World Happenings Briefly Told
Slavery shows signs of ending as Burma reports a governor informing the Viceroy of India. The US legation plans offices in Ottawa's Metropolitan Building. Captain Montague White Fraser, 73, dies in Vancouver. Canadian auto output 1926 reaches 204,727, up 36 percent. Judge Jas Flynn dies after weeks of illness. Independent Biscuit Co Ltd to open Calgary factory by Sept 1 employing 100 with capital 256000. D R Poole becomes National Boys' Work secretary. Dr Abraham Zingher dies in New York during diphtheria research. Canada to join Geneva talks on naval disarmament. Lapointe and Riddell to attend via Suez route. Agriculture ends cattle embargo from England after foot and mouth outbreak. Jersey cattle fetch record 3600 at Trenton sale. Brampton stock sells for 1650 to John Lee of Ohio.
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United States
Legation
Ottawa
Montague White Fraser
RN WM Y
Vancouver
Lron
Jas. Flynn
Quebec
Puiane
Court of King’s Bench
Independent Biscuit Co., Ltd
Calgary
D. R. Poole
Manitoba Boys’ Work Board
National Boys’ Work Board
YMCA
Canada
Abraham Zingher
Schick
New York
Restoration Complete as Rheims Cathedral Reopens
After thirteen years of silence and wartime devastation, the Cathedral of Rheims is restored and again open for service. The completion marks a symbol of France’s revival with the keys handed to Cardinal Lucani, Archbishop of Rheims, following the 1914 shelling and fire catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims Cathedral
Cathedral of
Rheims
France
Joan of Arc
Lucan
Plans for Russian aviators bold international flight
The Society for the Development of Aviation and Chemical Industry in Russia plans five long flights this year. The Soviet plane will attempt routes to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Prague, Vienna, and back to Moscow. The fifth flight aims Moscow to the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Development of Aviation and Chemical Industry
Russia
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Ber UN
Paris
Prague
Vienna
Moscow
One Piece Child Coverall Pattern No 1599 and Transfer No 1168
A clothing pattern offer describes a one piece child coverall with back ties, front binding, and embroidered patch pocket. Sizes 1 2 and 4 years priced 20 cents. transfer design No 1168 priced 25 cents. book with sewing guidance priced 10 cents, all from a Home sewing guide promoting easy economical styling.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
The notice lists an address at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for pattern orders. It names Pattern N, asks for size, and directs readers to contact the union to place orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Hog deliveries by truck increase to stockyards and packing houses
Expansion of good highways into rural areas raises the number of hogs delivered by truck to stockyards and packing houses. Eric D. McGreer notes that rapid, visible improvements in hog grades occur as farmers see the hog types fetching the highest prices. Truck shipments also boost the share of hogs sold locally compared with rail transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Eric D. McGreer
Kingston
Great Britain Sets Itself Apart in Chinese Arms Trade
The article reports that Britain did not participate in arming Chinese factions in 1925, while Germany Norway Italy United States and France supplied arms and aircraft. It notes American and Canadian links and argues for international arms trade limits and ratification of the Arms Trade Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kastia
New Athenaeum
London
England
Kappa
Germany
China
Norway
Italy
United States
France
Great Britain
Brockville Recorder
Times
Canada
Nanking
St. Thomas
Jubilee stamps preview by Postmaster General Vennot
Postmaster General Vennot announces a special Diamond Jubilee of Confederation stamp series. Larger than normal, the stamps depict Dominion development, transport expansion, and key industries and resources. They are expected to delight philatelists and the public alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennot
Iin
Birthday Gift Mystery Becomes a Surprise
A humorous exchange shows Henry refusing to give his wife the birthday gift she asked for, while Tom questions how it can remain a surprise. The quip highlights a playful domestic banter about gift secrecy and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Henry
Hall Named Western General Superintendent in Canada
