World Happenings Briefly Told
Executive Town Planning Institute elects Horace L. Seymour of Vancouver as president. Canada’s national debt stands at 14 993 154 dollars in November per the finance department. Prince George hopes to bring the Prince of Wales to Canada next year for Confederation’s sixth anniversary. The Sacred front found after a fire at Ste Anne Beaupre is damaged. Joseph B. Stearett resigns from the reparations commission. Pierre Jay will succeed him. A serum for sleeping sickness and a vaccine to bolster post recovery resistance are developed. King George and President Coolidge may speak via transatlantic radiophone service in 1927. The Sexennial Exposition ends with a deficit over 5.2 million dollars. grounds stay open briefly for technical reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Horace L. Seymour
Vancouver
TLC
Copada
Department of Finance
England
Prince George
Prince of Wales
Canada
Ste. Anne Beaupre
Joseph B. Stearett
United States
Reparations Commisstion
Pierre Jay
Federal Lreserve Bank of
New York
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Washington
King George
Coolidge
White House
Buckingham Palace
U.S.A
Monster British Battleship Nelson Joins Royal Navy
A freak warship with the largest forecastle and an armored foremast tower will soon join the Royal Navy. The Nelson stretches 702 feet overall with a 410 foot fore castle and a multi storey armored bridge housing officers, direction stations and observation posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
Nelson
Cardiff trade mission aims to boost Canadian food imports
A Cardiff Development Committee mission visits Canada to develop trade in foods with Welsh ports and secure regular shipments of cattle and other products. The goal is a dependable Canadian supply for South Wales markets and economic ties with Canada. Manicurists may join German artificial silk factories and rayon mills in England, with skilled hands needed to prevent cloth quality decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cardiff
Germany
England
London
Neighbors Lack Toolspromptled Lemons and Lattice
The passage notes neighbors moving in without basic tools like lawn power, a step ladder, or a saw. A joke about borrowing fails, revealing locals emphasize practicality. An Australian dentist offers a 90 year old patient five year false teeth guarantee, but the patient demands a longer warranty before treatment. A grievance is used to voice complaints, and European dress combines wool and felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Dominions Hesitate to Fund Singapore Naval Base
The Imperial Defence report notes Australia New Zealand and India will not fund the Singapore base though they regard it necessary. Australia maintains a small fleet and New Zealand defends its navy division. other dominions show limited support. Premier Bruce stresses each dominion must bear its own defence costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
India
Singapore
Bruce
Great Britain
Canada
South Africa
Mavenge
Clemenceau Turns 85 In Quiet Birthday Observance
The Tiger Clemenceau, famed French leader, age 85, celebrated with work on his book Civilization and a garden stroll to the sea. He bargained for lobster at market with a fisherwoman and enjoyed family moments, seeking simple pleasures at the end of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
France
Tiger
Radio Ends 20 Year Search for Long Lost Brother
In Carthage New York Lena Schwendy finally reunites with Emil Geiser now living in Marshfield Wisconsin after a nationwide search. A veteran’s bureau appeal helped locate Geiser who sent a letter to his sister ending twenty years of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Holland
Carthage
N.Y
Lena Schwendy
Emil Geiser
Marshfield
Wis
Veterans’ Bureau
Depew mocks a June December marriage at New York reception
Chauncey M. Depew comments on a high profile marriage noting Old John Bullion is a healthy man who has supposedly married a chorus girl 42 years his junior. A banker overheard and Depew quips in his crisp style during a New York social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
John Bullion
John Will
Mr. Depew
Delightful litle litle bloomer dress pattern No 1331
Describes a patterned bloomer dress with plaits at sides, raglan sleeves, and belt front fastening in flannel with contrasting trim. Includes matching bloomers with elastic waist, sizes 2 4 6 8 16 years, fabric yardage for size 6, 20 cents for pattern, and 10 cent Fashion Book offer promoting simple, well dressed children.
