World Happenings Briefly Told
Nathan F. Gropper of Saskatoon tops McGill second year dentistry class. Leon Trotzky shaves beard to hide identity while seeking refuge in Europe. Winnipeg fights a mild measles outbreak with 4695 cases reported Jan 1 to May 12. Lords pass bill banning rodeos to protect animals. Japan seeks trade talks with London to ease imports. Dr Stewart Raeburn Kirk of Manitoba University dies at 35 in Winnipeg. US commerce stats show foreign liquor in bond warehouses rising to 19 million by end of March. Earl Vrooman predicts dust storms could cut Canadian and US wheat crops by a third. Saskatchewan tuberculosis decline prompts optimism for near elimination. Donald Cameron McGavin wins governor-general’s gold medal at University of Manitoba.
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Nathan F. Gropper
Saskatoon
McGill University
Leon Trotzky
Europe
House of Lords
Commons
Japan
United Kingdom
London
Stewart Raeburn Kirk
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
St. Andrews
Scotland
United States Department of Commerce
Donald Cameron McGavin
United Colleges
A. McGavin
Carman
Brazil Plans Further Coffee Destruction in 1934 35
Armando Vidal president of the Brazilian National Coffee Department estimates the 1934 35 Brazil coffee crop at 8 million bags with a carry over of 2 million bags. The total coffee destroyed so far amounts to 27 156 000 bags and 5 570 000 bags are slated for destruction on June 30.
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Armando Vidal
Brazilian National Coffee Department
Brazil
Dahlia Planting Timing Caution After Frost Danger
Guidance notes that dahlias should be planted only after all frost danger has passed. The instruction emphasizes waiting until warmer conditions prevail to prevent frost damage and ensure healthy growth.
Agricultural notes on Canadian flora and farming trends
The Dominion of Canada hosts 680 seed plant genera with the Madrona as the sole broad-leaved evergreen. Canada reports beef sales of 8,609,435 lbs in Q1 1984, up 1,146,255 lbs from 1983. hogs up 17,792 head in Q1 1934. potatoes planted in 1933 rose 1 percent to 527,700 acres with yield 78 cwt per acre.
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Canada
Division of Botany
Dominion Department of Agriculture
United Kingdom
Canadian Animal Products Trade Commissioner
Great Britain
Bordeaux Dust Formula for Insect Control
A standard Bordeaux dust for flea beetle control and potato pest management mixes copper sulfate, hydrated lime, and arsenate of lime. The 12 pounds copper sulfate and 80 pounds lime with 8 pounds arsenate of lime yield a ready dust sold by spray companies or made on site with a suitable mixer.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Charming dress pattern for casual day wear
Fashion notes present a navy and white crepe silk print dress with organdie neck finishing. Suitable for matron or young woman, short sleeves possible, adaptable to cotton prints and tub silks for summer. Style No. 684 offers sizes 36 to 48 and requires fabric and contrasting yardage. price is 20 cents.
How To Order Patterns Pattern No Name Town
A brief guide shows steps to order craft patterns listing pattern number name town and size details for selecting correct fit. The notice outlines simple ordering instructions and a contact method for further assistance.
X rays speed tobacco plant breeding across generations
Researchers use X rays to accelerate breeding by growing two plant generations in a single year. The approach aims to shorten development time for improved varieties and could impact crop yields and disease resistance.
Sunday School Lesson on The Judgment Parable
The sermon outlines Jesus as judge at the Last Judgment with the sheep and goats imagery from Matthew 25 31 46. It emphasizes service to others as service to Christ and describes Gehenna as the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
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Jesus
William Allen Knight
Christ
Hell
Gehenna
Jerusalem
Little Journeys In Science Vitamins Overview
Gordon H. Guest surveys vitamins as essential yet energy free catalysts in diet. It traces discovery by medical men and food chemists, notes vitamins labelled A through G with sources and roles in preventing diseases like beri beri scurvy and rickets, and highlights ongoing research into their nature and life processes.
Canada Maintains Stable Clover and Grass Seed Output
The total annual production of clovers and grass seeds in Canada has remained about the same in recent years. This indicates steady output amid varying agricultural factors and crop practices across provinces.
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Quebec
Ontario
Economic Annalist
Canada
Wiley Post Plans Winnie Mae Flight London To Melbourne Race
Aviator Wiley Post aims to modify the Winnie Mae for a two day London to Melbourne flight. He plans to enter the MacRobertson international air race next fall between Britain and Australia with a prize of 61800 dollars for the winner. The current record for the route is about one week.
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Wiley Post
Globe
London
Melbourne
Australia
MacRobertson
Liver Pills Promise Quick Help For Sour World Feelings
Many people feel sour and wretched and rely on laxatives or salts that only move the bowels. Carter's Little Liver Pills claim to wake the liver and restore bile flow, using purely vegetable, safe, and quick relief. Ask for them by name.
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Carter
Hedges Need Weeded Cultivated Soil For Best Growth
The guide recommends keeping soil around hedges cultivated and weed free to at least two feet on each side. It notes that occasional top dressing of fertilizer can help, especially on light soils.
Dramatic critic ponders zebra purchase with ironic humor
A dramatic critic muses on enjoying witty lines and then questions why he would buy a zebra, mixing humor with philosophy about spectacle and value.
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Fes
United States
Earl Vrooman
Wilson
Toronto
Saskatchewan
R. S. Ferguson
Sted
W. N. UL
Dominion of Canada
Madrona
British Columbia
Bureau of Statistics
Wolfville
N.S
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Westmoreland
Albert
King’s
St. John
By Roth Rogers
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Alaska
Manitoba
Alberta
Gordon H. Guest
M.A
Phillips’ Milk
Magnesia
Denicotea
Chantler & Chantler, Ltd
Canadian Distributors
Wellington St. W
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