World Happenings Briefly Told
Sir Cyril Deverell is promoted to field marshal succeeding Viscount Allenby. Canada’s 1935 exports to the United States total 99,449,590 with 2,565,226 of foreign origin. A microbe found in London sewage measures a few millionths of a millimetre. Aviator Marsye Hiltz claims a women’s altitude record of 45,275 feet. Starting July 1 UK bus drivers may not speak to passengers when in motion. Ten Canadian government ships sold for 419,926 dollars. Derby councillor D R Butler urges more British farmers to Canada. Asia magazine barred in China for unfavorable content. Canada’s 1929–1935 income taxes total 4,883,288,993. A new $85,000 Dominion parasite laboratory opens at Belleville.
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Canada
United States
London
Butterfly Wing Portraiture Stuns London Society
London society embraces art made from butterfly wings. Suaj has bought old wing collections and completed a Queen Mary portrait using 600 wings from 1865 or earlier. A striking Princess Elizabeth portrait from 19th century wings was bought by the Duchess of York. Ships, angel fish, period costumes and coats of arms suit this medium. some costumes require 1000 wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Society
Suaj
Mary
Elizabeth
Duchess of York
Centipede Swallows Its Young Near Yass Australia
A. E Davis and his sons Jack and Austin reported finding a centipede near Yass that had a young cen tipede halfway down its throat. The creature had swallowed five young and the mother measured five and a half inches while the young were about one inch long.
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A. E Davis
Jack
Austin
Yass
Australia
Death of a Dog Haunts a Teacher and Solar Eclipse Findings
An Eastern city teacher took a day and a half away from class grieving a pet dog, while some argue such loss can affect teaching. Separately, Soviet eclipse observers report indications that ultra violet solar radiation may influence the ionosphere, with experts noting a clear change in radio signal audibility before totality. A new Cepheus star was spotted at Ak Bulak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Gerasimovich
K. Kessenik
Tomsk
Cepheus
Ak Bulak
Pioneer recalls life from Saltcoats to Canada
Alf Fisher, 78, notes his voyage from England to Quebec aboard a four masted schooner on June 18 sixty years before Confederation. He joined Northwest Rebellion service, fought in South Africa, and later served with the Mounted Police. His first birthday in Canada featured logs on the old Saltcoats wharf.
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Britain
Tweed
England
Alf. Fisher
Saltcoats
Sask
Fisher
Quebec
Mr. Fisher
Canada
South Africa
Mounted Police
Bendick Founder of Alberta Bird Sanctuary Dies at 79
George Bendick of Leduc, founder of the Bendick bird sanctuary near Edmonton, died at his home aged 79. Forty four years ago he and his wife filed on the homestead now known as the Grath Side game farm where rare birds from many countries are kept. The farm has drawn visitors from across the continent and is a provincial show place.
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Canada
Bendick
Edmonton
George Bendick
Leduc
Mr. Bendick
Grath
Italian honors elevate Marconi and Aloisi to rear admiral ranks
Premier Mussolini promoted wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi to rear admiral and named Baron Pompeo Aloisi as Italian League of Nations delegate to rear admiral. Marshal Emilio de Bono earned the Chevalier Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy for actions in Ethiopia.
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Guglielmo Marconi
Mussolini
Il Duce
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
League For Nations
Emilio de Bono
Ethiopia
Order of
Savoy
Horses Shipped from Calgary to Perth Scotland
Fifty two horses including Clydesdales and Percherons were sent from Southern Alberta breeders in Calgary to Perth Scotland. The shipment included prize winners and priced from 165 to 250 dollars per head with freight and charges around 100 dollars more per animal.
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Alberta
Calgary
Perth
Scotland
Snake Worship In India
The article notes widespread snake worship in India with family serpents dwelling at home and in groves. Shrines feature hooded cobras carved in granite. installation involves sacrifices and ceremonies to protect families from misfortune and disease.
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India
Imperial Conference to Convene in London After Coronation
Prime Minister Baldwin told the House that an Imperial conference will meet in London next May after the King's coronation set for May 12. Leaders from Canada and other dominions will attend. The last London imperial gathering was 1930. An Ottawa conference occurred in 1932. Used motor oil now can be partially paid for new goods in Germany.
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London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Canada
Dominions
Ottawa
Germany
The Continuing Spirit of Christ in Acts 1 6-9
A devotional overview explains Jesus promising power through the Holy Spirit to the apostles, who would witness from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. Pentecost scene is described with wind and fire symbols, noting the disciples were filled but not perfect, and that full living comes from being led by the Spirit.
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Jerusalem
Judaia
Samaria
Christ
Mount of Olives
Israel
Rome
Jesus
Judea
Ireneus
John the Baptist
Henry Drummond
Parliament grants 40 divorces this session in Quebec
Senator Len drum McMeans said this session’s 40 divorces total up 10 from the prior session with all applications from Quebec. Divorces were granted to 11 husbands and 29 wives. The cotton boll weevil is preyed upon by 66 bird enemies.
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Lendrum McMeans
Winnipeg
Senate
Quebec
Crocheted Cape Pattern for Summer Wear
A crochet capelet with a scarf collar is offered in pattern 5360. It suits casual visits or formal occasions and uses white, pastel, or black string with a crochet hook. Send 20 cents to the Household Arts Dept of Winnipeg Newspaper Union for complete instructions, materials, and illustrations.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Stem rust hits North Dakota wheat hardest in nation
North Dakota shows the most severe stem rust impact on its wheat fields compared with any other state, signaling crop health concerns for farmers and researchers statewide.
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North Dakota
Miniature Marvels Span Steam to Forgery Across Worlds
A survey of tiny marvels features a pen nib sized steam engine by a Hungarian maker, a four inch gold and silver miniature train by J Martin of Walthamstow, and a nail head tiny portrait by A H Khasgiwale. It notes a finger nail sized electric motor by Eman ual Rehm and a remarkable pin head Lords Prayer carved by Jules Charboneau after 35 years collecting.
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J. Martin
Walthamstow
London
A. H. Khasgiwale
Poona
England
Jules Charboneau
To Serve The Prairies Building Starts In Red Deer
Red Deer Alberta begins the first milk condensery in the prairie provinces with Central Alberta Dairy Pool Alix initiating work. Hon W N Chant Minister of Agriculture turned the first sod and the plant is expected to operate late in July. It will produce evaporated milk for the household trade marking a new prairie facility.
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Red Deer
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Central Alberta
Alix
W. N. Chant
Prairies
Mechanical Watcher Eyes Aid Future War Defense
A Chicago soldier chemist, A. A. Arnham, claims a mechanical watcher with eyes that see up to fifty miles will detect enemy aircraft through fog and smoke and direct fire in the next war. The device is presented as a breakthrough in aerial reconnaissance and defense.
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Chicago
A. A. Arnham
Belgian Royal Decree Bans Billboards at Beauty Spots
A royal decree in Belgium bans billboards from beauty spots near tourist centers and village entrances and in specified districts. The measure forbids ads in these areas and restricts placements to 500 yards away from roads canals and railway lines.
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Belgium
People Like a Fire Siren Stir Over Small Trouble
A reflective line notes some folks blow small annoyances into loud fusses, paralleling a fire siren's urgent call. It uses a vivid simile to critique overreaction and public drama around minor issues.
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Buckingham
Cyril Deverell
Viscount Allenby
Marsye Hiltz
United Kingdom
D. R. Butler
Derby
Toronto
Asia
China
Foreign Office
G. G. McGeer
Lib
Vancouver-Burrard
Dominion
Belleville
Earth
Pioneer Navigation
Dr. Marconi
Wireless
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