World Happenings Briefly Told
Fraulein Marga von Etzdorf lands at Haneda Tokio to complete a Berlin to Tokyo solo flight in 12 days. Proctor and Gamble of Ivorydale Ohio place order for about 750 cars of this year’s British Columbia pilchard oil with three firms. Since Panama Canal opened in 1914 tolls exceed 250 million dollars and 300 million tons pass. Sir Hall Caine, British novelist, dies at Greta Castle Isle of Man aged 78 after heart ailment. Canada’s canal investment totals 233,608,586 dollars with annual revenue of 536,727. Celery King title awarded to James Littie of St Catharines Ontario from Cincinnati reports.
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Fraulein Marga von Etzdorf
Haneda
Tokio
Berlin
British Columbia
Pilchard Oil
Messrs. Proctor and Gamble
Ivorydale
Ohio
Panama Canal
Sir Hall Caine
Greta Castle
Douglas
Isle of Man
Canada
Dominion
R. J. Manion
House of Commons
United States
James Littie
St. Catharines
Ontario
Cincinnati
Montreal Port Praised For Efficient Grain Handling
Sir Alexander Gibb, British port engineer, declared Montreal has the most efficient grain handling facilities in the world after a four hour harbour inspection. He observed grain discharge from lake steamers and railway cars, movement via mechanical unloaders and shakers, and loading into ocean liners for foreign destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Alexander Gibb
Canada July vital statistics show births 7384 deaths 3627 marriages 2748
Dominion Bureau of Statistics bulletin reports July figures for 54 Canadian cities with 7384 births 3627 deaths and 2748 marriages, compared with last July 7748 births 3628 deaths and 3174 marriages. Deaths nearly steady while births and marriages drop 13 percent. For January through July births fall 2 percent deaths 41 percent and marriages 11 percent from 1930 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Sunday School Lesson on Persecution and Blessing
Golden Text from Matthew 5 10 Blessing for those persecuted for righteousness Acts 14 Ephesians 6 10 20 Devotional reading Isaiah 50 4 9 reflects steadfast faith and spiritual armor in trials.
Paul and Barnabas at Lystra Heal Cripple and Face Rejection
In Lystra Paul heals a cripple at the marketplace, provoking a frenzy of worship and calls of divinity for Paul and Barnabas. The crowd ridicules them as gods, they deny worship, and Paul preaches to pagans. Jews from Pisidian Antioch incite further hostility.
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Paul
Lystra
Barnabas
Peter
Professor Ramsay
Christ
Lycaonia
Mercury
Jupiter
Moffatt
Antioch
Iconium
Shark Attack and Fishing Tale on Desolate Island
Captain Jimmy and General Lu recount a fishing expedition on a deserted island. A dramatic shark attack tests their courage as the narrator battles the creature with a sword while Lu clutches his prize. The scene ends with sunset and a tease of continuation.
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Jimmy
China
Japan
Cts
Lar
Hugh
Paul Survives Stoning Returns to Work in Lystrain City
After being stoned and dragged outside the city, Paul regains consciousness and rises with help from disciples. He returns to minister in Lystra and resumes his journey with Barnabas toward Derbe, healing and continuing his mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Jesus
Lystra
Barnabas
Derbe
Man jailed for stealing tombstones in Juarez cemetery
Juan Valadez was found guilty of stealing tombstones from the Juarez municipal cemetery opposite El Paso. He received a nine month jail sentence after claiming he did not know why he took them. The court remarked you can think it over during the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Valadez
Juarez
el Paso
Mexico
Valadez
Mood Lifts Profits Across Several U.S. Industries
A Commerce Department analysis notes that low national mood raises sales in tobacco products bathing suits fishing tackle and small arms despite past depressions. While steamship travel and park visits decline, some manufacturers report higher profits driven by cheaper pleasures and leisure for workers with more time and by fish and game pelts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Commerce Department
Europe
Alberta Officials Study Turner Valley Gas Waste
F. P. Fisher, a renowned Ohio oil expert, is well advanced in preliminary work for Alberta to study Turner Valley oil and gas fields. He surveys the situation to devise a definite plan to prevent wastage and to control flow from current and future wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Valley
F. P. Fisher
Ohio
Alberta
Fertilizer Output From Consolidated Mining Plant
In the first half of this year the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company produced 2500 tons of fertilizers, with most shipments directed to locations across the Prairie Provinces.
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Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Prairie Provinces
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Brown
Jones
Man
London Opinion
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Rose Lama
Brighton Avenue
Toronto
Tochia
E. Techbeum
Scottie
General Lu
Star Building
Fron
Borden
Piper
Piper William Campbell
New Westminster
B.C
Prajadhipok
Sukhodaya
Banff
London
Chuldalongkorn
Queen Victoria
Piper Campbell
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