World Happenings Briefly Told In The Week
Synopsis of international and Canadian notes includes Braille publication for UK blind, British coin finds crown property, Canadian wildlife bounty on cougars set at twenty dollars, criminal code reforms planned in Parliament, Manitoba Girl Guides leadership upgrade, De Valera’s Dublin return after cataract surgery, Saskatoon YWCA health director appointment, late 19th century theatre enduring fame, Arctic hospital funding progress, Australian pineapple tart trade duty cuts, and tariff changes effective April 14.
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National Institute For the Blind
London
United Kingdom
Bacup
England
George II
George IV
Queen Victoria
British Columbia
Justice Lapointe
House of Commons
John Bracken
Manitoba
Girl Guides
Brandon
Eamon de Valera
Dublin
Zurich
Misa Margaret Nicholson
Saskatoon Young Women’s Christian Association
Sherbrooke, Que
X.w.ca
Evelyn Davies
New York Bicycle Train Hauls Enthusiasts to Massachusetts
The New York craze shifts to railborne cycling as a Sunday bicycle train carried 222 enthusiasts to a rural Massachusetts district for a two mile course among violet and cowslip blooms. Riders enjoyed nature and exercise, leaving with toned muscles and memories of the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Night Clube
Adirondacks
Massachusetts
New Turker
New York
Detroit News
Americans Among Paris University 1992 Enrollment
Of about 30,000 students enrolled at the University of Paris during the 1992 season, roughly 2,000 were Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Paris
France
Garden seed sowing and thinning guidelines for hardy flowers
The article outlines which flowers and bulbs to sow first, including hardy varieties like poppy calendula alyssum canary canna and dahlia zinnia nasturtium stock petunia and bulbs such as gladiolus. It covers depth planting, spacing, seed handling, thinning, and timing to avoid drought, frost, and crowding, with practical rules of thumb for raising strong plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cocmon
California
Egypt to Build New Airport at Port Said
Egypt announces plans to construct a new international airport in Port Said. Officials expect improved regional air connectivity and economic growth, with funding and timelines still under review. The project signals a strategic expansion of Nile Delta infrastructure and regional transport capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Port Said
Building For The Future At WDAY School Less
Devotional discussion centers on Luke 21 19 and 21 5 36 with reflections on Jesus eschatological discourse urge steadiness amid rumors of catastrophe. The speaker emphasizes faithfulness service and soul guidance rather than panic, citing Jerusalem’s destruction and historical notes including Josephus and Ab calendars. The piece notes future air circumnavigation milestones and War of 1812 memories.
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Matthew
Jesus
Ptolemy
Agrippa
Josephus
Cesar Dow
Jerusalem
Canadian student to study history in France next winter
Alice Jean Lunn, a McGill University student, awarded a $1,500 Royal Society of Canada Fellowship, will research in Paris archives and French ports to clarify obscure points in Canadian history. Author of War and Agriculture in Canada 1740 1760, she has earned three university scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGi
France
Canada
Mcrrill University
Alice Jean Lunn
Royal Society of Canada
Paris
Miss Lunn
Extraordinary Dresses Stamp on Canton Girls’ Garb
Canton police rounded up about 100 girls mainly university co-eds for violating a dress code by showing bare arms. Magistrates lectured them and allowed departure after rubber stamps reading extraordinary dress were placed on their clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
M University
South Africa Seeks to Halt Rural Youth Migration
The government pursues policies to curb the migration of rural youth to cities. Officials aim to create rural opportunities, improve infrastructure, and incentivize local employment to stem urban exodus. Programs focus on education, healthcare, and small business support across provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Dazed Claims On Women Health And Patent Tonic
A fragmented notice cites Women’s health complaints with Relief touted from Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. A resident of Manchester Street, Botiphs Ont, attributes improved wellbeing after trying the tonic amid persistent sideaches and discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romen
Eadh
Pierce
Rodwell
Manchester St
Botiphs
Sy Compesion
Sagar
Ben Sikes
Maera Asia
Hurricanes Dominate Seas as Worst Storms
The text notes that hurricanes are the most severe storms at sea, emphasizing their extreme force and danger to vessels and crews. It frames hurricanes as the pinnacle of maritime weather threats.
Pineapple quilt pattern 5591 offered by Winnipeg union
Pattern 5591 promises a pineapple quilt block with centre starting and circular sewing, including block chart yardage diagram and layout for single and double bed sizes. To obtain send 20 cents in stamps or coin to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
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Tom Marks
Christy's Lake
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A. L. Fleming
Te Arctic
All Saints Anglican Hospital
Aklavik
N.W.T
Australia
J. L. Tisley
New Orleans
America
Earth
Far East
Buckingham Izar
Ers
Cunard White Star
Snere
Ance
MOLE
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Winn
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