World Happenings Briefly Told In 1934 Ledger
Auditors of the Bank of Canada are J A LaRue Montreal and G T Clarkson Toronto. Germany’s foreign trade balance fell by 380.7 million dollars in the first year. In 1934 Americans bought 45 351 707 packs of playing cards enough to circle the world five times. Berlin will host largest anti air attack manoeuvres March 19 to 22. Western Australia seeks secession review by joint parliamentary committee. Spain eyes a 135.8 million dollar public works program headlined by a Gibraltar tunnel. J F McQueen Saskatoon elected chair of the Canadian Hall Underwriters Association in Winnipeg. John Wilson Winnipeg elected vice chairman. Directors include G A Hewart and F L Thorton Regina. Donald M Kennedy U F A M member Peace River asks for direct railway to Pacific coast.
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United States
Germany
Berlin
Western Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Gibraltar
Europe
Africa
J. F. McQueen
Saskatoon
Hail Underwriters’ Association
Winnipeg
John Wilson
G. A. Hewart
F. L. Thorton
Regina
Donald M. Kennedy
U.F.A
Peace River
House of Commons
Alberta
Pacific Coast
Retired Captain Offers to Reveal Boer Treasure Cache
Berkeley California based Capt. A W Lewis claims to know the hiding place of a Boer treasure estimated at 35 million dollars. He has written to Pretoria’s high commissioner with two conditions: compensation for revealing the location and British sponsorship of an expedition to recover and safeguard him from mine owners opposing the claim.
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A. W. Lewis
Berkeley
Calif
Lewis
Union of South Africa
Pretoria
Transvaal
Bison Arrival Delighted Poland President Receives Four Buffalo
Four Canadian bison donated to Poland arrived in Warsaw aboard ship and were christened on board. They were personally received by President I. Moscicki as the start of a herd intended for a national forest.
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Warsaw
Poland
I. Moscicki
Grain pests threaten stores and bins in Canada
Western Canada enjoys few stored grain pests while Eastern Canada especially Ontario faces potential severe losses from granary weevils in elevator storage and farmers' bins.
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Canada
Ontario
Commission urged to form consumer standards body
Dr. H. M. Tory urged a royal commission on mass buying to establish an associate committee on consumer commodity standards with technical members from the national research council industry consumers and government. He cited fraud in advertising and questioned quality standards for fuels paints and other goods.
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National Research Council
Royal Commission On Mass Buying
H. M. Tory
Tory
Council
Bran Prune Bread Steamed Loaf Recipe
A weekly recipe cards describes Bran Prune Bread with bran sour milk prunes and molasses mixed then sugar and sifted flour added with soda baking powder and salt. The batter steams in a greased can for three hours yielding one loaf.
Apricot Sherbet with Condensed Milk Dessert
Force apricots through a coarse strainer and mix with lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk until thickened. Add apricot juice and pulp, combine well, then pour into sherbet glasses. Chill in the refrigerator. Serves six. dried apricots may be used after soaking and cooking without sugar.
London seeks new building act to raise height limit
The London County Council wants Parliament to abolish the old Building Act and enact a modern bill. Proposals include raising the height limit from 80 to 150 feet, speeding plan approvals, and removing restrictions on reinforced concrete and steel framing. The draft consolidates prior clauses from the 12th century into a modern London architecture plan.
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London
London County Council
L.C.C
County Council
Not a rheumatic pain for 4 years testimonial
An elderly man recalls severe rheumatism with a nine week layoff, credits Kruschen with eliminating pain for over four years, and claims the daily dose prevents uric acid buildup. The ad promotes Kruschen dissolving uric acid crystals and flushing them from the system to prevent future pain.
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Kruschen
A. S
What Does Your Handwriting Reveal
A Winnipeg reader asks if handwriting shows personality traits. The writer suggests reserved people may seem cool while feeling intensely, and advises gradual self-expression. Lawrence Hibbert offers personal readings from Winnipeg Newspaper Union for a small fee, with confidential replies by mail.
