World Happenings Briefly Told
Hon William Pugsley former minister of public works for vayoy and later Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick died recently in Toronto. The German finance minister prepared a taxation bill raising duties on beer and tobacco. H G Crawford promoted to chief of the division of field crop and garden insects. Italy must settle war debts says Senator Teodore Mayer. The House of Commons approved the Canada United States treaty to suppress smuggling along the border. Sir Edward Kemp married in Toronto to Mrs Virginia Copping. Fifty two mining claims were recorded in Manitoba in February a new record Rice Lake district dominated activity. A Manitoba bill for a periodic day of rest for workers was killed in committee due to hardship concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pugsley
Vayoy
New Brunswick
Toronto
H. G. Crawford
Department of Agriculture
Italy
Teodore Mayer
Senate Finance Committee
House of Commons
Canada
United States
Royal proclamation designates Save the Forest Week
From Sunday April 19 to Saturday April 25 this year a royal proclamation declares Save the Forest Week. The Canada Gazette carries the proclamation outlining the observance.
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Canada Gazette
Texas Leads Union With 436 033 Farms
Texas tops the Union in farm count with 436 033, highlighting the state's agricultural scale and dominance in rural output across the United States. The figure stands as the latest measure of farm activity and land use within Texas.
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Texas
Forty Years of Use Proves Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
H F Bickmore of Alport Ontario endorses Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as the best tonic for building and keeping health, citing forty years of personal family use. He also notes treatment at Dr Pierces Invalids Hotel and recommends contacting Dr Pierce in Buffalo for free medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alport
Autos For Prince's South African Tour
Seven sealed touring cars are sent for the Prince's South Africa voyage. Six cars for staff and one for the Prince, 25-30 hp, under Mr F J Small who previously drove him. The Prince's car is royal blue with blue leather, crest and three feathers on the front. Nigeria will receive a seven seater painted bright red with crest displayed on doors and rear. Scarlet chosen for West African display over royal blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Small
India
Australia
Japan
Mr. Small
Nigeria
Baby's Own Tablets Prove Essential for Homes Says Atlantic Mother
Thousands of mothers endorse Baby's Own Tablets as a remedy for constipation indigestion colds fevers worms and sleep in small children. Mrs. Alex J Perry of Atlantic Nova Scotia praises their reliability and the Dr. Brockville company markets them at 25 cents a box by mail or through medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. J. Perry
Atlantic
N.S
Dr. Ore Medicine Co
Brockville
Prize Winning Mornay Sauce Recipe From Borden Club
Miss Anita Davis of Montreal wins first prize in the 1924 Borden Recipe Club contest with a Mornay sauce recipe. The write up details ingredients and method, notes the club’s international reach, and invites readers to request a free Borden Recipe Book by writing to the Montreal company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Borden
Anita Davis
Datis
Giant Goodyear dirigible eyed for transatlantic service
The Goodyear Company plans a dirigible twice the size of the Los Angeles airship to run a New York to London passenger service. Former Zeppelin plant chief Karl Arnstein is reported to have received an offer to construct the ship, which would be powered by 4900 horsepower motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Company of America
Los Angeles
Karl Arnstein
Zeppelin
Ex-Kaizser and wife tour jewels in Holland vaults
The ex-Kaiser Wilhelm II and his new wife recently inspected the German crown jewels. The gems, kept in a great bank vault in Holland for safety during the war, remain intact. His second wife longs to wear them as Empress, weary of the small canal realm politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaizser
Holland
William
New Dirigible Designs Promise Faster Safer Flight
British plans reveal a new airship model eliminating most gondolas to reduce drag and enlarge the skeleton cockpit space. Experts say nine day New Zealand trips could be possible and the design includes rotating arms and floating masts to allow mooring and passenger access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association
New Zealand
National Physical Laboratory
C. D .Burney
Airship Guarantee Company
MacDonald
B. N. Wallis
Great Britain
War Memorial Tablet Unveiled in Rouen Cathedral France
General Sir Nevil MacCready unveils a tablet in Rouen Cathedral by the war graves commission honoring one million British Empire dead of the Great War. The English French inscription lists imperial and dominion arms with Saint Joan of Arc chapel as the site. Dr Philippe Roy, Canada's Paris high commissioner, represents Canada.
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Nevil MacCready
Rouen
France
War Graves Commission
Dominions
British Empire
Saint Joan of Arc
Phillippe Roy
Paris
Canada
Germany and France Agree on Nine Month Trade Pact
A temporary modus vivendi trade arrangement between France and Germany is signed to reduce tariffs on selected articles on a sliding scale for nine months. It leads to a permanent treaty based on the new French tariff with final settlement after the interim period. Miller's Worm Powders offer a remedy for worms troubling children, with vomiting as a sign of their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Where Men Are Scarce In Sussex County
In Sussex there are more women than men with 274 women per 1000 men. This exceeds England's average by 108 and is about 188 more than in 1913 before the war shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sussex
Thomas W. Lawson Dies in Boston After Surgery
Prominent financier and author Thomas W. Lawson died in Boston following a recent operation. Known for works such as Friday the Thirteenth and The Leak, Lawson was described as one of the most picturesque figures the financial world has produced.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Silver Black Fox Farm Expands in Alberta
A. McKinney and Sen start a new silver black fox farm at Claresholm Alberta with eight pairs imported from Prince Edward Island. The piece notes widespread worm infestations among children and promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy.
