World Happenings Briefly Told
Earl Fortescue, former aide to King George, is dead at 78. Viscount Errington becomes heir. The British admiralty names eight destroyers for 1931: Echo Eclipse Electra Encounter Escapade Escort Esk Express. A quartz piece found by a road worker triggers a minor gold rush near Coeur d Alene Idaho. Barking Becontree opens six new schools for 8 440 pupils amid housing development. Rear-Admiral Edward Radcliffe Evans is promoted to vice admiral. Lord Reading says Britain hinges on the London world economic conference. Douglas Egyptian Liniment touted for quick relief. Earliest mechanical toy dates to 2000 B C Egyptian. Hungarian farmers face financial trouble.
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Earl Fortescue
King George
Viscount Errington
Echo
Eclipse
Electra
Encounter
Escapade
Escort
Esk
Express
Fourth of July
Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
Value Of the League We have had the League of Nations
The Manchester Guardian argues the League has achieved notable gains in a few years though it cannot solve all global ills quickly. It warns the real danger is governments and peoples losing interest and letting the League die from lassitude and ignorance.
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League of Nations
Manchester Guardian
Miller's Worm Powders for Children
To safeguard the child from worm damage Miller's Worm Powders are recommended as the medicine par excellence for children. The powders claim to clear the system of worms and regulate organs affected by them while promoting healthy digestion and overall vitality. As a vermifuge it is presented as reliably effective.
Illustrated Dressmaking Lesson Furnished With Every Pattern
Helen Williams presents a complete dressmaking lesson with patterns included. The feature outlines step by step sewing techniques, material choices, and design options to help home sewers reproduce a full wardrobe. Patterns cover bodice, sleeves, skirts, and trims for versatile outfits.
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Helen Williams
Nebraska district to heat 63 buildings with corn
School officials in a Nebraska district plan to heat the courthouse and 62 other buildings next year using corn on the cob. They estimate corn will cost $8 per ton versus coal at $12, aiming to boost a farmers surplus and reduce heating costs.
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Brazil
Nebraska
Moncton Times
Liver Pills Advertised as Quick Relief
An old advertorial claims a sluggish liver causes low spirits and poor digestion. It touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a purely vegetable remedy free of harsh calomel, advertised as safe and effective by its makers.
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Carter
London Daily Mail Opinion Upset Over Anti-Japanese Moves
The London Daily Mail argues Britain will have nothing to do with anti Japanese proceedings and asserts Japan's presence in Manchuria is natural and salutary, likening it to Britain's roles in India or Egypt.
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London Mail
Japan
Manchuria
Britain
India
Egypt
London Daily Mail
Aspirin Promises Quick Relief for Pain
An old advertisement touts Aspirin as a safe remedy for neuralgia neuritis rheumatism and systemic pains. It urges buyers to read directions, keep a bottle at home or in a pocket tin and look for the genuine red printed box with the Aspirin trademark registered in Canada.
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Canada
Sunday School Lesson November 13
Golden Text from Romans 12 11 urges diligence and service. The lesson draws from Deuteronomy 24 14 Amos 5 6 15 Mark 6 3 Luke 12 13 21 19 1 26 2 Thessalonians 3 6 13 and 1 Timothy 6 6 16 guiding faithful work and beware of greed. Devotional reading is Proverbs 30 7 9.
Denunciation of Injustice and Oppression
The prophet Amos denounces judges who trample the poor by taking a share of scarce wheat as payment for justice. He foresees Israel’s downfall, cites bribes and biased courts, and warns that true governance depends on justice not money. John Oxenham’s reflection urges righteous leadership.
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Amos
Kingdom of Israel
Lamartine
Ninghai Destroyer Joins Shanghai Naval Drama
In Shanghai amid a China Japan war in Manchuria and Shanghai, Japan delivers a 3000-ton destroyer built since May 1931. The Ninghai, valued at $2,500,000 with 25 knot speed, is taken over by the enemy as Japanese ships threaten action over an anti-Japanese boycott.
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China
Japan
Tme
Manchuria
Shanghai
Ninghai
Language clash in instruction riddled remark
A terse comment notes linguistic contrasts between Japanese and Chinese speech, referencing a character named John Chinamen and his Japanese adversary. The line plays on pronunciation and dialectical humor without a clear news event or verifiable reportage.
Campbell Builds 1000 Horsepower Car for Record Run
Sir Malcolm Campbell plans a 1000 horsepower car named gorth to beat his world speed record of 254 mph. The car uses a Rolls Royce Schneider Cup trophy engine and is expected to reach around 300 mph.
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Malcolm Campbell
Gorth
New Invention Eliminates Cooking Odors With Canapar
Canapar Cookery Parchment seals in flavors and odors, letting vegetables steam or boil without cross tasting. It keeps fats from burning, makes meat juicier, and cleans easily. Sold by Parasan Heavy Waxed Paper makers with a bonus cookbook upon request.
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Hungary
Moda Vicks
United Systema
Alexander Ave
Winniper
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Saskatoon
Vancouver
Ogdens
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tata
New York
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Ogden
John Oxenham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aypatees Paper Products
Lad
Hamilton
Ootare
Canapar
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