World Happenings Briefly Told
Lord Nelsons writing desk given to the nation by Jos eph H Jacobs in celebration of his 70th birthday. Montreal editor Lucian Desbiens wins a French prize silver medal and Newton D Baker dies in Cleveland after a heart attack.
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Lord Nelson
Joseph H. Jacobs
London
Lucian Desbiens
Montreal
French Academy
Newton D. Baker
United States
Cleveland
Alice Stevens' Recipes Drying Apples For Preservation
The article advises selecting and removing spoiled apples to prevent spread, storing in a dry cool place away from light, and suggests drying via the Cold Pack Method. It details peeling coring slicing rings, drying on cheesecloth, boiling briefly, and drying in a warming oven or improvised rack, ending with an invitation for free advice from Alice Stevens' Home Service and Winnipeg address. It notes Mississippi River mud load into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Alice Stevens
Home Service
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Underground Flin Flon Mines Show Clean Efficiency
A visitor tours Flin Flon mine, noting electric lighting, automated ore handling, and diamond drilling with water cooling. He observes 1,170 foot levels, sand filling of shafts, and a cheerful, safety minded crew using compressed air and motors.
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Flin Flon
To Be Proud of Learning Is the Greatest Ignorance
The phrase suggests vanity in knowledge can blind growth highlighting humility as key to true learning. It frames pride as a barrier to curiosity and ongoing education.
Military controls industry under war time authority
The Chinese government places industry and agriculture under the military affairs commission. It vows death for employers or workers who resist supervision by closing enterprises or striking. The commission, led by Premier Chiang Kai-Shek, holds supreme control for the war duration.
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Military Affairs Commission
Chiang Kai-Shek
Too Handy With Gun Ends Fatal Door Knock
Robert Micas a 57 year old magazine salesman was shot dead by Mrs Lucille Shaghuey at her Equality Illinois home after he knocked and warned he would shoot if not answered. The deaf mute visitor could not respond and was killed. The widow was held for the grand jury.
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Robert Micas
Lucille Shaghuey
Equality
Illinois
Micas
The Most Serviceable Asset Is Reputation
A concise editorial note argues reputation as the most dependable asset for individuals and firms, emphasizing steady trust, consistent conduct, and long term value over fleeting wealth or power.
Road Deaths and Injuries Spur Lords Debate in UK
In a House of Lords debate the Earl of Munster announced government approval to form a select committee to cut road casualties. The motion passed as Rt Rev Cyril Garbett argued Britain sees about 20 deaths and 600 injuries daily on its roads.
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House of Lords
Earl of Munster
House
Cyril Garbett
Winchester
Britain
Cattle and Horse Exports Dip in Canada November
The Dominion bureau of Statistics reports Canada exported 9,851 cattle worth 306,727 in November, up from 9,647 head at 365,496 in 1936. Horse exports fell to 663 head valued at 77,938 from 1,127 head at 132,039 in the same month last year.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
For motorists use horse sense or get a horse
A pithy note urges drivers to switch to horse sense or acquire a horse for transportation. It frames mobility as a simple choice between prudence and a horse powered option.
Style Wise Apron Pair Help From Anne Adams Pattern 4678
Two aprons designed for busy homemakers offer Model A in dimity or swiss with ruffles and four button pockets, Model B in polka dot percale for kitchen chores. Pattern 4678 fits sizes small to large. fabric needs listed. send 20 cents and address details to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Generous Scotsman Seeks Lost Watch After St Andrews Day
An elderly Scotsman in Montreal near Peel Street around 11:30 p.m. requested the return of his watch and chain, pipe and pouch, a set of teeth and wallet. He noted all expenses would be covered, suggesting the item loss came from a generous moment.
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Montreal
Peel St
After-Dinner Speech Causes Dinner Balance Laughs
The remark highlights Sandy’s fame for after dinner speaking and a running gag about him talking on the telephone when the waiter brings the check. A witty exchange underscores his persona and timing in social settings.
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Sandy
Royal Bank of Canada Reports Good Year
The bank's annual balance sheet shows deposits at a record high of 756 million, increased commercial loans to 200.56 million, and a strong liquid position with investments rising to 316.57 million. Net profits reach 3.71 million, with dividends absorbed at 200 thousand and pension funding up to 300 thousand. AGM set for January 13, 1938 at head office.
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Royal Bank of Canada
United States
Pension Fund Society
Sunday School Lesson on Mark 1 1 13
Devotional reading introduces Mark's Gospel and Jesus baptism by John. It explains why Jesus, though sinless, sought baptism as endorsement, setting apart Jesus for his mission, followed by a dove and Spirit descending symbolizing consecration and divine endowment. The piece cites F B Meyer and G A J Rosas on vision and intimacy with God.
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Jesus Christ
God
Mark
Jesus
Nazareth
Galilee
John
Jordan
F. B. Meyer
Newton
Heaven
G. A. J. Rosas
A Welcome Guest in Every Home
The article compares newspapers to a welcome family member, noting readers willingly pay for it and share among all. It highlights door to door sales as intrusive versus newspapers invited into homes. Ads are seen as part of the reading experience, not separate persuasion.
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Salemen
Ford V-8 Cars for 1938 Debut Two Lines
ORD MOTOR Company of Canada Limited announces Ford’s 1938 V-8 lineup with two distinct lines the De Luxe Ford V-8 luxury model and the newly styled Standard Ford V-8. The De Luxe features a longer roomier body with deep fenders larger luggage space and an 85 horsepower V-8 engine. The Standard V-8 shares the 112 inch wheelbase and Ford V-8 power with a longer hood flowing lines and recessed instrument panels.
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ORD Motor Company of Canada, Limited
Ford
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