World Happenings Briefly Told
A mosaic of global notes mentions Dr Terence W. L McDermott condemning war propaganda in torpedo texts, and a Victoria BC dining room marking a second anniversary. It lists explorations by Captain James Cook, Canadian trade figures, and a push for international cooperation voiced by Hor Ernest Lapointe.
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Terence W. L McDermott
League of Nations Society
Toronto
Sunshine Inn
Victoria
Lewin Lakes
Mann
Mackenzien
Pacific Railway
Ernest Lapointe
League of Nations
Canada
Ottawa
Weighing a Ship And Displacement Defined
The article explains ship weight measures two ways. First is the tonnage based on hull and deck space excluding machinery, in units of 100 cubic feet. Second is displacement, the vessel's actual weight, determined by the water displaced.
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Board of Trade
Fiftieth Bible Reading by Mrs Belle Gilham at 88
Fiftieth reading of the Bible begins for Mrs Belle Gilham of Scott Kansas as she plans another Christmas Eve observance. She has completed nine readings and adds six more during weekly Sunday School lessons, with a recent session at a daughter's home in Springfield Missouri.
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Mra Belle Giham
Scott
Kas
Flying Hamburger and Electric Rail Speed Records
The article notes that ultra fast electric trains, including Germany’s Flying Hamburger, exceeded practical use due to roadbed issues. Thirty years earlier record speeds reached by electric trains neared 13066 miles per hour, while the Zeppelin on rails held a 1429 mile record two years prior, yet not practical for regular service.
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Germany
Costume Slip Pattern for Older Youth Fashions
Pattern style No 426 offers a two piece slip design shaped to fit bust and hips with a low back. Sizes 14 to 40 available for youths, requires about 2 yards of fabric plus binding, priced 20 cents. Remnants offered in silk and satin crepes at discounts. Coin wrap preferred.
How To Order Patterns Winnipeg Newspaper Notice
Winnipeg Pattern No Name Town Size listed for order at Union located 175 McDermot Ave. The notice presents pattern details and ordering method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Marvels of the Human Eye by FM Crowe in Calgary
The article explains presbyopia as a natural aging change affecting near vision. It covers the eye’s anatomy, accommodation, and the need for glasses to aid close work. It notes the progression of accommodation loss, symptoms like headaches and blurred vision, and the role of convergence and the OCuli nerve in eye function.
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FM Crowe
Oplometsint-Cotictan
Calgary
Dyop
Artificia
Moisture Conservation Plan for Saskatchewan Drought Areas
Hon James F Bryant chairs the Saskatchewan Conservation and Afforestation committee proposing a large tree planting drive and summer fallow strips to preserve soil moisture. The plan calls for shelter belts across farms using quick-growing and hardwood species, with government funding to supply and plant trees and enforce cultivation rules for ten years.
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James F Bryant
Saskatchewan Comminservation and Afforestation
Aide
Saskatchewan
Indian Head
Tand
Prince Albert
Regina
Moose
Weguura
Srougat
Ord
United States
Climate stability seen in Colorado trees over four centuries
Colorado researchers report tree growth in the Rocky Mountain region shows minimal climate change impact for 400 years. German glove makers note rising American demand for cotton fabric gloves, boosting local production.
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Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Germany
America
Seek First the Kingdom and Heavenly Treasures Lesson
Sunday School lesson on Matthew 6 33 urging to seek God's kingdom and store up treasures in heaven rather than earthly wealth. Devotional ties to Psalm 19 7 21 and Whittier and Frances Willard quotes note enduring virtue over material gains. The heart follows treasure and true wealth endures beyond earthly goods.
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Jesus
Earth
Heaven
Whittier
Frances E. Willard
Matthew Henry
New Hayden Planetarium to Display Artificial Heaven in NYC
The New York Evening Post reports a spring debut for an artificial heavens exhibit at the Museum of Natural History. A 75 foot dome will crown the planetarium on Central Park West, with starry canopy funded by a $650,000 RFC bond issue and a $150,000 gift from Charles Hayden.
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Lord” Whien
Charles Dickens
Abetek
France
British Columbia
Mations Marketing Board
J. A. Grant
Charcau
Northern
Harry Olensky
Manitoba
Churchill
Northwest
James Cook
Pacific Northwest
Nootka
Vancouver Island
New York Evening Post
New York
Museum of Natural History
Eighty-First Street
Central Park West
George H. Sherwood
Allstar
Howe
Reconstruct Finance Corporation
Charles Hayden
RFC
Mr. Hayden
Hayden Planetarium
Crowds flock to British Museum for Codex Sinaiticus sale
Visitors stampede to view Codex Sinaiticus bought from Russia for 500000 dollars while a second Bible priced at 150 draws little attention. The large family Bible once belonged to William Glase, founder of early 19th century Tristan da Cunha settlement. A Scotch woman claims to have invented the war tank after visions.
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British Museum
William Glase
Tristinda
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Canale
London
Hon Hoh
Hon
K. C. MacDonald
Bobbie
Hopiy
Ruth Rogers
Esrropla
Bibles
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