World Happenings Briefly Told
Royal act prohibits sale of liquor to those under eighteen. Naval seaplane set a new speed record at 175.9 mph near Fort Washington. Lord Haldane critiques Singapore naval base spending of 14.666 million pounds. Ismet Pasha says Turkey does nothing for U S protection of Christians. Latvia joins permanent court of justice per League of Nations protocol. Soldier settlement program restores homestead preemption rights. Lord Curzon notes slave raids in Drifish territory largely checked. Moscow prisons release twenty five prisoners from harsh sentences. Mary Miles Minter holidaying as Pauline Sheridan in Winnipeg Beach. Government group at Winnipes discusses Venite utilization funding. Bienfast adjourned without decision.
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Fort Washington
Lord Haldane
London
Singapore
Ismet Pasha
Han
Turketan
United States
Thiminien Command
G.W.V
Lord Curzon
Louis
Earl Beauchioty Eich
Drifish
Moscow
Special Commissions
Mary Miles Minter
Winnipeg Beach
Pauline Sheridan
The
United
Actres
War pension totals and workers program figures released
An International Labor Bureau report estimates 1,000,000 combatant pensioners from the great war with 7,124,000 total by country figures. Germany 1,537,000. France 1,500,000. Great Britain 1,170,000. United States 157,900. Russia 775,000. others listed with varying totals. Some nations lacking data. Turkey and several countries not reported. Also notes about 3,680 horses killed in annual bullfights in Spain.
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International Libor Bureau
Germany
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
United States
Finland
France
Great Britain
Malysoudon
Poland
Rumania
Hinde
Juga Slavia
Russia
CathoSlovakia
New Zealand
Turkey
Bulgaria
Baltic States
Portugal
Mangary
Japan
German Heroism Highlighted in Franco-German Sabotage Case
The French General praised a German savior who saved a purse during a tense incident. Max Fladt, among seven Germans condemned to death on sabotage charges, asked for mercy. The General said the petition would be sent to the French Government.
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Beihernage Jawad
Max Fhads
Kcene
Reich
Fladt
Dr Hamiltons Pills Promoted For Quick Relief
An aged advertisement touts Dr Hamiltons Pills as quick relief for headache, biliousness, backache and constipation. It claims they stimulate the system, open the stomach and bowels, aid digestion and restore appetite, suitable for men women and children, price five shillings.
Cancer and social factors puzzling experts in a lecture
A historic discussion questions why cancer appears in certain groups and places. Sir Thomas Oliver cited examples of “cancer houses” and debates why professions like lawyers clergymen and chimney sweeps show varying risks. The piece notes geographic and racial observations but leaves causation unclear.
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Hough
Thomas Oliver
Thames Valley
United States
Canada
London
Dujis Mail
Asthma Remedy Claim Sparks Patient Relief Promise
An advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a cure for asthma. It claims years of relief for stubborn cases and promises comfort, peace of mind, and sound sleep, urging readers to ask their druggist for supply.
Hudson's Bay Transfer to Canada Creates Manitoba and Prairie Lands
The Natural Resources Bulletin notes that on May 11, 1870 the Hudson's Bay Company ceded Rupere's Land to Canada, including Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, for £700,000. By 1920 Manitoba farm land valued at $401,010,411 with farm buildings $1,511,795, livestock and equipment totaling $443,?. Manitoba population grew from 25,228 in 1870 to 610,718 in 1881 with rural and urban splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior of
Ottawa
Hudson’s Bay Company
Canada
Rupere
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Silii
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Proves Effective Alone
The product Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is described as complete in itself and capable of delivering results without the help of any other medicine. The claim emphasizes its sufficiency and reliability in performing its pest control function.
Fort William and Port Arthur expand to handle western crop
About 20 million dollars is spent and around 2000 men are employed at Fort William and Port Arthur to boost handling capacity for this season. Elevator storage rises by 19 04 000 bushels with new construction. Increased facilities may allow handling up to 101 060 bushels of wheat daily, far beyond the previous peak of 6 900 000 bushels in a day.
