World Happenings Briefly Told
A digest of international notes reports Germans in Czechoslovakia organizing sports clubs. British coal output in a week at 4 199 600 tons. US rejects Egyptian cotton conference proposal. Alberta homestead entries for August total 863 with 327 by women. Also oats duties in Dail Eireann, Regina grain expo plans, distillery plant sale results, and a radio link proposal. Weathered anecdotes include a Washington oriental regent quiz and a humorous language correction about encroachment.
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Czechoslovakia
Poland
Alberta
Regina
Achtermuchty
Scotland
Canada
United States
Alaska
Radio Commission
W. H. Walter
Chicago
Telephone Bond and ‘Share Company
Edmonton
Calgary
New Zealand
Government considering royal commission on transport problems
A dispatch from Ottawa reports the Prime Minister and the Minister of Railways and Canals are weighing a royal commission to study Canadian transport issues. The plan envisions a five to seven member panel with a Canadian judge as chair, plus British and American experts, and potential Canadian appointees such as Sir Joseph Flavelle or Sir Thomas White, with Sir Henry Thornton and E. J. Beatty possible.
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Royal ‘Commission
Toronto Globe
Ottawa
Bennett
Josiah Stamp
United States
United Kingdom
Joseph Flavelle
Thomas White
Henry Thornton
E. J W. Beatty
New X-ray Method Demonstrated in Paris Laboratory
A Paris laboratory reports a new X-ray production method that avoids a traditional X-ray tube. High electrical pressures drive currents through high resistance solids to emit rays. The text also notes Sunday worshippers hoping the old man is absent, and hints at success requiring aspiration and perspiration.
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Paris
France
Betty Parcay Week's Pickled Mix Recipe
A recipe by Betty Parcay for a mixed pickle using cuppage green tomatoes red pepper green pepper white onion sugar vinegar mustard seed celery seed turmeric and salt. Soak cabbage and tomatoes overnight in salted water drain rinse add spices simmer until clear and jar hot and sealed.
Lemon Fluff Pie Recipe From Frugal Kitchen
Beat eggs yolks until light then stir in lemon juice grated rind hot water and salt and sugar. Cook in a double boiler until thick. Beat egg whites with sugar to stiff peaks fold into the lemon custard. Fill baked pie shell and brown in a moderate oven.
Saskatchewan Schools Aid Santa Claus Toy Program
Saskatchewan schools may lend workshop space and staff to the Santa Claus toy drive. The proposal, urged by the Department of Education, supports Boy Scouts in repairing and distributing toys to needy children, with school shops handling sewing, painting, and clothing repairs. The plan aims to promote a province-wide, coordinated effort through local schools, churches, and volunteers.
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Saskatchewan
Boy Scouts
Department of
Eavcation
Boy Seva Association
Sarstinas
Department of Saucation
Tires “Crieate Cove
Omer
Maning
Caer Ee
Guetty Darke Blok
Regina
Orga Hon
Seat
Gove Goce Rept
Rene Caret
de Gaccegeeed
Apuahetc
Altos Fevey
Coen
Orpanicel Ener Plauertel
Raer
Hans
Paul in Ephesus Builds Faith Amid Miracles and Opposition
In Ephesus during Paul’s visit, Jewish leaders oppose his message while many Greeks hear the word. Special miracles occur as God proves power over occult practices, prompting exorcists to misuse Jesus’ name and sparking broader belief in the gospel.
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Paul
Ephesus
Tyrannus
Asia
Asia Minor
God
Bartlett
Jesus
Sceva
Fashion pattern with detachable belt and envelope pockets
Vintage sewing pattern description notes a V neck ensemble with inset vestee jabot collar and removable belt. It lists size range 16 years to 50 inch bust and requires 3 yards 39 inch fabric plus 7 yards 35 inch contrast. Color options include yellow white dimity and blue linen with details and pricing in coins.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipeg based publisher provides pattern orders through the Union at 375 McDermot Ave. The notice lists address details and ordering site in town.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
I Am My Own Grandfather Tale Confuses Family Ties
A comic tale describes a man who, by marrying a widow and navigating a web of step relations, becomes his own grandfather. The speaker, an asylum patient, explains the impossibly tangled family links and laments the confusion it creates.
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Chld
Advisory council considers preventing suicides in Warsaw
The city government backs an advisory council to curb deaths by own action. The municipal social welfare department will monitor the plan as Warsaw reports a wave of personal crisis. A local remark notes the admission price to a movie is unknown to a popular girl in her hometown.
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Warsaw
Air Mail Rates Cut Across Canada On Each Extra Ounce
Ottawa officials announce post office rate changes to encourage air mail use. The initial six cent price remains, but every additional ounce is halved from ten cents to five. International mail rates stay unchanged.
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Canada
Post Dice Department
Post Office
Ottawa
Pigeon Released in France Reaches Indo China Record
A homing pigeon released in France is reported to have flown an unprecedented 7,500 miles to reach Indo China, described as the longest pigeon flight ever recorded.
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France
Indo-China
England built 100-ton tank motor truck with telephonic crew
A tank motor truck in England can carry 100 tons and is so long that no assistant rides at the rear. The driver communicates with the front by telephone due to its length.
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England
Hoover favors keeping US flag over Philippines
President Hoover supports leaving the United States flag over the Philippines, recalling Dewey's 1898 raising, until stable footing is established for the island. He warns that immediate independence under current conditions would harm Filipinos and accepts a congressional controversy over the policy.
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Hoover
United States
Herbert Hoover
Philippines
Dewey
Congress
Island shipping holly and trees to eastern Canada
Five hundred tons of holly from Vancouver Island areas and a similar weight of Christmas trees will be exported to eastern Canada and the United States. The recent cold snap has highlighted preparations for the seasonal trade, which annually boosts business for British Columbia producers.
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User Island
Canada
Vancouver Island
United States
Ind
British Columbia
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Sonny
Dail Eireann
Washington
St. Paul
Minn
Betty Parcay
Skatchewan
Santa Claus
RC. Gillie
Air Mail
Appleford
CHL
Foxy UA
Cameconay
Hunter-Martin & CO
SASK
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