World Happenings Briefly Told
Lord Somers named Governor of Victoria succession to the Earl of Stradbroke. Japan reports the largest all metal wreck at Yokosuka with three officers and one mechanic dead. Geneva letter urges Soviet participation in disarmament studies. Five thousand settlers aim for Canada under Soldiers Settlement plan. Prince of Wales placed seventeenth in Guards race. horse Paseport I. outpaced. US Geneva talks May 18 backed by Hugh Gibson and nine aides. Lanai island development eyed by visiting businessmen. Norge dirigible christened for Amundsen polar flight. Canada’s Siberian expedition cost $2,823,960. cost of the force not known.
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Lord Somers
Victoria
Australia
Earl of Stradbroke
Japan
Yokosuka Naval Base
Prince of Wales
Brigade of Guards
Paittishall
Norhents
Eng
Paseport I
United States
Geneva
Hugh Gibson
Switzerland
Honolulu
Lanai
Canada shifts from flour to pulp and paper industries
Canada’s top manufacturing pivoted from flour milling to pulp and paper. In 1929, exports and production totaled 17.4 million dollars. At Winnipeg’s annual show, two pure white canaries stood out as the only of their kind in the country.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Western Canada Boller Canary Association
Winnipeg Bird Society
Seek Missing Link Expedition Heads to Gobi Desert
Roy Chapmen Andrews of New York sails for the Orient aboard the Canadian Pacific Empress of Russia to pursue fossil finds in the Gobi Desert. The American Museum of Natural History expedition plans to bring autos, camels, and 26 specialists to seek prehistoric bones and the earliest evidence of man in Asia.
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Asia
Europe
America
Roy Chapmen Andrews
New York
Gobi Desert
Andrews
May Cut Income Tax Reduction Forecast by Finance Minister
Hon J A Robb minister of finance told a Retail Trade Bureau delegation that the government hopes to cut federal income tax as soon as finances permit. He said an official announcement would follow at the proper time and noted taxes burden the people while funds are needed to carry on war debts pensions and government duties. He recalled that exemptions have already been enlarged and suggested further reductions may come as war effects fade.
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J. A. Robb
Retail Trade Bureau of Canada
Robb
Nurse Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills in Newfoundland Letter
Mrs. E Emeneau a nurse from Lunenburg Nova Scotia reports relief from a weak back and rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says the medicine saved her ability to lift patients and intends to recommend it to her patients with similar trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
E. Emeneau
Lunenburg
N.S
Red Lake Gold Field Claims Draw Recorders Busy
Prospectors stake claims from Red Lake toward the Manitoba boundary as vast tracts west of Red Lake show promise. The recorder’s office reports heavy activity in the Red Lake gold mining field with many square miles already claimed.
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Red Lake
Recorder
Manitoba
Parisian flage coat sets smart style for travel wear
The flage coat, introduced in Paris and popular here, combines utility and appearance in tweed tones of tan and brown. It features a plain back, convertible collar, long revers, two bone buttons, patch pockets with tab trim, and narrow cuffs. Size 34 to 44 inches bust. price 20 cents. Our Fashion Book shows the latest styles at 16 cents.
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Paris
Cuticura Heals Itchy Eczema Testimony From Canada
Mrs Corinne Desjardins of Albertville Sask reports severe facial rash with swelling itching and sleepless nights. She used Cuticura Soap Ointment and samples then three months of treatment healed her complexion. Signed statement notes daily cleansing and shaving stick usage.
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Corinne Desjardins
Albertville
Sask
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Instruc tions outline pattern orders from the Winnipeg Union at 175 McDermot Ave. The listing mentions sending a 20c coin or stamps. It notes three miles of cherry trees along driveways of Potomac Park in Washington.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Potomac Park
Washingtonton
Crossword puzzle clue set from historic page
Widespread scarcity of food ridiculed in hints covers many topics from devotion prayer to damp note of scale and sleeveless garment. The list includes clues for both across and down entries with various lengths and wordplay like synonyms and homophones.
