World Happenings Briefly Told
The United States war department awards a 1 896 400 contract for 110 attack planes to Northrop Corporation Inglewood California. Arthur Henderson wins the Nobel Peace Prize for disarmament work. Austria extends a ban on German newspapers for three months. GE reports Byrd Antarctic expedition to depart late January 1935. Palestine permits Hebrew telegrams without Latin translation. World’s longest air line Manila to London begins service. Saar peacekeeping force to be about 4000, led by Britain. Earl of Willingdon starts a fund for the Indian Red Cross and related groups.
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United States War Department
Northrop Corporation
Inglewood
Cal
Arthur Henderson
League of Nations
General Electric Company
Little America
Byrd Antarctic
New Zealand
New York
Postal Department of the
Palestine Government
Brisbane
London
Duke of Gloucester
Saar
Britain
Salt Mines of Poland Impress Visitors with Underground Cathedral
Visitors to Cracow’s salt mines report deep impressions from ten centuries of mining. Miners carved a vast underground cathedral with chandeliers statues and altars. Mass is held underground on feast days, featuring a statue of the Virgin among other religious figures. A giant statue and four grand halls stand as monuments to miner devotion.
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Poland
Cracow
Buffalo Hides for Eskimos to Ease Arctic Suffering
The Hudson coast Eskimos will soon receive 500 green buffalo hides rushed from the winter slaughter at National Park Wainwright to Fort Churchill for distribution. The hides will be cured for clothing and bedding as relief for caribou scarcity among Canada’s Arctic wards.
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Hudson's Bay
Mounted Police
Plains
Department of the Interior
National Park
Wainwright
Fort Churchill
Arctic
Canada
Indian Prosecution Fined for Sea Otter Pelt Reversed
Dominic Peter of Kyoquot British Columbia received 3850 in compensation from the province for a 1931 wrongful fine and seizure of a sea otter pelt. The case traced to an erroneous game act charge as Indians on reservations are exempt from that act.
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Kyoquot
B.C
British Columbia
Dominic Peter
Mountain Sinks From View In Honduran Earthquake Reports
Official communications describe the disappearance of Mount Cerronzal near Paraiso in a massive detonation during strong Honduras earthquakes. Observers noted the mountain crumbled without any volcanic eruption signs.
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Honduras
Cerronzal
Paraiso
Chinese Quarrel With Gods Beheads Dragon God In Famine Threat
In Jenchiu Joman province villagers remove the Dragon god image from the temple and force the magistrate to lead prayers for rain. After seven days with no rain and a further grace period, a firing squad beheads the dragon deity. Rain still does not come and farmers face famine.
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Jenchiu
Joman
Tempe
Fashion Fancies Patterns and Prices at Winnipeg Union
The notice promotes pattern No 918 in bright colors Ruby red crepe silk and bottle green wool crepe with bib collar and cuffs. Sizes 14 to 40 bust. Pattern 20c each with mail order from Pattern Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union. Fall Winter Fashion Magazine 20c extra and sewing booklet 20c available postpaid.
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Pattern
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Britain eyes color film boom with new thufaycolor process
London reports progress in color photography with the thufaycolor method. A three reel demonstration showcased delicate dress hues and shading unseen on British screens. A Wembley factory is planned to produce 2.5 million feet of color film weekly, marking a move toward permanent color talking pictures.
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Britain
London
Dufay
Wembley
Middlesex
All Bran Brown Bread Recipe Steam Method
The recipe combines bran sour milk and raisins with molasses sugar and flour plus soda and salt. Mix the dry with the wet, fill a greased can, seal, and steam for three hours to finish.
Sweden’s 40 mm anti aircraft gun shown to army staff
Swedish factories unveil a new 40 millimeter anti aircraft gun. It fires 135 rounds per minute, reaches 25 000 feet, and can be placed in position within three seconds. Demonstration occurred before the general staff of the army.
Severe Lapland Climate Described as Harsh Nine Months
The climate of the entire Lapland region is extremely severe for nine months each year. The description highlights long cold spells and harsh conditions that affect living and travel. The statement emphasizes the extreme nature of the northern environment.
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Lapland
Bavarian Cream and London Poker Charity Trend
Recipe notes show Bavarian cream for 6 to 8 with gelatin orange juice lemon juice sugar and cream. A London winter trend highlights poker parties for charity as a popular social activity.
