International brief highlights world events and notes
Short notices report on traffic safety concerns in CoomDETUeKee. London forms a Pedecirtacs Presertive Society. Eeperapte gains status as a Sh international language. The U S government signals no objection to delaying the preparatory disarmament conference. Toronto awards coal contract. Alberta shipments to begin immediately. Waseda University students push for greater sexual freedom and end compulsory military training. Canada to double hop production with 1000 acres bought at 260000 dollars for Sumas Lake Bed cultivation. Charles Kellogg demonstrates future sound-wave fire suppression with a tuning fork and bowl. Canadian maples may be planted in Himalayas per Rev. David Rose. The steamer Torshavn to load 3000 tons of sacked wheat for export to Mexico. Rakovsky says armaments talks require equal footing. Soukhomirnoff dies in Berlin at 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waseda University
Tokio
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Sumas
Charles Kellogg
California
Himalayas
David Rose
Kangra
India
Indian Forestry Department
Torshavn
Kirkwood Line
Toronto
Vancouver
Mexico
U S Isolation In World Trade Shaped By Necessities
The Minneapolis Journal argues that rubber tin and coffee prove the United States cannot be self sufficient and must engage in global trade. It warns Hoover fears a world trade war and cautions Americans against exclusive policies, noting collective naiveté despite individual shrewdness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Hoover
Minneapolis Journal
Proverbial maxim challenges vanity and virtue
A sharp remark on how living by proverbs alone breeds rigidity and judgment. It notes a cheap coat’s effect on a man’s self perception, suggesting external trappings can mislead self worth rather than reflect character.
Canadian Wheat Pool officials sail to examine Halifax harbor
KF B Ramesy director D L Smith manager and A G B Clare Montreal representative left Halifax February 1 aboard the Regina to inspect harbor facilities for grain handling. Smith said Halifax must offer comparable cheap rates to compete with other ports for Western Canada grain traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. B. Ramesy
Canadian Cooperative Wheat Pool
D L. Smith
A. G B. Clare
Halifax
England
Regina
Smith
Canada
Canadian Wheat Pool
Canadian
Mr. Smith
Wheat shipments from North Alberta rise in 1925 season
Grain shipments in Northern Alberta served by the Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia Railway reach 1,857,000 bushels for 1925. Wheat accounts for almost two thirds of the total, far above 1924 and 1923 levels which were 890,547 and 1,618,000 bushels respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Eamonton, Dunvegan and British Columbia Railway
New Crepe Roma Fashion Pattern Study for Overblouse and Skirt
The two piece jumper find gains popularity as materials drive further development. Crepe Roma border design overblouse No 1173 available in sizes 34 to 42 inches bust with yardage details for 36 and 40 inch fabrics. Skirt No 1165 offered in waist sizes 28 to 38 inches with yardage requirements. Pattern priced at £0 0d each and fashion book at 10 cents.
How To Order Patterns In Winnipeg Newspaper Ad
A fragmented ad from Winnipeg notices orders for patterns at 175 McDermot Ave. The text mentions sending coins or stamps and references pattern numbers, names, and addresses in a postal request style. The readable portions imply a service format for pattern orders and payment instructions.
Radio expands horizons with air waves and new tech
London por ts broadcast from aeroplanes as Australians join education by radio and CKCK in Regina airs a one act comedy. A Canadian association forms to boost broadcasting while Greenland considers radio for ships. The telegraphone promises to bottle radio programs for later listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CKCK
Regina
Saskatchewan Dairy Association
R. W. Heim
Prince Albert
England
Warwickshire
Northamptonshire
London
Canadian Association of Broadcasters
J. N. Cartier
CKAC
Montreal
Main Johnson
CFCA
Toronto
A. R. McEwen
Canadian National Railway Radio Department
G. M. Bell
P. H. Combs
CHNC
Canada
Greenland
Western Canada Fairs Schedule Set for Class B Events
The Western Canada Association of Fairs Class B adopted dates for summer fairs beginning June 39 and ending August 19. Fairs include Carmen Portage la Prairie Dauphin Yorkton Melfort Estevan Weyburn Red Deer Camrose Vegreville Vermilion Lloydminster North Battleford and Prince Albert with dates ranging from June 20 to August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada Association of Fairs
Regina
Carmen
Portage la Prairie
Dauphin
Yorkton
Melfort
Estevan
Weyburn
Red Deer
Camrose
Vegreville
Vermilion
Lloydminster
North Battleford
Prince Albert
Immigration inspector cites Windsor Walkerville arrivals
Orval G. Adams reports 1816 admissions into Canada at Windsor and Walkerville in December. Among them 113 are native born Canadians returning after six months or more away. A separate dialogue shows a minister's wife asking about Sunday School as a girl explains music lessons delay religious involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval G. Adams
Canada
Windsor
Walkerville
Katie
Crossword puzzle clues list
Horizontal and vertical crossword puzzle clues numbered from 2 through 58 cover a range of definitions. Entries include print ing type, emotionally charged terms, directions, plant life, measurements, and common nouns such as frame, beverage, vessel, and mineral spring. Several entries reference archaic or abbreviation forms, with multiple cross references and variations across clues.
