World Happenings Briefly Told
Sweden marks Gustav IIs twentieth birthday by creating a national fund to fight infantile paralysis. A slow spread of undulant fever is seen as a major U S disease threat. British Columbia reports record forest revenues of 3 446 271 in the year, per Lands Minister A Wells Gray. Malcolm MacDonald says Britain may send more troops to Palestine to keep order. An armed bandit robs Miss Mabel Berry at Palais Royale Toronto of 350. E H Temme retires after 20 years in swimming and water polo. Don McLeod of Winnipeg claims a long distance record for model aircraft flight Winnipeg Starbuck run covers 35 miles. Canadian Tuberculosis Association reports Christmas seal sales up 13 percent to 155000. Manitoba moves to disfranchise relief recipients after two years of aid, urged by W C McKinnell before western district municipal gathering.
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United States
British Columbia
A. Wells Gray
Malcolm MacDonald
House of Commons
Palestine
Mabel Berry
Palais Royale
Toronto
France
England
E. H. Temme
Don McLeod
Winnipeg
Starbuck
Man
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
London
Ont
Canada
W. C. McKinnell
Manitoba
Western District Union of
Hawker Hurricane Joins Frontline Service At Record Pace
Britain introduces the Hawker Hurricane as the fleet’s fastest fighting machine. It reportedly reaches 300 to 335 mph with a 700 mile range and six Browning guns. Climb to 15 000 feet in six minutes and 30 000 feet before climb rate halves. Weighing 21 tons, the aircraft carries undercarriage retracted for flight and has semi secret status prior to public display on Empire Air Day.
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Britain
Edinburgh
Air Ministry
Toronto Telegram
Man Eats Ed Editorial Cake To Honor Roosevelt
Robert Jones, admirer of President Roosevelt, ate a cake baked from the first Dallas Journal editorial praising Roosevelt in front of friends including Lynn Landrum. The event followed Jones’ pledge to consume the page of favorable commentary.
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Roosevelt
Robert Jones
Dallas
Dallas Journal
Jones
Lynn Landrum
Get Rid Of Flies A Call For Clean Up And Prevention
The article urges thorough cleanup to remove fly breeding sites and to screen windows and doors. It highlights that flies threaten all households from babies to workers and promotes Wilson's Fly Pads as a quick kill method during fly season.
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Wilson
Cape Frocks Are Slimlining
Fashion note from Anne Adams promotes dress patterns with cape options that slim the figure through center bodice shaping. Pattern 4830 offered in sizes 34 to 48 uses self fabric capes or short sleeves, with illustrated sewing steps and a price of twenty cents. Send size name address and pattern number to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Personal Items Bought With Treaty Money
Indians spent treaty funds on personal adornments. Women bought bobby pins rings bright handkerchiefs cheap eye glasses and fingernail polish. Men purchased silk socks neckties and rubber coverings for their moccasins.
Post Office denies mail to Canadians and groups
In the twelve months ending May 31 instructions were issued withdrawing mailing privileges in Canada from about 1,450 individuals and 50 organizations. Hon. W. D. Euler, Acting Postmaster General, stated this in reply to a House of Commons question.
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Post Office
Canada
W. D. Euler
House of Commons
Birth Ratios Favor Boys by About Six Male Births per Hundred
The article notes a global pattern where roughly 106 boys are born for every 100 girls, indicating a persistent male birth excess. It mentions that the specific ratio may vary by region and over time.
Motor Accidents Appaling 106,000 Lives Lost In United States In 1937
The National Safety Council reports 106000 lives lost to accidents in 1937, over twice the war toll, with 9900000 injuries and 3600000000 dollars in costs. Motor vehicle crashes caused 39500 deaths and 1360000 injuries, costing 1700000000 dollars.
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United States
National Safety Council
Italian-born Caesar Gerard leaves estate to United States in Newark will
Caesar Gerard, 57, a native of Italy, directed in his will filed for probate in Newark New Jersey that his entire estate valued at about 16600 dollars should go to the United States of America. He kept money in the country since making it here.
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Caesar Gerard
Newark
New Jersey
United States of America
Gerard
Italy
England Sees 15000 Trailers Planned for Summer Holiday Trail
About 15 000 trailers to accommodate over 50 000 people are expected to hit the holiday trail in England this summer, signaling a busy season for travel by trailer and camping communities across the country.