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Earth
Lawrence Hibbert
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Insect powder saves Willie after bug incident
A domestic mishap ends with Willie swallowing a bug. The maid reassures the mistress, noting she had him take insect powder to ease the issue. This reads like a humorous domestic anecdote from a late nineteenth or early twentieth century page.
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Willie
News leaks shaped key WWI Western Front offensives
The article recalls two pivotal World War I leaks on the western front. German knowledge of Nivelle’s April 1917 Chemin des Dames offensive doomed that attack, while a French prisoner’s disclosure of Ludendorff’s July 1918 Friedensturm exposed the assault, allowing Foch to launch the final counteroffensive three days later.
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Bismarck
Nivelle
Chemin Des Dames
Ludendorff
Champagne
Foch
Russian Cities Grow Rapidly In 3 Years
Moscow's population swelled toward 3.6 million, up nearly 1 million, while Leningrad rose by over 500,000 as Komarov reports rapid urban expansion with new cities forming, old cities rebuilt, and vast street-car networks extending.
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Russia
Moscow
Leningrad
Komarov
Wool crepe school dress delighting Winnipeg readers
Fashion notes promote wool crepe dresses in bright colors with navy trim and plaid gingham accents. Pattern No. 959 fits sizes 6 to 12, requiring two yards of 39 inch material for size 8, with 4 yards of contrasting. Winnipeg Pattern Dept offers patterns and fashion books for mail orders at 20 cents each.
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Pattern Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson on Acts 2 Devotional Reading
Golden text from Acts 2 38 urges repentance and baptism in Jesus name for remission of sins and gift of the Holy Spirit. Devotional reading Philippians 2 5 11 offers a Christ like mindset and humility.
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Peter
Jesus Christ
Peter Declares Jesus Fulfills Joel Prophecy at Pentecost
The sermon outlines three proofs Jesus is the Christ: miracles, resurrection, and the Pentecost pouring of the Spirit. Peter cites Joel's prophecy, David’s psalm, and urges repentance and baptism in Jesus’ name. About three thousand souls join the early church that day.
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Peter
Jesus
Joel
Christ
God
Pentecost
David
Frank W. Warne
Jesus Christ
Grasshopper Glacier in Montana Buries Insects in Ice
A remarkable sight known as Grasshopper Glacier lies near Granite Peak in Montana. Millions of grasshoppers are embedded in clear ice, with surface insects visible. scientists speculate a sudden cold blast killed them as they crossed the mountains during migration.
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Montana
United States
Granite Peak
Prince of Wales tunes inspires courtly surprise
News that the Prince of Wales wrote a slow march for bagpipes sparked astonishment in court circles. Pipe-Major F. MacDonald of the Scots Guards praised the invigorating lilt and said the tune, named Majorca by the prince, was played at the Tower of London recently with the composer undisclosed.
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Prince of Wales
F. MacDonald
Scots Guards
Tower of London
Majorca
Seeds 30 Years Old Fail To Germinate And Mummy Wheat Myth
Quite Impossible Science Service notes that few seeds from any field crop germinate after thirty years. Scientists explain stories of ancient mummy wheat in Egypt by suggesting the seeds were recently placed in tombs. The passage questions family savings amid neighborly spending and cites pilots at the port of London earning about $5,000 in the last year.
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Science Service
Egypt
London
Little Journeys In Science by Gordon H. Guest
Discusses space as a nonvoid medium containing ether or something in vacuum. Explains Earth moves in space without dragging ether, space not empty, particles and rays pass through. Describes Kennelly Heaviside layer charged by space electrons, radio wave reflection, and a role in sky blue color.
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Earth
Kennelly- Heaviside
Alberta Search Renewed for Moselle Moosta Gold Vein Mystery
In Alberta a renewed hunt for a legendary gold vein continues amid mountain trails. The tale centers on Moselle Moosta, a seven year old Indian who allegedly secured nuggets to feed his tribe. the old patriarch died at McLeod lake encampment on January 16, and his heirs have guarded the secret source. Reports say bribes failed to uncover the supply while prospectors face danger and multiple deaths in the rugged district.
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Alberta
Moselle Moosta
McLeod Lake
Moosta
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