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London
Czar of Russia depicted in rare British Museum portrait
The British Museum houses a rare portrait of Ivan the Terrible. He ruled Russia as its first czar, a title linked to Caesar, and his era stirred awe and fear. He sought Elizabethan alliance by letter for an English wife but she refused exile. Ivan later wed a Russian princess, whose death spurred his cruelty. In old age he lived with magicians yet could not avert the ghost of his slain son.
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British Museum
Ivan the Terrible
Elizabeth
Russia
Czar
Caesar
Ivan
Evening classes in London attract large winter enrolment
London this winter hosts 250000 pupils enrolled in evening classes with 7000 instructors guiding them across multiple venues. The program highlights widespread participation and substantial teaching staff serving diverse learners.
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London
Creating Merry Snapshot Christmas Cards This Season
John van Guilder advises selecting a simple clear idea for photo greeting cards. Use silhouettes, table-top scenes, and seasonal props like reindeer and bells, keeping setups minimal and in tune with your personality. A baby offers charming framing. capture early Christmas moments with family.
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Santa Claus
Dad
John van Guilder
Sunday School Lesson Verse Theme
The meditation centers on Luke 2 14 Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased The devotional reading cites Deuteronomy 49 14 and Luke 2819 and emphasizes reverence and divine favor for believers This compact card presents the lesson focus and referenced scripture for the worship service
Nativity Reflections on Luke Stories and Christian Home Rules
The passage surveys Luke chapters on the shepherds at Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, praising the gospel narrative and its universal message. It then notes Mary and Joseph at the manger and closes with Paul’s instruction in Ephesians on child obedience and parental conduct.
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Jesus
Bethlehem
Christ the Lord
Arthur W. Brown
David
Mary
Joseph
Paul
Moffatt
Little Journeys In Science Soil Origins and Formation
A concise science note explains soil derives from rock through weathering. It identifies clay sand and loam as main soil types, notes color changes from decayed matter or iron compounds, and describes feldspar as a key rock mineral containing life-sustaining oxides. It traces sand to decomposed quartz from granite and outlines a hill’s soil profile from bedrock to topsoil.
Oddity Entries in London Telephone Directory
A quirky note lists items in the London directory: three Chickens, 20 Chicks, five Heavens, 40 Angels, 17 Ducks, nine Pickles, and three Cheers, indicating playful or themed listings in the directory.
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London
Notts Potato Yields 152 Tubers From Single Dug
A potato dug in Notts England yielded 152 tubers showing an unusually large harvest from one plant. The find highlights local agriculture and farming curiosity in the county.
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Notts England
Baden-Powell to Visit Victoria on Round the World Tour
Lord Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scouts and founder of the Girl Guides, arrives in Victoria British Columbia on April 8 for a cross-Canada leg of his world tour. Lady Baden-Powell and two daughters accompany him. They head east from England visiting Scout and Guide units in about 71 countries. He rose to lieutenant general after earning fame in the Boer War and helped shape youth organizations that promote citizenship.
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Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Lord Baden-Powell of
Gilwell
Victoria
B.C
Cross
Lord Baden-Powell
B.P
Mafeking
Bechuanaland
Royal Canadian Artillery
Baden-Powell
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
India
Afghanistan
South Africa
Olive Soames
Am bergris King Adamson Dies on Stewart Island
Adam Adamson known as the Ambergris King dies on Stewart Island New Zealand after a life patrolling Mason's Bay for whale treasure. Born in the Shetland Islands he hunted ambergris washed ashore by Antarctic currents for more than 20 years earning just enough to live.
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Adam Adamson
Stewart Island
New Zealand
Shetland Islands
Mason's Bay
Adamson
Eyestrain Described As Destructive To Vision
The piece explains that six of the twelve head nerves connect to the eyes and overuse wears them out, draining energy from other nerves and impairing sight. It warns sportsmen hikers and motorists exposed to bright sun without color sunglasses risk eyestrain and danger while unaware.
Editor jokes about potato contest samples in cellar
A country editor deflects a remark about circulation by saying he has two barrels of potato samples in his cellar. The quip contrasts publicity aims with the practical stash of spuds. The anecdote hints at editorial humor rather than a major news event.
Tower Of London Welcomes 700 Resident Inhabitants
The Tower of London now houses a regular resident population of 700 people including the on duty guard detachment.
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London
The
Tower
Living with Honor Despite the Town's Hard Times
A moral reflection urges residents to live openly and honestly so they could sell the family parrot without shame to the town's worst gossip. The piece cautions against hypocrisy and promotes steady, respectable conduct in daily life.
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Ambergris
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