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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1934

Page

4

Winged remark and varied events reported in brief

The notice lists multiple items: Cannania’s greetings to the Prince of Wales on his birthday. Henry Lanaon Boyle dies in a Yorkshire crash ten minutes after takeoff. Dr Wao Boyd leaves Winnipeg for a Stanford post in August. wheat harvest forecasts for 1933 and 1934 by the International Institute of Agriculture. Rt Rev Ernest Barnes urges Britain to disarm. Rotary International holds its Detroit convention with 10 000 Rotarians from 684 nations. Nowak Kazimierz arrives in Cape Town after a bicycle journey from Warsaw across Europe and Africa.

Wao Boyd Manitoba Medical College Stanford University California Winnipeg International Institute of Agriculture Ernest William Barnes Birmingham London Great Britain Detroit Rotary International Nowak Kazimierz Warsaw

Confucius Poems Labeled Lottery Tickets Dismissed

Judge Lacroix dismissed thirteen actions against Montreal Chinese accused of running lotteries. Police testified buyers paid for slips bearing Chinese characters claiming a drawing would occur. A Chinese scholar identified the fragments as Confucius poems, and the judge ruled a lottery requires a ticket a prize and a drawing.

Confucius Lacroix Montreal Alps Charles Coderre

Clock that runs seven minutes fast in Gorlitz

A Silesian clock in Gorlitz has run seven minutes fast for 650 years. In 1953 conspirators planned to murder councillors at noon but one thief set the clock seven minutes fast, causing the would be assassins to arrive early and be arrested by the watch. The clock remains seven minutes fast in memory of the councillors' escape.

Gorlitz Silesian

Speed flying era moves past speed records says Capt Frank Hawks

Capt Frank Hawks visits Detroit and says he is through breaking speed records. He notes speed flying is circus stuff now and that safe flying is the real job for air pilots. Hawks has been in China with an American aircraft company and in Detroit on a delivery of a new aerodynamic automobile.

Frank Haws Detroit Hawks China

Java: One of the world’s most populous regions

Java is among the densest populated areas with about 40 million people living in under 86 000 square miles.

Java

Scientists Prepare High Altitude Cosmic Ray Experiments

Dr Jovee Stearns and colleagues from Denver and Canada plan experiments atop Mount Evans to study cosmic rays, while Dr Robert Millikan will operate near Pike’s Peak as part of a competing program. The work involves mounting equipment at extreme elevations to observe subatomic particles.

Colosde Mountain Pewka Wea Devel Enesemma Tate Jovee Stearns Denver R D. Bennett Maraachugtts Institute of Technology Dani Rowman McDonald College Canada Evans Denver Frouttain Park Robert A

Trained Engineers Needed Says Oddie at Mines Graduation

Former Senator Tasker L. Oddie tells the 1934 Colorado School of Mines graduates that world competition in metal production grows keener. He warns success hinges on technical progress and improved treatment methods.

United States Tasker L. Oddie Nevada Colorado School of Mines

Sleeveless Sports Frock Adopts Fresh, Youthful Style

A new lightweight sleeveless sports dress offers a refreshing, youthful look for active wear or spectators. The pattern discusses fabrics in white linen with lipstick red belts, pastels, stripes, and vivid Mexican colors, with size guidance and a price of 20 stamps.

How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union

Pattern ordering note lists Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 3 McDermot Ave Winnipeg with Pattern No Bie eo Name.

Winnipeg Newspaper Union McDermot Ave Winnipeg

Assisting Nature, A Man’s View On Balance And Progress

A column arguing humans should actively assist nature rather than harm it. The author cites animal breeding, crops, and horticulture, asserting God granted man dominion and the brains to develop irises, roses, wheat, and fruit varieties. He warns against claiming balance is upset by beneficial management and urges partnership with God in shaping the world.

United States Plymouth Rocks Canada Charles Saunders Ottawa America Ida M. Thomas

Little Journeys In Science on Ice Ages and Lakes

The article explains ice age science noting four global ice ages and their lasting impacts. It describes how Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes formed from melting ice caps and the landscape shaped by ancient ice.

Niagara Falls Great Lakes Plains Niagara Fells

Hemlock Not Poisonous Says Historian Note

A historical note explains that hemlock itself is not poisonous and distinguishes it from the plant that bears the name poison. It cites a Socrated era claim and notes that the toxic properties allegedly come from a plant similar to the wild carrot with toxins in root stem leaves and seeds.

Woman's Intuition Outshines Man's Knowledge, Says Study

A new analysis highlights the value of intuition in decision making, noting women often rely on rapid pattern recognition and context cues. Researchers caution that both intuition and knowledge play important roles in complex choices.

Azariah’s Counsel Guides Asa to Loyal Reform in Judah

The Prophet Azariah warns King Asa and Judah that God remains with the faithful and will forsake the unfaithful. Asa leads reforms removing idols, destroying heathen rites, and restoring worship, amid earlier royal missteps and temple precincts. The lesson emphasizes reliance on God and steadfast obedience.

Azariah Oded Asa Judah Zerah Benjamin Jehovah Matthew Henry David Solomon Azariah the Son Ephraim Maacah Astarte Jerusalem Widron

Summer Lemonade by Betty Barclay

Lemonade recipe uses six lemons one cup sugar and cups cold water. Extract juice dissolve sugar in juice then add water and serve over crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice. Dissolving sugar first is the real knack of lemonade making.

Corn Flake Pastry Method and Byrd South Pole Fundraising

A recipe outlines making corn flake pastry with butter sugar and crumbs pressed into a mold. A second fact notes about 14 000 people contributing to Admiral Byrd's South Pole expedition funding.

Admiral Byrd South Pole

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United Kingdom Merch Cumeri Thomas Colorado Roosevelt Prince of Wales Earl of Besaborough Henry Lanaon Boyle Herbery Yorkshire N. OU School of Mines TSN By Roth Rogers Jack Miner Gordon HL Guest, M.A Betty Barclay
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