World Happenings Briefly Told
A torpid roundup recalling wartime prime minister Lloyd George turns 72 at Bangor Walesa as he unveils a new deal plan for Britain. League of Nations notes possible Japanese fortifications on former German Pacific islands under mandate. Major W C Littleton of Calgary elected president of Alberta Military Institute. Col D W B Spry named honorary president. Montreal Star marks its 66th birthday under founder Athol Atholatan. Associated Australian Chambers press for empire trade talks to start before town pacts expire. Zionist congresses push for a Jerusalem trade commissioner. Canadian Federation in Toronto passes resolution. National Research Council urges a resource survey linked to Dominion and world demand. Government issues order abolishing all vacant posts as of February 1 in a government cleanup.
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The
League of Navns
Pacific
W. C. Littleton
Calgary
Alberta Military Institute
D. W. B. Spry
Military District 13
Birntreal Star
Lent Atholatan
Associated Australian Chambers of Commerce
Jerusalem
Canadian Federation of Zionist Societies
Toronto
National Research Council
House of Commons
Last Great Indian Council pageant in Saskatchewan
The Indians of Muskawpetung reserve presented The Last Great Indian Council a seven act pageant of Canadian history at Muskawpetung community hall nine miles north of Edenwold Saskatchewan produced by Pat Cappo with an all Indian cast. Warry Carrier created the scenery and J Anaquad directed the presentation. Edenwold chairman FOOW Unverricht noted the show offered a true phase of life in Canada.
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Great
Canada
Muskawpetung Reserve
Muskawpetung
Edenwald
Saskatchewan
Pat Cappo
Warry Carrier
J. Anaquad
FOOW
Unverricht
Edenwold
Unusual Auction Sale In Nova Scotia Municipal Court
In Benwick Nova Scotia a unique auction sale occurred in the municipal court after a plaintiff seized goods and the defendant failed to pay within the allowed time. Items sold included one set of artificial teeth and various dental pieces. The narrative notes the rare nature of the sale in the region.
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Annapolis Valley
Benwick
Nova Scotia
Courage of drought areas praised in Ottawa
Rt Rev James Bhartti and Dr Shortt spoke in Ottawa on drought areas of Western Canada. They described desolation, efforts to supply essentials, and criticisms of distribution. Premier Gardiner discussed moving people, but it was decided to keep them in place. Snowfall gives hope for a moist summer.
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Canada
Ottawa
James 5. Bhartti
Barry, Ont
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Shortt
J. G. Gardiner
Saskatchewan
Moscow underground rail first experimental train used typical methods
In the Soviet capital two years ago the first shafts for the underground railway were sunk. A giant thermometer-like graduated board showed the shaft depth, exposing which gangs were falling behind and which needed a shock brigade to spur work.
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Moscow
London Daily Telegraph
Fashion Fancies for Little Tots in Simple Washable Frocks
Trends in children’s sewing patterns show simple washable frocks with fullness at shoulders and cute sleeves. Style No 961 fits ages 2 4 and 6. fabric needs 17 yards of 1/2 inch material, plus plaiting and ribbon. Patterns 20 cents, order from Winnipeg Newspaper Union Pattern Dept. Also available Book of Fashions for 20 cents and How to Make Better Dresses for one shilling.
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Pattern Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Royal Bank of Canada Annual Meeting Highlights 1934
Morris W. Wilson lauded long service by Sir Herbert Holt at the Montreal meeting. He warned that curbs on interest rates and note issuing could shrink bank earnings and force closures in small communities. He cited improved Canadian manufacturing, exports, and farming, plus a strong gold and lumber market, while noting railway deficits and global economic tensions. General Manager S G Dobson reported deposits rising over 50 million and a resilient balance sheet, with profits adjusted for taxes and a cautious path toward 1935 growth.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Montreal
Morris W. Wilson
Herbert Holt
Wilson
Bank
Bank of Canada
Canada
Great Britain
S. G. Dabsor
Dominion
Dobson
Ife
Old Taxis Banned by Scotland Yard Scrutiny on Aging Cabs
The piece notes Scotland Yard plans special inspection for taxis older than ten years. Drivers protest, arguing cabs gain reliability with age, and visitors in London see cabs as mature after reaching their majority.
Tragedy at Four Lake: Percy Ochapaway Dies in Cold
In Canadian four lake area a 14 year old Indian mission student Percy Ochapaway and two other youths left the school for a journey on January 12. The others returned but Ochapaway’s body was found January 17 establishing a fatal incident.
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Percy Ochapaway
Four Lake
Ochapaway
Peter’s Restoration Lesson Reflects Love and Service
The Sunday School lesson on John 21 15 17 recalls Peter’s threefold confession of love after Jesus asks him to “feed my lambs” and “feed my sheep.” It contrasts Peter’s humility with earlier boast, notes the shepherding role for both mature and developing believers, and emphasizes genuine love over pride in faith.
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Peter
Jesus
Sinon
John
Metice
Rock
John Watson
Coin Toss and Brantford Honor for Cockshutt Family
The Implement and Machinery Review notes a 110 year old coin toss near New York influenced a voyage to Canada. James Cockshutt, ancestor of Colonel Harry Cockshutt, settled in Brantford Ontario and is honored as Colonel Cockshutt marks fifty years with Cockshutt Plow Company.
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Implement and Machinery Review
Great Britain
Schiller
New York
George J.T
Brantford
Ontario
Harry Cackshutt
James Cockshutt
Colonel Cockshutt
Pittsburg
U.S.A
Cockshutt
Cockshutt Plow Company
Prune Medallion Pudding From Week’s Recipes
Prune medallion pudding uses lemon or raspberry gelatin with warm water and juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon, raisins, and prune pieces. Dissolve gelatin, combine with fruit, chill until firm, fold in whipped cream, then mold and serve in slices. Serves six.
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Shires
Mead urges early introductions at New Guinea carnival
Dr Margaret Mead of the Museum of Natural History recommends early introductions to gain trust at carnivals in New Guinea. She notes that a proper welcome helps people see outsiders as friends and reduces perceived threats, shaping social contact norms.
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New Guinea
Margaret Mead
The
Museum of Natural Histor
Mead & Sideraise Utne
Vian
In Bed With Neuritis Every Winter
A woman reports three years of winter neuritis in hips and legs keeping her in bed for about three months each season. After using Kruschen Salts she claims relief began immediately, claiming the winter with no bed days. The ad asserts neuritis stems from impure blood and that Kruschen can restore normal internal function.
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D. M
What Does Your Handwriting Reveal
Editor notes readers seek personal readings on handwriting and relationships. A Winnipeg area case shows a 23 year old woman advised to end an engagement with a 36 year old man due to deceit and dishonesty signals in his writing. The piece promotes handwriting analysis as guidance and invites sending specimens to Hibbert for analysis with confidential, prompt replies.
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Ontario
United States
Ant
Mr. Hibbert
Adder
Terence Hibbert
Winnipees
Union
Winnipeg
Winkenpested From Spain In Usedan Frame For Wines
A garbled line notes a connection between Spain and usedan frame for pining wines. The sentence hints at trade or transport links and a cultural reference, but the fragmentary wording leaves key actors and outcomes unclear.
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Spain
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