World Happenings Briefly Told
Sir Archibald Gelkie former president of the Royal Society and the Geographical Society of London is dead. Switzerland oversubscribes Germany Dawes reparation loan by 109000 dollars. Charles W Lightbody named Saskatchewan Rhodes Scholar 1925 from six applicants. US divorces rise 11 percent last year while marriages grow 4 percent. Madame A Kollantay appointed minister plenipotentiary arriving in Christiania as Russian ambassador to Norway. US soldiers cost a little over ten cents a meal in the last fiscal year. Butter consumption rises as 50 million pounds more were eaten in nine months. Canadian failures total 38 the week ended Nov 7 with Manitoba four, Saskatchewan three, British Columbia one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Gelkie
Royal Society
Geological Society of London
Switzerland
Germany
Dawes
Central News
Charles W. Lightbody
Yorkton
Sask
Rhodes
United States
Madame A. Kollantay
Christiania
Russia
Norway
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Dun’s
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Eases Corn Pain
An old newspaper blurb promotes Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor as the quickest way to end corns. It claims hot foot baths with the remedy relieve sting and soothe toes, with one or two applications finishing the corn. The product is priced at 25 cents at dealers.
Swiss Immigrant Settlement Society Formed in Canada
A society to promote Swiss settlement in Canada has been incorporated per the Canada Gazette. It aims to place Swiss settlers in favorable surroundings, conduct practical studies on settlement problems, and distribute information to prospective and current Swiss settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company Ltd Incorporation
The British Columbia Gazette announces the provincial incorporation of the Sas katchewan Co operative Elevator Company Limited. The firms based in Regina and Vancouver are issued a capitalization of five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company, Ltd
Regina
Vancouver
British Columbia
Moscow Modernization Plan Seeks Foreign Loans
A special Moscow Soviet commission has left for Germany France and Britain to secure foreign loans for major city improvements. The program includes a subway, omnibus systems taxi trams and broader transit upgrades along with complete remodeling of the sewage and canal network.
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Moscow
Germany
France
Great Britain
Why Rheumatism Often Comes Back
The usual treatments don t reach the root of rheumatism and symptoms recur when the system weakens. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as rebuilding blood to expel rheumatic poisons through bowels kidneys and skin. A Saskatchewan resident attests the pills restored mobility and work ability after use. Pills sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
E E. Davis
J.P
Dinsmore, Sask
Secon
Anti Rolling Device Tested On Albert Ballin Voyage
The Hapag liner Albert Ballin showed six degrees of rolling with anti rolling tanks active on its first rough sea passage from New York to Hamburg. When the device was stopped the ship rolled to 16 degrees, indicating the system’s immediate effect on stability. Dr Thomas Electric Oil is extolled as a universal remedy for sore throat and inflammatory ailments with topical and internal use.
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Hapag
Albert Ballin
New York
Hamburg
Thomas
Rocket Plane Leads New French Air Service Experiment
The French Air Service plans tests of a rocket plane with no conventional engine. Power comes from gas produced in a cabin combustion chamber, expelled rearward to create thrust. Officials claim this setup could reach much higher speeds than standard aircraft.
Wheat Yields Reported From Fort Vermilion Area
Nine farmers near Fort Vermilion on the Peace River report an average wheat yield of 20 bushels per acre for the past season. Wheat has been grown at this northern Alberta point for two decades. The London Times notes a common error about edelweiss growing only in the Alps, saying it also grows in Brompton Churchyard.
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Fort Vermilion
Peace River
Edmonton
Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Alps
London Times
Brompton Churchyard
May Regain Control of Colony Amid Auction Buyback Offer
The London Daily Mail reports Germany may reclaim parts of Kamerun in Western Africa by an auction of 50 909 acres of plantations in London. The sale, ordered by the late government, allows any nationality to purchase. Geneva dispatches note a German unofficial representative urging a colonial conference under the League of Nations to discuss re steering former German territory now under mandate.
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Africa
Kamerun
London Daily Mail
London
Geneva
Permanent Mandate Commission
League of Nations
Germany
Doctor Grenfell and his vast Arctic fishing mission
Has Biggest Practice Dr Wilfred Grenfell lectures in Scotland but spent 30 years in the North Sea and Labrador. He serves as preacher missionary physician and surgeon to fishermen, described as the doctor with the biggest practice in the world aiding about 30 000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Grenfell
Scotland
London Hospital
Frederick Treves
North Sea
Labrador
Grenfell
Atlantic
Discovery Valuable To Surgery
Dr. Charles Mayo hails three Australian surgeons Dr N D Boyle John S Hunter and H B Devine as making the greatest contribution to surgery. Their work on sympathetic nerve operations opens a new field of exploration and is likened to a North Polar excursion in surgery. All three served with Australian troops in the war, and their experiments stem from paralysis treatment due to bullets.
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Mayo
Charles Mayo
N. D. Boyle
John S. Hunter
H. B
Human mail barred from air mail service after stamps
Chester N. Weaver, a San Francisco automobile dealer, had $718.08 worth of air mail stamps stuck to him in preparation for an air mail trip to New York. A ruling from Paul Henderson, second assistant post master-general, barred him from the mails. A telegram said no private passengers may ride in air mail for now, though officials may ride in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chester N. Weaver
San Francisco
Paul Henderson
Weaver
Air Service
Bees swarm aboard West No mentum steamship near bridge
On a Yokohama to Portland voyage the West No mentum reported bees swarming on a boom in front of the bridge. Captain L Oetting noted the bees stayed for hours and left without explanation, a first for him at sea.
