World Happenings Briefly Told
The keel of Japan s second ultra modern aircraft carrier the Chiyoda has been laid at Kure Chancellor Hitler felicitated King George VII on the British monarch s first birthday anniversary Belgium Czechoslovakia and Floumania joined war debtors defaulting on US installments During July August and September 199533 foreign passengers were landed in the UK an increase of over 30000 St Stephens theatre in South Africa to be sold for poverty Dictator Metaxas Greece informs Italy s consul in Addis Ababa recognizing Ethiopian sovereignty Britain proposes separation of the League covenant from Versailles Montreal sales tax validity challenged by Imperial Tobacco in Superior Court Royal Canadian Mint to continue using dies bearing King George V 1936 Great demand for reading material in Russia, Maisky tells London club.
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Japan
Kure
Hitler
George VII
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Floumania
United States
United Kingdom
St. Stephen's
South Africa
John Metaxas
Greece
Addis Ababa
Italy
Ethiopia
Great Britain
League of Nation
Committee
Montreal
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada
Royal Canadian Mint
George V
Britain plans food stockpiles in idle coal mines
A new Food Defence Plans Department led by Henry Leon French explores storing a year’s worth of essential foods in idle coal mines. Refrigerated silos and CO2 preservation methods would back up shipments with large inland silos, river purification, and expanded home canning to secure meat, fish, grains, potatoes, onions, cheese, and butter if external supplies halt.
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Britain
Food Defence Plans Department
Henry Leon French
Feld
United Kingdom
The Christmas Story and Its Human Heart
A reflection on how the Christmas tale feels universal and human across cultures and ages. The speaker notes its mystery and divine incarnation, urging readers to open their hearts to the unseen great at Christmas. Condensed from Old Things New by Hugh T. Kerr.
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Lfe
World
China
Japan
Persia
Arabia
Africa
America
Joseph
Mary
Christ
Bethlehem
Hugh T. Kerr
Christmas customs around the world described by Janet Garrick
The Cape Argus correspondent notes Christmas traditions differ by country. Sweden and Holland celebrate earlier. Scotland and Hungary mark the day quietly. In Scandinavia marzipan pigs signify Christmas, while Germany uses communal and individual miniature trees with gift arrangements around them.
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The
Empire
Turkey
Janet Garrick
Cape Argus
Sweden
Holland
Scotland
Hungary
Spain
Pete
Scandinavia
Germany
Interesting Wedding In France Of Mile Claire du Soulier And James Manion
The marriage was celebrated in France of Mile. Claire du Soulier daughter of Vicompte and Vicomptesse du Soulier to James P. Manion attache at the Canadian Legation in Paris. The groom is son of Hon. R. J. Manon former Canadian minister of railways and canals. Witnesses included Baronne Alain de Montesquieu and Vicomte de Toul ge et Treanna for the bride and Hop Philippe Roy the Canadian minister and Col Barre the commercial attache for the groom.
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France
Mile
Claire du Soulier
Vicompte
Vicomptesse du Soulier
James P. Manion
Paris
Mr. Manion
R. J. Manon
Baronne Alain de Montesquieu
Vicomte de Toulge Et Treanna
Hop. Philippe Roy
Col Barre
French Origin of Christmas Cards Cited in Notes
Notes discuss how Christmas cards originated from French New Year cards and share details on mistletoe’s global presence. It notes oak trees in America and Normandy Britanny apple trees hosting mistletoe, describes large beeswax candles costing $25, and recalls the boars head centerpiece in medieval Christmas dinners.
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America
Normandy
Brittany
Stamp department faces quota after Edward VII abdication
Two hours after Edward VII abdicated, rush orders hit the Philatelic division for the two-cent jubilee stamp with the Duke of York. A 40,000 stamp order would have exhausted supply, so distribution was strictly limited to five per customer. Monarch portrait orientation on stamps and coins shifts with successor reign, an academic issue for George VI following George V.
