World Happenings Briefly Told In Grimsby And Beyond
Earthquake damage in Teeland reported from Grimsby. Aden Maru sails for Hamburg after loading grain at Prince Rupert. Nobel prize in medicine awarded to Professor Johannes Dibunger of Copenhagen. Italian war monument unveiled at Montelone amid provincial authorities. Spain eyeing a 225 million peseta loan for roads and highways. Santa Clara Mission destroyed by fire. Abdel Krim exiled to Reunion. Wolves damage livestock in Northern Ontario. Mars wig wage claims called bunkum by Greenwich astronomer. Frock coats and silk hats praised for South American travelers. Mint seen as the only business that profits without advertising.
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Havas
Johannes Dibiger
University of Copenhagen
Willingdon
Association of Canadian Clubs
Avellino
Foggia
Montelone
Santa Clara Mission
California
Abdel Krim
Reunion
Indian Ocean
Ontario
Mars
W. H. Stephenson
Royal Observatory
Greenwich
Stronger Material For Paper Money In The United States
The treasury seeks longer lasting dollars by mixing 25 percent cotton into the all linen paper. Tests by the Bureau of Standards show the blend increases durability, reducing replacement costs. The redesigned $1 bill is expected to be more durable and useful.
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United States Treasury
Bureau of Standards
Reginald Stone Credits Dr Pierce for Healthier Pregnancy
In St Catharines Ontario Reginald Stone reports severe morning sickness backache and nervous distress during pregnancy. After using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription she improved and delivered a healthy baby with little sickness. She recommends the medicine and notes a trial package can be ordered.
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St. Catharines
Dr. Pierce
Reginald Stone
Haynes Ave
Bridgeburg
Premiers Plan Talking Films For Imperial Speeches
The Dominion premiers will follow Britain by approving talking films. Each overseas premier is to be filmed while giving a ten minute Imperial speech. The speeches will be shown with synchronized sound and vision, and premiers may censor the final cut if needed.
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Dominion
Baby's Own Tablets Value for Teething Care
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as the best aid for teething. It claims they regulate stomach and bowels, prevent constipation indiges tion colic diarrhoea and fevers, with a testimonial from Mrs. Patterson of Scotch Village Nova Scotia. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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John A. Patterson
N.S
Must Use Lead Pencil In Montreal Election Recount
A Montreal judge rejected several ballots marked in ink during a recount, citing the law that requires ballots to be marked with a pencil. Supporters say the rule ensures uniformity, while critics note many voters prefer fountain pens.
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Montreal
Rejected Proposal Sparks Harsh Exchange In London Tit Bits
A quarrel unfolds as one person rejects a marriage proposal with insults, calling the other “stupid” and “repulsive.” The opposing party asks if the proposal was rejected, in a dialogue cited by London Tit-Bits.
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London
Survivor of the wreck recalls near miss before rescue
A brief quotation frames a survivor’s remark about being saved after missing a boat. The piece adds a proverb on prudent conduct and neighborly ethics, contrasting weekly generosity with six days of deceit.
Toasts origins in English drink history
Toasted bread became a favored accompaniment to English beverages in the 16th and 17th centuries, giving rise to the custom of drinking toasts as part of social drinking rituals.
Britain Bans Feather Slipping Except Ostrich and Elder Duck
A new British bill prohibits importing feathers into the country with two exceptions the South African ostrich and the elder duck. The measure targets feather trade controls and aims to curb smuggling and mislabeling across borders.
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Great Britain
Canada’s Great Mission to Draw US Into Empire Fellowship
London Observer argues Canada can influence ten million people under the flag and harmonize its US neighbor with the British Empire. It envisions Canada pursuing a deliberate, steady path to forge a working fellowship between the United States and Empire for global benefit.