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West Nomentum
United States Weather Bureau
Yokohama
Portland
Oregon
L. Oetting
Oetting
Soviets Launch Merchant Marine Fleet Plan
Soviet Russia starts a state built merchant fleet with eight cargo ships and four passenger steamers, all made in Soviet yards led by Putilov Iron Works and Baltic Shipbuilding at Leningrad. The 12 vessels total 35 000 tons and cost 5 million dollars, aiming for completion in early 1926 to cut freight rates and challenge foreign shipowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
Putilov Iron Works
Baltic Shipbuilding
Leningrad
Ceylon Close to Ireland in Size and Trade
Ceylon is nearly the size of Ireland with its own constitution legislative council and governor. The 1923 merchandise trade total is expected to exceed 26 million dollars.
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Ceylon
Ireland
Legislative Council
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil in Camp Use
Explorers surveyors prospectors and hunters find Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil useful in camp. When feet and legs are wet and cold rub with the oil to prevent pains in muscles and to dress or treat cuts contusions or sprains.
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Thomas
Salary of Boy Emperor Cut
A de facto Péking government order abolishes tiles in the Manchu household and halves the imperial allowance from 1,000,000 to 500,000, with extra funds for Manchu retainers to set up factories to employ workers.
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Péking
Likely Duke of York to be named overseas governor
It seems probable the Duke of York will receive an overseas governorship in the near future, with India Africa and South Australia expressing interest. No fixed decision yet. appointment depends on circumstances and the early 1925 political scene. If not India, the Duke's youth may delay residence.
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Duke of York
India
Africa
South Australia
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement from Morrisburg
Mrs Geo E Bowman of Morrisburg Ontario reports relief from heart trouble after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She notes improved breathing and stamina and recommends the remedy to others with heart and nerve ailments. Pills sold at drug and general stores, by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Geo. E. Bowman
Morrisburg, Onl
Milburn
Yokohama Rebounds to Near Prequake Population
Census figures show Yokohama now houses 340000 residents, recovering from a drop to 250000 after the earthquake. The current total sits within 100900 of the prequake level.
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Yokohama
Transfiguration Lesson Deepens Jesus Disciples Understanding
The Transfiguration event occurs about eight days after Peter’s confession at Caesarea Philippi. Jesus leads Peter James and John away from crowds to a holy moment where He reveals His divine glory and speaks of His coming death and resurrection. The clock of time underlines the cross teaching that follows. Dr. A B Bruce notes the tight chronology highlighting the Passion discourse before this wondrous display.
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Mark
Matthew
Luke
Peter
Sarea Philippi
Jesus
Christ
Satan
A. B. Bruce
Umbrella Duel Sparks Bet Clash On Hull Streets
Two Hull businessmen staged a public duel with umbrellas to settle a bet. The playful confrontation drew attention as spectators watched the street showdown unfold over a wagered payment.
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Hull
Holloway's Corn Remover Declared Safe for Use
The statement asserts that Holloway's Corn Remover contains no poisonous ingredient and can be used without danger or injury.
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Holloway
Australians Serve Roast Ostrich at London Dinner
A dinner party in London featured a roast ostrich three feet high and weighing thirty pounds, sent from Australia in a block of ice and cooked on a spit over an open hearth. The article notes that Indian ink is made from burnt camphor and attributes the process secrets to the Chinese.
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London
Australia
Sweden Keeps Prohibition After Norwegian Vote
In the latest Norwegian elections the Conservative and Agrarian parties won a narrow two-seat majority in the Storthing. Prohibition is to be retained, opposed by Conservatives but favored by many Agrarian nominees.
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Storthing
A Splendid Investment in State Science Endowment
The St. Thomas Times-Journal and Kingston Standard urge prevention over cure and advocate state funding to support scientists. They note a commencement with Dr. Banting and question why others could not join this effort to discover disease causes and prevention.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Banting
Kingston Standard
First Hungarian Vessel Oceana Arrives in Montreal for Grain
The first Hungarian registry ship to dock in Montreal, the Oceana from Budapest, arrived with a cargo of grain.
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Montreal
Oceana
Budapest
Wing damage delays flyer flight at Brooks Field
Lieutenant Robert Wimsatt's plane was found with large holes in the lower wings and stabilizer after a cow was seen nearby. He repaired the aircraft and waited for further orders while authorities considered sending search plans. Wimsatt had flown to Fort Worth and returned to patch his plane before resuming duty.
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Brooks Field
San Antonio
Tex
Lieut
Robert Wimsatt
Wimsatt
Fort Worth
New Air Route Cuts Journey Time Baghdad to London
A planned commercial passenger service from Bagdad to London will cut the through journey by fifteen days. Special planes designed for the Cairo Bagdad desert route will offer in flight meals and a day saloon that converts to sleeping compartments at night.
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Air Line
Bagdad
London
Cairo
Banana Trees Reach 30 to 40 Feet In Season
In a single growing season banana trees attain heights from 30 to 40 feet as they develop rapidly under favorable conditions. The rapid growth highlights the fruit crop potential and tropical cultivation practices.
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Gillett Company
Toronto
Canad
Putnams Gen
Eczema
Cutiura
Ww. N. Uz
French Air Service
Minard
Doctor Grenfell
Atte
Kraft-MacLaren Cheese Co. Limited
Kraft Cheese
Kraft
Carter
Icarter
Sweden
Tion
Newcastle
Dominion Express
England
N.W.S
Leadon
St.z
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