World Happenings Briefly Told
A new air mail route opened from Prince George to Ger mansen Landing in northern British Columbia. The Australian House of Representatives passed a national insurance bill on third reading by a 23 to 28 vote. The Duke of Gloucester opened the 16th international Red Cross conference in London appealing for aid to war victims. Pilot Officer Colin W. E. Milburn of Prince George BC, at Brize Norton, died when his plane crashed near Filkins. Grain shortages and adverse conditions tied up vessels on the upper Great Lakes. Seven of nine provincial bodies approved forming medical organizations within the Canadian Medical Association at Halifax. A monument to Jews who died with Allied armies in the Great War was inaugurated at Donaumont, France. Espionage trials of about 195 Spanish officials began in Madrid. A livestock marketing investigation was requested in the House of Commons by Harry Leader and supported by R. B. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin W. E. Milburn
Prince George
B.C
Brize Norton Aviation School
Carterton
Oxford
Filkins
Lakehead
Upper
Great Lakes
Canadian Medical Association
National Society
Halifax
Donaumont
France
Naval
Cesar Campinchi
Bombing Horrors Warn of Global Destruction Threat
The London Spectator warns that China and Spain face modern aerial warfare that threatens all, arguing that equal strength nations could unleash catastrophic violence. The piece condemns European civilization for allowing such crimes and predicts inevitable consequences if unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Spain
Europe
London Spectator
Britain says US to propose disarmament steps
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that the United States government had intimated it would make definite proposals to halt the arms race. Asked by Arthur Henderson if Britain would join, Chamberlain said the US suggested an attempt and he would not elaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
House of Commons
United States
Arthur Henderson
Labor
Great Britain
The Pas Reports Low Crime Since 1929
Chief Constable M. Coghill of The Pas credits the town’s isolation from major centres and its 3,700 residents for keeping crime at a low level. He spoke at the annual meeting of Canada’s Chief Constables Association in Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Manitoba
Co. M. Coghill
Manitoba Provincial Police
Coghill
Chief Constables Association of Canada
Edmonton
Pottery Vessels Recovered From Hetepheres Tomb
Boston Museum of Fine Arts unveils 138 pottery vessels unearthed from the tomb of Queen Hetepheres mother of Pharaoh Cheops dating back about five millennia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Cheops
Hetepheres
Welfare Workers Shortage Warns Canadian Council Official
Miss Marjorie Bradford of Ottawa, assistant to the director of the Canadian Welfare Council, told Vancouver's sixth Dominion conference on social work that Canada’s social services face an acute staffing crisis. She urged continuous supply of trained, capable workers and blamed the shortage on rapid program changes, calling for action by training schools, agencies, and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Bradford
Ottawa
Canadian Welfare Council
Dominion Conference On Social Work
Vancouver
Canada
Mountie Draws Crowd at Canada House in London
Mounties in England Lance-Corporal Norman George McDowell of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stood at the door of Canada House in London for the first time to greet a large crowd seeking autographs and photographs. London’s reception was enthusiastic as he has spent seven of the last 11 years above the Arctic Circle. The London Evening News ran two pictures of Corporal McDowell and his wife with the headline A Mountie Exchanges Lonely Yukon for Canada House Job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman George McDowell
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canada House
London
Arctic Circle
London Evening News
Corporal McDowell
Yukon
Doubly Useful Pattern for Juniors by Anne Adams
Anne Adams Pattern 4604 adapts to a frisky daytime dress or a long skirt for summer events. Uses inexpensive cottons or sheer fabrics, easy gore construction, lace trim. Sizes 6 to 14 with step by step instructions. send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Destruction of the Great Library at Alexandria
The Alexandrian library housed more than 50,000 papyrus manuscripts and was destroyed by fire during Julius Caesar's era. The claim that it contained no books is contradicted by the extensive manuscript collection reported in ancient sources.
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Julius Caesar
World snakes count shows 2500 species with 200 venomous
A global survey notes roughly 2,500 snake species exist and about 200 species are poisonous. The finding highlights the range of diversity among serpents and the relative rarity of venomous varieties.
Employment Rise in England Catering Sector Surpasses 426000
More than 426000 people are employed in England's catering industry according to the latest figures. The data highlight steady demand across restaurants hotels and related services with ongoing job creation amid consumer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Youth Hostels Invade Canada Boost for Outdoor Travel
Canada sees growing momentum for the Youth Hostels Association as it expands from Alberta to Banff National Park. The movement founded in Europe in 1911 promotes affordable hiking and cycling, aims to unfurl international links, and pledges to keep countryside unmarred. Canadian growth includes a dozen hostels with hundreds of members and rapid plans from the Maritimes to British Columbia.
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Canada
Youth Hostels Association
Europe
North America
England
United States
Alberta
E. P. Ranch
Banff
Banff National Park
International Youth Hostels Association
Maritimes
British Columbia
Mrs Millward Named Representative British Housewife
Mansfield miner’s wife Mrs F M Millward, chosen from 5000 candidates, is praised for 21 years of marriage six children budgeting and balanced interests. Comments from Dr Dobbin Crawford and MP Robert Boothby offer opposing marriage ideas, with focus on compatibility and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Millward
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
British Legion
Millward
Dobbin Crawford
Liverpool
M. M. Bear
The
Wayfarer Guild
Robert Boothby
Aberdeen
Sir Hubert Wilkins Plans July 1939 North Pole Submarine Expedition
Sir Hubert Wilkins, the British explorer, announced he expects to depart in July 1939 on a submarine expedition to the North Pole. He arrived from England where the $125,000 ice breaking submarine is under construction and said his party will total seven people including himself. The voyage will begin at Spitzbergen, Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hubert Wilkins
North Pole
Sir Hubert
England
Spitzbergen
Norway
Seasickness tip from a Scot Doctor exchange
A terse village exchange features a Scot doctor advising a humorous remedy for seasickness. The physician suggests holding a sixpence between the teeth as a countermeasure, reflecting period humor and practical folklore.
