World Happenings Briefly Told
A Canada no official Scout contingent will attend the 1933 world Scout Jamboree in Hungary. The Japanese budget totals 2 239 000 000 yen, the largest in history. Unclaimed bank balances in Canada total 1 860 196 75 dollars. The St Lawrence waterway treaty construction receives a favorable U S Senate sub committee report. A new arsenic colloidal solution shows promise in treating bone sarcoma. There is no move to establish a national wheat marketing board.
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United Kingdom
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Godollo
Hungary
Dominion Scout
A. D. Blaauboer
Amsterdam
Holland
Winnipeg
House of Common
E. N. Rhodes
Canadian Medical Association Journal
St. Lawrence Waterway
United States Senate Foreign Relations
Improvement In Indian Home Life On Canadian Prairie
The Department of Indian Affairs notes housing growth among Prairie Provinces Indians. New dwellings bring light ventilation and healthier environments for children. Homeowners pursue gardens, poultry, occasional pigs, milking, and butter making to augment livelihoods.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Largest European railway engine leaves Manchester for Russia
A 280 ton engine capable of pulling 2500 tons, built at Gorton Works by Beyer, Peacock and Co., departs for Russia. A booking clerk and a traveling villager remark on the journey and the need to change trains to reach York.
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York
Europe
Gorton Works
Manchester
Messrs. Beyer, Peacock and Co., Ltd
Russia
Elk Threat to Okanagan Orchard Crops Sparks Elk Management
In British Columbia the growing elk population in the Okanagan, descendants of 25 released seven years ago, threatens orchard crops. Officials trap the animals in large corrals, moving those captured to the wilds east of Princeton. More than 400 elk now roam the area, prompting authorities to pursue a broad removal plan before spring.
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British Columbia
Okanagan
Okanagan Country
Princeton
New Brain Tumor Operation in London Hospital
A new technique for delicate brain surgery enabled the removal of a tumor in a London Hospital patient, a school teacher at risk of blindness. Five doctors led by Dr H W L Davis used diathermic current to reach the tumor and heal surrounding tissue as the procedure progressed, and the patient is recovering with regained sight.
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London Hospital
H. W. L. Davis
Itinerant Salesmen Declared Harmful to Local Towns
A Kiwanis Magazine piece argues house-to-house itinerant salesmen from outside towns undercut local stores. It warns such spending drains municipal funds for services and infrastructure and urges supporting hometown professionals and industries to keep money circulating locally.
Prune Muffins From Week's Recipe Start
Prunes are boiled then pitted and chopped. An egg is beaten with sugar shortening and milk, mixed with flour baking powder and salt. Prunes folded in, batter heated to mix, poured into greased muffin pans, and baked about 25 minutes at 425 degrees.
Fried Macaroni Slices Breakfast Recipe
A basic fried macaroni dish yields four servings. Cook elbow macaroni until tender, mix with eggs milk and salt, press into a greased mold, bake at 350 degrees for one hour, cool slice and fry to golden brown. Serve with crisp bacon or ham for breakfast.
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and Scripture
The Sunday school lesson centers on II Timothy 1 12b with the golden text I know Him whom I have believed and am persuaded He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day Devotional readings include Isaiah 12 1 6 and lesson references Mark 4 35 5 20.
A Great Storm and a Great Calm Sermon Reflections
In a Sunday message, the preacher explores Jesus calming the sea with the word Peace be still and notes the disciples' fear and lack of faith. The piece discusses resting after labor and contrasts human weariness with Christ's example of relaxing and trusting in divine power. A letter from Colin H Burnell of Oakville Manitoba proposes a Collective Produce Clearing Association to boost western Canada's economy with a currency tied to farm goods and a 4 percent discount for farmers, urging business leaders to adopt a plan to restore activity.
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Jesus
R. C. Gillie
Sea of Galilee
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Clearing House
Collective Produce Clearing Association
Germany
United States
Winnipeg
Irving Fisher
Yale
Colin H. Burnell
Oakville
Man
Books Children Like What books are most popular among children
Teachers in Greater London surveyed about 1,000 boys and as many girls to gauge reading tastes. Results in Teachers World show boys favor story and amusing books, while girls prefer story, amusing, and plays. Combined ownership totals indicate boys averaged 11 books and girls 14 each.
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Greater London
Peddlers Sell Scarves Under Loyalist Arches in Belfast
Two Indian peddlers entering Belfast advertised rayon scarves. They wore orange lilies in buttonholes as they walked past loyalist arches and raised hats. In a short time they sold their entire stock of orange and purple scarves.
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India
Belfast
Ireland
Oil Found in Austria Resembles Texas Geology
Oil discovery reported in Austria with a geological formation described as resembling one in Texas. The finding highlights potential energy prospects and prompts further surveying by local and regional authorities. No immediate development details provided.
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Austria
Texas
Policemen to use call boxes for meals in Glasgow
In Glasgow Scotland call boxes may be established for police to order their meals. The plan aims to streamline officers’ dining arrangements and improve efficiency during shifts.
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Glasgow
Scotland
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Ae Ae
Natonal Wheat Marketing Board
R. B. Bennett
House of Commons
Hamiltoni
W. N. UL
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tefong
Ruth Rogers
McDermot Ave
Kiwanis Magazine
Betty Barclay
Bastering
Harry Webb Farrington
Christ
Baffin Island
Hudson Straits
Arctic Circle
Childrens
Yicks oRu
London
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydian
Pinkham
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