World Happenings Briefly Told
William J Locke famed British novelist dies in Paris at 67 after a long illness. Hon W J Major to represent Manitoba at the millennial celebration in Iceland. Canada weighs pensions for the blind. Poland accepts invitation to send official to Regina 1932 exposition. World population tops 2,000,000,000 per ISI. Parachute jump record at Roosevelt Field with 26 landing safely from 2,500 feet. Bernard Pelly British Consul honored in Seattle for 30 years service. Saskatchewan Pool Elevators handle 87.2 percent of province grain this crop year. Max Valier German rocket pioneer dies from accident. neck injury from recoil motor.
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William J. Locke
Paris
W. J. Major
Manitoba
Iceland
Warsaw
Poland
Regina
International Statistical Institute
Roosevelt Field
N.Y
Seattle
Bernard Pelly
E. G. Cable
Portland
Saskatchewan Pool Elevators, Limited
Max Valer
Walter
Uniform Codes For Pilots Across The Canadian Border
Officials from the United States and Canada met in Washington to pursue a uniform traffic code for air travel. Aimed at harmonizing direction signals and radio navigation aids, the agreement would standardize communications for flights crossing the border as air routes link US and Canadian airways. The move follows increasing cross border routine flying and seeks enhanced safety through coordinated systems.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Two Elderly Ladies See Airplane Bremen At Grand Central
Two elderly women arrived at New York Grand Central Terminal and witnessed the Bremen airplane on the balcony. It was their first close view of aviation, and they compared its design to a bird, speaking in wonder.
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New York Grand Central Terminal
One-Piece Frock for Girls Pattern No. 3269
Pattern No. 3269 offers a tailored wool crepe frock with a kilted plaited flounce and pique collar for ages 8 to 14. It features inset pockets, a normal waist belt, and adapts to season fabrics like tweed, jersey knits, and creped chine. Pattern price 25 cents. fill in size at Pattern Department.
New Use For Wheat Aims At Egg Pool Markets
The Agriculture Department reports farmers are using grain for poultry feed to market eggs. An Alberta farmer with a light crop found feeding wheat to his flock and selling eggs yielded about five dollars per bushel in effective returns. A western farmer with 150 birds supported his family, averaging about $200 monthly from egg income.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Patterns to order from Winnipeg Union address listed
The Winnipeg Pattern order notice lists the address at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. It states Canada has 151 maps created by the topographical survey since 1917 and the project cost $960,890. Manitoba is the largest surveyed area at 98 247 square miles. Revenue from map sales since 1924 is $16,590.
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Canada
Accord House of Commons
Manitoba
Bermuda Grants Preference on Agriculture and Fish
A telegram to the prime minister from Hon R Black Speaker of Bermuda's Legislative Assembly states Bermuda has granted a preference to Canada on agricultural produce and on fish. The note emphasizes improved trade terms and regional cooperation between Bermuda and Canada.
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Canada
Bermuda
R. Black
Legislative Assembly of
Bermudas
Plans to Encourage Western Canadian Community Progress
Canadian railways announced plans for five year competitions in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba among rural municipalities of European origin. Prizes of 1000 500 and 250 yearly per province will fund local progress in agriculture education health and welfare with judges from three prominent citizens. Dr W J Black said the program seeks to promote citizenship by leveraging Canada’s institutions and community effort.
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Canada
Canadian Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
Montreal
W. J. Black
Departments of Agriculture and Colonization
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Departments of Agriculture
Black
Prairie Provinces
London's Privilege of Upright Maces and Swords
The City of London holds a historic privilege from 1354 allowing its maces and swords to be carried upright. While other corporations tilt their regalia, City maces remain upright and its swords are typically borne as a sovereignty emblem, akin to the State sword before the King.
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City of
London
City Man and Office Boy Exchange Quick Tailor Pause
A city man says his tailor will arrive in half an hour. The office boy asks if XY should ask him to wait. The man replies sharply that they will not wait, implying he is leaving for a reason and not delaying the tailor’s arrival.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Aid Digestion After Meals
Belching sour stomach and fear of heart trouble are described as symptoms. Carter's Little Liver Pills are advertised to neutralize acid, relieve gas, and cleanse stomach, liver, and bowels after meals. A 25 cent package is recommended with urgency.
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Carter
Tomato Relish Recipe From Historic Weekly Instructions
A vintage canning guide details making tomato relish using 3 cups cooked tomatoes and lemon plus 644 cups sugar and pectin. The method instructs scalding peeling crushing tomatoes, boiling, adding juice and rind, boiling with sugar, then adding pectin. Parraffin seals the jars and yields about 9 eight ounce glasses with optional spice notes for meat pairing.
Rolled Orange Wafers Recipe and Artist Label Idea
Recipe notes butter sugar orange rind soda water and orange juice mixed with flour baked thin then rolled while hot into squares. A painter envisions beauty and could design labels for flower seed packets. London winters bring heavy rains leaving some wood pavement streets impassable.
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London
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and Scripture
The card presents a devotional note on the parable of the talents. It cites Matthew 25 21 as the golden text and references Matthew 25 14 46 along with a devotional reading from Psalm 40 1 8. The emphasis is on faithfulness and service aligned with Christian teaching.
Parable of the Talents as Kingdom Duty and Judgment
The passage interprets Jesus parable of the talents as God’s property entrusted to beings. Five and two talents yield increases while one hides it. The faithful are rewarded with greater responsibilities. the slothful are condemned. Includes scriptural citations and a quote from a bishop.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
Christ
A. B. Bruce
Planning R-102 dirigible for trans Atlantic service
The design team plans a giant airship named R-102 for regular trans Atlantic service, joining R-100 and R-101. It would be larger, faster, and more economical than its predecessors, with plans reportedly in the hands of designers as Britain considers building a similar airship.
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Britain
Reclamation Plan for The Pas Lands Spawns Debate
The Pas Manitoba faces a plan to reclaim 1,096 square miles of land. Officials outline the project scope and potential environmental and community impacts, with local stakeholders urged to weigh in on the proposed reclamation prior to consent.
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Pas
Manitoba
Ships of 24 nationalities pass through the Panama Cans last year
Ships from 24 nationalities carried their goods through the Panama Canal last year, reflecting diverse maritime traffic and global trade activity with numerous cargoes moving via the canal system.
Confederation Fast Train Inaugurated by Canadian National
The Confederation fast train begins westbound service from Winnipeg to Vancouver on May 18, offering up to three and a half hours total time savings on the Toronto to Vancouver route. It connects Toronto with the new International Limited from Montreal, cutting Montreal Vancouver travel by 13 hours when paired with the Lim ited. The schedule lists daily departures from Toronto at 9 30 p.m. and Winnipeg arrivals at 8 15 a.m. the next day, with eastbound timing from Vancouver to Toronto completing in 1 35 p.m. to 7 20 a.m. the next morning.
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Toronto
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Canadian National Railways
Confederation
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Fast International Limited
Montreal
Jasper
French ministers seek Regina 1932 world exhibit details
Officials of the Regina world exhibition were asked to send information about the 1932 event to over 100 prominent French residents. Among those named are deputy ministers of France, indicating high political interest in the exposition.
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Regina
France
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D. G. McKenzie
Kae
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annebelle Worthington
McDermot Ave
Canadian National Railway
England
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Wellington ST. W
Toronto, Ont
Brooder
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