World Happenings Briefly Told
The Hudson's Bay Company committee appoints Lieut-Col Hugh Farquharson Osler of Winnipeg to the Canadian committee. Lord Nuffield boosts donations to purchase military recreational equipment by 22 600. Canada treasury bills worth 25 million dollars due Feb. 15, 1940, have tender acceptances. Alberta forms an agricultural and swine production committee to aid wartime food supply. Fifty three English schoolgirls arrive safely in England after secret voyage from Canada led by Major Fred Ney. Dr E S Archibald urges flax and soybeans as crop aids for empire wartime economy. UK gasoline to rise to its highest in 15 years by a three pence increase to one shilling nine pence half-penny per gallon.
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Hudson's Bay Company
Hugh Farquharson Osler
Winnipeg
Lord Nuffield
J. L. Ralston
Dominion of Canada Treasury
Alberta
Canada
D. B. Mulden
E. 8. Archibald
Dominion Experimental Farms
United Kingdom
Beles Eyes Ultimate Restoration of Czecho-Slovakia
Former Czecho-Slovak president Benes told the Daily Mail he envisions the ultimate restoration of his country after the war, to be settled democratically. He warned Nazis face double peril from subjugated Czechs and Poles and described Czecho-Slovakia as a vast conspiracy rather than a nation.
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Baylard Benes
Caeho-Slovakia
Daily Mail
Czecho-Slovakia
Building A Locomotive Work Fails To Year’s Labor Of 50 Men
The Brockville Recorder and Times notes that constructing a standard locomotive yields the equivalent of 50 men’s labor for one year and uses more than 7500 parts sourced from 119 plants, illustrating broad employment impact for Canada's railways.
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Canada
Brockville Recorder and Times
Canadians Not Worried About Drug Shortages in War Time
An analysis notes Canada and the United States rely less on foreign medicines than before 1914 with a robust domestic pharmaceutical industry. It cites adequate reserve oils like cod liver and halibut vitamin sources, while Britain faces similar, cautious stock use for quinine morphine and codeine amid war demands.
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Canadians
Canada
United States
Germany
Belgium
Great Britain
Britain
Ancient House Preserved at Twickenham on the Thames
The Queen inspired preservation of Radnor House at Twickenham near Strawberry Hill and Pope's Villa on the Thames. The building, valued as architectural history, may be leased for a peppercorn rent, a nominal sum with medieval spice-rent implications. Strawberry Hall honors Horace Walpole’s 18th century strawberry cultivation. Pope's Villa relates to a later tea merchant's house.
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Radnor House
Twickenham
Thames
Strawberry Hil
Pope
Strawberry Hall
Horace Walpole
Alexander Pope
Perth Observatory Atmosphere Praised As Clearest Rise
The Western Australia government astronomer claims the Perth observatory enjoys the clearest air of any world observatory. He cites WA’s geography and a west to east atmospheric drift after crossing 5,000 miles of ocean, leaving the air dust free.
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Tne
Western Australia
Perth Observatory
Perth
Brandon
Belle jumper bolero to Belle jumper bolero to by an
A fragmented line repeats a fashion item phrase, noting an item called Belle jumper bolero and a partial attribution. The readable text centers on the garment name without clear dates or events. No clear individual or organization can be confirmed from the legible portion.
Anne Adams Pattern 4273 for a three piece girl’s outfit
The pattern 4273 by Anne Adams shows a jumper with front and back panels in one piece to form the straps, no side seams, bias-cut hem for swing, scalloped buttoning, and a sweet blouse. Available in children's sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. yardage specified for jumper and blouse. 20 cents in stamps required. Send size, name, address and pattern number to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Ut- Ue
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newpaper Union
McDermott
Winnipeg
Meteorological Pilot Balloons Reach Stratosphere
Historical note recalls pilot balloons used for weather data rising to 17.1 miles. A separate-era record mentions George IV's era where poor relief contributions and licensure rules limited cider sales in England.
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George IV
England
Jesus Heals and Teaches in Sabbath Scenes
Sunday school lesson surveys Jesus of Nazareth as healer and teacher in Matthew 5 8 and 9. It cites miracles of Peter's mother in law and a storm calming, with devotional notes, comments, and quotes from Whedon Sidey and Allen. The text frames Jesus compassion toward the sick and his authority over nature.
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Jesus of Nazareth
Peter
Jesus
Feu
Whedon
Isaiah
Matthew
Christ
Allen
W. W. Sidey
Capernaum
Burnt sugar layer cake with marshmallow garnish
A historic recipe details burnt sugar syrup to flavor and color a two layer cake. It instructs on making caramel frosting, folding in flour and eggs, and baking at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, finishing with marshmallow borders and a final short bake to brown the tops.
Caramel Frosting Recipe Instructions
A short recipe for caramel frosting using 2 egg whites 5 tablespoons water 1 percent sugar corn syrup and burnt sugar syrup. It details combining beating over boiling water for seven minutes then cooling until thick, yielding enough frosting for two 9 inch layer cakes.
Refugee Toll Reported From Japan China Invasion
A report states the 1930s Japanese invasion of China created about 60,060,000 refugees across occupied areas, highlighting massive displacement during the conflict.
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Japan
China
Dream interpretation and home service requests
A Winnipeg Home Service message suggests dream symbolism exposes personal problems. It notes forest struggles mean obligations or frictions with friends or in business and pitches a 22 page booklet The Meaning of Dreams for 15 cents plus other titles. It also contrasts Royal Navy white blankets with Canadian Navy grey blankets.
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Souna
Sturpea
Famous Psychologist
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave. E
Royal Navy
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Toronto
Fred Ney
Czecho
Slovakia
W. S. McCullough
Elizabeth
Belle
Mathieu
Messiah
Os Bondda Uy Va
Spain
Ei Rogers
Aris
Sive
Aspire
Ashi
Home Service
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