World Happenings Briefly Told
Eight Russian army officers were killed in an airplane crash near Alabino west of Moscow. Edmonton land sales for the first quarter exceed last year by fifteen thousand dollars. Prime Minister Bennett warned in Parliament he does not expect to hold the Finance Ministry next session. Air mail contracts expiring July 15 have been extended to August 15. Lindbergh has permission to operate a transmitter aboard his airplane for a projected flight to Japan. Dundee jute factories are producing a million sugar sacks for government order due December. A proposal to organize self contained labor camps in northern Canada was approved by the Canadian Legion in Hamilton. Lieut General Arthur G. Wauchope named high commissioner in Palestine succeeding Sir John Chancellor. Manitoba orders appoint Beresford as assistant director of surveys and Alfred Bedford Howell as chief game guardian.
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Alabino
Moscow
Edmonton
Charles A. Lindbergh
Radio Commission
Japan
Dundee
Scotland
Canada
Hamilton
Canadian Legion
Arthur G. Wauchope
Palestine
John Chancellor
H. E. Beresford
Manitoba
Alfred Bedford Howell
Hydroelectric Plants Rise in Holy Land Regions
Strange News From Holy Land reports the first hydro electric plant on the River Jordan south of the Sea of Galilee will soon operate. With 32 000 horsepower it will power Jaffa Haifa Nazareth and Beersheba while British plants will serve Jerusalem and Bethlehem and Lebanon’s streams are set to produce 51000 horsepower.
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Holy Land
Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Biblical
Jaffa
Haifa
Nazareth
Beersheba
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Lebanon
Barley History and Canadian Parks Overview
Barley is the hardiest cereal grown across wide climates. It dates to ancient times as food and has diversified uses. In the Dominion, barley ranks third in acreage and total yield, second in average yield per acre. The aim of Canada’s National Parks is to preserve wild scenic wealth and primeval landscapes.
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National Parks of Canada
French style pinafore pattern for young girls
A quaint description promotes a Pinafore frock for 2 to 6 year olds with bloomers, linen collar and cuffs, and a bow sash. It notes an old fashioned calico base, soft gathered skirt, and simple sewing. Materials listed include sprigged dimity, dotted batiste, floral wool challis, gingham checks, striped percale, and wool jersey. Pattern price is 25 cents.
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Dimity
Batiste
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipeg pattern order notice lists pattern number name and size fields. Address shown at 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg. The itemized card format guides readers to supply pattern number name and size for request or purchase.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and References
The lesson centers on faithfulness unto death promising the crown of life. It cites Revelation 2 10 and Acts 7 54 to 84 11 19 21 26 9 11 plus 1 Peter 4 12 19 and devotional reading from 1 Peter 1 3 9. It frames devotion around enduring trial and seeking steadfast faith.
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Peter
The First Christian Martyr Stephen and Early Church
A devotional study on Stephen's martyrdom in Acts, detailing his serene faith amid mob violence, Jesus’s heavenly vision, and forgiveness. It traces Paul’s involvement, ensuing persecution in Jerusalem, the spread of believers beyond the city, and the shift from apostolic to broader gospel preaching as scattered Christians evangelize in villages and towns.
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Stephen
Christ
Jerusalem
Paul
Saul
Judas
Samaria
Jesus
Simpson
Trader Moberley Linked To Early West History Dies At 96
H J Moberley known as Trader Moberley and author of When Fur Was King died at 96 after a brief illness. He served the Hudson's Bay Company from 1854 to 1894, retiring as factor at Ile a la Crosse Post. Born in Barrie Ontario, he toured Havana and St. Petersburg with Lloyds before joining HBC. He helped open Jasper House and Fort McMurray, led transports at Portage la Loche, and aided Earl of Southesk's hunting party in 1859.
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H. J. Moberley
Moberley
Sir George Simpson
Ile A la Crosse
Barrie
Ontario
Mr. Moberley
Hudson's Bay Company
Lloyds
Havana
Cuba
St. Petersburg
Russia
Norway House
Rowland
Edmonton
Rocky Mountain Post
Jasper House
Fort Vermillion
Peace River
Fort McMurray
Portage la Loche
Earl of Southesk
Earl
Canada
Tre A la Crosse
Stanley Mission
Churchill
Saskatchewan
Recipes For This Week Serves 1
A simple three step dairy based beverage recipe combines 6 tablespoons milk 1/4 cup cold water 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Beat thoroughly then stir in lemon juice and top with grated nutmeg before serving in a large glass.
