World Happenings Briefly Told
A roundup of global notes from 1931 spans William Wrigley Jr. estate allocations in the United States to Canadian prairie trade and boundary talks with Alberta. Reports detail Moscow renamings, the Tower of London crown alteration, a Yucatan monument discovery, and the Paris death of Madame Bertillon. Melbourne irrigation, Canadian bacon exports, and immigration policy are touched. Douglas Egyptian Liniment is praised for fast relief.
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Illinois
William Wrigley, Jr
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairie
British Columbia
Tower of London
Yucatan
Central America
Madame Alphonse Bertillon
Paris
Melbourne
Australia
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Great Britain
Canada
F. C. Blair
Immigration Department
Y.M.C.A
Ancient South African Stone Tool Unearthed
A recently discovered set of stone age implements found in South Africa includes scrapers gravers and points with a distinctive giant crescent shaped specimen as the standout artifact.
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South Africa
Saskatchewan Increases Motor License Fees Protests Stir
The Saskatchewan Government defends a five dollar rise in motor license fees as a revenue measure. Hon. A C Stewart cites declines in licenses since 1930 and argues gasoline tax raises less revenue due to exemptions and bootlegging. Legislation may address oil company underpayments and new taxes on gasoline imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
A. C. Stewart
K.C
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Alberta
Strict enforcement of motor license act advised in drought area
Complaints from farmers say neighbors drive cars without licenses while drought measures cut licenses. The government vows strict enforcement this year with opportunities to pay before penalties. Alberta mirrors Saskatchewan license increases. northern roads slow licenses. Regina Motor License Branch reports record activity. renewals should accompany new license applications.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Regina
Tells Dyspeptics What To Eat
A health note explains that avoiding foods causing excess stomach acidity can ease indigestion. It recommends a bland diet and taking Bisulated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acids, stop fermentation, and aid digestion, claiming many people use it daily for comfort.
Robots Supplant Bobbies in London Traffic Control
London authorities release hundreds of policemen from traffic duty as automatic signals prove equally efficient and cheaper. Signals will be widely adopted across circuses and crossroads, with officers joking about freedom from arguing with motorists and acknowledging the broader traffic problem.
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London
Light of the World Lesson on Blindness and Faith
Sunday lesson surveys John nine on blindness as a test of faith and revealment of Jesus as light. It contrasts disciples questions about sin with Jesus who explains God works through the blind man, leading to belief and worship. It notes India exported 55 million pounds of tea in the same column.
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Job
Temple
Jesus
God
India
New Ottawa Leader Elected at Canadian Forestry Meeting
Frederick E Bronson of Ottawa was elected president of the Canadian Forestry Association at the 32nd annual Montreal meeting. He succeeds retiring president R O Sweezey. Robson Black of Ottawa was chosen as vice president and continues as general manager of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick E. Bronson
Ottawa
Canadian Forestry Association
Montreal
R. O. Sweezey
Robson Black
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Prairie Meat
C.N.R
Moscow
St. George Way
Earl Marx
Douglas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elasto
Farawas
Semple
The
New Era Treatment Co. Limited
Dept
Craig St. W
Saskatchewan Motor Licenses
Buckley
Jesus and
the Man Born
Borden's
ST Charles
Borien Co
George St
Toronto
Sede Ly
Bes
Ramsay Co
SSF
Strawas
Alfred Bungay
North Sydney
Dr. Williams
Hamilton
Ontario
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina, Sask
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