World Happenings Briefly Told In Canada And Ireland
A roundup of international notes from 1926 to 1927 includes a Canadian senate bill amending the Evidence Act regarding banks. Queen Alexandra rooms at Marlborough House distributed per her will. Dr W W Yon resigns as premier of the Peking government and Ta Hei Wei acts as premier pro tem. A commemorative tablet at Saint Nazaire marks Canadian troops’ landing, while Germany forms a 4000 factory trade group to promote agricultural machinery. Also noted are a Vancouver altitude record for a Curtis H S 20 flying boat, Irish Clogher Valley phone installation disturbing telegraph use, burial of Joseph L Ben Hurssell at Saskatoon, a Berlin fasts fraud charge over chocolate cigarettes, and wage talks between Canadian rail unions set for July 15 seeking a 10 percent raise.
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Spats
House of Commons
Senate
Canadas
Queen Alexandra
Marlborough House
W. W. Yon
Peking
Ta Hei Wei
Clogher
Ireland
Joseph L.ben) Hurssell
Steele
Fort Fitzgerald
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Rocky Mountains
Herr Jolly
Berlin
Railway Association of Canada
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railway Conductors
Improbable Channel Swim This Year Amid Stormy Seas
Weather and ocean conditions render the English Channel crossing unlikely for both men and women. French and English experts warn the tides and cold water make the attempt perilous, with one veteran remarking a woman would struggle against the currents.
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Coney Island
London
How Do You Know When Winter Is Near
A classroom exchange records a child’s witty answer about shorter days signaling winter’s approach. The dialogue captures a moment of humor as a student explains the seasonal cue to a curious teacher.
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Litle
Harry
Chair with a thousand positions for churchgoing boy
Report claims a genius devised a chair adjustable to a thousand settings. It is designed for a small boy to sit in during church visits.
Women Fear Mice More Than Men, Says Reporter
A column argues that women are naturally more fearful of mice than men, labeling the stance as a cultural stereotype. The piece builds on anecdotal observations and questions gendered bravery norms without presenting rigorous evidence.
Canadian dairy expert named to Britain marketing board
Te Represent Canada W A Wilson agricultural product representative for Canada in the United Kingdom has been appointed Canadian member on the official board directing marketing of dairy in Great Britain. Lieut Col L C Amery will chair. Seven members represent the British Isles while dominions and colonies have one member each. Wilson built creameries in Saskatchewan, directed dairy promotion, helped organize co operatives, and has long served in federal dairy programs. He was appointed three years ago to his present position.
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Britain
W. A. Wilson
Canada
United Kingdom
Great Britain
L. C. Amery
Dominions
Ihe
British Isles
Mr. Wilson
Federal Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan. Co-operative Creameries, Ltd
Wilson
Opening Shop In Paris By The League Of Nations
The League of Nations plans a Paris shop in the Palais Royal as the International Institute of Intellectual Co operation takes over the gallery. Twenty six nations approve a permanent international culture exhibition with each member displaying photographs books and cultural materials to showcase its beauty spots and heritage.
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League of Nations
Paris
Geneva Organization
International Institute of Intellectual Co
Women in League Committee Leaders Highlight Noted Figures
The League of Nations gathers prominent women including Canadian Mise Charlotte Whitton who chairs the child welfare committee and sits in the Canadian Women's Press Club. British Dame Rachel Crowdy leads on opium studies women protection and child welfare.
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League of Nations
Mise Charlotte Whitton
Child's Welfare Committee
Canadian Women’s Press Club
League
Rachel Crowdy
Duff Named Commissioner Under United Church Act
The nomination of Rt. Hon. L. P. Duff to the position of commissioner under the United Church of Canada Act is announced in the Canada Gazette. He has been chosen as chair of the commission to settle property disputes between the United Church and the continuing Presbyterian Church.
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L. P. Duff
Supreme Court of Canada
United Church of Canada Act
Canada Gazette
Justice Duff
United Church
Continuing Presbyterian Church
Pity for trifles worries amid worthwhile concerns
A reflective remark contrasts people fret over trifles with the absence of meaningful worries, suggesting greater value lies in addressing substantial matters. The tone is quizzical and observational, inviting readers to rethink what qualifies as worth worrying.
Frock in printed silk with side fastening and belt
The frock showcases printed silk with a round neck and side fastening. It features a long panel, plain belt, shoulder tucks, and flared side plaits. Sizes 16 18 20 fit busts 34 36 38 inches. size 18 requires 414 yards of 39 inch material. Price 20 cents. Fashion book offered at 10 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper
Pattern ordering notice lists Winnipeg Union at 375 McDermot Ave and provides Pattern No a5 eG e details. The terse item invites readers to request patterns via this address and code. Requires confirmation of pattern type and mailing address for completion.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Making Air Maps Faster Than Ground Surveys
For approximate accuracy works, aerial mapping saves time. The Irani delta in Burma saw 1,350 square miles photographed from a plane in about nine weeks, far quicker than the five years expected for ground survey in the same terrain.
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Iran
University Student Ratio Placed At One Per Three Hundred
A report notes that in the United States there is one university student for every 300 people. The stat reflects higher education enrollment distribution across the population.
