World Happenings Briefly Told
Sweden marks the 20th birthday of King Gustav by creating a national fund to fight infantile paralysis. A slow spread of undulant fever is noted as a major U S disease threat by two researchers. Britain reports forest revenues of 3 446 271 last year, uppermost since 1929 per lands minister A Wells Gray. Malcolm MacDonald says Britain may send more troops to Palestine to keep order. A Toronto bandit robs Palais Royale cashier Miss Mabel Berry of 350. E H Temme retires after 20 years in swimming and water polo, having swum English Channel routes. Don McLeod of Winnipeg claims a long distance model aircraft record with a 35 mile Winnipeg to Starbuck flight. Canada’s 38th TB meeting notes Christmas seal sales rose 13 percent to 155000. Manitoba official W C McKinnell urges disfranchisement of relief recipients after two years of aid.
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United States
British Columbia
A. Wells Gray
Malcolm MacDonald
House of Commons
Palestine
Mabel Berry
Palais Royale
Toronto
France
England
E. H. Temme
Don McLeod
Winnipeg
Starbuck
Man
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
London
Ont
Canada
W. C. McKinnell
Manitoba
Western District Union of
Hawker Hurricane Fastest In Service Now
Britain’s Hawker Hurricane enters service as the fastest fighting machine in the air force. It reportedly reaches 300 to 335 mph in practice with a 700 mile range, six Browning guns, and climbs to 30 000 feet, as observers note its new record performance seen during Empire Air Day.
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Britain
Edinburgh
Air Ministry
Toronto Telegram
Man eats editorial cake after friendly Roosevelt praise
Robert Jones, admirer of Roosevelt, vows to eat the first Dallas newspaper editorial praising him. He converts the editorial into glucose and dextrin and bakes it into a cake, then eats it with guests including Lynn Landrum. Swiss aircraft watches must perform across wide temperature swings.
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Robert Jones
Roosevelt
Dallas
Dallas Journal
Jones
Lynn Landrum
Radios Cover Most Bournemouth Homes
More than 21 000 of a total 22 459 homes in Bournemouth England have radios. The report highlights widespread radio access across the town with a high uptake among residents.
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Bournemouth
Eng
Cape Frocks Slimline With Capes and Sleek Panels
Fashion note from Anne Adams promotes a new dress design Pattern 4830 featuring a central bodice with a pointed waistline and optional cape in self fabric or delicate lace. Available in sizes 34 through 48, size 36 uses 414 yards of 39 inch fabric. pattern includes illustrated sewing directions and costs 20 cents. Order to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Get Rid Of Flies For A Fly Free Community
The article urges thorough cleanup to remove outdoor breeding sites and to screen windows and cover exposed milk and foods. It recommends Wilson's Fly Pads as a quick home remedy to kill flies during peak season and emphasizes thoughtfulness for public health.
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Wilson
Personal Items Bought With Treaty Money at The Pas
Report notes that after Indians received treaty funds at The Pas Manitoba, women bought bright handker chiefs bobby pins rings eye-glasses and nail polish while men spent on silk socks neckties and rubber over moccasins.
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Pas
Man
Silicosis Risk In Coal Mines Prompts Study And Precautions
South Wales authorities warn about high silicosis rates among underground anthracite workers, with 4.2 percent affected in South Wales and 13 percent in underground mines overall. Dr. David Jones cites thousands of certificates and suggests reducing explosive use and employing respirators. Canadian research hints aluminum dust spraying may neutralize silica dust in mines.
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South Wales
Canada
United Kingdom
David Jones
University College
Cardiff
South
McIntyre
Porcupine
Ont
Banting Institute
Toronto
England trailer surge expected this summer
Fully 15,000 trailers, accommodating over 50,000 people, are expected to hit the holiday trail in England this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
He Is Risen Great Commission in Early Easter Narrative
A devotional overview of Mark 16 1 8 14 16 19 and Psalm 16 1 2 7 11 centered on the Easter tomb encounter and the risen Christ. The lesson emphasizes the women at the tomb, the angelic proclamation, Peter and John, and the call to preach the gospel to all nations as the Great Commission.
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Mary Magdalene
Mary
James
Salome
Jesus
Peter
John
Galilee
Matthew
Luke
Christ
Rise of Cellophane as a Leading Transparent Film
The chemist’s cellulose based product Cellophane rose rapidly to prominence as a premier transparent film. Produced from purified cellulose, it offered clarity, strength, and versatility that spurred widespread commercial adoption across packaging and containment industries.
True Stories of Chemistry in Everyday Life
The text explains Brandenberger's process for viscose translucent film used for hat linings and widespread today. It traces the production of transparent cellulose film from cellulose solutions to a moistureproof wrapper that preserves freshness in cigars meats bakery items and perishable foods. It also notes other uses in fabrics curtains moonbeams in a film, theatre costumes sound effects, medical dressings and farm plant covers.
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Brandenberger
France
Canada
Cancer article collection offer from Health League of Canada
Readers are directed to write to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ontario to obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough's cancer articles.
Orange Tapioca Cream Dessert From Tested Recipes
A historic note compares ancient oranges to modern Spain sourced fruit and presents two quick tapioca based desserts. The orange tapioca cream blends quick-cooking tapioca milk eggs sugar salt and orange flavor with orange segments in serving dishes for eight.
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Spain
United States
Palestine
Orient
Orange Cream Tapioca Dessert Recipe
Water and orange juice based tapioca dessert recipe instructs boiling water in a double boiler, gradually adding dry ingredients, cooking five minutes, then cooling to thicken. Add orange juice rind and whipped cream, chill, and serve six with fine orange rind garnish.
Clyde Pangborn Demonstrates Lifting Trick in English Plant
Clyde Pangborn, the aviator, has been working in England for Sir Cunliffe Owen at the British subsidiary of Canadian Car & Foundry. He observed four laborers trying to lift a car onto a truck, then demonstrated a heavy lift that broke his Achilles tendon. He is hospitalized and will use a cane.
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Clyde Pangborn
England
Sir Cunliffe Owen
Canad-an Car & Foundry
Pangborn
America
Ancient Egyptian Funeral Wreaths Reveal Flower Variety
Botanists identify at least twenty flower species used in ancient Egyptian funeral wreaths, reflecting rich horticultural practice at the time. The read reveals diverse plant life linked to burial customs and ceremonial offerings.
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Sweden
Gustav
Enadian Its
DR. J. W. S. Mscullough
Katharine Baker
Chantilly
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