World Happenings Briefly Told
Ottawa reassembled joint Pension Act committee after adjournment with W Martin Griffin hired to revise Canada Shipping Act amendments drafted this session. Sir Hubert Wilkins plans April departure to join Antarctic expedition. Charles Wong leaves Winnipeg for China to join gov ernment air force. Fred Rebell arrives in San Pedro after 8000 mile voyage from Sydney. Canadian water colors to show in Britain next year. Julius Montagu Williams dies in Toronto at 70. US debt policy may cut trade barriers argues Premier Bracken in Winnipeg. John H Williams notes US tariff sentiment moderating at world economic talks.
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Ottawa
W. Martin Griffin
K.C. Vancouver
Dominion
Charles Wong
Winnipeg
China
Govrrment Air Force
Fred Rebell
Australia
San Pedro
California
Sydney
Great Britain
Naonal Gallery
Ottaw
Julius Montagu Williams
Ontario
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Toronto
United States
Bracken
John H. Williams
Flight Scheme Dropped as Piccard Backs Down
Professor Auguste Piccard will not ascend from Hudson Bay as proposed. He told New York audiences the plan failed due to the extreme northern landing challenges and the need for a ground signal system. He called for a financier with genuine scientific interest and a large purse to back the venture.
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Piccard
Hudson Bay
Canada
Auguste Piccard
New York
Tribute to Queen Mary as Housewife Icon of Wise Spending
Sir Edward Wallington aged 73, retired treasurer to the Queen, calls Queen Mary a model housewife. He recalls paying private bills for 130 years without a query and lauds her as an exemplar of prudent shopping and careful spending for British housewives.
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Queen Mary
Edward Wallington
Sir Edward
Britain
No Mishaps At Sea Island Airport In 1932
Vancouver sea island airport reported no accidents in 1932 per Manager William Templeton to the civic airport committee. Yearly figures show 707 passenger fights 40 test flights 754 student instruction flights 1,859 arrivals 309 departures 310 visiting aircraft and 2,652 passengers carried.
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Uver
Sea Island
Vancouver
William Templeton
Civic Airport Committee
Arm Numb With Rheumatism Woman's Thanks to Kruschen
A testimonial from Mrs WAB praising Kruschen for curing years of rheumatism including numbness in the arm and fingers. She describes initial pain, difficulty bending her thumb, and numbness in the right arm and hand, noting improvement after taking Kruschen before breakfast. The ad claims six mineral salts cleanse the liver kidneys and stomach and purge uric acid.
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Kruschen
Employment Rise in England Across Several Industries
Employment improves in England with a drop of 76 519 in registered unemployed between November 11 and December 19. Coal mining iron and steel general engineering and textiles show gains while building public works pottery footwear hosiery and woollen industries report fewer jobs.
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England
Tailored lines for Jay pattern and wool blends
The article describes Style No. 313 with a cross over bodice panel and beltless waistline, pairing with a skirt panel to add weight. It notes fabric options in soft woolens or crepe silk, size range from bust 16 to 44 inches, and a white pique inset vest. The original used diagonal woollen weave and refers to fabric yardage and a 20 cent pattern price.
Norway Ski Club orders six freight cars of snow for Gary meet
The Norge Ski Club, facing thin snow for its January fifteenth tournament at Gary, Indiana, ordered six freight car loads from Wisconsin after officials found ample snow about 400 miles north near Chicago. The piece notes the growing specialization of fire departments in firefighting education.
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Norge Ski Club
Gary
Chiago
Wisconsin
Jesus Forgiveness and Faith in a Paralyzed Man
Sunday School lesson focuses on Mark 2 verses 1 12 in which four friends bring a paralyzed man to Jesus in Capernaum. Seeing their faith, Jesus forgives the man’s sins and heals him, illustrating how collective faith can influence spiritual salvation alongside physical healing. The piece notes the urgency of seeking worship with action and reflects on the broader lesson of unselfish gospel effort. It also briefly references fashion in Nose rings and London fire statistics for contrast.
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Jesus
Capernaum
Christ
Francis J. McConnell
W. L. Watkinson
Light Flaky Biscuits with Magic Baking Powder
Miss M McFarlane of D Michael's Hospital Toronto endorses Magic Baking Powder for light tender baked goods. She cites food chemistry knowledge and practical cooking experience. many public institutions use it for uniform results. Magic outsells competitors and is favored by Canadian housewives. A free Magic Cook Book offers dozens of recipes from Standard Brand.
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Miss M. McFarlane
Nictitian
D. Michael's Hospital
Toronto
Miss McFarlane
Brandeard
Fraser Avenue
Liberty Street
Ont
Artificial Heart Device Tested by Moscow Surgeons
Moscow surgeons developed an artificial heart device intended to revolutionize heart surgery. In tests the device pumped blood through the arteries while a living dog’s heart was removed and later reimplanted. the dog survived after sixteen stitches were placed on the heart.
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Moscow
Rise of New Gold Dredging Firms in New Zealand
A surge of new gold dredging companies is forming in New Zealand as prospectors seek opportunities in revived mining activity. Investors note growing interest in marine dredging near coastal sites and inland river deposits, signaling a budding industry expansion.
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New Zea
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Olf Club
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McDermot Ave
Teac
Sre
Adout
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