World Happenings Briefly Told
Dr Charles Camsell deputy minister Ottawa chosen to head the Royal Society of Canada for the coming year. Since January embargo removed on precious metals, Japan gold exports total about 87 450 000 dollars. Bert White aged 77 jumped from 25 000 foot plane above Lancaster California to attempt record parachute jump. Construction of 1 500 mile elev ated electric railroad across Sahara Desert discussed in Paris, cost estimated at 117 000 000 dollars. William Chalmers of Vancouver BA and MA from McGill awarded Governor General's silver medal for chemistry research. Hon Dr J H King minister of pensions and national health named president of Canadian branch of St John Ambulance Association, succeeding Senator Hewitt Bostock. Miss Betty Carstairs buys a boatyard at Cowes to protect plans for a speedboat title. Senate passes more divorce bills than any year in a decade, per A B Copp report. James Smart of Dominion Forestry Services named superintendent of Riding Mountain National Park, announced by Minister Charles Stewart.
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Japan
Bert White
Lancaster
California
Sahara Desert
Paris
William Chalmers
Vancouver
McGill University
J. H. King
Senate
A. B. Copp
James Smart
Dominion Forestry Services
Prince Albert, Sask
Riding Mountain National Park
Manitoba
Charles Stewart
Interior
Telephone service on CN trains grows popular
Service on Canadian National trains has attracted an average of six calls per trip between Montreal and Toronto and return trips. Most calls go from train to cities including Montreal Toronto Kingston Oshawa Hamilton London and others with one to Ashville New York.
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Canadian National
Montreal
Toronto
W. D. Robb
Kingston
Oshawa
Hamilton
London
Ashville
New York
Ireland Remains Without War Memorial for 60,000 Irish Dead
The Great War left Ireland with no national memorial. About £50,000 has been subscribed, but political rancour blocks a central Dublin site. The Free State offers a site on a rural road beyond city limits, rejected by the Memorial Committee. If no central Dublin site is found, Belfast may be asked to host a suitable memorial.
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Ireland
Dublin
Free State
Memorial Committee
Phoenix Park
Belfast
Princess styling silk crepe dress pattern 3278
A tiered printed silk crepe dress pattern features a downward curved back, open V neckline with a front bow, long gathered sleeves, and a novelty tie band. Design No. 3278 offers sizes 16, 18, 36, 38, 40, 42 bust with trims in dull crepe satin and a range of colors and fabrics. Pattern price 25 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipere Newspaper Union
The notice lists a pattern order address at Winnipere Newspaper Union located at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Pattern No. Details are partially legible with pattern number not fully shown.
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Winnipere Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
New Motor For Airplanes Rocket car may lead to high altitude plane
Dr. Paul Heylandt discusses a compact liquid fuel and liquid oxygen motor. The pistol shaped device produces 220 horsepower at 11 pounds, with continuous combustion and a deafening noise. He envisions a rocket plane to reach the stratosphere, though practical use may be limited to racing.
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Paul Heylandt
Lquid Gas Authority
Dornier
Valier
A Tribute To Fridtjof Nansen As War Ends
The article honors Fridtjof Nansen at age fifty six as war ends noting his youth in Arctic exploration. It highlights his leadership in repatriation and hunger relief, his role with Russian Red Cross societies, Norway’s League of Nations representation, and his Nobel Peace Prize in 1923. It also mentions his 1925 election as Rector of St Andrews University and his late life dedication to science and literature.
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Fridtjof Nansen
Nansen
Fram
Russia
Red Cross Societies
Mr. Hoover
Norway
League of Nations
Germany
League
St. Andrew's University
Constipation remedies pitched as safer option
An advertisement warns against habit forming laxatives and harsh purgatives. It promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a purely vegetable laxative that gently stimulates the liver and bowels, cleanses the intestines, and removes constipation poisons, claiming a tonic effect. Available from druggists in 25c and 75c packages.
