World Happenings Briefly Told
Approximately five percent of the works budget is needed to meet British Columbia employment needs, Premier Patullo says. Capt D Arcy Martin of Victoria named sergeant-at-arms in the legislature, speaker-designate Perry announces. Speaker Black blocks women knitters in galleries during Commons debates, drawing industry backlash. Senator Raoul Dandurand named president of the University of Montreal, succeeding the late F L Beique. Winnipeg birth control clinic planned when funds allow, says Mrs Osborne. Sir John Simon warns time is running against disarmament friends in Commons debate. Amos Williams, 76, veteran of the Northwest Rebellion and 90th Winnipeg Rifles, dies in Winnipeg. he came to Manitoba 57 years ago from Cornwall England, father William Williams of Moose Jaw.
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Capt
D'Arcy Martin
Victora
British Columbia
H. G. Perry
Prince George
Amos Williams
90Th
Winnipeg Rifles
Little Black Devils
Winnipeg
Mr. Williams
Manitoba
Cornwall
Eng
William Williams
Moose Jaw
Are You WEARY and How to Rest the Body
Relaxation advice targets fatigue and brain heaviness. It recommends moderate eating, ample sleep, fresh air, daily exercise, and a weekly bracing dose of Andrews Liver Salt to purify and invigorate the body, with sole agents listed as John A Huston Co Toronto.
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Dave
Ipenensin
Andrews
Nature
John 4
Huston Co
Led
Toronto
Entomologists’ Wheat Plan Aids Grasshopper Stricken Farmers
Hon. W. M. Aseltine of Rose Town told the senate that wheat acreage reductions in the next year would pose no difficulty if farmers in grasshopper troubled districts follow entomologists instructions. Farmers were advised not to feed wheat on areas where insects laid eggs last fall, a measure exceeding the 15 percent reduction target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.aseltine
Rosetown
Senate
Orchestra Leader Says He Can Match Any Player
A renowned conductor declares no instrument in his band challenges him, claiming equal mastery to the players. He adds he is quite proficient on his own trumpet as well.
Neon signs and inert gas history in one brief piece
Neon signs brighten communities using the inert gas neon discovered in 1904 by Sir William Ramsay. Neon is obtained from air at about twelve parts per one million and used for illumination and spark plug testing. Beacons at Lympne aerodrome flash six thousand candle power. Krypton and xenon are less known relatives of neon in the inert gas family.
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Sir William Ramsay
England
Lympne
Paris
Silver tickets from Bristol Theatre Royal endure
Silver tickets dating to 1766 grant access to any performance at the Theatre Royal in Bristol. Passed down through generations, these old passes remain in use by current holders as best seats at Britain’s oldest theatre outside London.
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Britain
London
Theatre Royal
Bristol
Leong Drawn Out Story Of Library Book Return
Walter Thompson borrowed a book from the Atchison library 36 years ago, read half, returned it, then recently retrieved the same title and finished reading it. The long gap highlights a peculiar case of book theft and later return to the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thompson
Atchison, Kansas
Mr. Thompson
Life Pestic Misprint Sparks Local Curiosity
A quirky typo in a local newspaper column sparks chatter about flawed proofs and odd spellings. Readers share jokes about pesticides and daily routines while awaiting a clarification from the editor.
Jesus Calls Sinners Not the Righteous at Meal Gatherings
Sunday School lesson focuses on Jesus dining with publicans and sinners, contrasting Pharisees who value sacrifice over mercy. It cites Matthew 9 13 and Hosea 6 6 to show Jesus as physician of souls. Emphasizes mercy over ritual purity and the mission to call sinners.
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Jesus
Matthew
Woman Recovers After Using Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Mrs. Jas. Johnsen of 19 Bruce St. Salt, Ont., described extreme weakness and insomnia before using Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She says the tonic restored her health after taking several doses as advised by the advert.
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Jas. Johnsen
Bruce St
Winess
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Marvels of the Human Eye by F. M. Crowe
Optometrist F. M. Crowe of Calgary explains that modern life strains eyes more than in the past due to complex civilization and longer work hours. He notes that eye irregularities exist across primitive and modern peoples and urges attention to vision and proper glasses. Continued in next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Crowe
Optometrist-Optician
Calgary
President Taft Liner Collides With Giant Whale
The Dollar liner President Taft traveling from San Francisco to New York struck a giant whale 1 027 miles northwest of Balboa. The wireless operator reported a terrific impact with passengers rushing to deck as the whale surfaced stunned and the vessel reversed to detour around it.
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President Taft
San Francisco
New York
Balboa
Taft
Insult Law Proposes Prison for Public Insults at The Hague
A bill introduced in The Hague would sentence offenders to one to two years in prison for publicly insulting authorities public bodies or institutions. Justice Minister Dr. Van Shaik cited rising insults to authorities and certain groups as a threat to public order and safety.
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The
Hague
van Shaik
A Logical Conclusion on Cold Seasons in England
Statistics show cold seasons in England peak in January February April May and September October. The article notes sniffles occur in the remaining months.
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England
Rhyme and Letter Trick Sparks Classroom Laughs
A playful exchange in class has students guessing letters and sounds as the teacher tests a spelling joke. Bright Beatrice quickly answers with a humorous word leading to a chuckle in the room.
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Beatrice
Buckley’s cough remedy promises strong value and fast relief
Buckley’s claims to offer far more for your money by diluting with water without losing healing power. It says only a few doses stop the stubborn cough and a single sip provides relief. Advertising emphasizes a scientific formula and refusal of substitutes. Buckley’s is sold everywhere.
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Buckley's
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Ebritish Columbia
T. DD. Pattullo
Speaker Black
House of Commons
Raoul Dandurand, KC
Assembly of the League of Nations
University of Montreal
F. L. Beique
Friends of Disarmament
John Simon
Foreign Affairs
Lydia E. Pinkham
Felin E
N. U
Vogue
Chantecler
Gordon H. Guest
MOA
Leong
Turret
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada, Limited
South Africa
Denicotea
Chantler & Chantler, Limited
Veilagtos
St W
Lokouto, Ont
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