World Happenings Briefly Told in 1920s Style
A roundup notes naval warning to Japan over fleet movements and a winter manpower plan in Prince Albert National Park. Alaskan mail carrier William F. Cooper dies in Tacoma, friend of Jack London. Mussolini gains navy and air posts after Balbo and Sirianni resign. London paper previews an empire shipping conference. The Dixmude skeleton found in Palermo after 1923 disappearance. Jasper Highway project approved by Interior Minister Murphy. A Missouri apple tree bears seedless fruit resembling Jonathan. Soviet Union absorbing capacity eyed for US machinery and goods, stated by Louis Kon in Montreal.
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Japan
Pacific
Prince Albert National Park
J. A. Wood
William F
Caribou Bill) Cooper
Alaska
Tacoma
Wash
Jack London
Victor Emmanuel I
Benito Mussolini
Air
Italo Balbo
Giuseppe Sirianni
London Daily Express
London
Perry Fulkerson
St. Joseph
Missouri
Jonathan
Soviet Union
Louis Kon
Canada
Soviet Russia
Montreal
Clever Letter Code Found on Encrypted Halifax Envelope
Post office workers deciphered a Halifax envelope bearing only numbers. The digits mapped to alphabet positions, revealing a hidden message that finally reached a soldier at Wellington barracks. The discovery showed clever letter sorters can read coded communications.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Wellington Barracks
Water Buses on Thames Revival Planned for London
Private enterprise may soon run water buses on the Thames reviving a long neglected passenger route. Boats of 17 mph would serve former Penny steamship piers with non stop trips about 33 minutes from Hammersmith to London Bridge. The London County Council service 1905 to 1908 failed financially but today’s higher demand and better craft may prove viable.
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London
Thames
Hammersmith
London Bridge
London County Council
Darling coat for toddlers slips on with ease
Tiny Ones features a snug easy to wear darling coat with epaulets and smart shoulders. Style No. 43 fits sizes 2 4 and 6 years with fabric requirements listed. Also notes Singapore airport fashion pattern and a new aerodrome near Singapore City replacing the mangrove swamp landing field.
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England
Singapore
Straits Settlements
Singapore Island
History repeats itself as relations with Russia shift
The Ottawa Journal notes how recognition moves between nations, recalling Russia’s slow path to recognizing the United States after centuries of wary entries and eventual expediency driven by trade. The piece parallels Roosevelt’s gesture toward Soviet Russia with earlier Russia’s gradual official engagement with America.
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United States
Russia
Roosevelt
Soviet Socialist Republic
Catherine
American Republic
Paul
Alexander I
History Ottawa Journal
Crunchy Caramel Frosting From Helen E Kimball
The recipe details a crunchy caramel frosting using caramelized sweetened condensed milk lemon extract and rice flakes. Mix until smooth then spread on cake and finish with rice flakes baked briefly at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for ten minutes.
Marshmallow Caramel Frosting for Cakes
A frosting method using caramelized marshmallows and shredded coconut. Melt condensed milk by boiling cans for three hours, chill, then combine with chopped marshmallows and coconut. Spread over cake and bake five minutes at 400 degrees to toast the coconut.
Paul in Athens Sermon Opens Unknown God Message
Sunday School lesson notes Paul walks Athens streets stirred by idols and proclaims Jesus and resurrection in Areopagus. He greets listeners as religious, cites their Unknown God inscription, and frames his sermon to connect Greek worship with the true God as taught in Acts 17 22 23.
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Paul
Athens
Jesus
Luke
Areopagus
Thucydides
Demosthenes
A. T. Robertson
Virginia
St. Paul
Mars Hill
Christian Advocate
Nashville
Popular Science
Dummelow
King George Sends Wishes on Canada Sunday School Anniversary
The King expresses good wishes on the 150th anniversary of Sunday school work begun at St. Paul’s in Halifax in 1783. Rev. Dr. Savary gathers messages from church and civic groups while noting St. Paul’s as Canada’s oldest Protestant church, opened in 1750. The church houses historic tombs beneath its original building.
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Canada
Church of St. Paul's
Halifax
T. W. Savary
St. Paul's
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Instructions from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union outline pattern orders sent to 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. The notice specifies how to request patterns and payment options for customers.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Nickel Exports Jump in First Half of Fiscal Year
Canadian exports of partially manufactured nickel rose 450 percent in the first six months, from 2,968,120 dollars in the previous year’s half to 13,473,280 dollars this year. The surge reflects strong demand for refined nickel products and higher production levels.
England Marks Cigarette Centenary This Year
England will observe the 100th anniversary of the cigarette in 2026 noting cultural shifts, public health debates, and industry milestones as the century of smoking grows.
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England
Help for tired wives during hard times
A short item urged wives to seek relief during difficult periods and advertised a product with unclear claims. The fragment references medicine usage and an unspecified purchase call with a promotional tone.
New Society Advocates World Police Force
A new international body formed in London named the New Commonwealth aims to create a world police force and an international tribunal to handle disputes beyond the scope of the permanent court of international justice. George N. Barnes serves as president and Lord Davies of Llandinam as treasurer.
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London
George N. Barnes
Lord Davies
Llandinam
The
New Commonwealth
Permanent Court of International Justice
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Sicily
Africa
Thomas Murphy
Jasper
British Columbia
N. U
Water Buses
Tain
Ruth Rogers
Helen E. Kimball
Food Service Department
Borden Company
Toronto
Greece
Keble
King George
Lydia E. Pinkham
New Society
Carter
Denicotea
Chantler & Chantler, Limited
Canadian Distributors
Wellington St. W
Ont
Ramsay Co
Goulding
Smith ST. Winnipeg
Man
DER
Oppleford Paper Products
Hamilton
Ontario
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