World Happenings Briefly Told
21,000 home improvement loans repaid by Canadian borrowers. Canadian coal output September 1,112,828 tons vs 1,421,383 in 1937. Dowager Queen Marie of Romania heart enshrined at monastery chapel overlooking the Black Sea. Nazi Danzi g doctors ordered to cease practice by year end. 72-hole pro tournament planned for New York during world’s fair. Degoutte dies at 72 in Charnay France. Vladivostok population up 150 percent since 1926. Olympic ticket demand strong for 1940 Helsinki Games. Japan stops copper coins, uses aluminum saving 900 tons copper for army.
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F. W. Nicolls
Federal Housing Act
Dominion Bureau of Statistica
Marie of
Roumania
Black Sea
New Brunswick
Saint John
Russia
Japan
Vladivostok
Helsingfors
Finland
J. W. Rangall
Canadians to Demobilize From Spanish Loyalist Forces
Mrs Becky Ewen national organiser of the friends of the Mackenzie Papineau Battalion says about 800 Canadians are being demobilized from Spanish Loyalist ranks and will be home by Christmas. The committee seeks 50000 to rehabilitate the men and praises General Franco for calling Canadians the most stubborn fighters in the war in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Ewen
Friends of the Mackenzie Papineau Battalion
Ewen
Franco
Spain
Blind explorer Mrs Alice Adkins Johnson dies in New York
Mrs. Alice Adkins Johnson, blind since age 15, died in New York. A renowned explorer, she learned French German Italian and Spanish through conversation and joined her husband on hazardous scientific expeditions in Europe Asia Africa and Australia. In 1935 she published a verse book Fog Phantoms and Other Poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Adkins Johnson
New York
Roosevelt Honored By Queen's University Inaugural Convo
The article notes President Roosevelt's voice recorded as part of Queen's University histories. An honorary degree was conferred prior to the Thousand Islands Bridge inauguration at Ivy Lea Ontario in August. It also mentions Britain consuming more oranges and bananas while apples fall to a multi year low. Church pews first used in the 15th century after worshippers sat on bare floors.
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Roosevelt
Queen’s University
Universitity
Canada
United States
The
Thousand Islands
Ivy Lea
Ont
Sleepy Alarm Clock Stage Leaves You Worn and Old
The remark describes fatigue after waking and the feeling of aging as the alarm rings, portraying morning routines as exhausting and relentless. The speaker reflects on earned sleep and the toll of early mornings.
Medical detectives trace rare skin diseases in industry
Detectives from the United States Public Health Service described how occupational skin diseases emerge and are identified. They recount butter yellow dye causing wrist strap dermatitis, linked to a jet black finish with a yellow dye, and note many chemicals are harmless alone but irritate skin when combined.
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New York
American College of Surgeons
Louis Schwartz
United States Public Health Service
Schultz
Health Service
Feather Research Institute
Scholarships Offered by Canadian Pacific Railway at McGill
The Canadian Pacific Railway offers two full tuition scholarships at McGill University for apprentices and other male employees under 21 on permanent staff, and for minor sons of employees. Winners chosen by a March April 1939 entrance exam including an English essay and three papers. Full details from F J Curtis and McGill registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill University
Canadian Pacific Railway
D. C. Coleman
Faculty of Arts and Science
Architecture
School of Architecture
Arts
School of Commerce
F. J. Curtis
Windsor Station
Montreal
Heals Burns Without Scar From Yeast Cell Remedy
A chemical product derived from injured yeast cells rapidly heals burns without scarring at charity hospitals. Developed at the Institution Divi in Cincinnati, physicians mix yeast with salt, expose it to UV light, then filter the healing chemical. The treatment also speeds skin growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity
Institution Divi
Cincinnati
Fire temperatures and brass melting point noted
A report explains that burning buildings reach about 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit because brass melts at this heat, and it is typically not melted or only on the verge of melting.
Railroads Struggle to Progress Despite Streamlining Efforts
Railroads push costly efficiency measures yet fail to show overall progress. Officials cite persistent bottlenecks and labor disputes harming schedules and carrier reliability across major lines. Analysts warn continued underperformance risks higher freight costs and reduced market competitiveness.
Pattern 4939 from Anne Adams for girls wardrobes
The Anne Adams three piece pattern 4939 offers teal blue synthetic crepe bolero and jumper with a cotton blouse, plus a cosy wool flannel jumper for cold days. Available in sizes 6 through 16 with yardage details and a 20 cent pattern price, order to the Winnipeg Pattern Dept. Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
New Spray Promises Bigger Flowers in Plant Breeding
A spray combining an oil base with colchicine is applied to buds or young stems to penetrate plant tissues. The method has produced larger blossoms, greener leaves, and stouter fruits across 40 plant species, with seeds from treated areas yielding permanently larger flowers and distinct offspring.
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United States Academy Sciences
Alte
F. Blakeslee
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Station For Experimental
Cold Spring Harbor
New York
Academy
Blakeslee
E. W. Sinnott
H. E. Warmke
Door Found Believed to Lead to Hermit Cell at Westminster Abbey
Lawrence E. Tanner reports during Spring cleaning a window and door near Poets Corner may have opened to a cell once occupied by the Hermit of Westminster. The elder monk is linked to Henry V and the night Henry IV died March 20, 1413, with the hermit credited for guiding the young prince.
