World Happenings Briefly Told
The British House of Commons rejected an amendment favoring state lotteries by 219 to 47. Otokar Hoffman, linked to a coal miners hunger strike in Hungary, killed himself. A Canada US reciprocal trade talks resolution was approved in New York. US Agri Administration officials assess cattle feed needs, likely buying from Canada. France has not asked Britain to send troops to the Saar for the upcoming plebiscite. Japanese foreign office denies Pacific island fortification claims at Geneva. Royal Canadian Academy will exhibit seventy five paintings nationwide under the National Gallery Meant in Toronto.
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House of Commons
Otokar Hoffman
Peca
Hungary
Canada
United States
New York US
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
France
Great Britain
Saar
London
Geneva
Pacific Islands
Royal Canadian Academy
National Art Gallery
Toronto
The
Academy
Wake Up Your Liver Bile No Calomel Says Ad
An old ad urges readers to activate liver bile and avoid calomel as a remedy. The promotional piece touts a tonic or supplement claiming to cleanse or invigorate the liver to restore health.
Light producing life in nature and cold illumination
In Gordon’s Little Journeys In Science, the article discusses cold light produced by living creatures such as fireflies and glowworms, noting it emits little heat. It explains the potential for cheaper, efficient light through understanding bioluminescence and the separation of light, heat, and electricity in biological processes. It mentions diverse light producing organisms, plants groups fungi and bacteria, and observations of light in aquatic and terrestrial life.
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Gordon 1 Guest
Mla
Anna
Christmas Seals Protect Children From Tuberculosis Campaign
The report outlines the Saskatchewan Christmas Seals drive, noting 2435 persons examined and 2836 active TB cases prevented from reaching sanatoria. It cites deaths reduced 25 percent and lists sanatoria locations. Purchasers are urged to buy seals at one dollar per sheet to fund prevention and care, with emphasis on community protection and upcoming year’s needs.
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Christia
Saskate
Ch Seal Preventive Fund
Saskatchewan
Fort Qu’Appelle
Saskatoon
Prince Albert Sanatoria
Regina
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
North Battleford
Yorkton
Canova
Luminescent Sea Life and Fox Fire Mystery
The passage notes deep sea luminescence and fox fire from damp wood. It explains phosphorescence in wood, dead meat, and sea creatures as produced by living organisms. It mentions bacteria and the role of the microscope in distinguishing forms of luminescence. A German baron owns 20,000 fleas.
Philippine officials study seaweed cultivation for food use
Government authorities plan scientific cultivation of seaweed, edible algae common along the coast. The Fish and Game Administration has been directed to collect data on the current seaweed industry and its scope in salads soups and pickles.
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Fish and Game Administration
Canadian farmers survey co operative movement in Canada
A Dominion Agriculture bulletin describes a survey of farmer owned and controlled associations in Canada. It outlines gathering data on activities and structures, aiming to create a permanent cooperative record with 64 pages of summarized information. A follow up survey is planned at intervals. The bulletin is available on request from Ottawa. Large European orchard near Milan boasts 74 miles of pear trees and 31 miles of peach trees with 200 000 pears and 6 000 peaches bearing trees.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Movement
Farmer Business Organizations Canada
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Europe
Milan
Pills for relief from daily burden and noise
An advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps 98 out of 100 women. It promises energy and relief from irritability and fatigue. The copy urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist today.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Talks With Bear Veteran Highlights Calm Approach
Matthew Allard, a British Columbia wilderness veteran, says bears respond to respectful conversation even with a mother and cubs. He recounts speaking to a wary she bear who initially charged then retreated after his calm, steady words.
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Beara
Matt Allard
British Columbia
Matt
Old Lady
Abe
Hee
Mountain cement wealth for Matmugae-mura villagers
Struggling fishing villagers at Matmugae-mura near Rear Moji become wealthy after a nearby mountain containing alba lime and alumina was found part of their common land. Ninety two cement companies paid £36,000, with £23,760 shared among about 600 residents, longer-time residents receiving larger shares. England reports 56,000 doctors, 15,000 more since 1912.
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Matmugae-mura
Moji
Alba
Matmigae-mura
Old Hudson Bay Weather Records Might Reveal Data
Meteorology expert Prof. A B Morton of the University of Saskatchewan finished a year studying century old Hudson Bay Company factors records. He notes these reports begin with weather descriptions and often include temperatures, offering potentially important data for meteorological records. The piece also asserts that there are more Jews in the United States than in any other country.
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Hudson Bay Company
Western
Canada
A. 8. Morton
University of Saskatchewan
The
United States
Gin Pills Promised Relief for Swollen Joints
An advertisement touts Gin Pills to relieve swollen joints and claim it aids kidney function. The copy urges readers to avoid pain and suggests the remedy as a cure, reflecting period medical marketing language.
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Epwardspurg Crown Brand Corn Syrup
da Starch Co., Limited
Nera
Australia
England
Appleford Paren Eroouen Ae
Hamilton
Ontario
Lanapar SK
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
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