World Happenings Briefly Told
The will of the late Mrs. Timothy Eaton was admitted to probate and showed a total of $661,433 all bequeathed to family members. A 1934 tax assessment will be made for Flin Flon area by E R R Mills. Canada, US, Argentina and Japan propose measures to curb misuse of civil aircraft. Canada will spend 75000 for fish conservation. Manitoba mine output 1932 valued at 8719072. 1931 at 7119380. gold 102969 oz valued 2538294. Provincial expenditures 1933-34 to be 27742701 less than last year per Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Carnegie endowment prize of 8450 awarded to Arthur Henderson. Northern Alberta Railways to spend 441740 on stations bridges and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Eaton
Flin Flon
E. R. R. Mills
St. Boniface
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Argentina
Japan
House of Commons
Manitoba
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Engagement Ends Over Misunderstanding About Money
The report notes an engagement was broken off due to a misunderstanding about money. It cites that she believed he had money and he believed she had money, leading to the dissolution of the match. Mexico contemplates federalizing the electric industry amid broader reforms.
Charming navy and white dress pattern for girls
This pattern presents a stylish girls dress suitable for ordinary wear or parties. It features a back opening, a navy and white rayon crepe fabric with a white organdie collar and coral red sash, offered in sizes 8 to 14 years with optional sleeve styles. Pattern No. 671 priced at 20 cents.
Baby's Own Soap Promotes Gentle Baby Skin Care
The tender skin of babies needs care and attention and Baby's Own Soap is described as specially suited for infants. Its soft soothing oils and clinging rose fragrance evoke France and a sense of gentle nourishment for both mother and child.
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Baby
France
Mystery of the Numeral Soldiers in Italy
Italian officials face a puzzle as 15 Russian soldiers held since the end of World War I still refuse to reveal their identities. Numbered only, they lived in army camps, later were sent to a home for the mentally defective after a hunger strike. Alienists say their silence may indicate insanity, not proven.
Prune Molasses Cookies From Betty Barclay
Prunes are boiled then chopped and added to a dough of shortening sugars molasses and milk. Mix with flour baking powder soda salt and spices then fold in nut kernels. Drop spoonfuls on a greased pan and bake about 12 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Patterns Order Form From Winnipeg Union
Winnipeg Pattern No. Name listed with an address at 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg Pattern booklets or samples referenced for ordering patterns by pattern number and name.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Flat Dominion Model Highlights World Grain Show
A 95 by 48 foot panoramic flat model of Canada will anchor the Dominion exhibit at Regina for the World Grain Show. The miniature panorama shows Canada’s natural resources and industries with over 30 000 pieces. The southeast corner hosts 21 other sections on services and educational branches of the federal Department of Agriculture.
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Canada
Dominion
Regina
Federal Department of Agriculture
Skinny purse pudding recipe card
A simple dessert instruction for a creamy pudding made with six cups milk and rice. It combines sugar salt nutmeg and raisins, then bakes in a buttered pan for two hours, stirring as needed until creamy and best served cold.
London Morning Post backs sending Shaw over war debt
The London Morning Post suggests Britain hand over George Bernard Shaw to the United States to liquidate the war debt. It notes Shaw's New York speech disappointed the New York Times and hints at threatening to send Shaw if debts are not canceled.
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London Morning Post
Britain
George Bernard Shaw
United States
Shaw
New York
New York Times
Atmosphere at Philadelphia Buy American dinner backfires
The Philadelphia Buy American dinner featured a George Washington motif and colonial hats and hatchets to create atmosphere. An inverted hat revealed the label Made in Japan, and investigators found the hatchets shared the same mark, dampening patriotic fervor at the event.
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Philadelphia
George Washington
Japan
Sunday School Lesson on Jesus Journey to Jerusalem
Devotional text recounts Jesus guiding disciples away from the crowd to warn of His crucifixion in Jerusalem. It notes His foreknowledge, the disciples’ fear, and contrasts their earthly ambitions with Christ's sacrificial purpose. Henry Sloane Coffin reflects on Jesus as a powerful, human figure causing awe.
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Jerusalem
Christ
Mark
Jesus
Henry Sloane Coffin
Back Seat Driver: Courage and Fear in Car Racing
The St Thomas Times Journal notes Brian Lewis, Britain's daring racer, withdrew from a 1000 mile Italian race when he would be a passenger to an Italian navigator. The piece explains back seat drivers fear this lack of control and warns against overstepping.
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Brian Lewis
Britain
Italy
St. Thomas Times-Journal
University Grants Associate in Arts Certificate
The University of Saskatchewan will award an associate in arts certificate beginning this convocation to juniors completing a second year arts course under university supervision. Requirements include a first year at the U or senior matriculation plus a second year arts program with three subjects, including English and an additional course in music home economics secretarial work or accounting.
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University of Saskatchewan
L. L. Dines
Maple Syrup and Sugar Production in Canada 1932
Canada produced nearly 25 million pounds of sugar equivalent from maple syrup and maple sugar in 1932. This reflects the country’s dominant role in North American maple products and highlights the scale of output for the year.
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Canada
British discovery tells tellurium lead for stronger pipes
Engineers W Singleton and Brinley Jones discovered tellurium lead a alloy that expands under thaw pressure to prevent burst water pipes and resists underwater cable corrosion. The material uses a waste copper refining by product and costs about two dollars extra per typical house.
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W. Singleton
Brinley Jones
Sheffield
Non- Ferrous Metals Research Association
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Permanent employment figures for prairie officials' retirements
Hon T G Murphy told the House of Commons that among 1 087 officials who retired when the three prairie provinces took over their natural resources 256 received permanent work and 22 were hired temporarily 137 moved to other Dominion civil service positions while many retirees enjoy superannuation and do not seek reentry. The rest are being absorbed as possible.
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Prairie Provinces
Dominion Civil Service
T. G. Murphy
Charles Marcil
Surveyor A P Patrick Honored by Land Surveyors Group
A P Patrick, veteran Gary surveyor, receives honorary life membership in the Dominion Land Surveyor's Association for more than 60 years of service mapping routes around the Great Lakes shores.
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Great Lakes
A. P. Patrick
Dominion Land Surveyor's Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carnegie Endowment
Arthur Henderson
Northern Alberta Railways
John Callaghan
Mexico
Carter
Doe
Taso
By Rath Rogers
Betty Barclay
America
the Cross
Saskatchewan University
Tellurium
Aan
Cyploford
Hamilton
Ontario
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