Formerly in charge of eastern lines of the Canadian National Telegraphs, Mr Hall is appointed general superintendent of western lines with headquarters at Winnipeg. He will oversee all territory west of Port Arthur to the Pacific Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Lines
Canadian National Telegrapha
Western Lines
Winnipeg
Hall
Port Arthur
Pacific
Canada employment at high since 1929 records begin
May payrolls from 5,948 firms show 830,850 Canadians employed. Manufacturing, construction and transportation led gains with large rises in trade, services and communications. Farmers excluded from official returns. April and May demand farm labor rises, especially in Western Canada during seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Woman radio expert builds sets in Brooklyn
Miss Harriette EF Quick of Brooklyn began by disassembling a faulty radio, rebuilt it, and turned that skill into a business. Today she runs a full time radio set fabrication operation and is Brooklyn’s only woman radio engineer. The piece also notes a folk etymology for humbug linking it to James II and Irish roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriette EF. Quick
Brooklyn
N.Y
Miss Quick
Booklyn
James II of
England
Sunday School Lesson for June 13 Golden Text
The Sunday School lesson focuses on Romans 15.10 and 1 Peter 2.11 17 4.15 with the topic Love worketh no ill to his neighbor. The invitational reading references aim 146 and numbers 10 as readable fragments.
The Seemly Life A Pilgrim’s Path And Eternal Hope
This piece quotes Peter urging believers as sojourners on earth to seek eternal character beyond brief earthly life. It explores fleshly lust as all desires opposing the spirit, urging a light shining life that witnesses before Gentiles, awaiting the day of visitation and illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Apostle
J. H. Jowett
J. M. EB. Ross
Per Capita Savings Up Sevenfold Since 1900
Figures show per capita Canada savings deposits rose from 33 in 1900 to 152 at the start of 1927, while life insurance in force advanced from 70 to 530, totaling 782 dollars and exceeding seven times the 1900 figure. National wealth comparisons list the United States, Great Britain, Canada, France, Germany and Japan with varied per capita amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
League of Nations
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Japan
West's Money Warns Public on Speculative Sales
An Ontario editorial warns farmers and the public about high pressure promoters peddling worthless stocks and alleged gold mine securities in Western Canada. It urges legal protection and widespread publicity, advising individuals to consult brokers or bankers before buying such risky investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
West
Toronto Tilobe
Government Annuity Scheme Attracts Wide Interest Across Canada
The Labour Department reports strong nationwide response to the Dominion government annuity plan promoted by Minister Peter Heenan. Interest comes from workers and wage earners across coast to coast, with thrift among Canadians a key objective. Officials avoid exact figures but note keen widespread inquiries and growing engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canada
Conference of provincial premiers to meet in Ottawa
The conference of provincial premiers will be held in Ottawa in late October or early November. Announcement came from Lucien Cannon and Fernand Rinfret and the deputy ministers. A definite date will be set after the next deputy heads meeting. A list of desired agenda items will be prepared and sent to provinces for input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Lucien Cannon
Fernand Rinufret
Cannon
Rinfret
First wrapping cord shipment departs Portage la Prairie May 160th
The initial consignment from the Manitoba Cordage plant travels over Canadian Pacific lines on May 16 to T Eaton Co Ltd Tribune Publishing Co and Manitoba Cordage Co in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Canadian Pacific Mnes
T. Eaton Co. Ltd
Tribune Publishing Company
Manitoba Cordage Company
Winnipeg
Lower race defined by bad manners, not status
A lower race is not hated for being lower but for its poor behavior. The remark frames disdain as a social fault rather than a fixed hierarchic category.
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Burma
India
Geneva
Ernest Lapointe
W. A. Riddell
Lapointe
Australia
Canberra
Department of Agriculture
Trenton
Jersey
B. H. Bull and Son
Prampton
Brampton
John Lee
Ohblo
Queensland
Argentina
Tsrion
Rk W. Bali
Brooklyn, N.Y
Atuebec
Robert Borden
Labor
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