World Happenings Briefly Told
Sir Austen Chamberlain dies in London at 73 while serving as foreign secretary. Crown Prince Michael of Romania to attend the London coronation on May 12 announced in Bucharest. Lord Tweedsmuir to award best poem in Canadian Poetry Magazine. South African budget shows surplus of 5 million pounds. Roosevelt restricts US imports of Canadian red cedar shingles to 1 048 262 squares in early 1937. A 1918 inverted center 24 cent US airmail stamp sells for 3200. Canada’s housing act loans reach 5 692 842 by Feb 28. US to issue passports to medical relief missions to Spain. Royal family pays King George VI civil list. Duke of Windsor not paid.
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Austen Chamberlain
K.G
London
Austen
Locarno
Michael
Romania
Bucharest
Lord Tweedsmuir
N. C. Havenga
House of Assembly
Roosevelt
United States
Air Mail
Dunning
United States State Department
Bona Fide
Spain
Duke of Windsor
George VI
Edward VII
Officer to Colored Driver Conversation with Horse
Dialogue shows an officer advising a colored driver not to whip his horse and to speak to it. The driver replies describing his origin from New Orleans and asks where the horse comes from. The exchange reflects dialect and interaction between law enforcement and a Black driver and his horse.
Labor Leaders Evolve Tactics From Violent Methods
A historical reflection notes that early labor agitators used crude violence, while modern leaders now signal strikes with a calm summons to seated participation, highlighting a shift in approach and rhetoric.
Latin Professor's Age Said To Be Aged
In a chatty exchange two speakers reminisce about a Latin professor known for teaching Caesar. They agree he is quite old and speculate on his age and past teaching duties.
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Caesar
Wincarnis Promises Nerve Relief and Restful Sleep
Advertisement touts Wincarnis as a wine like tonic that calms nerves and aids sleep. Claims include enlivened energy, improved blood, and lasting strength with beef and malt extract. Endorsed by over 20 000 medical men and sold by Harold F. Seer & Co. Ltd.
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Wincarnis
Harold F. Se & Co. Ltd
Toroa
Treasure Trove in Athens Reveals Ancient Relics
Two boys on Mount Olympus uncover an underground cave with marble statues, gold helmets, two heavy iron doors, and several ancient relics. An expedition is organized to explore beyond the doors and seek hidden wonders as reported by the Halifax Chronicle.
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Athens
Mount Olympus
I Row
Halifax Chronicle
Cute Anne Adams pantie frock for little girls pattern 4340
Anne Adams presents pattern 4340 for a pantie frock sized 2 4 6 8 and 10. The simple design features fluttering caplets a wide yoke and a large button. Fabrics like cotton gingham percale or dimity are ideal and size 6 requires 24 36 inches of fabric. Send 20c to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg for orders with size name address and style number. Flax from Sandringham England used in artists canvases yields long fibres rivaling Continental flax.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Pimple and Eczema Relief Claim for Kruschen Salts
A Mrs J A describes two years of hard pimples and eczema on her face neck and arms then credits Kruschen Salts with clearing her skin in six weeks and claims ongoing use prevents new blemishes. The ad asserts pimples and eczema come from impurities in the blood and that Kruschen supports normal organ function to expel toxins.
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Kruschen
J.A
Gardening The seed catalogue as a reliable guide for gardeners
The seed catalogues from large firms provide more than lists of flowers and vegetables. They detail planting times frost resistance plant height bloom season scent and suitability for cut flowers aiding planning of a practical garden.
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Canada
Eight rainbows observed together at a single event
Sightings report eight complete rainbows appearing simultaneously at a single time, capturing attention of onlookers and meteorology enthusiasts. Experts note optics and atmospheric conditions can produce multiple arcs while a primary rainbow forms, creating a rare colorful display.
Royal Research Ship to Study Magnetic Compass Errors
The Admiralty quietly builds the Research, an all wooden, non magnetic ship in the Dart estuary. It will perform magnetic observations to forecast compass corrections for naval use and will be designated RRS rather than HMS.
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Admiralty
Dart
Carnegie Institution
Washington
HMS
RRS
Royal Research
Manchester Guardian
Road Fund Receives 268 Million From British Motorists Since 1931
British motorists have paid into the Road Fund no less than 268 125 000 dollars in license fees fines and related charges since 1931.
Thomas Believes after Easter Visit to Disciples
Sunday school devotional recounts Jesus appearing to the disciples on Easter, granting peace and sending them to serve. Thomas doubts until Jesus invites him to examine wounds, then proclaims the risen Christ as My Lord and my God, affirming faith.
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Christ
Thomas
Joby
J. W. Dawson
Jesus
John
God
J. D. Jones
Lord
British Columbia Waterfront Groups Oppose Foreign Unions
In a letter to Prime Minister Mackenzie King and the Dominion department of labor seven longshore groups on the British Columbia lower coast ports declare they are satisfied with current employer employee relations and oppose outside unions interfering with the industry ensuring present stable conditions.
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B.C
British Columbia
Mackenzie King
Dominion Department of Labor
Quick relief claim for Aspirin headaches
An advertisement explains Aspirin tablets provide rapid relief for headaches neuralgia and neuritis as they dissolve instantly on moisture. It notes the product is made in Canada, branded by the Pawer Company Limited Windsor Ontario, with Bayer cross marking on tablets and promises noticeable relief.
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Canada
Pawer Company, Limited
Windsor
Ontario
Bayer
Pittsburg Store Prepares for Flood With Fortified Bulkheads
The Joseph Horne Co. readies for a potential flood after 1936 losses, installing aluminum bulkheads behind windows and bolting doors to seal the downtown Pittsburgh department store. Spectators recall the 1937 rise, when water crested 12 feet above street level as defenses held.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Joseph Horne Co
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Eng
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France
Belgium
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Royal Research Ship
Peter
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Hing
Milto
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Arig
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Aruggwit
Deparmental
Calgary
Regina
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