World Happenings Briefly Told From a Century Ago
A collage of brief items notes the 286th anniversary of Independence Day, a $2.1 billion unemployment relief bill’s passage, limited sockeye salmon packs in British Columbia for 1992, and Canada Dominion Day ceremonies. It mentions a Turkish snowstorm killing a shepherd and flock, doctors reading lead type by X-ray in Canada, Ontario price-fixing probes, Katharine Medill McCormick’s death in France, a $60 million pirate treasure discovery on Cocos Island, prospectors pursuing Jack Hornby, a pediatric heart operation in Montreal, and Roman coins found along the Thames at Viscount Craigavon’s home in Northern Ireland.
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Unitessi
United States
House Representatives
Senate
British Columbia
Hon SL. Howe
Provinal Fisheries
Jack Hornby
Thelon River
Hornby
Homeopathic Hospital
Montreal
J. Harry Condon
Robert Shepherd
Thames
Viscount Craigavon
Northern Ireland
Proposals for Monetary Reform By Major Strange
The article surveys several proposals for monetary reform including central bank credit control during prosperity and abundance during adversity, a shift to labor-based Canadian currency, and debates on price determination. It discusses bimetallism, managed currency, paper money backed by commodities, and state control of finance, noting criticisms about practicality and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Strange
Karl Marx
Marx
Sone
Iarge Walters
Nance
Mtteas
Debate on monetary reform and gold standard economics
Fragment discusses monetary policy, gold standard, and deflation fears. It notes criticisms of inflationary remedies, the need for international arrangements, and Canada’s gold debt. It warns inflation cannot alter interest and export income, and mentions a note about Bimetallism research from Searle Grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Searle Grain Company
Waiting Time Is Over Sperity Half Way
Barnjum Frank J. D Barnjum, a Canadian optimist, says prosperity awaits only if people meet it halfway. He urges those with money to buy, build, repair, and stock up now to save 30 to 50 percent by 80, claiming this will lift the mood. He notes a machine replacing workers in New York restaurants and urges advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Barnjum
Frank J. D. Barnjum
Receipts of Japan Railways Reach Nearly 11.9 Million
Government railways in Japan reported receipts for the prior year totaling about 11.9 million dollars. The figure reflects revenue from passenger and freight operations across the network, indicating the system's scale and ongoing financial performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Limitations Of Distributional Valuations In Bridge
Cavendish Club analysis explains how combined hands often exceed actual tricks due to value duplication. High contracts require fortified hands with aces and kings, and slam bidding hinges on control of suits. Unbalanced hands favor slams, while balanced hands demand strong high-card holdings to reach high contracts. An example shows how value duplication can prevent fulfillment of a high contract.
duplicate high card holdings disrupt bid slam
The description notes conflicting high card holdings between two hands with Ace King in both hearts and diamonds across North and South hands. It states the voids and duplicated values should not lead to a slam bid, as this duplication was exposed during bidding.
Passover Lessons From Exodus And The Birth Of Liberty
A Sunday school lesson reflects on the Passover as the natal day of a new nation founded on liberty and equality. It explains calendar changes from Abib to begin months, describes Passover rites including the roasted lamb, bitter herbs, and unleavened bread, and notes the symbols of unity, suffering, and readiness for departure as taught by R. C. Gillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Baylonians
Egypt
Edersheim
R. C. Gillie
Subsidy Rules Leave Omagh Home Builders to Pay Costs
At a council meeting in Omagh Ireland it was disclosed that new homeowners who began building expecting subsidies from both the city and the government must now cover all work and materials themselves. The subsidy expired on March 31 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Omagh
Deaf Emancipation Demand at Western Canada Meeting
Ed win G. Peterson of Saskatoon, superintendent of the Saskatchewan School for the Deaf, urged social emancipation for deaf persons at the triennial convention of the Western Canada Association of the Deaf held in Winnipeg, calling for education and employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin G. Peterson
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan School For the Deaf
Western Canada Association of the Deaf
Winnipeg
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ST Charles Mill
Mount ‘Olympus
Bursa
Turkey
Canadian Medical Association
Amiric
Manitoba
Dominion of Canada
F. A. McGregor
Ontario
Katharine Medill McCormick
Robert S. McCormick
Versailles
France
Col
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Cocos Isle
Vancouver
B.C
R. D. Adams
Sem
Childs
New York
Hamlin B. Hatch
Cavendish Club
A. K
M. E. Conron
Brandon
Geo "Walker
Thomas
Unday
Inard
Liniment
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