Historic Imperial Conference clarifies Dominion equality with Britain
The Cooperial Conference in London reaffirmed Dominion equality within the Empire and set direct government-to-government communication. It defines dominion treaty powers, ambassadorial rights, and the King’s role as monarch only. It predicts stronger unity and a firmer path for the British Commonwealth.
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Hich
London
League of Nations
Great Britain
League
Canada
Dominions
Dominion
British Commonwealth of Nations
A Two Billion Candle Power Searchlight Shines in New York
A world leading two billion candle power searchlight, shown at the Electrical and Industrial Exposition in the Grand Central Palace, New York, is described as eighty times brighter than all the lights on Broadway. The beam can be seen forty miles away and enables reading a newspaper from that distance. Operators can distinguish objects five to six miles away.
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New York City
Grand Central Palace
New York
Prince of Wales may officiate Calgary Stampede opener
Word says the Prince of Wales will likely attend the Calgary stampede opening on July 5 next year and stay at his High River ranch. He may also attend Ottawa diamond jubilee on July 1 and previously indicated willingness to open the stampede in 1927 if in Canada.
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Prince of Wales
Ottawa
High River
Alta
England
Webster
Canada
Wheat price gap prompts Canadian credit explanation
The Nebraska Wheat Grower notes September wheat sold higher in Winnipeg and Minneapolis despite a 42 cent per bushel duty on Canadian wheat entering the United States. It cites Canadian credit as the reason for higher Canadian prices. A final line contrasts simple and crafty dangers.
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Nebraska
Winnipeg
Tima
Minneapolis
United States
Canada
Royalty attends Oxford with three royal families represented
Oxford hosts three royal pupils this year with Prince Ciehiba of Japan, Crown Prince Chambelt of Slam, and Emir Zed Ibn Hussein of Iraq. Ciehiba rooms near the Prince of Wales in the Cloisters and studies history and economics. Chambelt attends Christ Church and Hussein studies at Balliol, all in regular courses.
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Oxford
Wis Superial Ilighness Ciehiba
Japan
Prince of Wales
Kesstir
H.R. H Prince
Chambelt
Nerviline promises quick relief for stomach cramps
A vintage advertisement claims Nerviline quickly relieves stomach cramps, gas and fermentation. It recommends twenty drops in water for fast effect and states the medicine is five times stronger than typical remedies, priced at 25 cents at dealers.
Oldest wine exhibit from Speyer on the Rhine
A 1600 year old Roman wine flask is shown in Speyer on the Rhine at a wine museum exhibition. The ancient vessel was unearthed recently and features honey mixed into the wine causing part of it to solidify.
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Speyer
The Trials of Middle Age and Pink Pills Promise
A period of middle age brings anxiety from common ailments but Dr Williams Pink Pills are claimed to restore strength by improving blood. Mrs Allan Wager of Echo Lake Ontario shares a testimonial about relief from headaches backaches and weakness after using the remedy. The ad notes pills cost 50 cents a box and can be bought from dealers or by mail from Brockville Ontario.
Winnipeg mayor urges co operation for Hudson Bay railway
Col R H Webb, mayor of Winnipeg, tells Empire Club in Toronto that Ontario and Quebec should back western progress. He argues Hudson Bay railway will unlock mineral, forest and power resources of northern Manitoba and that Western Canada must be developed regardless of frontier opposition. He calls for moral support and highlights east west integration through railways.
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Hudson Bay
Empire Club
Toronto
Col
R. H Webb
Winnipeg
Quebec
Ontario
Dominion
Western Canada
Sfudson Bay
Manitoba
Tewiskaming and
Northern Ontario
Webb
Canadian Pacific Railway
West
Hudson Bay Railway
Buffalo
T. and N. O. Railway
James Bay
Fort Nelson
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Directors Re-elected in 1926 Sub-districts
Directors who served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in 1926 have been unanimously re-elected in their sub-districts. Two large Roman milestones were recently found at Bowes England.
