World happenings briefly told in brief dispatches
France plans one cruiser and six other naval additions while Kaladin airfield near Jerusalem expands and acquires land Twenty dunams. Saskatchewan clay products industry grows per Prof Worcester. Edmonton widow Mrs Kenneth McDonald dies at 101 born 1827 Cumberland House. Graf Zeppelin polar flight moved to 1931 Nome radio station fire injures no one. five RCAF planes abandon search for missing pilots Canon Lizottee in Northern Quebec.
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France
Kaladin
Jerusalem
Saskatchewan
W. G. Worcester
University of Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Western Canada
Kenneth McDonald
Cumberland House
Sask
Aeronarctic Society
North Pole
Nome
Alaska
St. Michaels
W. Canon
George Lizottee
Curtis-Reid Aircraft Co
Quebec
National Defence Department
Canadian Air Force
Logging In Northern Alberta Slower Than Normal This Winter
Northern Alberta will see slack logging as managers estimate only up to 25 percent of a typical winter's activity. The carry over from last season, boosted by a dry summer and reduced wheat yields, shrinks demand. Drought cut farmers' building plans, and a smaller elevator-building program compared with 1928. One firm reports a 15 million feet carry over, the largest in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Ideal airport touted for Moose Jaw by board of trade
The Moose Jaw Board of Trade claims its city hosts one of the world's ideal airports. It notes black loam soil with gravel subsoil ensures drainage, virgin prairie flatness, and an all weather site. No quagmires are possible and heavy machines can take off in any season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
Manitoba fox breeders win most awards at regional show
Manitoba fox breeders dominated the Western Canada International silver fox show with entries from across Canada and the United States earning the majority of awards. Only two flowering plants occur on the Antarctic plateau and these are rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Manitoba
Antarctic
Fragmentary quotes on Waterloo and youth
Readable text shows a dialogue about Waterloo and a youth barred from going out to watch fights. Mentions Pages Gaies and Yver don as possible sources or speakers. No clear event, date, or organization. relies on literary fragment rather than a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Yverdon
Man on track chooses safety over car in train scare
A Western Ontario man who preached escaping a stalled car on a railway track acted on his creed when his new car failed on a crossing. He left the wreck to the railway and filed an insurance claim, surviving while his car was destroyed. His wife remains safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Regina
Japanese Leaders Seek Stronger China Role at London Talks
R Wakatsuki and Admiral Takarable, as chief delegates of the Japanese government to the five power naval conference in London, are believed to push for Japan to take greater control in China while other powers likely accept a smaller naval armament ratio, especially for cruisers submarines and destroyers.
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R. Wakatsuki
Takarable
London
England
Japan
China
British Nobility Hold Large Alberta Farm Lands
About 15 000 acres of farm lands in Alberta are owned by titled British nobility. The Duke of Sutherland leads with 9 202 acres via the Sutherland Land Company. Earl Minto holds 1 908 acres, the Prince of Wales 3 005 acres including leases, Lord Cheylesmore 1 380, Lord Rodney 618, and the Earl of Egmont 320 acres near Priddis in Southern Alberta.
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Alberta
Duke of Sutherland
Sutherland Land Company
Earl Minto
Prince of Wales
E.P
Lord Cheylesmore
Lord Rodney
Earl of Egmont
Priddis
Strawberry Jam Fudge Patties From Week’s Recipes
A recipe outlines making candy using 2 cups sugar cup water and teaspoon cream of tartar. Dissolve sugar boil to a soft ball, cool, fold in strawberry jam two tablespoons per cup, heat to semi liquid, then shape into patties or balls.
Dress Design No 3075 in Red Dahlia Rayon Crepe
A fashion note details Style No. 3075 featuring a deep hipline dress in red dahlia Rayon crepe with white crepe de chine embroidered collar and cuffs, verted tucks, molded bodice, and fluttering skirt. Available in multiple bust sizes and adaptable to woollens, silks, and velvets with various collar options. Pattern price 5 cents.
Swine Breeders Elect Directors Across Canadian Provinces
Mr. R W Wade secretary treasurer of the Canadian Swine Breeders Association reports that the mail ballot closed December 15 elected directors for the Maritimes Peter Brodie Little York P E I Manitoba A C McPhail Brandon Man Alberta W L Gray Miller Alberta British Columbia J W Shannon Cloverdale BC Ontario and Quebec directors to be chosen at February provincial meetings and Saskatchewan at the March Canadian Association gathering.
