World Happenings Brief Afloat In Odd Mix Of News
A scattered World Happenings page reports an army air crash near Alabina west of Moscow, Edmonton land sales up $15,000 year over year, and Parliament’s Bennett not expecting Finance Minister post next session. Notices cite July 15 expiry for air mail contracts extended to August 6, Lindbergh cleared to fly with a radio transmitter, Dundee jute factories producing sugar sacks for government by December, and Canadian Legion proposing self contained camp in northern Canada. Also announced is Lieut-Gen Arthur G. Wauchope appointed high commissioner to Palestine, with Sir John Chancellor resigning, plus H. E. Beresford named assistant director of surveys. Likely unrelated items describe a children’s dress pattern ad and fabrics, with remarks on a calico print, a pinafore, and a 25 cent pattern.
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Hight Austen
Alabina
Moscow
Edmonton
Bennett
Post Office Department
Charles A. Lindbergh
Radio Commission
Japan
Dundee
Scotland
Canada
Hamilton
Canadian Legion
Arthur G
Palestine
Sir John
H. E. Beresford
Manitoba
Alfred Bedford Howell Purite
Ivan
Wes
Carey
Electric hydro projects spark biblical towns power surge
Rumors of a $2,000 horsepower plant powered by American capital will soon supply Jaffa Haifa Nazareth and Beersheba with electricity from the Jordan River south of the Sea of Galilee. Jerusalem Bethlehem and surrounding areas expect a separate British plant. Lebanon’s streams may yield 51000 horsepower. Barley noted as hardy crop with deep historic roots in Dominion cereal context. Canada aims to preserve wild scenic wealth through national parks.
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Oly Land
Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Jaffa
Haifa
Nazareth
Beersheba
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Lebanon
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Union
Winnipeg newspaper notice states instructions to order patterns issued by the Winnipeg Pattern Office located at 175 McDermot Ave. Pattern number details are requested from readers. The notice emphasizes proper submission and may outline payment or shipping terms.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Blame Rests On People Present in Low Mood Causes
The piece argues the depression stems from human errors across governments and peoples. It warns against relying on mysterious mechanical forces and calls for correcting public and private conduct to avert repeating past misfortunes. It notes a portable X-ray device to assess injuries at accident scenes.
Fortitude and courage of Stephen in martyrdom
Devotional study notes center on Stephen the first Christian martyr. The text contrasts his serene faith with the mob's rage, recounting his prayer for forgiveness as stones struck him and his death as a sleep. It traces Paul's involvement, persecution, and how scattered believers spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem.
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Cristian
Stephen
Christ
Jerusalem
Paul
Saul
Judea
Samaria
Jesus
Simpson
Empire State Building A City Within A Building
The Empire State Building in New York rises 86 storeys with about 25 000 people living or working inside. It has eight passenger lifts plus three express systems reaching speeds up to 15 miles per hour. Transfers to slower lifts or escalators are common and nearly a hundred escalators serve the structure. Six goods lifts operate continually in busy use. Another item notes Professor J B Mawdsley plans an aeroplane survey to locate and chart mineral resources in Northern Saskatchewan focusing on schist and greenstone formations. It also mentions fish parental care in catfish families.
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Jousands
Empire State Building
New York
J. B. Mawdsley
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Communicating With Planets Tesla Sees Energy Transmitted Between Worlds
Nicola Tesla on his 75th birthday claims a method to transmit thousands of horsepower of energy from one planet to another. He believes this will enable interplanetary communication as humanity nears greater scientific wonders through refined observation methods and heightened perception. Scotland Reports Population Decline Migration blamed for drop from 4,862,000 in 1921 to 4,842,000 now Gaelic speakers total 137,000 with 7,000 unable to speak English.
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Nicola ‘Tesla
Nicola Tesla
Scotland
Trader Moberley dies at 96 former Hudson's Bay Company officer
True Mabey jan Link With the Very Barty, History Of the West H. J. Moberley known as Trader Moberley died after brief illness attributed to old age. He was 96. The last remaining commissioned officer of the old Hudson's Bay Company, he served from 18S with Sir George Simpson until retirement in 1804 as factor at Tea Ia Crosse Post. Born in Barrie Ontario, he traveled widely with Lloyds before joining HBC at Norway House. He helped open Jasper House and Fort McMurray, led transports at Portage la Loche, and guided dispatches for the Earl of Southesk in 1859 during a hunting expedition. He also headed posts at Fort Vermilion, Peace River and Stanley Mission.
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Jan
Barty
West
H. J. Moberley
Moberley
Hudson's Bay Company
Sir George Simpson
Tea Ia Crosse
Barrie
Ontario
Lloyds
Havana
Cuba
St. Petersburg
Russia
Norway House
Rowland
Edmonton
Rocky Mountain
Jasper House
Fort Vermillion
Peace River
Fort McMurray
Portage la Loche
Earl of Southesk
Earl
Canada
New la Crosse
Stanley Mission
Churchill
Saskatchewan
Lemon Egg Nog and Chicken Salad Parade
Recipe notes list lemon egg nog ingredients with milk water sugar lemon juice and nutmeg. Also outlines a chicken salad with celery onions crushed pineapple butter and seasoning, including steps to brown vegetables then heat and serve with fried foods.
Manitoba set to surpass Yukon as Canada’s fourth gold producer
Manitoba’s gold output in the first four months of 1931 reached 35,928 ounces valued at $739,540, exceeding the entire 1930 output of 23,189 ounces worth $479,359. At the current rate, Manitoba is on track to surpass Yukon and become the fourth producer in Canada, with annual output over two million dollars. Also noted, Edinburgh raised over $8,000 in a single day for the Scottish lifeboat fund.
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Province
Yukon
Canada
Manitoba
Alberta to receive nine and a half million from school lands fund
Dominion issues a three year debenture for 9,564,569 at 5 percent until July 1, 1834, payable semiannually. Funds arise from school lands sales since 1905, previously controlled by Ottawa. With Natural Resources transfer to province, school lands funds move to provincial control. Settlement seen as highly advantageous by Premier Brownlee and Treasurer Reid.
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Alberta
R G. Reid
Ottawa
Dominion
Brownlee
Trea Er Reid
Cobra Webs and Sunlit Baseball in Argentina This Year
Cob as old spider name Cobweb origin roots in a playful school exchange about seasons and sun. The piece notes baseball rising in popularity in Argentina during the current year.
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England
Asm
Holy Land
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Parks of Canada
Unday
Peter
Italy
Mabey
Betty Barclay
Hong Kong
Edinburgh
Scottish Lifeboat Fund
Tommy
Argentina
Studdy
Brooder
Chantler & Chantles Limited
Wellington St. W
RONTO
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