World Happenings Briefly Told
Minister of the Interior Russoff denies reports of civil war in Bulgaria stating the country never was fully tranquil. Germany will seek equal League of Nations standing. Dominion loan offers over fifty million dollars were fully subscribed.
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Russoff
Bulgaria
Germany
League of Nations
Council of People’s
Labrador
Imperial Aviation Society
Pacific Ocean
Japan
London
Wembley
Canada Netherlands sign most favored nation trade treaty
A treaty between Canada and the Netherlands grants each side most favored nation status. The pact mirrors the recent agreement with France and awaits ratification by both nations' parliaments before taking effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Netherlands
Dominion
France
Capri discovery manuscript sparks bid from publishers
The Livy manuscript found on Capri by Prof. Alexander Fusco attracts bids from British and US publishers. Reportedly, an offer of one million dollars has been made. The text is said to describe the founding of Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island
Capri
Alexander Fusco
United States
Carthage
Mennonites Buy Vast Saskatchewan Alberta Farmlands
Over the last three weeks at least 33 063 acres of farm land in Saskatchewan and Alberta were sold to the newly formed Mennonite Land Settlement Board for use in settling Mennonite arrivals expected soon in Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Menonnite Land Settlement Board
Canada
Prolonging Life Idea Prompts Century-Long Humans
German scientist Fritz Haber predicts future science will extend human life to about one hundred years and beyond. He cites enzyme purification and diabetes breakthroughs like insulin as proof that life extension is achievable, while noting life creation itself may remain impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Haber
Philadelphia
Franklin Institute
Haber
Prussian Academy of Physical and Chemical Science
Doctor Haber
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Ad
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor for removing corns with a flat application, followed by a hot foot bath. It claims instant relief from pain and minimal cost, urging buyers to use only Putnam's and noting it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
Canadian imports under extended preference favored domestic routes
An overwhelming share of goods imported into Canada during the year ended April 30 under the Great Britain extended preference used the discount and entered via Canadian ports to be hauled by rail to destinations. Total affected imports were 71,748,575 with 66,344,688 valuing those using the extra discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
Butter and Cheese Consumption Rising in Canada 1921–23
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports rising per capita and total butter and cheese consumption in Canada. Butter rose from 25.79 to 27.48 pounds per person between 1921 and 1923, and total butter consumption increased from 226,640,667 to 251,088,733 pounds. Cheese per capita climbed from 2.51 to 2.12 pounds as total cheese consumption grew from 22,033,846 to 28,503,002 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Respiratory Relief
A corrective remedy for pulmonary troubles touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as highly effective for respiratory disorders. It claims to allay bronchial inflammation and cites numerous testimonials as proof, recommending the oil to sufferers seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Increase in Canadian Metallic Mineral Output Six Months Ended June 1924
The six months ending June 1924 saw Canadian metallic mineral production rise 20 percent from the same period in 1923, according to the Bureau of Statistics half yearly report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Forest Fires Wreak Wide Damage Across U S
A United States Forest Service report states 33 560 forest fires yearly in the United States burn over seven million acres and cause more than 16 million dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Forest Service
Northern Survey Chief Reports Arctic Trek End to End
G H Blanchet director of surveys Ottawa returns from a lengthy trek through the barren lands north of Great Slave Lake. He left Edmonton June 3 aboard the same northbound train used by Judge Du’s party. Blanchet’s 15 member expedition surveyed lands draining to Coppermine and Hudson Bay shores and met explorer Jim Hornby and Capt Critchell Bulloch at Fort Reliance on the homeward leg.
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G. H. Blanchet
Ottawa
Edmonton
Judge du
Great Slave Lake
Blanchet
Great Slave
Arctic
Hudson Bay
Fort Relidnce
Kanada to Kansas highway to cross border into prairie
Regina Board of Trade and Charles Lee Hyde plan continued marking of the North and South Pike from Portal, North Dakota to Regina this year, extending north to Prince Albert for next tourist season. The 1300 mile route links Kansas to Saskatchewan via Nebraska and the Dakota states, easing USA motor access to Canadian prairie pleasure haunts. A new route to Terry Montana connects with the Yellowstone Trail and Yellowstone National Park.
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Canadian Prairies
Kansas
Board of Trade of
Regina
Charles Lee Hyde
Pierre
S.D
Portal
N.D
Prince Albert
Canada
Regina Board of Trade
Terry
Montana
National Park
Alternative Pipes Add To Smokers' Satisfaction
An old-time pipe expert advises heavy smokers to use several pipes. When one pipe is finished it is laid aside and a fresh, cool pipe filled with high quality tobacco like Macdonald's Brier is started. Reusing a hot pipe dulls flavor and satisfaction. keeping multiple pipes ensures cooler, better-tasting smokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonald
Gift to University Creates Three France Scholarships
Honorable W. C. Nicol, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, donates 18000 dollars to the University of British Columbia to fund three annual scholarships for five years. Each award is worth 1200 dollars to enable graduates to study in French universities, aiming to foster closer understanding between British and French peoples in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Nicaol
British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Canada
Diamond Dyes advertised for home dyeing and tinting
Perfect home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Just dip in cold water to tint delicate shades or boil to dye rich colors. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings and more. Ask your druggist which dye to use for wool silk linen cotton or mixed goods.
