World Happenings Briefly Told
British optimism remains high as a seaside town plans a next summer bowling tournament. Oriental gunmen rob an armored car in Shanghai’s International settlement and flee with 100000 Chinese dollars. Lieut Col George A Drew calls for broad federal probe of Nazi and Communist activities in Canada. Mr and Mrs William S Yould of Kentville celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary after a royal message. War Secretary Hore-Belisha reports army officer training expansion. Fifty eight war charity funds register with the secretary of state. Steel production surge adds 765000 workers and over 12 million monthly payroll. Warsaw siege death toll estimated at 50000 by Quaker relief envoy William C McDonald. Sugar administrator powers extended to buy from UK, sell to refiners in Canada.
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George A. Drew
Canada
St. Catharines
Hore-Belisha
House of Commons
Secretary of State Department
United States
William C. McDonald
San Francisco
Warsaw
Quaker Commission For Polish Relief
Prices and Trade Board
Hector McKinnon
8. R. Noble
Montreal
U.K
Real Death Ray Promised From Cyclotron Treasure
Dr. Ernest Lawrence described to the National Academy of Sciences a cyclotron based device to create a 60 foot blue beam called a real death ray. The apparatus would accelerate particles to 100,000,000 volts and 60,000 to 70,000 mph, rendering materials radioactive. The beam would not be battlefield effective due to delayed fatal effects and its immovability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Academy of Sciences
Ernest Lawrence
University of California
Protect Aliens to Receive Special Identification Documents
The prime minister's office announced that enemy aliens who show loyalty during war will receive special documents to protect civil rights. Czecho-Slovak nationals with undoubted loyalty may exchange certificates for new IDs, and others of German nationality who prove loyalty may receive them too. The RCMP were ordered to register non-naturalized British subjects of German nationality or born in Reich territories on September 3.
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Czecho-Slovakia
Canada
Defence of Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
New Badges and Mottoes for Territorial Units Under Review
The London Daily Mail reports officials are considering new badges and mottoes for units formed by expanding Territorial and Auxiliary forces. Current practice uses parent corps or regiment mottos, many in Latin, with some in French German Welsh or Gaelic.
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Royal Scots
West Riding
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Royal Ulster Rifles
Order of St. Patrick
Irish Guards
London Daily Mail
The Real Danger Is A Challenge To Christianity
William Allen White argues that freedom's loss threatens the Christian way of life. He contends tyranny targets Christianity because free worship thought voting and speech sustain democratic society. The piece frames meekness and neighborly duties as core to liberty and condemns totalitarian aims.
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William Allen White
The
Emporia Gazette
Hell
Jesus of Nazareth
Advice to New Canadians by Judge McFadden at Chatham
Judge McFadden addressed Cana dan citizenship applicants in Chatham urging full realization of privileges in Canada. He contrasted democratic rights with totalitarian regimes and warned that loyalty to Canada is essential for those seeking British subject status.
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McFadden
Kent County
Chatham
Canada
Ottawa Journal
Smart Drapes You Can Make At Home
Learn to craft autumn colored draperies with a striped valance and rust red cascades. Instructions include cutting, basting folds, and French headings for side draperies. A 82 page Home Service booklet offers step by step guides and color ideas. Send 15c for "New Ideas in Making Curtains and Draperies" to Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Solar Cook Stove May Be Common Soon
Dr. C. G. Abbot reports solar cooking and solar distilling of non potable water are practical and efficient. He notes solar water heaters are used in Florida and California and that the main cost is initial outlay while night or cloudy hours halt production. He suggests 24 hour heat storage is possible.
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C. G. Abbot
Mount Wilson Observatory
Florida
California
Button-Front Matron Dress Pattern 4089
Fresh faced matron dress with front buttoning, panelled skirt, yokes, and optional pockets. Crisper collar options and colorful printed fabric suggested. Anne Adams Pattern 4089 available in misses and women's sizes. yardage and order details include Winnipeg Pattern Dept. address and 20 cent price.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Selected Recipes Two Eggs Cake with Baltimore Frosting
A vintage cake recipe for a two egg two layer cake using Swans Down Cake Flour Calumet Baking Powder and butter sugar eggs milk and vanilla. Method details creaming eggs and sugar then alternating flour and milk, baking in greased 9 inch pans at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Frost with Lady Baltimore Frosting between layers and on top and sides.
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Lady Baltimore
Sufficient Food In Britain
British interests inform major U S food producers they will not seek large scale purchases for a year or two. Britain has ample stocks for the near term and will source later from its dominions in exchange for a favorable trade rally around the mother country. Brandon Sun.
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United States
Brandon Sun
Lady Baltimore Frosting and Filling Recipe
This recipe blends egg whites sugar water and corn syrup to make a thick frosting. Figs and raisins are chopped and mixed with frosting to create a spreadable filling for two 9 inch cake layers, then the remaining frosting coats the exterior.
