World happenings briefly told
The report notes the Italian cruiser Emanuele Filiberto launched, Canadian brides disembarking in Halifax, and the death of Mrs. John Cherry in Ontario. It cites unemployment declines of 719,588 by insurers and 574,000 by the employment bureau, and recalls the RCMP history from NWMP. Also mentions anti Semitic labels in London shops, German aeroplane motor orders, a $5400 conscience money draft to R C Matthews, and St Helena centennial celebrations with cannon salutes.
Precious heavy water at Michigan guarded for cancer research
University of Michigan laboratories protect a $10,000 sample of heavy water deuterium oxide, the most precious glass of water. Professors Halford Anderson Bates outlined plans to boost supply to two quarts in two years, reporting at the American Chemical Society meeting. Halford hopes it may help treat aging and cancer someday.
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University of Michigan
J. C. Halford
Leigh C. Anderson
John R. Bates
American Chemical Society
St. Petersburg
Halford
Needle threading contest hype in Vancouver sparks satire
The Vancouver Sun columns mock a fad as women readers report a needle threading contest where rivals try to thread the most lines through a needle eye. They list prior stunts and call for inventing still odder, more ridiculous challenges to keep the public amused.
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Vancouver
Vancouver Sun
Springtime dress pattern adapts for all day wear
This pattern presents a long day wear dress with modish cuffed sleeves, draped neck, and front paneled skirt for a tall graceful look. For hot weather a short sleeve version is shown. Multiple fabrics suggested. sizes 16 to 40 inch bust. pattern No. 696. yardage 31 39 inch material. price 20 cents.
Little Journeys In Science Oxygen and Its Uses
Gordon H. Guest explains that oxygen makes up about one fifth of air and is the active part known as oxygen. It is the most abundant element, essential for life, and used in cutting and welding with oxy acetylene, in submarine air restoration, and in medical applications for pneumonia and suffocation.
Wise words on wealth and child upbring from Dr Norman Hutton
Pastor Dr Norman O Hutton of Wellesley Massachusetts argues that wealth cannot guarantee children’s security. He urges parents to raise children with simple lives and appreciation for finer things, claiming such a mindset yields better outcomes.
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Norman O. Hutton
Wellesley
Mass
Triumphal Entry Heralds Jesus as King and Suffering Servant
The lesson centers on preparations for Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey as crowds greet him with hosannas. Disciples fetch the colt, robes and branches are laid in the path, and the scene fulfills Zechariah’s prophecy. The moment contrasts outward praise with true heart loyalty.
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Bethphage
Jerusalem
Jesus
Matthew
Zechariah
Marcus Dods
Christ
Thedea
Russia
W. A. Grist
John
Lazarus
David
Recipes For This Week 1 Caramelized Condensed Milk Balls
Caramelize three cups confectioners sugar with one can of sweetened condensed milk by boiling the unopened can for three hours, covered with water. Open, blend with more sugar and vanilla, then roll into teaspoonful patties, coat with toasted coconut or chopped nuts, and chill.
Potato Dish: Mashed Ring With Peas and Carrots
To two cups of mashed potato add one-quarter cup heavy cream one teaspoon onion juice one beaten egg yolk one teaspoon sugar salt and pepper to taste Beat until light Form a ring of this on a shallow buttered baking dish Fill centre with cooked peas and carrots seasoned with sugar salt and pepper Dot potatoes with butter Bake just long enough to heat thoroughly and lightly brown potato
Prodigal Son Husk Identified as Med Legume With St John’s Bread
Botanist Llewelyn Wit identifies the husks eaten by the prodigal son as a sweet edible pulp from a Mediterranean legume also known as St John’s bread. The find links biblical imagery to a real plant used in ancient diets.
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Llewelyn
Liams
Banns Replace License Incurred Alberta Revenue Loss
Ontario city reports lost fees from marriage banns announced in churches instead of licenses. Alberta faced similar shortfall totaling 9000 dollars in 1933 as denominations shifted to banns. Donald Mackie notes nationwide uptake while Hamilton records 1000 dollar revenue drop due to the practice.
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Alberta
Hamilton
Province
Donald Mackie
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Omia PenThee
Wewi
Briffly
Emanuele Filiberto
Duchess of York
Halifax
John Cherry
Arthur W. Cutten
Chicago Wheat King
Galt
Ont
Frank L. Cutten
Medicine Hat
Alta
Northwest Mounted Police Force
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
London
Germany
England
Daily Mail
R. C. Matthews
National Revenue
Montreal
Rochester
St. Helena
Lonely Little Isle
South Atlantic
Napoleon
Carter
Newspaper Union
Ruth Rogers
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Magnesia
Phillips’ Milk
Gordon H. Guest
M.A
Betty Barclay
Ogdens
C.B.C
Canada
Ogden
P.S
Vogue
Denicotea
Rebt. Simpson Co. Limited
the T. Enten Co
Liggetts Drug Stores
Meetey's Cigar Store
G. Whebby
Chantler & Chantler, Ltd
Wellington St. W
Toronto
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