World Happenings Briefly Told
The government of El Salvacort plans to resign from the League for economic reasons. London’s oldest recordership, dating to the 14th century, carries a $20 000 salary. A scheme to make South Africa independent for war supplies is under government investigation. Croydon airport records were broken in July with 624 airliners and 3 968 passengers. Indian pilots in England join frontier aviation against the Fakir of Ip and Waziri. Sir Edward Dawson, empire trade expert, died at 62. Lord Baden Powell bids farewell to 28 000 Boy Scouts at the world jamboree attended by 17 Canadian youths. A non-stop Tokyo to Sydney flight will be part of Sydney’s 10th anniversary celebrations. Transport Minister Howe touts the new trans-Canada service as profitable. South Africa’s July race day sees large meat consumption and ample feast offerings.
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el Salvacort
League of Nations
League
London
South Africa
Ufder
Croydon
England
Edward Dawson
Empire Trade
Ottawa
Baden Powell
Tokyo
Sydney
Australia
Howe
Chamber of Commerce
Port Arthur
trans-Canada
Smuts Moves To Help African Bushmen In Capetown Plan
The Capetown Parliament debates aiding the African Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert seeking a homeland. General Smuts vows to let them hunt in a game preserve while park authorities warn arrests if rules are broken. The Chronicle Telegraph notes their small stature and nomadic, merry culture.
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General Smuts
Capetown
South Africa
Kalahari
South Europe
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph
Wrong System Ropes Into the Morning Routine
A tirade notes the universal snob who claims to leap from bed at the first alarm and perform a quarter hour of exercises followed by an icy shower. The piece ridicules such bed leapers as headed toward a lamented grave. It also references a film quote about an actor being thrown into rapids and a remark on synthetic rubber shoe soles produced in Russia.
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Chicago Daily News
Russia
Early cancer signs for family doctors alert care
The article urges family doctors to consult promptly if cancer signs appear, leveraging history and resources like X rays and microscopes. It warns signs such as unhealing sores, irregular bleedings, lumps, hoarseness, and bowel changes in adults 35 and older, stressing rapid action and early recognition.
Vancouver grain shipments show sharp drop in 1936 year
The Vancouver port moved 2,364,516 bushels of grain in the 1936 crop year ending July 31, down from 36,454,949 the prior year. Declines began in January 1937 with 500,000 bushels less than 1935-36. Prince Rupert and Victoria exported nothing. New Westminster shipped 1,964,000 bushels, vs 3,252,410 in 1935-36. Central and South American markets fell by almost 50 percent to 264,840 from 225,000.
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Aly
Vancouver
Janary
Prince Rupert
Victoria
New Westminster
Central and South American
Health League ad prompts readers to request Dr McCul Rancer articles
An item notes readers can obtain the complete Dr McCul Rancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at the postal address 105. The brief indicates a call to action for readers seeking the full set.
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Dr. McCul- Rancer
Health League of Canada
Hope And Courage In The Western Farm Dream
The Calgary Herald recalls Ontario farmers who migrated west before the war seeking fortune. Many achieved success despite hazards like wind, hail, and rust, while others did not return to farming. The West’s rewards sustain farmers through lean years, proving a land of optimism and undaunted courage.
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Ontario
Canada
Calgary Herald
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Oetito
Try
Man Tod
Gemain
Winnipeg
Arecw
Lewin
Memorial column planned for Jutland victims of Christmas Eve wreck
A memorial column will be erected at Taormminde in Jutland to honor 1300 British soldiers who perished when the warships St George and Defence wrecked on Christmas Eve. The Antarctic whale catch reportedly exceeds 10 000. 2216.
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Jutland
St. George
Defence
Taormminde
Antarctic
German dirigibles to continue development amid rumors
Ministerial Director Hoffman announced at an airport directors meeting that Germany will complete a revolving dirigible hangar for Frankfort on the Main and proceed with dirigible development despite rumors. The spring 1939 completion is planned as Graf Zeppelin remains in decommissioned hangar storage.
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Hoffman
Reich Air Ministry
Frankfort
Friedrichshafen
Twill Back to School Frock by Anne Adams
Back to school favorite pattern 4470 by Anne Adams, a children’s frock for ages 2 to 10 with a flared skirt, Peter Pan collar, puffed sleeves, and a pique or dimity fabric option. Simple step-by-step sewing instructions shown, price 20 cents.
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Anne Adams
Susan
Canadian Adventure Trip of Bob Sim and Ontario Farm Boy
An illustrated travel narrative recounts Bob Sim and companions’ Canada journey from Winnipeg through Manitoba and Ontario. They camp with welcoming locals, learn farming life, visit Fort William Port Arthur and Thunder Bay, and reflect on rail towns, wheat, and farm-to-city contrasts. The piece intertwines travel scenes with memories of Sim’s father and the Manitoba farm ethic.
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Bob Sim
Ontario
Manitoba
Weaton No
University of
Charles
Frank
Lake Superior
Lakehead
Fort Wiliam
Port Arthur
Northwest Company
Mount McKay
Thunder Bay
Nts
Dryden
Fort Willam
Charlie
Don
Ant
Ukrainia
Arty
C.P.R
A i
Tralin
Sunday School Lesson on Divine Dwelling and Offerings
The text outlines a Sunday School devotional on Psalm 33:12 and Exodus readings about offerings for the sanctuary, the tabernacle plan, and God dwelling among people. It cites Pauline ideas on cheerful giving and notes the biblical pattern of worship plus insights from Pierson and Meyer on living toward God’s design.
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Moses
Moffatt
Paul
Corinthians
Aueen
Yella
Syengal
Hizchiel
Arthur T. Pierson
F B. Meyer
Museum Relics Highlight Red River Pioneering Era
Visitors toured an immense Hudson’s Bay Company building museum displaying relics from early days. Highlighted were Red River carts and tools used before the railway, with focus on education and civic life at the University of Manitoba and local monuments.
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YMCA
Frank
Charlie
Ted
Legislaturbr
Museum
Hudsons Bay
University of
Secret Service Seizes Counterfeit Ring in New York
Secret Service under Houghton reports eight counterfeiters captured in New York District. They netted about $20,000 in counterfeit notes and $10 silver certificates. One arrestee was a woman.
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Secret Service
H. Houghton
Wiis
New York
United States
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Smuts
Dr.i.w
S. McCullough
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