King Tut Sarcophagus Reburied in Bombproof Shelters
The sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen and the tomb’s jewelry and furniture, once buried, have been placed in bombproof shelters early in the century, replacing earlier pyramid burial.
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Tutankhamen
Man seeks wife in Steubenville ad
Ohio suitor offers marriage to any woman who helps him regain employment. He states he is twenty nine, does not drink or smoke, can cook and perform housework, and hopes for support until he can find work.
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Ohio
Steubenville
Nurse’s brief self description from Canada House list
A nurse among thousands at Canada House London offers the shortest self description: Ma tron 1914 1918 Dardanelles France Egypt. The line highlights service across multiple theatres of World War I.
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Canada House
London
Dardanelles
France
Egypt
British Army must recruit 6000 officers yearly to maintain strength
The text states there are 12,500 officers in the British army and that 600 additions are needed each year to keep the force up to strength.
The Kodiak Bear Largest Known Bear Species
The Kodiak bear native to Kodiak Island Alaska is the largest bear species known. Numerous specimens have weighed over 1200 pounds, highlighting its massive size and distinctive status among bears.
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Kodiak Bear
Kodiak Island
Alaska
Iceland Volcanoes Melt Glaciers Triggering Floods
Destructive floods in Iceland were caused by volcanic eruptions that opened vents beneath glaciers. Meltwater rapidly surged, creating powerful floods and widespread damage as ice gave way suddenly.
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Iceland
Fragmentary Find in Southern Anatolia Sparks Interest
After years of dull reports a notable discovery has been made in southern Anatolia. The find has drawn attention from researchers and local authorities as they assess its significance and potential historical value.
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Anatolia
Sunday School Lesson on Seek First the Kingdom
Golden text cites Matthew 6 33 urging Seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness The lesson covers Matthew 6 19 34 and includes a devotional reading from Luke 5 1 11 Focusing on spiritual priorities and reliance on God with guidance for daily life.
Warning Against Covetousness in Gospel Teachings
A concise Bible excerpt discusses Jesus teaching not to store earthly treasures but to seek heavenly riches. It cites Luke 12 33 and quotes Whittier and Matthew Henry to illustrate how the heart follows treasure and faith directs value toward God.
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Jesus
Earth
Mohammed
Matthew Henry
Canadians Offer To Help Jenny Morris In England
Hundreds of Canadians write to Jenny Morris offering to come to England to assist the mother of the Princess Pats as she prepares to look after the Dominion's expeditionary force again. Women seek to cook nurse entertain or keep house for the woman who led the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry overseas in the last war. Jenny has many letters and plans to reply to all. she awaits a reply from the Canadian Legion to join their organization here.
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Jenny Morris
England
Pats
Dominion
Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry
Jenny
The
Canadian Legion
Making Soldiers Wills A Roman idea returns to war
Aged law lets soldiers on active service make verbal wills by stating wishes to a comrade who must swear they uttered them. Wills can also be written on a letter or scrap of paper signed by the soldier, with verification needed. nuncupative wills date to Roman legions and allow disposal of property if the soldier falls in battle.
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Britain
Annie
Front line tea supply and a study lamp misfire
During the war English soldiers carried hot tea in an asbestos covered tank strapped to their backs. A roommate notes the strain while a student reveals he asked for money for a study lamp and was sent a lamp instead.
Population boom on Java the world’s most populated island
Java is the world’s most densely populated island with an estimated population over 36 million. The island covers about 48 504 square miles. A bald headed man in England has a portrait of King George tattooed on his head.
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Java
England
King George
Underground Operating Room in London Hospital Project
Civilian hospital management during wartime shows clock like evacuation plans in London and other cities. An underground operating room under the Hospital for Sick Children foundation will serve major and minor cases with separate rooms and independent power and water supplies.
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England
London
Hospital For
Editorial Note on Dr. McCullough Cancer Articles
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr. McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont.
Industry Hit By Wartime Hair Trade Rise In Prices
A Toronto wig maker reports rising costs as war looms. European hair supplies and imports from France affect wig makers worldwide including Hollywood where大量 false hair usage for film projects could dwindle amid wartime duties.
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Hitler
Toronto
Europe
France
Belgium
Hollywood
British Leaders Back Federation of European States
Hugh 8S Watt of the London Telegraph and Sunday Times told the Canadian Club that Britain is near endorsing a federation of European states as a path to lasting peace. He said Britain would cede some sovereign powers to a central authority, with Germany's stance on communism a key factor, and compared the plan to the United States model.
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Hugh
Watt
London Telegraph
Sunday Times
Britain
Germany
United States
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Oriental
Shanghai
A. A. Dysart
New Brunswick
Home Service
Whittier
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
European Federation
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