World Happenings Briefly Told
Lord Stanley died last year leaving an estate valued at about 10 386 356 dollars. Robert Cruickshank ends six-year isolation at Great Whale river and says it feels good to be back in civilization. Belgian Congo arrests in a vast gold theft conspiracy involving black workers and white traders are expected. Wang Ching Wei survived a Chinese gunmen attack as Premier Wang escaped. David Walter Davison, 53, longtime warden of Wainwright National Park, dies in Edmonton after a three-month illness. Hugh Russell, 70, who copied the entire Bible by hand, dies in Montreal after 25 years of work. Alberta legislature limits debate time to 40 minutes except for certain officials. Foreign firms in Canada must keep records for income tax in the Dominion. Hermann Leopoldi kisses the ground on arrival in the United States after nine months in concentration camps. Gibraltar disarms old batteries for anti-aircraft defense as a new defense force is created.
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Robert Cruickshank
Hudson's Bay Company
Great Whale River
Belgian Congo
Wang Ching-Wei
Wang
David Walter Davison
Wainwright National Park
Edmonton
Canada
Dominion
Department of National Revenue
Hermann Leopoldi
United States
Leopoldi
Gibraltar
Rust Resistant Wheat To Be Distributed To Farmers
Indian Head Sask experimental farm develops rust resistant wheat No 975 with a good head and about 40 bushels per acre. Distribution at four bushels per applicant to build seed stock, while supply lasts. New rust resistant oats also being distributed in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Head
Sask
J. G. Gardiner
House of Commons
Gardiner
Canada
Copper rust removal and polishing guidance
Liquid ammonia removes rust from copper and should be followed by a thorough polish with a reputable copper polish. Japan was the only large country to increase its use of American cotton last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
What We Drink The Microcosm Of A Drop Of Water
Dr George Roemmert demonstrates what happens invisibly in a single water drop using a microvivarium. Aerosol inhabitants enlarge to rabbit size on a five foot screen revealing tiny organisms with lighting plants, tentacles and spines. The display imagines a hidden cosmos that has existed for ages without harm to mankind.
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George Roemmert
New York Herald Tribune
Canadian iron ore prospects widen in Ontario and Quebec
Geologists at the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy report small local iron ore deposits near Steeprock Lake 135 miles northwest of Port Arthur and possible deposits in northern Quebec. The convention elected B. L. Thorne of Calgary president, succeeding E. A. Collins of Copper Cliff, who was named life member and serves as Copper Cliff mayor.
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Ontario
Steeprock Lake
Port Arthur
Quebec
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Dominion
B. L. Thorne
Calgary
E. A. Collins
Copper Cliff, Ont
Institute
Collins
Copper Cliff
Lawn Establishment and Care in Cool Weather
Gardener guidance on lawn creation and maintenance emphasizes timing with soil fit to work, multiple reshaping and rolling, and double sowing for even seed distribution. It advises use of quality seed, weed removal, annual fertilizer, and careful mowing and rolling to prevent soil compaction and promote a deep green, fine-textured lawn.
Snowplanes eclipse huskies in Saskatchewan dog derby race
The Winnipeg Tribune reports a Northern Saskatchewan charity event where fifteen snowplanes entered a 25 mile race while husky dogs, once essential to northern travel, struggle to compete. Speeds reached about 60 miles per hour. The piece notes snowplanes replacing autos for essential winter work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg Tribune
New Dress Pattern 4040 Offers Chic Spring Style
Anne Adams debuts Pattern 4040 a versatile dress with soft panels and print-and-plain fabric combinations. The design allows one or two fabrics long sleeves or brief button trimmed sleeves and dual belt options. Available in misses and women's sizes. order via Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Fast Skin Relief
A vintage advertisement urges readers to buy Moone's Emerald Oil at drug stores claiming quick relief for eczema dermatitis and skin conditions. It touts strong antiseptic action quick symptoms stop and a non greasy finish with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
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Moone
Sound Education urged for democracy citizenship in Manitoba schools
The Winnipeg board of trade advisory committee on youth training urged Manitoba education to include a sound education for citizenship in a democracy rather than university entry. It noted only about five percent of children enter universities and called for more flexible admission standards. The committee, formed by the board of trade, took two years to complete the curriculum and occupational survey and organized business and labor leaders to help run a Winnipeg vocational school.