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Arabia
Radio wireless advances and new station plans announced
Reports from various centers describe V. Popey of Saratov revealing a photography transmitter by wireless. Oliver Lodge claims a solution to the wireless oscillator. A new six wire cage aerial replaces the flat top on WOR Newark. Kirkee’s mammoth station aims for England at 1000 words a minute. Sublette bans devices creating radio interference. WKRC Cincinnati plans a large new studio complex.
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Oliver Lodge
WOR
Newark
N.J
Kirkee
Bombay
England
Sublette
WKRC
Cincinnati
Worm Powders Claim to Heal Child Infestations
The notice divides intestinal and stomach worms as two types that afflict children from birth. It claims the intestinal worms are most destructive by clinging to intestinal walls and causing havoc unless treated. Miller's Worm Powders are said to dislodge both worm types and repair damage after expulsion.
Record Attendance at Banff Park in 1925 Sets Pace
Superintendent Stronach reports Banff National Park drew record crowds in 1925. Revenue hit $140000 as hotels registered over 67000 guests and 80000 visitors passed the east entrance, a 47 percent rise from the prior year.
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Banff National Park
Stronach
A Compromise Agreement Said to Give Both Sides What They Don’t Want
A columnist asserts a compromise yields concessions neither side desires, framing it as a pragmatic but flawed outcome. The remark reflects skepticism about mutual gains and the practicality of concessions in negotiations.
I Could Never Do The Things Other Girls Did
Miss I. J. Ross of Sconard Alta writes she is twenty and suffered heart palpitations and nerve trouble. After six months of taking the Milburn Pills she now feels twice the girl she was and can enjoy life and work again. Published by The T Milburn Co Toronto Ont.
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I. J. Ross
Sconard
Alta
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Sunday School Lesson on Genesis Creation Text
The golden verse from Genesis 1.1 opens the lesson, with Genesis 1.1 to 2.25 guiding the study. Psalm 33.1-9 frames the devotional reading, inviting contemplation of creation and divine order.
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God
Genesis Creation Teachings and Primeval Chaos Overview
The text outlines Genesis chapter one as a summary of creation by a purposeful Creator and humanity made in God’s image. It discusses primeval chaos, noting the earth as waste and void, darkness over the deep, and the Spirit of God moving on the waters.
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God
Watts
Earth
S. R. Driver
Aeroplane to Drop Feed for Game Birds in Blair County
A plane will distribute feed to game birds in Blair County Pennsylvania for the first time on record. A hopper carrying 200 pounds of mixed grain and corn will transport the feed. Minard's Liniment is noted as used by physicians.
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Blair County
Puzzle title with scattered clues and missing context
Fragments from a prior week puzzle mention RANGE US TER Tes ciatats and several broken phrases. Readable bits reference a sponsor and names like Ebina and Alxie Bie. The garbled text suggests a wordplay theme or cryptic clues without a clear solution or final answer.
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Speim
That Stomach of Yours
Mrs. Peter Sargent of 39 Cornwall St Toronto testifies that Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cured her chronic stomach trouble and improved her blood. She reports better digestion, less distress, and nourishment from food after using the remedy. Trial package offered by mail for 10 cents.
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Micklethwaite Studio
Toronto
Ont
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Peter Sargent
Cornwall St
Doctor Pierce
Bridgeburg
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League of Nations Council
John Darnett
Soldier Settlement Board
Roald Amundsen
M. Thomasen
Norwegian Aero Club
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J. S. Woodsworth
Labor
Winnipeg North Centre
House of Commons
Liniment
W. N. UL
Cupedijon
Meart
Egypt
Iad
V. Popey
Saratov University
United States Navy
William R. Purnell
Irish Free State
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
McKee Barracks
Dublin
Dad
Colleen Moore
Uncle John
Aright
Tehanna
Minard
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