World Happenings Briefly Told
Lady Jane Moreton mother of Lady Byng dies at Brighton at age 3. William Johnson, witness to Crimean War scenes, dies in Weymouth at 55. Admiral Brock promoted to Admiral of the Fleet replacing Madden. Opium seized aboard Express of Asia with 108 tins valued at 10500. Sale of 62 Jersey cattle near Brampton Ont brings 80224. Canada considers naval building curtailment as Britain and U.S. suspend builds. A gigantic sun spot with eighty times magnetic intensity found at Mount Wilson Observatory.
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Jane Moreton
Byng
Brighton
England
Richard Moreton
Earl of Ducie
William Johnson
Weymouth
British Admiralty
Sir Osmond Brock
Charles Madden
Express of Asia
Vancouver-Orient Service
B. H. Bull and Son
Brampton
Mount Wilson Observaory
Nicholson
Master Scientist Joins National Research Council of Canada
Dr. R W Boyle dean of physics at the University of Alberta becomes director of the physics and engineering division of the National Research Council, joining Canada's top scientists like J C McLennan. He previously aided the British Admiralty with submarine detection and berg ice warning devices. Dr H M Tory, former University president, chairs the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Research Council of Canada
R. W. Boyle
University of Alberta
Council
Boyle
Canada
J. C. McLennan
University of Toronto
British Admiralty
National Research Council
H. M. Tory
Honey Extraction Plant Expands at Riedel Company Taber
The Riedel Honey Company in Taber Alberta installs new machinery in a fresh extension for honey extraction. The facility aims for a daily output of about 9 000 pounds during the active season and appears to have strong prospects.
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Riedel Honey Company
Taber
Alberta
Sheep shearing ends season in Picture Butte district
In Alberta's Picture Butte district sheep shearing nears completion with rapid growth from five flocks last year to twenty three this year. Flocks range from 35 to 150 ewes, indicating expanding activity.
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Picture Butte
Alberta
Not Going to Marry a Poet, Dad Says
An exchange in Buen Humor Madrid has a daughter reading verses to her father. He asks about his reaction and she quotes him saying he’s glad she won’t marry a poet.
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Buen Humor
Madrid
Hamburg Seeks Night Air Service Inclusion in Europe Plan
Want Night Air Service Hamburg demands inclusion in Europe wide nocturnal routes. Promoters cite Hamburg’s day service strength while authorities argue its commercial importance warrants night connections to Berlin and Bremen Rhine corridor for late arrivals.
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Hamburg
Germany
Europe
Berlin
Rhiene
Bremen
Church Collections Fall Allegedly Over Big Nickel Policy
An Ottawa churchman blamed the Dominion Government for declining church collections. He argued that the introduction of the five cent “big nickel” coin reduces donations, asserting the fault lies with government not parishioners.
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Canada
Dominion
Ottawa
A New Silhouette for the Youthful Smart Woman
A chic Paris frock with raised waistline, diagonal circular skirt and left wrap drape. Pattern No. 566 uses printed and plain cotton voile in sizes 16 to 42 bust, suited for larger figures. Colorful fabrics include chartreuse chiffon and tomato red crepe de chine with various lawn and georgette patterns. Pattern price 25 cents.
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Paris
Beloit memorial stone for first successful twine binding harvester
A memorial stone is to be placed at the Beloit Wisconsin site where the first successful twine binding grain harvester was produced. The event honors the inventor and preserves the building’s historical significance.
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Beloit
Wisconsin
Riches of Northland Promise Vast Northern Wealth
Ontario deputy minister W C Cain praised northern Ontario after a northern trip. The Financial Post reported amber beds under a Manitoba lake spurred private exploration. North yields include diamonds, gold, silver, platinum, iron ore in Ungava, aluminum from clays, copper in Northern Saskatchewan, nickel in the far north. Moose Jaw Times notes Canada spans wide north and east and west with vast potential.
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W. C. Cain
Ungava
Hudson Bay
Saskatchewan
Arctic Circle
Canada
Moose Jaw
Life saving overalls tested by Polish fliers in Italy
Two Polish aviators conducted successful tests of new life saving overalls on Lake Maggiore Italy They plan to fly Milan to Chicago in mid August The rubberized fabric includes inflate valves and will keep wearers afloat for days An electric battery light system will stay illuminated for at least 60 hours according to De Favori
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Lake Maggiore
Italy
Milan
Chicago
de Favori
Glass tinted greenhouse panes boost plant growth in Germany
German researchers report seeds grown under greenish yellow tinted glass yield five times more than those under plain panes. Plants kept greener longer, suggesting tinted glass aids photosynthesis and plant vigor in greenhouse trials.
