World Happenings Briefly Told
Arthur Walkley of The London Times is dead. Lucy and Bessie Medich, four months old Siamese twins, died in Minneapolis from bronchial pneumonia. Hungarian women may study medicine as government overrules university bans. A burglar was slowed by a tin whistle and keys during a New York gunfight with officer Frank A. Ryan. A 34 year postal order cashed after staying in a Belleville vault. Bishop Arthur Ingram says evolution and faith align in Michigan. Habeas corpus returns George Desmardes to his mother after unpaid medical bills. AFL denounces the Soviet regime as freedom declines. Mussolini limits emigration to the United States. 16,000 Italian wives in US will fill quotas for eight years.
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Lucy
Bessie Medich
Minneapolis
Frank A. Ryan
New York
Belleville
Ottawa
Mussolini
United States
Canada eyeing broad colonization tied to agricultural prosperity
The article argues a strong colonization push hinges on rising farm prosperity. It cites global arable land, population growth, and wheat dominance to claim Canada can expand its producing population as prices for agricultural goods rise, sustaining a long-term boom for farms and immigration.
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Canada
Law of Supply and Demand
Europe
Germany to Attend World Poultry Congress in Ottawa
Germany will participate and send official representation to the world's poultry congress in Ottawa in 1927. Edward Brown, congress president, cabled the information to the local committee.
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Germany
Ottawa
Edward Brown
Congress
Scottish professor widower plans remarriage after Lizzie’s death
A Scottish professor, widowed in old age, announces plans to marry again, apologetically saying he never would have considered it if Lizzie had not died. The remark highlights his sudden change of life plans and keeps the tone of a personal notice.
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Lizzie
Hunter's Apology After Hunting Trip Incident
Widow and hunter exchange apologies over an incident on a hunting trip. The speaker says they mistook the husband for an old bear and rushes to reassure the widow, reflecting small town nerves and humor.
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Hunter
More People Dyeing Aids Home Craft Color Work
Thousands of women dye garments and make drapes brighter and cheaper using home dyeing. Diamond dyes promise deep rich colors or delicate tints with easy use on any fabric. Free illustrated Color Craft sample kit from Diamond Dyes, Windsor Ontario.
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Dept
Windsor
Ontario
New Moire Frock Showcases Graceful Silhouette
The article describes a frock in moire with a closed or V neck collar, soft fullness at the shoulders, a slightly flared front skirt, and full gathered sleeves. No. 1222 targets miss and small woman sizes 16 18 and 20 years. size 18 requires 4 1 2 yards of 36 inch material and 1 yard ribbon, priced 20 cents. Our Fashion Book offers latest styles for home dressmakers, price 16 cents per copy.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern No Name
Pattern information lists Winnipeg Union at 175 McDermott Ave. It notes that fuel is now made from raisin seeds from which oil has been extracted.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermott Ave
Winnipeg
British Woman Describes Quarrying Career and Innovations
Mrs Anné Greaves stands as Triiatn's only woman quarry manager. She oversees operations by inspecting seams and directing extraction methods with a foreman and many workers. Facing high stone prices, she developed an artificial stone plant that is thriving.
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Anné Greaves
Triiatn
Sir Oliver Lodge Urges Limits on War Munitions
Veteran scientist Sir Oliver Lodge calls on world statesmen to curb the production of weapons and war apparatus. He warns that aerial propulsion could devastate entire cities and trigger a return to mass extermination of populations and animals.
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Oliver Lodge
Oliver
Prussians Eat More Horse Meat From Economic Need
The Ministry of Agriculture reports that Prussian horse meat consumption has risen 20 percent this year compared with 1925, not due to preference but severe economic hardship forcing reliance on horse flesh during hard times.
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Prussia
Ministry of Agriculture
Young Ottawa Cabinet Claims Nation’s Newest Team
A Ottawa writer states the King cabinet is the youngest since Confederation with eighteen ministers averaging 52 years. Robb is the oldest at 67, while Lucien Cannon is 39, the youngest. Cannon and others are compared to past leaders such as Daurier and Tupper in 1880s cabinet entries.
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Ottawa
King
Robb
Lucien Cannon
Cannan
Wilfred Daurier
Mackenzie
Charles Hibbert Tupper
Macdonald
First Daily Berlin to London Air Service Opens
The inaugural daily air link between Berlin and London began on October 15 operated by Luft Hansa. Planes now fly Berlin to Amsterdam and Croydon, while the British Amsterdam service ends as unprofitable. Previously London Berlin flew only briefly in 1923.
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Berlin
London
Lufthansa Line
Amsterdam
Croydon
Longest Rail Tunnel Simplon Skims Switzerland Italy
The Simplon tunnel spanning Switzerland and Italy covers 12 miles 458 yards making it the world’s longest rail tunnel. A separate remark notes a morality quip about paste jewels and entitlement to misfortune.
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Simplon
Switzerland
Italy
Notable Vessels Recalled in Navy League Presentation
Montreal shipping men recalled the old days as the Cairn Line presented scale models of the Snowdrop and the Cairntorr to the Navy League of Canada on Cairn-Thompson freighter Cairneck. Col. W. S. Gear and Mr. Sam Harris spoke of Canada’s export growth, sea safety, and League aims.
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Montreal
Navy League of Canada
Cairn Line of Steamships, Limited
Navy @ague
Sam Harris
W. S. Gear
Robert Reford Co., Limited
League
Milton Hersey
T. W. Harvie
T. F. Trihey
Symons
Millett
Port of London Authority
Brown
Robert Reford Co
Col. Gear
Canada
Cairn Line
Thomson Line
Cairn
England
Cairness
Hamburg
Cairneck
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Sunderland
Harris
Cairnine
Sir William Noble
Major Cairns
Navy League
Britain
Newcastle
Cairn-Thompson
Cairnesk
John T. Bertin
Sunday School Lesson Be Strong and Courageous
Golden text from Joshua 1.9 declares be strong and of good courage for Jehovah God is with you wherever you go The devotional reads Numbers 27 18 20 Joshua 1 9 and Proverbs 2 1 8 emphasizing steadfast faith guidance for leaders and believers.
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Joshua
Joshua Named Moses Successor and Spiritual Leader
Exposition on Joshua as Moses successor from Numbers and Exodus references. Highlights his role as a trained military leader, the anointing by Moses, and the essential presence of the Spirit for effective service. Cites Dr J H Jowell on the superiority of Spirit guidance over mere talent.
Women’s colleges show fourteen percent work through school
A survey indicates that fourteen percent of students in women’s colleges work their way through college.
Gin Pills Claim Quick Relief for Bladder Weakness
An old advertisement touts Gin Pills as a quick remedy for bladder weakness and frequent urination. It cites testimonials from George F. Doetters of Buffalo and promises relief from burning sensations, nocturnal trips, headaches, backache, uric acid, and kidney pain, urging readers to try the drug from a Canadian company.
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George F. Doetters
Buffalo
N.Y
Druggints. Co. of Canada, Limited
Toronto
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8Th Ave
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Canadian Service
Arthur Bingham Walkley
Celic
The
London Times
Bristol
Arthur Foley Winnington Ingram
Prudents
University of Michigan
George Desmardes
Chicago
Margaret Desmardes
Russia
Freedom and Democracy
American Federation of Labor
America
Tt Milbers Co., Limited
Dodd
THEP
New Air Line
Gizeh
Tlarmachis
Bordent
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
the Borden Co., Limited
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Moses
Canaan
Kadesh
Jesus
J. H. Jowell
Buffalo Man
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