World Happenings Briefly Told
Lieutenant-Governor Herbert A. Bruce of Ontario is elected to the Dominion Bank board. Robert W. Babson urges a US coalition government starting in 1937. The Soviet Union and Japan contract to sell 40 000 tons of pig iron. Premier Pattullo says British Columbia is financially stronger than the Dominion of Canada. Private plans for two giant airships an aircraft carrier and a flying deck cruiser are proposed to President Roosevelt's aviation commission. Dr A L McNabb reports isolating tularemia germs from a human in Canada. Germany seeks powers to rearm to rejoin world community as a mutual aid league forms. Irene Joliot-Curie and Frederic Joliot win 3500 francs prize for new radioactive substances.
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Soviet Union
Japan
Roosevelt
Aviation Commission
French Academy of Science
Irene Joliot-Curie
Frederic Joliot
Indigestion Cure by Mrs Stewart Highlighted in Ad
Mrs Elizabeth Stewart of 129 S Caroline St Hamilton Ontario reports chronic indigestion and frequent discomfort. She credits Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with building up her system and ending her year long stomach distress. Advertises druggists and Dr Pierce's Clinic Buffalo NY.
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Elizabeth Stewart
S. Caroline St. Hamilton
Ont
Pierce
Wrue
Buffalo
Smallest Wireless Set Hailed From Chicago
The world's smallest wireless set, built in Chicago, uses a tuning coil wrapped around a pencil. A crystal detector sits in the metal eraser cap with a pinlike aerial. When connected to earphones, it delivers surprisingly good reception for its size and can pick up stations several hundred miles away.
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Chicago
Cattle Exports to British Isles Reach 44138 in 1934
Live cattle exports to the British Isles totaled 44 138 through October 25 1934, up from 43 792 in the same period in 1933. The figures reflect year to date trade and indicate modest growth.
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British Isles
Little Journeys In Science By Gerder
The article explains bacteria as tiny plants with various shapes including bacilli and spheres. It describes reproduction by division, growth rates, and sensitivity to light and temperature. It notes dormant forms under extreme cold and how bacteria decompose matter to release carbon dioxide and ammonia, sustaining the life cycle.
Vicks Va-tro-nol launches in Western Canada ad blitz
Windsor Ontario based Vick Chemical announces an intensive newspaper advertising push for Vicks Va-tro-nol in Western Canada following its Ontario and U.S. introductions. The plan pairs Va-tro-nol with VapoRub as part of Vicks strategy for better cold control backed by samples and heavy newspaper promotion.
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Windsor
Ont
Canada
Ontario
United States
Vicki VapoRule
Vick
Vicks Va Tronol
Vicks
Vatronal
Vicki VapoRub
Vicks Plan
Vick Company
Dominion
Well done faithful stewards in the parable of talents
The Sunday lesson centers on Matthew 25 14 30 and the kingdom of heaven. Jesus tells a parable of a master leaving home and entrusting talents to three servants. Two invest and double their sums while the third hides his talent. The master commends the first two, warns the third as wicked and slothful, and applies the principle that those who possess and use shall gain more while those who do not lose even what they have.
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Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Moffatt
A. B. Bruce
John Cabot Paid For Newfoundland Discovery
John Cabot received forty dollars as payment for his discovery of Newfoundland according to the historical note.
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John Cabot
Newfoundland
Canadian Education Association elects Rogers as president
Dr. George F. Rogers, Ontario director of education, was elected president of the Canadian Education Association for a two year term. He succeeds H. H. Shaw of Prince Edward Island. Honorary presidents include the minister of education for all provinces. Other officers are H. H. Munro as vice president and W. J. Kerr as secretary treasurer. Directors elected include S. J. Willis of British Columbia Alberta’s J. F. McNally and J. H. McKenzie of Saskatchewan.
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George F. Rogers
Ontario
Canadian Education Association
H. H. Shaw
Prince Edward Island
Association
Dominion
H. H. Munro
Nova Scotia
W. J. Kerr
Department of Education
S. J. Willis
British Columbia
J. F. McNally
Alberta
J. H. McKenzie
Saskatchewan
Italians End Beard Trend as Mussolini Attacks Whiskers
In Italy the beard fad collapses after Mussolini condemns facial hair. Fascist crowds flood barbers shops to shave, inspired by Il Duce who tells General Attilio Teruzzi that his gray whiskers make him old and no longer a lion.
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Italy
Il Duce
Mussolini
Attilio Teruzzi
Black Shirt
Desert animals derive water from digestion
In the desert, many animals do not drink water. Their moisture comes from chemical action in their digestive tracts converting starchy foods into water.
Tested eczema remedy claims instant relief
Tested eczema remedy D.D.D. long marketed as physician prescribed treatment for eczema acne hives dandruff ringworm and pimples. Devised by Dr D D Dennis for his patients and now produced by Cam era Italian Balm makers. Trial size 5c guaranteed refund if no relief.
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D.D.D
D.I.D
Develo
D. D. Dennis
Camere
D.D
One Phone Serves Derbyshire Village
A single telephone for a Derbyshire village has a fire bell outside the post office. When a call arrives, villagers rush to answer or locate the intended recipient. Every child in the village has been taught how to use the device.
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Derbyshire
England
Island of Luzon draws men with tales from Rev Paquette
Rev Paquette, just back from the Philippines, reports Luzon offers work scarce and cheap housing. He says unemployment is unknown because people work hard and missions sustain the church. He notes no church collections and no prohibition as a result.
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Luzon
N. H. Paquette
Philippines
Chinese Farmers Face Record Losses From Drought Heat
Losses by Chinese farmers and peasants due to the long drought and heat wave are projected to exceed 1.2 billion dollars, per a National Famine Relief Commission report citing stricken districts.
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National Famine Relief Commission
Turkish custom ends as window lattices for women vanish
In Constantinople authorities abolish the kafez wooden lattices that cover women’s apartments, framing the move as hygiene driven to admit more light and air while preserving modesty. The change follows a broader push to end old practices deemed restrictive.
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Constantinople
Great organ of St John Lateran rebuilt for festival
The great organ at the Church of St John Lateran in Rome, mute for over a century, is being reconstructed for use in the upcoming church festival.
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Church of St. John Lateran
Rome
Italy
A Soft Answer Sparks Fortunate Winds Of Fate
A reflective piece notes that a calm reply can influence events, guiding luck in subtle ways. It emphasizes restraint, kindness, and thoughtful speech as catalysts for favorable outcomes.
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Good Drug & Dept Stores
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Robert W. Babson
Dominion of Canada
T. D. Pattullo
A. L. McNabb
Ontario Health Laboratories
Toronto
Germany
Community of Nations
Pencil Radio
Gerder
Soest
Vicks Va
Christian Steward
Malachi
Klari Hinds
N. U
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Mathieu
Appleford
Hamilton
Lanavar A
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Winnipeg
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