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Germany
Eyeless fish and crayfish found in Mammoth Cave
Sightings in Mammoth Cave Kentucky report eyeless fish and eyeless crayfish adapted to the cave environment. Researchers note their unique sensory adaptations and survival in the dark aquatic system.
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Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Cow Worship Honored as Sacred in India
In India the cow is revered as a sacred animal reflecting long standing cultural and religious practices. The tradition highlights the animal’s symbolic role in Hindu belief and daily life across communities.
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India
Stratford Seeks Dominion Daylight Saving Across Canada
In Stratford Ontario a city council resolution requests the Dominion Government to enact daylight saving time for summer months nationwide. Council asks the clerk to verify if Stratford seeks summer only or year round time. Regina aldermen favor summer daylight saving but oppose year round implementation.
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Stratford
Ont
Dominion
Canada
George Beach
Regina
Parsnip souffle with butter and eggs
Four medium parsnips boiled until tender then mashed. Season with salt pepper and sugar, add two tablespoons butter. Make a white sauce with butter flour and milk, combine with parsnips and two beaten yolks. Fold in stiffly beaten whites, bake in buttered dish 25 minutes serve hot.
Pineapple Punch Recipe from Historic Instructions
A simple fruit punch recipe uses 1 quart water 2 cups sugar 2 cups chopped pineapple 1 cup orange juice 14 cup lemon juice. Boil water sugar and pineapple 20 minutes then add fruit juices cool strain and dilute with iced water if needed. Fresh or canned pineapple may be used.
Saskatchewan Farm Loans Reach 4500 Farmers by 1928
Since the Farm Loans board began in 1917, over 4 500 Saskatchewan farmers received loans by December 31, 1928. The scheme total loans issued amounted to 13 million dollars since inception.
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Farm Loans Board
Saskatchewan
Department of the Treasury
England builds vast housing since 1918
Since 1918 England has constructed about 1,250,000 houses, supplying homes for roughly five to six million people across the nation, reflecting postwar housing programs and growth in urban areas.
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England
Sunday School Lesson Theme on Fear and Deliverance
Golden text from Psalm 34 7 notes the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them. The lesson centers on Daniel 6 1 28 showing faith under danger and divine rescue as a devotional reading from Psalm 91 9 16 complements the story.
Daniel in the Den of Lions and Royal Decree
The story recounts Darius establishing Daniel as a high official, the rivals’ plot to trap him through a decree prohibiting petitions to anyone but the king, Daniel’s continued prayer, and the king’s sorrowful vigil as Daniel survives the lions through divine protection. Daniel’s unwavering faith is highlighted alongside moral reflections from McFadyen and Brown.
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Daniel
Darius
J. E. McFadyen
Babylon
Charles R. Brown
Prince of Wales Revealed as Expert Typist
The Prince of Wales proved a skilled typist during a northern England trip. He carried a typewriter on the train and used it to record impressions of the journey.
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Prince of Wales
England
Canada and the British Market reviewed by W A Wilson
W A Wilson of the Empire Marketing Board argues quality alone fails to win Britain. Canada must ensure steady, adequate supply to maintain sales contacts for bacon eggs meat and other foods. He praises leadership and workers but notes deeper farm inertia and calls on Ottawa provinces and farm groups to expand exports.
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Country Guide
Winnipeg
W. A. Wilson
Empire Marketing Board
Canada
Mr. Wilson
Great Britain
Britain
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Made In Canada Exhibition Planned in Montreal
Reports to the Canadian Manufacturers Association Quebec division Montreal branch indicate broad support for the National Produced in Canada Exhibition to be held in Montreal from November 4 to 9. The Gazette notes consensus favoring the event to showcase Canadian made goods to the public.
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Montreal
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Quebec
the Gazette
Canada
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Dean Boyle
Alberta University
Research Council
Hamberg
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Mighly
Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Banff
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Northland
Northern
Ontario
Betty Barclay
Saskatchewan Farm Loans
F.o.b
Toronto
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
Dantel
Prince
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