World Happenings Briefly Told
The Cambridge university library will open by the King on Oct 22 costing 2,500,000. An ancient monument near Ramsey Isle of Man has been uncovered by archaeologists. Chicago scientists announced a method to produce liquid copper after eight years of work. An avenue of maple trees in Bloemfontein commemorates Canadian Boer War victims. Dr J S Foster of McGill was elected to the Royal Society. Alberta’s Air Pilots Engineers and Navigators Association was incorporated. Britain plans further air base development in the Far East with over 5,000,000 to upgrade Singapore base.
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Chicago
Bloemfontein
South Africa
England
J. S. Foster
McGill University
Montreal
Royal Society of London
Air Pilots, Engineers and Navigators’ Association of Alberta
Great Britain
Far East
Singapore
Winnipeg woman wins Schwengers cup in international women anglers event
Mrs. Esther McMorran of Winnipeg captured the Schwengers cup for the largest salmon landed in the annual Victoria and Saanich Inlet Anglers Association contest. She landed a 26 pound salmon on a visit to Victoria and also earned the bronze button. The competition runs March 1 to February 28 each year.
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Canada
United States
British Isles
Esther McMorran
Broadway
Winnipeg
Victoria and Saanich Inlet
W. J. Halliday
McMorran
Victoria
Association
Peter Freed From Prison Through Earnest Prayer
A March devotional passage recounts Herod Agrippa I persecuting Jerusalem church leaders, James beheaded and Peter imprisoned. The church prays earnestly, and that night an angel frees Peter, guiding him past guards and gates, until he realizes God delivered him.
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James
Peter
Herod Agrippa L
Herod the Great
Jerusalem
Herod
Josephus
Soldier Settlers' Union of Alberta elects leaders in Edmonton
Col W Rodger Gibbons was elected president at a recent Edmonton conference. Delegates from Alberta locals attended as discussion centered on private bill relief for soldier settlers and cancelling interest on settlement lands. Officers elected include J E Hammond vice president and J E Orn secretary treasurer, with an executive linked to Lloydminster. Fire prevention expert notes ladders reduce farm fire loss. ladders aid roof access and chimney checks.
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Col. W. Rodger
Gibbons
Soldier Settlers’ Union of Alberta
Edmonton
J. E. Hammond
Westlock
J. E. Orn
Miller
William Barker
Lacombe
N. Jackson
Brightview
E. T. Neff
Leduc
Lloydminster
Major Packman
R. T. Stewart
Soldier Settlers’ Union
Get rid of the crows in Ontario forests
Jack Miner argues crows have multiplied due to human impact and poison traps. He details historical raven decline, fur market influence, poisoning dangers, and the effect on other birds. Miner cites personal fox and raven observations, and notes reforestation near his home increasing mourning dove nests.
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Earth
Jack Miner
Ontario Forestry Department
Faster relief for colds with aspirin treatment advised
Scientists promote a quick, safe cold remedy using Aspirin for fast relief. The guide recommends taking Aspirin with water every 2 to 4 hours the first day, using the gargle for throat soreness, and ensuring the Bayer brand is present on cross marked tablets made in Canada.
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Russel Ward
Hilton Beach
Ont
Canada
Bayer
Bayer Company, Limited
Doves In A Southern Ontario Sanctuary Attract Birds
In a southern Ontario discussion a speaker argues for protecting a dove sanctuary from crows and hawks, noting doves nest repeatedly, sometimes five to eight workers harvest tile nearby, and other birds like robins also use the spot. The piece reflects a biblical view of dominion and protection of birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
W. E. Saunders
London
Luxurious Moscow Subways Open to Public
Moscow opened its marble faced luxury subway system at the end of February with all stations featuring surface vestibules and distinctive architectural design.
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Moscow
Husband and Wife Quip Over Velvet Mouse Color
A humorous exchange has a wife asking about matching velvet and a husband replying she forgot to provide the mouse, highlighting a playful domestic moment. The two exchange lighthearted lines reflecting domestic life and wordplay.
One Dish Winter Meal Adopted Across Germany
Authorities fixed a nationwide one dish winter menu for all homes and establishments replacing the Sunday dinner. Households could choose boiled peas and meat, macaroni and beef, or mixed vegetables and meat served in a single pot. Storm troops collected funds from housewives saving twelve cents per person, part of a Nazi Winter Relief Campaign that raised over 90 million dollars last winter.
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Germany
Frenchman Succeeds Crossing Garlic With Cabbage
A French experiment blends garlic and cabbage traits aiming to create a new plant hybrid. The motivator is novelty and potential for pest resistance, though practical agricultural use remains uncertain.
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Cambridge
Maughold
Ramsey
Isle of Man
United States Department of Agriculture
Windsor
Chatham
Quebec
Henry Ford
Sas Oes
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Imanitoba
Dominion
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