World Happenings Briefly Told
Shipments of lower grade cattle under the drought relief plan total more than 12 000 head. Lord Wigram has been appointed director of the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company. Sharks drove about 40 000 mackerel inshore for a late catch at Halifax. Massachusetts beauty parlors reported 7 405 000 dollars in 1935, 1 700 000 more than 1933, per The Boston Transcript. Dr. J. W. Browning, Exeter Ontario, celebrated his 93rd birthday, oldest Canadian physician and Morse telegrapher. Strikes and recovery spread across the British Isles, economists doubt their mutual causation. Alberta farmer H. E. Gore rides to London on a seven year old mare to witness the coronation, sails from Halifax. six months’ voyage across the Dominion expected.
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Hon
W. N. Chant
Alberta
Massachusetts
Boston Transcript
J. W. Browning
Exeter
Ont
Canada
Browning
Morse
British Isles
H. E. Gore
London
Edward
Halifax
Dominion
Church of England in Canada fund loss fully made up
Rev Canon Sidney Gould told a Windsor Ont congregation that the church’s $758 000 loss four years ago due to maladministered funds was fully recovered through the Rupert’s Land working fund. He praised congregations and clergy for restoring the church’s honor and shared stories of sacrifice including an Indian woman who gave $2 and an elderly English-born lady who donated her life savings.
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Church of England
Canada
Rupert's Land Working Fund
Canon Sidney Gould
All Saints’ Church
Windsor
Ont
Canon Gould
England
Massive sunspot row seen on the sun’s face
A row of sunspots more than 1,250,000 miles long has appeared, described by Dr. Dinsmore Alter of Griffith Observatory as the most impressive spot group seen. Sun spots are generally linked to periodic weather changes on earth.
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Dinsmore Alter
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles
Observatory
Earth
Skilled Labor Shortage Seen Growing in Canada
Hon. Norman Rogers federal labor minister warned that a shortage of skilled workers exists in Canada and will worsen. He spoke in Winnipeg during his first official western tour on the way to Ottawa.
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Canada
Norman Rogers
Ottawa
West
Rogers
Winnipeg
Pyramid Construction Timeline at Gizeh Recounted
A chronicle notes that it took twenty six years to complete the Great Pyramid at Gizeh, reflecting on the ancient engineering effort and workforce behind the monumental project.
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Gizeh
Cable facts spark San Francisco Oakland bridge debate
A historical note states that each of the cables supporting the San Francisco Oakland bridge contains 17 464 wires. The figure underscores the engineering scale of the crossing and its legendary construction.
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San Francisco-Oakland Bridge
Gamma Cassiopeiae Brightness Surges May Rival Moon
Perkin's Observatory in Delaware Ohio reports Gamma Cassiopeiae has doubled in brightness since October 5. Dr Ernest Cherrington notes continued growth as Prof N T Bobrovnikoff cautions the star's brightness remains unpredictable. The star lies in Celestial W and may now be visible near zenith after midnight.
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Perkin
Delaware
Ohio
Ernest Cherrington
N. T. Bobrovnikoff
Ohio Wesleyan University
Junior's Gay Two-Piecer Sets Fashion in Her Set
Pattern 4216 offers a jaunty two piece frock for Girls ages 8 to 16 with long or short sleeves and versatile blouse options. The design uses Peter Pan collar bow and patch pocket in cotton twill velveteen crepe or challis, with separate skirt. Send 20c to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg for size 14 requires 2 1/2 yards 54 inch fabric.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Miner Demands Final Bill For Medicine
A Western Australian miner visits a doctor and returns to the chemist to obtain his prescription. He asks the price, then presses for the worst case, splitting costs into medicine sixpence and bottle sixpence, while urging haste.
Mercury Transit May 11 1937 Atmosphere Observation
On May 11 1937 astronomers expect a rare transit of Mercury across the sun, offering the best chance in a millennium to detect any atmosphere as the planet skims the solar disk. The event centers on precise measurements during the transit window and may reveal atmospheric clues.
Prize Winning Canadian Apples Shine at Imperial Show
Canadian exhibitors won 23 prizes at the Imperial Fruit Show in Liverpool with British Columbia taking six firsts, five seconds and two thirds while Nova Scotia earned seven firsts and three seconds. Ontario Quebec and New Brunswick did not compete.
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Liverpool
England
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Canada
Annapolis Valley
Longfellow
North America
Directors of Jersey Club Elect 1937 Board by Mail Ballot
The Canadian Jersey Cattle Club announced the 1937 directors elected after a mail ballot. Elected directors include W. S. Wainwright of British Columbia, Dr. A. M. McKay of Calgary for the Prairies, Robert G. Davidson M.P. of North Hatley Quebec, W. Elmo Ashton of Foster Quebec for Quebec, and Earl E. Lister of Harvey Station New Brunswick for the Maritimes. Ontario directors to be chosen at the annual meeting.
