World Happenings Briefly Told
A compendium of items reports on the Pacific coast visit of their excellencies Viscount and Lady Willingdon in April, Pisa tower repairs, and the Champlain and Vancouver cruisers. It notes British Columbia’s 1926 population, the death of Gerald Lascelles, and Richard Kearton. It mentions a federal subsidy proposal for coal transport, a Moscow bicycle loan idea, Lindbergh’s advised restraint, and Canadian immigration figures for 1926 27.
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Viscount
Lady Willingdon
Pacific Coast
Pisa
Ministry of Education and Fine Arts
C. T. Beard
R.C.N
Champlain
R. I. Agnew
Vancouver
British Columbia
Gerald William Lascelles
Earl of Harewood
Viscount Lascelles
Mary
Richard Kearton
Surrey
England
Ontario
Quebec
Charles Woodward
Moscow
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Banff Hot Springs Among Americas Most Important
The hot springs near Banff in the Rocky Mountains National Park Alberta are among the continent’s most important. The five chief springs flow about 40 000 gallons per hour or roughly 1 000 000 gallons per day.
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Banff's
Banff
Rocky Mountains National Park
Alberta
Meeting at the Station Mapped to Five O'clock
Lois tells Bill to meet at the station at five. Bill agrees and asks for confirmation of the time.
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Lois
Protecting B C Fruit Crop Against Devastating Pests
The Okanagan fruit crop faces codling moth and earwig threats this season. Counter parasites will be imported from Wenatchee Washington with US government cooperation to curb pests. Provincial entomologist E R Buckle notes past success but warns of secondary pest risks and possible Washington level losses without suppression.
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Okanagan
E. R. Buckle
Vernon
Wenatchee
Wash
United States
British Columbia
State of
Washington
Yakima
Secretaries Praise Canadian Welcome and Ottawa Exhibit
Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg returned to Washington after a trip to Canada expressing high satisfaction with the reception in Ottawa. He singled out the governor-general Viscount Willeyngdon, Prime Minister Mackenzie King, officials, and parliament for their hospitality and praised the Actives building as one of the world’s most interesting exhibits.
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Frank B. Kellogg
Washington
Canada
Ottawa
Viscount Willingdon
W. L. Mackenzie King
Actives
Fashion pattern No 1706 for a two piece dress
The pattern features a bloused bodice with a deep V front and tie bow, a snug two piece skirt, and gathered sleeve cuffs. Sizes 16 years and bust 36 38 40 42 44 inches. Materials and yardage specified. price 25 cents for the pattern. A home dressmaker guidebook is offered at 10 cents.
Faces Across the Sea Through Early Televisual Contact
The article details the first cross Atlantic television images from John L. Baird in London to Hartsdale New York. Subjects included Baird, W. C. Cox, and Mrs. Howe of the London AP, who described the thrill of seeing her image transmitted and the tests as demonstrations of future telecast potential.
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Jules Verne
John L. Baird
Baird
London
Hartsdale
New York
W. C. Cox
London Press Association
United States
Fox
Howe
James Howe
Associated Press
Baby's Own Tablets praised by mothers worldwide
From Canada the fame of Baby's Own Tablets is spreading as mothers tell other mothers of their quick relief for minor childhood ailments. Mrs. Arthur T. Allen of Auburn Maine endorses the product noting rapid sleep aid and bowel regularity. tablets sold by druggists or mailed for 25 cents per box by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Canada
Arthur T. Allen
Auburn
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Federal Grants For Fairs Sparking Parliamentary Debate
Western MPs report daily telegrams from constituents about federal grants to class B fairs. The policy faces sharp debate as only some fairs receive aid and no clear principle guides disbursement. Western members want grants to all qualifying fairs or none.
Noted Indian Chief Moses Brown Dies at Chehalis Reserve
Moses Brown, famed Chehalis Reserve chief in British Columbia, has died. He survived a near burial 35 years ago when a coffin jarred, waking him as mourners carried him to the grave. A guide to provincial and federal efforts, he served early as a bartender in New Westminster and was a respected medicine man well educated in multiple languages.
