World Happenings Briefly Told
Hon John Buchan aged 26 eldest son of Lord Tweedsmuir has joined Edmonton staff of the Hudsons Bay Company. The crown lands commission bought the Duke of Richmonds castle six villages and 90000 acres as an investment. A new world record depth of 9500 feet for diamond drilling was set near Potchefstroom in the Transvaal. A debtor seen at dog races in Manchester led to court action ordering payment of one shilling monthly, now two shillings. Delegates 2500 to 3000 from 56 nations will gather in Durban in 1940 for a world Sunday school convention. Seven high school youths were killed near Butler Indiana when a car hit a train. George Brooks celebrated his 93rd birthday in Winnipeg after serving in Canada with both World Wars. A H Scouten 87 veteran of Riel Rebellion and Fenian Raids died in Winnipeg. born in Kingston Ontario, he helped form the Royal Northwest Mounted Police.
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John Buchan
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Edmonton
Hudson's Bay Company
Duke of Richmond's Castle
Crown Lands Commission
Potchefstroom
Transvaal
Manchester
Durban
South
Butler
Indiana
George Brooks
Winnipeg
France
A. H. Scouten
Kingston
Ont
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Flin Flon Mine Tour Reveals Open Pit and Underground Work
The narrator tours the Flin Flon complex, describing safety officials, the open pit lake edge golf course, and the ore flow from pit to crusher. He notes the complex ore composition, the heavy mining equipment, and the precise control of ore value ratios daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Four Men Called to Discipleship in Galilee
Jesus begins his ministry after Johns arrest in Galilee proclaiming the gospel that the Kingdom of God is at hand. He calls fishermen Peter James and John to follow him, leaving nets and family behind to become his devoted learners and to carry out a mission of preaching and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Galilee
John
Mark
the Baptist
Herod
God
Peter
Augustine
James
Zebedee
Jesus Christ
Kind Act by Taxi Driver In Los Angeles Inspires School Runs
A Los Angeles taxi driver stopped for a frightened six year old girl who was lost on a busy street. He gave her a ride home without payment. Grateful parents rewarded him and arranged daily rides for other children, spreading to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Hudson's Bay to Focus on Northern Game Conservation
Ralph Parsons, fur trade commissioner for Hudsons Bay Company, announced plans to push for 1938 conservation measures. The firm aims to back government proposals to create large preserves granting exclusive hunting and trapping privileges to Indians, Eskimos, and mixed-ancestry communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's Bay Company
Ralph Parsons
Company
Fur Trade
Railroads test end-to-end radio on freight runs
Pennsylvania Railroad conducted a 30 mile Philadelphia to Paoli freight trial using wireless telephone like sets on a 30 car train. Officials announced plans to extend the system across the network, replacing traditional whistle signals with radio communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Paoli
Hore-Belisha jokes on marriage and army cooks at Aldershot
Mr Hore-Belisha the British War Minister joked that his exacting cooking standards prevent marriage. He spoke to army cooks at an Aldershot exhibition where medals were presented. The World War bully beef is now banished from Atkin’s cookery and his dinner includes fifty puddings with French names and greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hore-Belisha
Aldershot
Thomas Atkins
Aerial signpost near King's Langley towers over meadows
More than 150 tons of concrete form Britain's largest aerial signpost at Ovaline Dairy Farm in King's Langley Hertfordshire. The circle spans 200 feet in diameter and bears the message To Croydon 27 Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
King’s Langley
Herts
Croydon
Bamboo Grows From Tropics to Andean Snowline
A report notes bamboo thrives from tropical Asia to South America reaching the snowline of the Andes. It highlights the plant’s adaptability across climates and elevations, noting widespread cultivation and resilient growth.
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Tropical
Asia
Andes
South America
It Is Useless to Be Good Unless You Are Good for Something
A concise life motto noting that virtue is meaningful only when it serves a purpose. The quotation emphasizes practical value in moral effort.
Nawab of Bahawalpur Ends London Visit With Grandeur
The Nawab of Bahawalpur, ruler of 1 000 000 Punjab Mohammedans, departed London after a lavish stay. Ten crates and fifty tons of luggage accompanied him, including a limousine with gold fittings and a palace safe. He reportedly spent about 150000 dollars on the visit, buying gold plated radios, grand pianos, a collapsible boat, and modern furniture for himself and his servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bahawalpur
England
Pioneers of Fingerprint Identification
Two pioneers, Sir Francis Galton of England and Sir William Herschel of India, helped introduce fingerprinting for identification. Herschel aimed to fingerprint members of the Hugh courts, while Galton sought fingerprinting for Chinese immigrants.
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Sir Francis Galton
England
Sir William Herschel
India
Herschel
Hugh Courts
Galton
Multilingual Freshman Irene Propheta At Hunter College
Irene Propheta an 18 year old freshman at Hunter College New York came to the United States from Poland three years ago She speaks Polish Ukrainian Czech and English and understands Russian She graduated with honors from Theodore Roosevelt High School last June and lives with the sisters of Our Lady's Institute in the Bronx earning room and board by house work
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Irene Propheta
Hunter College
New York
United States
Poland
Miss Propheta
America
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Sisters of Our Lady's Institute
The
Bronx
Cork From Potato Peel, Berlin Expert Says
Dr Hans Mayer of the Research Institute in Berlin predicts near future use of potato peel as cork. He describes a chemical treatment that converts peel into cork like material and notes its potential to stopper bottles including wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Mayer
Berlin
Mayer
Southampton Dock Claims World Largest Berthing Capacity
The dock at Southampton England is described as the largest in the world and capable of berthing eight of the world s largest vessels simultaneously.
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Southampton
England
Colorful cotton frock pattern by Anne Adams
A sewing pattern notice describes Pattern 4681 for a loose coat-frock with panels that slim the wearer. It suggests fabrics such as percale, chambray, or broadcloth with ric rac trim, lists sizes 34 through 48, and notes fabric and ricrac yardage plus step by step instructions. Send 20 cents and address details to the Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Ricrac
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Cancer of the lip and mouth dangers and signs
An essay warns that mouth cancer results from irritation and habits such as tobacco use and poor dental care. It notes higher risk in men, cites betel nut chewing in Asia, and lists early signs like white spots and nonhealing sores. A patient story highlights radium treatment preventing recurrence. Next article: Cancer of the Skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Philippines
Feitorial Note on Dr McCullough Cancer Articles Request
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health Learner of Canada at 105 Friend Street Toronto Ontario.
Chess by Mail Sparks Widespread Interest in Canada and Beyond
The hobby draws thousands in Canada the United States and elsewhere to a mentally stimulating affordable pastime. Saskatchewan leads per capita chess players while Toronto clubs enable over 7000 boys under 16 to learn the game. A Western Canada initiative pairs 1000 players with American opponents in a seven month series, with H W Jordan coordinating matches and playing many correspondence games himself.
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Canada
United States
Saskatchewan
Toronto
Western Canada
H. W. Jordon Hochelaga
Moose Jaw
Sask
Mr. Jordan
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Fin Flon
Caulfield
Haskin
Tom Creighton
Lake Bottom
League Health
DR. J. W. S. Mscullough
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