World Happenings Briefly Told
Obituary notes Mr Justice Wilfrid Mercier of Quebec superior court died at 76 in Montreal. FC Blair named director of soldier settlement board. Five flying boats contracted for Royal Canadian Air Force at over 750000 dollars. HMCS Saguenay crew to receive Vimy pilgrimage medals. Augustus Gus Gumerich Roosevelt bodyguard died in Buenos Aires. Japanese Australian trade dispute settlement urged in Canberra with quotas and lower duties. Canberra talks on university of the air for pilot training. Memorial to General Arthur Currie unveiled in Montreal grave. US farm income rose to 86000000 in October, above prior months and 1935 levels.
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Wilfrid Mercier
Quebec Superior Court
Montreal
FC Blair
Soldier Settlement Board
T. ‘A Crerar
Mines and Resources
Royal Canadian Air Force
National Defence Department
Canada
HMCS
Saguenay
France
Canadian Legion
Augustus
Gus) Gumerich
Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
House of Representatives
Henry Gullett
Henry
Canberra
Australia
University of the Air
Arthur Currie
United States
Agriculture Department
Language Translators Link Nations at Geneva Conference
A New York Times report notes the Speech Translator system at the League of Nations lets delegates hear speeches in their own language. Haile Selassie spoke Amharic and was understood via behind the scenes translators using wired microphones and earphones. It mentions global slave markets and Rome's Colosseum capacity and dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Haile Selassie
Geneva
New York Times
Canada air service praised for freight role and pilots
The St Thomas Times-Journal cites Colonel George A. Drew noting Canadian aircraft carried 13 220 tons of freight in 1935, far more than six leading nations. The piece credits mining regions for demand and lauds pilots as highly skilled, arguing northern airways could convert to military use if needed.
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Canada
George A. Drew
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Holland
United States
Quebec
Ontario
North
British
Royal Air Force
Northern Airways
St. Thomas
Newly Found Signature Suggests Shakespeare Was Educated
Dr. Henry David Gray of Stanford announced at a Los Angeles Philological Association meeting that a newly discovered signature, provisionally linked to William Shakespeare, proves he was educated. The ornate handwriting and expert penmanship challenge Baconians and anti Stratfordites who argued he was uneducated.
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Froves Bard
Avon
William ‘Shakespeare
Henry David Gray
Stanford University
Philological Association of the Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Shakespeare
Chicken orders trigger odd shop conversation
A customer asks to buy chickens by quality, prompting the grocer to pull the toughest birds while the customer points to others, revealing a humorous exchange. The piece closes with a curious historical note about insect and ocean life.
Pocket Sized Enguan Roadster Appeals To Women
A pocket sized Enguan roadster is praised for size economy and easy handling. Weighing about 200 pounds less than an average car it eases steering and can be parked easily. One gallon of gas covers 50 miles and oil changes occur twice yearly, alluring to women with much driving.
All-Purpose Style Pattern for Everyday Wear
Anne Adams Pattern 4186 offers an easily made all purpose frock with raglan sleeves and inverted pleats at the hem. Sizes 14 through 40, 2 1/2 yards of 54 inch fabric for size 16, with illustrated sewing instructions and 20 cents return. Send name, address, size and pattern number to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper. Approximately 4,150,000 World War veterans remain.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave E
Vision of Patmos and the glorified Christ in Revelation
A devotional discussion of John’s Patmos exile and his vision of the risen Christ. The author analyzes the symbols of the seven candles and stars, the white hair, fiery eyes, burnished brass feet, and two edged sword, linking them to authority, judgment, and divine presence. The living Christ declares eternal sovereignty and holds the keys of death and Hades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jesus
Moffatt
Isle
Patmos
God
Yesus
Christ
Earth
Dan
Moffatttion
Daniel
Ezekiel
Ezek
Galilee
Sea of Galilee
Hades
Kruschen Salts Claim Relief From Longstanding Rheumatism
Mrs E of Theinis writes she suffered twenty years with rheumatic foot pain, changing shoes up to five times daily. After four years using Kruschen Salts she can wear one pair all day. The ad cites uric acid deposits as cause and promises a free gravure portrait of King Edward VIII with bottle purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruschen Salta
HLM
Edward
Madrid as capital lags in prestige and bustle
The London bureau of the Ottawa Journal notes Madrid as Spain’s capital yet lacking Toledo’s ecclesiastical stature and Barcelona’s commerce. It describes gloom from high blocks, plus splendid palaces and two suburbs, and recalls Madrid’s shift to royal capital under Philip II in 1560 after earlier rulers used it modestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ottawa Journal
Madrid
Toledo
Barcelona
Ita
Alfsone VI
Henry V
Charles V
Elizabeth
Philip II
Armada
Whitton to Conduct Special Investigation on Unemployment Relief
Arthur Purvis announces the National Employment Commission has obtained temporary services from Miss Charlotte Whitton executive director of the Canadian Welfare Council. She will lead a special investigation into unemployment relief coordination between government and voluntary agencies for relief and social services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Whitton
Arthur Purvis
National Employment Commission
Commission
Canadian Welfare Council
Miss Whitton
Purvis
Careful talk sparks trouble in social circle
A cautious friend warns about speaking carelessly while Miss Cayenne notes the danger lies in what others claim you said, not what you actually utter. The exchange highlights reputational risk and misinterpretation in a close-knit group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
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Arabia
Modi Berk
el Taif
Africa
Rome
Ook
Fatmos
I Corinthans
City of
Appleford
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
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