World Happenings Briefly Told
The summary notes Canada’s year start population 4587 inmates and pension savings from review 124,528 dollars. The Prince of Wales becomes chief patron of a society aiding public schools. Wiley Post’s Winnie Mae eyed for Eng land to Australia air race. Codex Sinaiticus fund reaches 100,000 of 250,000 sought. War widow pensions reduced as 1,000 marriages cut treasury costs 250,000. Western farm mortgage relief urged by John M. Imrie. CRTC inquiry committee to be formed with seven MPs, Premier Bennett naming the panel.
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Winnie Mae
Wiley Post
England
Australia
Pension Review
House of Commons
Canterbury
Church Assembly
Numbers Mark Reuss Nobility in Thuringia Name Styles
The article notes the German principality of Reuss in Thuringia uses numerals after male noble names. It explains that men named Henry or Heinrich take numbers to distinguish themselves, leading to a Montreal hotel register entry listing Princess Henry XXXIII of Reuss.
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Reuss
Thuringia
Germany
Heinrich
Henry
Montreal
Henry Xxxitii of
Safe weight loss claim with Kruschen remedy testimonial
A reader describes losing weight from 154 to 115 pounds in a year using Kruschen. She asserts improved health and disappearance of rheumatism, claiming the remedy acts systemically to cleanse fat-forming food refuse, poisons, and acids without drastic dieting or drugs.
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Kruschen
Kruschen Free Trial Offer Publicized by Manufacturer
An advertisement pitches a free trial of Kruschen with a GIANT 75 cent kit including a regular bottle and a trial bottle. The offer claims full refund if the trial does not prove efficacy, with druggists authorized to return the 75 cents. London Manchester produced by McGillivray Bros.
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Nmm
Kruschen
Es, Ltd
Manchester
Eng
Tata Eee Porters
McGillivray Bros
Explosives From Firecrackers to Blasting Power
An overview explains explosives origins and uses from Chinese gunpowder to modern applications. It details saltpeter as an oxygen donor, the rapid gas expansion in gunpowder, and its roles in warfare blasting and hunting while noting its lower shattering power compared to high explosives.
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Crecy
Ascend Eighteen Miles Says Piccard on Stratosphere
Professor Auguste Piccard, noted stratosphere pioneer, says 30 000 meters represents the practical upper bound for ascent. He notes cost limits are the main barrier and that higher flights would need lighter instruments as the air grows too thin to support a craft.
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Auguste Piccard
The Twelve Apostles Names and Roles
The lesson outlines Jesus sending the twelve disciples in pairs, with Peter as spokesman. It lists the Twelve in three groupings across gospel accounts, naming Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the Less, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. It notes Judas betrayal and St Peter as rock, plus brief character notes for each.
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Jesus
Mark
Matthew
Peter
Philip
James
Alphaeus
Judas Iscariot
Simon
Chrysostom
Christ
Peter the Rock
Pharisaic
Saul
Paul
Son of
Thunder
John
James Bashford
Andrew
Kingdom of Heaven
Zebedee
Boanerges
Bartholomew
Nathanael
Thomas
James the Less
Thaddaeus
S'mun
Simon Zelotes
Man
Kerioth
Hebron
Australian honey season labeled worst since 1914
Officials of the Victorian Apiarists Association report the honey season in Australia as the worst since 1914 with crop failures across districts except Gippsland where conditions were slightly better.
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Victorian Aplarists’ Association
Gippstar i
Marvels of the Human Eye
An optometrist argues eyestrain harms schooling at length, noting 20 percent of continent students have unfocused vision and urging professional eye exams over teacher screening. He stresses nerve power tied to eye effort and the need for modern glasses to prevent broader social costs.
Five-Year Plan Aims 1000 Planes For Air Corps Growth
George Dern secretary of war submits to Congress a five year plan to authorize 1000 aeroplanes and expanded personnel. The plan seeks a unified air force to meet military air and land operation needs, noting current air corps strength is insufficient and aircraft mix should be revised. It also states 1800 serviceable planes would fail to support overseas possession and domestic organization.
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United States Army Air Corps
Congress
George Dern
Secretary of War
Air Corps
General Staff
United States
Will Need To Be
A New York scientist warns that mankind may grow larger and smarter 500000 years hence as posterity faces piling problems. The remark reflects long term human evolution debates amid scientific voices on future intelligence and societal challenges.
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New York
B'Gger
Brainier
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Canada
Prince of Wales
Public Schools Exploring Society
Finland
Treasury
John M. Imrie
Edmonton Journal
Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission
R. B. Bennett
Beecham
Denicotea
Tobscoe Empire
Chantler & Chantler, Limited
Lanadhae
Ueirivuters
Vweihagten
Aho N GD
Gordon H. Guest
M.A
Scott's
Lwon
Ontario
the Ramsay Co
Ogden
F. M. Crowe
Optometrist-Optician
Calgary
U.S
Ian
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