World Happenings Briefly Told
The International Boy Scout Conference chose Scotland as the 1939 host. Canada’s free trade period showed record six months’ merchandise export value. Japan promised big rewards for air force pilots who downed or sank enemy ships. A Port Arthur student pilot escaped injury after a dive in a harbor training sub. A Rand mine in South Africa built a 500-book library with rules on returns. The Boy Scout census rose by 40 000 to 2 812 074 with the United States leading. Canadian labor noted 37 strikes and lockouts in July affecting 6 411 workers and 69 276 lost days. Canadian wheat averaged $1.130 per bushel for the crop year ending July 1937, down from 82 cents in prior years and 71 cents in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry B. Hall
Port Arthur
United States
Department of Labor
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Seagram Gold Cup open golf at St Andrew's Toronto
SM Watrous of Oakland Hills Club Birmingham enters the Seagram Gold Cup defense at the Canadian Open held September 9 to 11 at St Andrew's Toronto. The field features notable pros including Watrous, Paul Runyan, and others with Ryder Cup ties and strong Open records, as the event draws top Canadian and American players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watrous
Canada
Detroit Red Wings
St. Andrew's
Paul Faayam
Arkanaan
al ‘Aight
Runyan
St Andrew's
Australia
White Plains
N.Y
Cancer research and its hopeful ground-work for cures
The article discusses cancer as a group of diseases arising from body tissues, not infectious in origin, and emphasizes the role of foundational physics and bacteriology in medical advances. It notes that cancer may arise in the body itself and grow like a developing tissue, with no single external cause. From Next article: "Cancer Research No. 2".
Cancer articles offered by Health League of Canada
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ontario.
Strict Highway Laws English Courts Show Little Leniency
An English court denied an appeal in a dangerous driving conviction. The driver, labeled as having the worst case of dangerous driving, received 12 months in prison and a 15 year driver disqualification after hitting a pedestrian who died. The Amherstburg Echo notes differences with Canadian courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherstburg
Curiosity Rewarded In a Medical Consultation
A woman ill is examined by a specialist brought by her doctor. The sister hides to overhear the opinion. The specialist declares the patient the ugliest woman seen, and the local doctor delays pride by promising to reveal the sister’s reaction.
Centenary Celebrations at Euston and Crewe Rail Hubs
Britain marks the 100th birthday of two renowned railway stations, Euston and Crewe, with commemorations highlighting their long service to passengers and freight. Officials note historic milestones and ongoing role in national transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Euston
Crewe
Anit
Centralizing government ideas meet cautions in Quebec opinion
Paul Gouin proposes dividing Canada into five sections by merging the Maritimes and Prairies into two provinces. The Ottawa Journal notes that while centralization has merits in some areas, decentralization protects local autonomy and consent, and savings may not justify discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gouin
Sir Lomer
Quebec
Canada
Maritime
Prairie
Gouin
Prairie Provinces
Ottawa Journal
Gay Blouse Brightens Suit or Skirt in Home Sewing
Anne Adams presents two sewing patterns for festive blouses to pair with skirts or suits. Pattern 4451 offers a versatile blouse with multiple sleeve options in satin crepe or synthetic fabrics for daily wear and easy variation. Pattern 4481 covers misses and women sizes, with fabric needs listed and illustrated step-by-step instructions. Send 20 cents and your details to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union. Nighttime is legally from sunset to sunrise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne ‘Adams
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave
Sunday School Lesson on Temptation and Temperance
The piece analyzes the biblical incident of Nadab and Abihu offering strange fire and warns against drunkenness citing Isaiah 28 18 with a temperance angle. It references Leviticus 10 1 2 Romans 14 21 and broader priestly responsibility under divine holiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prople
Wordsworth
Isaiah
Hezekiah
Judah
Jeruslem
Ephraim
Samaria
Paul
Moffatt
The Canadian Adventure Trip of Bob Sim
Bob Sim writes from Saskatchewan and Alberta describing a long road journey across the prairies. He notes drought impacted crops, visits Regina Saskatoon Watrous Lakes and his Moose Mountains birthplace Gap View, recounts swimming salty Watrous Lake and preaching at Gap View, and hints at continuing travels toward Alberta and the Pacific with more letters to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Moose Mountain
Regina
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
Watrous Lakes
Tribute Coin Honors George F Johnson Anniversary
A Senate bill would authorize special 50 cent pieces in honor of George F Johnson of Edincott New York on his 80th birthday next October. The proposed coin marks four-score years and his humanitarian work in parks libraries hospitals and decent wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
George F. Johnson
Edincott
N.Y
Johnson
New York Times
Tokyo Police Swap Boats for Bicycles to Chase Crime
Tokyo police shift from patrol boats to bicycles in a move to match criminals speed. City hopes lighter, faster bikes help officers pursue lawbreakers more effectively and reduce response times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Strong treacle spirit crackdown shocks Natal and Zululand trade
South African Sugar Association seizes treacle supplies to halt illicit liquor traffic in Natal and Zululand. The raw spirit gavini, known for its extreme strength, threatens local safety as authorities act against production and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laquor
Natal
Zululand
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Boy Scout Conference
Scotland
British Columbia
Dominion Bureau of Statistice
Seagram Gold Cup
Hamilton
North Gray
Canapal
Hom
Byanne Adams
God
ANCE
Bob Sim
Bob
Bob Cryst
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Central
Prairie Province
North
Manitoba
Gap View
Moose Mountains
Thare
the Toothills
Alberta Star
Pacific
Police
Aic
Helen
Carl
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