World Happenings Briefly Told
A compact roundup notes Amelia Earhart receiving the Order of Leopold for her Atlantic flight. The Empress of Britain breaks the Atlantic crossing record on a Belle Isle run. Col Herbert Swinford dies in Winnipeg at 83 after Red River and Northwest Rebellions. Prof J W Gregory drowns in the Andes expedition. UK 1931 fish output totals 11.1 million pounds and fruit imports rise, oranges leading. England reports 7 000 road deaths and 20 000 injuries in the past year. London district tallies 1 326 deaths and 5 000 injuries. British Columbia lumbermen consider a China trade delegation urged by Nelson Lougheed.
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Amelia Earhart
Leopold
Albert of
Atlantic
Strait of Belle Isle
Col
Herbert Swinford
Red River
Winnipeg
J. W. Gregory
Andes
British Columbia
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United Kingdom
Empire Marketing Board
Canada
England
London
China
Nelson Lougheed
British Columbia Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Not Much Difference in Vegetarian Diet Study
A two year Kansas City experiment by a professor compared 70 vegetarians with meat eaters finding vegetarians generate heat and energy about 10 percent slower. They show no greater activity or intelligence and are not less prone to illness. apart from heat, little difference in diet plans.
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Kansas City
Personal Canadian companion seeks duties in Canada
A personable Scottish lady now in Canada offers to take charge of one or more young women. Experienced in travel abroad and with Canadian girls. Available as a companion to a lady in any part of Canada or as travel companion. Has excellent testimonials in Canada and Britain. Further information available to interested party AP Box 50 Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave East Winnipeg Man.
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Canada
Britain
Ap- Box
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Special Fellowship Awards Announced
The University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies announces special fellowships open to graduates of other Canadian universities. Winners include J. R. Daniels Beall and Miss M. J. Fisher from UBC, H. M. Chisholm from Dalhousie, and E. O. Bratten from the University of Saskatchewan.
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B.C
Saskatchewan
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
J. R. Daniels Beall
M. J. Fisher
University of British Columbia
H. M. Chisholm
Dalhousie University
Halifax
N.S
E. O. Bratten
University of Saskatchewan
New Discovery Lets Platinum Evaporate Like Water
California Institute of Technology announces a method to vaporize platinum as a simple liquid. The precious mist forms ultra thin, smooth films on diverse materials turning them into pliant fibers and coatings that appear nearly pure platinum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Institute of Technology
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg
The Winnipeg newspaper page provides instructions for ordering sewing patterns from the Patterns Service. Readers are guided to use the address at 175 McDermot Avenue and to follow the printed order form or service details for completing purchases.
One-Over-One Bridge System Explored by Hatch in Toronto
The article outlines Geo Reith’s One-Over-One variation of contract bridge, detailing opening bids, forcing responses, slam signals, and strategic aims. It notes the Four Horsemen champions use the system, its advantages in concealing holdings, and the higher experience required for mastery. The piece previews upcoming coverage on valuations.
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Geo. Reith
Knickerbocker Whist Club
New York
Four Horsemen of Bridge
Hal Sims
David Burnstine
Willard Karn
Oswald Jacoby
Mysterious Sydney Thefts Echo Global Racketeering
A Sydney Nova Scotia despatch reports bandits stealing a 30 foot brick wall six feet high and a dozen other items including 30 locomotives with frames missing a church portion and related racketeering schemes. The piece notes upscale thieves back a moving van to grab possessions in one trip mirroring US rackets.
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Sydney
N.S.W
United States
Neuritis cured by Kruschen Salts claim
The Rev H E T describes acute neuritis in shoulder and arm caused by exposure, lasting about a month, eased by warm applications and Kruschen Salts in hot water. The advertisement links neuritis to impure blood and promotes Kruschen as a safe remedy to restore internal organs and normal health.
Abraham and faith as life’s purpose in Sunday lesson
The article praises Abraham as a model of faith and altruism, highlighting his belief in one God and his role as “The Friend of God.” It notes his life as a venture with purpose, his trust in the Almighty, and the idea that right actions benefit all nations.
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Abraham
God
Jehovah
Abram
Basil King
British Adventurers Claim Sunken Spanish Galleon Sighting
A band of British treasure seekers reports contact with a sunken Spanish galleon in Chaguaramas Bay Trinidad. Led by Frank Cooper, they used a divining spring aboard the Vigilant to locate treasure rumored to fill a vessel with gold and gems.
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Chaguaramas Bay
Trinidad
Frank Cooper
Atlantic
Cooper
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le Brand
the Border Co. Limited
Toronto
Pisa
Baby Wellere
Mdbdones
EAGLE
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Las
F. L. C. Bond
C.N.R
Montreal
Donat Cyr
Cyr
F. D. Jacob
Dominion Graphologist
Imperial Tobacco
W. E B. Tingle
The
Tobacco Company
A. Desrosiers
Imperial Company
J. E. Gibault
C.R
Canadian National Railways
By Hamlin B
Hatch
Cavendish Club
New South Wales Bandits
Kruschen
TRL
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