Canadian Writers Enter British Empire Short Story Contest
Canadian writers may win three cash prizes in a British Empire authors contest run by Paul R. Reynolds and Son via London correspondent John Farquharson. First prize about 4225 dollars, second 375, third 250. Submissions limited to 10,000 words. best works may be sold for world rights minus agent commission. Deadline December 31, 1936, to 8 Halsey House Red Lion Square London WC1 England.
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Paul R. Reynolds and Son
London
John Farquharson
Paul R. Reynolds
Phillips' Way to Ease Stomach Upsets Promoted
An ad promotes Phillips' Milk of Magnesia and Phillips' laxative as quick stomach relief. It claims two teaspoons after meals or two tablets restore comfort, relieve gas from hyperacidity, and reduce nausea from overeating or smoking, urging readers to buy the products in drug stores.
Montreal paper marks 125 years in service
World briefs note the Montreal Daily Herald’s 125th birthday, a London grocers show of an egg grading machine, Quebec’s deficit budget, and the American College of Surgeons approving standards for hospitals. Other items include Australia’s fastest motorcyclist, Cape Breton TB mortality, and public service appointments.
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Montreal Daily Herald
Canada
Royal Agricultural Hall
London
Quebec
Fisher
American College of Surgeons
United States
Globe Changes Ownership Names at Toronto Daily
The Toronto Globe, Canada's historic metropolitan daily, passes under C. George McCullagh and William Henry Wright with 60 percent of shares bought. The 31 year old McCullagh becomes president and publisher, pledging continuation of the paper’s Independent Liberal political stance and its historic traditions.
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Toronto Globe
Canada
C. George McCullagh
William Henry Wright
William Gladstone Jaffray
Globe
McCullagh
London
Train Despatching By Phone Supersedes Telegraph
The telephone is gradually replacing the telegraph in train dispatching. As of Jan 1 1986 the telephone handled 148.79 miles of road or 63.53 percent, while telegraph covered 92,466 miles. In 1920 telephone ran 119,554 miles (43.5 percent) and telegraph 134,687 miles. The telephone proves superior in emergencies enabling direct communication with dispatchers via way stations or portable sets, reducing time.
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Association of American Railroads
Association
Efficiency Decline for Speed Increase Cited in Tests
Tests show an automobile that runs 18 miles per gallon at 20 mph will achieve only about 12 or 13 miles per gallon at 60 mph. Another note estimates that modern appliances cut the workweek of the modern woman to 67 hours, 28 hours less than 80 years ago.
Perhaps a Woman's Worst Weakness Is Her Husband
A brief, quippy line discusses marriage dynamics and perceived weaknesses, reflecting social views of relationships and domestic roles from the era. The remark centers on spousal influence and gender norms without explicit personal details.
Law and Temperance Sunday School Lesson November 1
Sunday School lesson centers on Romans 13 1 14 with Golden text It is good not to eat flesh nor to drink wine nor to do anything whereby thy brother stumble Romans 14 21 The commentary urges obedience to government authority and notes love fulfills the law Temperance and Christian conduct are urged as timely reminders amid discussions of tax paying and self restraint.
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Moffatt
Jesus
Luther
Paul
Pauls
Italian Rule In Ethiopia Is Better Said By Doctor
Dr Tomas A Lambie former Toronto resident and Ethiopian Red Cross commander in the Italian invasion told New York that no one will return Ethiopia to Haile Selassie and that occupation is preferable to chaos. He argued the current chaos endangers lives, including women and children, under looters and murderers.
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Tomas A. Lambie
Toronto
Red Cross
New York
Ethiopia
Haile Se'assie
East African Dinosaur Resembled Giant Giraffe
A fossil from East Africa reveals a dinosaur about 30 feet long with a long neck near 10 feet, resembling a giraffe in form and stature. The find sheds light on prehistoric fauna and neck evolution in the region.
Grapefruit Outpacing Oranges in North America
In the United States and Canada people eat about seven grapefruits for every 100 oranges. Bulgarian railway traffic shows a higher volume than in the previous year, indicating increased movement on rail lines.
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United States
Canada
Childrens Colds and Naval Age Averages Noted
The report compares average ship ages in major navies with 18 years for Britain and America, 22 for France, and 20 for Germany. It cites official estimates of about 7 billion letters and 150 million parcels delivered in Great Britain in a single year.
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Great Britain
Youll Delight a Child With These Pattern Transfer
A 14 inch doll pattern with transfer designs for Sambo and Mammy in checkered overalls and apron. Includes embroidery stitches for hair and features and directions, with material requirements. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. No Alice Brooks pattern book published.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
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Phillips
Arthur Senior
Australia
Cape Breton
Dalhousie University
Ray Brown
Canadian Press Ottawa Bureau
National Employment Commision
Justice
Ernest Lapointe
Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
Canadian Welfare Council
Herbert Marler
Washington
William Herridge
China
Chensi
Szechwan
Edinburgh
Ronto Globe
Ed Cross
Chisps
Trafic
Bulgaria
Christies Biscuits
Ppleford
Kcusiy
kMipe
Wahoos
Calgary
Edmonton
Regia and
Winsipes
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