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United States
Canada
American Republic
British Empire
London Observer
Simple two piece sports suit in velvet and blouse No 111
A charming two piece sports inspired outfit in striped velveteen with a blouse and skirt. Details include a continuous button row with loops, two pockets, inverted pleats, and a body lining. Sizes and yardage for blouse and skirt are listed along with the Fashion Book price.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern order notice for Winnipeg readers lists 175 McDermot Ave address and pattern name details. The fragment specifies a Winnipeg pattern order point and contains garbled text about size and town. The readable parts identify the publication location and supplier address.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Ancient banquets feature bread from the Pyramids and Pompeii relics
The Druesels banquet showcased bread claimed to be over 300 years old from the Pyramids, butter believed from Elizabethan times, and wine and apples aged centuries. Pompeii ruins yielded apples said to be 1,800 years old, all eaten as part of the feast.
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Pyramids
Elizabeth
Pompeii
Tales Of Heroism On Eastway Sinking Shocks Bermuda
Twelve survivors from the British freighter Eastway tell how radio operator R. James remained at his post to signal distress as the ship sank off Bermuda during the hurricane. Engineers and firemen stayed with the craft and perished rather than abandon the vessel. Survivors, rescued after seventeen hours without water or food, reached St Georges aboard the Luciline after the freighter passed by a large steamer ignoring their signals.
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Bermuda
R. James
St. Georges
English Ox Roaster Retains Crown At Civic Week
Stratford on Avon’s Fred Tyler, oldest living ox roaster, was named official at Manchester Civic Week Pageant. He has roasted 92 oxen and 36 pigs over 40 years, serving 5,000 sandwiches per ox and finishing the process in under ten hours. The largest ox weighed 14 cwt at Newport coronation celebrations.
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Fred Tyler
Stratford-on-Avon
Manchester
Tyler
Newport
Monmouthshire
Tobacco farming in a BC valley mirrors Newfoundland latitude
A BC valley grows tobacco for market while noting its latitude matches the northern coast of Newfoundland. London to continental Europe maintains forty direct telephone lines with over 90,000 calls last year. A Sunday School Teacher jokes about the rainbow and rain. A man’s wealth correlates with less care. education helps those eager to learn. women’s house cleaning irritates husbands.
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British Columbia
Newfoundland
London
Europe
Canada needs to attract settlers to restore rural life
A provincial agriculture advocate urges Canada to improve rural life to curb urban drift. He cites motor cars, roads, rural telephone, mail, and radio as progress and calls for urban sympathy toward the countryside to raise agricultural prospects and attract new settlers.
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Canada
British Newspapers Merge Under Berry Ownership
The Daily Sketch and Sunday Herald join Allied Newspapers Limited led by Sir William Berry and J Gomer Berry. The Berry group now controls most papers once under Sir Edward Hulton, excluding the Evening Standard owned by Lord Baverbrook. A separate note mentions a hotel fire alert and a Rugby wireless station enabling seas communication.
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London
Daily Sketch
Sunday Herald
Berry Group
William Berry
J. Gomer Berry
Allied Newspapers, Limited
Edward Hulton
Evening Standard
Lord Baverbrook
Good Teeth and Fresh Breath Advise for Health
A guide promotes dental care and oral hygiene emphasizing sound teeth and pleasant breath as key aspects of overall health. It stresses routine brushing, regular checkups, and mindful diet to prevent decay and bad breath.
Sunday School Lesson Victory Through Faith
Golden Text from 1 John 5 4 proclaims this is the victory that overcomes the world through faith. Lesson centers on Joshua chapter 6 verses 12 to 20 and reflects on obedience and trust. Devotional readings include Psalm 66 verses 1 to 9.
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Joshua
Directions for the Capture of Jericho and Monday crises
The article reflects on Jericho's seven day marching plan led by Joshua and the silence commanded before the shout of victory. It notes that monotony tests perseverance and ties weeks of struggle to eventual good success, citing Monday crisis reports and a silver magnifier case for reading.
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Jericho
Israel
Jordan
Joshua
Origin of the Sirloin Name Attributed to Henry VII
The term sirloin is said to originate from Henry VII of England after a dinner where that cut was the main dish. The king is described as awarding knighthood to the steak for its quality.
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Henry VII
England
Indignant Gentleman Describes Backhanded Acquaintances
A quoted observer criticizes a certain type of person who pats you on the back to your face while delivering a blow behind your back, labeling them as blunt and duplicitous. The remark frames a moral critique of duplicitous conduct in social circles.
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