World Happenings Briefly Told
The National Research Council may appoint an associate committee on weed control research. The Earl of Harewood died at his estate on October 6 at age 83. Admiral Sir Richard Phillimore retires, and Vice Admiral Sir H W Richmond is promoted to admiral. Lady Schultz died October 7 in Winnipeg. R B Morley was elected Canadian representative on the National Safety Council executive committee in Chicago. Canada and other British Dominions will attend a planned five power naval disarmament conference in London next January. A crowd in Ottawa watched Baker Diehl parachute from 2,800 feet but his chute failed. he died near the spectators. Sir Jagadish Bose reports a Himalaya plant extract drug that may revive heart failure victims. Mrs Ray Ahrens was killed stepping into a plane propeller at Red Wing Minnesota. pilot Max Conrad was seriously injured.
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National Research Council
Earl of Harewood
Princess Mary
Richard Phillimore
H. W. Richmond
Lady Schultz
John Christian Schultz
Manitoba
Winnipeg
R. B. Morley
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Toronto
National Safety Council
Chicago
Canada
Dominions
London
England
Sir Jagadish Bose
Himalaya
Red Wing
Minn
Ray Ahrens
St. Paul
Max Conrad
Flight tests prove cockpit can fly in fog with lights out
Harry F Guggenheim announced the successful completion of the first airplane flight with a cockpit completely darkened to test fog navigation. Lieut James H Doolittle piloted from Mitchell Field using a radio beacon to guide a safe landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Guggenheim
Daniel F. Guggenheim Foundation For
Aeronautics
James H. Doolittle
Mitchell Field
Reinjecting Surplus Oil for Future Use
Surplus oil with inadequate storage can be pumped back into the earth to remain there for future use, providing a method to store energy in geological formations. The practice aims to reduce waste and preserve reserves for later demand.
X Ray Finds New Role in Foundry Work
W L Fink a metallurgist told the National Metals Congress in Cleveland that X rays are now used in foundries to inspect castings for shrinkage holes porosity and other defects not detectable by other methods. He said this helps assure safer aircraft frames and improves general casting quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Fink
National Metals Congress
Cleveland
Fink
Immigration officials plan training for 3000 men in England
Ottawa authorities say 3000 young men to be trained in England this winter will be placed in Canadian farms next spring by Dominion and provincial authorities. This year 3500 overseas trained men have taken farm work and last year about 1400.
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Ottawa
England
Dominion
Canada Expands Road Mileage Amid Tourism Boom
Canada reports a surge in road mileage as tourism grows. Surfaced roads grew from 47,411 to 64,121 miles in three years, with total highway open to traffic reaching 381,977 miles. Last year 8,610 miles were built, expenditure totaling 38,912,029 dollars and 18,963,381 dollars spent on maintenance.
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Canada
Dominion
United States
Hawaiian Islands
New Zealand
Fashion pattern for girls coats and fabrics
A jaunty pattern for girls aged eight to sixteen features a feather-weight beige brown tweed coat with a brown suede belt, arranged in a raised waistline. It notes doublebreasted styling with large bone buttons, various collar and cuff options, and a navy blue crepe version. Pattern No. 713 priced at 25 cents.
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Copenhagen
Beacon For Night Flying Tested On Air Mail Line
A wind driven air mail beacon with three lenses lamps flashing mechanism storage battery generator and wind mill was tested on an 86 foot tower along the New York Atlantic air mail line near Washington. If successful for several months it will operate anywhere and run for two weeks on charge.
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Washington
Weather clock in Zurich winds itself for a year
A temperature driven clock in Zurich has run without winding for twelve months showing perfect time. It operates by a thermometer like mechanism activated by a two degree temperature change, needing no human attention. The tulip tree in the Great Smoky Mountains has no American relative and is unique worldwide beside one in western China.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Great Smoky Mountains
America
World
China
Preparing For Next Dominion Census
A 1931 census plan outlines the June 1 start and adoption of questionnaires by the governor in council. It states all residents will be recorded with nationality labels, and an agricultural census will also collect data on horses cattle sheep and hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New Cure for Paralysis Induced Malaria Report
Surgeon Rear Admiral E. T. Meagher reports a malaria based treatment for paralysis tested in English and Welsh hospitals. The method uses artificial inoculation or infected mosquitoes and aims to extend life and improve physical and mental condition, with responses ranging from negative to apparently complete recovery.
