World happenings brefly told
The National Government contracted with a group of former military aviators to develop a Chinese air force. Amelia Earhart received the Order of Leopold from King Albert for her solo Atlantic flight. The Empress of Britain again broke the Atlantic crossing record on her first Strait of Belle Isle passage this season. Col. Herbert Swinford of Canadian history died in Winnipeg at 63. Prof J W Gregory drowned. earth movements study in the Andes. British Columbia Fisheries output in 1931 valued at 11,100,822, down from 23,108,302 the prior year. The UK fruit bill rose nearly 32,000,000. oranges led, apples mostly from Canada. England saw about 7,000 killed and 20,000 injured in road accidents in the last year. in London Metro Police District 1,326 killed and over 5,000 injured. BC lumbermen to send trade delegation to China per Nelson Lougheed’s suggestion.
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Amelia Earhart
Leopold
Albert of the
Atlantic
Strait of Belle Isle
Col
Herbert Swinford
Red River
Winnipeg
J. W. Gregory
Andes
British Columbia
Cominom Bureau of Statistics
United Kingdom
Empire Marketing Board
Canada
England
London
China
Nelson Lougheed
British Columbia Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Special Fellowships Open to Canadian Graduates
The University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies announces awards of special fellowships open to graduates of other Canadian universities. Winners include J. R Daniels Beall and Miss M. Fisher from the University of British Columbia HM Chisholm from Dalhousie, and others from Dalhousie and Saskatchewan universities.
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Seskatche
School of
University of Toronto
J. R Daniels Beall
M. 4. Fisher
University of British Columbia
HM. Chisholm
Dalhousie Ten
University of Saskatchewan
Vegetarian heat study notes 10 percent gap with meat eaters
A Kansas City experiment observes 10 vegetarians versus meat eaters over zero years. Vegetarians generate heat and energy about 10 percent slower. no clear gains in activity or health. Diets show few other differences beyond heat production. wrap-over front fashion notes included as unrelated ad copy.
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Kansas City
Gorse Lady Seeks Companions In Canada
Personal notice from a gorse lady in Canada offering to take charge of one or more young ladies. She has travel abroad experience and Canadian and British testimonials. Available as companion or travel companion anywhere in Canada. Provides details via Box 50, Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave, East. Winnipeg Man.
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Canada
Britain
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
California Tech unveils method to evaporate platinum like water
A California Institute of Technology announcement describes a discovery enabling platinum to evaporate as a mist and condense into ultra thin, durable films. The process coats various materials, turning fibers into pliant threads with a sheen resembling pure platinum.
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California Institute of Technology
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Union
Pattern order inquiry from Winnipeg Union located at 375 McDermot Ave lists Pattern No. details. The brief fragment suggests a mail or office order process for patterns with a Winnipeg postal reference and supplier address.
One Over One Bridge System Explained by Geor Ge Reith
The article surveys the One-Over-One variation of contract bridge systems by Geo Reith of the Knickerbocker Whist Club New York and notes its use by the Four Horsemen Sims Burnstine Karn Jacoby. It outlines opening bids two one three level responses and slam signaling logic claiming advantages in concealment and partner communication while acknowledging debate on system efficacy.
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Geo. Reith
Knickerbocker Whist Club
New York
Four Horsemen of Bridge
Je. Hal Sims
David Burnstine
Willard Karn
Oswald Jacoby
Bandits in Sydney N S W Lift Wall Locomotives and Church
A Sydney Nova Scotia report recalls daring local crimes as bandits steal a 30 foot wall and six foot high brick work, seize 30 locomotives minus frames and even take part of a church. The piece compares to U S rackets where thieves back a van to a home and load everything in one trip.
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South Wales
Sydney
N.S.W
United States
Neuritis Vanishes With Kruschen Remedy Claim
The text claims neuritis can be banished by Kruschen salts through warm applications and morning doses. It describes nerve pain from blood impurities and asserts Kruschen restores bodily balance, enabling full use of the arm and easing inflammation.
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Tye
Kemschen
Empire Blow
Abraham the Friend of God and the first altruist
Sunday School lesson on Abraham highlights his life as a venture with a purpose and his faith in one God. It traces his relationship with God, his obedience, and the belief that personal gain benefits others, blessing nations as humanity’s universal asset.
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Abrahas
Abraham
God
Jehovah
Abram
Basil King
British adventurers claim sunken Spanish galleon near Chaguaramas Bay
A band of British treasure seekers says they contacted a sunken galleon in Chaguaramas Bay Trinidad hoping for gold ingots and jewels. Led by Frank Cooper and using a divining spring, they crossed the Atlantic aboard the Vigilant to hunt the legendary Spanish treasure said to be guarded by naval defeat legends.
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Chaguaramas Bay
Trinidad
Frank Cooper
Atlantic
Anyvessel
Cooper
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CNR
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Cyr
F. D. Jacob
Dominion
Imperial Tobacco
W. B. Tingle
The
Tobacco Company
A. Desrosiers
Imperial Company
J. E. Gibault
Ndt
Canadian National Railways
Essin
Eagle Brand
Brefly
Hatch
Cavendish Club
Toronto
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