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U. S
Airship Eyes Nonstop World Flight From Sevile
A partially constructed airship at Friedrichshafen is planned for a nonstop world flight. From Seville, Spain, it would cross the Atlantic, use Central America for Pacific crossing, and aim to return to Spain in about 22 days, while German production faces postwar restrictions under Allied rules.
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Zeppelin
Friedrichshaven
Sevile
Spain
Atlantic
Central America
Pacific
Paris
Polar Opinion Doubts Existence Of Arctic Continent
The Norge crew reports no land near the North Pole and no island or continent between the pole and Point Barrow. Prior expeditions found soft ice at summit, while ice fields and endless seas remain, dispelling the idea of a polar continental landmass.
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North Pole
The
Norge
Com
Byrd
Pole
Peary
Point Barrow
Arctic
Weather
New York Evening Post
Boy Artist of France Showcases Teen Painter in Paris Salon
Tony Ricou, a 13 year old son of M. Georges Ricou director of the Opera Comique, has a still life accepted by the National Society of Fine Arts for this year’s Paris Salon. He attends high school and paints on Sundays and Thursdays when no school in France.
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Paris
Tony Ricou
M. Georges Ricou
Opera Comique
Tony
France
National Society of Fine Arts
Styx Club Luncheon Hosts Nine Men Nine Guest Rule
New York hosts a unique luncheon club the Styx Club with nine male members who meet weekly and invite a single female guest each time.
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New York
Styx Club
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues List
A long list of crossword clues covering colors actions directions tastes prepositions and many common words including theatre items and weather terms. The puzzle includes entries ranging from 1 Across to 52 Down with varied lengths and multiple parts of speech.
Sunday School Lesson Reflects Faith in Divine Support
The lesson centers on Jehovah’s steadfast care for his people as expressed in Psalm 94.14 and Exodus 1.1-14. It notes devotional readingPsalm 94.10-17 and emphasizes trust amid oppression, urging readers to rely on divine guidance and protection.
Notions On Oppression Of Israelites In Egypt
The text discusses a Pharaoh likely Rameses II who doubts Israelite power, claiming they are too many and mighty for Egypt. It warns that rulers use exaggeration to justify bad policies and likens this to statesmen inflaming prejudice to push a feared agenda. Dr. A Chadwick is cited.
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Joseph
Egypt
Rameses II
A. Chadwick
Canadian courtesy urged toward U S motor tourists
The Brantford Expositor calls on American visitors to display Canadian flags on their cars and observe courteous conduct to foster a friendly atmosphere. It notes reciprocity when Canadians travel to the United States and frames courtesy as a sign of good breeding and international goodwill.
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Canada
United States
Brantford Expositor
Rhodes Lectureship Announced at Oxford Dinner
The Rhodes foundation announces a new memorial lectureship worth about £500 annually. Sir Otto Bell, Rhodes trust trustee, unveiled the plan to bring to Oxford a distinguished foreign scholar, especially from the United States, to enrich the university’s learning.
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Rhodes
Otto Bell
Rhodes Trust
Oxford
United States
Safety First He and She Ask About Marriage
A playful exchange follows a flirtatious back and forth about marriage. The dialogue toys with conditional asks and responses as both parties test the idea of saying yes to a proposal. The mood is light and humorous, focusing on language rather than commitment.
When Economy Outshines Extravagance in Times
A brief reflection notes that prudence and restraint can rival lavish spending in been days of uncertainty. It emphasizes balance between saving and investing in essentials.
Tourists Flock to Calgary Banff Lake Louise Routes
Heavy early season tourist traffic hits Banff Lake Louise and Jasper as the Calgary Banff highway, completed last year, draws motorists. American visitors report summer arriving three weeks early, marking the earliest Rocky Mountain season in memory.
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Rocky Mountain
Calgary-Banff
Banff
Lake Louise
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rockies
United States
Canada
New Turbine Engine Promises Long Range At Low Cost
Toronto physics student F. J. Taylor claims a new principle turbine engine can propel a vehicle 500 miles for $2. The 21 year old asserts the device runs on an inexhaustible fuel and will produce 90 horsepower with half the normal engine revolutions, reducing carbon monoxide poisoning risk.
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F. J. Taylor
Toronto
Taylor
Tribute to Britain at Kiwanis convention praised by Dr Wise
Dr Wise of the New York Free Synagogue delivered a tribute to Great Britain at the Kiwanis convention. He praised Britain's inclusion of all peoples within the Commonwealth and its history of dealing justly with diverse faiths and tongues.
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Wise
New York Free Synagogue
Great Britain
British Commonwealth
Kingston Standard
Government conducts gas poisoning tests on London animals
About 2,000 animals have been destroyed in government gas poisoning experiments at London facilities since May 1923, according to the report.
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London
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Saint Nazaire
Phillippe Roy
Germany
D. R. MacLaren
Vancouver
AL Witeon
Child Welfare
Wm. Roberts
Cardiff
Wales
Roberts
Liverpool
Asia
Israel
Moses
Samuel
ISA
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