Overseas trade and royal duties in brief from Edmonton to Buckingham
Government talks on silk protection and grain board appeal in Edmonton surface among a mix of empire news. London hints the Prince of Wales will begin daily duties at Buckingham Palace. Maruneh, near Damascus, reports a massacre of about 40 villagers. Dallas logs hundreds ill with influenza and twenty deaths. Canadian trade totals rise to 1.881 billion for ten months. Gutenberg Bible sold for 106000 to Dr. A S Rosenbach. Dr Schumacher claims discovery of the cancer bacillus. Winnipeg elects Brig Gen Patterson as On-to-the-Bay president with local officials named as honorary or regional vice presidents.
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Department of Overseas Trade
Board of Grain Commissioners
Appex
Edmonton
Board of Trade
London
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
Maruneh
Damascus
Dallas
Tex
Customs Department
Anderson Galleries
A. 8. Rosenbach
Philadelphia
Joseph Schumacher
Microbiological Society
Schumacher
R. W. Patterson
F. J. James
Regina
D. Hill
M.L.A
Meffert
J A. Caulder
Moose Jaw
George Edwards
Cambridge Professor Barcroft Sits Six Days In Sealed Box
Professor Joseph Barcroft, newly named physiology professor at Cambridge University, spent six days in a hermetically sealed glass box to determine if blood oxygen can be calculated under specific conditions. The experiment, tied to aviation research, caused him to lose his left pulse and underscores the risks some scientists take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Barcrofit
Cambridge University
Barcroft
Global automotive vehicle total rises to 25 73,928 in 1926
The American department of commerce reports the world total of gasoline driven vehicles on January 1 1926 at 25 73 928 up from 22 700 344 on January 1 1925. The US leads with 19 899 436 motor vehicles including 17 317 357 passenger cars and 806 000 buses. The UK is next with 1 474 573 vehicles, France and Canada follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
United States
United Kingdom
France
Canada
Banff Tourist Traffic Rises Over The Season
Banff National Park figures show 91 000 visitors used the Banff road this season an increase of about 34 600 from the prior period. Some travelers appear exhausted while others seem born to wear out their companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Road
Banff
Banff National Park
Hair Growth Theory Claims Musician Baldness Link
A writer proposes a theory that orchestral players are mostly bald due to the physical effects of blowing wind instruments. The piece cites cinema and theatre orchestras to claim many players lose hair early, with cornet and horn players singled out as especially affected.
Woman Veterinary Surgeon in Ireland and England
Miss Aleen Cast daughter of Sir Leopold Cust began practising in Ireland and built a large veterinary practice requiring four horses to cover the country. She has now settled on the borders of the New Forest.
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Eviil
Aleen Cast
Leopold Cust
Ireland
New Forest
Fashion frock with high collar and long sleeves details
A fashion note describes a frock with an erect collar and long sleeves in princess lines, featuring a circular skirt with movement. The bodice uses satin or metal cloth, skirt velvet, and a contrasting wide ribbon belt. Sizes 16 to 20 years. material yardage and price for outfit and fashion book provided.
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Lelong
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipeg pattern order details show the Union at 175 McDermot Street listing pattern numbers and ordering steps. The notice emphasizes to apply through the newspaper office for pattern No.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot 'Re
Winnipeg
Province Sends Coin or Stamps to Recipients
A regional authority announces delivery of coins or stamps to targeted recipients. The move aims to bolster local commerce and collector interest, with officials urging careful handling during transit and noting distribution details will follow in official advisories.
Radio Advances Spark Wide World Reception And Domestic Standouts
Daylight reception records emerge as BRT St James in Chicago picks up KFI Los Angeles football broadcasts. R H Skinner in Egypt hears his wife from Pittsburgh while a 3 cent kilowatt transmitter goes up at Fort Leavenworth to power a new US government radio network. George K Burgess oversees an US Bureau of Standards study finding fewer harms from high power stations. Vancouver amateur Earl Chang claims a 10 000 mile Antarctic contact lasting over fifty minutes. Montreal aims to collect a $1 radio tax from about 40 000 set owners, with jail options for nonpayment. Farm radio counts climb from 2 500 in 1923 to 550 000 in 1925, with high price sets still selling best. A three tube set promises good loudness and an approximate 1 000 mile reception range under normal conditions.
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BRT St. James
Chiago
KFI
Los Angeles
R. H. Skinner
New York
The
Sphinx
Egypt
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Manufacturing Company
Ft. Leavenworth
United States
George K. Burgess
United States Bureau of Standards
Vancouver
Earl Chang
Discovery Inlet
Antarctic Ocean
Montreal
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Cusson
Wonderful Invention Of Irish Engineer
An Irish engineer has created a fog alert at Dublin Harbor where fog obscures a beacon and triggers a warning bell. Light from the lamphouse shines on an electro photo cell in a linked lighthouse. when the beam is blocked by fog the bell rings, a unique worldwide innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Harbor
Thunder Bay District Set To Lead Newsprint World
Within five years the Thunder Bay district including Nipigon will be the largest newsprint paper centre, says F N Young, manager of the Thunder Bay Paper Company. Several firms operate there and timber grants from the Ontario Government compel major plant expansions to meet grant requirements.
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Thunder Bay
Nipigon
F. N. Youngman
Thunder Bay Paper Company
Ontario
Sir Oliver Lodge on evolution and unseen communion
Sir Oliver Lodge suggested in a recent lecture that humans have millions of years before reaching their end and that mortals are continually in communion with an unseen influence. The talk tied evolution to spiritual connection and future human progress.