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Canadian Jersey Cattle Club
W. S. Wainwright
British Columbia
A. M. McKay
Calgary
Prairie Provinces
Robert G. Davidson
M.P
North Hatley
Que
W. Elmo Ashton
Foster
Quebec
Earl E. Lister
Harvey Station
N.B
Maritimes
Ontario
Prague Palace Vaults To Become World Largest Air Raid Shelter
Under reconstruction the palace of the Czech Senate in Prague yields medieval vaults and huge ice cellars. The ancient site, once home to the Bohemian Diet, will be converted into anti-aircraft shelters capable of sheltering ten thousand people during enemy air attacks.
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Senate
Kingdom of Bohemia
Prague
Great Men Inspire Admiration and Light the World
The passage extols great men as profitable company and living light fountains. It asserts that simply observing a great man yields learning, while their radiance brings comfort and a sense that all is well. It praises noble admiration for someone higher than oneself.
Games That Will Survive Poker Hint at Long Game Endurance
Prof. Ramsay Traquair head of McGill University architecture department told Montreal Electrical Club that Games That Will Survive Poker will endure. he also said catchball and other ball games will outlast tennis and rugby.
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Ramsay Traquair
McGill University
Electrical Club
Montreal
Traquair
White gold alloy made of gold and silver ratio
White gold is an alloy composed of one part gold to five parts silver.
I Have Fought the Good Fight Keep the Faith
Sunday school lesson reflects Paul’s exhortations to Timothy and Titus. It urges integrity, piety, faith, love, steadfastness, and meekness as true riches surpassing earthly wealth. It cites 2 Timothy 4:6-8 and 1 Timothy 6:11-16 with Moffatt’s translation and stresses the crown of righteousness for faithful endurance.
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Timothy
Paul
Moffatt
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ
Moffat
Canadian Fish Provide Essential Nutrition All Year
The piece urges including Canadian fish and shellfish in regular menus to prevent mineral and nutrient deficiencies. It highlights fish as nourishing, easily digested, and available fresh, frozen, canned, dried, pickled, or smoked throughout the year, useful for housewives seeking healthful diets.
Scottish Ballad Found in Kentucky Matches Scotland
Marjorie Gullan of the Speech Institute in London reports a Kentucky found Scottish ballad preserves exact syllables and accent from 300 years ago. She notes the Ken tuckian composition has its precise modern Scotland counterpart.
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Kentucky
Marjorie Gullan
The
Speech Institute of London
England
Scotland
A Cyclist's Paradise in Holland
An 8 million population country boasts 2.5 million bicycles with widespread cycle paths and roads lightly traveled by cars, making it a true cyclist's paradise.
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Holland
Body's muscle development ends once full fiber set achieved
The statement notes that once the human body attains a complete assembly of muscle fibers, it loses the ability to form additional fibers. It implies limits on muscle growth after full muscular development.
Friday the Thirteenth a Timed Calendar Oddity
The article explains Friday the 13th arises from calendar patterns and superstition. It notes its historical frequency, cites myths and legends about the number 13, and lists upcoming dates when Friday the 13th will occur through 1940 with multiple appearances in several years.
Scout Training Reduces Delinquency, Journal Claims
A University of Michigan staff member surveys juvenile court records and asserts that Boy Scouts are only one third as likely to become delinquents as non Scouts. The Kingston Whig Standard notes readers should value Scout training evidence.
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University of Michigan
Kingston Whig-Standard
Clean spark plugs raise car mileage in tests
Tests found vehicles with clean spark plugs averaged 18.68 miles per gallon, compared with 16.75 mpg for engines with dirty worn plugs, showing fuel efficiency gains from maintenance.
Portugal Expands Naval Supplies Trade
Portugal boosts its shipping and naval supply sector with expanding exports to maritime fleets. New contracts with shipyards and defense contractors point to a growing role in ship fittings, provisions, and repair services.
Canadian Public Libraries in 1935 Reach Broad Service
In 1935 Canadian public libraries cost about eighteen cents per capita, under two percent of public school costs and about ten percent of university expenses. Public libraries operated 642 institutions with nearly two million dollars in expenditure, lending over 21 million volumes for home use and substantial additional loans for reading rooms. Travelling libraries supplement small school libraries nationwide, with Acadia Dalhousie St Francis Xavier and McGill aiding Nova Scotia Quebec and the Maritimes, while the five western provinces run provincial systems from their capitals.
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Canada
Acadia
Dalhousie
St. Francis Xavier
Nova Scotia
McGill University
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Manitoba University Offers Winter Short Courses for Farmers
University of Manitoba schedules winter programs for farmers starting after New Year. Dairy School begins January 4 along with farm equipment repairs and poultry husbandry. Bee keeping and milk production on January 18, fruit growing and nursery practice on February 1, egg grading and marketing on February 15. Also mentions Appomattox post office history and odd natural facts about glow worms and hair life spans.
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University of Manitoba
Exclusive Pattern Feature by Anne Adams
Anne Adams presents a thorough study of current fashion trends with expert analysis and directing insight. This feature highlights style patterns, fabric choices, color palettes, and practical tips for updating wardrobes this season.
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Anne Adams
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Valhalla
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Portugal
Manitoba University
Appomattox
Lee
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Edmonton
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