Imperial Conference marks milestone in Dominions' status in Empire
The Imperial Conference in London affirms equal status of self governing Dominions with Great Britain. Direct government-to-government relations replace Governor General mediation and Dominion decisions gain sole authority on domestic matters and treaties. Dominion ambassadors, war participation, and royal assent are clarified under Crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
League of Nations
Sirlaid
League
Aidicuides
Firliain
Canada
Archangela
Great Britain
Dominiana
Great Briain
Imperial Conference
British Commonwealth of Nations
Hay
World’s Largest Night Searchlight Demonstrated in New York
The Electrical and Industrial Expo at Grand Central Palace showcased a two billion candlepower searchlight. Demonstrations claimed visibility forty miles distant allowing reading a newspaper, with the light also able to illuminate objects five or more miles away. A closing remark appears unrelated to the main report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Grand Central Palace
New York
Wiese
Prince of Wales asked to officiate Calgary Stampede opening
May open Calgary Stampede with the Prince of Wales likely to attend the diamond jubilee in Ottawa on July 1 and stay at his ranch near High River Alberta. Earlier, Mayor Webster invited him to open the 1926 stampede in England and discussed 1927 timing if in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Calgary
Ottawa
Tug
High River
Alta
England
Webster
Canada
Royalty Attends Oxford As Three Royals Enter Varsity
Oxford hosts three royal students with the Prince of Wales as undergraduate in history and economics. Crown Prince Chambelt of Siam attends Christ Church and Zed ibn Haztela, Earl of Iraq, studies at Balliol College. Both are pursuing regular courses amid arrivals of other royals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Japan
Stem
Ancien University
Osford Vila Rear
Ileading
Mit
Chichibm
Emperer
H.R. FH
Prince Chambelt
Crown Prince
Siam
Christ Church
Zed Ibn Haztela
Earr
Iraq
Balliol College
Nerviline: Instant Relief for Stomach Cramps
A 19th century advertisement touts Nerviline as a potent remedy for stomach cramps and fermentation discomfort. It claims twenty drops in water erase cramps instantly, with Nerviline five times stronger than common medicines and requiring only a small dose. The pitch urges daily household use and purchase from dealers.
Oldest wine exhibit unearthed from Roman era in Speyer
A Speyer museum hosts an exhibit claiming the world's oldest wine aged about 1600 years. An ancient Roman tusk fragment with honey mixed into wine explains the irregular solidification seen in parts of the vial discovered recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyer
Trials of Middle Age and Health Remedies
A health feature urges middle aged women to use Dr Williams Pink Pills to sustain blood strength and vitality. Testimonial from Mrs Allan Wager of Echo Lake cites relief from headaches backaches and fatigue after treatment. Pills sold 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. Also notes Saskatchewan Wheat Pool directors reelected and two Roman milestone finds at Bowes England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Ima
Wil Hams
Allan Wager
Echo Lake
Out
Wil Mamas
Plain Speaking by Winnipeg Mayor on Hudson Bay Railway
In Toronto Mayor Webb of Winnipeg urged Empire Club members to back completion of the Hudson Bay Railway. He argued Ontario and Quebec must support Western Canada to unlock mineral, forest, and power resources and noted the line’s role in regional growth and prosperity. He warned opposition echoed the belief Western Canada is land for buffalo and urged moral cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Webb
Winnipeg
Toronto
Empire Club
RH. Webb
Quebec
Ontario
Dominion
Western Canada
Hudson Day Railway
Manitoba
Temiskaming
Northern Ontario
Webb
Iis
Canadian Pacific Railway
West
Buffalo
T. and
N. C
James Bay
Hudgon Bay
Fort Nelson
Montreal
Heudson Bay
Cobham Sees Bright Aviation Outlook for Dominion
Sir Alan Cobham, visiting Canada, predicts aviation will develop faster in the Dominion than in England due to vast distances and good weather. He argues civil aviation will grow with private owners using aircraft for travel and visiting friends, making air travel the quickest, cheapest option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
England
Saya Cobham
Dominion
Dominions
Alan Cobham
Scotland
Heart Palpitation Dizzy Spells Reported by Woman