Chicken and Noodle Crunch Salad Recipe Card
This recipe combines diced cold chicken with celery onions and crushed pineapple. Sauté celery and onions in butter then fold in chicken pineapple and season with sugar salt and pepper. Heat through and serve over fried noodles.
Manitoba Gold Province Likely To Replace Yukon As Fourth Producer
Manitoba gold output for the first four months of 1931 reached 385,928 ounces worth 739,540 dollars, projecting a rate above two million dollars annually and hinting that Manitoba may overtake Yukon as Canada’s fourth producer. In contrast, Yukon produced 23,189 ounces valued at 479,359 dollars in all of 1930. The article also notes more than 8,000 dollars was raised in a single Edinburgh day for the Scottish lifeboat fund.
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Manitoba
Yukon
Canada
Empire State Building How It Housed City In NY
The Empire State Building in New York is a vast steel and brick structure reaching 86 storeys. About 25,000 people live or work there fueled by 58 passenger lifts and three express lift types. Some lifts reach 15 miles per hour and transfers occur at the nearest stopping floor. Escalators, nearly a hundred, handle final journeys, with six goods lifts in near constant use.
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Empire State Building
New York
Plane To Locate Minerals In Saskatchewan Survey
The seroplane will be used by Professor J. B. Mawdsley of the University of Saskatchewan to locate and chart mineral resources in Northern Saskatchewan. Investigations will target areas of schist and green stone with favorable metallic mineral prospects. In catfish families the father fish assumes care of the young.
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J. B. Mawdsley
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Alberta to receive settlement funds from school lands case
The Dominion issues a three year debenture for 9,564,569 dollars at five percent to Alberta, payable semi annually, representing accumulated principal from school lands sales since 1905. Transfers of Natural Resources shift control to the province, with funds now in provincial hands. Premier Brownlee and Provincial Treasurer Reid call the settlement highly advantageous.
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Alberta
R. G. Reid
Ottawa
Dominion
Brownlee
Reid
Circle time joke about day length in summer
A classroom exchange features a teacher asking why days are longer in summer and a student replying the sun shines longer. The teacher probes further and the student answers that nights are shorter, illustrating a humorous chain of reasoning about daylight hours.
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Tommy
Cob Web and Argentina Baseball Popular This Year
Cob webs origin traces to spider name while baseball gains popularity in Argentina this year. The report links folklore with sport trends, noting growing fan interest and regional uptake across cities and clubs.
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Argentina
Causes of the world depression blamed on human errors
The author argues the depression arose from human mistakes by governments and people over time. Recovery requires correcting public and private conduct, not clinging to dogmatic theories, to avoid repeating past misfortunes.
Communicating With Planets Tesla Seeks Interplanetary Power Link
Nicola Tesla in a birthday interview claims a method to transmit thousands of horsepower of energy between planets, envisaging interplanetary communication. He says humanity nears a period of greater wonders due to refined observation and perception.
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Nicola Tesla
Scotland population falls for first time in census
Scotland’s preliminary census shows a population drop from 4,882,000 in 1921 to 4,842,000, the first official decrease, with migration listed as the cause. Gaelic speakers total 137,000, about 7,000 of whom cannot speak English. Elliptical refrigerating plants are planned for Italy.
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Scotland
Italy
Portable X ray device for on scene injury assessment
A portable X ray designed to let a physician assess a patient’s injury extent immediately after an accident. The unit is carried to the scene in the ambulance for rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.
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London
England
Bennett
Post Office Department
Buen Humor
Madrid
TafNoy
By Annette
Trader Moberley
West
Betty Barclay
Hong Kong
Edinburgh
Scottish Lifeboat Fund
Annie
Lad
Studdy
Ome
Alans
Annie M
Sie
Funds For
Brooder
Chantler & Chantler Limited
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
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