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England
American Aviator Pangborn Hospitalized After Heave
Clyde Pangborn, the American aviator working in England for Sir Cunliffe Owen at Canadian Car & Foundry’s British unit, tried to lift a car with four laborers. He demonstrated American technique, strained his Achilles tendon, and now wears a cane while recovering in hospital.
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Clyde Pangborn
England
Sir Cunliffe Owen
Canadian Car & Foundry
Pangborn
America
Reaping Gold Finds Hidden 30 Year Old Treasure
Samuel Camilli of Uniontown Pennsylvania planted tomatoes and found three $20 gold coins while digging. Locals recall a house on the site burned thirty years ago and about $3,000 in gold and paper money was lost in the blaze.
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Samuel Camilli
Uniontown
Transparent cellulose film and its wide rise in use
The article traces the rapid adoption of transparent cellulose film or cellophane, from Brandenberger’s process to widespread wrapping use. It notes moistureproofing as a key breakthrough, extending freshness of cigars, bakery products, meats, and fruits, and cites diverse applications from fabrics and theatre to medicine and farming protections.
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Brandenberger
France
Canada
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text Mark 16
Devotional reading and lesson focus on Mark 16 1 8 14 16 and 19 10 with cited verses. The passage notes the disciples preaching everywhere the Lord working with them and references Psalm 16 1 2 7 11 as devotional support.
He Is Risen and The Great Commission
A sermon reflection on Mark 16 and the Easter story notes the women at the tomb discovering the risen Jesus, the empty tomb, and the commission to preach the gospel to all nations. It emphasizes returning to the source of Christ’s victory and the call to spread the message.
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Mary Magdalene
Mary
James
Salome
Jesus
Peter
John
Galilee
Matthew
Luke
Christ
Silicosis Risk in South Wales and Mining Dust Study
Research warns high silicosis rates among underground anthracite workers in South Wales and UK, with 4.2 percent in anthracite and 1.3 percent in South Wales mines. Dr. David Jones notes 889 certificates in six years among 21,333 workers, urging reduced explosives and respirator use. Alberta mining study suggests aluminum dust spray may neutralize silica dust in Porcupine, Ontario.
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South Wales
Canada
United Kingdom
David Jones
University College
Cardiff
South Wales Institute of Engineering
Jones
McIntyre
Porcupine
Ont
Banting Institute
Toronto
German Scientists Extract Helium From Air Process
Dr. Siedler, a German gas expert, reports a perfected method to extract helium from the air. He told a congress of German scientists that non inflammable helium is needed for safe operation of dirigibles and that the United States holds a practical world monopoly on natural helium production.
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Siedler
Germany
United States
Public needs in Windsor services praised and criticized
The Windsor Star argues that a true public requires trust in streetcar telephone gas and railroad services though residents often critique each. The piece stresses the balance between relying on public services and voicing constructive criticism.
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The
Windsor, Ont., Star
Ancient Egyptian Funeral Wreaths Reveal 20 Flower Species
Botanists studying ancient Egyptian wreaths identify no less than 20 flower species present in the funeral garlands of that era. The find highlights diverse horticulture and symbolic plant use in burial rites.
Tested Orange Tapioca Desserts from Katharine Baker
Two easy desserts using oranges and tapioca. First mixes quick cooking tapioca sugar salt milk egg yolk and orange extract with fresh orange segments to form a smooth orange tapioca parfait. The second blends water tapioca sugar salt and orange juice to a thick pudding then folds in orange rind and whipped cream for sherbet glasses garnish. Serves 8 and 6 respectively.
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Spain
United States
Palestine
Orient
Historic Sites honor Canada’s past through memory work
The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, meeting in Ottawa, highlights decades of marking decisive events. It notes 256 tablets or monuments and 18 new site markings in 1937, with about a hundred more worthy of recognition. The piece stresses quiet, ongoing remembrance to inspire future generations.
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Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Winnipeg Free Press
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Sweden
Gustav
Bournemouth
Eng
Politiken
Copenhagen
Photo
Canadian Industries Limited
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
Katharine Baker
Chantilly
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