World Happenings Briefly Told
Decays crooks tune in police radio and London police may broadcast codes. The Lambeth conference drew 3200 clergy from around the world. The British Save the Children Furs will receive 50 percent of clothing and bedding sent overseas this year. Community listening sets bring radio to villagers in Singapore and nearby islands. Proceeds from Princess Elizabeth wedding presents total nearly £20,000. H. F. Davies family marks 125 years in railway service. Cyril Smith and Phyllis Sellick were rescued after their yacht Fast Lady foundered near Falmouth Bay aboard the Andrew.
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London
Lambeth
British Save the Children
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Singapore
Islands
Elizabeth
Britain
Dominions
H. F. Davies
Falmouth, England
Cyril Smith
Phyllis Sellick
Atlantic
Andrew
Smith
Falmouth Bay
Angel Food Cake From Readable Fragments
The text details folding stiff egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar, then adding sifted flour and salt and vanilla to make a foam cake. Bake in a greased tube pan for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 300 to 325 degrees F.
Manitoba’s Vast Water Cover Tells of Provincial Geography
Manitoba famed as home to the world’s finest wheat features many lakes. The province spans 251,700 square miles with 27,055 square miles submerged.
Wild Ducks And Geese Increase In Canada
U S Fish and Wildlife Service reports higher wild duck and goose numbers in Canada breeding grounds led by improved counts in Alberta and northern regions. Manitoba shows little change, Saskatchewan small gains, while floods threaten production in British Columbia and eastern Alberta faces drought risks. Northern Canada may see modest gains in Lake Claire and Corden Lake areas.
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Washington
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Albert Day
Day
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Regina
Alberta
Lake Claire
Corden Lake
British Columbia
Cariboo
Local Resident Fends Off Burglar With Clock and Tank
A Long Branch man thwarted a burglar by throwing an alarm clock and a piggy tank at him. He believed the victory justified the time and money spent. In 1947 a blood bank for valuable horses, cows and dogs was opened.
Crossword Puzzle Clues Read Aloud in Mixed Language
A scrambled crossword list with various horizontal and vertical clues. The readable items include references to time, objects, places, and letters such as rivers, prepositions, numbers, and country names. The puzzle presents cryptic hints and partial entries for solvers.
Door of Heaven Opens for Treasures Beyond
A meditation on a doorway as a loved one passes beyond the door to Heaven. The author reflects on carrying on earthly labor with humility and love, laboring to improve the world until the final threshold is reached.
Predicts Death Rate Increase Over 25 Years
Metropolitan Life statisticians forecast a higher death rate in the next quarter century driven by longer average lifespans. By 1975 the death rate may rise to 11 or 14 per 1,000, even as life expectancy grows, due to more older people in the population.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
United States
Marriage System Among Octamacas of South America
The Octamacas tribe sustains a marriage custom where all girls marry old widowers and all boys marry old widows. The practice is framed as preserving strength and wisdom within the tribe.
Vinegar Tenderizes Tough Meats During Cooking
A small amount of vinegar added to tough meat cuts during cooking can make them more tender without altering the flavor. This simple technique helps break down connective tissue and yields a juicier result with minimal change to taste.
Napoleon Bonaparte Snuff Habits and Box Collection
Napoleon Bonaparte was known for his snuff use and collected snuff boxes. The note highlights his habit and the preserved assortment of boxes.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Aleskan Talented In Teeth Making
Stephen Sheldon Sr local general store and hotel proprietor in Haines Alaska lacks a dentist yet uses his vaudeville skills to craft ivory teeth for himself. He plans a future set with mouth organ reeds to blow a tune while sipping tea, reflecting his varied talents.
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Haines
Aleska
Stephen Sheldon
Sheldon
Alaska
Milk pasteurization push aims to curb disease
The Health League of Canada warns against unpasteurized milk as dangerous, noting pasteurization laws exist in Ontario and are expanding nationwide. Pasteurization kills disease germs without harming nutrition, making milk safe for humans. Sanitary education targets summer vacationers and resort operators to promote pasteurized milk.
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Canada
Ontario
The
Health League of Canada
Dominion
Wheat as Food for Man Traced to 12000 B.C.
The article notes wheat was cultivated as far back as 12000 B.C. marking early agricultural development. It highlights wheat’s role as a staple in ancient diets and its spread across ancient civilizations.
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