World Happenings Briefly Told From Far and Wide
Reserve championship for Percher oma at the Calgary exhibit won by Konzeur owned by Mitchell and Reith of Edmonton Harvard observatory reports a seventh magnitude comet discovered by Dr P Finsler of the University of Zurich Switzerland T H Bickle son of Edward Bickle Toronto broker died by asphyxiation in St Lawrence river while diving to recover a motor Twenty two more Far Eastern Railway workers executed as spies and Japanese agents Prime Minister Chamberlain accepts honorary president role in League of Nations union but demands non party character Admiralty awards aircraft carrier contract to Vickers Armstrong HMS Indomitable Canada urged to build coast to coast air beams for safety Hugh B Monaghan says radio needed for safety Lady Churchill homing pigeon completes 2039 mile flight from The Past Man May 18 setting a 43 day hop world record
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Calgary
Konzeur
Mitchell and Reith
Edmonton
Harvard Observatory
P. Finsler
University of Zurich
Switzerland
T. H. Bickle
Edward Bickle
Toronto
St. Lawrence
Far Eastern
Khabarovsk
Chamberlain
League of Nations Union
Vickers-Armstrong, Ltd
Barrow-in-Furness
Admiralty
H.M.S
San Antonio
Texas
Improved lubrication methods for locomotives noted
The mechanical division of the Association of American Railroads described advances in lubrication in Atlantic City. Mechanical lubricators keep bearings and moving parts oiled, reducing wear and servicing while enabling longer continuous runs and higher speeds. diesel and steam locomotives now achieve extended mileages across services.
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Association of American Railroads
Atlantic City
Buffalo Courier-Express
Baulking The Auto Thief A New Plate For Stolen Cars
Winnipeg inventors Philip Parkes and Thomas Richardson create a license plate with a red detachable section. When left missing, the plate exposes a bright warning I belong to a stolen car inviting pursuit by police or citizens. The owner reattaches the piece to resume normal plate use.
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Messrs
Philip Parkes
Thomas Richardson
Winnipeg
Brockville
Stamps From Several Nations Feature Food Imagery
Official stamps depict foodstuffs including Liberia pineapple South Africa orange tree Ecuador cocoa bean and Dahomey designs. The issue showcases agricultural products tied to each country and reflects a broader program of commodity themed postage stamps.
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Liberia
South Africa
Ecuador
Dahome
Toronto magistrate dismisses cruelty charge in ear clipping case
The Toronto magistrate freed the veterinary surgeon charged with cruelty to animals after evidence showed the dog’s ears were lacerated in a fight and later repaired surgically. The note questioned whether ear clipping aimed at show ring fashion, a practice historically used on horses and dogs, though deemed painful and unnecessary by many.
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Toronto
Woodstock
Make This Model At Home Slimming Frock Style Leader
Anne Adams presents pattern 4451 for a summer afternoon frock meant to flatter the figure with a V neck and flared skirt. Available in women sizes 34 to 48, fabric options include flower-spangled synthetics and sheer chiffon. Send 20c with size name address and style number to the Winnipeg Pattern Dept.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Rusted Seed Wheat Yields Similar Germination in Tests
S H Vigor told the Western Canadian Society of Agronomy at the University of Saskatchewan that rusted seed used in 1935 and 1936 experiments germinated as well as non rusted seed and the young plants stayed healthy. Prolonged heat later showed comparable crop standing, though no firm conclusions were drawn. Other tests echoed similar results and researchers called for more work to prove cost effective seed. He noted weed rate and sowing studies suggesting heavier seeding may reduce dockage in marketed crops.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
S. H. Vigor
Western Canadian Society of Agronomy
University of Saskatchewan
Vigor
Lord’s strength for Moses and Israel in Exodus tale
Sunday school lesson centers on Moses facing doubt about leadership and God’s name I AM. Moses questions authority and recalls past rebellion before returning to Egypt with Aaron. Israel believes God has seen their affliction and worships him as they prepare to depart Goshen.
