World Happenings Briefly Told
An obituary notes Max von Schillings age 65 and his long standing influence in German music. Reports mention Australia sending large shiploads of gold to London and rising profits for the South Manchuria Railway under Japanese occupation. Ontario officials plan an official study of Western provinces accounting and auditing. Cape Breton hosts Lady Bessborough welcomed during a first visit. British export of motor cars doubles in value over last year. Brantford wheat from 1833 crop sells at 75 cents a bushel, up from 40. China reports floods famine heat and plagues. Robert Brooks Harris, 74, founder of the Hamilton Herald, dies. Miss Anna Blair Thornton marries Dr. Winston F Harrison. Britain seeks Canadian west cattle for Churchill livestock shipment. Unemployment relief in British Columbia falls from 129,000 to 100,000. further declines anticipated but cautious about late year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Manchuria
Cluer
Beuiah
Ontario
Bessborough
Cape Bretoe
Great Britain
Brantford
China
Robert Brooks Harris
Hamilton Herald
J. M. Harris
Harris
British Columbia
Jasper National Park A Region of Superb Mountain Grandeur
Jasper National Park incepted twenty five years ago as a national park and largest Canadian reservation. It offers immense distances high waterfalls deep canyons and green valleys with pine forests and emerald uplands. The region is an animal paradise with many wild creatures and pristine lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper National Park
Canada
Age Is No Handicap Woman Heads Philadelphia Brewery
Sixty two year old Mrs Jacob Hornung directs production at her Philadelphia brewery after her husband’s death eight years ago. She runs near beer operations and now with real beer business thrives, arriving daily at seven to oversee workers. Her age is disputed by friends yet she claims to feel sixteen and remains active at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hornung
Philadelphia
Not Much Change Away Back in 1665
Abraham Cowley of England wrote about gold fueling family strife and civil wars. The passage notes how the old world has changed in its troubles, with a cautionary tone on wealth and discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Cowley
England
Birth of Cunard Line Shaped Transatlantic Travel
The Cunard Line founded the first regular steamship service to America, with the Britannia sailing from Liverpool to Halifax and Boston on July 4, 1840, inaugurating wide public interest and a race for speed across the Atlantic. Sir Samuel Cunard, Halifax-born, built a shipping empire later knighted for Crimea War service, with Cunard vessels influencing empire crises and marine innovation.
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Cunard Line
Atlantic
America
Cunard
Halifax
New York
Britannia
Liverpool
Boston
Lilue
Samuel Cunard
Sir Samuel Cunard
Nova Scotia
West Indies
Crimast
London
Maritimes
Acadia
Columbia
Persia
Scotia
Etruria
Berengaria
Making Youths Sea Minded in Nazi Propaganda
Chancellor Adolf Hitler aims to shape younger Germans as sea minded alongside Dr. Josef Goebbels. He promotes the navy through frequent propaganda, edging toward a future anchored on naval strength and maritime prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Kalser
Josef Goebbels
Advertising Campaign For Empire Goods In Canada
The Ottawa agreement encourages promoting United Kingdom and Empire products in Canada. Britain plans a parallel advertising drive in the United States to ensure full benefits. Horseshoes are listed as a government contract essential item in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Britain
Ottawa
Unis
United Kingdom
Empire
Life In South Africa Refreshments Disturb Day To Ontario Move
G H Christian from Pretoria describes the daily routine in South Africa with tea and coffee meetings shaping mornings, late-morning coffee, lunch, late afternoon tea, and evening refreshments. He explains differences between Canadian and South African life as his family adapts to Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Christian
Pretoria
South Africa
Ontario
Desserts From Betty Barclay Raspberry Gelatin Treat
Betty Barclay offers a no bake raspberry dessert recipe. Bloom gelatin in milk, heat remaining milk to dissolve sugar, chill. Whip cream with crushed raspberries, fold into gelatin mix, then add beaten egg whites. Freeze two to three hours and serve with vanilla snaps.
Young mood dress pattern with smart fabric details
The copy describes navy blue crinkly crepe silk fashion with a carrot red overplaid blue wrap, wrapped pedige, and an interesting skirt. Grey crepe jumper with a gingham guimpe offers Style No. 905 in sizes 44, 13, 15 and 17 years. Materials and cost details included.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A Winnipeg notice from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 275 McDermot Ave describes pattern ordering details. Pattern number information and contact references include MBB. Lee as a name associated with the order process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Toasties Candy from Toasties Cereal Mix
Recipe shows how to make a molasses and corn syrup candy using Toasties cereal. Ingredients include 13 cup molasses, cup light corn syrup, vinegar, salt, butter, and Toasties. Cook to a hard ball, add butter, pour over cereal, shape into 1-inch balls, and roll in coconut if desired. Yield about 36 pieces.