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Winnipeg Board of Trade
Manitoba Department of Education
Board of Trade
Winnipeg
Selected Recipes for Lemon Pudding with Milk
Scald milk and whisk with egg yolks corn starch sugar and salt. Return to heat and cook until thickened. Strain and add lemon rind. Serve six portions.
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Benson's
Canada
Chocolate cake with sour cream frosting recipe and a telephones stat
A detailed chocolate cake recipe with steps for sifting flour creaming butter beating eggs and melting chocolate then folding in with water and vanilla. It includes a frosting made from sour cream and walnuts and ends with a note that the world has 35 000 000 telephone subscribers.
Saul the Persecutor Transformed in Damascus
A Sunday school lesson summarizes Saul's dramatic encounter on the road to Damascus, where he is blinded and confronted by Jesus. Ananias is sent to heal and reassure him, leading to baptism and the reception of the Holy Spirit. Paul later reflects on mercy and conversion in his ministry.
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Saul
Philip
Christ
Luke
Jesus
Damascus
God
Ananias
Judas
Tarsus
Paul
Timothy
Moffatt
Jesus Christ Our Lord
Christ Jesus
Air Defence Cadet Corps gains rapid growth in Britain
A civilian started a youth aviation program in Britain last summer with 100 cadets. The Air Defence Cadet Corps now has 64 squadrons across the United Kingdom and new units form daily. The Air Ministry supports the venture and cadets learn aviation, navigation, radio, air photography, and maintenance using engines and fuselages supplied by the ministry. Many cadets proceed to the RAF or other flying branches as they reach the age limit.
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British Isles
Air Defence Cadet Corps
United Kingdom
Air Ministry
R.A.F
Britain
Europe
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Cuban government offers two Canadian orphans two years study
Cesar Ferrer, acting Cuban consul-general in Ottawa, announced two Canadian orphans will study for two years at the Cuban civic military college financed by Cuba. The program invites two youths from each American country, chosen with provincial education departments. A Norfolk laborer who buried a dog alive was banned from dog ownership by the magistrate.
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Cesar Ferrer
Cuba
North
South America
Canada
Norfolk
Eng
Why Burns Kill Many Young Children and Women
The piece cites that about 45 percent of fatal burns occur before age five and that women and girls bear most deaths during earlier ages. It notes higher female mortality from ages four to thirty five, with home accidents and winter timing common, and offers tea as a traditional first aid remedy described as soothing and tannic acid rich.
Readers urged to obtain McCullough cancer articles set
Editorial note invites readers to secure the complete Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont. The notice appears in a local newspaper seeking bulk access for interested readers.
Inheritance Tax Case Over Col Edward Green Estate
Massachusetts, Texas, New York, and Florida fought over taxing Col Edward H R Green estate valued at 36.1 million dollars. The United States Supreme Court resolved the dispute amid states seeking shares, with the federal government already collecting about 17.5 million. Green, born in England in 1869, lived in Texas and later New York City, with homes in South Dartmouth Massachusetts and Star Island, Miami. He pursued varied interests from politics to astronomy and minstrel shows.
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Massachusetts
United States Supreme Court
Edward H. R. Green
Hetty Green
Texas
New York
Florida
England
Green
New York City
Round Hills Farm
Dartmouth
Mass
Star Island
Miami
Supreme Court
Humming Bird Fights Bigger Birds Showcasing Courage
A humming bird is described as one of the game and brave birds, chesting hawks owls and crows with its tiny beak, while larger birds reportedly fear the bold mite in action.
Uniforms and tea supply chains cited in Britain empire notes
The report details annual postman uniform material usage in Britain and its empire. It notes Canada receives most tea from British India Ceylon Java and the United Kingdom, mostly in unprepared form.
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British India
Ceylon
Java
United Kingdom
Canada
Early Mississippi Levees Built in South Louisiana
Local legend says the first levees along the Mississippi were constructed in South Louisiana by women, a notable tale of early community effort and gendered labor.
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Mississippi River
South
Louisiana
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Sore
Dake Bea
Lord Stanley
Hugh Russell
Montreal
Alberta
Tion
Mr. Chamberlain
Russia
Manitoba
London
Tawa
DR. J.W. S. McCullough
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