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Moses
Jehovah
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Moffatt
Egypt
Aaron
Jethro
Goshen
Israel
Yeovil glove factory revival sparks clean up drive
Twenty years after a Yeovil glove factory closed its doors workers left with the plant halted and the oil engine idle. Recently an army of workmen surveyed the site finding dust and rusted equipment. The town seeks floor space to expand the growing trade and revive industry.
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Yeovil
Somerset
Gould
Not Very Grateful In Kansas City
A Kansas City woman was knocked down by a car. Johnny Carroll, identifying as Sir Walter Raleigh, assisted the injured woman by bringing her into his grocer shop and offering water. She then asked to be escorted to the nearby chain store for groceries before returning home.
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Kansas City
Sir Walter Raleigh
Johnny Carroll
John
Profitable scheme lands Munich couple in prison
A newly wed couple in Munich used Hitler's plan and coupons to buy 18 bedroom suites on hire purchase, selling 17 surplus sets for about $20,000 before being caught. They face prison under the scheme.
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Munich
Hitler
Occasionally man feels discouraged enough to write poetry
A brief note expresses how discouragement can prompt a man to write poetry, a moment of creative impulse arising from a difficult mood.
Argentina shifts to reinforced concrete in building boom
Amid a construction surge Argentina faces iron and steel shortages. The government, which approved a large building program with steel structured departments, has changed plans and will now use reinforced concrete for the new structures.
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Argentina
Porsild to Greenland Visit Family Aboard Morrissey
Dr. A E Porsild a Canadian Government scientist and botanist sails for Godhavn Greenland to join his family. He travels with Captain Robert Bartlett on the schooner Morrissey heading to Smith Sound with a stop at Godhavn to unite with relatives. He has prior Arctic exploration credentials and lectured on Mackenzie grazing ventures.
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A. E. Porsild
National Museum of Canada
Godhavn
Greenland
Morten Porsild
Godhawn
Ottawa
Robert
Bob) Bartlett
Morrissey
Bartlett
Smith Sound
Ellesmere Island
Dr. Porsild
Alaska
Mackenzie District
North West Territories
Mackenzie
Royal Geographical Society
Eels Split Shocks: Scientists Track Electric Eels
Two scientists returning from Brazil report discharges from 27 eels. An eight inch eel produced at least 110 volts while a yard long specimen yielded 50 volts. Indians fear these high tension fish along river shores.
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Brazil
Peterborough Examiner
Woman Complains About Airplane Fowls in Phone Order
A customer tells a butcher by phone that the next chicken she orders should not be airplane fowls, insisting she means birds with wings and machinery and no body. The butcher asks for clarification about the term.
Prevalence of Cancer Across Ages and Regions
The article argues cancer is widespread but not as alarming as heart disease. It cites aging populations, better diagnosis, and longer life expectancy as factors behind rising recorded cases, noting 90 percent occur after 35 and that older provinces show higher rates. Article No. 2 will be "What Is Cancer?"
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Canada
Great Britain
Europe
Prairie Provinces
Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Quiet Streets Across Helsinki Outshine Angora Decree
The Helsingfors city rules ban motor horns sirens tramcar bells ships hooters and newsboys shouts while hawkers sell quietly indoors. Street corner orators are forced inside and a Sabbatarian calm pervades busy hours, leaving visitors impressed by the city’s quiet.
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Angora
Helsingfors
Glasgow Bulletin
Sodium Sulphate Production in Saskatchewan Grows Fast
The natural sodium sulphate industry in Saskatchewan expands from 6,592 short tons in 1929 to 72,000 tons in 1936 per Canadian Finance. Used in craft paper, smelting of nickel-copper ores, glass, dye and textile trades, and for medicinal and tanning purposes.
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Saskatchewan
Beaver Dams Shaped Erosion Control Before Arrival
The article notes beaver dams played a key role in shaping landscape and reducing erosion in the region prior to human settlement, highlighting their natural engineering impact.
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God
Somerset Town
DR. J. W. S. Mscullough
Far North
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