World Happenings Briefly Told
A roundup of international notes reports 72 railway freight cars of Christmas trees shipped from Vancouver Island to the United States. Canada to host 31 nations for the Pacific science congress in 1933. St Nicholas celebrated in Italy on the anniversary of his death. A Portuguese navigator Pedro Vasquez de la Monter a has been credited with discovering North America in 1452. Norwich cattle show awards include two firsts and a second for three-year-old red polled heifers. A Ukrainian settler plans a tannery and shoe factory in Alberta. Canada’s Supreme Court rules the railway crossing fund cannot fund non eliminating works. Alberta considers a moratorium style measure to aid farmer debtors. Japan rejects an international concili ation commission proposal at Geneva over Manchuria talks.
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Vancouver Island
United States
Russia
China
Japan
Canada
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Italy
North American
Pedro Vasquez de la Montera
Norwich
England
Alberta
G. W. Sikevich
Winnipeg
Board of Railway Commissioners
Supreme Court of Canada
Great Britain
Geneva
Manchuria
Senator Smith Pushes Temporary Gold Suspension
United States Senator Ellison Smith of South Carolina favors a temporary suspension of the gold standard to cheapen the dollar and raise commodity prices. He cites cotton in Liverpool at 11 cents a pound, arguing the exchange would reduce it to about five cents in the U.S. and help farmers and industry.
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United. States
Ellison Smith
South Carolina
United States
Liverpool
Smith
Most Beautiful Words Named By Funk Poet Publisher
Wilfred J. Funk lists ten words he deems most beautiful in meaning and sound after sifting thousands. They are Dawn Hush Lullaby Murmuring Tranquil Mist Luminous Chimes Golden Melody. He says long vowels and soft consonants give them a smooth flow.
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Wilfred J. Funk
New York
Lsts
Afr
Funk
Spanish cabinet critics defend authors as leaders
Proponents of Spain's new republican cabinet argue half its members are authors and cite Blasco Ibanez and his political work to show authors can be practical. They note that leaders like Premier MacDonald of England Mussolini Lenin Trotsky and others were journalists before rising to power.
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Spain
Blasco Ibanez
MacDonald
England
Mussolini
Lenin
Trotsky
Side Lilac For Fishermen
Fishermen in 1928 earned 134000 dollars from selling 2344000 pounds of fish scales to paint makers for use in pearl essence paint. Beavers have laid water stretches of woods near Mande in Norway.
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Mande
Norway
New Uniforms Redefine British Army Attire in War
The Dominion notes a London war office display of easier wearing uniforms for Britain’s army. The cap is a soft wide brim hat without a chin strap, rollable and pocket portable. The jacket is loose fitting with an open neck and pouch pockets. Gun metal buttons replace polished brass. The style resembles Boy Scout or hiker gear more than traditional regiments.
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Dominion
London
War Office
His Majesty's
Life Of Sir John Seely A Daring Life Ends In Birthday Note
Major-General Sir John Seely former Secretary of War and Under Secretary for Air celebrated his 64th birthday. The longtime soldier is noted for hairbreadth escapes including a 200 foot cliff fall a rifle at 15 yards and a plane escape after a patrol tank exploded at 4000 feet. His personal adventures book is described as exciting reading.
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John Seely
Air
Smoke Watchers Face Decline In Britain’s Odd Job
Britain’s smoke watchers, one of the strangest occupations, monitor soot levels by peering through mica glass at power stations and factories. When smoke is detected, boilers are throttled. Now scientists have a device that sounds a warning bell if smoke grows too heavy, endangering the eight hour shifts of attendants who work day and night in all weather.
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Britain
Overtime British pullets set egg records in 1931 32 trials
Reports from the 1931-32 egg laying trials show higher averages and top scores. In Milford Surrey 3,300 pullets averaged over 185 eggs for 48 weeks, four birds laid over 300 eggs, with the best 318 and 314 quality. An accidental golf incident produced six eggs in rapid succession from a hen mid play.
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Milford
Surrey
Amsterdam Aquarium Lights Save Herring School
The Amsterdam aquarium, famed for housing a school of herring, solved nightly rock collisions that killed fish by installing a night lamp. Officials report the light prevents self harm and improves survival rates.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Amsterdam Aquarium
Wireless Set Quip Reveals Couple’s Rift
A playful exchange between a pair highlights a strained relationship as she accuses him of valuing the old wireless set over her. He retorts that he faces less interference from the device, underscoring a humorous clash over attention.