Bank of Montreal Shares Optimistic On Canada Trade
At the 109th annual shareholder meeting in Montreal Sir Vincent Meredith said business was rising in most sectors and the prosperity period should not end soon. Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor noted stronger trade and commerce last year reflected in Bank of Montreal earnings and sizable increases in loans and deposits. The meeting approved the annual report and balance sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Montreal
Bank of Montreal
Vincent Meredith
Bart
Sir Vincent
Frederick Williams-Taylor
Australian Wheat Pools Unite For Joint Sale
Australia shifts from multiple state pools to a joint selling agency after visits by H. W. Wood of the Alberta Wheat Pool and G. W. Robertson of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. The move aims to counter underbidding and high commissions in the grain trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
H. W. Wood
Alberta Wheat Pool
G. W. Robertson
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Antipodes
Liverpool
Canadian farmer wins wheat crown at Chicago show
Herman Trelle of Wembley Alberta wins the wheat championship at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago, also claiming the oats grand championship. The Marquis wheat strain originates from Ottawa 1904. Trelle, educated at Edmonton, homesteaded in the Peace River district and credits his Minnesota-born wife for the victory. He has two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Trelle
Wembley
Alberta
Kendrick
Idaho
U.S.A
Chicago
Canada
L. P. Yates
Fishtail
Montana
Drelle
Ottawa
Charles Saunders
Hierman Trelle
Edmonton
University of Alberta
Abberta
Trelle
Jis
United States
Peace River Country
Fairmont
Minnesota
World Poultry Congress Names Chairman for Ottawa Event
Mr. Ray S. Peck, director of the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, is named chairman of the Motion Picture Committee for the World's Poultry Congress to be held in Ottawa from July 27 to August 4, 1927. Two theatres will show all films submitted by National Congress Committees and delegates may view the Seeing Canada series. Scientists, poultrymen, dealers, and authorities from many nations will present papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray S. Peck
Motion Picture Bureau
Ottawa
National Congress
Canada
United States
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Belgium
Denmark
Netherlands
Spain
Germany
Italy
Russia
Latvia
Finland
Australia
South Africa
Brazil
Peru
Dominican Republic
Colombia
Ecuador
Philippines
Barbados
India
Poland
Dutch East Africa
Suggestions To Rename Constantinople In Honor Of Kemal Pasha
The press suggestion to rename Constantinople to honor Kemal Pasha, president of the Republic, receives popular enthusiasm though no choice among Ghazi Mustapha or Kemal is fixed. Turks traditionally call the city Stamboul or Dersadet meaning House of Happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Kemal Pasha
Republic
Ghazi
Mustapha
Kemal
Constantine the Great
Stamboul
John Tops American Baby Names Amid Directory Survey
Simon Newton analyzes telephone and city directories to rank names. John leads a sample of 100,000 names, with William in second place, followed by James Charles and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
America
Simon Newton
William
James
Charles
George
Lincolnshire farmer uses aircraft to spray potatoes
A Lincolnshire farmer sprayed a potato field from an airplane, completing the task in 25 minutes instead of the usual two days, illustrating dramatic time savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnshire
England
Samuel 7 3 Devotional Lesson on Penitence and Serving Jehovah
Sunday school lesson on Samuel chapters 7 and 33 and Psalm 46 urges penitence by abandoning foreign gods Baalim and Ashtaroth. Samuel leads national gathering at Mizpah for fasting prayer confession as water poured out symbolizes heart surrender before Jehovah. Public confession follows and vows made to serve only the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah
Samuel
Canaan
Jesus
Mizpah
Jeremy Taylor
Barrie Reveals Left Handed Writing Tale at London Dinner
Sir James Barrie tells in a letter read at a News-Vendors Benevolent Institute dinner that after The Old Lady Shows Her Medals he lost use of his right hand and writes with his left. Major J J Astor read the note as the manuscript sold at auction for 325 guineas, with the building at 100 guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir James Barrie
News-Vendors’ Benevolent and Provident Institute
London
London Express
James
J. J. Astor
M.P
Sir Herbert Morgan
Fox farming on the Prairie proves lucrative says inspector
K C Valpy, government fox farming inspector from Quebec, reports strong results from a western inspection trip. He notes 140 to 150 well established prairie ranches with 1 pair to 400 adults each and packs including cubs, predicting a good fur crop this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie
K. C. Valpy
Quebec
West
Prairies
Indications of Prosperity for Alberta Savings Certificates
The ten months ending in October 1926 saw net deposits of $2,976,004.63 for Alberta savings certificates, $830,000 more than all of 1925. Since the program began, total net purchases reached $16,651,826.19 over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of Alberta
Prolonged Credit Tension Between Tradesman and Customer
A tradesman questions a customer about a long running account. The customer confirms the balance has persisted for about a year and suggests letting it rest awhile as a resolution. The exchange hints at lingering debt and informal settlement.
Imperial Conference charts Empire economic unity
The Imperial Conference report outlines the growing economic ties among Empire members and the potential for cooperative policy. It notes improved Dominion sentiments, long-term unity, and the extension of the Empire settlement plan for Canada as a key feature highlighted by the Royal Bank Monthly Letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Royal Bank
Prince of Wales and Baldwin May Visit Canada in July
Ottawa reports high authority says Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Baldwin have accepted invitations to Canada for the Dominion’s diamond jubilee on July 1 1927. The celebration will be nationwide with salute fires and noon ceremonies. The Prince may open the Fort Erie Buffalo bridge project during the jubilee events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Baldwin
Canada
Stanley Baldwin
Great Britain
Ottawa
Prince
Hig
Royal Highness
Atlantic
Pacific
Fort Ert
Buffalo
German chemical industry unveils new balanced fertilizer
Germany announces a new concentrated fertilizer blending nitrogen phosphate and potassium in soil tailored mixes. Production runs into tens of thousands of tons monthly with initial farm sales, aiming for home use and export before the next season at a price lower than Chilean nitrates.
Imperial Conference Acknowledges Canada Leaders
Premier King and Hon Ernest Lapointe top the talks as Quebec Premier Taschereau notes Canada’s voice matters to the empire. Taschereau returns from a two month European trip and urges clarified Canadian thinking. An amusing aside jokes about honesty and borrowed umbrellas contrasts with a playful coffee humor quote from Mrs Flop and New Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Ernest Lapointe
Taschecreau
Quebec
Montreal
Reform Club
Taschereau
Tourope
Empire
Canada
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South Wales
Europe
Austtalia
Says Clemenceau
Tion
Bombay
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Australian Wheat Pool
Marquis
U.S. Boundary
World’s Poultry Congress
Congress
Barrie
Prairie Provinces
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