World Happenings Briefly Told
Various early 20th century notices include Queen Wilhelmina canceling royal events in Holland winter, Ottawa summoning Parliament to begin its fifth session since Confederation on January, and Manitoba unemployment relief projects approved for over 23 thousand dollars. Also reported are double Sydney New England permits, Lindbergh monoplane donation to the American Museum of Natural History, and BC alcohol and liquor sales drop with provincial profit of over two million.
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American Museum of Natural History
Charles A. Lindbergh
Manitobe
Winnipeg
G. C. Macheod
John Gilmour
Earl of Willingdon
India
Canada
England
Lady Willington
Salen of Fluor and Beer
British Columbia
Radio cuts during broadcasts spark reader ire and debate
A Niagara Falls Review note discusses radio interruptions during funeral services for Sir Arthur Currie on station CRCT Toronto and Premier Bennett speech cut for a Paul White Jazz band. A Windsor listener reported hearing the remainder of the speech on CKLW interspersed with an American cigarette ad. The piece reflects on whether radio may displace newspapers.
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Arthur Currie
CRCT
Toronto
Canadian Radio Commission
Bennett
Paul Whiteman
CKLW
Windsor
Niagara Falls Review
Miniature Zoo Animals Arrive in Scotland From Toronto
A miniature zoo shipment arrived in Glasgow from Montreal. The consignment included four young American black bears, four Canadian beavers, two porcupines, and six turtles. The Beavers were sent as a gift from Captain Stewart of the Department of Colonization for Ontario. Cor storphine, Edinburgh.
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Toronto
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Montreal
Corstorphine
Captain Stewart
Department of Colonization
Province of
Ontario
War speech questions impact of British landing and German move
Fragmented report quotes Lloyd George debating whether the British Expeditionary Force landed at Antwerp and if a quicker German advance could have altered the war. A health congress chair comments on the effectiveness of vaccines and the value of decisive action, noting older leaders serving amid wartime strain.
Disarmament Conference Sees Global Support From 31 Nations
Arthur Henderson receives acknowledgement of 3400 new resolutions from 31 countries praising the disarmament conference. France provides 560 resolutions, Germany 2, Italy none. Women dominate submissions with US and Latin American groups, including Syria Moslem women, contributing prominently. Youth and students at Oxford Cambridge London and US universities show strong involvement.
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Arthur Henderson
Istanbul
International Consultative Group For
Oxford
Cambridge
London
United States
French Politician Misses Parliament Dress Code
Fourteen French officials with tricolors attended the Parliament opening while Senator Hennessy, stranded in his Savoy bedroom in pyjamas, raced to arrive in Paris attire after his trunk was lost. He flew from Le Bourget and faced the absurd hurdle of a missing wardrobe for the King’s opening.
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Senator Hennessy
Savoy
M. Hennessy
Paris
Treatment For Pneumonia With Artificial Pneumothorax
Dr Alfred Stengel of the University of Pennsylvania confirmed a report that artificial pneumothorax was used at the university hospital to treat acute lobar pneumonia. The method, long used for tuberculosis, injects air into the chest to compress a diseased lung, marking its first use in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Stengel
University of Pennsylvania
University Hospital
United States
Post Office to Serve Arctic by Biannual Air Mail
The Post Office Department announces a new Coppermine NWT post office on Arctic shores. It will be served by air mails from Cameron Bay NWT twice yearly in January and July. Rates: first to third class matter at ordinary first class rates, parcel post at 150 dollars per pound.
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Coppermine
N.W.T
Arctic
Post Office Department
Cameron Bay
Lost and found chief recalls teeth eye and whiskey
Nard Yo of the Chicago World Fair lost and found department listed items turned in including fifteen sets of false teeth a false eye and a lazy pint whiskey the teeth and eye were returned to owners she said she did not know what happened to the bottle of whiskey tourists in Italy in 10330 chaos and misprints abound in the shaky source text
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Aliss Lillian Murray
Chineve red crepe silk dress pattern for teens
A vintage fashion note sells a Chineve red crepe silk dress for holiday events. It describes a cute bow at the neck, a partial bell waist silhouette, and a large back buckle with vivid color options like peacock blue copper and emerald green. Style No. 359 targets ages 11 to 17, with velvet also noted as lovely.
