World Happenings Briefly Told
The 1939 40 Argentine wheat crop was announced to be 563 per cent short of the 1938 39 yield. A gift of 1 000 000 cigarettes was made to the Finnish army by Hans Rettig head of Finland’s largest tobacco factory. Vice President Garner announced his candidacy for the 1940 Democratic nomination. Rhodes Scholarships founder Cecil Rhodes promoted universal peace. Lieut Col Gilbert Best named director of Salvation Army war service in Canada. Canada’s exports in November rose to 97 163 176 dollars from 85 979 453 a year earlier. Russian oil and foodstuffs reportedly sent to Germany per trade accord. S W Dafoe former Ottawa Press Gallery president died at 65. Five spectators killed and four injured at a Santiago auto race when Jose Prieto waved to a rival and lost control.
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Ministry of Agriculture
Hans Rettig
Finland
United States
John W. Garner
Cecil John Rhodes
Rhodes
Gilbert Best
Montreal
Salvation Army War Service
Canada
Benjamin Orames
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Moscow
Germany
Perfect Speech by French Mayor Impresses King George
A nameless French village mayor, a farmer of 20 years and a former Great War soldier, delivered a brief heartfelt welcome to King George. The speech, written by the village priest, praised the allied defense of humanity and the unity of French and British forces.
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Ottawa Journal
Six Words To Cut From English Wins The Prize
The London Spectator prize entry lists comestibles decontaminate desuetude envisage mentality and meticulous as six words that could replace common forms. The St Catharines Standard notes British readers oppose words like commence talkie awful ideology proletariat categorically lunch and panki.
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London Spectator
England
St. Catharines
Man Survives Jump as Generator Drops Near Him
Howard Wright of San Diego California acted swiftly when a loose generator from a circling aircraft plummeted to land just two paces from his position. He moved quickly to avoid injury as the object buried itself in the ground.
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Howard Wright
San Diego
Calif
Sleeping at Night: People Change Positions Frequently
The average person shifts sleeping positions about 35 times per night, exploring around 15 to 20 distinct positions as they rest.
Germany Exports Over 1000 Tons of Soap Abroad
Germany shipped more than 1000 tons of soap to foreign markets last year as part of its chemical and consumer goods exports. The report highlights strong demand for soap products and suggests continued growth in the sector.
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Germany
Queen visits three wartime clothing factories in Britain
The Queen witnessed mass production in three military clothing factories employing over 3,500 workers, mostly women. She met a bride-to-be worker and heard how Army outfits, such as greatcoats, shirts, and boots, have dramatically shortened production times from years to weeks.
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Britain
Leslie Burgin
How to Budget and Buy for Better Living booklet offer
Article promotes a 32 page Home Service booklet from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union describing budget methods for a small income. It outlines rent limits, seasonal shopping, wardrobe planning, and prudent eating. It lists additional booklets on dogs table manners and indoor gardens available for 15 cents.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Sailor Yarnell cites toll of Sino-Japanese war
Rear Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, retired, states the Sino-Japanese war has caused more death and suffering in two years than World War I did in 25 years. He estimates 40 million displaced in China and 5 to 10 million deaths from disease privation and starvation as a conservative figure.
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Harry E. Yarnell
United States Navy
China
Sound sleepers show less fatigue with brief rest periods
A person who sleeps very soundly for short periods experiences less fatigue than one who sleeps long hours, suggesting that sleep depth and timing influence daily alertness more than total sleep duration.
Population Split of Belligerent Subjects in Cuba
Of 33 262 belligerent nationals in Cuba 720 are Germans 23 587 British 5 368 French and 3 358 Poles with 2 339 remaining.
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Cuba
Canadian wheat surplus tests wartime marketing plans
A bumper 1939 Canadian wheat harvest boosted Western reserves while wartime shipping limits slowed overseas movement. An estimated 500 million bushels were on hand plus 100 million carryover from last year, prompting discussion of market controls or a government monopoly as Britain adjusts purchases. Past price trends show volatility from 1914 to postwar levels, with highs near 2.24 per bushel and shifts in export shares to Britain.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Britain
Winnipeg
Canada
Europe
Fort William
Afri can Witch Doctors Hail Myths and Tuberculosis Toll
The text notes witch doctors in Africa scaring hail clouds as part of traditional duties. It also states tuberculosis now causes nineteen deaths daily worldwide, emphasizing the persistent deadly impact of the disease.
