World Happenings Briefly Told
Cyril Deverell promoted field marshal successor to Viscount Allenby. Canada exported gold to the United States in 1935 totaling 99,449,500 with 2,565,226 of foreign origin. A microbe smaller than any seen before was found in London sewage. French aviator Marsye Hills claims women’s altitude record at 45,275 feet. Starting July 1 UK vehicle drivers banned from talking to passengers in motion. Ten Canadian government merchant ships sold for 419,926. Derby councillor D R Butler in Toronto urges more British farmers in Canada. Asia magazine barred from circulation in China for unfavourable material. Canadian income tax assessments 1929–35 total 4,883,288,093. Dominion parasite laboratory opened at Belleville costing 85,000 with US and Canadian entomologists present.
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Ir Cyril Deverell
Viscount Allenby
Canada
United
London
D. R. Butler
Derby
England
Toronto
House of Commons
G. G. McGeer
Lid
Vancouver-Burrard
Dominion
Belleville
United States
Butterfly wing portraits win London society favor
London artists unveil portraits made entirely from butterfly wings. Suaj purchases old wing collections dating to 1865 and completes a Queen Mary portrait. A striking Princess Elizabeth likeness by the Duchess of York uses nineteenth century butterflies, while costumes and coats of armor demand up to 1000 wings.
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London Society
Suaj
Mary
Elizabeth
Duchess of York
Centipede Swallows Its Young Found Near Yass Australia
A. E. Davis and his sons Jack and Austin observed a centipede near Yass, Australia, with a young centipede halfway down its throat. It had swallowed five young ones. The mother was five and a half techs Keag and the young ones were on toch Dong.
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A. E. Davis
Jack
Austin
Yass
Australia
Friendship of a Dog and the Teacher’s Grief
A teacher in an Eastern city missed classes for a day and a half after the death of a pet dog. A doctor says grief from such a loss can impair a teacher’s fitness, while others argue that dogs are valued family members and can deeply affect responsible adults. The piece questions who should bear absence costs and notes the strong bond between humans and dogs.
Pioneer Alf Fisher recalls early voyage to Canada
Alf Fisher, 78, recalls leaving England aboard the Tweed and landing at Quebec from a four masted schooner on June 18, five months after sailing January 10. A Northwest Rebellion veteran, he later served in South Africa, joined the Great War effort, and spent years with the Mounted Police. He celebrated his birthday at Baltcoats, Saskatchewan, two days after landing, recalling Quebec fruit replacing salt pork.
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Britain
RMLS
Queen Mary
Tweed
England
Alf. Fisher
Baltcoats
Sask
Confederation
Fisher
Canada
South Africa
Mounted Police
Ocean
Quebec
Alberta Bird Sanctuary founder George Bendick dies aged 79
George Bendick, 79, founder of the Bendick bird sanctuary near Edmonton, died at his Le tne home. Four decades earlier he and his wife fled to a homestead now the Grath Side game farm, a noted show place with rare birds from many countries. Visitors from across the continent toured the site.
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George Bendick
Canada
Bendick
Edmonton
Letne
Mr. Bendick
Grath Side
Italians Honor Marconi With Naval Ranks
Premier Mussolini named Guglielmo Marconi rear admiral of the Italian navy. Baron Pompeo Aloisi was also promoted to rear admiral, while Marshal Emilio de Bono received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy after leading the early Italian campaign in Ethiopia.
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Dr. Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi
Mussolini
Il Duce
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
League of Nations
Emilio de Bono
Ethiopia
Shipment of 52 horses from Calgary to Perth Scotland
From Southern Alberta breeders in Calgary, 52 head of Clydesdales and Percherons, including prize winners, were shipped to Perth Scotland. Animals sold from $165 to $250 each. Freight and charges to destination total about $100 for two head.
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Scott
Alberta
Calgary
Perth
Scotland
Wheat rust impact in North Dakota surpasses other states
North Dakota faces severe stem rust in its wheat fields, reportedly more damaging than in any other state. The concern highlights agricultural vulnerability and potential yield losses across regional crops.
