World Happenings Briefly Told
John Hassett Moore resigns from the permanent court of international justice after decades of service. The Prince Edward Island government buys seed oats and wheat in Manitoba for farmer distribution. Dr William Marsden plans a Canada New Zealand research council collaboration. A 600 mile Omaha to Winnipeg air route is planned by regional business groups. Britain debates and reads a bill on grading and marking agricultural produce to curb foreign competition. About 1,000 men may depart Canada for farming demobilization. Italian air ministry official Lieut General Duidoni dies testing a parachute. Since 1918 Canada has paid 66,000 toward Olympic participation including 26,000 for 1928 Amsterdam games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
Omaha
Winnipeg
Omaha-Winnipeg Airways Association
Grand Forks
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
House of Commons
British War Office
Chisledon
Duidoni
Aeronautical Construction
Air Ministry
Amsterdam
Mistakes Mothers Make In Caring For Little Ones
Common errors include early solid foods leading to indigestion and ill health. Harsh purgatives irritate the stomach while many medicines scare children. Meat should be avoided before 18 months unless a doctor approves. Baby's Own Tablets offer a safe alternative, advertised by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario, 25 cents per box. A stray note on modern slang follows the health section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Strait of Mackinac Separates Lakes Michigan and Huron
A geographic note explains that Lake Michigan is separated from Lake Huron by the narrow Strait of Mackinac. The strait links the two basins while marking their distinct watersheds.
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Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Strait of Machinac
Pushng Cospany Announcement From Small Town Papers
Fragmentary text shows a local company pushing a venture linked to Frank Parker Stokhker and a Dodge area, with partial names and an out of context notice. Readable fragments reference a company push and local individuals, but details are unclear.
How country papers figure costs and subscriptions
The Iowa speaker notes modern country publishers study costs and base rates on them rather than guesswork. He details a six column by eight page paper with 3,000 weekly copies priced at 40 cents an inch, showing a $46 weekly apparent loss offset by 25 percent profit and substantial subscription and investment income.
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Iowa
National
Herman Roe
Roe
Bert Mills
Gazette
Southern Standard
McMinnville
Tennessee
Star Clipper
National Editorial Association
Bert
Traer
Tama County
United States
N_FLA
Editorial voice grows in Rhinebeck Gazette and county outlets
The Rhinebeck Gazette and other upstate papers increasingly publish strong editorials on local issues. Editors note a shift toward constructive community service and broader editorial expression, with national groups praising efforts like Clinton County Republican News campaigns for a county hospital, fireproof courthouse vaults, and cattle tuberculosis testing.
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New York
Jacob Strong
Rhinebeck
Clinton Country Republican News
St. Johns
Michigan
Manitoba Co operative Hay Growers Form New Pool
A provincial hay pool and central selling agency were announced by the cooperative marketing board in Manitoba. Hay growers across the province organize Manitoba Co operative Hay Growers Ltd and seek a charter under the cooperative association act. George McKay of Marquette is elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Cooperative Marketing Board
Manitoba Co-operative Hay Growers, Ltd
Co-Operative Association Act
George McKay
Marquette
Christ King on Palm Sunday Ride Proclaimed by crowd
On Palm Sunday Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a colt as crowds spread robes and palm branches and cry Hosanna. The scene fulfills Zechariah’s prophecy of a peaceful, just king not a warrior, signaling Jesus as Messiah and servant prince of peace. An accompanying item notes a new artificial ice rink in Montreal for curling despite milder winter forecasts.
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Christ
Jesus
Jerusalem
Bethphage
Bethany
King
David
Zechariah
Mount of Olives
George A. Barton
Death Valley Geography Noted as Hottest Dry Basin
Death Valley California described as the driest and hottest region, lying 276 feet below sea level and spanning about 150 miles in length and 15 to 20 miles in width.
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Death Valley
California
Concession Application Reconsidered for Cattle Movement
British Columbia and Prairie stockmen sought to move tested feeder cattle to approved feed lots within the restricted area. The request was not granted but may be reconsidered, which would complete a concession allowing export of untested cattle recently announced and supported by stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
T.K
Millions For Branch Lines Proposed To Spend Ten Millions
Sir Henry Thornton, president of the Canadian National Railways, urged the railway committee to approve a three-year plan to spend ten million dollars on branch lines this year. He argued the CN hotel project would be profitable and emphasized the hotel’s viability over other interests. The committee approved CN’s estimates and accounts for the fiscal year ending March 31.
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C.N.R
Halifax
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Course Committee On Railways and Shipping
Canadian National
Sir Henry
From a deposed official’s view public office is a public thrust
A deposed officeholder argues that public office serves as a public thrust rather than a just and lawful role. The statement frames the position as a critique of governance and accountability under removal.
Separation Sends Man From His Last Quarter
A terse note notes a man parting ways with his partner, separating him from his last quarter of earnings and possessions. The fragment suggests a claim or transition tied to a breakup or division of assets.
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Many & Man
English Favored as World Language, Stockholm Study Finds
Swedish professor R E Zachrisson argues English should be the world tongue. A Stockholm survey shows most residents understand English while few master Esperanto or Ido. 46 of 100 favor English, others vote for Esperanto or Ido.
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R. E. Zachrisson
Stockholm
Smart silk crepe dress pattern No. 782 described
Pattern No. 782 features a straight back, bloused bodice, and box plait skirt. Sizes 16 to 42 inches include materials like jersey and crepe sat in. The 36 inch size needs 33 yards of 40 inch fabric and 75 yards contrasting, price 25 cents. Our Fashion Book offers newer styles, costing 1 cent.
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Jersey
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A compact note lists an address for pattern orders at Winnipeg's Union office located at 175 McDermot Ave. It includes a saying about indignation and a remark on transatlantic steamship routes touching many parts of Europe.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Red Rose Tea Packed in Aluminum for Freshness
Tea planters ship their finest blends with aluminum packaging to prevent deterioration. Red Rose Tea is always packed in aluminum to arrive as fresh and flavorful as the day it was blended.
Immigrants and Health Policy Highlight Montreal Talk
Dr. J. D. Page urged strict immigration controls at Canadian ports citing U S practices and warning against Canada becoming a dumping ground for unwanted migrants. The talk occurred during the Canadian conference on social work in Montreal. Also notes Cutler Ontario a once thriving village on the Canadian Pacific line now deserted as ferry service shifts to Spragge.
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Canada
United States
J. D. Page
Division of Immigration
Medical Service
Federal Department of Health
Canadian Conference On Social Work
Montreal
Cutler
Sault Ste. Marie
Manitoulin
Spragge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vicks
John Hassett Moore
Permanent Court of International Justice
William Marsden
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
New Zealand
Canadian Research Council
Dr. Pierce
Small Town Papers
Frank Parker Stochker
DODGE
Wésay Everthe
Puss
Wm. Towner
Carter
Hay Growers of
Ize Central Selling Agency
Madrid
Europe
Thomas Booth
Southorpe
Lincs
England
Calgaric
Emo
Lesbs Liniment
Tsao
Rae
Phe
Borden
St. Harles
the Borden Co Limited
U.S
Louise Raglin
Golden Lake, Ont
Penny
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
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