World News Bites From Around The Globe
A mix of brief items reports a Bulgarian king enacting death penalties, a new fruit found near Mexico, Spain planning citizen education meetings, and a royal Indian navy proposal. Other notes mention a fortune teller Anastasia Volkonskaya, Canadian curlers hosted by the Prince of Wales, a sun glimpse valued at 150 dollars, and Parliamentarian talks on Empire Association rules and Africa cotton loans.
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Trey Marias Islands
Mexico
Spain
Princesa Anastasia Volkonskays
Herge
Red Army
Prince of Wales
York House
St. James’ Palace
Royal Catectonian Curling Club
Scotland
London
Croydon
Astodrome
Indian Legislatura
Empire Parliamentary Association
England
Africa
Tooth Vanishing Chronicles a Square Chin Becomes Weaker
A scientist warns that human teeth are diminishing with the third molar likely doomed and other teeth may follow until toothlessness. As teeth disappear the chin will also recede, diminishing the square chin as a sign of strength.
Cocoa nut Pie Wins in Washington Valley Pie Contest
In a Washington Valley New Jersey pie contest the coconut pie creator took first prize while the national symbol apple pie lost its crown. The judging panel included a judge and various professionals as wives of the district presented pies for judgment. The report also notes Emil Ludwig's book on the ex Kaiser provoking British hostility with claims of birth paralysis blamed on British doctors.
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Washington Valley
N.J
Emil Ludwig
Germany
Britain
Yoosher
London
Glasgow
Erald
British policy on Mosul cited by London Morning Post
The London Morning Post quotes a British stance criticizing another nation’s approach to Mosul and Turkey. It notes Britain’s willingness to consider Turkish needs, while suggesting the United States will not assist Turkey, and mentions France and Italy as potential European supporters in dealings with Ankara.
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Mosul
International Councily
United States
Turkey
Dritalt
France
Italy
Europe
London
Women in Engineering Society Puts Women in Electric Hire
The Women's Engineering Society at George Street Hanover Square West reports about 200 members since its formation six years ago. Secretary Mina Haslett says the group aims to place trained women in engineering, with Ming Margaret Partiridge installing electric light in Bampton, Devon, and Milas Kathleen Bunker, 15, becoming the first girl apprenticed to an electric supply undertaking in London, starting January 1.
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England
Women's Engineering Society
George Street
Hanover Square West
Mina Haslett
Ming Margaret Partiridge
Bampton
Devonshire
Milas Kathleen Bunker
Two-Piece Jumper Costume With Convertible Collar
A smart two piece jumper pattern outlines a long sleeve blouse No 193 with sizes 34 to 42 inches bust and a skirt No 1248 in sizes 34 to 44 inches bust. Materials listed include yardage for 36 or 40 inch fabric and lining, plus a fashion book with pattern price.
Radio broadcasting trends and new tech ideas in the era
The article discusses eye programmes over station jumps and the potential to display film likenesses on receiving sets. It notes broadcast stations resisting silent compliance with distress signals, upcoming vocal lessons from KOA Denver, and plans for a Geneva broadcasting station. It mentions ether cleaning of crystals and Cologne’s liberation celebrations broadcast by radio.
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Eduard Bello
KOA
General Electric Company
Denver
Eric Drummond
League of Nations
League
Geneva
Erle Palmer
Chicago
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Union Office
Pattern orders advertised by Winnipeg Union at 176 McDermot Ave outline steps to request patterns. The notice directs readers to contact the union for ordering details and delivery options.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canada to India Route via Pacific Could Rewire Travel Plans
Plans by Canadian Pacific aim to enable a London Calcutta voyage via Atlantic Canada and a Pacific coast sail to India. The shift would add eight days versus the Suez path but may attract travelers seeking novelty and a transcontinental experience. Concerns include transit treatment of natives in Canada.
