World Happenings Briefly Told
Col Gerald Brower has been killed in Egypt in a plane accident. New York diamond merchants pledge 50000 for British war relief. Chinese tensions rise with northern Kwangtung in the Chinese-Japanese war. Canadian conscription deemed desirable and imperative by Ottawa Legion. Australia may sell export eggs to Britain in shell dried powder or pulp. Abyssinians in Kassala greet British recapture with Italian weapons. Sir Launcelot Rolleston, aged 93, dies in London. Air Commodores Johnson and Anderson visit Britain for RAF methods. Petain government withdraws France from the League of Nations after two-year notice.
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Kwangtung
Ottawa
Canadian Legion
Australia
United Kingdom
Britain
Sudan
Kassala
Launcelot Rolleston
London
Johnson
N.R Anderson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Air Force
Petain
France
League of Nations
Reaches Home In America A Dutch Fled War Boy’s Bicycle Journey
Hans De Gorter a 17 year old Dutch schoolboy fled Antwerp by bicycle as German forces advanced. He rode about 1000 miles to France and into Spain then sailed on Pan American's Dixie Clipper to join his parents in California. He was shot at three times by war planes and wounded a finger during the arduous six day ride homeward.
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Antwerp
Belgium
France
Pan American
Calfornia
Hans de Gorter
Los Angeles
Jacques
Hans
Paris
Luftwaffe chief Goering sidelined as Hitler shifts trust
News Week reports that rumors and criticism after failed attacks shake confidence in Goering. Hitler blames him for misjudgments while Goering, an early advocate of Italian war entry, is pushed to the background as the High Command gains influence.
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Luftwaffe
Hitler
Goering
Italy
Mediterranean
Hiter
News Week
Syria Strategic Value and Historic Powers in War Context
The piece discusses Syria’s potential strategic importance if Turkey enters the conflict, noting French forces under Weygand, and the region’s historic role as a crossroads. It outlines Syria’s diverse population, including Arabs, Turks, Greeks, and 50,000 Druses, and recalls the Assassins as a feared historical sect linked to hashish culture and secret murder.
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Syria
Turkey
M Mandate
Palestine
Mesopotamia
New York
Syra
Maxime Weygand
Antioch
Persia
Araby
India
Tyre
Beirut
Promise Means Nothing In German Turkey Warning
The Rome government radio quoted sources claiming Ambassador von Papen told Turkish Foreign Minister toglu that Germany has no intention of attacking Turkey. The Buffalo Courier Express notes similar assertions about Norway Denmark Belgium Holland Yugoslavia and Greece, implying Turkey would be warned before any action.
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Rome
Franz von Papen
Saratoglu
Germany
Turkey
Buffalo Courier-Express
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
Holland
Yugoslavia
Greece
Kiddie Frock and Cape Pattern 4715 Adame Spring
Anne Adams Pattern 4715 offers a child’s frock and cape in a simple panelled style with puffed sleeves and a squared neck. The set comes in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 with fabric requirements listed. Order to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Anne Adams
Robin Redbreast
Winnipeg
Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Man
Scattered Christians Preach Everywhere in Acts Lesson
Sunday school lesson analyzes Acts 8 14 17 on the spread of early Christian preaching After persecution believers scatter to villages and towns Philip preaches to Samaritans and Peter and John support the mission, baptisms occur, and holy spirit is received as apostles continue teaching in Samaritan towns.
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Ito Gay
Philip
Samaria
Babylon
Temple
Jerusalem
Soldiers study languages among Scotland classes
Over 3,000 soldiers attended classes in Scotland alone at year's end. Soldiers study Arabic and languages like German, French, and Italian are most popular. Alongside, cooking, typing, dressmaking and beauty culture are offered in the News of the World Open report.
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Scotland
Preventing Scurvy with Fresh Foods and Juices
The old scourge of seamen and explorers, scurvy, is prevented by fresh produce. Cabbage and strawberries provide ample ascorbic acid, with 30 berries or 4 ounces cabbage daily sufficing. spinach, turnips, potatoes also help. Captain Cook emphasized soups from wild celery on voyages. Fresh juices like orange or tomato should be prepared just before use.
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Cook
Gardening Guidance on Building Ideal Canadian Soil Mix
An article discusses creating ideal garden soil in Canada by blending loam with humus and mixing in compost or rotted material. It covers adapting heavy clay with manure or weeds, improving sandy soils with strawy manure, and advises patience as warm weather drives growth. It also notes cool weather crops like lettuce and spinach can be sown early, while beans and tomatoes benefit from waiting for warmth.
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Canada
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Cult of Assassins
Massacrd
Nass
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