World Happenings Briefly Told
Robert Stoane Gourlay 81, Toronto piano maker and long time businessman, died in this eastern city. Charles W Lindsay Montreal bus headman and philanthropist named honorary life member of Montreal Kiwanis Club, a distinction shared only by the Prince of Wales. Major General D C Ormond penitentiaries report under way after riots at Portsmouth. About 40 percent of this year’s wheat in northern Calgary to Red Deer remains unthreshed due to early winter. stock still on hand. Disabled Veterans Association Vancouver passes resolution to restore pension relief under $30 monthly. Victor Smith 19 year old South African flyer plans a solo England to Cape Town flight in two and a half days after recent London flight. New Zealand will have no Rhodes scholars sent to Oxford this year. J Graham Oates Isle of Man motorcyclist ends 12,000 mile Canada coast to coast ride in Montreal before returning home. Turner Valley gas field pressure drops. Alberta gas conservation board studies reduction to prolong life. Premier Herriott and Soviet Ambassador Dovgalevsky sign Franco Russian non aggression pact, first such treaty Russia signs with a great power.
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Robert Stoane Gourlay
Toronto
Charles W. Lindsay
Montreal
Dominion
Disabled Veterans’ Association
Vancouver
England
Cape Town
Victor Smith
London
New Zealand
Oxford
Canada
J. Graham Oates
Isle of Man
Frugal Tastes of British Peers Revealed by Caterer
Caterer R C Vaughan, who has served the House of Lords for twelve years, says the frugal tastes of hereditary peers favor sausages and mash, cottage pie, or stews at 35c. Tea dominates meals in the House, with a large pot of tea, toast and butter, cress, jams, and cake costing 24c. Vaughan notes King George's simple tastes, Alfonso's gourmandise, and the Kaiser’s finicky palate.
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R. C. Vaughan
House of Lords
Vaughan
George
Alfonso
Synthetic Ivory Billiard Balls Shown At Leipzig Fair
Synthetic ivory billiard balls demonstrated at the Leipzig fair claim superior accuracy and durability. Produced with mathematical precision, they promise better play and fracture resistance compared with traditional natural ivory spheres.
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Leipzig
Splendid Gift to Plymouth Settlement by Lord and Lady Astor
Lord and Lady Astor donate the Virginia House Settlement to Plymouth city. Founded years ago, the social center sits near old slum property near Katherine of Aragon’s first English night spot. The campus includes a large hall, classrooms, gym, kitchens, library, plus a new nursery with rocking horses and dolls houses serving about 50 children each night.
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Lord
Lady Astor
New City
Plymouth
Virginia House
Lord Astor
Katherine of Aragon
Henry VII
Looe St
Opening New Trade Route Halifax to Egypt Ceylon and Java
The Department of Trade and Commerce with a group of steamship lines plans a monthly service linking Halifax with Egypt Ceylon British Malaya and Java in the Netherlands East Indies to boost direct trade between Canada and Far East portions of the British Empire.
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Canada
Far East
Netherlands East Indies
Department of Trade and Commerce
Java
Atlantic Seaboard
Halifax
Egypt
Ceylon
British Malaya
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and Biblical References
Sunday School lesson centers on 1 Corinthians 10 31 Do all to the glory of God. Includes Leviticus 23 39 48 Nehemiah 8 9 18 Zechariah 8 5 Matthew 11 16 19 Mark 6 30 32 1 Corinthians 10 23 33 and devotional reading Philippians 4 4 9.
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Nehemiah
Zechariah
Northward sleep remedy claims cure insomnia
A French physician proposes that sleeping with the head to the north and feet to the south enhances rest. He argues magnetic currents flow north to south through the body, aiding sleep and next day calm, while cross currents cause nervousness and fatigue. Separately, Japan leads in American motorcycle purchases.
British Police Backed by Law and Majesty of Duty
The text contrasts British policing with other countries, noting arrests are safeguarded by clear law and few loopholes. It emphasizes the officer embodies the majesty of the law and rarely carries a weapon. It also mentions seven sons of Moulay Ismail, Moroccan emperor 1672 to 1727, took the title of emperor.
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Moulay Ismail
Morocco
Saskatchewan Tuberculosis Sanatoriums Emphasize Prevention
The Saskatchewan Anti Tuberculosis League operates three sanatoriums in the province, noting 750 patients under treatment and that Christmas Seals funding reduced deaths in 1931. The report cites lower municipal levies, rising per diem costs, and the need for ongoing public donations to fund prevention, examinations, and education across Saskatchewan.
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Saskatchewan Anti- Tuberculosis League
Fort San
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Canada
Anti-Tuberculosis League
A Time Of Great Gladness And Rest In Scripture
The article reflects on Nehemiah 8 10 17 stressing joy as strength and the duty to bring joy to others. It cites McFadyen Meyer Henry and Jowett and describes the holy day marked by new moon trumpets and Law reading. It also recounts Jesus guiding the disciples to rest after a taxing mission near the Sea of Galilee and Bethsaida.
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Nehemiah
J. BE. McFadyen
Ezra
F. B. Meyer
Matthew Henry
J. H. Jowett
Chocolate Macaroons By Betty Barclay
Recipe notes list ingredients sugar salt egg whites coconut unsweetened chocolate and vanilla. Whisk sugar and salt then fold into stiff egg whites. Add coconut melted chocolate and vanilla. Drop by teaspoon onto greased sheet and bake at 275 F for 20 minutes yields about 24 macarons.
Sweet Potato Pone Quick Bake Instructions
Sweet potatoes mashed with butter and brown sugar are placed in a buttered pudding dish. Crumbled ginger snaps are mixed with softened butter and spread on top. A hot water pour covers the potatoes. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes yields six portions.
Needles and Pins Shipments Rise to UK Worth Over Quarter Million
The last five months saw needles and pins worth 262430 dollars sent to the United Kingdom, up from 150184 dollars in the same period last year. Likely nearly all items were pins.
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United Kingdom
Background taking shape for World Grain Show in Regina
The World Grain Show building in Regina is forming a striking background for grain and grass displays from around the world. Red pillars are topped by grain friezes, ceilings feature plant designs, and a mural of Canadian industries graces the space. Exhibits are divided into country and state stalls, with a replica of the E. P. Ranch at High River planned in one corner. The work proceeds quickly before cold weather halts progress, with a central canopied area reserved for champions across classes.
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Regina
E. P. Ranch
High River
Emergency air hubs planned from Cape to Cairo route
New airports and emergency fields will be built along the Cape of Good Hope to Cairo air corridor. Facilities are planned every 30 miles in Southern Rhodesia and at about 50 mile intervals between the Transvaal border and Tanganyika.
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Cape of Good Hope
Cairo
Egypt
Southern
Rhodesia
Transvaal
Tanganyika
Auntie Up-To-Date Damp Inn Adventure Quip
A young man recounts a weekend motoring misadventure to his elderly aunt. He recalls a damp incident and jokes the -er-pin may have punctured a tire, prompting her sharp reply about the tire. The exchange showcases light humor and family banter.
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Turner Valley
Alberta Gas Conservation Board
Herriott
Dovgalevsky
Soviet
Russia
Songwriters Club
Canada Music Publishing CO
Selkirk Ave
Winnipeg
Adies
National Manufacturing Co. Dept
W. ON
Points
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Ruth Rogers
Canadien “National Railwaye
Quebec
Gaspé
Lower St. Lawrence
Japan
Dimity
Saskatoon Sanatorium
Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Capernaum
Betty Barclay
McDermot Ave
Appleford Paper Products, Ltd
Hamilton
Ontario
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