World Happenings Briefly Told
There are 142 500 400 maple in Asia according to preliminary official estimates an increase of thirty eight per cent since 1897. The Saskatchewan wheat pool has taken out a 100 069 buying permit for a drying plant at Port Arthur. General Sir George Wagginfon died at Glebe Ct Merlow on Thames. A new comet Reid's comet of eighth magnitude announced from Copenhagen and Harvard Observatory. Twenty seven rebels executed in Oaxaca City in reprisal for the massacre of a Federal column on January 12. Kruger's traveling wagon shipped to South Africa. Gold thefts on Lena River prompt threat to suspend work. Rome Vienna air service opened. initial flight 12 in a three metre plane of 720 hp. six hours by air replaces 33 by train. Poll agreement on disarmament between Allies and Germany reached. no League of Nations issues. Supreme Court of Canada holds Alberta Mine Owners Tax Act invalid. California Collieries appeal allowed with costs and action dismissed.
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Hastia
Harvard
Astronomical
Copenagen
Reid
Oaxaca City
San Miguel Florande
Kruger
City of London Corporation
South Africa
Rome
Vienna
Germany
League of Nations
Supreme Court of Canada
Mine Owners’ Tax Act
Alberta
California
Official Weights Missing in Ottawa Spotlight
A quirky note describes Canada’s official weights and measures stored since the 1870s in Ottawa. Secret police and officials search for the ironbound chest said to contain the weights, amid odd tangents about melodies and moral musings from a long-ago era.
Universally Known Prince of Wales Attracts Global Attention
Excerpt from the first chapter of The Prince of Wales Character Study notes that the prince draws widespread curiosity. The author, Major J F Venney, cites sightings and conversations from India to Egypt and Vienna to show he captivates more universal interest than any living person.
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Prince of Wales
N.W
India
Zambeai
Soudan
Egypt
J. FE. Venney
Vienna
Paris
United States
Tramp Steamers Yield To Regular Ocean Liners
The Commerce Department notes a shift from 42 tramp steamers per 63 liners before the war to 27 tramp steamers per 73 liners today. Unregulated tramp trade cuts freight rates but is vanishing as liners dominate scheduled routes.
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Commerce Department
Charming two piece frock design in crepe satin or velvet
The pattern No 1498 for misses and small women offers a two piece skirt attached to the bodice with a left side tulle accent. Sizes 16 18 20 with materials listed and a fashion book accompanying chart with explanations for beginner sewers.
Reindeer Industry Grows Low-Cost Alaska Trade
Alaska reports 236900 reindeer across 118 herds, an evolving industry. Reindeer provide food clothing and transport, replacing box teams in some areas. Production runs about 1 dollar per animal per year, with meat prices at 10 to 12 dollars. From 1918 to 1925 nearly 2900000 pounds exported. government works to improve herd management and grazing.
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Alaska
Alisha
Casearets Candy Cathartic for sick children
A 10 cent box of Casearets Candy Cathartic is advertised to gently cleanse the bowels and improve stomach, liver, and overall health in children. The ad promotes ease for mothers and claims no griping or nausea, with directions included and a low price.
British Columbia Farm Population Grows While Output Rises
Minister of Lands F J Darrow reports 22 000 farmers in British Columbia and a doubled farm population over ten years. Dairy value rose from five to ten dollars, and total farm production increased from 57 000 to 45 000 net during 1815 to 1925 period, highlighting expanding agriculture in the province.
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British Columbia
Ton
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
Advertisement claims rapid relief from heavy pain heartburn flatus and sour stomach after taking one or two pills. It promises stomach digestion correction within minutes and offers a guarantee via the druggist.
English Word Home In French Usage
The English word home has been adopted by the French with no native equivalent notes. Department stores and furniture shops advertise le home and newspapers use the term for domestic and women’s news
Canada’s Urbanization and the rural shift
The article argues Canada’s urban population rose sharply from 1891 to 1921 while rural numbers declined in five provinces. It contends urban life distracts from agriculture, urging rural colonization and higher farm output as the base for sustainable urban growth.
Equal Rights for Women Petition in Commons Urges 21 Vote Age
Members from all parties in the British house of commons push for women's franchise at age 21 while government plans equal privileges with men. Currently women 20 may vote under limits, and men vote at 21. Meanwhile some Finglish readers sent Christmas cards with a crossword revealing the sender’s identity.
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Baldwin
House of Commons
Wife quips over cooking skills in lighthearted quarrel
Mrs W asks why she was told she married for being a cook, confessing she cannot boil a potato. Mr W sheepishly says he needed an excuse, revealing a playful domestic moment.
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Mrs. W
Dave
Mr. W
The Best Laxative He Ever Tried
Mr W J Dorion of New York praises Carter's Little Liver Pills as the best laxative he has used. He notes they are small easy to take painless and effective. He warns against mercury calomel and other poisonous drugs and recommends this vegetable medicine for the family. Packages priced 25c and 75c.
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W. J. Dorion
New York
Carter
Sunday School Lesson On Love And Wives Sacrifice
Sunday lesson notes emphasize husbands loving their wives as Christ loved the church. It contrasts self love with conjugal affection, highlighting sacrifice, duty, and moral conduct in the home. The devotional references Paul, Ephesians, and 1 Corinthians with historical note on early moving pictures.
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Paul
Christ
Emerson
Tk, Abbott
Freeing Slaves in Burma Abolition Move Promises Compensation
The British Government orders abolition of slavery in Burma. Governor Sir Harcourt Butler announced at a Kachu chiefs reception that slaves must not be sold or used in dowries or feuds and that families will not be broken up. Immediate release and compensation to owners will follow. an estimated 5 000 slaves may become free citizens.
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Burma
Harcourt Butler
Burwa
The
Triangle
Weak spell left reader unable to stand after sickness
Mrs. Wim Palmer of Tomahawk Alta writes about a long spring illness that left her so weak she could hardly stand and unable to sleep due to noises, despite trying blood tonics and nerve pills, before her mother sent three boxes of remedies.
ROS nHad Neary ROS nHad Neary
After the first box T was feeling much better and continued use until completing three boxes. Now she feels as well as ever. Price 50c a box at all dealers or mailed direct on receipt of price by The T. Milburn Co. Limited Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Alberta sets 1926 oil output above two hundred thousand barrels
Government estimates project Alberta petroleum production will exceed 200 000 barrels for 1926 once all returns are in, up from 183 000 in 1925. Rosalite No 4 well in Yarner Valley surpassed 190 000 barrels through November 1 with an average daily yield of 528 barrels of naphtha and related products.
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Alberta
Yarner Valley
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