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Fort William
Port Arthur
Slaughtering Totals In Canada For Early Yearins
Inspections show 189,93 cattle and 961,052 hogs with 78,621 sheep in Grst five months of 189. year, compared with 166,942 cattle 142,684 calves 735,199 hogs and 69,043 sheep in the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Aboriginal people and customs noted in world contrasts
A historical note compares Australian natives with other peoples saying aborigines differ in several respects. The text also mentions Icelanders and kissing customs, highlighting cultural differences in greeting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Grain Board Officials Probe Adulteration Bond
The FTC considered supervising grain passing a bond to prevent adulteration in the United States. The matter stirred government circles and the Department of Trade and Commerce for some time. Chairman L. H. Bord and the chief grain inspector visited the United Kingdom this summer to investigate and prepared a brief report.
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United States
Federal Trade Commission
Goormaent
Fawr
Department of Trade and Commerce
Frain CommMissioners
L. H. Bord
Br.c
United Kingdom
Symptoms of Debility and the Promise of Pink Pills
The article lists common debility symptoms such as fatigue ringing in the ears vertigo and insomnia and suggests Dr Williams Pink Pills to revitalize blood. It claims improved appetite digestion and renewed strength as new blood flows and mentions obtaining the pills by mail order from The Dr Wil Medicine Up Brockville.
Canadian Salmon Leads 1922 Fisheries Production
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s 1922 fisheries value at 341,908,076 with a 6,861 per cent rise from the prior year. Salmon topped the list at 13,619,622, followed by lobsters 5,956,450 and cod 5,375, Bihielibut 4,442,526 herring 2,667,277 mackerel 1,500,557 and whitefish 1,149,367.
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Dominion Huread of Statistics
Canada
It Testifies for Itself Electric Oil Medicine Claims Power
The advertisement asserts Electric Oil needs no testimonial beyond itself. It claims to treat coughs colds cuts contusions sunburns and limb pains and notes its general use based on proven effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Britain Unites the Empire Seizes Submarine Cable
Britain took control of a Gurung submarine telegraph cable from Emden to the United States. After the war one end reached England and the other to Halifax. At Halifax the line connects Halifax to Vancouver and then undersea to Fiji Norfolk Island Australia and New Zealand ensuring London can send messages to the Antipodes.
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Great Britain
Emden
United States
England
Halifax
Canada
Vancouver
Fiji
Norfolk Island
Austry
New Zealand
London
Ube
Aviator Plans Long Distance Flight After Dove of Peace
A pilot aims to set a new record for a mid distance flight following the Peace Dove ceremony. The effort seeks to showcase aviation progress and international goodwill through a high profile airborne demonstration.
Riding at speed lowers injury risk says Doctor Gardiner
Doctor Gardiner notes Brooklands track history shows fewer injuries at higher speeds as riders tumble and slide, arguing momentum and body mechanics reduce serious harm. He cites 1911 racing experience to support the idea that a body can better absorb a crash when moving fast.
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England
Brooklands
Aloes
Gardiner
Imperial Defence Costs Per Head in Dominions Questioned
In the House of Commons Sir William Joyo ann i Heks states that Imperial Britain spends fifty eight shillings five pence per person on defence, with 1929 30 estimates showing varying defence costs per head across dominions including Australia Canada New Zealand and South Africa, while he warns against comparing imperial and international defence contributions.
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House of Commons
William Joyoann i Heks
The
Treasury
Britain
Dominions
Australia
Sir William
Population forecast for New York Region 2000
The Committee on Plan of New York and Environs predicts nearly 29 million people in the New York Region by 2000. The study by Johns Hopkins researchers Pearl and Reed covers over 5,506 square miles in New York New Jersey and Connecticut with shifts toward higher negro population and fewer foreign-born residents.
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New York
Committee On
Plan of
Lis
Raymond Pearl
Lowell J. Reed
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
New York Region
New Jersey
Connecticut
Inventions and Markets in Early News Snippets
A fragment notes thermometers credited to Gulifea around 1592 and a wry line from the Detroit Free Press about a man owning the world must pass it on within seventy years. The terse remark reflects early modern fascination with power and invention.