Nations snub Philadelphia 150th celebration invites list
The state department released a list showing only nine nations accepting the United States invitation to the 150th birthday party. Japan Spain Argentina and Hungary are among the acceptors while Great Britain Brazil the Netherlands Poland and Mexico lead those declining or not yet replying. France Italy Germany Canada gave no reply and others may drop out or limit participation due to timing and funds.
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Philadelphia
State Department
Washington
Coolidge
America
Japan
Spain
Argentine
Hungary
Great Britain
Brazil
Netherlands
Poland
Mexico
France
Italy
Germany
Canada
Haiti
Panama
Nicaragua
Liberia
Kingdom of the Serbs
Argentine Republic
Latvia
Costa Rica
Tallest World Building Starts On Broadway Site
The 65 story Christian Missionary building will rise between 122nd and 123rd streets on Broadway. Oscar E. Konkle leads Realty Sureties Inc to fund a 800 foot tower housing a hotel and church with 4500 rooms and top rate of 21 dollars weekly. Ten percent of earnings fund a medical missionary base on Victoria Nyanza. Restrictions ban drinking smoking and Sunday papers. Construction begins with Clemente Contracting removing rock over a 225 foot wide 45,000 square foot site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Betwenn 122Nd Street
123Rd Street
Christian Missionary Building
Woolworth
Oscar E. Konkle
Realty Sureties, Inc
Howard Konkle
Colgate University
Konkle
Victoria Nyanza
Clemente Contracting Company
Veteran Conductor Retires After Sixty Years of Service
Amos Brown of Orange retires from the Boston and Maine Railroad with sixty years in one position. He began in 1833 and served under eleven presidents, ten general superintendents, and twenty division superintendents. He is seventy seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Boston & Maine Railroad
Amos Brown
Orange
Government tests spark Edmon ton straw paper plant bid
Government tests of the Bache-Wiig straw paper process show success and raise the possibility of a new plant in Edmon ton. The Drumheller board of trade is also bidding for the industry, while public opinion splits between reading writing and talking as a majority stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Drumheller Board of Trade
Mrs Oldwed Seeks Lighter Fare at Local Butcher
A shopper asks for leaner cuts while the new butcher suggests trying dieting as a solution. The brief exchange underscores dietary concerns and retail commentary in a small town setting.
Polar Flight Plan Promises Arctic Exploration From Air
Lieut. Commander Richard E. Byrd, aided by Rockefeller and Ford donors, organizes an independent Arctic expedition from the air. Funds include 20000 from each donor, with Byrd seeking dirigible or airplane craft. The project aims to chart unknown regions north of Greenland, Canada and Alaska, using Spitzbergen or Etah as bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Richard E. Byrd
Winchester
Navy
United States
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Edsel Ford
Byrd
Hach
Detroit Aviation Society
Point Barrow
Alaska
China and the Foreigner
The Providence Journal notes that Chinese economic progress over the last fifty years owes much to protection by foreign nations during domestic turmoil. It argues foreign protection enabled railroads mines and shipping to support China’s trade and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Providence Journal
Canada surpasses U S in newsprint output in 1925
Canada produced 1 522 217 tons of newsprint in 1925, 18 percent more than 1921. The United States produced 1 530 218 tons, 25 percent higher than 1921. In the last four months of 1925 Canada exceeded the U S output, and new mills planned for 1926 may place Canada in the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
King’s youngest sailor son turns 23 on China station
The Kings youngest sailyor son reaches twenty three while serving on the China station. He charms court circles with infectious gaiety and is a social favorite at functions. He is devoted to dancing.
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China Station
Alberta Butter Winnings Show Strong Dominion Performance
Alberta butter makers recorded 275 prizes out of 710 across 11 Canadian exhibitions. They captured 50 first prizes, 44 percent second prizes, 44 percent third prizes, 23.5 percent fourth prizes, 29.4 percent fifth prizes, 83 percent sixth prizes, 33.3 percent seventh prizes, and 22.2 percent eighth prizes. Eastern shows included Ottawa 12 of 44, Toronto 19 of 26, and London 9 of 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Alberta
Canada
Marker
Ottawa
Toronto
London
A New Kind Of College For Hair Research
A $5 000 donation funds the creation of a college on hair research to study baldness and other deteriorations. A Columbia University physician faculty member will head the laboratory, reflecting hair as a vital factor in life and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nessler
American Master Hairdressers’ Association
Faculty of
Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University
Great Producers Wheat Oats Barley Rye Output Compared
Prairie provinces in 1925 produced 394,556,000 bushels of wheat 336,247,000 bushels of oats 95,315,000 bushels of barley and 12 085,000 bushels of rye despite a population density of 2.5 per square mile United Kingdom density is 329 per square mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Province
United Kingdom
Forest Land Extends Through Much of Manitoba
Manitoba, a prairie province, has 79 percent of its area as forest land. Forest reserves total 3,729 square miles across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
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Informational Congress of
The
World Telegraph Union
United Siates
League of Nations
Toronto Board of Control
Moscow
Havas
Paris
Christian Rakovsky
Vladimir Soukhomirnoff
Berlin
U. S
WN. OU
Ovee
Sxiay
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Eer
Reaee
Cola
Wees
Birmingham
Eng
Kohat
Caterham
Din
New York
Forest
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