World Happenings Briefly Told in Winnipeg and Beyond
Winnipeg tying club officials announce receipt of a new Cirrus Moth aeroplane from the department of civil aviation. The club now has four planes in service. William Ormsby-Gore, first commissioner of works, predicts the British general election may occur between May and October next year. A protest against hatlessness in America arrives at the American Federation of Labor from New York hatmakers. Princes of Indian states donate funds for a statue to Lord Willingdon, viceroy of India and former Canada governor general. James B. Hammond, 79, claims an instrument to determine planetary positions relative to the horizon. Graham Ford Towers of the Central Bank of Canada travels to Basel to discuss central-bank emission methods. Arthur Roebuck proposes a Toronto night court, with Montreal recorders showing support, risking Montreal suing if Toronto acts.
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Winnipeg
Department of Civil Aviation
William Ormsby-Gore
James B. Hammond
Graham Ford Towers
New Central Bank of Canada
Pane
Switzerland
Bank For International Settlements
Europe
Canada Unveils Defrosting Chamber for Chilled Meat
The National Research Council of Canada aided by the Port of London Authority, opened a 30 000 cubic foot vapour tight chamber at the Port of London to prevent condensation on frozen and chilled meat during transport. This new chamber follows Canadian studies on moisture effects seen in rain shipments of poultry to Britain, addressing a key transport challenge.
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Ahip
Port of London
England
National Research Council of Canada
Port of London Authority
British Isles
Nascopie Returns From Arctic Expedition
The ship Nascopie, built for the Hudson's Bay Company and carrying Canada's 1934 Arctic expedition, returned to Halifax after failing to reach the planned far north due to heavy snow and ice. Captain Thomas H. Smellie reported week-long ice-bound periods in James Bay and Hudson Strait. On board were three women, including Mrs. George E. Brown and nurse Mrs. Carol Saucier, plus Millicent Blake, and ten Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers. The crew included Superintendent T. H. Irvine and Quartermaster-Sergeant W. C. Tyack.
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Gates Mills
Ohio
Churchill
Carol Saucier
Pangnirtung
Nwt
Millicent Blake
Grenfell
Labrador
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Port Bur- Lake Harbor
Pond's Inlet
T. H. Irvine
Ottawa
W. C. Tyack
Arctic
Saskatchewan youth walks 2000 miles for mayoral wager
Ernest Wall of Waldeck Saskatchewan started with 10 cents and vowed to walk 10 miles in a year, traveling via Montreal across the prairies and Lake Superior shore. Now 71, he must traverse the same route back and obtain one mayoral signature per mile while avoiding rides or paid aid.
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Waldeck
Sask
Ernest Wall
Montreal
Wall
Ever Ince
Prairies
Lake Superior
Maritime Provinces
Saskatchewan
Benzene and Rome's 5000-seat auditorium
Benzene is among the most important carbon compounds. Rome plans a vast auditorium with seating for 5,000 people, signaling a major cultural or civic project.
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Rome
Agriculture and National Income in Canada in 1990
The report notes agriculture as the principal primary industry of Canada, employing over a third of employed males and supplying raw materials for many manufacturing sectors. In 1990, primary industries produced 1.525 billion, with agriculture contributing 758 million, nearly half of primary production, across field crops, fruits, dairy, poultry, wool, and other farm products.
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Canada
Model Prayer and Proper Prayer Principles
The lesson outlines Jesus teaching on prayer from Matthew and Luke, urging sincerity over rote repetition. It emphasizes seeking privacy for prayer, warning against vain words, and presents the Lord's Prayer as a model with six petitions prioritizing God’s name, kingdom, and will before human needs.
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Jesus
Peter
Moffatt
Baal
Diana
Heavenly Father
This Is The Way To Happiness Promoted Drink
An early 20th century advertisement extols Wincarnis tonics as a path to happiness and health. It promises renewed vigor, reduced irritability, and improved vitality through beef extract, vitamins, and wine, urging readers to buy from Harold F. Ritchie & Co. Ltd. in Toronto.
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Wincania
Toda
Raggist Weil
Wincarnis
Harold F. Ritchie & Co. Ltd
Toronto
Little Journeys In Science The Moon’s nature and origins explored
The article outlines the moon’s distance from Earth, diameter about 2160 miles, and surface area relative to Earth. It notes moonlight is reflected sunlight, no organic life, and a bone dry surface with mountains valleys and craters up to about 36000 feet. It mentions historical beliefs and theories by Poincare and Darwin about the moon’s origin, with current scientists seeking explanations.
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Henri Poincare
George H. Darwin
Earth
Trappers And Huskies Transported By Plane
Trappers and 14,000 pounds of supplies, including gear, were flown in by Pilot Conway Farrell of Canadian Airways Ltd to the remote Barrens east of Fort Reliance on Great Slave Lake. The flight averaged ninety minutes, ending a season of monthlong portage, canoeing, and repacking that gave way to air transport as a cheaper faster alternative.
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Fort Reliance
Great Slave Lake
Conway Farell
Canadian Airways Ltd
Honest souls and paid advice spark debate on wisdom
A reflective line mentions that some people refuse unpurchased counsel while others claim wisdom in choosing guidance. The remark suggests a view on value, judgment, and discernment in accepting help.
Roman Amphitheater Found Near Lyons After Landslide
A Roman amphitheater was uncovered near Lyons France following a landslide authorities said workers excavated a circular stone structure with tiered seating and remnants of an ancient arena the discovery adds to the region's rich Roman heritage experts described the find as significant for archaeology in southeastern France.
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Lyons
France
Oldest Virgin and Child Painting Displayed in Rome Catacomb
A painting dated about 150 A.D. depicting the Virgin and Child is now shown on a wall in the Priscilla catacomb in Rome, highlighting its ancient origin and historical significance.
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Priscilla Catacomb
Rome
Safety of Children Cold Weather Care Advised
Children’s skin is tender in fall and winter winds causing raw or sore hands and faces. Protection from wind and dampness is urged with Honey and Almontream as a reliable remedy since 1875. Available at all drug stores. Portable typewriters have been classified as musical instruments by the British Railways Freight Association.
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Hinds Howey
Hans Ena Arpa
British Railways
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Restius
America
American Federation of Labor
Cloth, Cap and Hatmakers Union
New You
Lord Willingdon
India
Arthur Roebuck
K.C
Ontario
Montreal Recorders
Bary
Nao
Phillip Mik
Phillips
Magnesia
Nascopie
THE
Gordon H. Guest
MAD
Odgdens
Ogden
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