World Happenings Briefly Told From Far and Wide
A miscellany of brief items notes a license grant for a 100-watt radio station in Middlechurch Manitoba to James Fich Queen and Sons Ltd of Winnipeg. It reports a Canadian doctor joining the British College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, northern settlement movement affecting Prince Albert district, and polar exploration starts from New Zealand aboard the Wyatt Earp. Also listed are a 160-year-old viol from France heard in Flin Flon, a Jugoslav immigrant owner, a death from a heart attack linked to a government ID decision, a German finance bulletin remark by Hjalmar Schacht, Canadian data kept for war depots, a House of Commons explanation by Captain A Duff-Cooper, and the Royal Scot train returning on a Beaudesdale voyage with vast miles of sea and rail travel.
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Middlechurch
Man
James Fich
Lincoln Ellsworth
Pornt Balchen
United States
New Zealand
Wyatt Earp
Antarctic
France
Flin Fion
Manitoba
John Varadi
Canada
Germany
Hjalmar Schacht
Reichabank
Dala
War Office
A. Duff-Cooper
House of Commons
Britain
London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Ailments Of Old Sol Astronomer In New Cycle
Dr Albert J Newlin of Ricard Memorial Observatory Santa Clara University explains sunspot cycles. He warns that cycles bring distorted radio reception disrupted telephone telegraph service and cooler global temperatures. He notes sunspot activity resembles large volcanic boils and drives magnetic disturbances.
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Santa Clara
California
Albert J. Newlin
Ricard Memorial Observatory
Santa Clara University
Newlin
Earth
Newlin Addin
Emperors of Japan Venerated in Long Dynastic History
Japanese historians assert the imperial line began in 660 BC after ages of heavenly rule. Emperors have long held supreme power and are revered by their subjects, with the dynasty described as the oldest reigning line in history.
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Japan
Is a Chemical Inulin Mentioned in Trade Tariff Debate
The text cites a chemical substance linked to tariff discussions in Britain and notes Toronto scientists backing Prof Robert Robinson. It mentions potential tariff hikes from 10 to 3315 percent and references Winnipeg sources. A jokey aside about Venus de Milo appears among unrelated chatter.
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Connaught
Britain
Toronto
Robert Robinson
Doukhobor Troubles Linked to Internal Dispute
The annual report of Col. J. H. McMallin, BC provincial police commissioner, notes no direct Doukhobor involvement in late outrages after Peter Veregin’s departure. It suggests the uproar, nude parades, and fires stem from internal controversy within the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood rather than external leadership.
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Columbia
Universi Brotherhood
J. H. McMallin
B.C
Peter Veregin
Christan Community of Universal Brotherhood
Amusing Royal Visit At Pontypridd Hospital
During the Duke of Gloucester’s tour of South Wales coal towns he met 30 patients at Pontypridd Hospital including nine year old Teddy Seward whose birthday matched the Prince of Wales. Teddy had been discharged but nurses admitted him again so he could see the Duke before bedtime.
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Duke of Gloucester
Pontypridd
Rhonda
South Wales
Teddy Seward
Teddy
Prince of Wales
Duke
Up-to-the-minute blouse pattern with high neck design
Ruth Rogers describes a coral-pink crepe satin blouse pattern designed for sizes 16 through 42 bust, featuring a high neckline and shoulders with a fitted waist and decorative button trim. Style No. 478 uses self fabric corded tied neckline and soft padding, Paris fashion influence, pattern price 20 cents, coin preferred.
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Paris
Brown Betty Apple Dessert with Grape Nuts
Recipe instructions describe layering sliced apples with cinnamon sugar butter, baking covered then uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes total. Directions include creaming butter with brown sugar, folding in flour salt and grape nuts, and spreading on top before baking. Notes compare suet for bird feeding and offer a proverb on independence and harmony.
Educationalists Clash Over Education At Detroit Conference
Prominent Canadian and United States educators gathered in Detroit for a deep conference. Dr Burgess Johnson of Syracuse University argued against arithmetics in the curriculum, calling mathematics a form of sin. Dr Stephen Leacock of McGill University contended that modern graduates are damaged by education and that study is often not pursued for its own sake.
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Canada
United States
Detroit
Burgess Johnson
Syracuse University
National Council of Teachers of English
Stephen Leacock
McGill University
Montreal
Land tax bill shocks England's disillusioned man
J Moore of Wandsworth, seeking value for land bought by his wife’s grandmother near Melbourne fifty five years ago, receives a Melbourne town clerk estimate of £20 with a £13 15s land tax bill for 55 years. A separate Edinburgh survey notes children ignore crime depictions in films. A Cuban presidential decree creates a flamingo sanctuary in the north. Chicago World's Fair features twenty commercial orchid species.
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England
Manuo J. Moore
Wandsworth
Melbourne
Australia
Moore
Sunday School Lesson December 17
Devotional study on Paul’s appeal to Caesar and his two-year preaching in Rome. The text recounts Paul calling Jews, sharing his experience, and defending the Messiah’s kingdom. It contrasts Jewish expectations with spiritual dominion and notes ongoing questions of justice and public accountability in society.
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Christ Jesus
Paul
Rome
Jerusalem
Lberty
Caesar
Israel
Chaina
Jackie the
Jesus
Edward Laird Mills
Illiteracy in America Cited by President Roosevelt Aide
Col L M H Howe secretary to President Roosevelt cites 4,000,000 adults in the United States who cannot read or write and another 8,000,000 with limited knowledge making 12,000,000 illiterates, more than Canada's population, while noting pride as a twin of conceit and cousin to selfishness.
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Col. L. McH. Howe
Roosevelt
United States
Canada
London Doctor Claims Needle Therapy Cures Flu
A Harley Street doctor in London predicts needle therapy can cure influenza in minutes. He uses needles, often gold or silver, targeting nerves to relieve symptoms like headaches dizziness and coughs. He argues flu is a nervous disorder and hopes the method will be globally accepted as the sole cure.
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London
Harley Street
P. Ferreyrodes
Soviet Debts Highlight Roosevelt Recognition Debate
Among reasons for recognizing the Soviet, debt issues loom large. Russia has repudiated vast sums owed to France and Britain, and owes the United States about 283 million. Goering linked German living standards to Russia paying bills, underscoring tensions in postwar diplomacy.
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Roosevelt
U.S
France
Britain
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Goering
United States
Washington
Brandon Sun
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Tattary
Ruth Rogers
IRS
Tata
Save the
Tobacco Company of Canada
Betty Barclayy
Brown Betty
Bill
Edinburgh
Scotland
Cuba
The
Dream
N. OU
Aary
Iden Ee
St Mereck
Crea
Dussett
Vogue
Pride
London Chamber of Commerce
Lord Londonderry
Air
Imperial Air Mail
Pearl River
China
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