Global World Happenings Briefly Told
President Roosevelt signs flood control funding of 105.6 million dollars. Sir Samuel Hoare announces two of three new 1937 battleships will be named Jelicoe and Beatty. Manitoba to boost Winnipeg relief aid as Bracken notes. France to double air force by spring 1939 with a nationalized airplane factory. John Masefield elected president of the Society of Authors succeeding Sir James Barrie. Jubilee stamps fetch 250 and 210 dollars for blue variants. Lieut. G. E. Matchett of Plamiston wins Bisley rifle trophy, third for Canada. A Toronto safe looting fails. cash not secured. Clifford MacGregor and team depart Sydney for Ellesmere land aboard the A. W. Greeley for a year northward investigation.
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Roosevelt
United States War Department
Samuel Hoare
the Admiralty
Jelicoe
Beatty
Manitoba
Winnipeg
John Bracken
France
Pierre Cot
Bouguenais
John Masefield
Society of Authors
Sir James Barrie
G. E. Matchett
Plamiston
Ont
Bisley
Torronto
Grass Diet For Anaemia Boosts Blood Health From Grass
Doctors highlight grass as a rich source of vitamins and minerals aiding red blood cell formation. Professor W R Graham notes tender fresh grass supports anaemia patients, with dehydrated grass for year round use arriving at Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto.
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Sudan
W. R. Graham
Poultry Department
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Lord Tweedsmuir Plans Northland Novel During Arctic Journey
Lord Tweedsmuir, soon to leave Ottawa after his Governor-General term, intends to write a novel set in Canada’s northland. The plan involves gathering material on his long trip, with sketches of more than 100 “old timers” to meet at settlements along his Arctic journey, to be published under the Buchan family name.
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Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Northland
John Buchan
Ottawa
Arctic Circle
Glaciers in Switzerland Power Nation's Water Supply
In Switzerland melting glaciers drive hydroelectric power, supplying the country with most of its electricity. The report notes glaciers shrink as rainfall patterns and climate factors influence water flow and energy output.
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Switzerland
Surgeon to Fit Artificial Eye for New York Girl
A six year old girl from New York will undergo plastic surgery at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital to create an artificial eye. The surgeon has rebuilt eyelids and a socket from cheek tissue and aims to improve appearance with an eyelash transplant and a future artificial eye insertion after healing.
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New York
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Me and Im: A Travel Perspective On Peace And People
G Z Woodland of Thos Cook and Son Ltd endorses tourism as a path to peace. He notes tourists mingle with locals, share friendly words, and return with goodwill toward the people they meet, aiding mutual understanding across Europe and beyond.
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Ana
W. H. Elliott
G. Z. Woodland
Thos. Cook and Son, Ltd
W. H. Eliott
Europe
New Mining Project Near Ranken Inlet Hudson Bay
The Winnipeg Free Press reports a new mining development at Ranken Inlet on Hudson Bay. Minerals found include nickel platinum gold and copper. If tests prove valid a $40 million to $50 million exploration expenditure may follow with New York mining interests backing the plan.
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Ranken Inlet
Hudson Bay
Churchill
Man
Winnipeg Free Press
New York
Stars Revealed Within the Big Dipper Bowl
Telescopes reveal thousands of stars inside the Big Dipper bowl. The message notes a quirky error about Guernsey dairy fame and a garbled figure claiming 24 gpare miles 2213.
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Guernsey
Anne Adams Pattern 4459 for Shirtwaister Seersucker Style
Anne Way lists Anne Adams Pattern 4459 for a shirtwaister in gay seersucker striped shirting novelty cotton or synthetic fabrics. Features Peter Pan collar front button bodice patch pocket and action pleated skirt with contrasting belt. sizes 12 to 40 with fabric and ribbon yardages provided. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for order details and illustrated instructions.
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Anne Adama
Anne Adams
Anne ‘Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot ‘Ave. E
Winnipeg
Exodus Journey and Pharaoh Pursuit In Biblical Tie
Sunday school lesson recounts the Israelites leaving Egypt by a roundabout route toward the Red Sea and Jehovah’s presence as a pillar of cloud and fire. It covers Pharaoh’s pursuit with chariots, Moses urging action, the crossing of the sea, and Israel’s fear, awe, and belief in Jehovah and Moses.
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Egypt
Red Sea
Desert
Moffatt
Moses
Joseph
Josph
Canaan
Jehovah
Israel
Pharaoh
Larael
Tarael
Jenova
Advantage Of Camping Life For Youth In Camp
A Calgary Herald excerpt extols camping for youth teaching self reliance initiative and unselfishness. It highlights joy from helping others, learning to fit in, and making friends as key benefits guiding smoother social pathways.
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Calgary Herald
World’s champion letter writer Mr Hooper from Idaho
Mr Charles Hooper of Coeur d Alene Idaho is celebrated as the world’s champion writer of letters to the editor. He has penned 78 000 letters sent to editors in the United States and abroad including France Germany Italy and Spain. He writes in the language of the country of publication and aims to keep an open forum for discussion.
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Charles Hooper
Coeur D'Alene
Ida
United States
France Germany
Italy
Spain
Hooper
Hamilton Spectator
Air minded offspring of mammals and bats
A fragment discusses young bats born in caves or crevices embracing early flight. It notes mothers carry helpless pups on fur at dusk and rest them beneath leaves, with pups clinging by claws as wings fold after hours.
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Abe
Gery
Court fines man for blowing and not blowing horn
Walter D. Murphy of Boston was fined $1 for sounding his horn unnecessarily and $2 for not sounding it after an emergency ended. District Court Judge John Duff ruled motorists must use good judgment and noted the emergency had passed when Murphy began blowing his horn.
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Walter D. Murphy
Boston
John
New Speed Record Attempt Set by G tyston at Salt Lake
Captain G tyston will try a world speed record in September on Utah salt beds. He designs the car with side by side engines and enclosed wheels. Sir Malcolm Campbell holds the present record at 301.12 mph, set on salt beds in the United States.
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Tyston
Sntsh
Salt Lake Beds
Utah
Malcolm Campbell
United States
Causes and prevention of cancer in historical overview
The article outlines non hereditary cancer facts noting age as a major predisposition, with most cases after 85 and a so called cancer age. It lists irritants like tar soot tobacco smoke sunlight and dental issues as potential triggers, and argues long term irritation, diet, chewing, and digestion may influence cancer risk.
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Man
Way to Identify Criminals and Manitoba Education Post
Police chiefs at a London convention heard Lt Col T Wood stress exposing the right ear in female portraits for identification. In Manitoba, Prof H C Etter, a Columbia and UBC graduate, was named superintendent of education under 1937 reform creating a reorganized department.
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Ontario
London
8. T. Wood
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ottawa
Manitoba
H.C. Etter
Columbia University
New York
University of British Columbia
Department of Education
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Ellesmere
Aland
North Country
Clifford MacGregor
Newark Airport
Sydney Harbor
A. W. Greeley
Wenders of
Anne
Dent
U.S
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