World Happenings Briefly Told
Bobbed has won its oldest and latest recruit from Mrs James Whaley of Cadillac Michigan nine three mother of eleven. Mexico will soon have an ambassador at Washington after five years with only a chargé d'affaires. Howard Carter arrives in Cairo to resume Tutankhamen excavation work. Rockefeller Foundation gives Yugoslavia two hundred thousand for a Zagreb school of hygiene. British embargo on US potatoes prompts government cooperation appeals. Paris police arrest J Elka Goldman on loss of five dollar bills on the Lutetia. Barney Haggerty 85 dies. first plowman in Grand Forks district 1874 from Ontario. Needle unions and labor banks plan model tenements in NYC. Ottawa erects plaster memorial for war nurses in Parliament Buildings. Stresemann supports a coalition with Nationalists to preserve policy. Hebridean fishermen on Vancouver Island to be settled. report to Oversaas Board. Navy Reserve Paymaster sub-lieutenants named: E McCroskine Prince Rupert G Kirkendale Victoria J B Campbell Vancouver.
Hudson's Bay Company Finalizes Land Settlement Half a Century On
The Hudson's Bay Company will receive 6,639,000 acres in Western Canada as final settlement under an agreement with Minister of Interior Fon. Chas. Stewart. The fertile belt lands are bounded by the Rockies and the Lake of the Woods near the international boundary, settling a dispute over a 1867 purchase terms. The company had claimed 7,100,000 acres but agreed to the final 6,639,000 acres after protracted negotiations dating back to the original charter compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon. Chas. Stewart
Interior
Hudson's Bay Company
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Saskatchewan River
Lake of the Woods
Mystery Deepens Over RAF Pair Missing in Iraq
Two Royal Air Force officers, First Lieutenant W. T. Day and Pilot Officer D. R Stewart, disappeared after taking off from Shaibah on July 24. Their aircraft was found abandoned in the desert, with fuel in the tank and later flown back to base. An exhaustive search has yielded no trace of the missing men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Day
D. R Stewart
Royal Air Force
Iraq
Shaibah
Nerviline Crowned King Over All Pain for Rheumatic Ailments
Advert says Nerviline penetrates deeply and is five times stronger than ordinary oils. It claims to relieve rheumatic pains, muscle stiffness, and joint stiffness. A 35 cent bottle is available from dealers today.
Surgeon General Cumming Report Linked to Mayo Statement
The article ties Surgeon General Cumming's life-span findings to a recent remark by Dr. Charles H. Mayo. Mayo warned that science can only prompt men over forty to inspect their health "machinery" to prevent disintegration through neglect, per the Buffalo Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming
Charles H. Mayo
Buffalo Courier
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Praised by Mothers
Mothers praise Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for easing child suffering and restoring health, noting relief from parasite-related illness and improved well being among the little ones.
German Professors Claim Solid Insulin Remedy
Professors Kraus and Goldscheider of Berlin University medical clinic offer insulingual a solid insulin powder rubbed on the tongue for direct blood absorption. They note Banting and Best from Toronto had held insulin could only be used via injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraus and Goldscheider
Berlin University Medical Clinic
Banting
Best
Toronto
Ont
Hands Softened by Dishwater Recipe Scam
A newspaper advertisement offered a one shilling hand whitening recipe. Thousands replied and received a note instructing them to soak their hands three times daily in dishwater while their mother rests.
Ancient Hindu Lord Magistrate Detains Centenarian Claimant
A Hindu London police magistrate hosted a thousand-year-old man who was arrested for intoxication. Days later the claimant pleaded for mercy saying he was an old, old man of at least a thousand years, claiming to have invented a long life medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spirit of Optimism in Western Canada and British Columbia Business
Press statements report improved business conditions across Western Canada and British Columbia with cautious optimism for 1925. Crop sales at high prices have injected money, reducing some farm debts and prompting increased purchasing by wholesalers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Columbia
Prairie
Woblesale Houses
Radio Based Tug Movements Tested by New York Central
Officials of the New York Central lines and the Radio Corporation tested radio directing of 43 tugs navigators floats and lighters to speed movements. The latest Radio Corporation equipment reduced interference from broadcasting stations and the trial was reported satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Lines
Radio Corporation
Flettner wind ship hailed as century’s greatest find
German inventor Anton Flettner says the trial trip of his wind driven, sailless vessel was successful beyond expectations. He claims it will revolutionize ocean navigation by exploiting wind power and possibly abolishing sails and reducing steamship use. The Hamilton Herald calls it one of the century’s biggest finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Flettner
Herr Flettner
Hamilton Herald
Tourist Traffic in Canada May Set New 1924 Record
J B Harkin commissioner of national parks says tourist traffic in Canada likely tops 1923 estimates of 136 million dollars. He cites lack of compiled estimates but expects traffic value to place third among Canadian exports for 192%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. B. Harkin
National Parks
Dominion
Englishmen Claim Credit for Sailless Ship Discovery
Two English brothers from Hull and Newcastle on Tyne claim priority for the sailless ship principle. They say they applied for patent rights on June 26, 1915, and the Patent Office granted them the claim on February 26, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hull
Newcastle-on-Tyre
Columbia University Declares Most Colorful Student Body
A Columbia University list of twenty thousand names claims the campus has the most colorful student body in the nation. The tally includes fifty eight Browns, forty Whites, twenty two Greens, sixteen Grays, three Blacks, two Tans, and one each of Red Blue and Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
It Is Said Pleasure of Travel Is in Arrival Not
It notes that the joy of travel hinges on destination, suggesting the value of where one goes may outweigh the journey itself.
