World Happenings Briskly Reported From Across Realms
Re-elected Henry Wise Wood leads Alberta wheat pool at Calgary annual meeting with C. Jensen of McGrath named vice-president. Viscount Buckmaster dies in London. France trains reserve troops to bolster Rhine border defences. Newfoundland liquor sales loosened to unrestricted purchases. A six month rubber exhibition opens at South Kensington with seeds from Amazon. Norwich canaries color debate lures bird lovers for next year. Vancouver judge F G T Lucas approved to British Columbia Supreme Court, replacing Justice Macdonald. Washington University examines marriage course for men students. Irish Free State reports nearly 100 million dollar trade deficit for year to Oct 31, amid UK dispute impacts.
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Henry Wise Wood
Alberta Wheat Pool
Calgary
C. Jensen
McGrath
Viscount Buckmaster
Imperial College of Science and Technology
London
Rhineland
Newfoundland
Science Museum
South Kensington
Amazon
Sir Henry Wickham
Norwich
England
F. G. T. Lucas
K.C
Vancouver
Supreme Court of
British Columbia
Justice Macdonald
University of Washington
Norman S. Hayner
United Kingdom
Government plans large scale housing program expansion
Secretary Harold Ickes says Public Works Administration’s $150 million housing effort will “barely scratch the surface.” He expects a much larger program in 1935 and envisions expanding slum clearance and low cost housing nationwide.
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United States
Harold Ickes
Publc Works Administration
Ickes
Sunday School Lesson for December 16
Golden text from 1 Corinthians 11 26 proclaims the Lord's death until he comes The lesson centers on 1 Corinthians 11 23 24 with a devotional reading from Matthew 26 20 28 and reflects on the institution of the Lord's Supper.
Paul's Account of the Instituting of the Lord's Supper
The essay explains Paul's report of the supper's institution, its symbols, and the spiritual meaning. It discusses unleavened bread, the breaking of bread, the cup as the new covenant in Christ's blood, and how believers partake to assimilate Christ through reading study and imagination.
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Paul
The
Corinthians
Christ
Jesus
Douglas Horton
Precautions for Farm Children Warned in Kansas Letter
A Kansan warns parents to cover wells and cisterns and remove nails from boards to prevent tetanus from children falling or stepping on hazards. The note stresses child safety on farms and in villages, urging vigilant cleanup and covering of dangers.
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Independence
Kansas
A. Z. Potter
Royal Bank sees Holt retire and Wilson named President
After 26 years as president Sir Herbert S Holt retires to become Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee. Morris W Wilson is appointed President and Managing Director, with Sydney G Dobson advancing to General Manager in a year of historic Royal Bank leadership changes.
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Herbert
Holt
Royal Bank of Canada
Herbert S. Holt
Morris W. Wilson
Sydney G. Dobson
Mr. Wilson
Royal Bank
Herbert Holt
The
Sir Herbert Holt
Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds Debuts
The article promotes the Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds featuring VapoRub and Vatronal. It claims fewer and milder colds, outlines prevention steps, and explains treatment methods including VapoRub massage and Vatronal nasal drops. A trial guarantee offers refunds if customers are not delighted.
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Bo Mes
Russell
Hilton Beach
Ont
Vicks VapoRub
Vicks
Vicks Vatronal
Career path of a Canadian bank executive through 1919
The executive began as manager of the Sydney Branch in 1910 at age 27, then became Assistant Manager in Montreal five years later. In 1916 he moved to Vancouver to succeed Mr Wilson as manager, and in 1918 served as Acting Supervisor of Middle West Branches in Winnipeg. In 1919 he was promoted to General Inspector at Head Office, then became Assistant General Manager three years later and has held that post for twelve years.
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The
Royal Bank
Halifax
Merchants Bank of
Montreal
Sir Herbert
Canada
C.S. Tompkins
Graham F. Towers
Central Bank
Morris W. Wilson
Lunenburg
Nova Scotia
Wilson
Maritimes
Vancouver
Herbert Holt
Bank
Sydney G. Dobson
Mr. Wilson
Sydney
Cape Breton
Winnipeg
Middle West
Liquefying Gases Through Cold and Pressure
The article explains that gases can become liquids or solids if cooled and compressed enough. It highlights sulfur dioxide, hydrogen, and oxygen, notes Kamerlingh Onnes’s 1908 liquefaction of helium, and traces liquid air production, its critical temperature of minus 190 degrees, and its uses in producing nitrogen, oxygen, argon, cooling, or as a blasting explosive with charcoal.
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Kamerlingh Onnes
Longest Fence Planned on Norway Finland Border
A 40 kilometer or 250 mile barrier is to be built along the Norway Finland frontier to stop Lap nomads flocks of reindeer from wandering between countries.
India plans $3.72 million push for civil aviation
India will spend 3.721 million dollars toward developing civil aviation. The program funds infrastructure and services to expand air transport capacity and improve safety oversight nationwide.
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India
False Teeth Hold Fast with Werner’s Powder
Learn to keep dentures secure for all day use. Werner’s Powder provides snug comfort so teeth do not slip while eating speaking or singing. Available at Mrs hor Sareny or similar drugstores.
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Werner
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