Prominent Brits urge stronger army in world happenings
A group of British public figures including two field marshals launches a campaign to strengthen the British army. Hans Ott claims a world water flight record after a 43 minute, 31 mile transit over the River Plate. W Braybrooke Bayley, famed for 1880s Canadian song, turns 82 in Toronto. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind seeks a Seeing Eye guide dog program, starting with trainer recruitment. About 200 Overseas League members plan a late summer Canada visit to build the league’s foundation. Robert J. Pennie, 82, Western Canada telegraph pioneer, dies in Winnipeg. First Saskatchewan wheat harvest reports Ben Pekrul's crop on a Bouthey farm, Reward variety. A parliamentary group of fish peers and MPs plans August travel to Canada to study issues.
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Hans Ott
River Plate
Braybrooke Bayley
Dominion
Toronto
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Canada
Overseas League
League
Robert J. Pennie
Winnipeg
Pennie
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Saskatchewan
Ben Pekrul
Bouthey
Feach House
Chambers of
Com
Used To It Chaplain Of Lunatic Asylum Jokes
A clergyman staying at a hotel frequented by jokers endures their wit without comment. One guest sighs at his patience and asks if he has heard it all. He replies I am the chaplain of a lunatic asylum.
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Signer Toscan
Lond
BBC
Toscanini
Practically all of Norway's me hart fleet in use this year
Norway's me hart fleet is nearly fully engaged in operations this year, reflecting high demand and full utilization across its shipping and naval assets. The workload impacts maintenance schedules and potential late deliveries in several routes and services.
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Norway
Girding The World Air Service Aims for Global Route
The Manchester Guardian reports plans for a world air service linking routes to India Australia and New Zealand. Extensions to New Zealand and Auckland are targeted with aims to connect via Vancouver and Canada’s growing trans continental system. If feasible a cross Atlantic flight could complete a girdle of the earth by British air services.
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India
Australa
New Zealand
Auckland
Pan
Ne Zealand
America
Vancouver
Canada
Pacific
Avlantic
Manchester, Guardian
Amusing Old Railway Etiquette Found in Rouen
A century‑old railway timetable discovered in Rouen, France, yields timeless travel rules. It instructs travelers to notify conductors when changing seats, forbids smoking in stations and trains, warns against overly familiar behavior, permits only cautious exchanges, and requires dogs to be at the station ten minutes before departure.
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France
Rouen
Two Easy Aprons From One Pattern
Advertisement for pattern 4164 offering two apron styles A and B. Model A uses chambray or dimity with a shaping yoke and pockets, while B uses gingham or percale with bright buttons. Back strap prevents slipping. sizes small to large. yardage guidance included. Available from Anne Klima Pattern Dept Winnipeg Union.
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Housekeeping
Anne Klima
Winnipeg ‘Union
Winnipeg
How Cancer Spreads In The Body
The article explains cancer starts as a single cell and grows by division. It spreads locally then through lymphatics to glands like the axilla, later via blood vessels to distant sites such as bone, lung, liver, or brain. It notes cancer cells are the original cancer’s cells, not germs, and discusses possible remission and research hope.
Hindu Holy Book Sank In Gulf After Temple Fire
A 1,900 page Hindu volume lies rusting under several fathoms in the Gulf of Georgia after a fire at a Sikh temple in Fraser River sawmill settlement. A barefoot leader carried the golden wrapped volume in a mourning procession while his deputy scattered rose petals. Hindu law forbids handling a damaged sacred text.
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Gulf of Georgia
Fraser River
Sunday School Lesson August A Biblical Exodus Lesson
A devotional study explores Exodus 16 17 7 and John 6 32 3 focusing on the Israelites complaints hunger and God provision. It discusses manna quail water from the rock and the motherly care of Jehovah with emphasis on trust and divine sustenance.
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James
John
Moses
Egypt
Jehovah
Africa
Syria
Sinai
Moffatt
Rephilim
Sin
Rephidun
Mose
God Waying
Canadian Adventure Trip of Bob Sim An Ontario Farm Boy
Bob Sim recounts a 3000 mile hitchhiking trip from Ontario through the Maritimes and to the Pacific Ocean. He returns home after ten days of rest and reflects on Canadian diversity, comparing Ontario with the Maritimes, and outlines a planned western road trip with friends across Canada toward Fort William, aiming for seven weeks on the road. He also notes Toscanini’s artistry and memory in a closing aside about musical anecdotes.
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Bob Sim
Ontario
Bob
Maritimes
Hoars West
Pacific Ocean
Holstein Ont
Bob Sun
Maritime Provinces
Mother
Pacific
Canadian
Raf Wwsniy Gand
Vancouver
Holstein
Toronto
Kingston
Ottawa
North Bay
Sudbury
Sault Ste. Marie
United States
Canada
Fort William
Kenora
Winnipeg
Prairie
Pacific ‘Ocean
Ontaro
New York Firm Unveils Hand Wave Power Toy for Displays
A New York company has introduced a compact 6 by 6 by 6 inch metal bar with built in electrical connections. By a pedestrian’s wave, it can activate lights, start a washing machine, or trigger a radio, enabling eye catching animated advertising in display windows.
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Irs
Visi
Iit
New York
Teachine
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