Happenings in Brief Show Canada and World Events
Dr Charles Camsell named head of the Royal Society of Canada for a year. Since the embargo on precious metals export was lifted in January Japan shipped about 87 million dollars in gold. Bert White, 77, jumped from 25 000 feet at Lancaster CA and landed safely to attempt a record parachute jump. A 1500 mile electric railroad across the Sahara Desert is under discussion in Paris with an estimated cost of 117 million dollars. William Chalmers of Vancouver has earned the Governor General’s silver medal for graduate chemistry work. Dr J H King becomes president of the Canadian branch of the St John Ambulance, succeeding Hewitt Bostock. Miss Betty Carstairs bought a boatyard at Cowes to shield details of a speedboat project aimed at the world title. The Senate reports record divorces this session, per A B Copp. James Smart of Dominion Forestry Services becomes superintendent of Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba.
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Bert White
Lancaster
California
Sahara Desert
Paris
William Chalmers
Vancouver
McGill University
J. H. King
Dominion
Senate
A. B. Copp
James Smart
Dominion Forestry Services
Prince Albert
Sask
Riding Mountain National Park
Manitoba
Charles Stewart
Interior
Telephone service on CN trains gains casual popularity
Since installation of telephone service on Canadian National trains the route between Montreal and Toronto sees an average of six calls per trip. W. D. Robb, vice president, notes most calls go from train to Montreal Toronto Kingston Oshawa Hamilton London and other points with one to Ashville New York. Some calls originate from outside points to the moving train. Colonel Gustavo Leon plans a May attempt to follow the Lindbergh air trail across the Atlantic if funding succeeds. A fifty dollar telephone pole can demolish a $3000 motor car, a curious ironical contrast.
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Canadian National
Montreal
Toronto
W. D. Robb
Kingston
Oshawa
Hamilton
London
Ashville
New York
Gustavo Leon
Atlantic
Ireland to Erect National War Memorial Delayed by Politics
Ireland remains the only WWI participant without a national memorial. About £5,000 has been subscribed, but political discord blocks a central Dublin site. The Free State offered a site outside the city, rejected by the Memorial Committee, raising the possibility of Belfast hosting a prominent Phoenix Park alternative.
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Ireland
Free State
Memorial Committee
Phoenix Park
Belfast
Princess style tiered dress pattern 3278 in soft shades
A printed silk crepe dress features a tiered skirt with back curvature, a front youthful bow, and a deep open V neckline with a matching trim. Pattern No. 3278 offers sizes 16 18 36 38 40 42 bust with growing options in colors including black silk crepe plum wool crepe bottle green and dahlias purple. Pattern price 25 cents.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern orders are addressed to the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 MacDermot Ave Winnipeg. Pattern No ee eee details are provided in this notice.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
MacDermot Ave
Winnipeg
New Rocket Propelled Motorcycle Aims For Stratosphere
Dr Paul Heylandt announces a compact rocket motor using liquid oxygen and liquid fuel for aircraft and later rocket planes. The device delivers 220 HP from 11 pounds, producing deafening exhaust and significant heat, with trials moving toward a rocket plane despite police concerns.
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Paul Heylandt
Liquid Gas Authority
Dornier
Valier
Tribute to Nansen Ends a Life of Service and Peace
Fridtjof Nansen, aged fifty six as war ended, led humanitarian relief across Russia with forty eight Red Cross societies and twelve nations, aiding millions. He shaped Norwegian diplomacy at the League of Nations, helped Germany join in 1924, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1923, and was elected Rector of Saint Andrews University in 1925 while continuing scientific and literary work.
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Fridtjof Nansen
Nansen
Fram
Russia
Red Cross Societies
Mr. Hoover
Norway
League of Nations
Germany
League
St. Andrew’s University
Constipation Relief Ad Claims Gentle Carter’s Pills
An advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a safe vegetable laxative. It argues other remedies are habit forming or harsh and that these pills gently stimulate the liver and bowels for a thorough cleanse and tonic effect.
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Carter
Asparagus with Mock Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Recipe notes for asparagus with a mock hollandaise sauce. Includes butter flour milk yolks lemon juice and seasonings with steps to cook the sauce and finish over asparagus. Mentions celery top greens as a garnish with roast fowl and dressing.
Salmon Loaf With Lemon and Celery
A salmon loaf recipe combines boned flaked salmon with lemon juice cayenne salt beaten eggs celery bread crumbs baking powder and evaporated milk. Shape into loaf bake in a moderate oven until brown and firm then serve with medium white or egg sauce yields five servings.
Canadian dairy industry value trails mineral production
The annual value of Canadian dairy products was 297,625,000 dollars, slightly less than the Dominion's mineral production. Some 286,000 farmers supplied milk and cream to 2,833 dairy factories nationwide last year. Pedestrians who cross streets recklessly in Berlin face prosecution after hospital discharge.
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Dominion
Berlin
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text Prayer at Gethsemane
The lesson centers on Jesus in Gethsemane asking if the cup might pass, yet submitting to the Father’s will. It references Matthew 26.39 and covers Matthew 26.1-75 with devotional reading from Psalm 42.1-5.
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Peter
Gethsemane
Jesus
Peter Denial Foretold and Jesus in Gethsemane Dialogue
The passage cites Jesus predicting Peter's denial and the disciples' doubt, followed by Jesus praying in Gethsemane. It contrasts Peter's certainty of loyalty with his actual weakness and recalls Christ's fate and the disciples' fear before the forthcoming suffering.
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Peter
Jesus
Galilee
Tragedy After Parachute Accident Aboard Army Plane
An army plane crash occurred when a mechanic’s parachute opened inadvertently. The mechanic was pulled from the aircraft and smashed against the tail. Both the pilot and mechanic died when the machine plunged into the sea.
Orchids Priced at 500 Dollars Displayed in London
Orchids priced at 500 dollars per plant were exhibited in London England attracting attention from collectors and visitors. The display highlighted rare varieties and high-end horticultural interest in the capital.
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London
England
Changing Styles In Fiction From Sheik-Stuff To War Books
Critics note a shift away from sensational war novels toward more authentic literature. The trend contrasts with the era of Sentimental Tommy and masculine heroes, once favored by readers seeking stern masculine drama.
Unusual Bequest Prompts Ear Research Study
Miss Abby Hosmer, a 70 year old deaf Chicago woman, wills her ears for medical research after death. Dr. Austin A. Hayden announced the will at a physicians and ear specialists meeting, saying microscopic ear studies may illuminate why many become deaf. The Toronto Telegram notes eight Canadian youths not puzzled by a new lady senator.
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Abby Hosmer
Chicago
Austin A. Hayden
Hayden
Toronto Telegram
Canada
Not Ashamed To Ask for Knowledge in Eastern Sage Parable
An Eastern sage explains to his son that true wisdom comes from not fearing to ask questions about what one does not know. He says asking clarifying questions has allowed him to gather much wisdom and learn more.
Farm Boys Advice on Work and Improvement
Advice suggests difficulty in securing urban work will push young men to stay on the farm and improve it. The piece argues farming is no flatter than urban trades and implies progress may come from farming efforts rather than leaving.
Tuberculosis Testing Totals Reported for Cattle
Since 1915 testing began, 1 469 769 animals have been tested in Canada and 14 areas are declared free of bovine tuberculosis.
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Canada
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