World Happenings Briefly Told
Arthur J. Cody aged 69 a fourth cousin of Col William Cody died at his home in London Ontario from a heart attack. An international aeronautical conference will be held in July 1940 at Shakespeare’s birthplace under the Royal Aeronautical Society. J H W Kemmis of Edmonton has received a Riel rebellion medal after fifty years of waiting. James E Hardy aged 64 famed aerialist who crossed Niagara Falls on a tight wire in 1896 died in Toronto. Canada’s April tax intake was 15 178 272 compared with 19 132 853 in April 1938. Yorkshire mills weave 3000 miles of khaki for Britain's two new armies each 200 000 men. Prime Minister Savage rejects drastic economy cuts warning wages cuts would harm Britain and New Zealand markets. Canadian conscripts will be paid 35 cents a day during six months’ training under the army council request.
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Arthur J. Cody
William
Butalo Fl) Cody
London
Shakespeare
Royal Aeronautical Society
J H.W. Kemmis
Edmonton
Ottawa
Moose Mountain
James E. Hardy
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
National Revenue Department
Atlantic
Yorkshire
Britain
Oxygen Mask Aids Medicine Say Mayo Clinic Doctors
Three Mayo Clinic scientists reported at the American Medical Association meeting that inexpensive oxygen therapy can relieve headaches gas gangrene and other illnesses that could be fatal. The technique grew from stratosphere flying and deep sea diving experiments conducted with the U S Army Navy and airlines. Dr Walter M Boothby Dr W R Lovelace and Dr A H Bulbulian credited their aviation oxygen mask for medical use.
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester
W. R. Lovelace
A. H. Bulbulian
Kansas State College chemists report colorless egg yolks
Kansas State College chemists told the American Chemical Society in Baltimore that yolks turn white when hens receive a carotene free diet. They noted snow white yolks are not new and that colored yolks affect producer profits, with olive green yolks causing loss. At Kansas State, green yolks are produced by feeding hens molasses and oat grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State College
American Chemical Society
Balti
Kansas State
Document establishing British rule over New York found
The 1647 letters patent signed by King Charles I authorizing Edmund Andros to take possession of New Netherland, long lost for 255 years, was found in the Andros family estate in England. It has been donated by William Evarts Benjamin and placed on display by the New York Historical Society.
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New York
America
Charles I
Edmund Andros
Colony
New Netherland
Andros
England
William Evarts Benjamin
New York Historical Society
Rapid Expansion of Airmail Delivers Major Growth
In ten years England's airmail letters sent yearly surged from 0.5 million to 100 million, signaling rapid enterprise expansion and a thriving air delivery network.
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England
Why Few People Get Too Hard Up To Buy Gasoline
The sentence questions why many individuals do not struggle financially to purchase gasoline, implying gas costs are not as burdensome as expected or other expenses are considered more pressing.
Bible’s Philistine Ties May Link to Crete Origins
A historical note suggests the biblical Philistines may have originated in Crete before settling in Palestine. The idea highlights cultural and migratory links across ancient Mediterranean communities.
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Palestine
Crete
Safety First in Britain Warns of Munich Backlash
The London Daily Mail argues Hitler’s contempt for world order shows the danger of appeasement. It says Britain must enlarge its defence budget to 586 million pounds and ready itself to stand alone if necessary, rejecting reliance on collective security.
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London Daily Mail
Hitler
Britain
Munich
Chamberlain
Cost Of Armaments Rising Worldwide Says BIS
The Bank for International Settlements estimates global armament spending at 1 billion dollars per month. It notes 1938 war implement costs rose sixfold from 1928 and warns the burden may grow, influencing all economic life across nations regardless of political orientation.
Garden Support and Pest Tips For Early Planting
Gardeners should use 6 foot stakes for tall flowers and tomatoes, with soft twine for tying. Vines need string or tape for cling, and annuals can fill gaps around bulbs. Insects split into chewing and sucking types. control includes lime sulfur with arsenate and whale oil soap with nicotine or Black Leaf 40.
Woman juror seeks exemption over capital punishment
In a High Court civil case a female juror sought exemption claiming non belief in capital punishment. The judge explained the suit concerns a wife's 200 pounds given to her husband to buy a fur coat, which he gambled away, and she sues for its return. The juror then opts to serve and notes she might have been mistaken about capital punishment.
