World Happenings Briefly Told
Dean of Canadian portrait artists John W L Forster 85 died from injuries after being struck by a car in Toronto. Vancouver municipal council urged federal action to curb Japanese and Chinese immigration. Canada paid 4 007 358 to the League of Nations from 1920 to 1937. Western club formed by 75 former prairie residents now in Toronto. non political. FE R K Fernihough killed in Budapest while attempting mile world record. Dominion aid eyed for Vancouver navigation school announced by C D Howe. Two Anzac day march casualties in Sydney. 200 overcome. Ducks Unlimited Canada hires R W Cartwright as field naturalist. Toronto to launch three year weed clearance to reduce hay fever and asthma.
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John W. L. Forster
Toronto
Vancouver
Canada
League of Nations
House of Commons
FE. R. K. Fernihough
Budapest
Dominion
C. D. Howe
Maharajah Pays £1000 for Retriever in England
The Maharajah of Patiala, famed for spending freely, bought a striking retriever in England for £1000 after the owner relented to the high price. The tale notes his willingness to pay generously for desired possessions.
Odorless Cabbage From Cornell Planned for Market
Cornell University researchers have developed an odorless cabbage variety that is expected to reach the market in about two years. The plant offers a milder aroma while maintaining typical cabbage flavor and texture, aiming to appeal to consumers seeking less pungent produce.
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Cornell University
Americans Eat the Heartiest Breakfast Ranking
Americans are described as having the heartiest breakfast among nations with Canadians in second place.
Jade the Precious Stone of China and Beyond
Jade holds vast value in the East with China at the core of its highest regard. It spans China Burma and Central Asia and is celebrated by royals such as Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth. Its color ranges from deep blue to white with texture guiding value. Jade also figures in New Zealand lore and is linked to luck in gambling and eye health benefits. Some tales place jade in Peru and zodiac birth associations, while others warn of misfortune for most people.
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China
Burma
Central Asia
Mary
Royal
Elizabeth
George
Greece
New Zealand
Peru
Central America
Scouts Parade at Windsor Castle Before Royals
One thousand Boy Scouts from across the British Isles paraded in Windsor Castle’s quadrangle before King George, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret. The queen stood beside the king as paraders wore King’s Scout badges or gallantry medals.
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British Isles
Windsor Castle
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Princess Elizabeth
Princess Margaret
Hard To Exterminate Larvae Of House Moth Found In Homes
A British Columbia investigation shows lint dust and fluff accumulate in hot air furnace piping creating a moth breeding ground. Thorough cleaning and sterilizing all materials and furnace pipes is required to prevent reinfestation and eliminate generations of moths.
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Canada
British Columbia
Civil Servants Back 65 as Mandatory Retirement Age
Resolutions from Ottawa at the Customs and Excise Officers meeting advocate compulsory retirement at 65 with optional retirement at 60. Current rule allows 65 with a ministerial extension to 70 if the employee is deemed indispensable to the department.
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Ottawa
Customs and Excise Officers’ Association
Cool Frock on Slim Lines for Anne Adams Pattern 4796
Fashion note describes an Anne Adams slimming sheath frock with panelled front pockets and trim yokes. Pattern 4796 offered in seven sizes up to 48 requires 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 36 and includes illustrated sewing steps. Send 20 cents to Winnipeg Pattern Dept. with size, name, address and number. All praise to the hen.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Humility and Tolerance in Jesus Teachings
Sunday school lesson highlights Mark 9 30 to 41 focusing on the spirit of humility and service. Jesus rebukes exclusive pride among the disciples and affirms that anyone aiding Christ’s cause, even a cup of water, shares in his reward.
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Capernaum
Jesus
Peter
John
J. D. Jones
Christ
Power Of The Pen Emphasis From Canadian Authors’ Leader
Leslie Gordon Barnard president of the Canadian Authors' Association told the Canadian Women's Press Club in Montreal that a writer should sharpen the pen to counter world indignation. He stressed the power of the pen and press, warned against pomposity, and urged distinction and vitality in writing.
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Leslie Gordon Barnard
Canadian Authors’ Association
Canadian Women’s Press Club
Montreal
Mr. Barnard
Canadians Face Transition Stage Says Bank Governor
Graham F. Towers, governor of the Bank of Canada, told the St. Andrew's College Old Boys' Association dinner in Toronto that Canada is in a difficult transition from pioneer growth to a more moderate development. He warned of governance challenges as social responsibilities grow and capital expenditures slow.
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Graham F. Towers
Bank of Canada
Toronto
Canada
Towers
St. Andrew's College Old Boys’ Association
Dominion
Man Wakes to Porcupine Attack in Oregon Yard
Ed Lucas of Dayville Oregon awoke when something pressed against him in a sultry night. He kicked, realizing it was not his dog, and spent the rest of the night pulling porcupine quills from his foot.
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Lucas
Dayville
Ore
Editorial Note on Dr McCullough cancer articles
Readers are invited to obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough's cancer articles by mailing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ontario. The notice directs interested readers to request the full collection.
Edging Flowers and Quick Harvest Tips for Home Gardens
The article outlines easily grown annuals like alyssum Portulaca nasturtiums marigolds calendulas and petunias for edging. It stresses weekly cultivation early season to kill weeds conserve moisture and speed growth, with mulching and successive sowings to avoid feast or famine. Continuous harvest keeps fresh vegetables ready all season.
Tribunal awards damages over Trail smelter fumes
Residents of Washington state claimed nearly 38 million dollars as compensation for fumes from the Trail, British Columbia smelter. The tribunal awarded 78 thousand to the Trail plant operators Consolidated Smelting and Refining Corporation, and ordered a corrective regime to prevent further damage. A follow up meeting is planned for late 1940 to assess effectiveness of the measures.
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State of Washington
Trail
B.C
Consolidated Smelting and Refining Corporation
Britain Signals Departure From Battleship Restrictions
Great Britain has notified the League of Nations of its intention to depart from the tonnage limits set in the British Russian and British German naval agreements citing Japan’s naval expansion. Russia and Germany have separate agreements adhering to the 1936 American British French treaty, with the three powers prepared to exceed the limits.
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Great Britain
League of Nations
Japan
Russia
Germany
Spnratory
Coastal Craft Names Across Regions
If you take by water as the London Tin, the voyage would be conveyed by dghaisa in Malta, by better in Holland, by dhow on the Arabian coast, by umiak in Greenland, by prahu in Malay, by nobbey in the Isle of Man, and by pram in Norway.
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London
Dghaisa
Malta
Better
Holland
Dhow
Arabian
Umiak
Greenland
Prahu
Nobbey
Isle of Man
Pram
Norway
Factories and workshops registered in England totals
In England the government records 162922 factories and 83110 workshops registered.
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England
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Gyfroc
Calgary
Sydney
Australia
Gallipoli Peninsula
R. W. Cartwright
Natural History Society of Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited
T. C Main
Maharajah of
Patiala
Johnny
Anu
President of Authors
DR. J.W. S. McCullough
Britain
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