Mrs M A Gagnon of Donatrifle Alta writes of nervousness dizziness and heart palpitations preventing sleep and housework. She tried doctors medicine with no relief then using several boxes of a remedy she reports feeling much better and back to full health after a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
M. A. Gagnon
Donatrifle
Alta
Crossing The Rubicon Origin Of A Timeless Phrase
The article explains how the phrase crossed the Rubicon marks a decisive commitment after Caesar’s time. It notes the Rubicon as the boundary between Italy and Gaul and Caesar’s crossing as a turning point shaping his career. The Briton’s resilience is touched and a quip about Nero, Rome, and radio is included as a light aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubicon
Julius Caesar
Italy
Cisalpine
Gaul
Caesar
Honor To Winds Professor Honor To Winds Professor
Scientist Dor Lugi Rolla of Florence and Dr. Hopkins of Illinois each claimed a new chemical element. The element 61 named Wiiikum was reportedly discovered years earlier by Rolla but not announced. An agreement at a chemistry convention in Washington settled the original claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientict
Ires
University of Hilnais
University of
Ilinois
Rolla
Hopkins
Moti
Internatonal Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Washington University
Inscriptions Salvage Worth Years of Effort in Egypt
Egyptologist James H Breasted warns that recording inscriptions on Medinet Habu and other temples will take years or generations. He leads a project using cameras, draftsmen, and epigraphers to translate and publish temple inscriptions for posterity. A worm powder ad follows, touting health benefits for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
River Nile
James 11
Breasted
Oriental Institute of Chicago
Archeological Society of Washington
Luxor
Inter
Anti Catholic Laws Repealed by House of Lords
The House of Lords approved sweeping repeal of anti Catholic laws dating nearly 400 years. The omnibus bill removes restrictions including allowing Catholics to hold the position of Lord Chancellor, removing prohibitions on that high judicial post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
House All Commons
Jord
Soviets Plan Air Line to Leningrad and Vladivostok
Soviet planners outline an air line from Leningrad to Vladivostok using huge dirigibles over 600 feet long. The plan expects trips to be feasible within a few days and aims to extend to Yokohama and major Western European cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leningrad
Vladivost
Fea
Hno
Yokohama
Minard's Liniment and Odd Chat in Lodging House
A fragment notes Minard's Liniment for a sore back and a quirky exchange about money and plans. It mentions a lodging house and the idea that danger from fire is unlikely unless extra payment is made. The dialogue includes a promise of francs and a question about meeting a mother in law.
Balfour Explains New Unity Across British Empire
Lord Balfour said the Imperial conference declaration adds no new constitution but presents a moral basis for a unified empire of self governing parts. He argued dominions value partnership over direct control and must serve a greater whole through common ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Balfour
London
Thiat
Cortral
The Last Asthma Attack Prompts New Remedies
A promotional note touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a lasting solution. It claims the remedy penetrates bronchial passages, relieves symptoms, and can have permanent effects with continued use. The text also mentions inhalation by smoke or vapor as an effective delivery method.
Debt Collection Offer for Living He Sworld
The head of a debt collection agency questions a saody-looking individual who seeks help to collect a living person who allegedly owes on a fifty fifty bet. The strange exchange hints at an unusual debt dispute and possible superstition.
Fragmented Witty Verse Lines Out of Context
A quirky literary fragment muses on judgments of a woman's smile and the nature of animals, using surreal imagery about eyes and the sea. The lines evoke playful paradoxes and dreamlike comparisons without clear narrative.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coal Direct
Mentiaiza
Core Mina
Wabamun
Atta
Reighner
Axy Hank
Lakeside Coals, Limited
Vith Erter
TON
Minard’s
Calgary Stampede
Nebraska
Minneapolis
United States
oDespair
Oxford
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Bowes
Carrom Sole
Scotts
TN Shasolarss
The
East
Wolloway
Nero
Rome
Minard
Banliste
Otation
Chamberlain
Balfour
Appleford
Cppleford Counter
Pacific Based Paper Co
Hevle EL Vacconrec
Weetere
Nh Co
eDermott Ave. Winsloes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!