World Happenings Briefly Told
The text lists various brief items: Angio-trak treaty non ratified by Meso potamia assembly. Dr G A Gordon British government surgeon dies from car crash injuries. Eskimo residents of Canada get first reading bill in Commons. Sir Mortimer Durand British Ambassador at Washington dies. Anglo Italian experts finish Jubaland frontier definition. A convention to be signed soon. U S Government to end fiscal year with a large surplus. Plans for 60 to 70 grain elevators in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta by United Grain Growers Company. On to the Bay Association reports improvement in Hudson Bay Railway prospects after Winnipeg meeting. Ontario Agricultural College marks fiftieth anniversary with President Reynolds addressing graduates.
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Constituent Assembly
Mesopotamia
G. A. Gordon
Centrol
Canada
House of Commons
Mortimer Durand
Washington
Jubaland
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United Grain Growers’ Company, Limited
Winnipeg
Hudson's Bay Railway
Marconi Plans Beam System Tests For Long Distance Radio
Marconi states beam transmission will advance trans Atlantic experiments and high speed telephony. He claims beam could be confined to five degrees, enabling efficient speech with one tenth kilowatt versus twenty kilowatts used for Australia. He predicts Europe to America radio telephony soon.
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Cornwall
Signor Marconi
Australia
Marconi
Europe
America
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promoted Despite Death Tone
The ad proclaims a death warrant on corn treated with Putnam's Corn Extractor claiming it ends all corns. It promises complete removal of corn roots with a bold assertive claim and notes price at 25 cents.
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Putnam’s
Putnam's
Chinese General Gifts Tenants Handkerchief Eight-Character Motto
General Hsiong-Kei-wu rewards soldiers with inscribed handkerchiefs bearing eight character mottoes. Other generals distribute wash cloths and toothbrushes to troops as part of morale efforts.
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Hsiong-Kei-wu
Hypnotism Studied in French Medical Colleges
Hypnotism is scientifically studied in several French medical colleges. Researchers explore its therapeutic potential and the mechanisms behind hypnotic techniques within clinical training and experimental settings. The work reflects growing interest in mind body approaches to medicine.
Worms Trained to Choose Safe Path in T Shaped Maze
Professor Weck of the University of Prague reports that about five hundred earthworms learned to favor the left or right passage in a T maze after repeated electric shocks. Worm fragments still remembered the path, suggesting learning and memory in their ganglions despite lacking a brain.
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Weck
University of Prague
Canadians Welcome Record Tourist Spending in 1923
The Dominion Parks Branch reports tourists spent 136 million dollars in Canada last year with 36 million in British Columbia. Over 1,662,000 automobiles entered Canada for holidays in 1923, averaging four passengers each, reflecting a traffic volume vital to Canadian securities returns.
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Canada
British Columbia
Dominion Parks Branch
Department of the Interior
Hent
Dominion
United States
Catarrhozone Offers Quick Stop to Colds and Catarrh
Straight Talk On Danger Of Colds warns that a cold can develop into catarrh and consumption. It promotes CATARRHOZONE inhalation to reach the infection, clear passages, stop discharge, and relieve headaches. Two months' treatment costs $1.00, small size 50c, available from The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
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Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Wheat Growth Report From Alberta Farm
Herman Trelle of Lake Saskatoon near Grande Prairie Alberta reports his Marquis wheat stood nine inches tall on May 24 with a sample sent to W J Stephen Field Crops Commissioner Alberta Government.
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Herman Trelle
Lake Saskatoon
Grande Prairie
Alberta
Edmonton
W. J. Stephen
Bread Across Cultures: from Sahara fires to All Saints shapes
Narrative describes an Arab woman baking bread in a sand pit with a hot fire and embers, then flattening dough on hot sides and lifting crusts with tongs. It notes Persian bread baked as vast flat pancake like sheets and 30 inches long and mentions an Ecuadoran custom of baking bread shaped as people and animals for All Saints Day.
