World Happenings Briefly Told
A socialist daily to be published in Paris in early 1927 with capital of 2,600,000 francs. The Canadian Pacific Railway paid Quebec City municipal taxes for 1926-27 totaling 219055.28. Parliament to meet in December per acting prime minister J A Robb. Durango reports say Roman Catholic priests in Durango City face arrest on rebellion suspicions. Ninety percent of Bahamas shipping lost in three hurricanes since July. Mussolini moves to punish attempts on life of him or royal family by death. Chamber of Deputies approves law with fascist support. Germany launches first of four torpedo boats, sized per Versailles limits, to be a strong defensive fleet. British coal strike costs Britain 250-300 million pounds in lost production, per Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister. Mrs. W F Alloway dies in Winnipeg. daughter of James MacLaren and widow of Manitoba banker, longtime Winnipeg resident. Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil advertised for camp use aiding muscles, sprains, and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Quebec
J. A. Robb
Durango
Durango City
Mexico
Bahamas
Nassau
Chamber of Deputies
Mussolini
Fascist Party
Powell County Snake Catcher Trains Snakes for Shows
Miss Nora Wilkins, a 23 year old snake catcher from Powell County Kentucky, makes a living by catching reptiles and selling rare specimens to circuses and private collectors. She has six snakes at home trained to crawl in drill formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Wilkins
Powell Co
Kentucky
French Plan Air Service Funding for Trans Atlantic Line
The French finance ministry announced a 609,000,000 franc appropriation to establish a trans Atlantic air line linking Dakar in Senegal with Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking a major colonial era aviation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tans Atlantic
Dakar
Senegal
Asuenos Aires
Finance Ministry
Plan for Celebration marks Confederation Jubilee
The Association of Canadian Clathes proposes invites to His Majesties the King and Queen for jubilee week in July. It calls for international representatives, commemorative stamps, government motion pictures, and a federal panel to organize events. A simultaneous Ottawa salute at noon July 1 1927 and 10 000 beacon fires nationwide are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Canadian Clathes
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Republic of France
Indian Empire
Irish Free State
British Dominions
Confederation
Government
Motion Picture Bureau
Ottawa
Teal Fashions New Miss Frock in Moire Style
A teal moire dress with side plaits and a straight bodice features a boyish collar long sleeves and peplum at the waist. No 1395 fits sizes 16 to 20 years with 37½ yards of fabric for size 18 and costs 20 cents. The fashion book promises stylish individuality and a chic appearance.
How To Order Patterns in Winnipeg News
Instructions from the Winnipeg newspaper listing pattern orders with address at 173 McPermot Ave. It notes pattern numbers names sizes and towns and shows how to place orders through the union office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McPermot Ave
Winnipeg
Princess Astrid Weds Crown Prince Leopold in Royal Ceremony
In Stockholm Princess Astrid wed Crown Prince Leopold with kings and dignitaries present. Mayor Carl Linghagen officiated the civil ceremony, ahead of a church ceremony in Brussels. The event marks a high profile royal union amid European headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Nations
Astrid
Gustav
Sweden
Leopold
Carl Linghagen
Stockholm
Brussels
Joshua Reminds Israelites of God’s Faithful Help
Joshua assembles the leaders at Shechem to recount God’s care from Abraham to the present, stressing He used them as instruments of His will. He emphasizes past plagues deliverances and the divine hammering of the message, urging the people to choose whom they will serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Shechem
Israel
Abraham
Jehovah
Became So Weak Could Hardly Stand
Mrs. Wm. Palmer of Tomahawk Alta reports a long illness last spring left her so weak she could hardly stand and unable to sleep due to noise. She tried blood tonics and nerve pills without relief. she then wrote her mother who sent three boxes of remedies.