Sunday School Lesson on Ruth in August 6
The lesson outlines Naomi and her family in Moab during a famine, Naomi's return to Bethlehem, and Ruth Her steadfast devotion. It contrasts Orpah's choice with Ruth's vow, citing cultural contexts and guiding reflections on kindness, loyalty, and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
Moab
Bethlehem
Elimelech
Or- Pah
Ruth
Orpah
Jehovah
Mons
Hughanda
Regan
Cordelia
James Moffatt
Drilling Commences On Dirt Hills Gas Project In Saskatchewan
Highwood Sar- Lee Oils Limited of Calgary advances natural gas drilling in the Dirt Hills area, securing 14 000 acres about 30 miles south of Moose Jaw and 50 miles southwest of Regina. First well awarded to Sheldon Burden of Canada Limited. operations started and ready to reach 4000 feet. Seismographic surveys and geological work support a potential gas supply for Regina and Moose Jaw by fall. President A W Dingman leads the firm with strong finances and gas pioneer heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highwood Sar- Lee Oils Limited
Calgary
Moose Jaw
Re- Lise
Sheldon Burden of Canada Limited
Regina
Geophysical Service Corporation of
Dallas
Texas
Nordon Company
Twin River
Highwood Sarcee Rolls
A. W. Dingman
Turner Valley
Iwell
Japan Needs Markets More Than Territory
The article argues Japan’s population growth and limited land area create a need for industrialization and foreign markets. It notes Japan’s population surpassing Germany on a smaller land area, compares birth and death rates, and asserts emigration won’t solve the issue. It concludes Japan requires good will and trade with China more than territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Germany
Russia
Nippon
Riding Mountain Park Opens as Canada’s Natural Playground
The Ottawa Journal reports the opening of Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba near Neepawa adding 1 148 square miles to Canada’s national park system. It joins 18 parks totaling over 11 500 000 acres and offers elk moose deer black bear and beaver along with golf tennis swimming boating and forest trails for visitors seeking open spaces and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ride Fog Mountain National Park
Manitoba
Neepawa
Dominion
Canada
Riding Mountain Park
Winnipeg
Banff
Jasper
Ottawa Journal
Dirigible Graf Zeppelin to fly New York via South America in October
Dr. Hugo Eckener indicated negotiations for a Graf Zeppelin flight to New York via Friedrichshafen and Pernambuco are ongoing with plans for a passenger and mail service. The airship has completed 320 flights, carrying 8,200 passengers and significant mail and freight, including several trips to the Americas this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South America
Hugo Eckener
Eckener
New _York
Friedrichshafen
Pernambuco
North
Tragedy Of the Desert In California Well Quest
Stephen Carevich a 50 year old Redondo Beach California businessman died from thirst after his car broke down on a desert road to Niland. Temperatures hit 110 to 115 degrees as he crawled five miles before collapsing while three companions reached the water well after a fierce struggle. The report notes the arduous drilling task required by hand to bore a tiny hole, with a diameter of 064 of an inch taking two weeks of nonstop work.
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Stephen Carevich
Redondo Beach
California
Carevich
Niland
Java Holds Densest Farmland Record in the World
A report notes Java as the world’s most densely farmed land area. It highlights high agricultural pressure, intensive crops, and limited remaining undeveloped space on the island. Local planners consider sustainable farming methods to balance output with conservation.
Victoria era mail box installed in Shenfield post office
A Shenfield post office received a new mail box after an appeal to authorities. Inspectors found the letters V.R. on the box, signaling it was manufactured during Queen Victoria's era as part of a modernization push.
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Shenfield
England
V.R
Queen Victoria
What Sickness Costs Canada
It estimates direct illness costs Canada at 311 million dollars annually with nine tenths borne by individuals. Future earnings lost to premature illness and death add about 1 billion, bringing total costs to roughly 1.311 billion dollars each year. It notes money is a poor man’s friend in facing these costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Thirteenth Paris Agricultural Implement Show Set
The thirteenth Balon de la Machine Agricole, known as the Paris agricultural implement show, will be held in the French capital next January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Canadian Ocean Line Supports Honeymoon Travel Plan
Thomas Cree, Passenger manager, said Canadian National Steamships offered a ten percent fare cut for newlyweds. The reduction applies to couples sailing within a week of their wedding and remains in effect for a year, following Mussolini’s earlier Italian airways discount.
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Mussolini
Canadian National Steamships
Canada
Thomas Cree
Campaign to wipe out slums aims five year target
The Minister of Health launches a five year drive to abolish slums in England and Wales while Scotland progresses a three year program showing great success. Scotland has outstripped England and Wales in slum clearance.
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England and
Wales
Minister of Health
Scotland
Department of Health
England and Wales
New Appointment of Col Beeman Over Military District 11
Col W G Beeman of the Royal Canadian Artillery, formerly director of military operations and intelligence at defense headquarters, is appointed district officer commanding Military District No 11 at Victoria British Columbia, succeeding Brigadier J Sutherland Brown who resigned. France expects a bumper grape top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Beeman
Royal Canadian Artillery
Defence Headquarters
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Max von Schillings
Australia
Federal
Department of Finance
Edgar N. Rhodes
C.N.R
Rhodes
Himselz
Betty Barclay
Ays Vox
Roth Be
Secreeees Mbb
Lee
John
James Buckharo
Saskatchewan
Natural Gas
Dirigible
Graf Zeppelin
Java
Idea
France
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