World Happenings Briefly Told
Death in Quebec of Senator Emile Fortin reduces Conservative majority in the Senate to 27. Montreal marks 294th birthday with wreaths at Maisonneuve monument. German editors must prove Aryan ancestry to 1800 under new regulations. Emden crew honors Canadian war dead in Montreal area cemeteries. Ethiopia’s delegate reports Haile Selassie may retreat to Vevey after villa inspection. Mount Allison University grads include Helen Winifred Baines and Frederick White Matthews. Edmonton Bulletin discusses Philippe Roy as possible Alberta lieutenant governor. Canadian Teachers Federation to meet in Saskatoon August 3–7. announcement by J H Sturdy.
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Quebec
Emile Fortin
Montreal
Maisonneuve
Place d’ Armes Square
Emden
Canada
Mount Royal
Cote Des Neiges
Haile Selassie
Vevey
Switzerland
Wold de Mariam
Ethiopia
Geneva
Mount Allison University
Truro
N.S
Helen Winifred Baines
Battleford
Sask
Frederick White Matthews
Leney
Edmonton Bulletin
Philippe Roy
Edmonton
France
Alberta
Saskatoon
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
J. H. Sturdy
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Group
Red Wolf Of The Forest Fire Prevention Drive In Canada
Canada launches a nationwide effort to prevent forest fires with 500 rangers patrolling the line of fire. Public education targets 91 percent of fires caused by human actions such as matches tobacco and cooking fires. An Australian expedition funds marine life study along the Great Barrier Reef extending 1,200 miles off Queensland.
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Canada
Dominion
Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Queensland
Englishman Unveils Electric Megaphone for Rowing Crews
An English inventor develops a battery powered megaphone with an amplified mouthpiece designed for coaches of rowing crews. The device aims to project coaching commands clearly across windy river courses.
Extremes in Old Times Viewed as Less Intense
A reflection notes that people in historic eras pursued drastic actions, yet those extremes appear milder compared with today, suggesting a shift in behavior and social boundaries over time.
Armless McAllen boy wins San Antonio tap dancing contest
The armless boy wonder of McAllen Texas won first prize in a tap dancing contest in San Antonio. Despite losing both arms to a train wreck 18 years ago he moves with skill and independence rescuing four people from drowning and earning praise as an able swimmer and wrestler.
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Supe Barate
McAllen
Tex
San Antonio
Lupe
Moose River Mine Drains Water After Rescue Efforts
Pipelines laid in the old root-hog shaft drain the water from the 141-foot level where Dr. D. E. Robertson and Alfred Scadding were rescued by Nova Scotia miners. Deputy minister Norman McKenzie and Felix Henderson descended the Reynolds shaft to assess and reopen the mine. Henderson hopes to operate the mine soon despite hazardous tunnels.
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Moose River
D. E. Robertson
Alfred Scadding
Nova Scotia
Norman McKenzie
Felix Henderson
Reynolds
Henderson
Draeger
Marconi therapy touted as fatigue cure in Rome
Senator Marconi claims short wave wireless rays cure fatigue and revitalize energy. He describes using safe instruments on his body while tired from work and says the treatment does him a lot of good.
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Marconi
Rome
Miniature Violin Crafted by Max Lang of Raymore Sask
A tiny violin weighing under two ounces was completed by Max Lang of Raymore Saskatchewan. The model including its case weighs 145 grains by itself and one and three quarter ounces in the case.
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Max Lang
Raymore, Sask
England Moves to Abolish Night Auto Speed Limits
A regional movement in England pushes to end automatic speed limits during night hours. Advocates argue it boosts efficiency and road use, while opponents warn of increased crash risk and safety concerns for vulnerable travelers. Local officials weigh policy implications and public reaction.
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England
Catapulting Lifeboat Aims to Replace Ship Davits
Inventor Menotti Nanni demonstrates a 30 foot automatic lifeboat using a carbon dioxide propelled catapult. He predicts tests from the George Washington Bridge and the top deck of the largest steamship, claiming the device could render traditional davits obsolete and improve escape safety in fires or other emergencies.
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Menotti Nanni
George Washington Bridge
Nanni
New York
Pension Applications Backlog Seen in Travelling Quorums
Mr Justice Fawcett G Taylor told a Commons committee that as of May 1 there were 2600 pension applications awaiting hearings by travelling quorums, down from 4500 a year earlier. He noted diary use for problem cases and that extra commissions may be needed for another year.
