Who Wants War In Soviet Russia and Its Militaristic Rise
The piece argues capitalists bear some blame for past wars but Russia under Soviet leadership embodies the greatest obstacle to peace. It cites Wellock’s testimony on Russia’s secret service, youth rifle training, and militaristic displays while criticizing disarmament talks as duplicitous.
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Russia
Lenipe
Trotsky
William Wellock
Stourbridge
Worcestshire
England
Socialist Review
Widlock
International Youth Movement
Geneva
China
Delayed $27 Postal Note Cashed After 18 Years
Frank Kenik, now employed locally, cashed a $27 postal note from Cranbrook issued in 1910. The note traveled via Bukowina and several Balkan points with long rests in Ottawa and New York before being cashed at Creston Post Office. At saving account rate interest the holder is out over $20.
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Bukowina
Balkans
Ottawa
New York
Cranbrook
Creston
Frank Kenik
John
Beets Cheques Paid to Southern Alberta Growers
Payments totaling over $18,000 have been distributed to beet growers in Southern Alberta by Canadian Sugar Factories Limited. The 1927 beets receive an extra 50 cents per ton, raising total last year’s deliveries to 7 dollars per ton.
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Alberta
Canadian Sugar Factories Limited
Magistrate Questions Robbery Helper in Court
A magistrate asks the prisoner if he had an assistant in the robbery. The prisoner replies he once did but dismissed him for dishonesty.
Tea drinking noted by Canadian teacher in New Zealand
Miss Luella Derbecker of Kitchener Ontario describes New Zealanders drinking tea seven times daily to counter cold rain season. She cites tea before breakfast and after supper plus morning, lunch, afternoon and dinner teas, with schools shops and offices serving tea at 10 5 in the morning.
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New Zealand
Luella Derbecker
Kitchener
Ont
Unprotected Shark Egg Cradled by Elastic Covering
The article notes a shark egg lacking a hard shell, yet its interior remains guarded by a thick leathery outer layer nearly as elastic as rubber. This structure provides protection while allowing flexibility during development.
Women and mankind joined in inclusive phrasing
The statement highlights gender inclusion by noting that humanity encompasses both men and women in language. It asserts that man embraces woman, implying equality and shared humanity in discourse.
Strasbourg Holds Status as Alsace Province Capital
The city of Strasbourg serves as the capital of the Alsace province, anchoring regional administration and historic authority in this eastern French region.
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Strasbourg
Province
Alsace
Phillips Milk of Magnesia advertised as remedy for excess stomach acid
The ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe neutralizer of excess acid for sour and indigestion. It claims one spoonful in water calms symptoms within five minutes and urges readers to buy the genuine product prescribed by physicians for 50 years.
Premier Baldwin Never Contributes To Press
Premier Baldwin reveals he has never received any offers to contribute to the press. In a luncheon speech he quips he might write something worth a penny a mile, and he would like to see his own pieces printed with his name on them when he leaves public life.
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Baldwin
Viscount Durnham
Williams Pink Pills Cure Rheumatism Rooted in Blood
Rheumatic pains stem from thinning blood, so treatment must target the blood. Dr Williams' Pink Pills are claimed to build rich blood, expel poisonous acids, and banish rheumatism. A Canadian user describes seven weeks of bed rest ending after six to eight boxes, with lasting relief and no recurrence. Pills available from medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents per box.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Prince of Wales to Travel by Plane for Engagements
The London Mail reports the Prince of Wales will use an aeroplane for nationwide travel to fulfill engagements. A special two seater army plane is allotted at Northolt Aerodrome near Harrow. He is a group captain in the Royal Air Force with extensive flying experience.
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Prince of Wales
London Mail
Northolt
Har
Royal Air Force
Parachute System Aims to Save Entire Planes
Major Edward L Hoffman of Wright Field announced at the All-American Aircraft Show that a full plane parachute could soon bring plane and passengers to safety. He described tests dropping a 1,600-pound weight with a 60-foot parachute and projected Dayton tests within two months. The device would occupy four cubic feet and weigh about 120 pounds, with multiple parachutes used in heavier planes.
