World Happenings Briefly Told
Soviet Russia sent military aircraft as a gift to Turkey for the republics 10th anniversary. A Minnesota student won exemption for the first time in the university's history. The League of Nations board excludes Manchukuo from narcotics aid estimates. Ambassador Sato denied Japan’s plans to withdraw from the disarmament conference. A White Leghorn pullet in B C laid her 357th egg in 265 days, matching a world record. Dominion secretary Thomas praises empire cooperation in London. McGill student David Lim-Yuer wins a Robert Bruce Scholarship of 100 dollars. Veteran Sergt Major James Robinson DCM dies near his 76th birthday in Vancouver. Imperial trade pacts raise Canada’s trade with the empire by 315 million. King to deliver Christmas Day greeting by radio again this year.
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Soviet
Russia
Sve
Turkey
University ‘of Minnesota
Agassiz
B.C
British Empire
J. H. ‘Thomas
Dominions
London
England
David M. Lim Yuer
McGill University
Robert Bruce
Montreal
Africa
James Robinson
Vancouver
Ottawa
Canada
Empire
H. H. Stevens
Sandringham Palace
Saskatchewan Tuberculosis Death Rate Drops to World-Low
Saskatchewan reports 1932 tuberculosis death rate of 30.1 per 100000, the lowest in the world and under half the Canadian average of 67.9. Since 1929 free treatment and prevention funding cut deaths by over 25 percent, aided by Christmas Seals fundraising supporting sanatoria, clinics, and traveling consultants.
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Saskatchewan
Dominion of Canada
Pearl
Christmas Seal Fund
First Convert in Europe Lydia Leads Philippi Hope
Sunday school lesson recounts Paul’s mission to Macedonia from Troas to Neapolis and Philippi. Lydia of Thyatira, a Jewish proselyte, hosts believers by the riverside where Paul preaches and forms a house church, sowing a seed that grows into a thriving Philippian church.
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Macedonia
Troas
Paul
Samothrace
Neapolis
Philippi
Xerxes
Europe
Greece
Hellespont
Salamis
Augustine
G. Campbell Morgan
Lydia
Thyatira
Rome
Public sentiment pushes end of cruel steel traps
A historic push against animal cruelty notes that public opinion is eroding support for steel traps. The piece cites Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania laws banning ear cropping and anticipates similar bans expanding to trapping. It reflects Our Dumb Animals’ view that humane progress comes from law and public will.
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Crue
Massachusets
New York
Vania
Coal prices vary. Canada pays less than many nations
Sir Alfred Core of Amalgamated Anthracite Collieries testified in Quebec during the king's bench trial of six coal companies accused of forming a price-maintenance combine. He noted Canada imports coal in summer when prices are low, while many countries import in the high-price winter season.
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Canada
Sir Alfred Core
Anthracite
South Wales
Quebec
King's Bench
Sir Alfred
To Have Modern Ferries Hong Kong Opens January First
Hong Kong gains its first modern ferries on January 1 as a company starts operations between the international entreport and the main ferry. The new sea boats replace the old native craft with greater capacity. Bottom deck carries vehicles and third-class passengers, middle deck hosts second-class passengers, and top deck serves first-class travelers.
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Hong Kong
Thet International Entreport
Fratlass
Earrings in the Form of Little Lamps Spark European Trend
In Europe, jewelry designers showcase earrings shaped like tiny lamps emitting light rays, using solitary diamonds to emphasize brilliance and luxury. The trend highlights bold, glimmering statements in high fashion accessories.
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Europe
Knitting Industries See Steady Canadian Employment Rise
Dominion employment indexes show woollen and knit goods sectors in Canada expanding since May 1923. The woollen index rose 32.6 percent, the knitting index up 13.9 percent, and the silk index up 7.2 percent through September, per the Woollen and Knit Goods Manufacturers Association.
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Canada
Weak Women Tonic Promises Provident Strength
An early 1900s advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for fatigue and weakness among women. It claims many report feeling renewed energy and vigor after use, urging readers to trust the tonic as a restorative aid.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Evry
Prospering Denver Lifts Redcaps at Union Station
Denver shows prosperity as coins flow to redcaps at Union Station. Dwight Robinson, a six year veteran, notes travelers once more tip the luggage carriers after years of neglect, signaling renewed public appreciation and earnings.
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Denver Colorado
Union Station
Dwight Robinson
Philippine three year aviation development program launched
A three year aviation development program has been launched in the Philippines to upgrade infrastructure, expand aircraft fleets, and boost regional air connectivity. The plan outlines investments, training, and regulatory enhancements to support growth in commercial and general aviation nationwide.
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Phillippines
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League of Nations Central Opiim Board
Manchukuo
Naotake Sato
Japan
Gerang
Uverpo
Turret
Oke
Paul IN
Lord Jesus Christ
Scott
Shanghai
Buckley
Ty Beckley
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