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Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Bowes
England
Heart Palpitation Dizzy Sinking Spells Sold By Toronto Firm
Mrs. M A Gagnon of Donatrillo Alta describes nervous trouble dizzy spells and heart palpitations. After ineffective doctor prescriptions a friend advised a remedy. A couple of boxes improved her condition and continued use led to better health. Price 50c a box from The T Milburn Co Toronto or by mail.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Cobham Predicts Boost for Dominion Aviation
Sir Alan Cobham arrives in Canada predicting vast aviation development across the Dominion due to long distances favorable weather and publicity for air travel. He says private ownership will drive civil aviation and rapid cheap air travel between points will become the norm.
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Dominion
England
Dominions
Alan Cobham
Canada
Scotland
Crossing The Rubicon and a Roman proverb
The text explains crossing the Rubicon as a decisive irreversible step from Caesar era. It notes the Rubicon formed Italy Gaul boundary and Caesar’s act defined his career. It adds a Briton’s resilience when backed to the wall and a quip about Nero and Rome burning.
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Rubicon
Julius Caesar
Italy
Cisalpine
Gaul
Caesar
Relinquished Honor Over Ulinium Discovery Split
Three University of Illinois instructors and Dr. Lagi Rolla of Florence Italy disputed priority for the element 61 Ulinium. Rolla had earlier named Florentium while Illinois's Hopkins proposed Minium. a convention meeting in Washington University settled that Rolla retains original claim.
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University of Mlinois
Lagi Rolla
Chemical Institute of
Florence
Italy
Rolla
Congress of Scientists
Bologna
B. Smith Hopkins
University of
Hopkins
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Washington University
Inscription Salvage Underway at Luxor Temple
Egyptologist James Hi Breasted leads a project to record wall inscriptions at Medinet Habu Temple to prevent loss as walls crumble. Cameras draftsmen and epigraphers translate and document the texts, a multi year effort aiming to publish the temple records and extend to Egypt's temples.
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River Nile
James Hi. Breasted
Oriental Institute of Chicago
Archeological Society of Washing
Luxor
Breasted
Egypt
Parliament Repeals Most Anti Catholic Laws
Sweeping repeal of anti Catholic laws approved by the house of commons in an omnibus bill. Some laws date nearly four centuries old. One remaining barred office is Catholics holding the post of lord chancellor, the highest judicial position.
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House of Commons
Soviet air line plan links Leningrad to Vladivostok with airships
Soviet aviation authorities outline an air line from Leningrad to Vladivostok using dirigibles over 600 feet long. Journeys are expected in under three days. The route may extend to Yokohama and include major Western European cities.
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Leningrad
Vladivostock
Yokohama
Minard's Liniment for Pain and Odd Dialect
Fragmentary text depicts a comically odd dialogue about payment for a station visit and mother in law. It mentions five francs and ten if she does not come, with a stray line about fire danger in a lodging house and extra payment, all in a humorous anecdote tone.
Balfour On The New Empire
Lord Balfour praised an Imperial conference declaration as a new moral basis for the empire. He said self governing dominions unite by common ideals rather than control, and that the empire begins at maturity, not ends.
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Lord Balfour
London
Empire
The Last Asthma Attack and Kellogge Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogge s Asthma Remedy promising relief by penetrating the smallest bronchial passages for a lasting health effect. It claims effectiveness whether inhaled as smoke or vapor and urges immediate use.
Debt Collection Offer Turns Puzzling
The head of a bad debts agency questions a seedy man who proposes to collect “the living the world owes” on a fifty fifty basis, prompting a strange, cryptic exchange about a mortgaged or mythical claim.
Artificial smiles and teeth blur line in women's fashions
A witty observation notes that in fashion circles a woman's smile and her teeth can both appear artificial, highlighting the era's fascination with cosmetic image.
Animals That Spend Entire Lifetimes At Sea
The article notes many marine species live their entire lives afloat or underwater, never returning to land. It highlights adapted features like gills fins and streamlined bodies enabling long voyages and deep water survival.
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Lakeside Aeses Limited
Edmonton
Grippe
Calgary Stampede
Deepair
Arabia
Ancient University
Medae
Cole Scotts
Natal
The
East
Mayor Webb
Hudson
Milbury's
Cobham
Holloway
Nero
Rome
Illinois
House of Lords
Minard
Balfour
Jared
Appleford
Casada
Western Agencies
Pacific Waxed Paper Co
Western Waxed Paper Co
Davie St
Vancouver
McDermott Ave
Hunter Martia
Regina
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