World Happenings Briefly Told
The NASA imposes code on the telegraph industry in the United States. Capt James Mollison enters the England to Australia air race with his wife Amy Johnson. Mackenzie river test leads to 600 tons of Hudsons Bay Company supplies from Edmonton for western Arctic posts. Speaker Rainey cites Roosevelt war debt settlement with Finland and possible similar deals with others. Canada’s League of Nations payments total 3 million 260 thousand plus. Amateur whale hunting seen as Manitoba seaport vacation feature. King and Queen plan Glasgow visit to launch Cunard liner 334. Torontonian Ernest Pentland awarded a University of Alberta scholarship worth 600. Alberta horses may head to Fiji Islands via Vancouver for shipment.
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NASA
United States
James Mollison
Amy Johnson
Mackenzie River
Hudson's Bay Company
Edmonton
Arctic
Henry Rainey
Roosevelt
Finland
Glasgow
Ernest S. Pentland
Toronto University
University of Alberta
Alberta
Wise Spending Keeps Business Alive
Wise spending is the only thing that sustains business. The economy struggles when excess occurs during plenty, shifting from prudent debts to a spending orgy focused on pleasure over investment.
Comet Seen in 1843 Boasts Record Tail Length
A historical report notes a comet observed in 1843 with a tail extending 150 million miles, marking an astonishing celestial display and trend in 19th century astronomical observations.
Spring crepe silk dress patterns with navy or white
Winnipeg Newspaper Union showcases spring crepe silk prints in navy and white, brown and white, and greens. Features include a slimming front yoke with a tied scarf, a slim skirt with panel, and a back pointed yoke with crisp white organdie. Style No. 700 covers bust sizes 86 to 48 inches with a 354 yard 39 inch material for size 36. pattern priced at 20 cents.
Little Journeys In Science On metals and alloys
The article traces early metal use and modern alloys, noting gold, copper, tin, and lead among ancient metals. It explains steel as iron with carbon, aluminium from 1828 and 1854 method, bauxite as a source, and magnesium and magnasium alloys for aircraft. It highlights alloys in printers type, stainless steel, and specialty steels for tools, cars, rails, and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deville
C. M. Hall
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins
Sunday School lesson on Matthew 24 1 25 30 highlights the parable of ten virgins and the need for watchfulness. Five prudent ones carry extra oil, while five foolish fail to prepare. The bridegroom arrives at an unexpected hour and the door is shut, stressing readiness for Christ’s coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
Phillips Brooks
Blind golfer leads with sighted partner on St Austell links
Captain Gerald Lowry, a British officer blinded in World War I, teamed with Sir Wilson Hungerford to beat Sir George Wilkinson and Lieutenant Commander E R Gibson by one hole over eighteen at the St Austell links in Cornwall. Hungerford praised Lowry as the pair utilized precise guidance and powerful drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Austell Links
Cornwall
England
Gerald Lowry
Wilson Hungerford
George Wilkinson
E. R. Gibson
Wilson
Lowry
How To Order Patterns
Winnipeg Pattern No. . Size Town address near 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg Union announces pattern orders with mailing details and contact point for customers seeking garment patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
French officers to swim in military schools under Petain order
Marshal Petain orders swimming become part of entrance exams for all French military schools. He aims to install swimming pools at camps so soldiers must learn to float, reinforcing future training requirements.
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Marshal Petain
Verdun
Record crowds greet Codex Sinaiticus at British Museum
At London the British Museum hosts Codex Sinaiticus, a fourth century Bible bought from the Soviet government for $500000. One day attendance reached 7041 with lines at opening and closing. Public appeal for 250000 dollars to finish the purchase has drawn generous support, over 20000 in days. Government to provide remaining 250000. A missing fragment three by one inches has been discussed with the Soviet government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
London
Russia
Minard's Liniment Promoted for Dairy Herd Care
Mrs. Thos. Bulmer of Lardo British Columbia reports her cow's udder lump improved after using Minard's Liniment. The advertisement claims the product relieves cuts, bruises, colic, distemper and is suitable for stable or house use, calling it the "King of Pain."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Thos. Bulmer
Lardo
B.C
Midget Auto From Czechoslovakia Priced Under 100
Prague reports a small two cylinder front driven midget automobile with 18 horsepower to be sold for under $100. The cabriolets will seat two or four and use an eight and a half foot wheelbase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Canadian Drama Seen in London by Veteran Critic
J T Grein, veteran critic evaluating the Dominion drama festival, urged that a successful Canadian amateur group be invited to perform in London. He suggested Britain and Canada cooperate on funding and proposed a special committee to select plays for next year to balance humor with gloom.
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London
J. T. Grein
Great Britain
Canada
British Drama League
Grein
Flapper Defies Engineer After Locomotive Crash
At a railroad crossing the locomotive hit a flivver. A nearby flapper emerged unhurt and powdering her nose she quips she blew her horn before the engine whistle. The engineer and others gathered as she defended her actions.
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Ogden
Ogden’s
Lou Skuce
Ogdens
Heck
League of Nations
League
House of Commons
Manitoba
J. F. 8. Fletcher
Churchill Board of Trade
Fiji Islands
Cardston
Vancouver
Ehority
Bly
Ruth Rogers
Gordon H. Guest
M.A
Dominion Company
Old Land
Andrews
John A. Huston Co
Toronto
Denicotea
Rebt. Simpson Co. Limited
the T. Eaton Co. Limited
Liggetts Drug Stores
Moodey's Cigar Store Co. G. Whebby Rutherford Drug Stores Bess Metkicjehs
Chaniler & Chaniler, Ltd
Canadian Distributors
Wellington St. W
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