World Happenings Briefly Told
Recap of brief world and regional notes including Melbourne wheat pool bill passage and Alberta growth statistics. Mentions R B Bennett elected to Royal Bank of Canada directorship and 85000 Spanish volunteers conscripted. Also notes Argentina and Australia wheat stocks, Ireland flax yields, Manitoba butter output rise, and a Russian death sentence carried out for officers Loutzko and Jilinski.
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Legislative Assembly
Melbourne
Australia
R. B. Bennett
K.C
Calgary
Royal Bank of Canada
Argentina
Ireland
Leningrad
Russia
Loutzko and
Jilinski
Red Army
Tthe
Desert compass fish-hook cactus points south
The fish-hook cactus is described as a desert compass that always points south despite heat. An unusual claim notes an atmospheric pressure of 32 400 pounds on the average man’s body.
Toilet remedies for various uses cited in article
The passage promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Taicam for all toilet needs though only fragmentary text remains noting “She nntment bens ne Toren 20” without full context or clear actions.
The Russian Failure Degeneration Threatens Communist State
A critique argues that blockades and revolutions no longer explain Russia’s misery and falling living standards. It cites shrinking productivity, poor harvests, and rising unemployment as signs the Communist system may not survive among ordinary people. The piece warns that without change, the reversion to a decentralized Middle Ages could erase the highly organized city structure and force individuals to rely only on their own production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Color It New With Diamond Dyes
Beautiful home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes. Just dip in cold water to tint soft shades or boil to dye rich colors. Each 15 cent package contains simple directions for dyeing lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies hangings and more. Buy Diamond Dyes and tell your druggist the material to color.
Ontario Offers Free Insulin Cuts Costs for Patients
Ontario Health statistics show 299 patients received free insulin in the first year of the policy. The program reduced the monthly cost from 14.16 to 7.03 per patient and totaled 34 584 dollars in the initial twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Department of Health
Port Perry man reports heart and nerves ailment
A letter from Elwin Connell of Port Perry Ontario describes severe nervous strain and a weak heart that would flutter after any exertion, illustrating a common health complaint of the era.
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Elwin Connell
PorteryiNe
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsed By User
A reader reports taking six boxes of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills on a friend's advice and claims no heart or nerve trouble since. The advertisement notes pills are sold by druggists and dealers and manufactured by The T. Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto, Ont.
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Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Russia Converts Churches to Museums Amid Spiritual Decline
The Los Angeles Times notes churches in Russia, including St Isaac's and Kazan Cathedral, are becoming art museums with admission fees as national reverence for sacred life wanes. The piece laments cultural erosion and moral tragedy as Christendom watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Isaac's
Cathedral
Kazan
Christendom
Los Angeles Times
Transatlantic airship service likely within years says Brancker
Vice-Marshal Brancker predicts regular airship service between England and America within a few years with two and a half days to cross. He foresees bi weekly airship runs to India and Australia, eleven days, and weekly Capetown flights in five and a half days, with airplanes later replacing airships. The British air ministry aims to cut costs using a heavy oil engine to make flying more affordable.
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England
America
Sir Lefton Brancker
Atlantic
Sir Sefton
India
Australia
Capetown
British
Air Ministry
Ford
Memorial for Kitchener Proposed by Orkney Islanders
The Orkney Islanders plan a public subscription to erect a memorial to Lord Kitchener on Marwick Road summit, a 200 foot cliff overlooking the sea near the night of HMS Hampshire sinking on June 5 eight years ago. The scene echoes Cecil Rhodes’ grave in the Mopopo Hills.
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Lord Kitchener
Orkney
Cecil Rhodes
Mopopo
Farmers to Receive Vancouver Basis Wheat Price in Alberta
Alberta wheat shipments via the western route to Vancouver will be paid on the Vancouver basis this year rather than Fort William. Wheat pool officials announce an initial payment of 1.00 per bushel on the Vancouver basis, reducing freight costs for farmers.
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Vancouver
Alberta
Fort William
Wheat Pool
Putnam's Painless Corn Ex tractor guarantees relief
The advertisement promotes Putnam's Corn Extractor claiming painless removal of corns without cutting or plasters. It stresses that the product separates the corn from healthy flesh and lifts it out root and branch. A substitute is not acceptable and the guarantee backs the claim. Available for 25 cents at all dealers.
