World Happenings Briefly Told From The Times
A mix of international and domestic notes. Navy propagandists warn Japan against viewing the fleet’s Pacific withdrawal as goodwill. Winter staffing of a thousand at jobless camps in Prince Albert National Park is reported. J A Wood and Alaska mailman William F Cooper, 81, dies in Tacoma sanitarium. Cooper was a friend of Jack London. Mussolini named minister of navy and air after barbo and Sirianni acceptance. An empire shipping conference tipped for London next year to protect empire cargoes. Fishermen in Palermo locate the skeleton of the French dirigible Dixmude, missing with 52 aboard in 1923. Jasper Highway work approved by Thomas Murphy advances 17 miles toward the British Columbia border. A 20-year-old apple tree near St Joseph Missouri bears seedless fruit. Soviet absorbing capacity for American machinery and goods seen as unlimited, says Louis Kon in Montreal.
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Japan
Pacific
Prince Albert National Park
J. A. Wood
William F
Caribou Bill) Cooper
Alaska
Tacom
Wash
Jack London
Victor Emmanuel
Benito Mussolini
Air
Itilo Barbo
Giuseppe Sirianni
London Daily Express
London
Perry Fulkerson
St. Joseph
Missouri
Jonathan
Soviet Union
Louis Kon
Canada
Soviet Russia
Montreal
Letter Sorters Decode Envelope With Numbers At Halifax
Postal workers in Halifax Nova Scotia found an envelope bearing only numbers. The figures corresponded to letter positions in the alphabet. After analysis, the message was delivered to a soldier at Wellington Barracks.
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Malifax
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Wellington Barracks
Uric Acid Poisoning Treated by Gin Pills Claim
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from kidney failure and purports that Gin Pills remove uric acid poisons from the blood. It says the pills relieve symptoms by neutralizing the cold and restoring normal action, priced at 50 cents per box at all druggists.
Thames water buses planned to revive London's broadest highway
London eyes a private service of water buses on the Thames reviving the long neglected piers once served by penny steamers. Boats would reach 17 mph with non stop trips about 33 minutes from Hammersmith to London Bridge. The London County Council passenger boats 1905 to 1908 failed to pay but today’s higher demand and better boats may render a water transport system viable.
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London
Thames
Hammersmith
London Bridge
London County Council
Darling coat pattern for small children with epaulets
Eases of sewing described for a darling coat in worsted and checked wool, with sizes 2 4 and 6 years. Pattern No. 43 costs 20 cents in coin stamps. Also notes an England patterned aerodrome in Singapore Straits Settlements, ten minutes from city center, site a 70 acre mangrove swamp being filled.
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England
Singapore
Straits Setttements
Singapore Island
History Repeats Itself A Prank of History on Recognition
The Ottawa Journal notes a historical parallel between United States and Russia in recognition policy. It contrasts Catherine the Great’s stance with later rulers and reflects on how nations adopt recognition for trade and expediency, noting Roosevelt's approach and the evolving view on recognizing Russia after a century.
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United States
Russia
Roosevelt
Soiet Socialist Republic
Catherine
American Republic
Paul
Alexander I
History
Ottawa Journal
New Cake Frostings From Helen E Kimball
Recipe notes for Crunchy Caramel Frosting from the Borden Company directory in Toronto. Instructions include caramelizing sweetened condensed milk with lemon extract, 2 cups rice flakes, and topping a cake with remaining rice flakes. Bake at 1450 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Smallow Caramel Frosting From Condensed Milk Scoop
A compact frosting method uses caramelized condensed milk with marshmallows and coconut. Beat condensed milk until smooth, fold in finely cut marshmallows, spread over cake, sprinkle coconut, bake briefly until coconut browns. To caramelize, simmer sealed cans in boiling water for three hours, then chill.
Pattern No How To Order Patterns
Winnipeg paper advertises pattern orders with address at 275 McDermot Ave and Union listing Winnipeg Newspaper Union as the source. The notice outlines ordering details and where to send requests for pattern numbers.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Golden Text Lesson on Acts 17 28 Devotional Reading
A devotional reading notes Acts 17 28 and John 11 14, focusing on living in Christ and the divine presence. It cites Acts 17 16 34 and emphasizes faith, guidance, and daily dependence on God for movement and life.
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John
Paul in Athens Sermon at Areopagus
Paul gazes on Athens idols and Preaches Jesus and His Resurrection to Areopagus hearers. He notes unknown god altar, uses it as sermon text, faces mixed reception from Epicureans and Stoics, and urges repentance before the unknown god.
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Paul
Athens
Jesus
Luke
Thucydides
Demosthenes
A. T. Robertson
Virginia
King George Sent Congrats on Canadian Sunday School Jubilee
The King expressed interest and sent best wishes on the 150th anniversary of Sunday School work in Canada at St. Paul’s Halifax where the first Canadian Sunday School began in 1783. Messages came from the Church of England’s general synod Nova Scotia diocese ministerial association and others. St. Paul’s, opened 1750, is Halifax’s oldest Protestant church with historic burials beneath its nave.
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Canada
Nickel exports rise 450 percent in first half
In the first six months of the current fiscal year Canadian exports of partially manufactured nickel increased 450 percent over the same period in 1932. Exports valued at 2,968,120 dollars in the first half of the last fiscal year rose to 13,473,280 dollars this year.
England Marks Century of the Cigarette This Year
England plans centenary commemoration of the cigarette this year highlighting its long presence in society. The observance follows industry growth and cultural impact as health debates continue to shape policy and public awareness.
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England
New Society Forms World Police Force
A new international society named the New Commonwealth has been formed in London. President Googe N Jarnes and treasurer Lord Davies of Llandinam lead the effort to advocate an international police force and an internal tribunal to settle disputes threatening world peace beyond the scope of the Permanent Court of International Justice.
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London
Googe N ‘Jarnes
Lord Davies
Llandinam
The
New Commonwealth
Permanent Court of International Justice
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Scotts Emulsion
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Sicily
Africa
Thomas Murphy
Jasper
British Columbia
N. U
Ruth Rogers
Geephet
Helen E. Kimball
Food Service Department
Bordens Company
Toronto
Paulin Athens
St Paul
Mars Hill
Christian Advocate
Nashville
Popular Science
Greece
Keble
King George
First Canadan
Schoor
Lydia E. Pinkham
Vicks VaeoRus
Bie
New Society
Denicotea
the T. Hatem Co
Liggetts Drug Stores
Meodey's Cigar Store
Rethortera Dr
Meee Melilejohn
Chantler & Chantler, Limited
Senate
Smith ST
Winnipeg, Man
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