Nerve Pills Sold By Dutch Auction in Toronto
The ad promotes nerve pills by The T. Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto Ontario. It claims relief after one box and full recovery after three boxes. The price is 50 cents per box, with direct mail orders available. It notes prices are determined by downward Dutch auctions and the first bidder wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
National Hosiery Company
Geo. &. Ansley
Pontiac
General Motors Products of Canada, Ltd
Oshawa
A. H. Maclaughlan
Ontario
Desbarats Advt
R. W. Cowan
Sec
Wereen
National Hosiery CO
Yonge St
Economic Importance Of The Farm In Canada
W. Peterson argues Canada's economy hinges on agriculture with one third of rail freight tied to the farm and another third carrying farm goods. He notes millions depend on farm-related industries, and suggests expanding production across more arable land would solve economic problems through better organization and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Winnipeg Tourism Boom Aims to Boost Manitoba Conventions
The Winnipeg Tourist and Convention Bureau reports 58 percent of cross border U S motor traffic stayed over 24 hours to Oct 1 1926. About 105 710 crossed from the U S with 30 698 staying two to thirty days. daily spend implies multi million Manitoba revenue. In 1926 Winnipeg hosted 74 conventions with 23 600 attendees. 1927 sees 60 conventions booked and a Minnesota Elks side trip. Plans suggest 1928 could be a banner year with Norse groups and D O K K Convention 1929 expected attendance around 25 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Tourist and Convention Bureau
Manitoba
United States
Emerson
Gretna
Killarney
Cartwright
Crystal City
Melita
Snowflake
Bannerman
Viney
Waskada
Haskett
La.c.b
Winnipeg
Minnesota State Elks Association
Norse Association of Canada
Norwegian Singers of America
Bond of Literature Law and Language
The piece quotes a saying about the three Ls uniting English speakers Literature Law and Language. It notes debates among students on which comes first and mentions a child asking why he should wash his hands before going to school.
Metal polisher shows bright prospects
The metal polisher stands to benefit from strong demand and expanding markets. Industry observers cite rising applications and improved yields as factors driving optimism for the worker and company growth.
Manitoba Egg Laying Contest Won At Brandon Farm
Barred Rocks pen belonging to W H Morrison of Beresford wins the 52 week record with 2045 eggs and 2051.1 points. Mrs M J McNabb of Minnedosa takes second with 2044 eggs and 2110.4 points. A second pen from the Experimental Farm lays 2267 eggs and 2381.2 points. Fifty five birds qualify for registration. Dominion wide fame awaits. Dr Thomas Melectric Oil advertised as a healing remedy for sore throat and lame back with topical and internal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon
W. H. Morrison
Beresford
M. J. McNabb
Minnedosa
Thomas
Census Exchange Over Yard Waste Mention
A brief dialogue notes a census taker responding to a request about yard waste. The speaker mentions old cans and tires in the yard and references Honduras launching a broad road building campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Dy-o-la Dyes Offer for Professional Dyeing Here
Dear Friends this promotional note claims Dy-o-la Dyes are the same as used by professional dyers and invites readers to request a booklet for more details.
Paris Plans Centenary of Invention of Accordion
Paris to mark the anniversary of the accordion invention about 1826 by Charles Buffet a Paris instrument dealer. A large centenary program has been organized to honor the milestone and celebrate the popular instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles Buffet
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Crippebuild
Nadie Scotts
Sir Philp Cunliffe-Lister
Board of Trade
House of Commons
W. F. Alloway
Alloway
James MacLaren
Ottawa Valley
Buckingham, Que
Bank of Ottawa
French Plan Air Service
W. NU
Cunard
Halifax
Letitia
Antonia
Belfast
Liverpool
Glasgow
Plymouth
Cherbourg
London
Cunard Steamship CO. Limited
Main Street
Man
Leeson-Lineham
8Th Ave
Calgary
Alta
Donaldson
Canadian Service
Atte
New York Sun
Shiloh
W. Peterson
Manitoba Tourist Trade
Minard
Phos Re
Rs Fm
Ponti
Dan
Hester
S. You 4 Mediately
Rees
Fimar Oon
Rize
Iles Mist
Send
NTT
Montreal
Dep. W
Rvice Dept
i-Richardson Limited
Appleford
Ramilton
Counter Check Book Company
Limiter Canada
Western Agencies
Pacific Waxed Paper Co
Western Waxed Paper Co
Davie
J. Vancouver
McDermott
Hunter Martin & Co
Regina
F.o.b
Wabamun
C.c.d
Lakeside Coals, Limited
Edmonton
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