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Moses Brown
Chehalis Reserve
B.C
Moses
Cariboo
British Columbia
New Westminster
Truth About Cancer by Dr Robert Bell Free Treatment Book
A Canadian note promotes a book by Dr Robert Bell arguing cancer is a blood disease not cured by surgery X rays or radium. It claims conventional surgeons misstate cancer and urges nonoperative, nonradiation treatment methods with free information by Charles Walter in Toronto Ontario Canada.
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Robert Gell
Charles Walter
Brunswick Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Paris Poet Entrants Into Cage Reads Poems
A Parisian figure Louis Lolygara entered a cage with wild Mons and read his verses for thirty minutes. The Mons appeared unharmed as the unique event unfolded. The line suggests a warning that wealth and power cannot guarantee future control, urging action rather than passivity.
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Louis Lolygara
Sunday School Lesson and Golden Text
Devotional note on Mark 5 verses 22 to 43 and Mark 5.34 healing phrase Thy faith had made thee whole. Includes Golden Text, lesson reference, and related Ephesians 3.14-21 reading for contemplation.
Triumph of Love and Faith in Jairus Story
The narrative follows Jairus, a synagogue ruler, pleading for his dying daughter. A parched motherly faith emerges as a woman with a twelve year illness touches Jesus, prompting a miracle. Jesus reassures the father, then raises the twelve-year-old girl with Aramaic words, restoring life.
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Jesus
Jairus
Peter
James
John
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe from Old Issue
A vintage soup recipe describes making cream of tomato soup with canned or fresh tomatoes, onion, celery, parsley, spices, butter, flour, and milk. Tomatoes simmer with seasonings, then a white sauce is prepared and combined, with soda added just before serving.
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Borden’s
St. Charles
How She Saved A Poor Blind Woman At Loreland Mission
A blind woman at Loreland gives ten shillings to a mission plate after learning her neighbor spends ten shillings a year on lamp fuel. She explains she can’t afford a lamp and donates the amount to illuminate heathen lands.
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Loreland
Car Joke Comes From New Automobile Owner
A man just bought a car and takes his wife on trips while she teases his driving. A neighbor greets him with a joke about the car and its fuel efficiency, and the husband quips that the car gets about 40,000 words to the gallon.
Debate Over Baby Color and Health Sparks Online Fuss
Some critics argue a healthy infant must appear a delicate pink while others celebrate robust crying as sign of vitality. The discussion reflects differing beliefs about infant health and appearance.
Cancer Cure Book Promises Potassium Based Treatment
A London surgeon advertises a free book on a potassium based cancer theory. The text claims cancer stems from potassium salt deficiency causing cell breakdown and offers case reports, home treatment and advice, with contact for Charles Watter in Toronto to receive the free book.
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London
First World Air Cruise From Croydon Is Planned
Imperial Airways plans the first air cruise carrying 12 passengers on a 35 day tour across France Spain Northern Africa Sicily and Italy. The Luxurious flight includes pilot engineer and steward with lunches and tea on board and a first class buffet. The trip covers about 5500 miles by air plus extensive car travel arranged by the tour directors.
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Croydon
France
Spain
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Imperial Airways
Castoria Offers Safe Gentle Relief for Babies
Advertises Fletcher's Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for colic constipation and diarrhea in infants. Claims a sweet taste and easy digestion with no castor oil needed, while advising doctors for real sickness and noting a care book included.
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Fletcher
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Ash
Grtelle
Gunard
Tinchor Donaldson
Buckley's
K. Backley
House of Commons
Guili'sa
Green Mountain
J. H. Guild CO
Rupert, VT
U.S.A
Lyman
St. Paul
Montreal
Knight Exchange Building
Kellogg
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tadio
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Minard
Lae Nm
Liniment
the Borden Co. Limited
St.charles
Chief Moses
Krep Minard
Chile
Charles’ Watter
Yassah
Castoria
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