World Happenings Briefly Told From The Era
Italy blocks southern Sardinia and Cyrenaica in Africa to foreign fliers. Britain’s Singapore base to be ready in 1939. Dame Laura Knight elected Royal Academician, first woman RA since Kauffman. Germany ready to discuss limited battleship fleets with Britain. Lord Tweedsmuir to open Louisburg museum in July. Revenue minister notes free import of ball and roller bearings for traction engines. William Duff sworn in as first Senate appointee under King Edward VIII. Dominion Housing Act loans totaled 113 last year, ranging from 3 000 to 10 000 dollars. A California company uses a barge to tow a mowing machine for harvestingfrom the sea. Think first to seem intelligent.
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Italy
Sardinia
Cyrenaica
Africa
Great Britain
Great Singapore
Kenneth Lindsay
Admiralty
House of Commons
Laura Knight
Angelica Kauffman
Germany
Lord Tweedsmuir
Historic
Louisburg
Cape Breton
Dunkirk
America
Isley
Senate
Edward VIII
William Duff
Dun
Wing
Va tro-nol Prevents Colds Says Vicks Plan Guide
The exclusive formula Vatronol from Vicks claims to prevent many colds by stimulating nasal defenses at the start of irritation. A few drops in the nostrils may reduce swelling and clear mucus, providing relief for a stuffy nose and shorter colds. Mothers are urged to use the Vatronol plan details found in each package.
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Vicki Vatrono
Vicks
King Edward Invests Nobles and Sailors in Historic Buckingham Ceremony
The first investiture of King Edward's reign at Buckingham Palace honors and decorations from King George VI's New Year list. Royal Victorian Order distinctions are given to sailors and soldiers from George's funeral. The ceremony unfolds in the Throne Room with guards, musicians, and a parade of Navy and Army personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Buckingham Palace
George Mies
George
George Crichton
Royal Household
Guard of Honor of
Coldstream Guards
Navy
Royal Horse Artillery
Sandringham
King’s Company of
Grenadier Guards
Royal Horse Guards
Life Guards
London
Windsor
Great Lakes Treasure Salvage From Sunken Ships
The Great Lakes hold vast salvage value with coal whisky and metals among sunken cargoes. Estimates exceed 20 million dollars with ships like the Lexington Anthony Wayne and Westmoreland famed for whisky and cargo losses. Notable salvages include the Atlantic Erie and Captain Harris Baker earning tens of thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
North America
Great Inland Seaway
Five Lakes
Buffalo
Lakes
Duluth
Lexington
Cleveland
Port Huron
Anthony Wayne
Lake Erie
Westmoreland
Breckamton Island
Dean Richard
Foy
Atlantic
Erie
Harris W. Baker
Detroit
William H. Stevens
Playwright Demands Production of Filbert's Work
In a curt exchange the playwright asks if his play will be produced and the producer directs him to retrieve Mr. Filbert's script from the wastebasket for possible staging. The line hints at a chaotic theater process and potential conflict over authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Mr. Filbert
Luke 11 Prayer Instruction Disciples Ask Jesus
Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus teaching the Lord s Prayer in Luke 11 and Matthew. It notes the disciples request to learn to pray and contrasts sincere vs insincere prayer. The piece cites biblical commentators and includes a historical note about a British 1760 clock now owned in New South Wales.
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Jesus
Luke
John the Baptist
John
Moffatts
A. E. Garvie
God
Father
Marrickville
New South Wales
Eardley Norton
E. Powning
Costly British Move in the Ethiopian Italian War
The British war effort against Italy in Africa costs over 150000 dollars daily as Britain shifts ships to the Mediterranean and strengthens Malta and Gibraltar. The Hood will head to Gibraltar, bringing total Mediterranean ships to 158, up from 157 a month earlier, illustrating high war expenses.
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Great Britain
Britain
Asure
Mediterranean
Malta
Gibraltar
Hood
Baltimore Sun
Land changes ripple to fish when waters suffer
The article notes that land alterations like deforestation and swamp drainage influence water cycles. It explains that removing forests and draining swamps can trigger stronger spring floods and summer droughts in streams, which in turn disrupts fishing conditions.
Trout Can Survive In Captivity Over Two Decades
A historical note reports that trout have lived in captivity for more than 20 years, indicating surprising longevity for fish raised in controlled aquariums or pens.
Early Reservations For Coronation Procession
People across the empire write to secure seats and stands for a future coronation parade. Applications pile up as route details are unsettled. The note ends with a moral line about the ten commandments.
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Edward
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