Baby's Own Tablets Recommended for All Mothers
Mrg David Gagne of St Godfrey Quebec writes that Baby's Own Tablets are an excellent medicine kept on hand for three children. The mild laxative relieves constipation indigestion and helps colds fevers and sleep. sold by dealers or 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Mrg
David Gagne
St. Godfrey
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Farmers and the Income Tax Critique in Ottawa Journal
The Ottawa Journal condemns western farmers for paying little income tax, citing a 1922 23 return showing farmers paid 480 353 of Canada 59 711 000 total. It argues that income tax applies only to those with sufficient income and suggests eastern farmers also face tax pressures. The Manitoba Free Press notes possible higher western tax contribution by percentage and questions mixed farming as a solution.
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Ottawa Journal
House of Commons
Canada
Journal
Western
Ontario
Manitoba Free Press
Ezra reads the Law as Jerusalem observes New Year Feast
The Sunday school lesson discusses Ezra’s public reading of the Law on the seventh month New Year’s Day and the people's reverent response. It includes notes on the Feast of Trumpets, the role of Levites, and the interpretation debate about the Book of the Law. It also mentions Worm Powders and a note on lunar color photography by F J Hargreaves.
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Ezra
Alexander the Great
Jerusalem
Water Gate
Dean Stan
Maclaren
Canadian Bank Deposits Rise In April Says Finance Dept
The finance department reports total savings deposits in Canadian banks rose by about nineteen million dollars in April. Demand deposits also increased by over ten million dollars during the month. Also note a consumer health ad mentions Holloway's Corn Remover as a remedy for corn discomfort.
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Department of Finance
Grammar Lesson about Tenses and Contractions
A classroom exchange shows a pupil correcting the teacher about past tense. The pupil argues that went is required, while the teacher notes the construction is incorrect. The dialogue highlights common errors with verb forms and nonstandard speech.
Exports Rise for Canadian Farm Goods to U S
The seven months ending April 1974 saw Canadian farm exports reach 42.29 million dollars, up from 32.11 million in the same period two years prior. The gain reflects stronger shipments to the United States across the period.
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United States
Riddling Exchange Prompts Safe Home Joke
A playful dialogue hints at sharing a name to secure a home. The exchange centers on a punny reply about taking the speaker’s name to get a good living arrangement. No additional context is provided.
Man of Conviction Finds Folly in Courage Alike
A blunt reflection notes that strong belief without measured judgment can turn courage into folly. The piece cautions readers about acting on conviction without prudence.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Heals Persistent Sores
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oi as a dressing that stops sloughing, removes dead tissue, draws out pus, and prepares the way for new skin. It claims the product is proven and that many people can certify proper application.
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Thomas
Grave Wanted in Brompton Cemetery Ad
A Fulham newspaper advertises a secondhand grave in Brompton Cemetery with the note Good price given. The listing implies multiple graves are sought and invites offers from interested buyers.
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Brompton Cemetery
Fulham
Pepper varieties differ by outer skin removal
The distinction between black pepper and white pepper lies in processing. black pepper retains the berry’s outer skin while white pepper is produced after the skin is removed and the seed is ground.
Transportation Key to Global Finance Says Sir John Aird
Sir John Aird, president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, in Britain, asserts London will stay the world financial centre. He argues the decisive factor is transportation efficiency and ship ownership, not gold reserves, with London drawing strength from its shipping economy.
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Sir John Aird
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Great Britain
London
Sir John
Republic
Hamilton Herald
Italy Sees Most Earthquakes Surpassing Japan
The report claims the greatest earthquake region lies in Italy with 27,672 shocks compared to Japan's 27,653, highlighting Italy as the world’s most active seismic area based on counts.
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Italy
Japan
Population sex ratio in United States now 104 to 100
The latest figures show males outnumber females in the United States overall with a ratio of 104 males for every 100 females. The data reflect national demographic trends across ages.
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United States
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Imperial Tobacco Company
Comeda
Lienitad
J. B. Reynolds
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Pearl Ware
Mae Ae Ane
Toronto Winnipes
Vancouver Ccalgaey
Cleopatra
the Palmolive Company OF Canada. Limited
Toronto
Nehemiah
F. J. Hargreaves
British Astronomical Association
Holloway
Minard
Murine Ue
Eye Care Boon
East Onis Moriss Eye Remedy Co
East Street
Chieaee
Dominion Express
Specialty Import Co
W. Dundas St
EPA
England
Haverstock
Front Sr E
Cat
Beekman Street
New York City
Cis
Igt
Charles
UNC
the Borden Co. Limited
Wrigley’s
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