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Carter
Asparagus with Mock Hollandaise Sauce by Betty Barclay
A tested week recipe shows asparagus served with a rich mock Hollandaise. Stir egg yolks into a cooked white sauce, then whisk in butter and lemon juice gradually. Pour over cooked asparagus strips and garnish with pimento for a savory finish. Celery top greens complement roasted fowl and dressing.
Salmon Loaf with Lemon and Celery
Recipe uses boned flaked salmon combined with eggs celery bread crumbs baking powder and evaporated milk. Form into a loaf, bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until firm and brown, served with white or egg sauce yields five servings.
Canadian dairy and mineral production values cited
The annual value of Canadian dairy products is 297,625,000 dollars, a few million less than Dominion mineral production. Some 286,000 farmers supplied milk and cream to 2,833 dairy factories nationwide last year. Berlin pedestrians who cross streets recklessly face prosecution after hospital discharge.
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Dominion
Berlin
Sunday School Lesson on Gethsemane and Denial Prophesy
Sunday lesson centers on Matthew 26 with the garden scene in Gethsemane and Peter’s denial foretold. It cites Jesus asking the Father to spare the cup yet submitting to His will, and includes Browning quotes and reflections on faith and weakness. Psalm 42 is read as devotion.
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Peter
Jesus
Galilee
Gethsemane
Garden
Parachute Accident Fatal for Army Plane Crew
A mechanic aboard an army plane opened the parachute by accident and was pulled from the craft. He smashed against the tail as the aircraft plunged into the sea, killing both the pilot and the mechanic.
Orchids Displayed in London Priced at 500 Per Plant
Orchids priced at 500 currency units per plant were shown in a London exhibition, highlighting rare varieties and horticultural displays. The event drew attendees curious about high value tropical blooms and collectible garden plants.
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London
England
Changing Styles in War Fiction Through Generations
The piece notes faint revulsion toward recent war books favored for a year by young readers and women rather than veterans. It argues fashion cycles repeat as each generation worships its predecessors, believing it has found novelty in literature.
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Erléaledg
Tommy
Deaf Chicago heiress wills ears for medical study
Miss Abby Hosa mer, a 70 year old Chicago woman deaf since childhood and wealthy, has left her ears to medical research after death. Dr. Austin A. Hayden announced the unusual will at a meeting of physicians and ear specialists. He said studies could illuminate why one in ten people suffer a form of deafness.
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Abby Hosamer
Chicago
Austin A. Hayden
Hayden
Eight Canadian youth ponder name for new lady senator
The Toronto Telegram notes eight young Canadian citizens are unfazed about what title will greet the new woman senator. They show calm indifference to naming, signaling a lighthearted stance on constitutional change.
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Toronto Telegram
Canada
Patent Holdings Across Nations for Industrial Use Explored
Investment prospectus outlines a company owning patents in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom covering railway, steamship, mining, hotel, factory, warehouse, home, and office building articles. Requests full particulars and contact details for immediate inquiry and prospective terms.
Not Ashamed To Ask Wise Eastern Sage Tale
An Eastern sage explains that he gained wisdom by not being afraid to ask questions. He tells his son that admitting ignorance and seeking knowledge is the path to learning and understanding.
Advice For Farm Boys On Work And Improvement
The piece argues that job scarcity in towns abroad may push young men to stay and improve farms at home. It notes farming is flat right now and no richer than urban trades, suggesting patience and local development as a path to better prospects.
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Citiea
Vast TB Testing Covers Canada and 14 Areas Free of Disease
Since 1915 extensive testing for tuberculosis has been conducted, totaling 31,459,769 animals tested across Canada. Fourteen areas have already been declared free of the disease.
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Canada
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Cary Miles
Wrigley's
Les
Charles Camsell
Ottawa
Royal Society of Canada
Gustavo Leon
Atlantic
Mercy
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annebelle Worthington
Explorer
Betty Barclay
OF the
Cross
Browning
S. P. Miller
Dominion Bank Building
Vancouver, B.C
Brooder
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Wellington ST. W
Toronto, Ont
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