World Happenings Briefly Told
The United States senate adopted the conference report on the temporary air mail bill for army plane transport. Australian pilot Mac Robertson plans to fly a low wing monoplane in the London to Melbourne race beginning October 20. The British Columbia legislature passes a 48 hour work week. Canada’s 1933 tobacco crop totals 39.4 million pounds from 45,953 acres with Ontario 32.97 million, Quebec 6.10 million, British Columbia 0.31 million. Three church buildings at Port Essington B C are destroyed by fire. The Evening Post reports a loss of 2 to 5 million dollars in postal revenues from a stamp forgery ring. Mrs. Mary Mahaffy Blair, widow of Judge Blair of Melville, died. Ottawa Daily News notes W. M. Blair of St Thomas Ont. survives. Nineteen British Fascists linked to Sir Oswald Mosley are reprimanded in Old Bailey court after peace pledge. Edward Stone, Canadian Pacific Railway general passenger agent in Hong Kong, dies. John G. Hutchcroft, 67, Cariboo Observer owner and editor, dies after long illness. born Newmarket Ont. and formerly with Ottawa papers.
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United States
Senate
Mac Robertson
Melbourne
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Port Essington
B.C
Skeena River
Evening Post
Mary Mahaffy Blair
Judge Blair
Melville
Juin Ottawa
W. M. Blair
St. Thomas
Ont
Sir Oswald Mosley
Old Briley
Edward Stone
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hong Kong
J. J. Foster
Married Men Better for Work, Boss Says
A boss explains to a curious employee that married men are calmer under pressure, stating they do not get upset when yelled at. The remark contrasts married workers with bachelors in a humorous exchange.
Umbrella Plane Tested at Curtis-Wright Airport
The umbrella aircraft completed safe tests in Chicago with a 100 foot takeoff run and a 25 foot landing circle. Dwight Morrow, the test pilot, said it is more stable than standard craft and a novice could learn to fly it in a few hours.
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Curtis-Wright
Chicago
Dwight Morrow
Distress Signal Misread as Laundry Onboard Ship
Coast guardsmen on patrol near Ocean City Maryland saw a vessel fly distress signals through a snowstorm. They rowed seven miles to the ship Annie M of Philadelphia and found the signals were only shirts and pants hung to dry on rigging.
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Coast Guard
Ocean City
Maryland
Coast
Annie M
Philadelphia
versatile pattern for dress with removable toppers
The pattern describes a navy crepe silk base dress with blue and white contrast prints for a spring look. It notes multiple toppers, plain wear without topper, and practical construction. Style No. 638 covers sizes 14 to 40 bust. size 16 uses 3|4 yard 39 inch material and 1|4 yard contrast. price 20 cents.
Nitrogen, An Indispensable Element in Life and Industry
Nitrogen is abundant in the air and essential to all life, though most organisms cannot extract it directly from air. It supports farmers with fertilizers, fuels industry by producing ammonia, and even fills some light bulbs due to its inertness.
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Chile
Spain's new floating prisons aboard chartered ships
Due to overcrowded old jails after the Vagrancy Act, Spain authorities chartered several ships to hold surplus prisoners. The floating prisons aim to ease congestion while awaiting longer term housing.
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Spain
Lamb Sale Planned in Medicine Hat for Fall Season
Medicine Hat officials and Chamber of Commerce members plan a fall lamb sale with an estimated 10 000 lambs available. Prospects for community support are being investigated and organized.
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Medicine Hat
Chamber of Commerce
First Free Mail Delivery in United States in 1863
A historic note marks 1863 as the year of the first free delivery of mail in the United States. The milestone reflects the expansion of postal services and government commitment to universal mail access.
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United States
Gardener’s Guide to Spring Planting and Lawn Care
The article advises on protecting plants from fluctuating March and April temperatures, mulching to guard against frost damage, early potato planting in Canada, selecting high quality lawn seed blends, soil preparation, sowing rates, and mowing practices. It also covers timing for sweet peas and trench sowing with organic mulch layers for best growth.
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Canada
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and Passages
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON presents Matthew 19 14 the kingdom of heaven for such as belong to its realm. Devotional reading Luke 2 8 16 guides the day. Matthew 18 1 14 and 19 13 15 provide the main lesson about childlike faith and humility.
Childlike Humility Opens the Kingdom of Heaven
A sermon cites Jesus inviting a child to illustrate that entry requires turning to become as a little child. The text argues humility, docility, and open mindedness mark the gate to the Kingdom, not the pride of the learned or famous, and that greatness lies in the unspoiled spirit.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
Peter
Capernaum
Francis Greenwood Peabody
Baked Apple Supreme Dessert From Betty Barclay
Core six baking apples and stuff with seeded raisins. Mix orange juice with sugar then fill cavities and cover with orange slices. Add water to pan and 2 tablespoons tapioca per cup of water. Place lemon or orange garnish and bake until apples are tender for a pretty fruity dessert.
The Prince of Wales on Civilization
The Prince of Wales commented that civilization is a good idea and could be a positive project if someone started it. He suggested that those who doubt civilization should study the Sermon on the Mount as its foundation.
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Prince of Wales
Carrot Celery and Nut Roll Healthful Sandwich Variation
Hollowed split roll filled with ground carrot celery and nuts moistened with lemon juice and boiled salad dressing. Described as a healthful sandwich variation popular with children.
Pillow Case Sizing Mixup Prompts Quirky Exchange
A shopper and clerk exchange a brief, humorous moment as the shopper asks for pillow cases and mentions wearing a size seven hat. The dialogue highlights a playful mismatch between clothing sizes and household textiles.
Massive Port Arthur Snowfall Catalogued By Cubic Estimates
Port Arthur Ontario received 49 inches of snow from October 15 1933 to February 28 1934. If packed into one foot cubes the snow would encircle the globe and cover another quarter lap, totaling nearly 4 000 000 tons. Concurrently Scottish union workers push for higher wages.
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Port Arthur
Ontario
Red Army completes 2000 kilometre ski marathon
Six officers of the Red Army finished a 32 day ski marathon from the Urals to Moscow, covering 2000 kilometres with only four rest days. In remote regions they carried pistols and kept watch for wolf packs as they pushed through the long trek.
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America
France
Russia
Red Army
Urals
Moscow
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John G. Hutchcroft
Cariboo Observer
Mr. Hutchcroft
Newmarket
Ottawa Free Press
Ottawa Evening Journal
Dominion Government Printing Office
Dr. Werner
Goplafoul
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
TalKioLy
Ruth Rogers
Winnipeg
McDermot Ave
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Gordon H. Guest
Lydia E. Pinkham
Saskatchewan
Toronto Type Foundry Co
Manitoba
Brest
the Child and
Rose Trumbull
Betty Barclay
Scotland
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Ramsay Co
Copicfood Pares Productc
Hamilton
Ogden
Ogder
Spohn
Spohn Medical CO
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UM Goshen
Ind
Lllisier
Denicotea
Denicotea Cigarette Holde
Robt. Simpson Co
T. Eatom Co
Meoodey
G. Whebby Rutherford
Chantler & Chantler, Ltd
Wellington St. W Poronto
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