World happenings briefly told across nations and events
The British Lords debate a government bill to export pictures from the National Gallery. Leonard Walsh, son of a former under secretary of war, dies in a Manchester Express incident. Alberta sets February dates for a seed fair in Edmonton. Sir Auster Chamberlain opposes arming the League of Nations. Rolling Fork cuts taxes for 1935. Four months to Nov 30 show rising U S grain exports. Littoria becomes Italy’s 93rd province with 150 marriages. The king and queen attend a matinee aid for actors. German cruiser Karlsruhe plans a Pacific–Atlantic cruise visiting San Francisco, Vancouver, Houston, and Charleston.
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Leonard Walsh
Stephen Walsh
War Fm
MacDonald
Labor
Manchester Express
Alberta
Edmonton
Calgary
League of Nations
League of Nations Union
Sir Auster, Chamberlain
United States
Italy
Littoria
Pontine
Benito Muesollr
Substantial Gain Foreseen in British Columbia Salmon Canning 1934
British Columbia's 1934 output of canned salmon is set to exceed the 5-year 1929-1933 average. By mid November the pack reached over 1,555,000 forty eight pound cases versus a 1919-1933 average of 1,330,750. Full year total should near 1.6 million. The 1933 pack was 1,265,072 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
New Trial Granted in Gisborne Murder Case
The British Columbia court of appeals granted a new trial to Sanford reserve brothers Richardson Eneas and Alex George convicted of murdering Dominion Constable F H Gisborne on May 23. Sentences to hang were stayed pending appeal after October ruling and reprieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Water For Hay Fields Aims To Boost Saskatchewan Hay
Surprise Valley municipality undertakes flood irrigation on flood flats in southern Saskatchewan to support hay growth. Farmers receive relief credit for work done. Project targets an extra 1 000 tons of hay by supplying water to fields.
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Ams
Surprise Valley
Saskatchewan
Dominion Weather Service Hints At Agricultural Role
Dr. J Patterson of Toronto, chief of the Dominion Meteorological Service, told the Conference of Dominion Entomologists at Ottawa that daily and monthly data support agriculture navigation and other national needs. He urged the creation of a full‑time agricultural meteorologist to study weather's impact on crops and pests. If funds allow, he would enlarge the service accordingly.
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Dominion Meteorological Service
J. Patterson
Toronto
Dominion Entomologists
Ottawa
Patterson
Fashion Fancies Dress Pattern For Year Round Wear
A versatile dress pattern designed for morning shopping and afternoon events with different fabric options from black crepe to satin back moire. Includes sizes 14 to 40 bust, pattern No. 710, fabric yardage details, and optional jabot and trim contrasts. Order patterns from Winnipeg Newspaper Union Pattern Department.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
England versus the West Indies cricket quip
An old man asked a boy what game they would play in the park. The boy replied they would play England versus the West Indies and, when asked about blocking faces, said some would wash them.
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England
West Indies
University of Virginia psychologist on fatigue and insanity
Prof. M. Johnson told the Sigma Xi Society at the University of Virginia that becoming thoroughly tired can render a person at least mildly insane. The remarks were delivered to the honorary scientific fraternity.
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M. Johnson
Sigma XI. Society
University of Virginia
Unemployment in France Rises by About 100000
France records an unemployment increase of roughly 100000 people compared with the same period last year. The rise reflects ongoing labor market challenges and affects urban and rural regions as jobless counts grow.
Little Journeys In Science Fertilizers and Soil Nutrition
The article explains soil nourishment through fertilizing using phosphates calcium, nitrogenous matter, and potassium compounds. It notes rock phosphate as the main source of calcium phosphates, with bone meal and slags as secondary sources, and highlights nitrogen from chemicals and legumes. Potassium sources are scarce in the Americas, with blends tailored to crop needs such as wheat and potatoes.
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France
Germany
Canadian Fur Farms Expand Across Canada
The article notes more than 6 000 fur farms in Canada with over 5 000 fox farms and animal values nearing seven million dollars. While silver fox remains key, other fur bearers like muskrat mink raccoon skunk marten fisher coyote badger lynx fitch ferret beaver are now raised. nutria from South America and chinchilla from Bolivia also show increasing cultivation.
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Canada
South America
Bolivia
North American
Sunday School Lesson on 1 John 5:1-12 Theme
Devotional note presents the golden text Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God and loves the one born of Him. The lesson centers on 1 John 5:1-12 and ties to John 15:12-17 for reflection.
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Jesus
Christ
Chocolate Crispies From This Week's Kitchen
Melt unsweetened chocolate with butter and sugar, then beat in egg flour and vanilla. Spread thinly in two 8x8 inch pans, sprinkle with nuts, and bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes. Cut into 2 inch squares while warm, cool, and separate. Makes about two dozen crispies.
Cranberry Mold with Lemon Gelatin and Pineapple
A vintage recipe blends lemon flavored gelatin with 1 cup warm water and 42 cup celery, 12 cup crushed pineapple, 1 cup cranberry sauce. Dissolve gelatin, chill, fold in ingredients, mold, chill until firm, unmold on lettuce and garnish with mayonnaise for six servings.
