World Happenings Briefly Told
Captain Alex Fraser veteran first officer of the SS Noronic died at Port Edward Ontario. Ulster association says tourist traffic in Northern Ireland tops seven million dollars for six counties. UK offers reward for info on Black Watch murders in Jerusalem. Brain virus isolated showing a protein crystal causing horse encephalitis. Western Canada Fur Breeders show in Winnipeg with entries from multiple provinces. Bourassa urges Canada’s unity for nationhood. High altitude air travel may come in 18 months on US lines. Judge Valin of Nipissing marks 86th birthday after guiding the Dionne quintuplets. Youth training program expands with all nine provinces on board. Kellogg Briand Pact failure noted by Sir Evelyn Wrench in Toronto address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Fraser
SS. Noronic
Canada Steamship Lines
Port Edward
Ont
Ulster Association
Northern Ireland
Black Watch
Jerusalem
Science
Western Canada
Fur Breeders’ Association
Winnipeg
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Mario
Quebec
Canada
Henri Bourassa
House of Commons
Montreal
Russia Extends Authority Across Regions Amid National Show of Unity
Government officials in Moscow and regional leaders announce sweeping political measures as supporters chant for stability. The move signals intensified state control and a reiterated push for nationwide loyalty amid ongoing security drives and public demonstrations.
RCMP Recruiting Slump Persists Despite Normal Times Outlook
In the year ended March 31 1937 RCMP applications fell to 1817, down about 47 percent from the prior year. Of those, 67 joined, including 16 for the marine section, 45 as special constables and two rejoined after leaving. Net change: a decrease of 144 after retirements and deaths. Strength totals 2573 with 92 officers and 2130 NCOs and constables. Training at Regina continued, but national centre plans stalled by space and equipment limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
James MacBrien
Regina
Canada
Woman Lives In Tree Near Rodez France
A woman is reported to live inside a hollowed old lime tree near Rodez France. The trunk measures about 54 feet in circumference at the base and contains a bed stove and chairs with kitchen utensils nailed to the wood. The upper levels are abandoned to birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodez
France
Jumping Frock Pattern 4493 For Young Girls
Pattern 4493 offers a jumper frock with front plackets easy to dress and iron. Available in children sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with fabric needs for blouse and jumper. Illustrated instructions and 20 cents price sent to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Enduring Faith and Work in Sunday School Lesson
A devotional on perseverance in Christian service cites Paul’s building of the church at Corinth and Apollos’ work, stressing that growth comes from God’s grace. It urges Christian workers to persevere, build with durable material, and not weary in well doing, citing Galatians and I Corinthians guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Paul
God
Apollos
Corinth
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Tremors Across the Globe Ring Fordham Seismograph
Father Joseph J. Lynch recalls a 1929 eight month lull before a deadly Newfoundland quake. He notes this year’s quakes began in July, with Fordham seismographs recording three months of irregular tremors now easing, spanning Verona New Jersey to Japan and across Central America the Philippines and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Lynch
Fordham University
Newfoundland
Burin
Father Lynch
Verona
N.J
Japan
Central America
Philippines
Mexico
Church in Virginia Announces Sermon and Repairs
A notice outside a Virginia church states the Rev will preach next Sunday morning and evening after which the church will be closed for repairs. The fragment also mentions live minnows and a cryptic line about anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Alice Stevens' Recipes Show Simple Biscuit Techniques
A Winnipeg home cook column explains biscuit basics with oven heat, handling, dough moisture, and rolling tips. It covers dry mix sifting, fat choices, soda and sour milk, and a 40 to 45 minute bake. The piece invites readers to write for free home cooking advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Stevens
Home Service
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Australia shows sparse high earners and low tax participation
Australia has only two individuals earning $140000 or more and about one third of the population pay income tax. The average annual income among the taxpayers is roughly $450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Wake Up Like a Cave Man
An old health advertisement promotes liver health with claims that waking refreshed depends on a functioning liver. It touts Fruit-a-tives made from fruits and herbs as the key to cleansing poisons, boosting energy, and aiding digestion and elimination, urging readers to buy at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saci
Arms Exports Show Modest Canada Licensing Figures
Canada’s arms and ammunition exports under new licensing rules totaled 178 181 in the first three months. Aircraft and parts non military accounted for 104 488, with Argentina leading buyers at 84 436 and the United Kingdom at 68 001. Other shipments went to the United States Australia Newfoundland Brazil and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Natioal Revenue
Argentina
United Kingdom
United States
Australia
Newfoundland
Brazil
Mexico
Spain
Far Behind The Times In Waterloo County Sect
The Guelph Mercury notes a Waterloo County religious sect clinging to old beliefs that a man’s word equals a contract and that debt should be avoided. They live peacefully in tentment and friendship with neighbors, seeming unfazed by tomorrow’s reckoning and offering a utopia for the hurried, blase world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Guelph Mercury
County of
Waterloo
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Dixie Plug
Labor
Rogers
Dominion
New Brunswick
Evelyn Wrench
Union
Toronto
Russia
R.C.M.P. Recruiting
Christian Workers
Old Mother Earth
Ontario
Skce
Minard
King OF
PAIN
Liniment
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