World Happenings Briefly Told
The keel of Japan s second ultra modern aircraft carrier the Chi yoda has been laid at Kure. Chancellor Hitler sent felicitations to King George VI on his 41st birthday anniversary. Belgium Czechoslovakia and Rou mania joined debtors to the United States for war installments. During July August and September 190 533 foreign passengers entered the United Kingdom an increase of 30 000 over last year. St Stephen s theatre in South Africa a church and school for colored children will be sold for poverty. Metaxas Greece recognized Italy s sovereignty in Ethiopia by appointing a consul at Addis Ababa. Britain urged separation of the League Covenant from Versailles at league reform committee. Montreal sales tax validity challenged by Imperial Tobacco in court over 3518 arrears. Royal Canadian mint to continue using dies bearing King George V 1936. Russia s paper shortage grows as reading demand spikes. M Maisky Soviet ambassador to Britain spoke at the First Edition club in London.
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Japan
Kure
Hitler
George VI
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Roumania
United States
United Kingdom
St. Stephen's
South Africa
John Metaxas
Greece
Addis Ababa
Italy
Ethiopia
Great Britain
League of Nations
World
China
Persia
Arabia
Africa
America
Joseph
Mary
Christ Child
Bethlehem
Hugh T. Kerr
Britain weighs idle coal mines for yearlong food reserve
The Food Defence Plans Department led by Henry Leon French considers using worked out coal mines for refrigerated food storage to safeguard a 12 month supply if imports halt. Proposals include silos inland for grain, river purification for fish, and expanding home canning to stock meat.
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Britain
Food Defence Plans Department
Henry Leon French
United Kingdom
Interesting Wedding in France Joins Du Soulier and Manion
The marriage celebrated in France unites Mile. Claire du Soulier daughter of Vicompte and Vicomptesse du Soulier with James P. Manion attache at the Canadian legation in Paris. Witnesses include Baronne Alain de Montesquieu and Vicomte de Tourguet Treanna for the bride and Hon. Philippe Roy and Col. Barre for the groom.
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France
Mile
Claire du Soulier
Vicompte
Vicomptesse du Soulier
James P. Manion
Paris
Mr. Manion
R. J. Manon
Baronne Alain de Montesquieu
Vicomte de Tourguet Treanna
Philippe Roy
Col. Barre
The Christmas Story and Stamp Issues Read Together
The article contemplates the universal reach of the Christmas story its humanness mystery and divine message. It also covers stamp collecting amid abdication Edward VII and the portrait directions on stamps and coins facing left or right and policy to protect small collectors.
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George V
Edward VIII
George VI
Christmas customs across nations described by Janet Garrick
The Cape Argus writer notes December 25 as Christmas in most lands with feasts and gifts while Sweden and Holland observe earlier celebrations. It details St Nicholas in Holland, marzipan pigs in Scandinavia, and German miniature trees with gifts for each person, plus communal trees in towns.
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the Empire
Turkey
Janet Garrick
Cape Argus
Sweden
Holland
Scotland
Hungary
Spain
Black Pete
Scandinavia
Germany
Scraping An Acquaintance Origin Story At Bath
A tale from Hadrian's bath notes how the emperor aided a poor former comrade with funds and a bathing kit. The crowd later mocked the gesture, but the emperor warned that the soldiers valued status over him, giving rise to the saying scraping an acquaintance.
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Christian Science Monitor
Law Strict In Czechoslovakia
A New York radio safety broadcast quoted Colonel Harold Fowler warning motorists not to smoke while driving as it distracts the driver and can cause injury or death. He noted a strict Czechoslovakian law penalizing smoking by the actual operator of a car.
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Harold Fowler
New York Police Department
Slimming Frock Pattern 4194 Promises Youthful Lines
Anne Adams Pattern 4194 features a slim flattery frock with a yoke panel deep slash sleeves and a wide pleated skirt. Available in sizes 34 to 48 with fabric options wool crepe or monotone crepe and illustrated step by step instructions. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
King Leopold Honors 46 Miners After La Bouverie Disaster
King Leopold of Belgium welcomed 46 miners at the palace Room of Mirrors to honor their rescue work after the La Bouverie pit explosion near Mons in October. The death toll reached 30. The King presented medals, spoke emotionally of his loss, and the group laid flowers on Queen Astrid's grave after autographing menus.
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Leopold
la Bouverie
Mons
Astrid
Christmas Cards and Holly Traditions Across Regions
Notes discuss the modern origin of Christmas cards inspired by New Year cards, mistletoe abundance on oaks in America and on orchards in Normandy and Brittany, and record largest Christmas candles as nearly six feet tall, 40 pounds, white beeswear, costing 25 dollars each. The old Christmas dinner featured a sock bearing a bear's head garnished with rosemary.
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America
Normandy
Brittany
Pauls Imperialism and the World Wide Mission
The lesson portrays Paul as a tireless global missionary whose ambition and plans aimed at a world wide kingdom. It compares his zeal to John Wesley, noting his travels from Taurus to Lycaonia and Aigea, his call to Macedonia, and his dream to reach every nation for Christ.
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Paul
Jesus
Taurus
Lycaonia
Aigean
Macedonia
Corinth
Italy
Rome
God
D. A. Hayes
Heavy penalties in anti political uniforms bill
Government bill imposes fines up to 500 pounds or 2500 dollars and two years in prison for wearing political uniforms organizing political bodies on military lines breaking up public meetings and carrying offensive weapons at events. Police may ban processions or force routes. Non political groups like Salvation Army and Boy Scouts may be exempt. Also mentions Egypt beeswax and low grain shipments from Russian ports.
Canada Keeps Sane Outlook
An analysis from Farmer's Advocate argues Canada holds a prudent, non revolutionary stance despite radical voices. It notes extensive life insurance ownership totaling 7.39 billion dollars in 1930 with about 5 million policyholders and 4 million bank accounts totaling 1.5 billion. Policyholders’ funds are reinvested in government bonds and industrial securities, shaping a stable political economy.
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Canada
United States
United Kingdom
The Threat Of War Cast Over World Children
A Chicago Daily News excerpt features Miss Muriel Lester describing how war fears haunt children. A girl asks if government gas masks exist for all, including babies, and worries whether a mask will be ready for a new sibling.
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Muriel Lester
Kingsley House
London
Chicago
Miss Lester
Chicago Daily News
The King Reigns Within The Constitution Not By Rule
The passage asserts that the King of England reigns under constitutional limits and only remains king while he follows the advice and direction of his ministers. It notes this principle was settled long ago and emphasizes the constitutional basis of the monarchy.
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England
Bride-Dear and Groom Talk on Duties and Time
A playful exchange centers on what defines a groom and a husband. The dialogue turns to care for animals and the idea that the earth renews itself each day. A note wonders about rising traffic accidents in Russia and critiques abolishing Sundays as a remedy.
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Russia
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Royal Canadian Mint
M. Maisky
First Edition
Reed Attraws
Post Office Department
Edward VII
Duke of York
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Christ
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Egypt
Russian
Black Sea
Swindon
Great British Railway Companies
Dominion
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