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Edward VII
Duke of York
George V
Edward VIII
George VI
Scraping an Acquaintance Origin Tale
The Emperor Hadrian met a poverty struck former comrade at a bath. He gave him gifts, inspiring veterans to scrape themselves with tiles. Hadrian later warned them that they would not scrape acquaintance with him, explaining the saying origin.
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Hadrian
Christian Science Monitor
Law Czechoslovak smoking ban for drivers upheld
Colonel Harold Fowler cited a Czechoslovak law with severe penalties prohibiting smoking while actually operating an automobile. He warned drivers on a New York Police Department radio safety broadcast that smoking can distract a driver and risk injury or death to themselves and passengers.
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Harold Fowler
New York Police Department
Czechoslovakia
Blood Flow Rate and Pacific Salmon Value
Blood is said to pass through the veins and arteries at the rate of 621 feet a minute. Pacific salmon are the most valuable fish in the western hemisphere.
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Western Hemisphere
Envy-Worthy Frock Pattern 4194 by Anne Adams
A slimming flattery frock pattern 4194 by Anne Adams offers a yoke-panel, novelty sleeves, deep slash-topped collar, and free action pleats for a gala look. Sizes 34 to 48. fabric options include soft wool crepe. Instructions included. send 20 cents for pattern plus size name and address to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Thia Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Belgian King Hosts 46 Miners After Mons Pit Disaster
King Leopold of Belgium received 46 miners as honored guests at the palace in the Room of Mirrors. The miners helped rescue comrades after the La Bouverie pit explosion near Mons in October, which left 80 dead. Each guest received a medal, and the group left with menus signed by the king and a collection for Queen Astrid's grave.
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Leopold
la Bouverie
Mons
Astrid
Minera
Pauls Empire Spirit in Missionary Drive
The lesson examines Paul as an imperial missionary shaping a world church. His boundless ambition, itineraries from Taurus to Lycaonia and Macedonia, and call to preach everywhere reflect a universalist faith. He founded enduring churches, pursuing unreach areas, seeking all nations for Christ and envisioning a world-wide, eternal kingdom.
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Paul
John Wesley
Jesus
Taurus
Lycaonia
Gean
Macedonia
Corinth
Italy
Rome
God
D. A. Hayes
Heavy penalties for wearing political uniforms in England bill
The anti political uniforms bill proposes fines up to 500 pounds and two years imprisonment for wearing political uniforms, organizing armed body, breaking up meetings, or carrying offensive weapons at events. Police can ban processions and route them. Salvation Army and Boy Scouts may escape if not political. Also mentions Egypt beeswax, Russian grain shipments.
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England
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Canada Keeps Sane Outlook
Canada stays moderate amid radical voices as life insurance and bank deposits anchor the economy. About 5 million policyholders hold average $1,400 coverage, while more than 4 million people hold $1.5 billion in bank deposits. The piece argues ownership tends to support progressive ballots over radical action.
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Canada
Dominion
United States
United Kingdom
The Threat Of War Dark cloud over childhood in wartime fears
Miss Muriel Lester of Kingsley House recalls a child asking if gas masks will be ready for all children and babies. The piece notes how war’s threat penetrates nursery life, turning dreams to nightmare as families fear lacking masks when gas bombs fall. Chicago Daily News.
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Muriel Lester
Kingsley House
London
Chicago
Miss Lester
Chicago Daily News
The King of England Reigns Within the Constitution
A reflective piece notes that the king’s authority comes from constitutional limits and ministerial advice. It argues the monarch remains king only while adhering to the constitution, with implied critique of those who overlook this balance. The text also includes light humor about marriage and a remark on the earth’s age seeming fresh each morning.
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England
Traffic accident rises in Russia amid Sundays abolition discussion
A concise report notes a surge in traffic accidents as debate grows over abolishing Sundays in Russia. Experts question the policy's effectiveness and warn of unintended safety risks, urging careful assessment of how weekly rest changes impact road safety.
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Russia
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