Eiffel Tower gains broadcast tower amid testing phase
A television broadcasting tower is being erected atop the Eiffel Tower and is expected to begin regular service after a three month testing period. A Swiss delegation arrived in Montreal aboard the Montcalm to explore Swiss farmer settlement in Canada. The Japanese government authorized action at Shanghai against China weekly review for insulting Emperor Hirohito. Himmel the Doberman owned by Rudy Vallee won four first prizes at the 47th Canadian National Exhibition dog show. Gandhi tests a new diet of tea, vegetables, claiming improved fitness. Croydon aerodrome expands to handle over 20 000 passengers and 500 tons monthly. Toronto students protest a 25 percent tuition rise with medical students backing the move. Ontario’s education minister says all fall normal school entrants will undergo medical examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelevision
Canada
Switzerland
Montreal
Montcalm
Shanghai
China
Weekly Review
John B. Powell
Hirohito
Himmel
Rudy Vallee
M. K. Gandhi
Britain
Croydon Aerodrome
University of Toronto
L. J. Simpson
Ontario
Miners Threaten National Strike in Britain Over Wages
The Miners Federation secretary Ebenezer Edwards in London warned that a national strike will be declared if demands for higher wages and better working conditions are not met. The manifesto urges public aid to end years of subpar pay, calling current wages a shame for a civilized community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ebenezer Edwards
Miners’ Federation
London
No one knows when coal began to be used as fuel
Historical records offer no precise date for coal's initial use as a fuel source. Analysts trace early usage to various ancient civilizations but lack a definitive starting point.
Fortune Pillow Yields Pearls For Chinese Man
Chen Ting ngoh, after borrowing two dollars, bought a red satin pillow for his wife. He tore away its coverings to find 49 pearls worth £3567, a reward from Empress Dowager Tsz Hai for the missing heirloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chen Ting-ngoh
Chen
Tsz Hai
Peiping
Soviet Icebreaker Reports Warm Water Passage Through Arctic Ice
The Soviet ice breaker Sadko reports a warm water channel through Arctic ice between Franz Josef Land and Nicholas II Land. Explorer Ushakov says the 650 foot wide lane extends north from Sadko, flanked by impassable ice, possibly part of the Gulf Stream. He also notes a newly discovered island near 80.51 N, 75.25 E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadko
Arctic
Far East
Europe
George Ushaxov
Franz Josef Land
Nicholas
Ushakov
North Pole
Franz Josef Group
Germany car market lacks saturation despite high tariffs
Paul Sykes, Canada’s trade commissioner in Hamburg, notes Germany has fewer motor vehicles in use than Canada and the United States. A 1934 survey found one passenger or commercial vehicle per 75 Germans, with Canada at one per nine and the U.S. at one per five. Import duties on cars are Canadian equivalent to 400 to 600 dollars per unit, and import permits or payments are hard to obtain. Canada’s Dr. A E Cameron represented the Dominion at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Oklahoma City, August 27–30, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Canada
Paul Sykes
Hamburg
United States
Sykes
American Veterinary Medical Association
Oklahoma City
A. E. Cameron
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Soldier Picnic Near Millet At Eaglevale Camp
A Soldier Settlers' Union picnic gathered soldiers and families at Eaglevale Tourist Camp three miles south of Millet Brightview Michigan. Local officials E T Jeff of Leduc and J E Orn of Miller spoke, and families shared basket lunches with coffee and tea, though Col. W A Rogers could not attend due to a Vancouver trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers
Millet
Brightview
Michigan
Soldier Settlers’ Union
Eaglevale
E. T. Jeff
Leduc
J. E. Orn
Miller
Col. W. A. Rogers
Gibbons
Vancouver
Vitamin B Needs Higher Intake for Men Than Women
A health note states men require more vitamin B to maintain health than women. It emphasizes adequate intake across diet and supplements for male nutritional balance.
Recipes For This Week Betty Barclay
Gelatine soaks in cold water and is added to a warm milk custard with egg yolks and sugar. The mixture thickens over heat, then folds in gelatin, beaten egg whites, whipped cream, and vanilla. Poured into a mold or sherbet glasses, served with fresh seasonal fruit garnish.
Pompadour Rice Preparations with Whipped Cream
A recipe instruction lists Pompadour rice made from 144 cups cooked rice mixed with sugar salt and vanilla. Whip cream and fold into the rice. Serve with maple syrup and thickened notes. Top with chopped nuts.
Sunday School Lesson Himothy Devotional Reading
Sunday School lesson notes present a devotional reading on II Timothy 1 with focus on being a workman approved unto God. The text emphasizes handling the word of truth diligently and preparing believers to serve faithfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Exhortations For Timothy From Paul’s Shepherding Charge
Paul reminds Timothy of the gift from God received at ordination and urges him to fan it into flame through use. He counsels courage over fear, to testify for the Lord, share in suffering, and rely on God’s power love and discipline. Timothy should model conduct on Paul’s teaching and guard faith with the Holy Spirit’s aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Paul
Christ Jesus
Moffat
Health Commission Probe Pushed to Fall
The royal health commission appointment approved earlier at Ottawa will not proceed before fall. Col. the Hon. D. M. Sutherland, minister of national health, said extensive preliminary work is required. Doctors nurses dentists druggists labor agricultural and financial interests must be consulted and coordinated before moving to formal inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission On Health
Dominion
Ottawa
D. M. Sutherland
National Health
King George V Uses Hidden Speedometer In Cars
The royal chauffeur rarely accelerates when driving the king, yet King George V. has a built in duplicate speedometer in the back of all his cars to monitor speed and ensure cautious driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christie's Biscuits
Mecca
New Northern Passage
Motor Cars
Betty Barclay
Mavarian Crean
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave
Alice Brooks
Imber
Himothy
Olay
Calgary
Edmonton
Rezina
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!