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High Court
Edinburgh Scotsman
Nobody Buttons Up Aline On Legal Or Personal Affairs
A wry remark about marriage or divorce highlights social views on relationships and attire, reflecting a lighthearted aside on propriety and life choices. The quote frames a humorous stance from a bygone era on marriage as resolution to shirtless awkwardness.
Restoration In Canada Calls Private Enterprise Renewal
Sir Edward Beatty, chair man and president of Canadian Pacific Railway, urged renewed private enterprise confidence at Montreal. He spoke to the Advertising and Sales Executives Club of Montreal insisting progress depends on belief in government policies and criticized the rivalry between public and private railways as an unsound arrangement.
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Canada
Sir Edward Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Advertising and Sales Executives Club of
Sir Edward
New Anne Adams Pattern 4092 Flaunts Slimming Frock
A new larger size Anne Adams pattern 4092 promises a softer slenderizing silhouette with double yokes high tucks and three skirt panels. Available in sizes 36 to 48 the pattern costs 20 cents and ships from the Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
New Industries Drive for Manitoba Growth
A Manitoba talk outlines the Manitoba Industrial Development Board's New Industries Committee aims. It urges all Manitobans to learn how the board functions and to help attract new factories by promoting locally made goods, stressing widespread participation beyond Winnipeg.
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Industrial Development Board
Manitoba
Emerson
New Industries Committee
Manitoba Industrial Development Board
Winnipeg
Greater Winnipeg
St. Boniface
Virden
Whitemouth
Gimli
Board of Trade
Coca Cola
Detroit
The
Industrial Development Board of Manitoba
Sunday School Lesson on Romans Key Verses
The lesson centers on Romans 1 16, proclaiming the gospel as God’s power to salvation for all who believe. It covers Romans 1 1 17 3 21 30 5 1 11 10 11 15 with a devotional reading from Romans 15 1 13.
Salutation of Romans 1:1 7 and Paul’s Mission
Excerpt discusses Paul’s opening salutation in Romans as more than a form. It presents his authority as an apostle, his mission to promote obedience to the faith among Gentiles, and his identity as a servant focused on gospel proclamation.
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Moffatt
Paul
Jesus Christ
David
God
Rome
C. R. Erdman
J. Stuart Holden
Christ
Strip Cropping Methods For Erosion Control
Dr A Leahey of the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa explains strip farming as growing crops in narrow parallel strips to reduce wind erosion and prevent soil wash. Contour strip cropping follows land contours to curb runoff, while field strip cropping crosses slopes where contour is impractical, offering better protection than full-field exposure.
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A. Leahey
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Doctor Woods on how to get along with women
Dr J M Woods, president of a leading women’s college, states that a man should comply with a woman’s instruction immediately and without argument to get along. The doctor is described as a close observer.
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J. M. Woods
Debunking the Proteins and Starches Diet Fad
A critic denounces the claim that proteins and starches must not be eaten together. The author argues such dieting is unfounded, citing peas and potatoes as balanced sources of protein and carbohydrate, and warns readers against quacks and charlatans promoting nonsensical food rules.
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Nature
Editorial Note on Cancer Articles By Dr McCullough
Readers may obtain the complete set of cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont.
Bond Street street beggars and musicians a growing nuisance
A London Times report notes a rise in street mendicants along Bond Street and its tributaries as beggars and buskers deter visitors and hurt shop trade. A wealthy customer reportedly stopped visits after persistent pestering. traders in Grosvenor Street achieved some success by ordering street people to move on.
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Bond Street
Grosvenor Street
London Times
Most Popular Horse for Harnessing to Stage Coaches
The Percheron horse, famed for stagecoach use, blends Flemish and Arab blood. It remains common for draught work in Argentina and the United States.
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Argentine
United States
Small Holes Reflect Big Character in Daylight
The saying notes that minute details reveal a person’s core traits. Observing tiny behaviors can illuminate character more clearly than grand acts, suggesting consistency across daily choices.
Young Woman Guides Moscow Circuit Railway
A 25 year old woman assumed leadership of the Moscow Circuit Railway directing operations and oversight. Her appointment marks a notable advancement for female executives in the regional rail sector.
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Moscow
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