World Happenings Briefly Told
Traffic earnings of the Canadian Pacific Railway for the week ended September 14 totalled 2 942 000 dollars, up 488 000 from the prior year. Jeffrey Arnott promoted to assistant purchasing agent with Vancouver headquarters. Canadian farm exports to the United States in August valued at 1 366 000 dollars, up over 500 000 from last year. The cost of living in England rose one per cent in August. The index stood at 141 in September 1933. Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada seek full political leave for civil servants. Mayor Camillien Houde fears for the survival of the French Canadian race in Montreal. The weekly Canada in London to merge with Canadian Gazette. Walter Lefroy retires after 37 years. Finance Minister Rhodes would not commit on nationalizing silver. Officials sought assurance on government policy.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Jeffrey Arnott
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
B. W. Roberts
Montreal
United States
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
England
Labor Ministry
Civil Servants of
Canada
Camillien Houde
Jacques Cartier
Houde
E. N. Rhodes
Montreal Silver Exchange
Handwriting analysis promises insight into character
An article extols grapho analysis as a tool to reveal character traits from handwriting. It notes approved limits, such as not deducing age or sex, hints at health indicators, and offers personal analyses by Lawrence Hibbert with a mailed response service from Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Lawrence Hibbert
C-O
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Baked Corn and Tomatoes Casserole by Betty Barclay
Butter and bake a savory mix of cooked corn and tomatoes with salt sugar and pepper. Top with fresh bread crumbs and butter in a greased dish bake thirty minutes for a simple leftover repurpose.
Baked Prunes Recipe Step by Step
Prunes are covered with cold water and left four hours then drained. Reserve the liquor then boil with half a cup sugar until dissolved. Place prunes in a covered casserole, add hot liquor, and bake in a moderate oven at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
Saxophone of famed jazz player found after loss
A saxophone once belonging to a renowned jazz musician was reported missing but was recovered after frantic efforts by the artist’s family and friends. Neighbors aided in the search, and the instrument was ultimately located.
Lisbon Widow Plans 24 Year-Old Husband to Escape Taxes
Antonia Moreira of Lisbon, aged 90, seeks to marry a 24 year old despite tax pressures. Court approval was granted as she vows to transfer her possessions away from the state treasury she accuses of relentless taxation. She says she will die soon and hopes the marriage will aid her young partner and improve his life.
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Antonia Moreira
Lisbon
Portugal
Senora Moreira Acidity
Belisha beacons to guard London pedestrians
Belisha beacons will be erected at pedestrian crossings in London as part of the war on motor accidents. Named after Leslie Hore-Belisha, minister of transport, the seven foot posts carry a yellow glass globe at the top and reflect headlights at night.
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Belisha
London
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Return trip interview quotes Britain making progress
Sir Ronald Lindsay spoke to reporters in Washington after returning, praising Britain with an upbeat assessment that the island is “getting on after a fashion.” He described unprecedented enthusiasm for Britain’s conditions amid ongoing wartime strain.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Ronald Lindsay
Washington
Britain
Deepest Safe Dive Limit Reaches 450 Feet
The article notes the deepest safe diving limit for a submarine yet built is 450 feet, highlighting a record-setting depth for underwater exploration and safety standards.
Rubber horseshoes debut from Prague potter Jan Bailey
Jan Bailey, proprietor of a Prague pottery works, begins making rubber horseshoes. He claims they last 12 times longer than metal shoes and resist slipping. The designer notes better grip on Central European cobbles, especially in summer, with shoes being hotter to grip and a third the weight of metal.
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Jan Bailey
Prague
Europe
Snapshot Cuila School Ahead Pictu
A guide to planning and taking memorable school pictures. Emphasizes using any camera in good order, planning scenarios from home to school, and capturing spontaneous moments rather than stiff posed shots. Encourage continuous storytelling across albums.
Sunday School Lesson on the Kingdom and Allusions
The piece reviews biblical and literary allusions tied to faith and action, citing Psalm 145 13 Hebrews 11 32 40 and quotations from Byron Meyer Bowne Holden Whittier Fulmer and others. It emphasizes seeking to please God through just deeds mercy and humble living and urges continual reverence in daily acts.
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F. B. Meyer
God
Broden P. Bowne
Jesus
J. Stuart Holden
Baal
Whittier
Flying at High Altitudes Wiley Post Aims for Commercial Flight
Aviator Wiley Post, fresh from his round the world flight in seven days, 18 hours, 49 minutes, talks in Vancouver about a high altitude airplane. He predicts commercial service could start around 40,000 feet with speeds near 350 mph, with 300 mile hops needing 20,000 feet and longer flights rising to 40,000–50,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Post
Vancouver
Post
Estimates Put Cost of Inter-American Highway at 165 Million
Estimates set the cost of the proposed inter American highway from Alaska to Argentina at 165 million dollars. The note adds that polished mahogany is likely to fade in strong sunlight.
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Alaska
Argentine
Gold in Sea Water May Be Worth Billions
Gordon H. Guest explains scientists debate sea gold quantity and economics. He notes estimates of 700 ounces per two billion people and compares $35 per ounce gold to bromine's twenty cents per pound, detailing a future where gold might be mined from sea water as bromine extraction expands.
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Fritz Haber
United States
Glacial skating rink built near Banff by James Simpson
James Simpson a guide naturalist and artist scraped a glacier between two mountains near Banff Alberta to create a summer skating rink for his daughters Mary and Margaret He predicts glacier skating will become common in a few years.
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James Simpson
Banff
Alberta
Mary
Margaret
Fisherman’s market owner says fishing gear seller
A man explains his business by revealing he runs a fish market while selling goods to men who go fishing. The exchange highlights the speaker’s dual role in the fishing trade and retail.
Sheep numbers rise in New Zealand 1934 returns
The April 30 1934 returns show 28 550 770 sheep in New Zealand an increase of 800 000 from the corresponding date in 1933.
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New Zealand
Women want men to be sturdy oaks and spruce
A brief note surveys female ideals calling for men to be reliable and strong like oaks and spruces. It frames sturdiness as a valued trait in male partners and suggests practical expectations of steadiness and resilience.
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