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Detroit Free Press
Dr Fowler's Wild Strawberry Extract Endorsed by Mothers
A Canadian mother reports her infant's diarrhoea during teething improved after using Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. She praises the remedy and says she now keeps it in the house. Price 50 cents a bottle by The T. Milburn Co. Limited, Toronto.
Tutti-Fruitti Cream Cheese Blocks from HouseholdHints
A vintage recipe outlines blending cream cheese with orange juice and sugar, then mixing in chopped Sun-Maid fruit and candied toppings. The mixture is molded into a square, chilled, cut into blocks, and served with buttered toast for afternoon tea.
Canada Wheat Exports Jump in June Over Last Year
June wheat shipments from Canada total 22,228,898 bushels valued at 26,354,416 dollars, up from 11,760,477 bushels year earlier. Major buyers include the United Kingdom Belgium Mali Greece and the United States with Holland and France also among top imports. Total 12 months ended June 30 show 226,671,332 bushels exported. Flour exports reach 964,619 barrels valued 5,285,069 dollars with the UK and Germany top buyers. Barley exports decline to 613,791 bushels while Gaza exports fall to 2,525,938 bushels.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Belgium
Greece
United States
Hollland
France
Germany
Gaza
Smallest Seaplane Tested by U S Navy
The United States navy tested the world’s smallest seaplane designed for submarine use. Weighing about 1,000 pounds with a sixty horsepower engine, it can be knocked down into small views, stowed aboard a submarine, and reassembled for action in minutes. The wood and wire model will be delivered to submarines within a month, with a metal variant in development. When assembled it could fit in an ordinary living room, and its wingspan is 12 feet.
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United States Navy
Naval Aero Engineers
Spider Silk Output Reveals Tiny Production Rates
A scientist calculates that 663 522 spiders would be needed to yield one pound of silk. The text mentions jets, air, and a corkscrew in a fragmented note, with Minard's Linimest for Daadrult appearing as a garbled reference.
Oil Refinery at Calgary near completion in 1920s era
The Imperial Oil Linked refinery in Calgary valued at 2 600 000 dollars nears completion. It will employ about 400 skilled mechanics and start operation in September. Two trainloads of crude oil arrive weekly from Montana.
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Imperial Oil, Linked
Calgary
Montana
May Salvage German Fleet From Scapa Flow
British firm wins government contract to raise scuttled German ships at Scapa Flow. The plan covers 20 destroyers and one battle cruiser with potential for the rest. Vessels include ten battleships and 29 destroyers totaling about 416000 tons, sunk by crews flooding hulls.
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Scapa Flow
Admiralty
Athabasca to Build 240 Barrel Refinery at Fort McMurray
Athabasca Petroleum Products plans a 240 barrel per day refinery at Fort McMurray this summer with extraction from tar sands. Equipment is being moved to Fort McMurray and operations expected to start around September 1.
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Athabasca
Fort McMurray
Fort McMurrray
Saskatchewan Butter Output Rises 56.9 Percent in Five Months
Saskatchewan butter production for the first five months reached 2,676,516 pounds, up from 1,705,843 pounds the previous year. The provincial dairy report by Commissioner P. E. Reed notes a 56.9 percent rise.
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Saskatchewan
P. E. Reed
Provincia Dairy Commissioner
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Rour
Hpary Salett
Winnipes
Briquet
Yogesia
Bienfast
Sask
Spain
Minard’s
Minard
Miia Ee
Seliers
Rane
Mamilton
Natural Resources Bulletin
Province of
Iceland
U.S
Dove of Peace
Imperial Defence
Holloway
Gulifea
Buay
Leark
Minard’s Linimest
Daadrult
San Diego
Cal
Chase
Dr. Chase
Edmansen, Bates & Co
Toronto
Dominion Express
AU Ae Druggiati
Kendall
Starndby
Kendall’s
Hily
DRE. J. Kendall Company
Engsburg Falls, Vt
U.S.A
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