World Happenings Briefly Told
The Budapest evain market shows payment suspense as Meroe leader Berard Meroe disappears. Ontario figures note Sir John M. Gibelm’s New Year birthday. Australian MP Dr W Maloner honors nine mothers with gold medals for seventh child births. A Tokio case records a man and his wife attempting suicide. he survives with three children. Canada's 1925 gold value tops 35.5 million, 1926 near 50 million. A St Catherines girl dances Charleston 18 minutes. NSW unions push 4 hour week with higher pay. Sir William F Gye wins a prestigious fellowship worth about 1500. A Montreal bicycle bandit rival emerges as a bobsled purse snatcher. King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Roumania guarantee former Crown Prince Carol’s debts but he must fund future expenses.
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Budapest
Ireef Meroe
Vamce
Berard Meroe
SMH
John M. Gibelm
Ontario
W. Maloner
House of Representatives
Tokio
Canada
Margaret Coombs
St. Catherines
New South Wales
Ferdinand
Marie of
Roumania
Carol
Apprenticeship Plan Trials For British Columbia Trades
The indentured apprentice system to be tested in British Columbia building trades with support from the Vancouver board of trade and the trades and labor council. A joint apprenticeship council will survey contractor interest and apprentice requirements, aiming to boost youth engagement and long term skill development.
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British Isles
British Columbia
Vancouver Board of Trade
The
Trades and Labor Council
Hoover statements criticised by London Times over rubber claims
The London Times denounces Secretary Hoover’s remarks as inaccurate and unwise. It argues his profiteering allegations are unjustified and could hinder a global move toward amicable economic adjustment. Greece abolishes all decorations and revokes military and civil honors by government order. Foreign orders require official permission to be worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Hoover
Wwerk
Greece
Canada’s 1926 Outlook: Prosperity Brightens Canadian Prospects
The article notes strong crops, active mining, growing forest exploitation, and rising manufacturing in Canada. It urges readiness to seize opportunities and sees postwar clouds clearing as Canada edges toward a prosperous year ahead.
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Mater
Department of the Interior
Canada
World Championship Dog Derby Planned at Banff Carnival
A world championship dog derby will run from Calgary to the Great Divide and back to Banff, lengthening the race to 173 miles. The event awards the Strongheart trophy and 1000 dollars to winners, with teams reaching 5300 feet over 133 miles before returning via Lake Louise. Ski jumping also features, with notable participant Nels Nelson.
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Banff
Calgary
Great Divide
Lake Louise
North America
Nels Nelson
Radio May Cure Deafness Considered at Manitoba School
The Manitoba School for the Deaf may install radio receiving apparatus pending conclusive proof of benefit. Dr. R. Fletcher, deputy minister of education, notes authorities seek expert opinion on curative impact while two confirmed cases show auditory restoration. Superintendent Thomas Rodwell says many students are testing the device as an experiment. He cautions against raising false hopes though concentration of sound could aid nearly deaf pupils.
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Manitoba School For the Deaf
R. Fletcher
Thomas Rodwell
Deposits Lost by 107 Candidates in Federal Election
One hundred seven candidates forfeited their election deposits, reducing Canada election costs by about $21,400 from over $2,000,000. Losses split among Conservatives Liberals Labourites Progressives Independent Liberals Farmers Labour Independent Conservatives Liberal Protectionists Independents Socialist and others. three of four women candidates also forfeited deposits.
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Canada
Farmers Labor
Dominion of Canada apples accepted by royal pair
Hon. P. Larkin of London informs that Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales have each accepted a box of Canadian apples, reflecting diplomatic goodwill in a ceremonial exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Convertible collar frock with crepe satin trim
A long bodied gown with a flared crepe back satin skirt and kimono shoulders features a convertible collar opening down the front and a narrow crepe satin tie. Sizes 34 to 42. size 36 uses 4 1/4 yards of 36 or 40 inch fabric or 3 1/2 yards of 54 inch fabric. Price 20 cents. Fashion Book offered at 10 cents.
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Exposition of Decorative Arts
Paris
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed in Last Page
A scrambled crossword puzzle list features horizontal and vertical clues with numbers and terms such as seven Across items, one Down, and several cryptic phrases. The dense entry pairs hints for words like apparel article, idle actions, animal names, and directional terms, typical of a newspaper puzzle page.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
Pattern ordering note from Winnipeg union at 175 McDermot Ave. outlines pattern numbers and sizes. Includes instructions for mailing or visiting to request specific patterns and size guides.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Name Town Province Send 20c coin or stamps
A brief notice requests recipients to mail or forward a 20 cent coin or stamps to a local address. The message emphasizes careful wrapping of the coins or stamps for postage. No further details or dates are provided.
Designs New Cloth New Fabric Invented by London Designer
London and Paris will see a new fabric created by a noted London designer. Ostrich feathers plucked from the quills are treated and woven into the cloth, which is lighter than thistle down and softer than crepe de chine with a different pattern from every angle. Thousands of yards are being produced for this season's ballrooms.
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London
Paris
West End
Cancer Is Not Infectious Says Yale Symposium Panel
At Yale University the American Society of Zoologists reported three conclusions on cancer. It is not infectious. development requires hereditary cancerous strain. even birth tainted individuals do not develop spontaneously but via environmental triggers such as irritation.
