World happenings briefly told
Sir Alexander Gregg who introduced aluminum cooking utensils in England is dead at 85. Argentina Australia and Denmark chosen for League of Nations Council seats. Counterfeit currency flooding Port of Spain alarms authorities. Alberta cooperatives arrange vegetables for needy in winter. Edmonton ambulance unit aids accident scenes. War medals being sold by veterans to dealers investigated in Windsor Ontario. Canadian delegate urges opium production limits at League committee. Two veterans named junior trade commissioners for Canada serving in department then abroad.
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Alexander Gregg
England
Argentina
Australia
Denmark
League of Nations’ Council
Port of Spain
Alberta
Edmonton
Windsor
Ont
Pensioners’ Protective Association
League of Nations Committee On Social Questions
Jean Desy
Paris
Canada
League
J. M. Boyer
Fredericton
N.B
R. A. Cameron
Department of Trade and Commerce
Fine Remedy For Acid Stomach
Four of five people suffer acid stomachs with pains after meals belching gas and bloating. A spoonful of Bisulated Magnesia after meals will relieve the condition within three minutes. Any druggist will tell you. Try it and see.
Man disqualified for life over dog's cruelty in England
In Kingston England a man was sentenced for causing unnecessary suffering to four dogs. He received three months of hard labor and a life ban on holding a dog license or keeping dogs, a rare penalty alongside loss of driving rights.
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England
Kingston
Sea Bird Study Completes Atlantic Survey Expedition
McGill University ornithologist W C Wynne-Edwards has completed four sea voyage rounds aboard the Cunard liner Ascania from Southampton and Havre, gathering observations on ocean bird habits. He aims to build a week by week, shore-like record of migrations and behaviors to fill gaps in knowledge of Arctic Terns and other oceanic species.
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Atlantic
W. C. Wynne-Edwards
McGill University
Montreal
Ascania
Southampton
Havre
Wynne-Edwards
North Atlantic
Tristan da Cunha
Kergurlen
Arctic
Canadian Arctic Islands
Greenland
Arctic Circle
Patagonian
Antarctic
Origin Of Wedding Cake Through the Centuries
The origin of wedding cake traces back to ancient Rome where a bread cake was broken and shared by bride and groom. It evolved into the bride cake with the wife cutting it to honor her food duties. The superstition about sleeping on wedding cake remains widely known.
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Rome
opaque glass bathing suits may appear on beaches
British researchers explore opaque glass fabrics for next season swimsuits. The aim is a dyeed, non transparent material that resembles silk in feel while using spun glass fibers. Developments target a practical, non shrinking bathing suit.
Neighbors Praise Diamond Dyes for Wardrobe Variety
A theatre worker explains how Diamond Dyes keep her slender wardrobe fresh for less. She changes dress and stocking colors as fabrics fade, crediting the dyes for perfect, easy results and the wardrobe mistress’s recommendation.
Forgery Ring Used Money Orders To Hide Counterfeits
Paris police expose a Central France gang printing counterfeit 1000 franc notes. Ten notes were sent to the mayor to forward to Paris via money order, causing a delay when a courier failed to arrive and raising questions about how the funds were transmitted.
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Paris Police
France
Paris
Renfrew man ends pole sitting record bid after month
P J Villemere of Renfrew Ontario climbed a 50 foot pole atop Provincial Highway 17 aiming to set a new continental record. He came down after about a month for monotony, noting required four month stays for a new record would be too long. The perched nest attracted many tourists.
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P. J. Villemere
Renfrew
Ontario
Britain Cuts German Toy Imports Market Shift
Britain reduces import volumes of German toys as trade adjustments influence consumer availability and domestic toy markets. The move follows evolving supply chains and tariff discussions impacting cross border commerce.
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Britain
Wake Up Your Liver Bile No Calomel Necessary
Medical ad copy promotes liver bile stimulation without calomel use. Appears as early health tonics guidance urging safe, gentle detox methods and natural remedies for digestion. The language targets general readers seeking non laxative formulas and vibrant wellbeing.
Sunday school lesson on Romans gospel power and acts prayers
Golden Text from Romans 1 16 proclaims the gospel as God s power to salvation for believers to the Jew first and also to the Greek The lesson covers Acts 11 19 30 12 25 and includes a devotional reading from Colossians 3 12 17
Barnabas Brings Paul to Antioch as Co Worker
The text recalls Acts chapters 11 and 9 detailing persecution spreading believers from Jerusalem to Phoenicia Cyprus and Antioch where Grecian Jews begin preaching to Gentiles. Barnabas realizes Paul fits the Antioch mission and brings him to help, illustrating generosity over jealousy and marking a turning point in early Christian outreach.
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Luke
Stephen
Christ
Phoenicia
Cyprus
Antioch
Syria
Lynn Harold Hough
Cyrene
Palestine
Jesus
A. T. Robertson
Barnabas
Paul
Jerusalem
Tarsus
Church of Antioch
J. D. Jones
After-Dinner Speakers May Be Affected By Shorter Hours
If shorter hours mean more time for after-dinner speakers the advantages gained will be offset at the outset.
Nicaragua Raises Taxes on Bank and Railroad Earnings
Nicaragua announces higher taxes on earnings of banks and railroads, expanding fiscal measures to boost revenue. The move targets financial and transportation sectors, with authorities signaling broader tax reform efforts amid economic pressure.
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Nicaragua
Cheap Labor For Japan
The article argues Japan will drive out white competitors in the Far East via cheap labor and new raw materials from Manchuria. It cites wages of ninepence a day for a female operative and notes Japanese production undercuts white goods, flooding global markets while shrinking demand for foreign exports.
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Japan
Far East
Manchuria
W. Watkin Davies
London
Bradford man with one arm demonstrates daily tasks
W. H. Sykes of Bradford England, who lost an arm years ago, proved one arm can substitute for two at a birthday event. He showed how he buttons a shirt cuff, puts on a collar and tie, strikes a match, sharpens a pencil, and tends a garden. He formerly served on the city council.
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W. H. Sykes
Bradford
England
Feminist Champion Condemns Modern Girls Marriage Trend
A feminist champion states that modern girls, despite outward rebellion, are as eager to marry as their grandmothers though the remark reads ambiguously and stirs debate on social expectations.
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