World Happenings Briefly Told
Patrons report patents granted in Czerhoslovakia last year numbered 2900 an increase of 250 over 1831. Cocoa output in the Gold Coast territory of Africa rose to 500 067 000 pounds last year from 80 pounds in 1801. Applications to lease business lots and residential sites in Churchill. Canada’s new northern seaport on Hudson Bay is being accepted by the Manitoba Government. Lethbridge school trustees will pay debentures and interest coupons in Canadian money, following Calgary’s example. World War veterans demand peace and disarmament as essential. Dr V K Wellington Koo urges action to curb Japan’s Pacific ambitions. Canada’s trade declines by 250 522 562 in 11 months versus last year. Government contracts and CN rails to use Canadian currency in future. Charles F Morrison 89 dies at Metakala near Prince Rupert. he helped build the Caribou road and saw first lumber cut on Burrard Inlet.
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Gold Coast
Africa
Churchill
Man
Canada
Hudson Bay
Manitoba
Lethbridge
City of
Calgary
V. K. Wellington Koo
Special
League of Nations Assembly
Japan
Department of National Revenue
Canadian National Railways
Charles F. Morrison
British Columbia
Metakala
Prince Rupert
Burrard Inlet
Walnut tree's 32 inch trunk cross section shown in Montreal
A walnut sprout near Woodstock ontario grew for sixty eight years to a diameter of 2 inches and later a flawless cross section with a 32 inch diameter was displayed at the Produ ced-in-Canada Exhibition in Montreal. The Rutherford Lumber Co Limited showcased the block as part of its woodwork display. Radio equipment sales in Germany exceed last year.
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Woodstock
Ont
Montreal
Rutherford Lumber Co. Limited
Charming red and white crepe silk dress pattern
The ad describes a red and white crepe silk dress with a plain red sleeveless jacket featuring caped shoulders. It notes a slim-line silhouette with inverted front plaits for swing, Style No 631 available in multiple sizes, fabric yardage, and a 20 cent pattern price suitable for cruise wear with optional sleeves and color variants.
Prince and Prince George guide Argentine visitors at Windsor Castle
The Prince of Wales spoke in Spanish as he and Prince George guided members of an Argentine official mission during a Windsor Castle visit. They toured Eton College first, then spent two hours at the castle viewing St George's Chapel and the state and private apartments while the heir explained the treasures in detail.
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Prince of Wales
Prince George
Windsor Castle
Eton College
The
Castle
St. George's Chapel
Architect Son of Prime Minister Gains Noted Credence
Alister MacDonald, son of the Prime Minister, is rapidly making a name as an architect. His latest London theatre design features six seats per row, a novel plan intended to reduce crowding and ease late arrivals, signaling originality in his work.
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Alister MacDonald
London
Alberta warns Frank residents of 1983 rock slide risk
Alberta officials warn that Turtle Mountain in Frank may slide again at any time amid crevice growth and spring conditions. The 1903 Frank slide buried the village and damaged the CPR line. authorities urge rerouting the main highway and emphasize survivor memories and ongoing dangers.
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Turtle Mountain
Frank
Alberta
Lethbridge
Crow’s Nest
CPR
Gardens At Fort Resolution Show Strong 1932 Crops
Dr C A Bourget Indian agent at Resolution 26 miles north of Edmonton reports good gardens in 1932 on Great Slave Lake. He grew 135 bags of potatoes with irrigation, while unwatered plots suffered. bumper crops appeared in Simpson area, onions and celery thrived, tomatoes grown by RCMP corporal and another gardener, with indoor ripening at the Oblate mission. Indians planted potatoes and vegetables with surprising results.
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Edmonton
Resolution
Great Slave Lake
C. A. Bourget
Hay River
Providence
Simpson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Oblate
Lions and tigers trained from youth noted in Rome gifts
A fragment notes that jungle born big cats are easier to train than captive bred. It mentions Rome traffic policemen receiving gifts from automobilists on recent gift days.
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Rome
Italy
Jesus Heals and Teaches Beyond Galilee’s Reach
A Sunday school lesson notes Jesus’s departure from Tyre into Decapolis to heal a deaf man, restore speech, and reveal that Christ cannot be hid. It highlights public and private ministry, the enduring, irrepressible nature of Jesus, and the wider mission to Gentile lands. The piece cites G H Morrison on Christ’s ongoing reformations and the transformative power of faith.
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Jesus
Capernaum
Galilee
Tyre
Sidon
Christ
G. H. Morrison
Decapolis
Sea of Galilee
Charles R. Brown
Authority On Weaving James Morton Leads Textile Innovations
James Morton, a leading British authority on dyeing and weaving, has long produced fadeless Sundour fabrics for curtains. At Bernard Shaw’s suggestion he shifted to bookbinding materials, achieving remarkable success. Born in 1867, he is a Royal Society fellow and LLD, with multiple chemical investigation honors. His new bookbinding cloths are fadeless, washable, and richly colored.
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James Morton
Bernard Shaw
Royal Society
Clergymen Earnings Reveal Gradients in Church of England
A historical record notes salaries for Church of England clergy. Ninety six receive under 1000 dollars annually, one thousand one hundred under 1500, and two thousand two hundred three under 1750. This demonstrates income tiers among clergy in the era.
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Church of England
Post Office Deficit Drives Stamp Rate Reconsideration
The article cites historical data showing postal revenue falls as rates rise and notes Canada and the United States facing deficits. It argues penny postage boosts use and revenue, while three cent stamps fail as a revenue measure, with U S first class mail expected to drop to two cents. Canada mirrors losses, urging a return to penny post to avoid further deficits.
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Post Office
Roland Hill
England
United States
American Post Office Department
Ottawa
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph
Hope For the Future Exhibit at British Industries Fair
The 1¢ British Industries Fair features a scientific exhibit described as enabling rifle practice without noise fumes or ammunition. A lens system projects a luminous target on a wall or board. when the trigger is pressed a black spot marks the fired point. The quote questions reducing warfare to such hypotheses and conditionals.
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London Observer
North Star as guide beyond the compass needle
The North Star is described as a far truer guide than the compass needle, likened to a degree from the true north pole. The comparison emphasizes its reliability for navigation.
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Toulon
Poenten
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