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Yale University
American Society of Zoologists
Kaiser Sermon at Hohenzollern Christmas Festivities
Kaiser Wilhelm presided over Christmas events at the chateau with a sermon by William in a hall, attended by Princess Hermine and Dutch nobility. He and his wife distributed gifts to servants and villagers, signed photographs, and wood from his estate.
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Gates
Hmperor
Chateau
William
Hermine
Willian
Frederick the Great
Liverpool Birkenhead Tunnel Begins Construction
Work starts on what will be the world’s largest tunnel with Princess Mary turning the first drill at the Liverpool Birkenhead site. The two mile long, forty four foot diameter tunnel will carry four traffic lanes, cost about 25 million dollars, and remove about 1 million tons of rock and earth.
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Princess Mary
Liverpool-Birkenhead
Veterans oppose merger of soldiers' welfare body with defence department
The Dominion executive of the Great War Veterans Association in Ottawa passed a resolution protesting the proposed merger of the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment with the Department of National Defence. The D.S.C.R. focuses on welfare for ex-service men. the Defence Ministry handles military matters. Lieut-Col. McAra of Regina presided over the final session.
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Department of Soldiers
Department of National Defence
Dominion
Great War Veterans’ Association
Ottawa
D.S.C.R
McAra
Regina
Sask
Dutch Inventor Seeks Atomic Power for Engines
The British patent office grants a patent for running engines on power from the atom. A Dutch inventor heats mineral sands with titanium to 1700 degrees to disintegrate atoms, releasing heat to run a boiler and turbine. Commercial practicality remains uncertain, but experts foresee potentially vast power if harnessed.
Quebec Tourist Trade Attracts Million Visitors By Auto
The Quebec Automobile Club estimates 250000 cars entered Quebec in 1925 from the U S and other provinces. With four persons per car this implies about a million visitors, each spending at least twenty dollars, for a provincial benefit near twenty million dollars.
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Quebec
United States
Quebec Automobile Club
Crop value 1925 yield figures for Western Canada
Dominion bureau of statistics reports 1925 field crops returning to farmers in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta a total of 648 658 000 dollars Based on census farm counts the data imply more than 2 540 dollars per occupied farm from this source alone
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Alberta Sugar Beet Grower Sees Strong Returns
In Alberta a farmer, Wm. Valgardson near Jaber, reports 354 dollars from 3.5 acres of beets. Raymond sugar factory enjoying a splendid run with new sugar in high demand across the province.
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Wm. Valgardson
Jaber
Alta
Raymond
Color of Truth Through Different Eyes
A reflective aphorism notes that truth is colored by the observer’s perspective and biases. It highlights subjectivity in interpreting facts and events.
Sleep Challenge Nets Albany Gardener a 200 Bet
Otto Ulbrich former head gardener for Governor Smith in Albany completed a 106 hour sleep deprivation period winning a $200 wager. William Wales backed the bet and two of his friends watched in twelve hour shifts. Ulbrich rode the subway walked the streets and ate large meals during the vigil.
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Otto Ulbrich
Governor Smith
Albany
N.Y
William Wales
Ulbrich
Wales
Cancer mortality differences across nations unexplained
The League of Nations cancer commission reports unresolved reasons for the wide international mortality gaps. The inquiry provides data enabling more detailed comparisons by locality and nationality, suggesting further study is needed to pinpoint causes.
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Cancer Commission
League of Nations
Pigeon Leads to Identity of Man Found Unconscious Near Sheffield
A homing pigeon revealed the concealed identity of a man discovered unconscious near Sheffield. The bird’s return message helped authorities confirm the person’s name and likely next steps in the case.
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Sheffield
England
London Carpet Weighs a Ton With Four and Half Million Knots
A carpet manufactured in London spans 40 by 22 feet weighs nearly a ton and contains about 4.5 million hand tied knots.
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London
Jewels Left to Prince of Wales by Queen Mother
Reports say Queen Alexandra left jewels valued in the hundreds of thousands to the Prince for his future Princess. The will is secret, but treasures include pearls rubies diamonds and the famous Blue Star blue diamond.
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Prince of Wales
Alexandra
Edward
Anti-Tuberculosis Serum Discovery Reported From Sydney
A tropic disease expert in Sydney announces a new anti tuberculosis serum from the spleen. Dr Small Page claims the serum emerged during malaria work and gains high praise from several professors. The correspondent notes the Commonwealth Government will assume Dr Page's patent.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Small Page
The
Daily Express
Henry Spahlinger
Geneva
Page
Birmingham woman keeps 200 canaries as pets in Oakland County
A Birmingham resident in Oakland County maintains a home aviary housing about two hundred canaries of various breeds. She cares for them daily in a yard aviary built specifically for the birds.
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Birmingham
Oakland County
Sailor Proposes in Jest Over Tattoos and Movie Savings
A sailor proposes with humor, boasting tattoos and saving money by avoiding the pictures. He concedes not being handsome but counters with thrift and charm in a witty lighthearted exchange.
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Sailor
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London, University
Montreal
B.C
Great Britain
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Clipse
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Ireland
Aneline
Ween
U. & Medicos
I. H. J. Baas
Cornell Medical College
Kaiser
Department S
G.W.V.A
Prairie Provinces
Sugar Industry
Queen Mother
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