World Happenings Briefly Told
British Columbia will submit briefs on import and export opportunities at the Ottawa Imperial Conference. Japan's Public Works budget for 1931 32 includes nearly 9 million dollars for road projects. Sir Hubert Wilkins met in Oslo with Harold Sverdrup to discuss a polar expedition. A US gunboat reportedly fired on Chinese forces attacking British steamers. The Cochran bill to make interstate kidnapping a federal death crime passed the House judiciary committee. Premier Tolmie of British Columbia was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by Puget Sound College. Amelia Earhart Putnam was officially recognized with a gold medal for her Harbor Grace to Ireland flight. Five Detroit flying boats are in northern British Columbia for a prospecting survey. Mrs. C R Crowe was re elected president of the Dominion Board Women s Missionary Society in Toronto.
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British Columbia
Ottawa
Japan
Bureau of Public Works
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Oslo
Norway
Harold A. Sverdrup
Exchange Telegraph
United States
House of Representatives Judiciary Committee
College of Puget
France
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Harbor Grace
Ireland
Detroit
Michigan
C. R. Crowe
Guelph
Ont
Dominion Board
Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
Toronto
Empire Shopping Week Proposed in Canada Revival
The Canadian Manufacturers' Association signals an Empire Shopping Week to be arranged in autumn during the economic conference in Ottawa if hopes are realized. The idea stems from a report to its 61st annual meeting, recalling previous weeks in 1928 and 1929 and urging revival to the minister of trade and commerce.
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Canada
Ottawa
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Commercial Intelligence Committee
Cars Replace Camels In Desert Trade War
Automobiles now carry goods once transported by camels and have crushed the desert market. At the annual Marrakech camel sale buyers paid 550 to 1000 francs for good animals as automobiles take over freight roles.
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Marrekech
Personal Cottish Lady Seeks Companions in Canada
A Scottish lady now in Canada offers to take charge of one or more young ladies. She has travel experience abroad and with Canadian girls and can act as a companion or travel partner across Canada. Excellent testimonials from Canada and Britain. Further information available by applying Box 50, Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave. East, Winnipeg, Man.
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Canada
Britain
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Official Bridge System Reviewed by Olympic Champion
Cavendish Club Toronto features Hamlin B. Hatch analyzing the Official System in contract bridge. He compares opening bids one two and three, notes advantages and drawbacks, and explains how this system differs from the Approach-Forcing method while stressing ease of learning and precision of partner information. The piece previews future coverage of One Over One and the Vanderbilt Club.
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Hamlin B. Hatch
Cavendish Club
Toronto
Vanderbilt
Kraschen method praised for weight loss gains
The article reports a man dropping from 170 to 150 pounds in seven months using Kruschen Salts with no diet, claiming sustained weight and improved energy. It cautions against overnight results and notes benefits from regular use with mild exercise and a light diet.
Yukon Is Land Of Flowers In Dawson
Yukon Territory is a land of flowers with hundreds of wild species across hills and valleys. The beauty of flowers decorates homes and grounds in Dawson the capital, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
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Yukon
Land of
Yukon Territory
Canada
Dawson
Astronomer Notes High Rate of Double Stars
An astronomer reports modern telescope observations show about six percent of stars are in double-star systems, indicating a significant prevalence of stellar pairs in the sky.
Delicate Young Pajama Pattern With Basque Bodice
A pattern notes a feminine pajama design with a basque bodice, wide sash, optional puff sleeves, and a neckline frill. Short puff sleeves or shoulder emphasis options, pale blue crepe satin for lounging, and Style No. 911 offered in multiple sizes. Pricing 25 cents.
Journey to Goshen Jacob and Sons Return to Egypt
Sunday school lesson centers on the reunion of Jacob and his sons with Joseph in Egypt as they prepare to relocate to Goshen. The text highlights divine guidance, the promise of a great nation, and the value of tenderness and family bonds in the move from Beersheba to Egypt.
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Jacob
Goshen
Joseph
Egypt
Beersheba
Joseph Parker
Britain's Move to Free Action From European Alliances
The London Express argues Britain should abandon entangling alliances with Europe, ending endless Geneva and Lausanne conferences. It claims Europe has drained blood and wealth over centuries and calls for restoring political freedom by independent national measures.
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Great Britain
Europe
Geneva
Lausanne
London Express
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Union
Pattern order notice from Winnipeg Union at 175 McDermot Ave lists pattern numbers and names. Town seer appears as a placeholder alongside the branding.
Engineers Measure Creep Of Metal At UMich
University of Michigan engineers measure metal creep the slow change in size and shape using precision instruments accurate to a millionth of an inch.
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University of Michigan Engineers
Instru
Canadian Steamer N B McLean to Prepare Hudson Straits Route
In preparation for the 1932 navigation season the Canadian Government steamer N. B. McLean will spend the summer in Hudson Straits. The crew will install new lights at Button Island Resolution Island Whale Island east end Nottingham Island and Coats Island. A light will be installed at Hubbard's Point by Churchill staff.
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Hudson Straits
Churchill
N. B. McLean
Button Island
Resolution Island
Whales Island
East End
Nottingham Island
Coats Island
Hubbard’s Point
First Lady Probes Illness Turn in Hospital Visit
In a witty exchange, the First Lady asks whether the Second Lady entered the hospital ill and was made well or entered well and was made ill by treatment. The dialogue plays on hospital care and health outcomes in a humorous tone.
Queen Victoria Letters Published In London
The final volume of Queen Victoria’s letters covers her last five years in London. It reveals she wrote “It wouldn’t do” to snub Kaiser Wilhelm, showing forbearance amid Boer War tensions. The letters praise calm firmness over impulsiveness, note weariness yet continued duty, and show she remained engaged near her death.
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Queen Victoria
London
England
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Krueger
Transvaal
South Africa
William
New Cement Aimed at Alkali Roads By Dr Thorvaldson
Dr T Thorvaldson of the University of Saskatchewan spoke at the Canadian Chemical Association convention in Hamilton Ontario. He described a new cement able to resist alkali in western soils and said it could save millions yearly for builders roadmakers and waterworks systems.
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T. Thorvaldson
University of Saskatchewan
Canadian Chemical Association
Hamilton
Ontario
Thorvaldson
Where It Belonged Big globe dust remark at school dispute
The visiting director of education criticized the school for poor cleaning while tracing a dusty globe and noting the world’s dust. The school-keeper retorted that the touched area is the Sahara Desert, highlighting a humorous misalignment in the exchange.
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Sahara Desert
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Helllex
St. Charles
St Charles
Empire Shopping Week
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Baby’s Own
Allan P. MacDonald
Northfield
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