World happenings briefly told from the era
Amy Johnson awarded gold medal of honor by the League of Youth for her Capetown feat. Sailors from HMCA Skeens arrive in Halifax en route to England for gunnery training. Canadian Authors Association plans a UK tour from Quebec on July. Pacific Science congress set for June 1 to 16 in Vancouver and Victoria. US Congress overrides Hoover veto to grant Philippines independence. Canada ranks fifth in world exports in 1932 per Dominion Bureau of Statistics. A memorial forest of 10,000,000 acres proposed by Canadian and American conservationists. Inspectors Gilbert Smith and E R Jackson slated for retirement amid branch reorganization. Imperial Economic Conference pact to ease Canadian cattle import bans takes effect. A second leprosy case in Toronto prompts isolation and possible transfer to New Brunswick colony. Former Rio de Janeiro resident suspected as link to origin of disease.
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Amy Johnson
League of Youth
Capetown
Hmca Skeens
Pacific
Halifax
England
Canadian Authors’ Association
United Kingdom
Quebec
Gilbert Smith
Ottawa
E. R Jackson
Dominion Penitentiaries Branch
Beng
Citcle
Canada
Toronto
New Brunswick
Rio de Janeiro
FASHION PATTERN FOR SLENDERIZING VEST AND VESTED GOWN
A pattern description details a deep inset vest with a bolero feel and paneled slimming skirt. It notes puffed sleeves with snug wrists, black crepe fabric with geranium red trim, and options like crinkly crepe satin and sheer woollens. Style No. 983 covers sizes 16 through 44 inches. price 20 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipeg pattern order instruction lists the address 175 McDermot Ave and Pattern No size details. It implies a subscription or order process for patterns through the Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Realization Of Hopes Depends On Present Opportunities
A meditation on pursuing future hopes by making best use of present chances. It cites Alexander the Great and argues that youths especially should value present opportunities as the most vital asset for realizing long term aims. Hopes are valuable only if actively pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander the Great
Macedonia
Sabbath Means of Man Not Man for Sabbath
Devotional overview citing Mark 2 7 28 and 2 13 6 2 18 22 criticizing Pharisee rigidity over fasting and Sabbath rules. Jesus reframes Sabbath as a privilege serving human welfare, citing David and showbread examples to justify needed law exceptions. Reflection by J M E Ross on Sabbath meaning and human destiny.
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Jesus
David
Nob
Abiathar
Holy Place
Temple
Tabernacle
J. M. E. Ross
Hollywood Supers Hire In Salary Tale
A jobless actor negotiates for immediate payroll with a famous film producer. The producer delays, asking him to return in a month, prompting the actor to name rivals including the tight company the gas company and the telephone company. The director laughs and hires him on salary.
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Fim
Hollywood
Flashlight Photo Technique Outlined by Hibben in Newark
Samuel G. Hibben, lighting engineer, described a new electric bulb enabling flashlight photography in near total darkness to the Tuminat ing Engineering Society of Newark New York.
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Tuminating Engineering Society of
Newark
New York
Samuel G. Hibben
Queen Mary Charms Mission Workers With Kind Gift Gesture
The Prince of Wales notes Queen Mary is close to English hearts. Arthur Topp le, a 17 year old St Swithan's Mission worker in Tooting, wrote asking for gifts for a Christmas bazaar. The queen replied with delight and sent about a dozen items including games and books, endearing her to locals.
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Prince of Wales
Queen Mary
Arthur Topple
St. Swithan’s Mission
Tooting
Arthur
Mary
St Swithan's
Royal Bank of Canada Annual Meeting Highlights Liquidity
The Royal Bank of Canada reported a strong year with total assets of 765,512,920 and liquid assets at 355,920,915. Cash assets reached 164,000,000, while Sir Herbert Holt and Morris W. Wilson addressed shareholders on bank strength, Canadian economy, and railway amalgamation.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Pub Hc
Herbert Holt
Morris W. Wilson
Herbert
Canada
Royal Commission On Transportation
M. Wilson
Beat ranks first and perk second in American preference
A recent survey shows Beat topping the list of preferred brands among Americans, while Perk ranks second. The poll highlights consumer favorites across multiple product categories, with Beat achieving leading recognition in overall appeal and perceived value.
Turkeys Roost in Trees Across Britain
In Britain, reports describe wild turkeys living high in trees, with hens and gobblers noted scattering across parks and rural hedges. Local observers remark on the unusual behavior amid autumn migrations, while officials consider safe management of these large birds in public spaces.
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Great Britain
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Scott's
PU Erie
Vancouver
Victoria
Philippines
United States Congress
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ruth Rogers
God
Earth
Heaven
Whittier
Mr. Bennett
Ushere
Sir Herbert
Europe
United States
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