World Happenings Briefly Told
More than 3,500 school children in Manitoba unorganized districts had their teeth fixed during 1935 by traveling dental clinics. A new silencer for aircraft and vehicles is invented to cut street noise. Elsie Janis plans to give up worldly possessions for charity. Canada aims for 200 million in annual gold output within five years stated by T A Crerar. Soviet demand to Japan to halt poaching in Soviet waters near Kamchatka. A mastodon fragment found near Hillsboro Nebraska on Conrad J Osman’s estate. Alberta Optometry Act revisions bar free eye exams and misleading advertising. MiP McLean icebreaker sails from Quebec for Hudson Strait duties. Butter shipment 794000 pounds, 14000 boxes, 25 rail cars, to Great Britain via Vancouver from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Elsie Janis
Canada
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Hon
T. A. Crerar
Dominion
Japan
Kamchatka Peninsula
Siberia
Halixax Halifax Greeting Delivered in Council Chamber
A formal greetings from Halifax England to Halifax Nova Scotia were presented in the Halifax borough council chamber. The parchment scroll, protected by a leather case, was given to Mayor Cragg after arriving aboard the Queen Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
West Riding
York
England
Nova Scotia
Soviet Press Output Expands Across Languages
The Soviet Union published over ten thousand newspapers in 86 languages with a total circulation of 39 million copies in 1936, up from 37 million in 1935. Books and magazines now appear in more than a hundred languages.
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Soviet Union
Empire State Building Sways Minimal in Strong Winds
The Empire State Building rises nearly a quarter mile and sways only about one tenth of an inch in normal gale force winds. Experts note the structure withstands 110 mph winds, reflecting its remarkable stability against severe weather in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire State Building
New York
Gold production and minerals growth eyed by Canadian ministers
Hon. T A Crerar and Hon. C D Howe spoke to the Sault board of trade about Canada’s mineral sector. They cited last year’s mining value at 116 million dollars and total mineral output at 222 million, predicting minerals may surpass agriculture within 10 to 15 years. Elephants cannot trot or gallop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
T. A. Crerar
Dominion
Ontario
T. E. Simpson
Conservative
House of Commons
Crerar
Last bid to ID living unknown soldier in Paris study
The living unknown soldier may be identified by three French psychologists in a final effort. He was found in Lyons nineteen years ago in uniform, with no memory of his name or past. Despite extensive questioning and thousands of letters from hopeful relatives, no identification has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mangin
Lyons
France
Absent-Minded Professor Bargains to Return to Town
A humorous note shows a professor telling his secretary he will go to town and, if he returns during his absence, to keep him there until he comes back. The quip contrasts with church seating etiquette, where arriving early secures a back seat.
Sailor Crochet Set Pattern 5343 Described
Crochet this bag and sailor hat set with alternating plain and rib stitches and a peep hole top. Follow complete instructions, stitch diagrams, and material lists in pattern 5343, obtainable for 20 cents from Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson July 19 on Shared Possessions and Unity
Devotional study centered on Acts 4 32 35 61 7 9 36 39 II Corinthians 8 1 9 I John 3 13 18 and Psalm 112 5 10. Unity of spirit, voluntary sharing, and the early church’s care for the needy are discussed with reflections on possessions held in trust and the gospel of life and peace. Aristides’ remark illustrates Christian generosity and communal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gardner
Moffatt
Aristides
Hadrian
Christ
Lewis Morris
Prairie Potatoes Marketed in Montreal Amid High Prices
Prairie producers in Alberta ship potatoes to Montreal where buyers pay around $1.65 for ninety pound sacks of whites. Maritime stock fetches higher prices, while a leader directs by anticipating crowd movements.
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Prairies
Prairie Provinces
Montreal
Alberta
Canada Sees 1934 Construction Boomed by D B S
Do minion Bureau of Statistics reports 1934 new dwelling spending of 9,207,913 dollars. If average home value is five thousand, about 1,840 houses could be built on fifty foot lots forming a nine mile avenue. Roads, factories, government buildings, churches and schools also drive total construction near 116 million with over 70 million on repairs. Ontario leads in housing share.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Saskatchewan
Buckingham Palace May Be Sold For Redevelopment
Buckingham Palace may be sold as a building site for 15 million dollars. Valuers surveyed the palace and 40 acres of grounds with a plan to preserve part as public pleasure ground. A London syndicate is said to be interested amid surrounding offices and business growth around the palace.
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Buckingham Palace
England
City of London
George
Theste
York House
St. James
Italy’s Ethiopian policy aims for slow steady development
Count Giuseppi Volpi, under Mussolini, outlines six guiding principles for exploiting Ethiopia’s resources without a rush. Private enterprise is protected but no monopolies. natives to be used as workers. racial segregation to be maintained. focus areas include coffee cotton wool and minerals. plan stresses preparation and controlled expansion.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Guiseppe Volpi
Mussolini
Count Volpi
Volpi
Persuading a Boy Against Owning a Pet Dog
A compact editorial-like line challenges readers to argue with a boy over the right to keep a dog. The line emphasizes persuasive reasoning and a contentious stance on pet ownership. The passage frames a debate about responsibility and companionship.
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Conrad J. Osman
Hillsboro
Mi P. McLean
Hudson's Straits
Straits of
Belle Isle
Vancouver
Great Britain
Alice Brooks
Canadian Pacific Railway
H. J. Main
John Queen
John Bracken
W. J. Tupper
K.C
W. M. Neal
Western Lines
Mayor Queen
Bracken
Neal
James Gooderham
Canadian Pacific
Calgary
J. St. Leger Maginn
Andrew Murdoch
Royal Residence
Grosvenor Place
Grosvenor Gardens
Buckingham Palace Rd
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