You never can tell. A fellow does not always go broke.
A reflective line notes that a person may avoid ruin by relying on personal resources rather than external support. The quip suggests resilience and self-reliance, implying prudence in facing financial risk.
Twenty nine million herring landed at Lowestoft in two days
A sizable catch was reported from Lowestoft England with twenty nine million herring landed over a two day period. Local fisheries officials noted the rapid harvest and noted market implications for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowestoft
England
British battleships Rodney and Nelson to carry nine 16 inch guns
A naval committee report states the Rodney and Nelson will be 35,000-ton post treaty battleships with nine 16 inch guns, 50 calibre wire wound guns in triple turrets. They will place all three turrets forward and surpass US Montana class and Japanese Matsu in size and power with a gun range over 36,000 yards.
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Rodney
Nelgoy
House
Naval
Harry H. Hough
Naval Intelligence
United States
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Bodity
Nelson
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Help St Catharines Patient
Mrs J H Hallenbeck of St Catharines Ontario writes after a gas explosion left her with a weak heart and nervous exhaustion. She credits Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills with restoring her health after five boxes and says she no longer needs further treatment. Put up by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hallenbeck
Welland Avenue
St. Catharines, Ont
Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Radio growth in Germany explodes to half a million subscribers
The post office department reports radio subscribers rose from 2,000 at year start to 500,000 by Christmas. Dr. Hans Bredow, head of the service, estimates monthly subscriptions will average about 100,000 for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Post Office Department
Hans Bredow
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Relief for Rheumatic Pain
For rheumatic pains and sciatica the advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil soothes and heals for fifty years. It recommends use on inflammatory pains, cuts, scratches, bruises, and sprains in humans and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Communism Waning in Europe Says Saskatoon Star
The document claims communist parties are shrinking across Europe with Russia dropping from over a million members in 1920 to under six hundred thousand. It asserts communism as an extremist belief and argues extremes are never correct, favoring a middle path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Communists
England
Europe
Russia
Saskatoon Star
International Show Geneva to Host Radio Expo Next September
The International Show Geneva plans an international radio exhibition with participation expected from all nations. The event, in the home of the League of Nations, aims to showcase global radio advances and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Nations
Success With Alfalfa Part 5 Continued
The article extols alfalfa as a premier forage crop in Western Canada. It highlights Grimm seed, diet benefits for dairy cows and beef cattle, and how alfalfa reduces grain needs. It notes high pork yield per acre, spring pasture value, and strong use for hogs, horses, sheep, and poultry on Glencarnock farms.
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Canada
Baltic
Alberta
Family Creates Own Nation on Hidden Italian Island
The SpHloni family of 13 established a republic with a written constitution on a secluded island off Italy. They self sustain by fishing and refuse to pay taxes to the Italian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SpHloni
Italy
Brandon Population Report by City Assessor McIlntyre
City Assessor McIlntyre reports Brandon's present population at 16 536 and predicts little change in land and building assessments for 1925. The note mentions First Aid Minard's Liniment as part of the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIintyre
Brandon
Minard
Treat Colds Externally For Sore Throat Relief
A home remedy note suggests using external application for sore throat and chest comfort. It recommends covering with warm flannel after applying Vicks, which acts directly and by inhalation to ease cold troubles for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicks
Sunday School Lesson on The Judgment and Christ as King
The study centers on Matthew 25 31 46 with the golden rule and parable of the sheep and goats. It links Jesus ascent and glory to judgment, urging harmony with Christ's lordship and a cosmic verdict by a just judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Leeson
Ecclesiastes
Napoleon
Jesus
C. E. Jefferson
Christ
Holden
Eskimos Rasmussen to Visit Canada in February
Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen will travel to Canada in February at the invitation of Canadian authorities to discuss improving material culture and status for Canadian Eskimos. He notes Alaskan Eskimos live in better conditions due to American educational activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knud Rasmussen
Canada
Rasmussen
Cleaning Technique Brag Presents Polished Shine Tip
A tip suggests keeping brags clean and bright by polishing with metal polish then rubbing with a rag dusted with paraffin for a smoother finish.
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Royal Yeast
Bobbed
James Whaley
Cadillac, Mich
Mexico
Washington
Howard Carter
Cairo
Egypt
Rockefeller Foundation
Jugo-Slavia
Zagreb
Croatia
Paris
J. Elka Goldman
le Journal
Barney Haggerty
Grand Forks
B.C
Ontario
New York City
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa
Stresemann
D. Jones
Scottish Fisheries Board
Vancouver Island
Oversaas Settlement Board
Department of National Defence, Naval Service
Royal Canadian Navy Reserve
E. McCroskine
Prince Rupert
G. Kirkendale
Victoria
J. B. Campbel
Vancouver
Dodds
Rey Dis Sete
W. N. UL
H. B. Co
Nerviline
Beauty
New York Central Railroad
Alfalfa
James DB
McGregor
Glencarnock Stock Farms
Manitoba
Glencarnock
I'se Dominion Express
Government Patent Department
Patent Office
Caron & , Patent Attorneys
Ah Ce
HE Cook Medicine Co
Saareen
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