World Happenings Briefly Told
World events include Yorozu Choho editor died in Parle, German food self sufficiency noted, Lady Herbert dies in London, Melbourne metalworkers strike impacts meat exports, Cassels named Alberta Rhodes Scholar, Lions George invited to Melbourne St David’s Day, Haifa port site favored for Palestine, Ukraina land grant to Harold M Ware, Prince of Wales to visit South Africa, Raphael Madonna del Vazza fire loss at Garreglwyd mansion, painting valued £20,000.
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German Republic
Lady Herbert
Michael Herbert
United States
London
State of
Victoria
Lions George
Melbourne
Raphael
End Stomach Misery with Papes Diapepsin Relief
End stomach misery from gas indigestion and acidity with Pape's Diapepsin. A few tablets give almost immediate relief from sourness heartburn and stomach distress. Sold by druggists in millions of packages at little cost.
Dutchman plans 474000 mile journey Amsterdam to Indies
A. N. J. Vanderloop, a Dutchman connected with the Amsterdam London passenger service, will attempt a 474000 mile journey from Amsterdam to the Dutch East Indies via Prague Constantinople Aleppo Karachi Calcutta and Siam in April.
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Amsterdam
Dutch Est Indies
Prague
Constantinople
Aleppo
Karachi
Calcutta
Siam
A. N. J. Vanderloop
London
Great Men and Castor Oil Divide Nations
A Dallas News remark contrasts strong leaders with their inability to influence their own families, noting how ability to command broad policy differs from persuading children to take castor oil. The quote highlights limits of authority across domestic and international spheres.
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Dallas News
Yukon Warmer Than Usual Sparks Climate Debate
Researchers note recent Yukon temperatures reached record highs with daily means around 64 degrees Fahrenheit in summer months and a mild fall. The Yukon River stayed navigable for six months from November 16, Dawson to Whitehorse regions remained ice free, and several men departed Navy 16 to seek Christmas meals in Vancouver.
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Dawson
Yukon
White Horse
Selkirk
Navy 16
Vancouver
Women Can Dye Any Garment Tirt Worn
A brief item notes women can dye any garment era style, promising faded items refreshed and new look available for “5 Certs” in a local shop window. The note emphasizes accessible dyeing services and revitalizing wardrobe pieces.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All
Diamond Dyes assures perfect home tinting even for first timers. Ready kits include all colors and clear instructions for reliable results.
Putnam's Extractor Promises Quick Relief for Corns
An old remedy promotes Putnam's Extractor as a reliable treatment for corns and warts. Advertises quick results and broad dealer availability, urging readers to obtain the product for relief from painful growths.
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Putnam’s
Edison style inventions create large American employment
It is estimated that Thomas A nd is on inventions are furnishing employment to nearly 1000 men and women in America. The work is clean wholesome and well paid and it betters the mind and stimulates ambition. The importance of a genius like Edison to his country is not to be calculated in earthly terms.
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Thomas Andison
America
Edison
Los Angeles Times
Stomach Trouble From Thin Blood Promoted by Pink Pills
The ad claims thin blood causes stomach trouble by weakening digestive glands and nerves. Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich blood to improve appetite, digestion, and energy, boosting overall health. Sold by dealers or mail order for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
London stores abandon cheap shoes for Paris models
English shoe makers urge the public to avoid ill fitting low quality footwear and buy better wearing shoes. Firms respond to reduced spending by stocking cheaper lines but face unsold inventories while Paris lasts set new standard in fit and style.
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London
Paris
Englaned
Pulp and Paper Industry Likely in Southeastern Alaska
Secretary Wallace predicts inevitable growth of a pulp and paper industry in Southeastern Alaska driven by water power timber and transport links. Development pace will hinge on distance to consumption centers and capital needs rather than physical limits, with abundant power timber and water routes cited as key factors.
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Alaska
Wallace
Power To Help Others Pentecost Lesson Summary
Pentecost lesson recounts Acts 2 and the Holy Spirit’s arrival on about 120 believers in Jerusalem. Peter’s sermon leads to 3000 conversions, baptism, and inclusion into the Christian brotherhood with steadfast devotion to worship and prayer.
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Jesus
Peter
Brotherhood of the Christians
Galilee
Jerusalem
Judæa
Samaria
Christ
Intellectual Classification Of Americans On The United States
Dr Meyers professor at Princeton University said only 20 million of 105 million Americans could be classified as intellectual. He argued that 45 million were subnormal and mentally like 14 year olds, 15 million were feeble minded like eight year olds, and 25 million were mediocre. He warned this reflected a danger of foreign de Americanization of the United States.