Anne Adams Pattern 4305 Offers Dual Style Dress
Dress pattern 4305 by Anne Adams features two styles in one fabric. Versatile design with shoulder darts and bust fullness, tall panels on skirt, and a long collar. At home version has puffed sleeves, office version uses full sleeves. Pattern available in standard sizes. order form asks for size name address and pattern number.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man's record four-leaf clovers tops county field haul
Detroit woman once claimed world championship with 300 four leaf clovers. David D Wood of Oxford County Woodstock Ontario now reports 498 four leaf clovers 177 five leaf clovers and two six leaf clovers gathered in a four acre county farm field. He preserves the collection in a book and will sell it to anyone seeking luck.
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Detroit
David D. Wood
Oxford County
Woodstock
Ont
What Nazarenes, Herod, and crowds said of Jesus
Sunday school notes recount Nazareth’s reaction to Jesus teaching in the synagogue, Herod Antipas’ fears after John the Baptist’s death, and how those helped or hindered bystanders viewed Jesus in Galilee and the crowd’s response at the feeding and healings.
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Nazareth
Jesus
Matthew
Mary
Christ
God
Alexander Maclaren
Herod
Herod Antipas
Herod the Great
Galilee
Perea
John the Baptist
John
Herdias
Philip
Israel
Gas mask inventor John Roberts honored with early RSA award
Inventor John Roberts a poor collier from St Helens Lancashire received a silver medal and 50 guineas in 1825 for his gas mask. A London test proved effective against sulphurous acid vapor. Roberts endured 36 minutes in a chamber while smoke and heat were generated to evaluate the device.
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John Roberts
St. Helens
Lancashire
London
Royal Society of Arts
Roberts
Society
Henry
Manchester
Birthday Cake Debate over Design and Numbers
A wife shows a birthday cake to her husband asking if the design is good. He jokes that his arithmetic is terrible while counting candles, confirming the playful tone of the exchange.
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Hubby
Coliseum Hall Opens With First Christmas Eve Performance
The Coliseum, a renowned London music hall, staged its inaugural performance on Christmas Eve in 1904 marking a historic debut for the venue.
Brewers Inspectors In Australia Enjoy Tea And Coffee
Australian brewery inspectors are offered tea and coffee as part of visits to local breweries. The pleasant hospitality accompanies routine checks, with inspectors evaluating safety, quality controls, and compliance across facilities.
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Australia
Nutrition Guide for Evacuated Children in Wartime Britain
The Board of Education issues a pamphlet urging central canteens to feed evacuee children well with light nourishing meals and unhurried service. It stresses familiarizing children with new routines, proper dining manners, and using fresh foods whenever possible before resorting to preserved options.
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Board of Education of
Great Britain
Board of Education
Editorial Note on Dr McCullough Cancer Articles
Readers are advised that the complete set of Dr McCulloughs cancer articles can be secured by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ontario.
Canadian gold production seen setting 1939 record
The Department of Mines and Resources reported nine month gold output totalled 3,803,202 fine ounces worth 134,477,463 dollars. 1938 was peak year to date with 4,725,117 ounces valued at 166,529,156. Nineteen mills were active by end October 1939, including plants in British Columbia Ontario Saskatchewan Quebec and the Northwest Territories, with Saskatchewan’s Goldfields area marking first commercial lode gold sale.
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Department of Mines and Resources
Department
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Northwest Territories
Fowl Supper Crowds Boost Church Funds in Fergus
Fergus News Record notes large crowds at local fowl suppers raise church funds as volunteers serve a 75 cent meal for 50 cent contributions. Embarrassment cited as cooks guess birds needed to feed the crowd.
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Fergus News Record
Megaparsec as astronomical distance unit described
The text defines a megaparsec as the distance light travels in 3 260 000 years and notes it as the largest distance unit used by astronomers. It emphasizes its role in measuring vast cosmic scales.
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S. W. Dafoe
Ottawa Press Gallery
Penticton
B.C
J. W. Dafoe
The
Winnipeg Free Press
Santiago
Chile
Jose Prieto
George
Elizabeth
Home Service
Ure
Curplus
Western Canada
Kyro
Onstadt Iglandi
Yingrad
Sone
George Green
Baltic Front
Friends and Pops OF the Kingdom
Anada
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
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