Canadian Writers Chance for Prizes in Empire Short Story Contest
Canadian writers may win three cash prizes in a British Empire authors contest run by Paul R. Reynolds and Son through London agent John Farquharson. Prizes: 125 pounds first, 75 pounds second, 50 pounds third. world-right earnings after agent commission. Manuscripts under 10 000 words considered, best between 3500 and 6000 words. closing date December 31, 1936. manuscripts to Reynolds and Son care of Farquharson in London.
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Paul R. Reynolds and Son
London
John Farquharson
Paul R. Reynolds
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Quick Acid Indigestion Relief
An advertisement promises rapid relief from acid indigestion by alkalizing the stomach with Phillips Milk of Magnesia. Take two teaspoons after meals or Phillips tablets to eliminate gas headaches and nausea, with a 25 cent box available at drug stores.
World Happenings Briefly Told
The Montreal Daily Herald marked its 125th year of continuous service. A London Grocers Exhibition displayed a machine testing 3000 eggs per hour for quality and weight. Quebec passed Treasurer Fisher budget predicting an 18 million dollar deficit next year. The American College of Surgeons approved 2577 hospitals in North America. Arthur Senior set a new Australian motorcycle speed record at 130.436 mph with an average of 123.883 mph. Tuberculosis mortality in the southern Cape Breton mining district was highest in Canada in a Dalhousie University survey. Ray Brown of the Canadian Press Ottawa Bureau was named director of publicity for the national employment commission. A re employment service, not unemployment relief, should be a government priority. Miss Charlotte Whitton urged social work policy at a Manitoba conference. Sir Herbert Marler arrived in Washington as Canada’s new minister to the United States, succeeding William Herridge.
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Montreal Daily Herald
Canada
Royal Agricultural Hall
London
American College of Surgeons
United States
Arthur Senior
Australia
Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
Canadian Welfare Council
Herbert Marler
Washington
William Herridge
Long highway links capital of Chensi and Szechwan
China opens a 500 mile mountain crossing highway connecting the capital of Chensi to Szechwan. The route traverses multiple mountain chains and provides a major transportation corridor through western provinces. The project marks a significant improvement in regional trade and access.
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China
Chensi
Szechwan
London to Edinburgh Trains Feature In-Seat Phonographs
Train service from London to Edinburgh now includes phonographs in cars playing records that describe points of interest along the route for passengers. The new audio program aims to enhance the journey by guiding travelers through the scenery and notable stops.
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London
Edinburgh
Globe Ownership Change Signals New Liberal Leader
Toronto Globe changes hands to C George McCullagh and William Henry Wright with 60 percent of shares bought from William Gladstone Jaffray who retires after 92 years with the paper. McCullagh becomes fifth president and publisher at age 31 promising continuation of historic independent liberal traditions.
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Toronto Globe
Canada
C. George McCullagh
William Henry Wright
William Gladstone Jaffray
Globe
Mr. McCullagh
London
Telephone Overtakes Telegraph in Train Dispatching
The Association of American Railroads reports by Jan 1 1936 the telephone covered 63.53 percent of train orders on 148 799 miles while telegraph served 92 466 miles. Telegraph use rose in 1920 to 134 667 miles. The telephone enables direct quick communication with dispatchers aiding emergencies. Also noted is an automobile fuel efficiency drop from 18 mpg at 30 mph to 12 13 mpg at 60 mph.
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Association of American Railroads
Association
Modern appliances cut work week for women by 28 hours
The article estimates that the modern woman now works about 67 hours weekly, an reduction of 28 hours compared with 30 years ago, due to electric appliance use.
Perhaps a woman's worst weakness is her husband
A terse fragment notes a sentiment about marriage and fault, reflecting a skeptical view of spousal influence. The line hints at domestic tension or social commentary without detailing specific events or individuals.
Italian Rule In Ethiopia supporter predicts future outcome
Dr. Thomas A. Lambie, ex Toronto, led Ethiopian Red Cross and told New York observers nobody will return Ethiopia to Emperor Haile Selassie. He argued Ethiopia is not yet fully occupied but Italian rule is preferable to chaos where life has little value and bands loot and murder.
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Thomas A. Lambie
Toronto
Ethiopian Red Cross
New York
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Sunday School Lesson November on Obedience and Love
This devotional text outlines Romans lessons including obeying authorities, loving one another as fulfilling the law, and temperance. It cites Romans 13 1 14 and Romans 15 3 8 10, with editor notes on conduct, conscience, and the return of Christ. The message urges honest living, avoidance of self indulgence, and a Christian standard of conduct.
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Moffatt
Jesus
Luther
Paul
Pauls
East African Dinosaur Reveals Giant Giraffe-like Form
A mil lion years old East African dinosaur measured about 30 feet in length with a neck extending 19 feet. Researchers describe it as a tall herbivore resembling a giraffe, offering clues to early sauropod evolution.
Grapefruit Popularity Outpacing Oranges in North America
In North America people eat about seven grapefruits for every 100 oranges. Bulgarian rail traffic remains strong, rising versus the previous year.
Naval aging and mail volume in wartime Britain
The report notes average ages of capital ships: 18 years in Britain and America, 22 in France, 20 in Germany. It also estimates about 7 billion letters and 150 million parcels delivered in Great Britain in the year.
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Great Britain
Entomologist Says Termites Less Severe But Noticed More
A government entomologist notes termites are not more destructive than other wood-destroying pests in the United States, yet public alertness to the damage they cause has increased.
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United States
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Phillips
Magnesia
Quebec
Fisher
Cape Breton
Dalhousie University
Ray Brown
Canadian Press Ottawa Bureau
National Employment Commission
Ernest Lapointe
Red Cross
Buckingham
Bulgaria
Childrenscolds
Brooke
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
By Brooke
Christies Biscuits
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
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