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Kamilton
Ser
Wm. Starr Meyers
Princetown University
United States
Republic
Meyers
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Safe Child Remedy
An old advertisement touts genuine California Fig Syrup as a soothing laxative for sick or constipated children. It promises gentle bowel action without griping and asserts no narcotics or soothing drugs are used, urging buyers to insist on the real product with proper directions.
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Thomas Eeleetrle
California
Buffalo relocation announced for Wainwright Alberta herd
Hon. Charles Stewart, Minister of the Interior, states one thousand young buffalo will be taken from the big park at Wainwright and released in the north where wood buffalo reside. The move aims to reduce objections to slaughter prompted by the growing Wainwright herd.
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Wainwright
Alberta
Charles Stewart
Monster Dock at Tilbury to Make London World’s Largest Port
The new Tilbury dock will be the biggest in the world once finished. It will house the largest ship built or likely to be built and feature a 2006 foot passenger landing stage. A nearby railway station will connect express trains to central London in about forty minutes. Minard's Liniment for Dandruff.
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Tilbury
London
U.S. Falls Behind in Shipbuilding Among Nations
The Department of Commerce reports the United States lagging in shipbuilding over the last four years. Britain Germany Italy France and the Netherlands build more tonnage than the U.S. at the quarter ending September. World construction declined by 165000 gross tons from the June quarter.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
France
Netherlands
Population surge in London since world war reshapes city
The text notes London's population rose by at least 6000G during and after the war as provincial workers moved for job prospects. Many who came to London stayed on after employment fell and wages declined, indicating a lasting urban shift.
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London
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief for All Patients
The text touts Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as highly effective and universally successful. It claims relief is not merely hoped for but to be expected and urges all sufferers to try it.
Unique French Contest Mutes Teams For Paris Olympics
The France organizing committee confirms 400 participants from twenty nations will compete in Paris next August for prizes over $5,000. Scholarships in deaf institutions will go to top winners. A speed contest in finger talking features a Paris entrant who can reach 40 words per minute.
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Paris
London Loans Money To German Railways
A contract signed in London provides a credit of £3,000,000 to the German state railways for coal purchases. £750,000 is available immediately, with the rest conditional on Germany’s guarantees. The loan is commercial with no British government involvement, and guarantees are to be assumed by the German Government.
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London
Germany
Gold Note Bank
New Arrival at Summer Hotel Dialogue Sparks Curiosity
A fragment describes a new arrival at a summer hotel asking if a chair is engaged and the banter with a girl. A Boston Transcript note claims a new electric machine requires three men at a rate of 10,000 a day, signaling a sensational invention prospect.
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Summer Hotel
Boston Transcript
Refined Metal Peg Say Wearer Finds Gold Ring Value
A playful exchange notes a swell gold ring purchased at Gophel's for two dollars and fifty cents, described as wearing like iron. The dialogue showcases a light society tone and a purchase detail.
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Peg
Mame
Gophel’s
U S Dirigible For Arctic Expedition
A United States naval aviator will join a summer Arctic crossing effort led by Capt Roald Amundsen. Ralph B Davison will pilot one of three planes, base at Spitzbergen in May with ships transporting the convoy.
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United States
Arctic
Navy Department At
Washington
Liew
Ralph &. Davison
Roald Amundsen
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Conshaa Depotee Camcare
Trofescoe Shan Ostuni
The
Yorozu Choho
Tokio
Parle
Australia
Ean
John M. Cassels
University of Alberta
Stirling
Scotland
Haifa
Palestine
Jaffa
Ukraina
Harold M. Ware
New
York
Prince of Wales
South Africa
Colonial Office
Gen Stauts
Union of South Africa
Mae
Yukon River
Carter
Holloway
Or. Wm
Starr Myers
U.S
Aunt Jemima Mills Company
Dept. of St. Joseph
St.or
R. D
Canada
Ontario
CPLR
National Railways
Toronto
Walker
Carll-Rite of
Com
GEO. Wright
E. M. Carroll
Bayer
Tableta of
Bayer Company
Bayer Crass
Monster Dock
Minard
Dandruff
Dodds
Eay-Y Betes
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Dominion Express
Universal
Bennation of
Universal Metal Products CO
Assumption St
Walkerville
Alesman
Dorothy
Dorothy Harr Net Co
Lindsay Bldg
Montreal
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