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E. T. Meagher
Dunning Explains Hudson Bay Railway Openings Timing
Hon. Chas. A. Dunning says the Hudson Bay Railway will not start regular passenger traffic until next summer. He notes rough sections and safety concerns after a 20 hour Churchill to The Pas run, urging critics to see conditions in the north before visiting. He warns against premature expectations of fast service.
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Churchill
Pas
Chas. A. Dunning
Hudson Bay
H.B.R
Dunning
Unusual Experiment Aims at Super Sheep By Voronoff
Dr Serge Voronoff plans large scale gland grafting operations to create a race of super sheep to boost wool and meat production. Rejuvenated sheep will be evaluated against a control group by a French committee, with an International Sheep Conference in Paris in 1932 inviting world experts to compare flocks.
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Serge Voronoff
France
Paris
Continental Limited Train Schedule Cut Between Montreal and Winnipeg
The Continental Limited now runs faster with a two hour time cut. It departs Montreal at 11.15 p.m. daily and arrives Winnipeg at 7.15 p.m. the next day. Confederation service will run Toronto to Edmonton through mid November, improving Toronto to Edmonton and connections to Regina and Saskatoon.
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Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Winnipeg
Confederation
Toronto
Vancouver
B.C
Edmonton
Regina
Saskatoon
Orange Sweet Pickle For This Week
Peel and slice four oranges removing all white membranes cook in steam until tender. Prepare a syrup by boiling two cups sugar with 144 cups vinegar and spices then simmer fruit for one hour. Pack into sterilized jars and seal.
Quince and Apple Marmalade Instructions
Wash quinces and remove blossom end. Cut fruit, add water, cook until soft. Rub through sieve, mix with tart apple pulp in equal measure. Use two parts sugar to three parts pulp. Cook about half an hour until thick and clear, then fill hot glasses. Seal with hot paraffin when cold.
Never judge a man by his actions when he is away from home
A compact aphorism warning against judging behavior by distant conduct, suggesting context shapes actions and character.
Woman Salvager Cox Aids German Fleet Scraps at Scapa Flow
Mrs. Cox of Glasgow Scotland is believed the world’s only woman salvager. In five years she helped raise 26 destroyers and two battle cruisers from the German fleet sunk at Scapa Flow in 1919.
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Cox
Glasgow
Scotland
Scapa Flow
British Delegation Thanks Canada For Hospitality
A telegram from Victoria British Columbia conveys the British delegation to the Institute of Pacific Relations expresses appreciation for Canadian hospitality during their cross country journey to Kyoto. Lord Hailsham signed the message and Premier Mackenzie King replies with warm thanks and best wishes to the teams.
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Institute of Pacific Relations
Victoria
B.C
Japan
Mackenzie King
Canada
Kyoto
Lord Hailsham
England
Dominion
An Easily Made Dessert Caramel Pudding
A simple dessert method uses an unopened can of condensed milk boiled for two and a half hours in water. After cooling, remove top along the side to reveal a caramel pudding served with nut meats and whipped cream or plain cream as preferred.
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Borden
Eable
Praise for British Diplomacy In The Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune lauds British proposals to Egypt as diplomacy at its best praising tact, skill, and sane judgment. It suggests Americans should read them with admiration mingled with envy and notes Mr. Henderson's proposals display strong imperial statesmanship.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Egypt
United States
Henderson
Doctor Warns Landlady on Patient's Diet
The doctor tells the landlady to keep the patient in bed and restrict eating, while the landlady quips that other boarders should also stay in bed, delivering a grim, wry exchange.
Incubator Kid: A Boy Without Mother's Care
A classroom exchange casts light on orphans and lack of maternal care. The small boy calls himself an incubator kid, reflecting harsh social conditions and neglect.
Diamond Dyes Black Promises Rich Jet Black Results
Women praise Diamond Dyes Black for a true jet black without greenish or bronzy undertones. The ad touts the dye as easy to use and rich in pure anilines, delivering brilliance, depth, fastness, and smooth even application.
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