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Sivey
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern No. vame
Winnipeg newspaper notice from Union at 175 McDermot Ave outlines pattern order details. Mentions pattern number, size and town context in a terse instructions brief.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
English post office workers under thirty pounds a week
Report notes 22,800 postal employees in England earn less than 30 pounds weekly. In London a new two acre swimming pool project is planned, marking a sizable municipal facility expansion.
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London
Wise Men Visit Jesus and Echoes of Bethlehem
The Sunday School lesson frames the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem during Herod the Great’s reign, noting the Magi as learned travelers from the East who sought the newborn king. It references biblical verses and a poetic reflection on worship and gifts, including lines from Eugene Field.
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Herod the Great
Judea
Jesus
Bethlehem
Casper
Melchior
Balthazar
Kepler
Christ
Matthew Henry
Eugene Field
Rutherford doubts atom energy for mankind
Cambridge University physicist Lord Rutherford says energy from splitting the atom is a poor kind of power and not practical. He notes experiments show fleeting energy but require vast particle numbers and energy input, adding work aims to deepen knowledge of atomic structure with no immediate practical end.
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Lord Rutherford
Cambridge University
Advice for skaters on ice thickness safety rules
A compact verse warns skaters to judge ice by inches: four inches is safe for groups, three inches for individuals, two inches may exist with caution, one inch is unsafe, and keep off if less. The rhyme emphasizes avoiding deep water by checking ice thickness before skating.
The Marvelous Eye Its Structure and Vision Explained
The eye contains a transparent vitreous humor within the globe. The cornea and lens focus light while accommodation adjusts for distance. As people age the lens hardens reducing focus, glasses become necessary to read, and improper function can lead to headaches and discomfort. This topic will continue.
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Trou
Howes Ueservid Ramey
Apples in Syrup Baked with Junket Topper
Recipe notes describe preparing apples baked in a red syrup with cinnamon and cherries, using a tablet for junket dissolved in water. Milk, sugar and lemon flavoring are warmed to lukewarm, stirred with the junket, and poured over apples. Chill until firm, then serve with a cherry on top.
Defined University's Role in Enlightened Thinking
Sir Arthur Currie, late Principal of McGill University, argued in a final report that the modern university must be a creator of forces shaping human destinies. He said education should kindle imagination and blaze new trails, not merely decorate or serve utilitarian ends.
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Arthur Currie
Nfe
Sir Arthur Currie
McGill University
Board of Governors
Sir Arthur
Governor-General of Canada
League Stands Firm Despite Dangers At Geneva
The Geneva system is shown as salvation to the world amid common difficulties. The League remains intact with no flag lowered and nations like the United States and Soviet Russia working in harmony. If disarmament fails, rearmament or war may follow, but disarmament hinges on steadfast pledges from all members. Londres Spectator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League
United States
Soviet Russia
Bether
Londen Spectator
Cranberry Mold Jello Style Salad Recipe
A vintage recipe describes dissolving gelatin in boiling water then adding lemon juice celery pineapple and cranberry sauce. The mixture is poured into a mold and chilled until firm then unmolded and garnished with mayonnaise to serve four.
No Vote No Taxes Promise in Reform Fight
A local reform battle centers on women’s suffrage as a Senate stalemate looms over franchise petitions. Martin urges action, warning that higher taxes loom if the issue stalls. He hints at an amendment to grant municipal voting rights if parliament delays.
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Senate
Martin
Asis
Shortage of Teachers Strands Portugal Schools
In Lisbon Portugal a wave of 1000 state teachers qualified but no teachers are available. They have maps gowns canes and books yet no one to teach. Despite compulsory education thousands of children remain uneducated due to lack of instructors.
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Lisbon
Portugal
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