Jury Foreman Claims Insanity Led To Acquittal
A judge questions the jurors after acquitting a murderer alleging insanity. The foreman replies that insanity was the excuse, prompting the judge to challenge whether all twelve jurors shared that reasoning.
Thermometer Invented for Deep Grain Bin Temperature
A thermometer designed to register grain temperature in bins forty feet deep is introduced to prevent overheating and spoilage during storage. The device aims to monitor hot spots and protect grain quality in large-scale silos.
The Victory of Faith in The Christ
The piece argues faith in Jesus as the Christ marks true devotion and love for God and neighbors. Obedience to God's commandments proves genuine faith, with the world opposed to love overcome by being born of God. Faith is a transformative surrender of the whole self in love and trust.
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Jesus
Vinet
W. L. Watkinson
John
God
Christ
Jesus Christ
Beef on the Christmas Sideboard Highlights Canadian Beef
The article discusses beef as a Christmas staple beside turkey in Canada. It explains beef quality graded by the Dominion Department of Agriculture with Choice and Good brands, notes its dietary benefits with cereals and vegetables, and mentions a bulletin offering over one hundred beef recipes and a chart of cuts.
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Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Christmas photography tips from The Snapshot Guild by John van Guilder
The article urges quick, varied shots of Christmas scenes to capture fleeting moments. It covers interiors and exteriors, night shots with lights, wreaths, trimmed trees, stockings, gift piles, and carolers, advising careful lighting, time-exposures, and tripod use for sharp results.
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Brown
Holly
Find New Coal Fields in Antarctica Near Thorne Glacier
The Byrd Antarctic expedition reports new coalfields and fossil-bearing sandstone 182 nautical miles from the South Pole at the Thorne glacier head in the Queen Maud range. The deposit is believed extensive and Griffith Taylor suggests Antarctica may host the world’s largest coal reserves.
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South Pole
Thorne Glacier
Quern Maud Range
Griffith Taylor
Antarctica
Columbus Did It, Columbus Was His First Name
A classroom exchange reveals a student mishearing a teacher about who discovered America. The teacher clarifies that Columbus is the surname and Columbus is his full name.
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America
Robert
Ohio
Columbus
Zebra Like Stripes Appear On Zebra Fish
Zebra fish exhibit stripe patterns resembling those of a zebra. The pattern provides a striking visual cue and may aid in camouflage and signaling among individuals.
British Columbia Superlatives Highlight Province Strongholds
A historical feature extols British Columbia achievements including Victoria hosting the largest dry-dock and Empress Hotel, Vancouver Island landmarks, Strathcona Park, and various firsts such as the province’s top per capita wealth, largest telescope, oldest golf course, and greatest timber and mining outputs.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Canada
Delta Falls
Vancouver Island
Strathcona
Mount Robson
British Empire
Tadanac
Pacific
Macaulay
Canadian
Call for Universal Registration of Shops in Free State
The Free State Commission on Shops urges universal registration of all retailers to curb excessive numbers, aid public control, and protect owners. A feature noted is the Travelling Shop, a motor vehicle supplier and buyer in rural areas that pays no taxes and avoids fixed-location costs.
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Irish Free State
Free State Commission On
Italy's Record Stands As Donat Leads Altitude
Lieut Renato Donat of Italy remains the world record holder at 47 352.02 feet. Wiley Post reports the Bureau of Standards did not confirm his altitude in the recent flight and noted he would need to exceed Donat's mark by 200 metres to claim a new record. Post plans another attempt.
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Wiley Post
Bureau of Standards
Renato Donat
Italy
Post
Washington
New Anti-Japanese Demonstration Emerges in Shanghai
In Shanghai a new form of protest titled the National Soul Begging Corps forms with Chinese workers kneeling at Chinese owned shops selling Japanese goods and loudly praying for shop owners to Save the National Soul.
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Shanghai
National Soul Begging Corps
Bronze Age Latin Warrior Found in Italian Well
Archaeologists uncover a 25 to 30 century old Latin warrior in bronze armor from an ancient well near Lanuvio Italy. The well yields a rare prehistoric artifact offering insight into early Latin warfare and ritual deposition.
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Lanuvio
Italy
Moon’s Surface Features Shrouded in Uncertain Origins
Scientists admit uncertainty over how lunar craters, plains, and mountains formed. The Moon’s rugged terrain remains a puzzle with multiple competing theories and limited definitive evidence. Further data from missions and lunar samples are needed to settle these questions.
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House of Lords
National Gallery
Rolling Fork, Miss
Sam Rosenthal
King George's Pension Fund
Karlsruhe
San Francisco
Vancouver
Houston
Texas
Charleston
S.C
B.C
B.C. Indians
Ellen Worth
Gordon H. Guert
MLA
Canadian Fur Farms
Betty Barclay
Yuletide
Snapshot Guild
John van Guilder
Big Brother
Santa
Prank Giolmna
Neces
Sary
China
Moon
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