World Happenings Briefly Told From Across the Globe
A Moscow denial disputes a report that Russia and Japan cut diplomatic ties. Notes from 1927 list 32 spring wheat varieties tested at Central Farnet Ottawa. Captain Isaac Coffin, last Crimean War survivor, dies at 82 in St John New Brunswick. Canada auto output 1928 hits record 242 382 with plant value 151 826 338.
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Russia
Japan
Moscow
Central Farnet
Ottawa
Isaac Coffin
St. John, N.B
Canada
Moving a White Oak at Wellesley for Dormitory Site
At Wellesley College a large white oak was lowered six feet during Christmas vacation. Workers dug beneath the pedestal like base and used jets of water to undermine it, allowing the tree to drop to its new location as the hill housing Stone Davis Hall was lowered for construction.
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Wellesley College
Wellesley
Stone Davis Hall
Distinctive new one piece dress with draped lines
The dress features a right front wrap forming a skirt drape and a jabot frill on the bodice. A side front belt gathers on the right side. Size 36 bust uses 34 yards of 40 inch material. Pattern No 354 offers several sizes and fabrics in chic Paris-inspired colors.
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Paris
How To Order Patterns in Winnipeg Paper Union Ad
A Winnipeg notice from the Patterns Address Union lists ordering details at 375 McDermot Ave. Readers are guided on how to request pattern patterns and related supplies. The ad emphasizes mail or in person orders with contact at the union office.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Sets Fractured Arm By Radio Instructions
G Hudson, radio operator at Hope's Advance, Hudson Strait, set a fractured elbow by wireless from 1700 miles away. He relayed diagnoses and treatment steps via crytic messages between the Arctic range-finding station and Ottawa’s Marine Department. First aid had been given by H H Hall, a fur trader, and a doctor’s guidance helped during lancing, splinting, and ongoing progress.
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Arctic
G Hudson
Hope
Hudson Strait
Hudson
Department of Marine
Ottawa
Rush Medico
H H Hall
Dinana Bay
F. Woodrow
Trail Radio Station
J. J. Hagarty
Department of Health
Does Not Always Require Intelligence
The article notes that computation skill does not guarantee high intelligence. It cites Tom Fuller, a Virginia-born enslaved man who, though illiterate, astonished 18th century investigators with mental arithmetic. It also mentions Jacques Inaudie from Piedmont who could multiply four figures by four in his head, yet was only a poorly educated peasant.
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Tom Fuller
Virginia
Jacques Inaudie
Piedmont
Euler
Ridder
Catarrhozone Inhaler Promises Quick Flu Relief
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone inhaler as a cure for influenza colds and sore throats, promising rapid germ destruction and nose throat relief. It markets Complete outfit at $1.00 and a smaller 50 cent size, with guidance to carry and use frequently. Also notes Imperial Airways cross channel fleet logging four million miles with London Europe service since 1924 carrying 97,000 passengers and 3,000 tons of freight.
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Cross Channel
Imperial Alirways
London
Europe
Imperial <Airways
Air service prep accelerates Africa journey to Cairo to Johannesburg
Jungle aerodromes are being prepared in Africa for a Cairo to Johannesburg air service. Thousands of trees are felled and roots removed to create landing spaces. Ant hills are cleared by hand as no other method exists. Some hills exceed 25 feet. Experimental flights planned next summer as a precursor to regular service. The 5,000 mile trip would take five to six days instead of two months by current transport.
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Africa
Cairo
Johannesburg
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and References
Sunday lesson centers on abiding in Christ and prayer with key passages from Genesis Exodus Nehemiah Daniel Matthew Luke John 1 Thessalonians and 1 John. Devotional reading from Psalm 121 emphasizes trust and guidance.
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Daniel
Thessalonians
Prayer and sincerity in private devotion as Jesus taught
The piece contrasts public prayer by the hypocrites with Jesus call to pray in secret. It cites scripture from Matthew and quotes H S Brewster and John Buxton while noting the Salvation Army founder General William Booth began preaching on a soap box outside a saloon in London.
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H. S. Brewster
God
Nathaniel
Peter
Jesus
William Booth
Salvation Army
East Ind
London
Mothers Warned Of Colds That Follow the Flu
Physicians warn the post flu period carries danger of bronchitis pneumonia or a second severe flu, especially for children. Avoid internal meds as they upset digestion. If a fresh cold appears rub Vicks on throat and chest at bedtime. applied externally it is safe for children and helps prevent complications.
Europe Tours for Canadians via Cunard from Montreal
Four European Tours Pennies are being saved and preparations completed by Canadian National Railways for four annual personally conducted tours. The Cunarder Andamia departs Montreal July 5 with plans including England Scotland Holyrood Warwick Kenilworth Stratford Oxford and a Loch Lomond trip.
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Europe
Canadian National Railways
England
Scotland
Hanes
Melrose Abbey
Holyrood
Abbotsford
Warwick Kenilworth
Stratford-on-Avon
Oxford
Hampton Court
Stoke Poges
Loch Lomond
Trossachs
Glasgow
Edinburgh
London
Paris
Versailles
Battlefields
Brussels
Cologne
Switzerland
Italy
Miar
Venice
Florence
Rome
Genoa
Nice
Monte Carlo
Southampton
Ausonia
Cherbourg
Transformation in Palestine Near River Jordan Progress
A powerhouse is rising on the River Jordan a few miles below the Sea of Galilee. The river falls 3 000 feet in 104 miles and automobiles electric lighting and steam railways are driving a transformation in Palestine.
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Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Palestine
Remedy for Earache Promises Simple Relief
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for earache. It claims a few drops on lint or medicated cotton placed in the ear will relieve pain and suggests doctors are often unnecessary for this ailment.
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Thomas
Imperial Air Ways records strong early growth
Since 1924 the Imperial Air Ways fleet carried over 97 000 passengers and 3 000 tons of freight between London and continental Europe, signaling healthy business for the airline.
Mother spoke of reducing by trimming expenses
A fragment notes a mother referencing cutting costs and tightening budget lines as a strategy. The tone implies practical frugality without detailing specific items or dates.
Alberta Livestock Industry Revenue 1928 Report
D A McKenzie Dominion markets representative reports Alberta’s livestock sector earned 8 775 257 dollars in 1928. He says the industry is enjoying prosperity and should give confidence to those engaged in the agricultural branch as they face the future.
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Alberta
D. A. McKenzie
Dominion Markets
Mothers Praise Baby's Own Tablets For Little Ones
Mothers across the country recommend Baby's Own Tablets for babies health and comfort. The tablets are praised as an effective laxative relieving stomach and bowel derangements, banishing constipation and aiding teething, sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams Medicines Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicines Co
Brockville
Ont
Dialogue About Modern Chivalry and Mud-Puddle Etiquette
Edna laments chivalry while Crawford counters with humor about women making do. The banter contrasts old codes of courtesy with contemporary independence in a casual exchange.
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Edna
Sir Walter Raleigh
Crawford
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