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Putnam's
Putnam
Oil Without Alcohol Claims Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil
A dermatologist notes that Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil contains six essential oils and no alcohol. The oil is marketed as having lasting effects due to its careful blend of natural ingredients.
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Dr. Thomas
Stilling the Storm in Jesus Humanity and Rest
Sunday School lesson on Mark 4 35 41 reads of Jesus calm and humanity He sleeps in the stern after a long day and the disciples face a sudden violent storm on the Sea of Galilee The lesson highlights Jesus rest and relaxation as example for working believers and notes the Storm appearance and Sea of Galilee geography background.
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Jesus
Christ
R. C. Gillie
Sea of Galilee
Unusual Auto Trade Sparks Greed in City Office
A boss overhears a lunch hour barter as a trade talk erupts over cars and Guinea Gold Cigarette cards. The financier suspects a prank while the office boy and messenger watch a humorous swap unfold below the window.
Smuggled Diamonds Reach Global Market Via Paris New York London
The Russian paper Rus claims Soviet Ambassador Krestinsky oversees the sale of 330 pounds of diamonds seized by the Soviet government. Diamonds are said to move through agents in Paris New York and London and smuggled into the United States via Canada by women employees. Kremlin holds the diamonds in Moscow and only releases them with signatures from five Communist party bureau members. The total is so large it could take a decade to sell unless sacrifices are made.
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Rus
Berlin
Krestinsky
Paris
New York
London
United States
Canada
Kremlin
Moscow
Communist Party
Clark Kitchens Offer Beans with Pork for Kids
Repairs Waste Tissue claim is promoted for children. The text asserts waste tissue is renewed quickly by Clark's Beans with Pork and that children like them. It invites families to let Clark Kitchens help.
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Clark
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Endorsed for Children
A vermin insecticide claim states the product is safe for even delicate children and effective for exterminating worms without harming the constitution.
Speed Air Service to Paris Planned by British Lines
British airlines outline a future programme for half hourly air service to Paris for passengers and freight. Last summer’s air traffic rose sharply across the continent and between Europe and England, with British lines building 16 seater planes. Americans, while few in commercial routes, remain top patrons of European services.
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Paris
England
Universities Offer Training For Province’s Farmers
Vancouver Sun notes that nine of ten farmers in the province lack awareness of how universities can aid them. It argues success in farming requires intensive scientific training provided by higher education.
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Vancouver Sun
Canada to Send Drummer Official for West Indies Trade
D. H. Ross of the Department of Trade and Commerce will depart soon for a scouting trip to the West Indies to pave the way for a trade treaty. The plan hinges on competitive goods and pricing plus solid service to boost exports.
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Canada
West Indies
D. H. Ross
Department of Trade and Commerce
Border Cities Star
Cafe for 800 seats opens at British Empire Exhibition
A cafe seating 800 was built and opened for business at the British Empire Exhibition in twenty two days, ready to serve visitors.
Bamboo pens and Miller's Worm Powders praised in 19th century ad
The article extols bamboo writing pens used in India for over a millennium and promotes Miller's Worm Powders with testimonials from mothers. It claims the powders work quickly and thoroughly, with a child showing improvement from the first dose.
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India
Penguins Walk Upright Like Humans On Land
A whimsical note observes that penguins stand and move on land much like people, highlighting their upright gait among birds.
Butter Production in Alberta Expected to Rise 25 Percent
Dairy Commissioner C. P. Marker states Alberta butter output for this year will be about 22,000,000 pounds, up from last year’s 17,750,000 pounds. Cream quality also improves with special cream 45.9 percent, firsts 39.9 percent, lowers 10.1 percent. A good reindeer will pull a sleigh 50 miles daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
L. A. Gibson
C. P. Marker
Alberta
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Alfred Hetu
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W. T. R. Preston
Tyrol
Stumpf
Italy
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Rome
W. N. OU
Minard
Trans-Atlantic
Air Service
Brancker
Kitchener
Kraft-Maclaren Cheese Co. Limited
Ster
Pacific Port
British Lines
Utes
Mariestys Remnedy Co
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Borden Co. Limited
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H. W. Munroe
Embro
CTA Smo
Peta A Ney
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LE Glerc
Soneene Chem Lee
Beegman Street
New
Cook
Casa
Cook Medicine CO
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