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Oliver Lodge
After a man gets off one witty remark he is expected to give a continuous performance
A brief note observes that after a first clever remark a comedian or speaker is expected to maintain a steady show. The remark hints at audience expectations and the rhythm of a live performance.
Mrs Moss of Great Yarmouth Earliest Lucknow Survivor
Mrs William Moss of Great Yarmouth England marks the seventieth anniversary of her wedding and recalls being seven during the 1857 siege of Lucknow by Indian mutineers. She stands among a small number of living survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moss
Great Yarmouth
Eng
Lucknow
Crossword Puzzle Clue List From Miscellany Page
A long list of crossword clues numbered 1 through 69 across a variety of topics including astronomy trees money anatomy tools fishing terms body parts and common verbs with multiple entries per line or generic hints. The items reference heavenly bodies plants fabrics foods and actions suitable for a puzzle key.
Plans for world’s first plastic surgery hospital in New York
A new Plastic Hospital planned in New York aims to open in November as the world’s first dedicated to plastic and cosmetic surgery. It will offer free public clinics for the poor and reduced-fee facial correction for moderate means, funded by a wealthy New York donor and supported by metropolitan medical professionals. A Mayo Brothers Hospital plastic department opened in Rochester, and other major American hospitals are expected to follow.
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New York
Plastic Hospital
Thee
Metropolitan Medical Fraternity
Mayo Brothers’ Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Gordon New
Old Turk Zara Agha To Be Honored In Constantinople
The famed 150 year old Zara Agha, once the city’s renowned thamal, is named doorkeeper for Constantinople’s municipal council. Granted a warm seat, a uniform, and a pension boost, he will no longer struggle for bread and cheese despite his age and faded trade.
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Zara Agha
Constantinople
Thamal
Hamals
Turkey
Association of Humals
Ermine Bey
Zara
World's Richest Oil Well Outproduces Most Fields
Article notes the Royalite well south of Calgary in Turner Valley as the world’s richest oil well producing 400 barrels daily of nearly pure naphtha. It contrasts this with Wainwright field wells east of Edmonton producing 80 to 100 barrels daily, and cites U S 1924 averages across states and regions such as 6.59 barrels in 298,915 wells, 55.53 in California, 20.9 in Texas, .32 in Oklahoma, 20.63 in Montana, and 41.84 in Wyoming.
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Alberta
Calgary
Turner Valley
Wainwright
Edmonton
United States
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Montana
Rocky Mountain Area
Wyoming
Three Stamps Bore Alexandra Image Across Issues
The 1903 Quebec Tercentenary, 1897 Newfoundland, and Coronation issues feature Queen Alexandra. The 1908 Quebec tercentenary marks her co‑appearance with King Edward on the two‑cent carmine stamp, noted as the finest of her three philatelic portrayals. A German scientist invented a thin transparent roll foil process retaining elasticity.
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England
Newfoundland
Alexandra
Quebec
Edward
Canada warns on Pacific cable plan under British law
Hon. P. C. Larkin states Canada has paid near £1,000,000 of losses from the Fiji to Canada cable and seeks a share of profits. Postmaster-General Charles Murphy says Canada would quit the partnership with the UK Australia and New Zealand if duplication proceeds. The 1911 Act divides profits and losses. Canada argues the Pacific cable board cannot duplicate without Canada’s consent and may terminate its involvement unless terms are set.
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Hon. P. C. Larkin
Pacific Cable
Canada
P. C. Larkin
Fiji
Charles Murphy
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific Cable Board
British Columbia Coal Mines Set World Death-Rate Record
British Columbia coal mines achieved a record low death rate in 1925. The minister of mines announced that 2.4 deaths per 1,000,000 tons of coal mined set a world record, the lowest rate in the province and surpassing other major coal regions worldwide.
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British Columbia
Double Bodyguard for Prince Raised to Six Men
The Prince of Wales now has a six man personal guard, doubled from before. Authorities provide no reasons for the enhanced protection, but the new unit is described as stronger and more imposing than any other royal guard. Guards remain close to the Prince at all times in public.
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Prince of Wales
22000 Women Employed as Electrical Workers in England
In England a workforce of 22,000 women is employed as electrical workers marking a notable presence in the industry. The figure highlights gender participation in technical trades during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Vaccine Against Lockjaw Discovery Announced in Paris
Young French scientists M. Zoeller of Val de Grace and M. Ramon of Paris announced at a French Academy of Medicine meeting that they have perfected a vaccination against lockjaw that can be given with anti typhoid vaccine. M. Roux noted the vaccine immunizes for life. Their anti toxin also passed all tests and is practically valuable.
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Paris
M. Zoeller
Val de Grace
M. Ramon
French Academy of Medicine
Academy
M. Roux
Ramon
Zoetler
Trade talks open as duties debate shifts tariff plan
A formal conference between Liberal and Progressive members on the 1926 budget has begun. Early indications show agreement on reducing automobile duties as the principal tariff change. Progressives also seek cuts on pumps and pump pipes lubricating oils and farm tools.
Italian Aviator Abandons Genoa to Argentina Flight
Italian aviator Casagrande aborts his long voyage from Genoa to Argentina started on November 4. An Italian engineer reports the aircraft too badly damaged to repair and will dismantle the plane and ship it back to Italy.
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Casagrande
Genoa
Argentine
Italy
Lawmen Seek Truth in Quiet Reform Effort
Officials push for reform in police conduct and community trust as they address misconduct and advocate new training, oversight, and accountability measures amid calls for transparent policing.
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U. S
Ww. N. U
Clipse
Great Lakes
Nevada
Ray
World’s Fire Plastic Surgery
Stand of Canada
ITIO
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