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Alberta
Claresholm
A. McKinney and
Sen
Prince Edward Island
Grand Labrador Waterfall Stands 206 Feet High
The Grand waterfall in Labrador rises to a height of 206 feet, marking a notable natural feature in the region. Local observers note its impressive drop and scenic surroundings attracting visitors.
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Labrador
Saskatchewan School Trustees Elect New Officers
Saskatchewan School Trustees in year c. E. Littl Ogema was elected president at the Saskatoon convention. He succeeds James F. Bryant who declined a eighth term. Other officers include honorary president James F Bryant first vice president F W Goulden Ebenezer second vice president Joseph Needham Unity secretary treasurer J A Cunningham Regina honorary vice president Mrs William Allen Moose Jaw.
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C. E. Littl
Ogema
Saskatchewan School Trustees’ Association
Saskatoon
James F. Bryant
Regina
F. W. Goulden
Ebenezer
Joseph Needham
Unity
J. A. Cunningham
William Allen
Moose Jaw
United States Buys Famous Death Ray
Grindell Matthews, inventor of the death ray, announced on arrival in England from the United States that he disposed of his invention in that country. He would not disclose the buyer’s price. Matthews, traveling on the Aquitania, said England has lost the chance to obtain the device as America snapped it up after a week of negotiations.
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S. Grindell Matthews
England
United States
Matthews
Aquitania
America
Heart and Nerve Tonic for Aged Readers
After middle age illnesses linger as the heart weakens and nerves grow uncertain. This note urges elderly readers to use a heart and nerve tonic to maintain health, vigor, and energy.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Ad
Mrs. M. O'Connor of Whitestone Ontario reports relief from heart trouble after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She is 80 years old and keeps them in the house, recommending them to others with heart issues. For sale at all druggists and dealers.
X Rays Study Thick Steel Detects Casting Flaws
X ray research shows penetration of three inch steel with present equipment. Professors seek eight to twelve inch testing ability, requiring a 400000 volt tube. A 400kV transformer was built to advance inspection of castings for safety. Yokohama enforces dog chaining with a 260 fine to curb hydrophobia.
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Puilin
Radiological Research
Woolwich
Eng
Royal Society
Yokohama
Japan
Visit of Mary Magdalene to the Tomb
The Sunday account describes Mary Magdalene and other women at Jesus tomb early on the first day of the week. They found the tomb opened and Mary reported the Lord’s removal while other verses describe the resurrection events and witnesses.
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Mary Magdalene
Christ
Mary Magdelene
Jesus
Magdala
Tiberias
Mary
Peter
John
Treasure Hunters Seek Montezuma Gold Beneath Mexico City Post Office
Dr Manuel Gamio, director of anthropology for the Mexican Republic, supports the claim that Montezuma’s treasure lies beneath a Mexico City post office built on gold ingots and precious stones. Private investigators and a salvage firm seek authorization to dig, with an American offering 10000 dollars to fund the venture.
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Mexico City
Manuel Gamio
Mexican Republic
Montezuma
Anahuac
Department of Anthropology
Gamio
Cortez
Spain
France Premier Herriot Seeks Justice and Unity
Herriot appealed to the Anglo American Pré's Association for justice to France and urged financial reestablishment as the first step to honoring engagements. He pressed the three democracies to help secure world peace and showcased France’s sacrifices and character. An official revised speech version followed from the foreign office.
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Herriot
Pré’s Association
France
Germany
Foreign Office
Bonanza Claim S Portrayed On Arctic Mine Search
James Townsend Fullerton former Port Townsend mayor and loganberry pioneer plans an April search with a friend for a rich Alaskan mine mapped long ago by a prospector who died suddenly after yielding 282 pounds of nuggets.
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James Townsend Fullerton
Port Townsend
Wash
Olympic Peninsula
Washington
Alaska
Mr. Fullerton
The Man Who Acts A Little Makes A Big Mistake
A brief item notes that a minor performance misstep leads to a larger consequence. The report centers on a single individual and the resulting fallout within the local scene. No further names or places are provided in the fragment.
This Lassie Has Her Colds Rubbed Away
Mrs. Emmans of Portage La Prairie praises Vicks VapoRub for treating children colds. The remedy is rubbed on the chest and throat to release medicated vapors and stimulate the skin for relief.
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E. Oe Smmans
Portage Lal
Vicks
Emmans
Canada Tops Global Auto Exports By Proportion And Volume
Canada leads in automotive exports by absolute volume, second only to the United States. Since 1920 Canadian exports nearly doubled, rising from 9.8 percent to 17 percent of the world’s automotive export trade.
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Canada
Dominion
United States
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Royal Yeast
Sir Edward Kemp
Virginia Copping
Arkansas
Manitoba
Mining Recorder
Rice Lake
John Queen
Law Amendments
Prince
Mornay Shance—International Prize
Minard
Sir Nevil MacCready
Thos. W. Lawson
Silver Black Fox Farm
Inecto Rapid
W. T. Pember
Yonge
Ontario
Saskatchewan School Trustees
Ing
Milburn
Harriet Gusdorf
S. Elm St
Spokane
Capt Pa
J. D. Kellogg
Mexico
Believe City
Appeals For Justice For
Premier Herriot
Canadian Motor Exports
The
Rita Ight
Dominion Express
Buda
Winnipeg
Norman Tobias
Union Bank
Winnipeg, Man
Jas. D. McGregor
Aiaoa
Rsil
Lee Aravias
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Hevecata RA
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