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R. W. Wade
Swine Breeders’ Association
Maritimes
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Return Of Sir John Martin Harvey In Rosemary Garrick
Sir John Martin-Harvey and his company present Rosemary at the Grand Theatre Regina on Jan 9 10 and a Saturday Matinee with a dramatic role for Sir Jas per that shows him in a vivid middle aged character set in Queen Victoria’s era The revival of Garrick on Jan 11 aims to showcase his famed stage powers and English theatre tradition in a high profile engagement leading to strong critical praise
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Sir John Martin-Harvey
Rosemary
Grand Theatre
Regina
England
Sir John
Jasper
Queen Victoria
John Martin- Harvey
Garrick
Martin-Harvey
Grapefruit and Fig Salad Recipe
Peel and section three grapefruits, cut segments with preserved figs. Mix lemon juice with lime juice, paprika, and a touch of powdered sugar to make a dressing. Toss fruit with dressing using one teaspoon to half a cup per dish.
Man Settles 48 Year Old Five Shilling Debt in Dundalk
An elderly man in Dundalk visits a shop and declares he has paid a five shilling debt from 1881. The proprietor notes no receipt or record of the settlement, the man says he bought children's shoes then and left for work in England.
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Dundalk
Ireland
England
Meter man explains gas usage device to customer
A humorous exchange shows a meter man clarifying that the device indicates the amount of gas owed, not merely usage. The visitor asks about the machine, and the worker notes its purpose is determining payment due.
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Bride
Prodigal Chooses Chickens Over Owls for Odd Debate
Prodigal declares plans to settle down by raising chickens. Skeptical father counters with a quip about owls whose hours might suit his child better.
Mountain Highway Loops Six Miles For One Mile Move
In the Roldal Valley Norway a highway climbs through a rugged mountain district looping six miles back and forth to gain one mile of forward progress.
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Roldal Valley
Norway
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text Meditation
The lesson centers on Matthew 3 1 to 4 11 with the golden text from Matthew 3 17 declaring Jesus as the beloved Son. Devotional reading follows Psalm 32 1 7, inviting reflection on pardon and the blessing of forgiveness.
Baptism and Belief in Jesus Christ
An excerpt discusses Jesus baptism by John as a public endorsement and divine consecration, detailing the heavens opening and the descent of the Spirit. It reflects on Jesus growing in wisdom, embracing his Messiahship, and the purpose of baptism as a act of consecration for believers and infants. The piece ends with a series of unrelated lines about cars, opportunity, and Peter the Great.
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Jesus
Egypt
Nazareth
John
Galilee
Jordan
God
Newton
F. B. Meyer
G. A. J. Ross
Messiah
Christ
Wonderful Device Demonstrates Self Photographing Heart X rays
The Franklin Institute showcases a new X ray device by Charles E. Weyl and F Maurice McPhedlan. The system uses mirrors lights and percussion to capture moving heart and lung images by triggering X ray exposure with each pulse via a carotid pressurized rubber bulb.
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Franklin Institute
Charles E. Weyl
Moore School of Electrical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
F. Maurice McPhedlan
Harry Phipps Institute
Seed Extraction Stations Operated by Forest Service
The Forest Service of the Interior has four seed extraction stations for forest trees. The largest is at New Westminster, BC, with plants at Rocky Mountain House AB and Indian Head and Prince Albert SK. Seed supports experimental planting on national forests and free distribution in the Prairie Provinces. Through an arrangement, seed from New Westminster is shipped to the British Forestry Commission and the New Zealand Forestry Department for planting programs.
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The
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
New Westminster
British Columbia
Rocky Mountain House
Alberta
Indian Head
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Dominion Forest Service
British Forestry Commission
New Zealand Forestry Department
Antarctic ice melt could raise oceans by fifty feet says geologist
An Australian geologist warns the Antarctic ice cap melting would lift sea levels about 50 feet. In a separate dialogue two characters Nell and Mamie exchange a grim line about feeling down and wishing to be dead or married.
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Ideal Air Port
Fox Breeders
Betty Barclay
Patties
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annebelle Worthington
Canadian Swine Breeders’ Association
Strong Martin-Harvey Company
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Peter the Great
Price
Toronto
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
Nell
Mamie
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