Radio campaign of election year hurt voters instead of winning
A survey by Editor and Publisher found the concentrated radio blitz in the final weeks of the presidential race did not win votes. The sole effect was driving people to the polls with greater earache.
Classroom exchange on Noahs boat lighting ends in pun
A child asks about the illumination aboard Noahs ark and the teacher references the idea of lights. The exchange becomes a lighthearted pun as the boy responds with a simple quip.
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Noah
Sunday School Lesson With John 3 16 Theme
The lesson centers on John 3 16 stating God loved the world and sent His only Son so believers gain eternal life Luke 271-20 is noted as the lesson text with devotional reading from Isaiah 9 6 7 and related reflections on salvation and faith.
Birth of Jesus at Bethlehem and the shepherds story
The passage recounts Caesar’s census sending Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem where Jesus is born and laid in a manger. An angel proclaims the birth to shepherds near Bethlehem, announcing a savior Christ the Lord. The scene ends with the heavenly chorus and a message of joy in giving.
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Jesus
Bethlehem
Caesar
Palestine
David
Mary
Joseph
Nazareth
Galilee
Christ the Lord
Christ
God
Recipes For This Week Betty W Barclay Cake Cookies
Betty W Barclay shares a cookie recipe yielding about 213 dozen cookies. The method uses 248 cups special cake flour sifted with baking powder and nutmeg, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon rind and cream. After creaming, add flour gradually, roll thin, cut shapes, sugar-dredge, bake at 425 F for about seven minutes.
Pumpkin Custard From a Vintage Recipe Card
A vintage recipe outlines pumpkin custard using pumpkin, milk, vanilla junket, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix spices with pumpkin then add milk, heat to lukewarm, dissolve junket, stir briefly, pour into glasses, and chill until firm. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Vine Hard On Tires Calif uses funds to curb puncture vine
Vine Hard On Tires California spends 150000 dollars yearly to eradicate a creeping vine labeled puncture vine. The plant poses a danger to motorists by sending sharp spines through tires when crossing roads, prompting state action to remove it.
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California
Glasgow pupils to pay for books unless poor
Glasgow public school pupils must buy their own books unless financially unable. A sub committee proposed free provision for all next year, but the town council rejected the plan.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Saskatchewan relief commission lays farm placement rules
The Saskatchewan relief commission accepts full responsibility only upon placement of single girls fit for farm work. Until placement, municipalities bear charges for food and shelter, with up to 40 cents per day paid to organizations like YWCA or relief committees. Ottawa seeks clarification on placing single unemployed girls in city homes under the government scheme.
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Saskatchewan Relief Commission
Ottawa
Relief Commission
C. B. Daniel
Commission
Y.W.C.A
Morse Code Romance Fades as Teleprinter Reigns
Wireless telephony replaces Morse in the British post office system though the public still cherishes the code. Early Morse words were What hath God Wrought sent in 1844 from Washington to Baltimore. Distress signals evolved from CQD to the spoken Mayday in modern air travel.
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Morse
Washington
Baltimore
Samuel Morse
No Premium On Gold In Vancouver Bank Exchange
A U S citizen presents bills silver dollars and five dollar gold pieces at a Vancouver bank. He gets 19 cents premium on bills, eight cents on silver, and nothing on gold. The banker explains Canadian law bars exporting gold, and notes he pays five Canadian dollars for a five dollar Canadian piece while American gold holds no extra value for the bank. He is required to leave the gold in Canada pending licensing.
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United States
Vancouver
Canada
Watch Returned By Thief Accusing Ticks Of Guilt
A German thief who kept a watch for thirty years sent it to the police with a note. He claimed the ticking haunted him and that he took the timepiece from a sleeping man’s bedside table. He hoped the robbed man would be glad to see it returned.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
Difference Between Talk And Conversations In Listening Dynamics
The distinction lies in audience presence. A talk centers on the speaker delivering a message to listeners who receive it. A conversation involves mutual exchange where others actively listen, respond, and contribute, shaping the dialogue’s direction and flow.
Elk population counts at Elk Island Park Alberta
Elk Island National Park in Alberta hosts about 700 elk and 1,000 buffalo. The park also supports 550 moose and over 200 deer, reflecting a diverse wildlife census within the reserve boundaries.
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Elk Island National Park
Alberta
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Winnipes Newspaper Union
Tajo
Ruth Rogers
France
James J. Walker
Betty Compton
Broadway
Cape d’Antibes
Little Tommy
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Poar
Mont Jolie
Store
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Wolfe
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Betty W Barclay
Saskatchewan
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