Chief Justice Deplores Pretrial Newspaper Publicity
Montreal civil courts opened with Chief Justice Martin urging legal limits on pretrial publicity. He called for restrictions on press coverage before trials, allowing only official police and Crown statements, while promising full publicity during the trial to balance transparency and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Montreal
Clark's Beans With Pork Ready to Heat and Serve
Ready to heat and serve Clark's Beans with Pork offers convenient home dining. The ad promotes consistent cooking and time savings with Clark Kitchens helping busy households.
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Clark
Ten Million Cigarettes Seized in Brockville
Customs officials in Brockville seized about ten million American made cigarettes over two months, suggesting 500 to 700 million smuggled annually into Canada. The loss in tax to the Dominion Government could reach about 3.655 million dollars.
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Dominion
Brockville
Ottawa
United States
Canada
Fort McMurray Salt Plant to Start Shipping This Month
The Fort McMurray salt industry plant is expected to commence shipping its products during the month. A salt vein eighty four feet thick was encountered at a depth of five hundred feet.
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Fort McMurray
The Twelve Disciples Sent On A Mission Tour
Jesus commissions the twelve to go out two by two to prepare the way and train for future work. He grants authority over unclean spirits and to heal all sicknesses. The Twelve list shows Peter and Philip as early names with James and Alphaeus in the third group, Judas Iscariot last.
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Jesus
Mark
New Israel
Dummelow
Peter
Philip
James
Alpheus
Judas Iscariot
Free Farm Bulletins From Canada Agriculture Dept
The Publications Branch of the Department of Agriculture offers four hundred free bulletins on farming topics. Experiments at experimental farms across Canada generate valuable data shared to farmers. Readers are urged to mail a coupon with name and address to Ottawa to obtain specific subjects. no postage is required.
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Department of Agriculture
Canada
Usig
Ottawa
Miller's Worm Powders Promote Safe Child Worm Remedy
A historical notice extols Miller's Worm Powders as a painless effective remedy for children showing worm symptoms. It highlights feverish restlessness and convulsions as signs, asserts the medicine expels worms, and claims the stomach and bowels regain a healthy tone afterward.
Where the Atmosphere Ends
A French astronomer claims the atmosphere extends about 540 miles above Earth. The lower ten miles hold familiar air with oxygen and nitrogen, then up to sixty miles nitrogen dominates. A hydrogen-rich layer spans beyond a hundred miles, and a final dense unknown layer extends over 400 miles further.
Avon River of Death Drives Coventry Sewage Alarm
The Avon River long associated with Shakespeare is termed the river of death due to extensive sewage from Coventry. Plant life has ceased to grow, fish are dead, and vegetation along the banks is disappearing.
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Avon
Coventry
Sugar Refinery Plan Circulates in Portage la Prairie
A notice regarding the establishment of a sugar refinery at Portage la Prairie is circulated with lists prepared from a canvas of farmers. The lists include farmers’ names and the acreages of sugar beets they might plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Tile contract ties to Lake Louise Chateau rebuild
Medicine Hat Tile and Tile Works has secured a contract to supply thousands of tons of tile for the Lake Louise Chateau reconstruction project, linking local industry to a high profile heritage site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat Clay Products Company
Lake Louise Chateau
Princess Mary Prefers Riding and Lawn Tennis
The article notes Princess Mary of England favoring riding and lawn tennis as her favorite pastimes, reflecting royal recreation interests.
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Princess Mary of England
Manitoba Butter Exports To England Arrive For Shipment
Manitoba received an order for 5,000 boxes of creamery butter 56 pounds each valued at about 100000 dollars. This marks the province's second consignment of unsold butter to be exsorted overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
England
Holloway's Corn Remover Said to Work Powerfully
Advertisers claim Holloway's Corn Remover relieves many buyers coins by its own strong effect and promise quick relief from corns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Belgians Buffeted by Move to Canada
A.L. Rawlinson Canadian Pacific Railway passenger agent for Belgium says thousands of Belgians are ready to cross the Atlantic to Canada as soon as the Dominion can assimilate them.
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Canada
Dominion
A.L. Rawlinson
Canadian Pacific Railway
Belgium
Canadian Crisis Reports Show Low July Death Rate
July personal crisis reports were logged in Canada while the United States registered 6.2 suicides per 100 000. Canada had three homicides in July. US rate stood at 9.4 per 100 000. Overall Canadian health conditions were described as exceptionally good with a death rate of 7.6 per 1000 annually, attributed to chronic diseases like diabetes heart disease and nephritis.
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Thomas A. Low
West Indies
Indies
Wagner
Berlin Telegraphic Technical Institute
Canada
United States
Dominion
Ottawa
Seafaring Wisdom: Stay Ashore to Prevent Seasickness
A compact proverb advises that avoiding waves is the simplest cure for seasickness. The guidance emphasizes remaining on land rather than braving the open sea to prevent discomfort.
The Girl With a Way and the Man Beside Her
A compact remark notes that a girl who moves with confidence often has a man nearby. It hints at companionship or social pairing in observed behavior. The line suggests gendered social dynamics without detailing individuals or events.
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Northland
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Earth
T. Milburn Limited
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Poe Andtlk
Malla
Ackage
Fea
E. T. Carter & CO
Wellington St. W
Can
Dominion Express
Adies
National Manufacturing Co
CAS
Anu
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Enc Med. Co
Haverstock Ra
Feashia
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