Stresemann
Germany
Rhineland
Montreal
Samuel L. Kydd
Kydd
Fatal Automobile Accidents In Canada 1926 Report
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics summarizes 696 deaths from vehicle accidents across nine provinces in 1926. Provinces show varying death rates with Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia lower, while British Columbia records higher figures. Males account for 445 deaths, females 61, and children under 15 contribute 186 deaths, with a male-female ratio of 66 to 34 in that age group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Prince Haward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Bay Route Support Mentioned by St John Telegraph Journal
The St John Telegraph Journal endorses the opening of the Hudson Bay route and urges rapid progress. It notes the west should be fair in credit and hopes reports meet Manitoba and Saskatchewan expectations as their strong efforts for what they believed to be due are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay
St. John
Local Saying Reflects Family Inheritance In Witty Line
A humorous line suggests a fool and his father share a bond that leads to mischief through a playful rhyme. The quip implies family ties influence actions and fortune in a lighthearted moral tone.
Wireless Beams Extend link England to Dominions
Marconi officials announce new wireless beam stations nearing service between England and the Dominions plus links to the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. Indian beam stations complete the British Government contract, enabling simultaneous wireless telegraphy and telephone links. Prospects point to English subscribers reaching Dominion numbers by next year.
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England
Dominions
United States
Faseland
South Africa
Canada
Australia
Marconi Company
Bs No
Dominics Marcon Oficials
Canada Mineral Resources Leader Praises Dominion Prospects
Sir Robert Horne Ino returns from Canada after attending the Mining and Metallurgical Conference. He speaks with confidence about Canada’s vast mineral resources and suggests the metallurgical conference should meet there. He notes prospects for lucrative development and an ongoing wave of prospecting enthusiasm.
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Robert Horne
Ino
England
Canada
British Empire
Domnion
Glue From Congo Fish Scales Used for Water Proofing
Popular Mechanics reports Congo region natives prepare fish scale glue mixed with plant twigs and bat saliva. The waterproofing glue is applied to fabric and left to dry, then used on canoes and other implements.
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Congo
Africa
Popular Mechanics
Boys Two Piece Shirt and Dress View Details No 1642
In View A a two piece shirt dress uses a round collar with long sleeves gathered to wrist bands. View B provides facing and cuff finishing for short sleeves. Sized 4 6 8 and 10 years. Size 6 requires 1% yards material and 86% extra for View B. Price 20.
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Pmaruy Smupie
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
Fragmentary note from Winnipeg source mentions patterns order process and a confusing quote about singing hymns. No clear event or individuals verifiable. cannot form full report.
Goes To Argentina W. J. Jackman Named Pool Representative
W. J. Jackman of Cloverdale Alberta sails for Buenos Aires to headquarters as Canadian Wheat Pool representative for South America. A longtime Alber Wheat Pool director since formation, he has resided in Alberta over 22 years since emigrating in 1905. His farming background and strong pool knowledge, organizing skill, and Spanish fluency mark him a capable envoy for the Canadian Pool in the region.
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W. J. Jackman
Clovertur
Alberta
Huenos Ayres
Argenttina
Canadian Wheat Pool
South America
Jackman
Alber Wheat Pool
Heat from underground could supply energy by boring shafts
A British Association talk by JL Hodgson described heat sources deep inside the earth, suggesting hot rocks 23 miles below the surface and signaling five mile spaced shafts to access vast heat. An estimated cubic mile of hot rock could rival coal in energy, with workers wearing heatproof gear and air supplies during boring.
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JL. Hodgson
Surfaen
Volcante
Ker
Germ Collection at London’s Lister Institute Intriguing Work
A London journalist describes the National Collection of Type Cultures at the Lister Institute, London. Scientists feed label and bottle millions of germs, maintaining a vast catalogue and careful labeling while noting varied strains and diseases. The piece also mentions a rubber tree reportedly found on Orange premises in Texas, growing impressively today.
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Lister Institute
London
Pearson's Weekly
Dr. A
Texas
Orange
Devotional Reflections on Solomon and Rehoboam’s Reign
A compact devotional passage reflects on pride and servitude in Solomon's era. It cites proverbs and kings verses, notes heavy labor imposed by Solomon, Samuel's prophecy, and Rehoboam's error in seeking counsel. It contrasts elder advice with the people's just requests for lighter burdens and warns against flawed governance.
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Jesus
Matthew
Solomon
Samuel
Jeroboam
Women now form major portion of railroad staff
Rapidly rising figures show women’s employment expanding across railroad roles from 1926 to 1928. Clerical work remains largest share, with significant gains in shop work and train operations, while telegraph, cleaners, and attendants increase alongside.
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LST
Naval Officers Prohibited From Active Politics and Speeches
An Admiralty order forbids naval officers from addressing electors or seeking parliamentary candidacy, extending to all parliaments including Northern Ireland and the Free State. Officers must obtain permission to enter politics, while the text contains unrelated fragments about affectionate notes, animals, and general musings.
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Admiralty
Free State
Mali
New Narcotic Gas Says Deep Sleep Without Aftereffects
At a Medea Society meeting in Berlin, Prof Winger describes F107 the new narcotic gas said to induce a natural sleep without aftereffects. He notes it is administered via syringe targeting the intestines, producing several hours of unconscious sleep with relaxed muscles and no heart impact though breathing may be affected. About a thousand operations used the gas but the profession seeks more evidence before forming conclusions. use remains limited to expert surgical centers.
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Medea Society
Berlin
Winger
Advertising boosts merchant credit and loan access
Bankers favor consistent advertising as it keeps goods before the public and builds trust. A business that advertises regularly is more likely to obtain loans, since advertised goods trigger prompt customer payments and steady cash flow.
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Alr
Axl
Wayne B Wheeler
Ieagar of
Ernst Vierkortter
Mara
Nebraska
Snd
Kansas
Baton
Tyner Valley
Snipe Lake
Saskatchewan
Nagyar
British India
Bombay
Fachauze Teleraph
Richard E. Byrd
Floyd Benn Ho
North Pole
Horne
Dominion
Voy
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Bobby
Argentina
MHS
Fameton
Jesse
George
Albertie
Ottawa
Toronto
Algonquin Park
Uinois Central Magazine
Putnam
Mr. Dumme
Withos
War Store
Acrus
Sar
Liza
Mtta
Palm Beach
Rene
Alate
Tilly
Awowam
Great Britain
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