World Happens Briefly Told
After 24 hours and 10 minutes swimming, P. K. Ghose claimed a world record. Central Collegiate Orchestra of Re ina, conducted by R. J. Staples, won the Winnipeg high school orchestras competition. The London Times editorialized that Canada’s new natural products marketing bill will become a principal political issue. Electric bulbs with colors of the solar spectrum aided plant growth in Paris. Britain’s ice cream consumption set a 1933 record of 40 million gallons with similar winter and summer demand. Swedish foreign minister said defence armaments cannot be reduced despite international accords. Dr. John F. Coar of the University of Alberta will retire. Dr. Francis Owen will teach German duties.
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P. K. Ghose
Central Collegiate Orchestra
Reina
R. J. Staples
Winnipeg
Toy models speed up and extend range in new lineup
The Toy Association reports streamlined seasonal prototypes for their Sprecher line, boosting speed and efficiency. New electric models promise 100 feet per minute and five miles on a single charge, with advanced batteries extending operation.
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Toy Association
Forgotten pencil joke sparks wartime officer quip
Professor quips about a soldier without a cat, prompting Jones to reply that a man without a cat would simply be an officer, revealing a sharp, humorous exchange between professor and ex-service man.
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Jones
Premium policy aids Saskatchewan horse breeders this year
The Hon. W. C Buckie announces a federal provincial premium plan for horse breeding in Saskatchewan. Eligible pure bred stallions meeting strict conformation and weight criteria will receive a $4 per foal premium up to 50 foals, with a maximum $200 per stallion, funded jointly by Ottawa and Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C Buckie
Saskatchewan
Wille
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Regina
Cunard Plans Spring and Summer Cruises With Longer Calls
Cunard Line announces twenty spring and summer Mediterranean cruises from London and Liverpool featuring extended port stays for night life. Ships Samaria and Lancastria will linger 24 hours at Lisbon and 15 hours at Vigo, with voyages lasting 6 to 17 days and fares starting at 9 guineas. Lancastria sails from Liverpool. Samaria from London.
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Cunard Line
Mediterranean
London
Liverpool
Lisbon
Barcelona
Monteples
Casablanca
Samaria
Lancastria
Vigo
Fating Up The Fee and Schoolyard Confusion
A teacher heard a child cry and ran to the playground to learn the cause of the disturbance. Little Jimmie calmly eats an orange and claims to be the lawyer while detailing a quarrel over an orange between Billy and Fred. Warren Hastings is noted as India’s first governor general.
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Ace
Jimmie
Celmly Oy
Billy
Fred
Janmie
Warren Hastings
India
Little Journeys In Science Deep Ocean Life
Overview of deep sea depths near Mindanao Philippines, noting 2088 feet depth, average ocean depth around 12600 feet, and the extreme darkness and cold. Describes deep sea fish adapted to high pressure, porous tissues, and the danger of swim bladder rupture when rising, along with still, quiet waters and occasional debris from higher levels.
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Gordon
Mount Everest
Himalayas
Swire
Mindanao
Phillipines
Endless Forgiveness Promoted In Sunday Lesson
The Sunday school lesson centers on Matthew 6 12 and 18 19 95 with focus on forgiveness. Jesus teaches handling offenses in steps including church discipline and endless forgiveness as Peter asks how often to forgive. The piece cites Tennyson and Jowett to illustrate unwearied mercy and the need to forgive continually.
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Anenners
Jesus
Peter
Peters
Marcus Dods
Religion guides private life and daily work alike
The remark asserts that religion applies to everyday conduct as much as to sacred duties, emphasizing that spiritual principles influence ordinary tasks and personal choices, not only ceremonies or worship. The statement links ethics to routine labor and private behavior.
Beef Sales Hit Canada With February Record
In February, Canada sold 2 778 358 pounds of branded beef highlighting a strong domestic market. Major brands and regional distributors reported higher demand, with grocers noting steady consumption through mid winter.
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Canada
Agricultural notes on beans, vegetables and sugar
The note recounts that haricot beans came from South America and were seen by Columbus in Cuba, spinach arrived later in Europe from Persia via Moorish Spain, and sugar from wood is being produced at a Mannheim factory for livestock. It notes tomato spread post Civil War, potato adoption over 300 years in Europe, and that Eastern Canadian farms may have over 70 million maple trees with about 24 million tapped. Insect pests like the corn borer affect canning sweet corn output, with potential compensating plantings elsewhere.
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South America
Cuba
Europe
Persia
Spain
Mannheim
Germany
Canada
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Briffly
The
London Times
Dominion
Academy of Science
Paris
France
Britain
United Kingdom
Sweden
R. J. Sandler
Stockholm
John F. Coar
University of Alberta
Francis Owen
Yen Toye
Iple
Vogue
P.O. Box
Montreal
P.Q
Dl Guest, M.A
Tennyson
J. D. Jones
Christ
Gees Wits Ee
Spas
En Ette Holder
Denicotea
Renills
J. Bimpeon Co. Limited
T. Paton Co. Limited
Liggetts Drug Stores
Meadey's Cigar Store
G. Whebby
Chantler & Chantler
Li Canadian Distributors
Wellington St. W
Toronto
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