World Happenings Briefly Told
A new sphynx is reported unearthed near the second pyramid. A 1884 Khartoum siege General Gordon note sold in London for 7.50. Canada U S 1932 trade down by 225 million. Okanagan Valley nut industry shown for Regina fair. Marquess of Zetland ends month long Canada tour with 35 addresses aboard Montcalm. Sir Hubert Wilkins plans Arctic polar dive with wife. President Lebrun cut salary 10 percent during budget balancing effort. Manion says labor cannot be treated as a pool for good and bad times. A 100000 cancer serum foundation organized with Dr Galbraith as chairman and manufacturing chemist firm backing.
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Gordon
Khartoum
London
Canada
United States
Okanagan Valley
Regina
Marquess of Zetland
Montcalm
Hubert Wilkins
Albert Lebrun
R. J. Manion
Fort William
W. T. Galbraith
Chem Sis
Gabraith
Oranges From Palestine Arrive in Halifax in Second Shipment
The SS City of Oran brought a second cargo of Jaffa oranges to Halifax this season. The ship’s modern facilities allowed loading thousands of cases at Port Said and preserving quality to Halifax. This year’s imports exceed all Canadian totals for 1932 with 4,792 cases in the fiscal year ending March 1, 1932. Previous shipments were 170 cases in 1931 and 281 in 1932.
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Halifax
City of Oran
Port Said
Halex
Canada
Palestine
France's La Normandie to pass Panama Canal limits
The note reports France's giant liner La Normandie cannot fit the existing Panama Canal locks, being 1,020 feet long with a 117 foot beam, while current chambers are 1,000 by 110 feet. Proposals for new locks of 1,200 by 125 feet exist, but margins remain tight.
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Panama Canal
France
United States
Canal
Brandon Sun
Simple crinkly crepe silk dress pattern advert
It's amazingly simple to copy. The model features a dark and light grey crinkly crepe silk with a soft neckline and snug hips. The front skirt panel sits with the hip yoke giving height, and the red skirt offers ease of movement. Style No. 480 fits sizes 36 to 46 inches bust with 314 yards of fabric for size 36. price 20 cents.
Kruschen Trial Offer At Your Drugstore
If you have never tried Kruschen, try it now at our expense. We offer a GIANT package with a regular bottle and a separate trial tablet for about one week. Open the trial first and test the result. if not convinced, return the regular bottle for a full refund. Manufactured in Manchester with Toronto importers.
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B. Griffiths Hughes
Led
Manchester
Engle
McGillivray Hros
Toronto
Canada Wheat Crop Output Falls Behind 1931 Levels
The 1932 Canadian wheat production reached 428,514,000 bushels from 27,182,100 acres, averaging 15.8 bushels per acre, up from 1931’s 321,325,000 bushels on 26,200,928 acres. Oats and barley also rose, with prairie provinces leading. Total field crops valued at 416,586,900 dollars against 432,235,400 the prior year, and total cropped area stood at 59,633,500 acres.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Stuffed Spiced Prunes From Betty Barclay
Prunes simmered in water with sugar syrup and spices until tender. Pist pits removed and cavities filled with chopped nut meats moistened with syrup or cream flavored, then rolled in confectioners sugar.
Bacon Salad Sandwich
A simple lunch item instructions to cook bacon until crisp. Butter bread slices, spread lightly with salad dressing, add chopped lettuce and seasoned chopped tomato, top with crisp bacon, and complete with the remaining bread slice.
Traffic signals in London without yellow light restored
After a two week trial in London the traffic signals without the yellow caution light have been re introduced as useful.
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London
Ancient Law Bans Bell Ringing on Crown Church Lands
British rule holds churches built on Crown lands may not ring bells. The ancient law restricts ecclesiastical bell ringing on such properties, reflecting historic property rights and church state separation.
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Britain
Liver Pills Promoted For Health In Quack Advert
An early 20th century style ad touts liver pills as a cure for malaise and sluggish digestion. It claims bile improves health and energy, urging daily use and associating vitality with liver-based remedies.
Sunday School Lesson Reflects Isaiah and Mark Texts
Golden text from Isaiah 11 9 proclaims the earth filled with Jehovah knowledge. Lesson centers Mark 4 21 34 with a devotional link Psalm 119 53 40 guiding reflection on seeking spiritual insight and growth.
Power and Responsibility of Disciples in Gospel Light
The text stresses that knowledge from God is for service not selfish gain. It urges sharing the gospel, letting one's light shine through good works, and approaching listening with attentiveness and receptivity. It then notes the hidden growth of the Word, like seed expanding to full harvest.
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Jesus
Money, Gold, and Interchange: Stamp’s View on Value
Sir Josiah Stamp argues gold must be spread to aid exchange. He compares gold to a cake that spoils when hoarded, noting its value hinges on widespread use rather than backing only a few. He calls for British prudence and individual effort to address economic problems.
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France
Sir Josiah Stamp
No, No, No Yes Man Takes A Day Off
A man on a street corner ignored the crowd and muttered no repeatedly until an officer intervened. He claimed he was simply a yes man taking a holiday, offering a calm but puzzling explanation for his behavior.
Cutting novels brings groans at tidy home
A young woman hired to cut novels to serial length takes work home. Her mother fears the living room will resemble a battlefield as scissors and blue pencils come into play, illustrating the untidy charge of cutting prose.
Paris Credit Municipal Thrives on Low Mood Loans
The Credit Municipal de Paris known as Ma Tante thrives during economic hardship. In 1931 loans secured by deposits rose by 53,000 above 1930's total, with 1932 expected to surpass. The city pawn shop reports higher borrowings as incomes fall.
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Credit Municipal de Paris
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PAIN
Liniment
N. U
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Ruth Rogers
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Kruschen
Betty Barclay
Carter
Rafe
SYN
SAS
Er Soap
Ramsay Co
StHawat
Pew
Municipal Pawn Shop
Paris
Stop Coughs
Coles
Spornm
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
Reys
Wfe
Hyde Hernia Belt CO
Dept. W.N
Oppleford
Hamilton
Ontario
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