Nine living rulers who abdicated their thrones studied
The piece lists rulers who lost their crowns in war exile or revolution. Wilhelm II fled in 1918 after imperial collapse. Haile Selassie, Alfonso XIII, Prajadhipok, Ferdinand of Bulgaria, Amanullah Khan, and Crown Prince Michael of Roumania follow similar fates.
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Edward VIII
Wilhelm
Maximilian of
Baden
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Prajadhipok
Siam
England
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Boris
Austria
Amanullah Khan
Afghanistan
Italy
Amanullah
Europe
Michael
Roumania
Carol
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Helen of
Greece
Rides On Cushions Improve Pig Transport By Rail
The article notes that Canadian National Railways stock cars now widely use friction springs, smoothing pig shipments. Over 2,500 cars, nearly all equipped, reduce bruises and weight loss during transit. The remaining cars will receive springs as they are repaired, with plans to extend to all freight cars.
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Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Kitchener
Striking contrasts in meat consumption by country
The official summary of world meat production and trade shows New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina as large meat eaters with per capita totals over 200 pounds. Canada, the United States, and Britain average about 140 pounds, with varied beef pork and mutton splits. European consumption is lower, with Germany leaning pork, France beef, and overall meat intake around 110 pounds in Germany and 90 in France. Beef production declined from 1925 to 1931 but has since partly recovered.
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Imperial Economic Committee
New Zealand
Australia
Argentina
New
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
India
Canada Sees Record Low Business Failures in Nine Months
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 908 business failures in the first nine months, a new low for 15 years. Provinces led by Quebec with 434, Ontario 291, with trade 441, manufactures 144, service 139, agriculture 90, construction 38, mining 11, public utilities 10, and finance nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Belgium Names Silvercruys First Minister to Canada
Robert Silvercruys secretary of the Belgian embassy in London was named Belgium's first minister to Canada. Simultaneously Brussels elevated the Ottawa consulate general to a legation as part of the reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Silvercruys
London
Belgium
Canada
Tail fork aids swift fish propulsion
Most swift swimming fish have forked tails. They use the fork to steer water away from the body and reduce interference from the tail fin, enhancing speed and efficiency in movement.
Barber Advertises Custom Haircut by Client Features
A New York barber markets a personalized haircut service based on the client’s facial features. The notice highlights tailoring to individual look and style preferences to ensure a unique result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Crowned Duchess of York
Queen Mary praised Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon as a modest, quiet reforming influence. Elizabeth, born Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon on August 4 1900, married the Duke of York in 1923 becoming Duchess of York and later Queen. The Times noted her obscurity before marriage and the public’s wary but hopeful view of her upcoming duties.
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Queen Mary
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Duchess of York
England
George V
Westminster Church
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon
Earl of
Duke of York
Mary Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Shortage Of Troops For London Defense Reported
The war ministry announced that British territorial units assigned to defend the London metropolitan area are far below planned strength. The special force needs 308 officers and 15,838 NCOs and privates to reach 981 officers and 25,314 soldiers and NCOs.
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London
War Ministry
N.C.O
Elite horse show spotlights gowns on stage
A horse show gathers top riders and their prized mounts as exhibitors debut latest gowns and show outfits. The event emphasizes fashion alongside equestrian performance, highlighting breed standards and presentation.
Motion Pictures Threaten To Change England's Rising Generation
American films threaten to reshape English youth says George de Warfaz as he prepares to judge Canada’s theatre festival. He notes films attract childish taste and mock American slang, while urging revival of curtain-raisers and actor managers for fuller evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
George de Warfaz
London
Canada
Mr. de Warfaz
Paul Robson
North America
Dominion
Saint John
N.B
Vancouver
Victoria
Quebec
Raymond Massey
Massey
Canadian Northwest
The
Garrick
Language Of Two Countries Speech on Language Exchange
Hon Vincent Massey of Canada spoke at the Authors Club in London about growing American and English slang merging. He noted future Oxford classes may discuss Mary Stuart's murder and Charles I on stages as cross Atlantic slang enriches both languages.
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Oxford
Mary Stuart
Charles I
Vincent Massey
Authors’ Club
London
Elstree
Denham
Motion Picture Studios
Hollywood
Broadway
West End
Alert Pets Appeal to Your Needle
A charming twosome and best friends in the world a sturdy bull pup and a bright eyed cross stitch kitten offered for in wool or silk. Pattern 5682 includes a dog and cat transfer patterns with materials color key and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents for pattern to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Cosmopolitan Cattleman Sees Shorthorns Lag at Chicago Show
W A Carlyle of High River Alberta criticizes Shorthorn breeders for not pushing for blue ribbon steer awards at the International Livestock Exposition. He notes Aberdeen Angus dominance and says Shorthorns focus on breeding rather than trial by show. Carlyle, ex-university dean, attends the expo most years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Carlyle
E.P
High River
Alta
Chicago
Carlyle
Edward
Prince of Wales
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