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Fawcett G. Taylor
Canadian Pension Commission
House of Commons
Justice Taylor
Ottawa
Exclusive Horse Parking Placed On Main Street
In Bothwell Ontario the town council opened a parking space off Main Street reserved for horses and buggies only with motor cars barred. Railway earnings in France are reported as 11 percent lower than a year ago.
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Bothwell
Ont
Main Street
France
Crochet Beret and Bag Pattern Set for Summer
Pattern 5597 offers complete instruction for a matched beret and bag with decorative rib puff stitches and open stitch spaces. Includes illustration and stitch list with materials. send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. No Alice Brooks pattern book published.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertises Aids
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills to "wake up your liver bile" and restore digestion. It claims the pills stimulate bile flow, relieve constipation, and improve overall well being without calomel or mercury, urging readers to ask by name.
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Carter
Soviet Russia Tops World Wheat Output Surpasses US
London based imperial economic committee reports Soviet Russia has become the largest producer of wheat oats and barley, based on the 1928 35 grain crop period. The August 1 1936 world wheat carryover is seen dropping to about 17 million tons from 31 million in 1934.
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Imperial Economic Committee
London
Russia
United States
Secret investigators probe Lindbergh crime with state aid
The New York Sun reports an undercover group of private detectives led by an operative known as K-4 and including Harold Co. Keyes continue the Lindbergh kidnapping probe with possible New Jersey Governor Hoffman’s knowledge. They searched Centre Pond near Becket Massachusetts on April 1 for a little black bag tied to Dr. John F. Condon.
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The
New York Sun
Hoffman
New Jersey
the Sun
K-4
Harold Co. Keyes
United States Secret Service
Centre Pond
Becket
Mass
Sun
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John F. Condon
Jassie
Flax Production in Canada Reaches 6200 Acres in 1935
Dominion Experimental Farms report 1935 flax area 6 200 acres for fibre purposes in Canada. Production includes seed 37 200 bushels fibre 90 000 pounds and tow 5 950 tons. Total production value estimated at 321 250 dollars.
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Canada
Dominion Experimental Farms
Frogs in Mexican Tropics Climb Trees Burrow and Fly
Amphibians in Mexican tropical forests exhibit unusual behavior by climbing trees burrowing in leaf litter and attempting aerial movement. Researchers note species adapted to diverse microhabitats and seasonal changes within these humid habitats.
Jaw muscles Exert Nearly a Quarter Ton Force
Report notes the eight jaw muscles generate about 250 pounds of bite force. Experts describe the strong action as a legacy of strong chewing muscles and note measuring methods used to estimate bite strength.
New Kinship at the Passover The Lord's Supper
The Sunday School lesson centers on Luke 22 14 38 and the institution of the Lord s Supper at the Passover. Jesus presides as head of a new family formed by those who do the will of God. He offers the bread and cup symbolizing his body and blood and a new covenant, linking old deliverance to the coming kingdom.
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Jesus
Campbell Morgan
Luke
A. E. Garvie
Vimy Pilgrimage Plans for Canadian Legion Members
Several thousand Canadian legionaires plan a Vimy Ridge pilgrimage in July to witness the unveiling of Canada's national war memorial. Brigadier General Alex Ross accepted the invitation from the French Government to be guests for five days after the ceremony. The French offer to transport pilgrims from August 1 to August 6 is under review, with about 6,000 Canadians expected to attend.
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Vimy Ridge
Canada
Alex Ross
Dominion
Canadian Legion
O. D. Skelton
England
France
Vimy
Britain tops 90000 earners with six-figure incomes
Great Britain reports about 90,000 individuals earning over 10 000 dollars annually. The figure highlights rising wealth concentration and reflects postwar economic trends.
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Great Britain
Window Box Gardening Tips For Small Spaces
A guide on growing vibrant flowers in window boxes and hanging pots with rich soil deep boxes, daily watering, drainage layers, and manure topping. It advises plant choices like Nasturtiums Lobelia and Petunias, plus care for tender vegetables and frequent cultivation to speed growth and conserve moisture.
Geography Matters in a Family’s Travel Limited Life
A father defends his son’s geography backwardness citing lack of funds for travel. The teacher’s remark contrasts with financial hardship, highlighting barriers to experiential learning and the impact on student growth in a constrained household.
Dogs speak louder than some men in certain moments
The line notes that dogs communicate clearly while some men fail to express themselves, highlighting contrast between canine expressiveness and human ambiguity.
World wood consumption exceeds annual growth by half
The article notes that global wood consumption each year is 50 percent higher than the amount produced, implying a significant deficit in sustainable wood yield. This detail highlights the imbalance between use and regrowth.
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