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North Dakota
Solar Eclipse Observations Indicate Ultra Violet Influence
Soviet eclipse teams report preliminary results linking ultra violet radiations to the formation of the ionosphere. Prof Boris Gerasimovich cautions that findings need verification while Prof Kessenik notes radio audibility rising 15 minutes before totality. Astronomers at Ak Bulak observed the new star in Cepheus.
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Earth
Boris Gerasimovich
K. Kessenik
Tomsk
Ak Bulak
Snake Worship In India Families Encourage Reptile To Live In Home
A report notes widespread snake worship in India with serpents kept at home and in village groves. Families perform ceremonies to honor snakes to avoid misfortune such as leprosy and childlessness, with granite cobra shrines and ceremonies at a raised platform.
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India
Mibions
Imperial Conference Planned in London After Coronation
Prime Minister Baldwin announced in the House of Commons that an Imperial conference would be held in London next May after the King's coronation set for May 12. Leaders from Canada, the Dominions, and the Empire are expected to attend, marking the first regular Imperial meeting since 1930.
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London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Canada
Ottawa
Used motor oil offered as part payment for new cars in Germany
A German car dealer allows customers to trade in used motor oil toward new vehicles. The program enables oil collectors to offset part of the purchase price by delivering recyclable oil during the sale.
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Germany
Continuing Spirit of Christ in Acts 1 and 2
Sunday school lesson on Acts 1 6 14 and 2 1 47 discusses the risen Lord on the Mount of Olives and the apostles receiving power from the Holy Spirit to witness in Jerusalem Judea Samaria and to the ends of the earth The Day of Pentecost shows the Spirit at work inspiring the early church with tongues of fire wind and transformed lives confirms that apostles did not become perfect but were guided by divine power.
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Jerusalem
Judme
Samaria
Christ
Mount of Olives
Israel
Crist
Hoth
Jesus
Judea
Rome
Irenseus
Akensup
John the Baptist
Henry Drummond
Divorces Granted Rise in Quebec Applications
Divorces granted this session totalled 40, up 10 from last session, Senator Len Frum McMeans of Winnipeg told the senate. All applications originated in Quebec province, with 11 husbands and 29 wives receiving divorces. The cotton boll weevil faces 66 documented bird predators.
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Quebec
Lenfrum McMeans
Winnipeg
Senate
Sesson
Crocheted Cape for Summer Wear in Pattern 5360
A light lacy capelet with a soft scarf collar that ties beneath the chin. Instructions include pattern 5360 details, illustration of stitches, and material needs for making the cape suitable for casual visits or formal occasions.
Tiny marvels and masterful miniatures astonish world
A report highlights the world's smallest steam engine no bigger than a pen nib built by a Hungarian, and a four inch long gold and silver miniature train created by J. Martin of Walhamstow. It notes a finger sized electric motor from Nebraska with gold parts and a cotton strand drive, and mentions portrait engravings by A H Khasglwale of Poona. A forger split a bank note in two, while Jules Charboneau earns top praise for 24 000 miniatures from 85 years of collecting and three world tours including the Lords Prayer on a pin bead.
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J. Martin
Walthamstow
London
A. H. Khasglwale
Poona
George
Edward VI
England
Jules Charboneau
To Serve The Prairies Building Starts in Red Deer
The first milk condenser in the Prairie Provinces begins in Red Deer Alberta with the Central Alberta Dairy Pool Alix starting the project Minister W N Chant lured the first sod and the plant is due to open late July It will produce evaporated milk for households marking a milestone for prairie dairies including larger dairies already supplying condensed milk for ice cream trade.
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Red Deer
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Central Alberta
Alix
W.N. Chant
Prairies
Mechanical Watcher Eyes to Detect Enemy Aircraft
A Chicago soldier chemist, Mr A A Amhym, claims a mechanical watcher with electric eyes can detect approaching enemy aircraft fifty miles away. The device pierces fog and smoke, guiding fire when it sights enemy planes, and it is described as a new war aid.
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Chicago
A. A. ‘Amhym
Royal decree bans warboards from Belgian beauty spots
Belgium restricts warning boards at tourist centers and village entrances. The decree bars them from key districts and requires placement 500 yards from roads canals and railways. Officials say the rules provoke as much fuss as a major issue, reflecting tensions in public spaces.
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Belgium
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