World Happenings Briefly Told
World items report tea house workers strike in Canton and rents being paid in Glasgow. Mentions Shanghai trade, Avro plane to Uitenhage, a Port Elizabeth court order, a London sale of an airplane shed, and rumors of King Christian visiting the United States. Education notes record 690 more teachers, and a Bible Society theft sentence in Cape Town. Royal Patrica Ramsay and Princess Patricia symbols noted amid League of Nations recruitment talk and Sylvia Pankhurst’s paper continuation. Indian unrest reported as arrest news in Bombay and Calcutta.
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Avro
Uitenhage
S.A
Port Elizabeth
Wintter
Bis Faily
Stumors
Christian
Denmark
United States
England
Wales
Board of Education
Thomas Sullivan
British and Foreign Bible Society
Cape Town
Patrica Ramsay
Princess Patricia
Patricia
Bica Wan
Staf
Leagwe of Nations
George Perley
League
Sylvia Pankhurst
Stow Pub
Miss Pankhurst
Reute
Bo Hay
Bombay
Nila
India
World's Finest Diamond Presented to King Edward by Transvaal Government
A damaged historical note describes a colossal diamond, claimed as the largest in the world, presented to King Edward by the Transvaal government in 1907. It references the Goerz mine at Jagersfontein on the Orange River Colony, South Africa, with vague details about its weight and origin highlighting loyalty and royal appreciation.
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Edwars
Transval
Callinas
Nervline claims relief for rheumatism persisting from sores
An advertisement touts Nerviline as powerful rheumatic pain relief, claiming five times the effect of culinary remedies. It promises internal and external use for acute or chronic cases and urges readers to buy from dealers.
Future Queen Mystery and Royal Gossip Across Belfast
In a scattered European social chatter, reports claim the Prince of Wales may wed soon though no hurry is shown. A mother from His Royal Highness’s household allegedly confirms a betrothal to a different young man, with details kept confidential.
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Prince of Wales
Ybondy
Belfast
Court of Miracles Described by Victor Hugo Discovered in Paris
Report claims a new Court of Miracles near Notre Dame in Paris, vividly depicted by Victor Hugo. Observers describe a tangle of beggars, musicians, and revelry as police clashed with elements of the camp, while residents protested and the scene persisted despite ejectment orders.
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Victor Hugo
Paris
Mériden
Notre Dame
Egypt
Bev P
A Mother's Advice on Pills for Constipation and Teething
A mother touts Pabey's Own Tablets as a mild yet thorough laxative for infants, claiming relief from constipation and improved weight. The note praises the product, mentions a 25 cent price, and cites a testimonial from Mrs Po La forest in St. Nazaire Quebec. Also referenced is a baby traveling on a Paris flight and a mention of Worm Exterminator as a standalone remedy.
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Mnard
Minard
Tay
Ellison Gray
Forest
St. Nazaire
Que
Dr Willan Medicine Co
Brockville
Growing Union Movement Seeks Federation of South Africa
A report describes a growing union movement under General Smuts to extend the Union of South Africa. The plan contemplates annexing Rhodesia and West Africa possessions, expanding territory by about 450,000 square miles and boosting population by around 1.5 million, with substantial European and native populations, in a broader empire envisioned by Smuts and the British administration.
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Union of South Africa
General Smuts
British Columbia
Quebec
Rhodesia
British Puth Africa Company
Union
Poisoned hat tale and asthma ad shock headlines
A Dutch style alert reports a German merchant selling a poisoned hat with sulphuric acid in the band causing head pains. It also notes a Dr Kellogg asthma remedy proving relief. A Dominion Bureau crop estimate discrepancy reveals Saskatchewan elevators reporting 241 million bushels wheat, with total grain data varying to 293 million.
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Fritz
Bonu
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Sankatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company
Dominion
Dominion Bureau
Canadian Wool Builds Strong Reputation Worldwide
Canadian wool earns high regard after years of growth in quality and export markets. Domestic production now compares favorably with foreign mills, with Canada supplying significant share to the United States and overseas, as buyers increasingly favor Canadian Regee Wools for strength and consistency.
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Maxteen Werought
Cana Ds
Canale War
United
Regee
Outclasses. Mother
A fragmentary report notes a boy speaking about children and swearing, mentioning an aunt named Ginkel from Kiachsa who has a reputation as a hunter and is said to have achieved a notable count, described as his seventy seventh bear.
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Ginkel
Bena
Gingham and Cretonne United in Simple Frock Design
A orchid gingham frock with self covered buttons and a cretonne trim features a lace border and green grape patterns. The design includes a three quarter sleeve, a cretonne collar, and a bright girdle ribbon accent.
Penguins 6000 Miles From Home Face Fasting Test
Fourteen blackfooted penguins arrived at London Zoo after a long voyage with no food. The Daily Mail notes varying fasting tolerance among birds with some enduring up to hours without meat. Authorities later supplied meat. one keeper quipped of a judge's life sentence as a joke amid the pies and delays.
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London Zoological Gardens
Daily Mall
Jine
Italy’s Trade Deficit Deepens Over Five Months
Italy’s balance of trade shows a widening deficit as imports totaled about $817 million while exports reached only $124 million in five months, leaving an adverse balance of $155 million. This compares with an earlier year deficit of roughly $10 million.
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Italy
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Orror
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Hig
Joy Alee Ree Enoot
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Gingham and Cretonne United
Marie Belmont
Giggan
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Clark
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