World Happenings Briefly Told
A civic lottery to fund Montreal administration is mooted by Mayor Camillien Houde. Hon Yotaro Sugimura argues for a heart trust not a brain trust. Minors face drastic punishment for smoking in Nanking per Mayor Shih Ying. Four million plus bushels of wheat head to Europe as 15 ships depart Churchill Manitoba. Alberta Pacific Grain Company re elects H E Sellers president at Calgary meeting. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt joins New York state campaign for Mrs Daniel O Day. Dominion treasury reports gold holdings at 72 357 276 with 207 003 548 in notes. Wireless saves life of Chief Steward Lorimer via shipboard messages. China forms a stabilization fund with Central Bank of China Communications Bank and Bank of China after silver tax.
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Montreal
Yotaro Sugimura
Italy
Nanking
Shih Ying
Europe
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Hudson Bay
Churchill
Man
H. E. Sellers
Winnipeg
Alberta Pacific Grain Company, Limited
Calgary
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York State
Daniel O'Day
Congress
Dominion Treasury
Finance Department
Ottawa
Pacific Ocean
R. Lorimer
China
Central Bank of China
Communications Bank
Bank of China
Childrearing costs estimated at 7200 dollars to age eighteen
Insurance company estimates put the expense of raising a child from birth to age eighteen at about 7200 dollars in an average home.
History of China Traces Back to Ancient Era
The article notes China’s history begins in 2205 B C with ancient origins. It outlines early civilizations and sets the stage for later dynastic developments across millennia.
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China
B.C
Bonds Of Empire Britain Leads World Recovery Says Chronicle
The Manchester Sunday Chronicle notes that every member of the British Empire’s self-governing nations is recovering rapidly. South Africa clears its £8,000,000 war debt to Britain, New Zealand posts a budget surplus, Australia’s finances improve, and Canada regains prosperity as the Empire presents a united front in trade.
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South Africa
Britain
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
U.S.A
Dominions
Manchester Sunday Chronicle
Recipes For This Week Steamed Carrot and Fruit Mold
Toast the crumbs with butter then mix with grated carrots salt lightly. Add molasses fruit nuts lemon juice and rind then baking powder. Pack into a greased mold and steam four to five hours. Serve with a raisin sauce.
Treasure Chests Serves Six Banana Dessert
Thoroughly ripe bananas with brown skins are baked in their skins for about 15 minutes. Split skins, scoop pulp, mash with orange juice and brown sugar, return mixture to skins, and serve warm.
Imperial Airways Carried 12 Million Letters In Year
Over a year Imperial Airways transported twelve million letters by air across its network. The milestone highlights the rapid expansion of air mail services and the airline's role in connecting distant regions through regular flights and cargo capacity.
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Imperial Airways
Spinach Crop Remains Lush Through Drought
The droughts do not seem to impact the spinach crop as conditions fail to reduce yields. Local growers report resilient plants and steady supply despite drying weather.
Sunday School Lesson on The Old and New Man in Ephesians
The lesson contrasts the old Gentile life with the new Christian life. Paul urges Gentile believers to abandon impurity and hard hearts and to adopt the new man created in righteousness and truth. Colossians reading offers devotional guidance on compassion and harmony.
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Paul
Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
Charles R. Erdman
Little Journeys In Science on Coal Formation and Supply
The piece outlines coal as a carbonaceous rock formed from ancient vegetation in freshwater lakes. It traces peat to lignite, bituminous, and anthracite through geological processes and notes coal deposits date back 40 to 150 million years. Annual mining is about 15 trillion tons, with a projected exhaustion in five thousand years at current use.
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Robert Peel
Sanitary District Suit Dismissed for Lack of Prosecution
In 1901 a Chicago Sanitary District case against a construction firm was removed from the docket after the complainant failed to pursue it. The court showed patience, not hurrying and not denying civil rights, in the dismissal.
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Chicago
Used Car Market Surpasses New Auto Sales Ratio
The report notes that in current commerce for motor vehicles, for every 100 new automobiles sold about 167 used cars are sold, indicating strong second hand demand alongside fresh vehicle purchases.
London Dog Population Estimation
The dog population of London is estimated at about 500,000. This figure reflects a broad survey of urban pet ownership and stray dog management considerations across the city.
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London
Edgeworth David Dies at 76 in Sydney Geologist of Note
Sir Edgeworth David, renowned geologist and first to reach the south magnetic pole, died in Sydney at 76. Born in Wales, he served as scientific officer on Shackleton's 1907 09 expedition and later as a sapper and lieutenant colonel in France. He helped plan the Messines Ridge explosion in 1917 and earned millions for Australia through mineral discoveries.
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Sir Edgeworth David
Sydney
Australia
Wales
Sir Edgeworth
France
Messines Ridge
New Invisible Smoke Barrier Countering Aerial Attacks
Experiments show a "invisible smoke" barrier and a "metal dust" that chokes engines, forcing a squadron to land during trials. The system promises protection for cities under air threat until a remedy for aircraft exposure is found.
Bible Printing Milestone Reaches Nearly Nine Hundred Million
The article notes the long history of Bible production since the printing invention and states that about 900,000,600 copies have been printed to date. This figure underscores the Bible's vast global reach and enduring demand across eras.
Whitewash glossy tips with soap molasses mix
A historic note explains making whitewash glossy by dissolving a portion of cheap bar soap in a gallon of water and adding five gallons of thick whitewash. It says lime becomes more soluble and penetrates wood deeper with a pint of molasses per five gallons of whitewash.
False Teeth Hold Fast With Dr Werner's Powder
Advertises Dr Werner's Powder as a denture adhesive that keeps false teeth secure all day. Claims fit and comfort with no slipping, prescribed by top dentists and affordable at drugstores.
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Dr. Werner
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