World Happenings Briefly Told From Far and Near
Prof Joseph Coke reports Ontario minton department data shows Tranavaal gold output around 220 900 000 pounds currency a new record. King and Queen of Belgium visit Tutankhamen tomb with Howard Carter and King Albert. Kiangsu China 8 million peasants face starvation. Government icebreaker Mikula makes progress opening Montreal passage. Prince of Wales plans Canada U S visit after returning from Africa in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Coke
Ontario
Board of Trade
New Zealand
Sydney
Australia
Kiangsu
South China
Mikula
Montreal
Bolivia Asked to Represent at Regina World Grain Show 1932
Bolivia acknowledged an invitation to be officially represented at the World Grain Exhibition and Congress in Regina in 1932. It has not officially decided to take part but consideration of formal representation is urged. Considerable encouragement is being given to grain growers to exhibit at Regina and the World Grain Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Regina
Republic
Sugar beet test areas chosen by development board in Manitoba
Five areas for beet growing tests in Manitoba were selected by the industrial development board. Farmers in these zones are to be approached and planting arrangements made. Bigham of the Grand Forks Branch and Yamd of the American Sugar Beet Company are to be invited to visit Manitoba for final selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Special Industrial Development Board
Messrs
Bigham
Grand Forks
Yamd
American
Return of Byrd expedition prompts gratitude and reflection
A New York Times staff writer notes the Byrd Antarctic expedition's return home after a rough year living ashore without comforts. The piece contrasts modern civility with the hardships endured, urging appreciation for food, water, and shelter as miraculous elements of daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Foursell
Gwen
New York Times
Patterned Moulded Silhouette for Smart Women Fashion
A moulded silhouette in almond green tailored for sports wear appeals to smart women. Style No suggests double breasted bodice with inverted skirt plaits to add height. Available in bust sizes 16 18 36 38 40 42 with violet grey navy rust blue fabrics. pattern price 25 cents.
Saskatchewan Faces Cancer Threat With New Commission
Saskatchewan moves to form a permanent Cancer Commission after legislative approval. The act funds early diagnostic clinics, radium procurement, and a University of Saskatchewan emulation for radium gas seeds, with costs estimated at 105 000 to 115 000 dollars and charges kept affordable for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
F. D. Munroe
Canada
Munroe
University of Saskatchewan
Alberta
Cancer Commission
Dominion adopts complete revision of British Columbia fishing rules
A Dominion order in council key changes the BC fishery regulations. The Fisheries Branch notes provincial regulation is a federal responsibility under the constitution. Gypsy dialogue and a stray line from an unrelated ventriloquist act are included in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Fisheries Branch
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement warns of indigestion anxiety and stomach trouble from fear and worry. It claims Carter's Little Liver Pills aid digestion cleanse bowels and relieve distress, urging readers to request a 25 cent package from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Water waste and steam savings in public utilities and trains
New York levies a two dollar fine per leaking tap and claims millions of gallons saved. Indiana University researcher Dr Foley estimates 2,434,026 tons of coal used yearly to generate steam for locomotive whistles and suggests a high pitched note could save over a million pounds annually. Cinders thrown away still retain up to seventy percent of heat value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foley
Indiana University
United States
Recipes For This Week Court Bouillon
A historical note describes making court bouillon with 2 cups cold water 3 carrot slices 1 onion slice 1 parsley sprig 2 tablespoons lemon juice a bay leaf 4 peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt plus fish head and bones. Simmer thirty minutes until reduced to one cup and use as a sauce base or to flavor fish cooking water and soup foundations.
Marshmallow Whip Dessert Card
Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water then add cold water or fruit juice. Beat until slightly thickened, fold in finely cut marshmallows, and chill. Pile into sherbet glasses or mold and chill until firm. Serves 6.
Deny Yourself Take Up Your Cross Follow Me
Sunday lesson centers on Matthew 16 24 and the call to discipleship. It emphasizes Jesus must go to Jerusalem to suffer and die, framing this as obedience to the Father and love for humanity, with followers urged to deny themselves and bear their cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Jesus
Jerusalem
Alexander Maclaren
Israel
Christ
Alfred Edersheim
Peter
Byrd Says Antarctic Lands Belong To World Not US
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd stated in an interview he would not claim the new Antarctic lands for the United States. He declared the discovery belongs to the world as much as to his country. The piece also notes a joke about Brown’s money and mentions an Austrian sound film ad automat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Evelyn Byrd
United States
Antarctic
Horror of the Sea Stonefish Threat Behind Barrier Reef
A contributor praises Australia's Barrier Reef yet warns of the stonefish lurking in its coral gardens. The venomous spikes cause excruciating pain and death, illustrated by 1915 case of Dr. J L Wassell who died after stepping on the creature in Queensland. Indigenous lore already feared the fish, making wax models to teach caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nephune
Oo Land
Australia
Barrier Reef
Coral Gardens
J. L. Wassell
Queensland
Kile
Judged by Their Work and Wide World Facts
A doctor who studies nervous diseases cites patients who zig zag as a sign of weak purpose and restless temperament. The piece notes twelve British ships lost in Q3 1929 versus 45 foreign vessels and states the Earth’s average orbital speed is 18.52 miles per second or about 70 000 miles per hour.
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
Prince of Wales
Yones
Arank
Ireland
America
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Minard
Cinestun
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annehetto Worthington
Winnipeg
McDermott Ave
Www
L Mmeo
Portage
Canadian National Railways
Edmonton
B.C. Fishing Regulations
Gypsy
Walter
Betty Barclay
Law OF the Cross
Brown
Austria
Saga
England
Brooder
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!