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Westminster
Westminster Abbey
Lawrence E. Tanner
Abbey
Mr. Tanner
Tanner
Henry V
Henry IV
Realities Face East and West on Immigration and Farming
The Winnipeg Free Press argues that Eastern business leaders seek immigration while Western agriculture must prosper to attract settlers. It warns against policies that force Western producers to serve other interests and urges Eastern and Western provinces to stop imposing burdens, insisting on practical, shared realities.
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East
Winnipeg Free Press
Dionne quintuplets to learn curtsy etiquette for royal visit
Dr Dafoe announced in New York that the Dionne quintuplets will learn court etiquette including a curtsy in preparation for the king and queen's visit to Callander. The event underscores royal introductions and social protocol for the famous family.
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Callander
Dionne
Rattlesnake Fangs Lie Backward Until Mouth Opens
The fragment describes the rattlesnake’s fangs folded backward within the mouth, ready to deploy when the jaws part. It presents a brief image of the snake’s predatory mechanism without broader context or additional details.
Sunday School Lesson Emble Embe Admonition Theme
Sunday School lesson emphasizes biblical prohibitions and moral contrasts. References include Exodus 20:13 and Matthew 5 21 26, with readings from John 3 15 and Isaiah 11 6 9 to illustrate themes of justice and peace.
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John
Lesson Odus
Matthew
The Sixth Commandment and Christ’s Expansion
The text contrasts the Hebrew word for kill with murder, noting a distinction between unjust killing and self defense or accidents. It explains manslaughter vs murder and cites Christ’s teaching in Matthew 5 21 26 that forbids not only acts but desires that lead to murder.
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Christ
Moses
Women Take to Fishing In Growing Outdoor Trend
Charles Jackson, acting director of the United States Bureau of Fisheries, cites a new report showing 89,000 women and children bought permits for fishing. He notes most fish with husbands or relatives but highlights a rising number pursuing quiet fishing adventures without licenses.
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Charles Jackson
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Milady
Medical science promises bigger wins in future war
The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph reports military medical circles forecast the next war will see major gains in preserving manpower through medicine and surgery. Protection from infection, camp and field health, and faster return of wounded to duty are highlighted, with emphasis on preventive advances.
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Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph
Marking the Nation a Man Named George Spencer
George Spencer of Springdale Virginia travels coast to coast driving a car that prints his name and location on the tire ink. Wells under the rear fender drip ink onto tires creating legible records of his journey.
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George Spencer
Springdale
Virginia
Spencer
Confectionery Factory and Brewery Notes
Snippet shows Mrs. Blogey in a confectionery factory chasing a sweet, while Mrs. Nexboor hopes for a new job in a brewery. The dialogue hints at local work themes and playful banter about employment and sweets.
Poplars Grow Upward While Willows Bend Downward
A fragment notes a distinction in tree growth and animal behavior. It contrasts poplar branches rising toward the sky with willows bending downward, and claims black bears climb trees faster than squirrels.
Bills or notes dated Oct 12 Columbus Day in Arkansas Kansas
On October 12 Columbus Day, bills or notes appear only in Arkansas and Kansas. The text notes regional observance or filings tied to state actions. Local officials reference dates and formal notes tied to state procedures.
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Arkansas
Kansas
Diet and prevention for long life in old age
Dr J W McCullough summarizes Dr C F Martin's Health article urging periodic exams and careful diet to extend healthy life. He cautions against overeating and rapid meals, notes age requires less fuel, and stresses moderation self control and balance in eating and recreation to prevent decline.
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C. F. Martin
Health
Fletcherize
Montreal
Editorial Notice Offers Cancer Article Set by Mail
Readers may obtain the complete collection of Dr. McCullough's cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont. The notice promotes mail order access to the series from a national health group.
Ship’s Cat Saves Crew as Gloucester Schooner Sinks
Rescue off Halifax ends three days adrift after Pioneer crew reaches the burning Pioneer schooner American Banker. Captain Milton leapt with the cat and ship’s sextant into a laundry bag to escape the blaze and the vessel foundered. The cat, bought in Norfolk for a nickel, survived with five crew members. An unidentified passing vessel ignored them hours before rescue.
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New York
Pioneer
American Banker
Hans Miller
Halifax
Milton
Carl Carson
Norfolk
Travel Advice Service Guides Attire For Chicago to New Orleans Trains
The new travel advisory covers daily dress for the Chicago to New Orleans train service. It notes winter blizzards and warm palm tree climate transitions, advising passengers to prepare for rapid weather changes overnight.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Fly pear mace blocks spark new color lure idea
A Pennsylvania inventor creates sticky fly pear mace in red and blue blocks to attract flies, challenging the traditional yellow lure. A school teacher tests student understanding with a quip on perseverance versus obstinacy as Johnny explains the difference.
Women doctors scarce in Germany amid medical workforce
A historical note reports that only about 4,339 physicians in Germany are women, highlighting gender disparity in the medical profession during the period. The figure underscores the limited female representation among doctors compared with male peers across the healthcare system.
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Germany
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Danzig
Free City
Joseph Degoutte
Rhineland
Charnay
Lyon
France
Queen's University
Great Britain
Sulero
Arne Adam
Hermit of
Mamor
Yvelle
Kolner Zeitung
Devotona
DR. J. W. $. McCullough
Tragedy of
Claae
New Travel Service
Johnny
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