World Happenings Briefly Told
Toronto fund opens for relief of the British unemployed miners and families. Ontario Health issues insulin units costing $1.40 to cover last November. British Columbia salmon industry forecasts pack worth over $14 million this year versus $12 million in 1927. Major Carl Spatz and his crew likely to receive Distinguished Flying Crosses after 150 hours 40 minutes non stop flight. England's oldest resident William Walker ages 107 celebrated with lord mayor gift. he worked as a bricklayer until retirement 23 years ago. Howard Douglas, pioneer western Canadian and film censor of Alberta, dies in Edmonton at 78. Completion of steel laying into Churchill Hudson Bay railway marked by grand celebration when near. Immigration pact with European companies expires 1930. officials will restrict further immigration. Gibraltar tunnel commission returns from Madrid with a favorable report. cost estimated at 300 million pesetas about 48 million dollars. tunnel length about 20 miles.
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Toronto
Ontario Department of Health
British Columbia
Carl Spatz
England
Wiliam Walker
Nottingham
Howard Douglas
Alberta
Banff National Park
Edmonton
Churchill
Hudson Bay
Straits of Gibraltar
Madrid
Detroit cops to pay bounty for outlawry arrests
Police Commissioner Rutledge announces a ten dollar bounty for officers who shoot and kill criminals in the act, saying the plan aims to deter further outlawry. The first award went to Patrolman Arthur Underman and Gerald McCauley for killing a suspect during a January arrest. John L. Pilgrim, London woollen merchant, completed his 150th Atlantic crossing aboard the Baltic. The ad proclaims auto sales with a warning about dangerous fronts.
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Detroit
Rutledge
Arthur Underman
Gerald McCauley
John L. Pilgrim
Liverpool
Baltic
Canada Ranks Twelfth in World Meat Consumption.
The passage notes Canada sits twelfth in per capita meat intake, behind Argentina New Zealand and Australia. It lists Canada consuming 156.5 pounds yearly consisting of beef 65.8 pork 81.4 mutton and lamb 61, with figures compared to 1910 data.
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Canada
Dominion
Argentina
New Zealand
Australia
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Denmark
Belgium
A Problem for Young Mothers Baby's Own Tablets Promise Safe Digestive Aid
Digestive troubles in infants are presented as a major concern for young mothers. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as the safe, effective remedy to regulate stomach and bowels, relieve constipation and indigestion, and improve sleep. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Canadian Fisheries Regulators Aim To Curb U S Sales
The Department of Marine and Fisheries says Canada does not seek to restrict U S access to ports but will block U S salmon trolling boats that fish outside Canadian water or along the coast from using ports for shelter or convenience. Seizures occur only to enforce this rule after notice that ports may be used only for bona fide treaty purposes. U S ports currently impose a two cent duty on Canadian fish sold there. The move follows alleged treaty violations raised by Oregon and Washington fishermen and could trigger an international conference on the Canada United States fishing treaty.
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Canada
United States
Oregon
Washington
Pacific
Seattle
D.C
Department of Marine and Fisheries
U.S
Patrol Of Royal Mounted Coverage Of Vast North West
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police patrol a 2000 mile wide belt from Baffin Island to the Mackenzie River delta. Posts line the Arctic coast and officers patrol to maintain law and order and aid settlements. Two years is the usual term, but Arctic duty lures many to return.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
North-West Territories
Baffin Island
Mackenzie River
Arctic
Fire destroys Turtleford post office and newspaper plant
A fire of unknown origin gutted the Turtleford Sask post office and the Turtleford Record printing plant owned by C. R. McIntosh M P. and insured. Post office fixtures owned by A Vinge postmaster and editor were also insured. Firefighters prevented spread. no fire had been lit in the building that day.
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Turtleford
Sask
Rcently
C. R. McIntosh
M-P
A. Vinge
Regular chores and watering boost livestock thrift
The piece notes livestock thrive when chores are done by the clock and watered regularly, warning that skipping tasks or delaying them lowers efficiency. It adds radio school lessons may soon become fashionable in some Canadian secondary schools as the Department of Education weighs the idea.
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Canada
Department of Education
Oxford Dictionary editors face flood of new words in A section
Dr. O. T. Onions explains the challenge of adding hundreds of new terms to the Oxford Dictionary supplement. He cites auto suggestions and many modern phrases, noting obsolete 1888 words and potential entries such as agin and on approval, as editors work toward a complete alphabet.
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O. T. Onions
Onion
Onions
Agin
Manchester Guardian
Mrs. Pugsley Seeks Relief From Nerves and Palpitations
Mrs. Fred A. Pugsley of East Southampton Nova Scotia reports severe nerve trouble and heart palpitations that disrupted her sleep at night. She says she decided to try a remedy after these symptoms worsened.
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Fred A. Pugsley
Southampton
N.S
Lacaena Nerve Pills Endorsement At 50c A Box
The ad claims Lacaena nerve pills helped a reader after taking six boxes and recommends them for sleeplessness related to heart and nerves. Priced 50 cents per box, available at druggists or by mail from The T. Milburn Co. Ltd Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Expert Advice From Names in Print
A compact column notes that ample child care advice is often authored by women whose names are printed with four letters in front. The Miss. Visitor segment asks why a new clerk flinches at the telephone, answering that habit stems from his prior work as a fireman and his manager’s forceful routine.
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Miss
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Lineup
Advertisement lists Cuticura Soap and Ointment promising skin care. Includes items such as price details for Soap and Ointment and Cuticura Shaving Stick priced at 25 cents.
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Acada
The Lost Sheep Lesson and the Value of Repentance
The Sunday School lesson centers on Luke 15 3 7 and Matthew 1 21 with the parable of the lost sheep. Dr W L Watkinson highlights three key points the significance of one sinner the moral life of the individual and the return to God through repentance.
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Jesus
Thomas Stewart
Mark Twain
Israel
W. L. Watkinson
Bible Clans Talk Topics and Past War Service Recalled
Sunday Bible Clans members discuss a New Testament feeding story amid banter about miracles. Henry claims to have been a mess sergeant in France giving context to their debate. The snippet ends with a product plug for Minard's ointment for colds.
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Bill
Buddy
Henry
France
Inspection Of Vegetables And Fruit Products
A Dominion wide program will inspect all fruit and vegetable products before preservation in canneries. Inspectors from the Federal Department of Agriculture will oversee the service, led by fruit commissioner Mr McIntosh. Fifteen inspectors moved from the health of animal branch and will be augmented to ensure higher grade products reach canneries.
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Dominion
Federal Department of Agriculture
McIntosh
Homicide squad report shows no capital punishment in Pittsburgh
The annual homicide squad report notes murderers in Pittsburgh have near certainty of escaping the electric chair. In the past year thirty-five alleged slayers across fifty-one crimes were arrested, yet none received capital punishment.
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Pittsburgh
Castoria— comforting remedy for fretful babies and beyond
Castoria eases a fretful infant with a few drops and is marketed as a safe vegetable product doctors approve. It claims quick relief for constipation colic or other distress and advises keeping an extra bottle. It notes usefulness for older children and mentions a booklet with details.
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Ramsay
J. W. Marlatt & Co
Ories
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tso
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Appius Claudius
Canadian
Royal Mounted
Minard
Oxford Dictionary
Lacaena
Baby
Cuthura
Clifford Fancy
Westfield
N. S
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