Crammed Fragments Flash World Events and Local Ventures
Disjointed notes report railway cars moving from Vancouver Inland to the United States and a Japanese envoy condemning China Russia ties. Canada plans to join a Pacific science congress, while St Nicholas day is celebrated in Italy. Pedros de la Montera’s discovery claim surfaces, and a Norwich cattle show highlights prizes for polled heifers. An Alberta Ukranian settlement eyes a tannery and shoe factory as WW Sikevich speaks in Winnipeg. Canada’s railway board considers grade-crease fund contributions. Alberta debates debt relief amid January legislature session. Japan rejects a Geneva conciliatory proposal on Manchuria, defying Britain’s counsel.
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Bovedy
Cortetmes Treex
Vancouver
United States
Epokemman
China
Sret Ure
Canada
Pacific Science Congress
Nicholas
Italy
Pedro Vasquez de la Mon Lera
Norwich
England
Alberta
G. WW. Sikevich
Winnipeg
Board of Railway Commissioners
Supreme Court of Canada
Great Britain
Japan
Geneva
Manchuria
Senator Smith backs temporary gold suspension to cheapen dollar
U.S. Senator Ellison Smith of South Carolina argues for a temporary suspension of the gold standard to cheapen the dollar and raise commodity prices. He cites cotton price differences, noting Liverpool 11 cents a pound equates to about five cents in the United States after exchange. He says the move would aid farmers and industry.
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United States
Ellison Smith
South Carolina
Liverpool
Smith
New York Poet Names Ten Most Beautiful Words
Wilfred J. Funk lists ten words he deems most beautiful in English for their meaning and musical letter arrangement. Dawn Hush Lullaby Murmuring Tranquil Mist Luminous Chimes Golden Melody are featured after a thorough word shift.
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Wilfred J. Funk
New York
Mr. Funk
Spain's New Cabinet Defended by Proponents
Supporters of Spain's new Republican cabinet reject claims that half the members are writers calling authors dreamy. They cite Blasco Ibanez as proof that authors can engage in politics. They note that leaders like MacDonald Mussolini Lenin Trotsky were journalists before power.
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Spain
Blasco Ibanes
MacDonald
England
Mussolini
Lenin
Trotsky
Skie Line For Fishermen In 1928 Ocean Trade
In 1928 fishermen earned 134000 dollars from selling 2544000 pounds of fish scales for use in pearlessence paint. Beavers have affected woodlands near Mandel in Norway UV 1978.
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Mandel
Norway
The Dombakun trump sets an exotic style for wartime uniforms
A description of British Army uniforms for parades compares them to scout and hiking gear. The cap features a wide brim and no chin strap, while the jacket is loose with an open neck and gun metal buttons. The uniforms are praised as easier to wear and practical for field use.
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London
War Office
His Majesty's
Seely Celebrates Major General Han’s 64th Birthday
Former British War Secretary Sir John Seely, renowned for daring exploits, marks his 64th birthday. The narrative recounts dangerous escapes including a 200 foot cliff fall a hostile rifle at 15 yards and a plane escape from a fuel explosion at 4000 feet. His adventurous life promises gripping reading.
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Han
John Seely
Air
A Strange Occupation Smoke Watchers Decline
Britain’s unusual smoke watchers enable boiler-room control by signaling fuel cutback when soot blocks views. Imperfect boilers create smoky air and old workers stand on roofs with mica glass to signal. Now a new device warns during heavy smoke, threatening the eight hour shifts.
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Britain
Amsterdam Aquarium Solves Herring Difficulty
The Amsterdam aquarium claims to house a school of herring successfully by using a night lamp to prevent fish from bumping into rocks and harming themselves. Officials say the lamp stabilizes the nocturnal behavior and improves survival.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Amsterdam Aquarium
Wireless Set Sparks Banter Across Quiet Parlor
A brief dialogue shows a man and woman trading quips about an old wireless set. She suggests he favors the device over her, while he counters that it offers less interference than she does. The exchange hints at domestic tension with light, period-voice humor.
