Europe on edge as Mussolini’s action tests League sanctions
A tense, evolving European crisis is described as Mussolini threatens Ethiopia and Italy faces sanctions. The League of Nations unity is strained, with diplomats exchanging notes and threats, while nations remain wary of a wider war. The piece notes potential domestic unrest in British, French, and colonial territories and the risk of a broader Christian versus Mohammedan conflict in a destabilized world.
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League of Nations
Barly
Europe
Musson
North Africa
Tie
Mussolini
Ethiopia
League of Ations
Italy
League
Ead Muscolini
Paraenesien
Mohammed
A Reasonable Request about Government Payoffs
The Chicago Tribune questions government payments to farmers for crops not grown and asks why similar subsidies should not extend to radio broadcasters and women who lecture or act in radio drama for staying off the air.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Anaconda Implements Beards or Fee Rule for Marathon
Anaconda Montana enforces a winter sport carnival rule requiring men to grow a beard or pay a dollar exemption permit. The whisker marathon marks the opening event as townsfolk begin winter festivities under this odd regulation.
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Anaconda
Montana
Dog’s Handshake Rescues Pup From Execution
A dog in Alsace implicated in a threat avoided death by offering a “shake hands” gesture to its would be executioner. The incident intrigued Sydney mock inspector C J Woljet, who arranged the dog’s return to its owner after deeming the threat serious but uncertain.
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C. J. Wol- Jett
Sydney
Australia
Osaka department store opens free marriage bureau
A large Osaka store launches a free marriage bureau for customers to register and share personal details. Traditionally arranged by families via go-betweens, the bureau aims to handle matchmaking, with couples likely to buy wedding outfits at the store.
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Osaka
Japan
New York Times
Radio Inquiry May Hold Investigation in Canada
A parliamentary committee may form when the house meets in January to probe radio broadcasting in Canada. It would study the administration of the radio commission and consider regulating by a general manager rather than a three member commission. The inquiry could include the controversial Mr Sage broadcasts cited by Mackenzie King and possible reform of broadcasting rules.
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Canada
Radio Commisson
Mackenzie King
Sage
Pacific mail liner ends isolation of Guamasland
Residents of Guamasland hail the arrival of the China Clip per, the trans Pacific air mail liner from Alameda California four days out. The craft landed at Suam from Waka Island at 3 07 and covered 1300 miles in 10 hours three minutes. Two hundred pounds of mail were unloaded and rushed to the post office as Capt Edwin Musick and his eight man crew were greeted by officials.
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Guamasland
Arival
Pacific
Alameda
Calif
Suam
Waka Island
Edwin ‘Musick
Flying Boat
Recipe For Youth by George Ade’s prescription
George Ade the humorist advises staying young by living in the present. He jokes about reading obituary notices before the sports page as a sign of ossification and vows to stay connected with the latest news plays movies and books to avoid becoming a mossback.
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George Ade
Ade
Sirius Dog Star Companion Weighs Heavy Substance
A star companion of Sirius is described as a dense substance with extraordinary weight. One teaspoon of the material would weigh about 340 pounds, illustrating extreme density in a compact form.
No Substitute For Butter in Diet and Health
A Dominion Agriculture expert extols butter as a concentrated energy source with high palatability and essential vitamins. Butter provides more heat per unit than sugar and starch, is easily digested, and supplies Vitamin A and Vitamin D aiding bone development and disease resistance.
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Laura C. Pepper
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Model boat tests at National Physical Laboratory
The National Physical Laboratory at Teddington England operates a tan 670 feet long and 30 feet wide facility where scale models of boats and ships are tested for speed and seaworthiness.
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National Physical Laboratory
Teddington
Eng
Grand Cayman Joins Wireless Era On Calm Island
The article recalls Grand Cayman’s history from pirate taint and wrecking lore to a peaceful present. It notes the island lies 300 miles northwest of Jamaica and became connected by wireless when Jamaica’s colonial governor opened the service, replacing oat-based links.
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Grand Cayman
Jamaica
Grand Caymans
Sir Edward Denham
Civic law bans men from working in Tenganan village
A civic law in Tenganan, Dutch East Indies, prohibits men from working in the village under penalty of public thrashing by women. Japan reports 1,503,000 Japanese living abroad. Sixteen is cited as the most dangerous age for bicycle users.
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Tenganan
Dutch Fast Indies
Japan
Countries
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