World Happenings Briefly Told
Robert Bell announces the next Press Congress session will be in Ottawa in July 1929. J A Wilson foresees an all red world air route. C Lee to succeed Chow Kwo Yen as China consul general in Canada. Reverend Reuben Archer Torrey dies in Asheville at 72. BBC broadcasts a King George portrait from Daventry to Manchester. Eileen Magill becomes Canada's first woman private pilot. Martha Ostenso gathers Canadian Rockies color for a new novel and plans a Europe trip. Glen Kidston leads a big game aerial hunt in Africa using the Loewenstein plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bell
Press Congress of the World
Ottawa
Ont
J. A. Wilson
British Isles
Europe
C. Lee
Chow Kwo Yen
China
Canada
Dominion
Reuben Archer Torrey
Dwight L. Moody
Asheville
N.C
England
British Broadcasting Corporation
King George
Daventry
Manchester
Winnipeg
Eileen Magill
Civil Aviation
Department of National Defence
Martha Ostenso
Canadian Rockies
Miss Ostense
Norway
Alfred Loewenstein
English Channel
Glen Kidston
Africa
Farmers in Western Canada Own Cars and Gasoline Tractors
A recent analysis shows 38 of every 100 farmers in Western Canada own motor cars and 18 of every 100 farms have gasoline tractors. London claims the largest ice skating rink in the world at Richmond Ice Skating Club opening this fall with a 4300 square foot area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
London
Richmond
Twin Mother Finds Strength After Remedy
Mitchell Ontario woman shares relief after using a product named Binkoohns command. She describes lingering pains and headaches but says three bottles restored her strength, allowing her to work and gain weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Binkhoon
F. Starrox
Fitchell
Light Beam Converts to Music in Hotel Bilt Demonstration
John Bellamy Taylor of General Electric showcased a photo-phone system at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in Atlanta using a narrow beam of light to transmit and modulate music. The setup employed a photo-electric tube and amplifiers, with control by hand as the light beam crossed the room, halting and restoring sound as Taylor blocked or released the beam.
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Biltmore
Atlanta
Georgia
John Bellamy Taylor
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N.Y
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Taylor
Baby's Own Tablets Endorsed by Canadian Mothers
Canada mother Mrs. Howard King of Truro Nova Scotia recommends Baby's Own Tablets for young children. The tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Howard King
Truro
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Ant Firemen Use Formic Acid to Extinguish Candle
A Paris study reported by Journal de Psychologie describes Formica rufa ants in Fountainbleau forest extinguishing a candle by squirting formic acid. The ants showed higher intelligence than other hill ants, as some failed to direct the acid stream while others succeeded in dousing the flame.
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Journal de Psychologie
Pierre Janet
Paris
Marguerite Combes
Fountainbleau
Salmon and cottage cheese sandwich spread recipe
Mix one can salmon with one pound cottage cheese and a small can of pimento peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Add cream or dressing to form a smooth spread. Butter a thin brown bread slice, spread filling on white bread, and assemble.
Frock design for girls debutante style with pattern 356
A pattern for a front-button frock for girls from ages 6 to 14 features a convertible collar and long sleeves with narrow cuffs. Described materials include novelty plaids and various wools, with options to pair a wide belt. Requires 2 yards of 36 inch material and 1 yard of 27 inch contrast. prices 25 cents.
Knight of the Garter Insignia Duty and Garlic Stuffed Heart Recipe
A mixed set of recipe style text includes a garlic stuffed beef heart with dressing ingredients and preparation steps, followed by a note about Knights of the Garter requiring insignia wear at all times, a line about Minard's Liniment for injuries, and a casual coin exchange joke about coffee and a roll.
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Garter
Peace and Good Will Among Men Sunday Lesson
Sunday School lesson for November 11 centers on Romans 12 21 and the call to consecration. It urges Christians to live for God with self denial and purity, presenting their bodies as a living sacrifice and resisting worldly fashion while following the Holy Spirit to do God’s will.
Everyone Should Have Vacation by Richard S Bond
The piece urges city and rural residents to take a yearly vacation to renew energy and family happiness. It argues work can dull desire for travel, and a break improves mood and health. With crops in, it encourages two weeks or more away by train ship or car to create lasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S. Bond
Nakimu Caves in Glacier National Park Highlighted
The Nakimu Caves near the Selkirk mountains in British Columbia are among North America’s most remarkable subterranean passages. Located in Glacier National Park, they form a notable scenic area under Canada’s National Parks system.
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Selkirk Range
British Columbia
Nakimu
Glacier National Park
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
Amber Phlogopite Mica Dominates Canadian Production
Canada produces most mica in the amber variety Phlogopite. Mica is sold rough-colobed as trimmed sheet splittings scraps and ground material. Trimming and splitting are done by hand.
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Canada
Couple seeks separation order at North London Police Court
Marriage was cited as the union of a couple seeking a separation order at the North London Police Court. The filing centers on formalizing a break in the marital union under local tribunal rules.
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North London
The Only Thing Some People Keep Up Is Uppishness
A sharp line notes how some individuals cling to airs and pretensions, contrasting tone with everyday behavior. The remark hints at social peacocking and vanity in public life.
Not Confined To Canadians All Subjects Of King George May Cross Border
The U S Supreme Court rules that living in Canada and working in the United States is a privilege of all British subjects, not limited to Canadians. The Jay treaty of 1794 grants free passage for subjects of both nations, including Britons from Scotland and other regions. Local efforts to bar Canadian workers unintentionally harmed international courtesy and Anglo friendship.
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George
Canada
United States
Supreme Court of the
America
Scotland
New Zealand
Honduras
Mount Robson Dominates Robson Pass Landscape
The summit of Robson pass forms a broad gravel flat between Adolphus Lake in Alberta and Berg Lake in British Columbia. Mount Robson towers 7,532 feet above the pass, its massive height (12,972 feet) overpowering the surrounding scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robson Pass
Adolphus Lake
Alberta
Berg Lake
British Columbia
Rockies
Mount Robson
Alberta explores wool pool with cooperative approach
Premier Brownlee met industry representatives in Alberta to discuss a wool pool as a cooperative venture. The idea will be reviewed by the executive council soon as the government signals interest in advising and encouraging cooperative methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Brownlee
Executive Council
Quip about money and shoes ends in patent mock
A customer and clerk exchange a joke about finances and footwear. The customer notes money is deposited by the husband and drawn out by the wife while the clerk quips that the patent leather shoes will last until the patent expires.
When Pain Comes Indigestion and Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Explains indigestion as excess stomach acid and immediate relief from Phillips Milk of Magnesia. Claims it neutralizes acid instantly, has been a medical standard for 50 years, and should be purchased as prescribed with full directions at any drugstore.
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Gilletts Lye
Western Canada
Lydia E. Pinkham
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tafion
Wrigles
Betty Barclay
Minard
McDermot Ave
Russia
Colombia
Wm. Towner
New York
Carter
Canadians
Mlse Deslinimen
Para-Sani
Appleford
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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