Eggs and feats in British poultry trials of 1931 32
The 1931 32 egg laying trials show higher averages and records. Milford Surrey reports 3 300 pullets yielding over 185 eggs per bird for 48 weeks and four pullets with a top score above 300 eggs including 318 and 314 quality considered. A golf ball incident produced six eggs in quick succession from a hen hit mid game.
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Milford
Surrey
Radio Campaign Fails to Move Voters in Election Race
A survey by Editor and Publisher finds the concentrated radio push in the final weeks of the presidential race did not win votes. The only noticeable effect was increased voter earache and longer lines at the polls.
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Polla
Noah’s Ark Lighting Question Echoes in Classroom
A classroom joke centers on a teacher asking about the boat’s illumination and a pupil replying with the punchline lights. The lighthearted exchange reflects playful teaching moments about biblical stories.
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Noah
Tommy
Birth of Jesus and Christmas Joy in Bethlehem Lesson
Overview of the Nativity story from Luke and Isaiah with Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, Jesus born in a manger, and shepherds receiving the angelic message. Emphasizes Christ as the Anointed Redeemer and the joy of giving, not just at Christmas.
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Bethlehem
Caesar
Palestine
David
Mary
Joseph
Nazareth
Galilee
Jesus
Shepherds and the Angels
Christ the Lord
Christ
Recipes For This Week by Betty Bicarcari
Betty Bicarcari shares a cookie recipe using cake flour baking powder nutmeg butter sugar eggs lemon rind and cream. The method covers sifting creaming beating and folding then baking at 425 degrees for about seven minutes yielding about 214 dozen cookies.
Pumpkin Custard From Old Recipe Notes
A vintage recipe outlines pumpkin custard using 4% pumpkin, 142 cups milk or 1 cup milk and 4% light cream, vanilla junket, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix spices with pumpkin, add dairy, warm to 119 degrees, dissolve junket, stir briefly, pour into glasses, set 10 minutes, chill, and serve with optional whipped cream.
Vine Hard On Tires California Target Puncture Vine Costs 150000
California spends 150000 a year to rid estates of puncture vine a creeping plant that damages tires by its sharp spines as it crosses roads. The pest seeks out motorists creating costly flat tires for drivers and local officials aim to remove it.
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California
Glasgow pupils face book charges after council vote
Pupils in Glasgow public schools will not receive free school books next year unless they are judged too poor to buy them. A committee had recommended supplying books to all pupils, but the town council rejected the plan.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Saskatchewan Relief Commission Allocates Farm Placement Policy
The Saskatchewan relief commission declares sole responsibility for single unemployed women placed on farms and under government schemes. It reserves payment for food and shelter up to 40 cents per day, while placement remains with municipalities until actual posting. Ottawa seeks clarification on housing single unemployed girls and potential placement with organizations like the YWCA.
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Saskatchewan Relief Cane Siot
Ottawa
Relief Commission
B. Daniel
Saskatchewan Relief Commission
Commission
W.C.A
Wireless telephony to supplant Morse code in Britain
The article notes wireless telephony overtaking Morse code in the British post office system and foreshadows its enduring romance. It recalls Morse's first message What hath God Wrought and the CQD distress call, contrasting with modern Mayday spoken by airmen via wireless voices.
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Morse
Washington
Baltimore
Samuel Morse
No Premium On Gold In Canada Bank Pays Premium On Bills And Silver
A U S citizen presented bills silver dollars and $5 gold pieces at a Vancouver bank. He received 19 cents per dollar on bills eight cents on silver and nothing on gold. The banker said gold carries no higher value than Canadian gold and that raw gold from mines is the only gold paid a premium for. He noted the customer must leave the gold as it is illegal to take gold out of Canada without government permission.
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United States
Vancouver
Canada
Thief Returns Watch After Thirty Years Guilt Letter
A German thief, haunted for three decades by a ticking timepiece taken from a sleeping man, anonymously returns the watch to police with a note hoping the owner survives. Ell Island National Park in Alberta now hosts about 700 elk 1000 buffalo 50 moose and over 200 deer.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
Ell Island National
Alberta
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