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Convention Hall
Detroit
Edward L. Hoffman
Wright Field
Dayton
Hoffman
McCook Field
Low Grade Wheat Marketed In Japan
Portage la Prairie speaker George Mclyer of the Canadian Co-operative Wheat Growers outlines world and Canadian wheat trade dynamics. He notes Canada’s market influence through central selling and a shift to selling Canadian durums to Italy, plus a trial shipment of 50 tons to Japan leading to over a million bushels of low grade wheat sold this year.
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Portage la Prairie
George Mclyer
Canadian Co-operative Wheat Growers, Ltd
Canada
Russia
Japan
France to pay eight million pounds on war debt to Britain
British announcement states France intends this year to settle £8,000,000 of its war debt to Britain under the 1926 agreement though the measure awaits ratification by the French Senate. The total debt is £647,106,000 with annual installments planned including £10,000,000 due in 1929 and £12,500,000 the following year. An Oil That Is Famous discusses Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil and its wide sale from Canada to multiple regions.
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France
Britain
Canada
Thomas
Central
South America
West Indies
Australia
New Zealand
Paris Sets World’s Brightest Lamp Standard
A Paris lamp powered by electricity emits light equal to 1,400 million candles, with the central flame reaching about 6,500 degrees Celsius, comparable to solar surface heat. From the Eiffel Tower top the glow could be seen for miles, highlighting mankind’s progress in light production since tallow candles.
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Paris
Voltaire
Eiffel Tower
Vienna
Chess players rarely die young says sports journal
A sports journal notes chess players seldom die young and posits they would never finish a tournament if death came early. The remark frames chess as a long lived, patient pursuit rather than a risky career.
Germany thanks Canada for helping Bremen air crew
Germany expresses sincere thanks to Canada for aid given to the Bremen crew during the east to west trans Atlantic flight. The message from L Kempff German consul general requests Premier King transmit gratitude to government departments organizations and individuals who assisted the Bremen fliers.
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Germany
Canada
Bremen
L. Kempff
Dominion
King
German Reich
Canada Dominates Soft Wood Supply for British Empire
Canada remains the chief source of soft wood for the British Empire, supplying vast quantities essential to construction and industry. Analysts note the reliance reflects forest resources, trade routes, and policy ties shaping imperial timber flows.
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Canada
British Empire
Moon Life Claims Tip Sharp Toothache Relief
Minard's Liniment for Toothache is cited with a humorous note that men cannot live on the moon. The piece argues the moon lacks air and water and is too cold for habitation.
Roadway Safety Advice for Minor Car Repairs
When repairing a vehicle on a road, pull over completely off the concrete and keep your body out of the right of way. If you must crawl under the car, keep your legs off the road and ensure no passing car can touch you while you work beside the vehicle. Even if you think you are visible, some drivers cannot see.
Stock Show Bulls Bring Record Prices in Calgary
At the Calgary spring stock show 393 bulls sold for 116720 dollars, averaging 297 dollars each, about 184.50 dollars higher than the 1927 show where 558 bulls were sold.
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Calgary
Alberta
Requisite On the Farm Promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The advertisement urges farmers and stock raisers to keep Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile remedy for family ills and for horses and cattle. It claims superior potency to treat colic and positions the product as a reliable horse and cattle medicine.
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Thomas
Growth of Alberta Phone System this Year
In the first three months of this year 448 new telephone stations were opened in the Province of Alberta. The phone system is operated by the Provincial Government.
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Alberta
No surgery needed with Holloway’s Corn Remover
An advertisement claims corns can be removed without surgical operation by using Holloway's Corn Remover. It emphasizes a painless method and positions the product as a simple home remedy.
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Holloway
Kansas horticulturist perfects seedless tomato
A Kansas horticulturist reports a perfected seedless tomato variety. The note emphasizes the crop's novelty and potential benefits for cultivation and consumption. No additional details on origin or advocates are provided.
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Kansas
Remedies for baby habits and digestion in early childhood
The note discusses stopping thumb sucking in older children with sleeves and cuffs while warning of its effects on dental development and digestion. It warns of irregular bowel action causing constipation in babies and recommends Fletcher's Castoria to regulate bowels and soothe colic, with a claim of 30 years of physician prescriptions and a booklet on motherhood.
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Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
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J. D. Kellogg
Ogden
Minard
Ram Aaltrad
Pris Neste
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