World Happenings Briefly Told
Col Rene P G Weiser reveals France ordered 715 Armeri can-made planes. South Africa to spend over 23 500 dollars daily on defence for 1939 40. Admiralty asked to abolish flogging in Royal Navy. Legislation planned to limit liability in air crashes. Hon C D Howe cites civil service appeal board proposal. Naturalist Jack Miner reports death of a robin tagged at his Florida sanctuary. BC unemployment relief loan renewed at 1 938 881 dollars. British Museum acquires three totem pole eagle from Siwash Indians. Four foot high eagle carving described. BC port exports January February total 28 460 299 dollars.
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Rene P. G. Weiser
France
South Africa
Admiralty
Royal Navy
C. D. Howe
House of Commons Civil Service Committee
Jack Miner
C. C. Atwood
Lakeland
Fla
British Columbia
House of Commons
Vancouver Island
British Museum
Victoria
Provincial Bureau of Economics and Statistics
Blind Children School Founded in Vancouver by Burke Couple
Thomas Burke, 80, who lost his sight in a Portland Canal mine explosion, and his wife started a school for blind children in Vancouver after a chance chat with C R Fitness led to official recognition. The Burke home hosted classes for about 20 BC children before moving to larger quarters. Mrs Burke served as instructress until 1933.
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Vancouver
Thomas Burke
Portland Canal
C. R. Fitness
Burke
Department of Education
Filtness
Australia
New Scottish Tartan Proposed by Canadian Scots
Hastie Cochrane and George Mac Beth of Victoria design a tartan approved by Victoria’s St Andrew's and Caledonian Society. Cochrane describes a dark green ground echoing Canada’s pine landscape with blue and white checks like the Scottish flag and accents of red and gold. Black is added for dignity and caution, aiming to unite Celtic and Scottish affiliations across the Dominion using Canadian wools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hastie Cochrane
George MacBeth
Victoria
St. Andrew’s and Caledonian Society
Women's Institute Weavers’ Guild
Cochrane
Scotland
Bright Cars Rise in Prosperous Years Then Fade in Hard Times
Automobile makers observe that bold colored vehicles surge in good economic periods and wane when markets slow. Manufacturers report shifts in color demand tied to consumer confidence and spending, with sales patterns aligning to broader economic cycles.
Toys Shipped From Germany To U S Reach 443 Thousand
The year 1938 saw toys shipped from Germany to the United States valued at 443 248 dollars, reflecting a 2 percent decline from 1937. The figure underscores trade shifts in the prewar period and highlights evolving export patterns.
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Germany
United States
Ambition and Perseverance Rise William O Douglas
Ottawa Journal profiles William O Douglas born to poor parents who rose from farm work and dishwashing to attend Columbia Law School with six cents and $75 borrowed. He wrote a textbook in six weeks earning $1,000 and became the youngest Supreme Court justice in 125 years after leading the SEC and a rapid legal practice.
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Lord Birkenhead
William O. Douglas
Supreme Court of the United States
Douglas
New York
Columbia Law School
Securities and Exchange Commission
Supreme Court
Wiliam O. Douglas
Ottawa Journal
Buttoned Up Slenderizer Pattern Ad Features Anne Adams Design
Anne Adams promotes pattern 4057 a slenderizing women’s dress with hem to throat buttoned closure streamlined princess silhouette and versatile collars sleeves and belt options. The ad lists sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 and fabric guidance with cottons and rayon prints. Send 20 cents to the Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Famous War Surgeon Morison Dies at Newcastle Home
Professor J Rutherford Morison, famed orthopaedic surgeon who introduced the Bipp wound treatment, died in a Newcastle nursing home at age 85. The paste of bismuth salt and iodoform eased pain for many wounded soldiers and Morison authored several surgical books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rutherford Morison
Newcastle
Prof. Morison
News of the World
Fashion Footwear Confusion Stages Upturns and Toeless Trend
Industry observers note last year featured toeless women’s shoes while this year shows styles with no heels. Designers struggle to imagine future models as the concept of sole free footwear remains unresolved for next year.
Firestone Exhibit At World’s Fair Showcases Rubber Progress
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company will present a major exhibit at the New York World’s Fair. A three and a half acre display will feature a full scale tire factory in operation producing a tire every four minutes and a life size farm scene with livestock and a covered bridge to show modern farming with pneumatic tires. Harvey S. Firestone is credited as the pioneer of rubber tires for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Harvey S. Firestone
Firestone
Salmon Egg Bake with Parsley and Mustard Crumbs
Flake salmon and mix with eggs parsley lemon juice mustard cracker crumbs milk salt and pepper in order. Press into greased bread pan and bake at 425 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with egg sauce of chopped hard boiled egg in cream sauce. Yield six to eight portions.
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Christie’s
New Bird Sanctuary Established in Ontario at Hannah Bay
A joint effort by the Dominion and Ontario governments creates a bird sanctuary about 10 miles square at Hannah Bay the southern tip of James Bay. The mainland portion is held by Ontario while a broad strip of adjacent tidal waters is included by the Dominion. The site, chosen by the Ontario Department of Game and Fisheries and the Dominion Department of Mines and Resources last autumn, hosts large gatherings of blue geese during migrations between the Gulf of Mexico and the Canadian Arctic.
