World Happenings Briefly Told
Pupils in Ontario may pass through schools on teachers' recommendation. Montreal gifted 759 Jewish children new winter outfits by a Young Hebrew society. Vancouver asks Premier Bennett to host next summer's economic conference. Armistice Day in Italy coincides with King Victor Emmanuel’s 62nd birthday. France to buy 15 000 carloads of grain from Jugoslavia. Autogyro pilot Godfrey C. Dean flew under Montreal Harbor bridge centre span and looped the loop two weeks earlier. Navy blimp K 1 wrecked at Cape May during housing. Mexico may abandon its navy under a war secretary efficiency plan. Alberta liquor sales fall from prior year. net profit down. North Wales travelers use a new rail ticket for unlimited travel at 2.50 for 1 100 miles.
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Ontario
Montreal
Vancouver
Bennett
Italy
Victor Emanuel
France
Jugoslavia
Godfrey C. Dean
Montreal Harbor
Navy
Cape May
New Jersey
Mexico
Alberta
North Wales
Earthquakes Favor Nighttime Shocks in Italy and Amsterdam Growth
A Rome weather bureau chief reports Italy’s Apennine quakes average 433 yearly with July peak and midnight to 4 AM worst hours. The piece notes Amsterdam has built over 10,000 dwellings since January 1 and ends with a quip about people taking affront at “pack seat” requests.
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Apennine Razor
Italy
Palazzo
Weather Bureau
Rome
Amsterdam
Holland
Upward Trend Of Trade Affects Canada Markets
Government statistics show a continued favorable trend in Canada with the first wholesale price index advance since August 1, 1929. Output of hydro electricity rises, industrial and utility stocks move higher, and production grows in coal, petroleum, and minerals. Copper, silver, lead, tin, and zinc prices rise, boosting mining prospects. a noted contrast is the common refrain about pessimists and optimists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Central Bank Recommendation for Empire Currency Reform
A joint committee of the Federation of British Industries and the Empire Economic Union urged creating a central bank to serve as a clearing house for all empire banks. It also proposed summoning an empire currency conference to curb monetary chaos and foster Pax Britannica. The unrelated sentence notes the moose as the largest American animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of British Industries
Empire Economic Union
Western Fair Dates Set for Western Canada in 1932
Western Fair Association members met in Saskatoon and agreed to engage Canadian or British Empire artists for summer fairs across western Canada in 1932. Several offers from British bands and vaudeville artists were received. Dates were set for Brandon Calgary Edmonton Saskatoon and Regina for July and August with winter fair dates also announced.
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Western Canada Fair Association
Saskatoon
Western Canada
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Cancellation Of Taxes Impossible Premier Warns Rural Tax Relief
Saskatchewan Premier J. T. M. Anderson declares there is no way to wipe out taxes and warns that canceling rural tax payments would end essential services or abolish local self government. He argues continued taxation funds schools sanitariums phones and debt service amid declining municipal revenues.
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J. T. M. Anderson
Saskatchewan
Vintage Pattern Catalog Excerpts Describe Dresses and Materials
The note lists multiple sewing patterns with design numbers, sizes, and yardage requirements for 39 and 35 inch fabrics. It mentions bust measurements and ages, including patterns for slenderizing styles, classroom wear, slimness accents, sportive youth sizes, boudoir dolls dress, chic model, and pricing at 25 cents.
How To Order Patterns from Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern notice from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 29 McDermot Ave lists patterns by number name size. The brief item instructs readers on ordering patterns and references the union as the issuing body.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Kamloops Tomato Exports Drive Reorders to Hong Kong
Shipment of British Columbia canned tomatoes from Kamloops to Hong Kong dealers, aided by provincial authorities, sparked repeat orders. Hon. William Atkinson, Minister of Agriculture, announced that initial stock sold quickly and prices were kept satisfactory.
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British Columbia
Kamloops
Hong Kong
William Atkinson
Gasoline Sparks Fire in Aberdeen Servant Burn Accident
In Aberdeen Scotland Annie Frazer a servant was burned when a hot iron touched gasoline used by her mistress to clean a hat. The gasoline ignited setting her clothing ablaze causing serious burns. A four ounce aluminum ladder is displayed in London England.
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Annie Frazer
Aberdeen
Scotland
London
England
Canadian Wool Trade Faces Exchange Handicap and Export Link
The article explains Canada’s wool export to Britain under a post standard, noting a 4.35 and 4.86 dollar per pound gap due to exchange and dumping duties. It cites 21 million pounds shorn from 3.5 million sheep annually, with domestic mills using twice that amount and imports of manufactured woollen goods totaling 40 million pounds. It argues domestic demand should prioritize domestic wool to aid sheep farmers and permit expansion.
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Great Britain
Britain
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Atlantic
Dominion to Launch Semi Annual Livestock Survey
The Dominion Government announces a new semi annual livestock survey to track breeding and marketing intentions. Since 1917 a June survey existed. now both June and December 1 will be used to provide a six month view of the industry. Cards reach farmers via rural schools except British Columbia where mail is used.
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Dominion
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
British Columbia
Saskatchewan Salt Well Shows Deep Salt Deposit Near Regina
The Simpson Company Well, nine miles north west of Regina and two miles west of Simpson, reaches 3445 feet deep with a brine 98 percent pure and salt 23 percent saturated. A demonstration plant yields excellent salt while plans include a refining plant and a new oil well nearby for next season. The venture anticipates expanding salt use in Regina, northern fisheries, and northern smelters as mineral development grows.
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Simpon Company
Regina
Simpson
Saskatchewan
Sausage with Glazed Apples Recipe by Betty Parclay
Shape sausage meat into flat cakes and pan broil slowly. Dip in flour mixed with a teaspoon sugar. Cook unpared apple rings in a syrup of sugar water and butter for five minutes. Arrange hot and serve a sausage cake with each glazed apple ring on a hot platter.
Orange Bread Recipe Card from Historic Oven Notes
A vintage orange bread recipe describes combining yeast, sugar, orange juice, salt, butter, grated rind, and candied orange peel with flour to form a loaf. The dough rises until doubled, is kneaded with additional flour and peel, then baked at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
Might Start Contest Stays Abed 10 Years In Rovigo
Medoro Marassi aged seventy has remained in bed for a decade in Rovigo Italy. He is not ill and enjoys excellent health he simply likes to rest. The staying in bed champion attracts attention for his unusual habit and cheerful wellbeing during the long period of repose.
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Rovigo
Italy
Medoro Marassi
Marassi
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Itaiy
MN. WU
Anderson
Eer
Brazil
Betty Parclay
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