World Happenings Briefly Told
News briefs report increased constabulary on the Northern Ireland border over cattle smuggling from the Irish Free State. The Prince of Wales becomes president of the English Speaking Union. Poland to build twelve warships including four mine sweepers two destroyers and submarines. A large lathe was made at Sheffield for forgings up to sixty feet long. Britain rejects handing Bermuda for debt payment. A Lithuanian former premier Augustine Waldemaras is jailed for 12 years. Burrard Inlet bridge reopens after four years. England and Wales birth rate rises in early year. Silver bullion exports more than double the prior year with gold also rising as per Dominion statistics.
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Northern Ireland
Irish Free State
Prince of Wales
London
Sheffield
English Steel Company
Britain
Bermuda
United States
England
Wales
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prince of Wales funds farm schools plan for child emigration
The Prince of Wales donates 8000 to the Child Emigration Society for establishing farm schools in the Dominion. The campaign seeks 500000 to expand the scheme, already successful in Western Australia. Children stay five to six years at the farm schools, with jobs in Belgium reported as higher than last year.
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Prince of Wales
Child Emigration Society
Dominion
Great Britain
British Columbia
Prince the Society
Western Australia
Inaugural Air Mail Link Opens Between Fort Chipewyan Fond du Lac
Four yearly air mail trips will connect Fort Chipewyan and Fond du Lac at the eastern end of Lake Athabasca. The inaugural flight on June 15 carried about 10 000 letters. Canadian Airways Ltd holds the mail contract and will operate the service from Edmonton and Ottawa reports.
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Swand
Fort Chipewyan
Fond du Lac
Lake Athabasca
Edmonton
Ottawa
Canadian Airways, Ltd
Summer wardrobe plan for cotton fabrics in pattern 349
A fashion notice promotes cotton fabrics for summer wear with patterns suitable for spectator sports or city use. It highlights stripes, plaids, peasant weaves, shirtings, gabardines, seersuckers, eyelet batistes, and linens in pastel shades. Pattern No. 349 fits busts 36 to 40 inches and costs 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesports
Spectat
Smiton
Cape
Little Journeys In Science On Ether And Anesthetics
The article traces ether’s first use in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital on October 16, 1846 by William T. Morton, notes earlier uses by Dr C W Long, and mentions nitrous oxide, chloroforpene, ethylene, and acetylene as anesthetics. It highlights the surgical revolution and humane benefits from anesthesia in medical research and animal studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Liam T. Morton
Morton
C. W. Long
Jefferson
Georgia
Humphry Davy
James G. Simpson
Thomas Nunnery
Ethelyne
Enormous Funnels Shaping New Cunarder 534 at Clydebank
Detailed reports describe the Clydebank yard work on the new Cunarder 534 with its massive funnels. Tests in wind tunnels and model experiments inform funnel design, rudder fitting, cabin testing, and comfort systems to ensure optimal safety and passenger ease.
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Clydebank
Glasgow
New York City
Holland
Pennsylvania RR
East River
New York Central
Harlem River
60Th Street
Eck
Darlington
Care Of Rubber Belting Maintenance Tip
A cheap method to keep rubber belts in condition and prevent slippage is to apply 2 to 3 drops of castor oil weekly on a small belt or 1/4 to 1/2 ounce on the main drive belt. Do not use mineral oil. Most belt dressings are unsuitable unless advised by the manufacturer. Leave belts on pulleys at all times.
Resting women dancers urged as foot treatment
Dr H E Clybourne of Columbus Ohio told the West Virginia Osteopathic Society that dancing in high heeled slippers rests the feet. He argued high heels alter the muscular pull and give the feet a beneficial rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Osteopathic Society
H. E. Clybourne
Columbus
Jeroboam’s Rise Foretold in Ahijah’s Symbolic Act
The Sunday school lesson notes Jeroboam, Ephraim’s overseer under Solomon, angering Judah by oppressing workers. Prophet Ahijah tore his garment and declared Jeroboam would rule ten tribes, with a condition of obedience to God. The piece compares the scene to biblical precedents and explains the promise of a lasting dynasty only if he followed God.
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Derwuwams
Jeroboam
Ephraim
Solomon
Jerusalem
Joseph
Manasseh
Ahijah
Shiloh
Samuel
Saul
Ezekiel
Zechariah
Israel
Macbeth
David
Grasshopper Chirps Signal Warmer Than Sixty-Two Degrees
Observation notes that grasshoppers chirp only when temperatures exceed 62 degrees Fahrenheit, remaining silent in colder weather. The pattern links insect activity to warmer conditions.
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Og den
Warsaw
Atl
Augustine Waldemaras
Lithuania
Burrard Inlet
Vancouver
North Shore
Belgium
Are
Ruth Rogers
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Patera No
Anaest
Hetic
Gordon H. Guest, M.A
Calomel
Stee
Lou Skuce
ETTE
Denicotea
Badt, Simpeen Co
7. Eaton Co
Liggett
Mestley's Cigar
Retherford
Beatres
Chantler & Chaniler, Ltd
Canadian Distributors
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
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