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Dominion
Ontario
Hannah Bay
James Bay
Ontario Department of Game and Fisheries
Dominion Department of Mines and Resources
Gulf of Mexico
Canadian Arctic
Devilled Shredded Wheat Cheese Biscuits Recipe
Split biscuits and toast in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes then spread with butter. Mix grated Canadian cheese with milk mustard and Worcestershire sauce, season with salt, spread on biscuits, and top with paprika. Broil until cheese melts and browns. Serve hot for four or five.
Dentist Becomes Dance Band Leader In New York
A New York dentist abandons practice to lead a dance band. He headlines with a signature tune titled The Yanks are Coming. The article notes the U S population on July 1, 1938 stood at 180 215 000.
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New York
Continental
United States
World's Longest Pipe Line Spans Asia Minor
The world’s longest pipe line stretches 1,150 miles across Asia Minor, marking a historic feat in regional infrastructure development. The vast network connects key industrial centers and supports extensive water or fluid transport across the region.
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Asia Minor
Bank of Canada Backing Sparks Silver Dollar Debate
Graham Towers, governor of the Bank of Canada, testifies before the House of Commons banking and commerce committee in Ottawa. He notes Bank notes are backed by 25 cents in gold, versus 27 cents for silver, addressing concerns that silver dollars could be excessive in number or devalue currency and be hard to carry.
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Bank of Canada
Graham Towers
Banking and Commerce Committee
House of Commons
Ottawa
Towers
Ukrainians in Russia number around forty million
The claim estimates a large Ukrainian population inside Russia totaling about 40 million people. It highlights the sizable community and potential demographic implications within Russia.
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Russia
Sun Spots Vary Widely Across Solar Surface
Solar observers report spots discovered on the sun ranging from 300 miles to 60 000 miles in diameter, indicating a broad spectrum of solar activity.
First Colonial Mail Run From New York To Boston
The earliest continental mail voyage departed New York City on January 1, 1673 bound for Boston, marking a pioneering postal link between the colonies.
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New York City
Boston
Doilies Crocheted Round and Round
Unusual filet crochet doilies worked round and round from a simple chart. Three sizes available with the large doily suited as a centerpiece. Pattern 6309 includes instructions charts and materials. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Resurrection Promise in Paul Sermon on Firstfruits
A devotional study notes Paul’s Acts 13 sermon addressing both Jews and Gentiles, tying Israel’s past to salvation in Christ. It emphasizes Christ’s resurrection as the pledge of humanity’s future gathering, citing Adam and Christ as representative heads and the Levite harvest analogy.
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Paul
Israel
Abraham
Moses
David
God
Stephen
Christ
Editorial Note on Dr McCullough Cancer Articles
Readers are offered the complete set of Dr McCullough's cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont. The note directs those seeking full coverage to request the entire series.
Embargo Proposal Urged To Block Aggressor’s Raw Materials
The Financial News of London editors urged an economic bloc to embargo exports of vital raw materials to aggressor nations. They called for Britain to lead with U S cooperation and noted Canada supplied 90 percent of world nickel, three fourths of Germany’s needs, making a Canadian embargo insufficient on its own. The piece favored boycotting German exports at the source, despite fears of provoked aggression.
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Financial News of
London
Great Britain
United States
Financial News
Canada
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Spring vegetable planting and garden design tips
Early sowing for peas is now safer and yields steady harvests from mid June to late July. Plant spinach lettuce radish and peas and aim for three sowings weekly to spread harvests. Proper thinning cultivation and fertilizer keep quick growth and tenderness. Pruning opens the plant centre for sun and air and a balanced shape. Edging flowers include Alyssum Dwarf Marigolds Portulaca California Poppies. For back beds choose Calundula Nasturtium Poppy Phlox and for screens Castor Beans Chalias Cosmos Sunflower tall Marigold.
Thackeray Pleases Him Promptly Reads Passages
A reader delighted by a Thackeray passage springs to his feet, hats on, and hurries to share the writing with a friend. He seeks an eager listener to enjoy the literary moment.
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Keio University Erects Granite Memorial for Departed Frogs
At Keio University in Japan a granite monument has been erected to memorialize the frogs that contributed to scientific research.
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Keio University
Japan
Eagle’s fall could break the back of a large animal
The observed weight of an eagle in free fall from a great height is sufficient to cripple a sizeable animal, illustrating the strength of the bird’s impact.
Sap From Bottle Trees Quenches Drought Thirst
Australian natives seek relief during a period of dreuth as sap tapped from bottle trees provides a crucial water source. The article notes the drought strain and community reliance on natural sap reserves amid harsh conditions.
Astronomical glass helps prevent hilltop collisions
The Greater New York Safety Council describes a 13 by 4 foot glass display atop a hill on a bridge. Seventeen triangular prism bars bend light to show the opposite hillside and aid visibility about 2,000 feet down the slope, work claimed effective at night after six years of testing.
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Greater New York Safety Council
UCLA Physicist Endorses Ear Muffs For Sleep
Dr Vern Knudsen of the University of California Los Angeles urges earmuffs to protect city sleepers from disruptive noise. He warns that noise disturbed sleep causes “unbelievably great” health damage and says earmuffs would be beneficial.
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Vern Knudsen
University of California At
Los Angeles
Milk to Butter Transformation Mysteries Persist
Chemists admit they cannot pinpoint the exact chemical changes converting milk into butter. The process involves fat emulsification and protein interactions but precise steps remain unresolved, leaving a gap in full scientific understanding.
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Bipp
Crochet
Doilies
Nealth League
J. W. S. McCullough
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