Banana production in Formosa surges since 1921
Banana output in Formosa or Chosen rose from 52 000 tons in 1921 to more than 160 000 tons today. The statistic reflects a substantial expansion in the island’s fruit industry and agricultural gains.
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Formosa
Chosen
Europe Favors American Corn Over Wheat
European buyers show strong demand for American corn while wheat demand remains softer. Trade sources note buyers seek corn due to feed needs and price advantages, with supplies from the United States robust as markets monitor weather and harvest progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rajah of Bamra Plans Buckingham Palace Style Palace
The 24 year old Rajah of Bamra in England outlines a marble palace in his Indian state costing at least £2,000,000 with automatic lights, illuminated fountains, two onyx pools, and luxe interiors. He tours London with Prime Minister A K Bose learning to dance and shopping, aiming to mimic Buckingham Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamra
Sunday Dispatch
London
Buckingham Palace
A. K. Bose
Street Vendors Sell Syrup Crabs Instead of Lollipops
Chinese street merchants offer syrup covered crab apples skewered on a willow stick replacing the American traditional lollipop. The vivid contrast highlights cultural tastes and novelty treats seen by passersby.
Moses to Joshua successor and the cross of Jordan
The lesson outlines Moses naming Joshua as his successor, his Spirit filled leadership, and the crossing of the Jordan into Canaan. It covers Jericho’s siege, Ai’s initial setback and later victory, Gilgal memorials, and Joshua’s farewell exhortations urging Israel to serve the Lord. It emphasizes dependence on Jehovah and the blessings of obedience.
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Moses
Joshua
God
Jordan
Canaan
Allegance
Jehovah
Gilgal
Jericho
Abraham
F. W. Norwood
Skin bleaching use for cucumber juice and rind
The juice and rind of the cucumber can be used as a skin bleaching agent. It suggests a natural cosmetic application leveraging cucumber components for complexion lightening.
True Stories of Chemistry in Everyday Life
A chemist explains how cellulose transforms daily life with thousands of uses. From rayon and acetate films to safety glass and car interiors, cellulose derivatives power textiles, plastics, coatings, papers, and even the sponge in your wash.
Editorial note on Dr McCullough cancer articles request
Readers are advised they can obtain the full set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to the Health League of Canada at 103 Bond Street in Toronto Ontario. The notice invites subscribers to request the complete series from the publisher.
Variety Of Suggestions From Noted Figures
Sophie Kerr cites a Bengal lancer guide to breathing for sleep and drowsiness. Harrison Cady imagines a tranquil midsummer scene to induce rest while Kitty Carlisle recalls singing old songs to drift to sleep. Anthony Fiala notes off bed exercise until tired during his Brazil trip with Roosevelt.
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Sophie Kerr
Harrison Cady
Kitty Carlisle
Anthony Fiala
Brazil
Theodore Roosevelt
Reader's Digest
Widow repays hospital debt after four years
A Kingston Ontario widow, who saved from her old age pension for four years, has paid off a debt she believed she owed Kingston General Hospital. Her husband died in the hospital in 1934 and staff had written off the account. She offered 65 dollars saved for a ward patient's special service, accepted by Superintendent R. Fraser Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
Kingston
Ont
R. Fraser Armstrong
Armstrong
The Cravat Goose Named From White Side Patches
The London Daily Telegraph notes black-throated Canada geese once common in Cheshire and East Anglia. Introduced over two centuries ago, they are now endowed with the English name cravat goose from white patches on their faces. Winter wanderings hint at migratory instinct with possible flocks arriving from Canada.
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Cheshire
East Anglia
London Daily Telegraph
Canada
Curved Earth Offset Used In Glass Grinding Machines
Engineers at Ford motor works built巨大 machines each 600 feet long to grind safety glass and found earth curvature affected accuracy. A curvature offset of 1/140 inch toward each end was required to keep uniform thickness across the long lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Works
Baldness From Excessive Hair Cutting Warned By Expert
An eminent professor warns that frequent hair cutting weakens the scalp and causes hair to fall out, leading to baldness.
Women Endure Pain More Than Men Says Shoe Clerk
A shoe store clerk asserts that women can tolerate more pain than men. The remark highlights gendered perceptions of tolerance in a casual retail setting.
Dinosaur lifespans and giant apes myths
The article discusses uncertainty about dinosaur lifespans while noting speculative claims that giant apes could have lived up to 500 years. It explores the challenge of establishing ancient life expectancies and the speculative nature of extraordinary longevity in prehistoric creatures.
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Germansen Landing
House of Representatives
Duke of Gloucester
International Red Cross
Madrid
Harry Leader
Lib
Portage la Prairie
R. B. Bennett
Canadian Council
Mounties
Columbia
Miner
Hubert Wilkins
Rajah
India
Deoga
Imperial Airways
Croydon
Holland
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
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