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London
India
Suez
Canada
Britain
Canadian Pacific
Calcutta
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Pacific
England
Suez Canal
Mastertake
The Sisters at Bethany Send For Jesus
Devotional excerpt on Jesus friendship with Lazarus family at Bethany. It recalls the sisters Mary and Martha sending word to Jesus for help and defines prayer as inviting the Master to act, reflecting on trust and expectancy in faith.
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Bethany
Jesus
John
Lazarus
Martha
Mary
D. Gordon
Swiss Navy Not A Joke Wins Battle On Lake Geneva
The Swiss navy battles pirates on Lake Geneva after a frontier incident near the Moe divide with France. A French fishing boat from Thonon les Bains was boarded by a fast Swiss motor launch in Swiss waters, its crew unable to resist. The prize was towed to Vevey where the French crew were jailed.
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Lake of Geneva
France
Switzerland
Thononles
Bales
Beggars in Chicago Face Competition from Other Cities
A University of Chicago sociologist reports Chicago street beggars earn five to twenty dollars daily while veteran mendicants say incoming beggars from other cities have halved their earnings and ruined the trade. The piece notes widespread sympathy for the beggars and questions the reality of charitable motives.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Iime
Sir Davison Dalziel Signs Vast Share Certificates
Sir Davison Dalziel the M P has completed signing over 250000 times in under three months due to a conversion of 250 franc shares of the International Sleeping Car Company into 100 franc shares. At 71 he has signed many of the 1125000 new certificates with two directors required per certificate.
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Davison Dalziel
M.p
International Sleeping Car Company
Wagona-Lits
Davlson
Law Would Make Speaking Other Languages a Misdemeanor
A proposed Turkish bill would criminalize using any language other than Turkish and impose a fine of ten dollars. If ratified, new subjects including Hodjez and Mrezetines in Crete would be required to learn Turkish, elevating linguistic conformity.
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Turkish National Assembly
Hodjez
Mrezetines
Crete
Ines
Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid Scrambled List
A historical crossword clues snippet lists horizontal and vertical entries with numbers and partial definitions for cushion levit ardor textile navy study late out of the way symbol agent norm suffix and more including animal, plant, and profession hints. The fragmentary item shows mixed letters and near-miss spellings in a scanned page.
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Royal Navy
Saskatchewan Co operatives Creameries Report Profit in 1925
The Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries closed 1926 with a positive balance of 17337 after a 1925 profit, reversing a 1924 loss of 60000. Directors praised management, noted 15727 applied to reduce deficits, and highlighted increases in butter output and ice cream sales plus hog feeding trials and cheese making at Regina. They foresee expansion tied to Hudson Bay Railway and new trade routes influencing strategy.
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Saskatchewan Co-operative Creameries
Regina
Canada
Western Canada
Express
Invermay
Igelliher
Hudson Bay
Lke
Stragetic Paints
London Consul’s Detective Marries Fortune Heiress
An official in London learns a continental kingdom’s woman in Britain has a large fortune. After no result from ads, police bring in a young detective who finds the heiress at his home and marries her, risking trouble with the wife.
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London
Great Britain
Baldwin Conquest of Britain Elevates Prime Minister in Speech
From the Spectator the piece notes Mr Baldwin’s steady rise in British public esteem. It cites his January 8 address to the Classical Association as revealing a serious student of Greek and Latin literature. The speech is praised for style, sincerity, and thoughtful reflection on a grand theme.
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Mr. Baldwin
Baldwin
Classical Association
Carteret
Fox
Canning
Gladatone
The
Spectator
On to the Bay Movement Gains Steam at Winnipeg Convention
At the On to the Bay Association annual gathering in Winnipeg the push for immediate Hudson Bay Railway completion expands with 167000 petition signatories. Recent additions total 17000 names, underscoring growing support for federal action.
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Winnipeg
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Delt
Skerr
Parle
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Aus Itratia
Cologne
Sdateners-in
Wilolly
Alberta
Edmonton, Dunvegan
British Columbia
Philadelphia
Sante Fe
Ritz
Parruart
Elden
Tessen
Johm
Davizon Dalziel
Hla
Dominion
Tue Simean
Merry
Carpenter
N. A
Indiana
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