World Happenings Brefly Told
Nathan F. Gropper of Saskatoon won the prize for highest standing in second year dentistry at McGill University. Leon Trotzky shaved his beard to disguise his identity while roaming Europe. Winnipeg health officials fight a mild measles epidemic with 4665 cases reported from Jan 1 to May 12. The House of Lords backs a bill banning rodeos to protect animals from suffering. Japan seeks to influence trade deadlock with Britain over imports. Dr. Stewart Raeburn Kirk of Manitoba University dies at 35 in Winnipeg. US commerce stats show foreign liquor in bond warehouses rising to 18 million by end of March. Dust storms threaten wheat crops. Earl Vroomsen calls it a godsend if crops drop one third. Saskatchewan tuberculosis cases decline suggests near elimination in ten years. Donaki Cameron McGavin wins governor-general’s gold medal at University of Manitoba.
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Nathan F. Gropper
Saskatoon
McGill University
Leon Trotzky
Europe
Winnipeg
House of Lords
Commons
Japan
United Kingdom
London
Stewart Raeburn Kirk
University of Manitoba
St. Andrews
Scotland
United States Department of Commerce
United States
Earl Vroomsen
Wilson
Toronto
Saskatchewan
R. 8
Fergusoe
Alaska cat variety gains early recognition in Canada
Introduced into Canada in 1600, the Alaska variety of cats becomes recognized as an excellent early breed for Eastern Canada. The very early variety is recommended for Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia.
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Cananda
Alaska
Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada’s Flower and Grass Seed Output Stable in Recent Years
The total annual production of flowers and grass seeds in Canada has remained roughly the same in recent years, indicating stability in the sector. This pattern suggests steady demand and consistent farming practices across provinces, with no major shifts in cultivation areas or yields observed in the latest data.
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Canada
Six Month Garden Plan For A Canada Region
The article outlines continuous plantings of peas spinach radish cress and lettuce starting in early ground work to extend the growing season. It covers pest control with poison and burning sprays for foliage feeders and aphids with whale oil soap or other repellents, fungus control with Bordeaux mixture or sulfur, and practical tips on watering fertilizing and lawn mowing adjustments for hot weather.
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Canada
Bordeaux Dust For Pest Control In Potatoes
Bordeaux dust can replace Bordeaux spray to combat flea beetles and other insect enemies on potatoes. Dusts are sold ready mixed or prepared on site with a good mixer. Standard formula lists copper sulphate, hydrated lime, and arsenate of lime as ingredients from the Vegetable Insects Bulletin.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Brazil to destroy part of 1834 35 coffee crop
Mare Coffee Armando Vidal, president of the Brazilian National Coffee Department, estimates the 1834 35 crop at 8,000,000 bags with a carry over of 2,009,000 bags. The destroyed total reaches 77,156,000 bags to date and 5,570,000 more are planned for June 30.
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Mare
Armando Vidal
Brazilian National Coffee Department
Brazil
London Receives 2.15 Million Dollar Auto Grant Share
London city officials announce the receipt of 2,150,000 dollars as its portion of this year’s auto tax revenue. The funding will support local transportation projects and municipal programs. Local leaders vow continued efforts to prioritize infrastructure and public services.
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London
Auto. Woenses
A Charm Dress Pattern for Casual Day Wear
A model of smart simplicity describes a navy and white crepe silk print dress with crisp organdie neck. It suits matron and young woman, easy to fashion, with options for short sleeves and summer styling in various fabrics. Pattern No. 64 in sizes bust 36 to 48 inches, requires 8½ yards of 39 inch material and 4½ yards of 35 inch contrasting. Price 20 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address in Meerut
Pattern ordering notice appears with unclear details and misread characters. The fragment mentions Pattern No. 2.0 and a pattern order address in Meerut but lacks complete instructions or names. The readable portions point to a mailing or purchasing instruction for patterns in a regional Indian locale.
Missionaries use toy squeaker to pacify Australian natives
Rev A J Dyer, part of a missionary party visiting northern Australia's Arnheim Land, says laughter can save lives. Asked to pacify hostile aborigines, he relies on a tin toy squeaker and comic gestures to provoke laughter, claiming it has saved him from danger in clashes with authorities and natives.
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A.J. Dyer
Australia
Dramatic critic jokes about buying a zebra
A dramatic critic muses on liking works with humor and wonders why he would not buy a zebra. The remark blends whimsy with a baffling choice, suggesting a playful critique of literary taste.
Don't give men advice that contradicts his own view
A reflective reminder urges respecting individual judgment and avoiding prescriptive guidance. It emphasizes honoring a person’s own beliefs rather than imposing external opinions. The note cautions against overstepping by offering unsolicited advice.
Vitamins in foods and their life-giving role
Noted scientists describe vitamins as essential catalysts in the diet, with letters A through G identified in various foods. Vitamin A appears in greens, cod liver oil, and liver. B in vegetables, milk, wheat, fruit, and corn meal. C in fruit and milk. D in cod liver oil. E in meat and wheat germ. G in certain yeasts. Vitamins prevent diseases such as eye trouble, beri beri, scurvy, and rickets, while offering growth-promoting effects without supplying energy.
Macedoni Salad With Oranges Betty Barclay Recipe
Recipe notes outline Macedoni salad with shredded cabbage carrots celery orange segments and French dressing. Soak crisp vegetables in ice water for 14 hours before shredding drain thoroughly mix with orange pieces moisten with French dressing arrange in lettuce cups and serve with or without mayonnaise as preferred.
Eggs on toast with tomato pepper sauce
A simple recipe for eggs fried with onion and green pepper in butter, thickened with flour and tomato, seasoned with sugar, salt, and pepper, then combined with sliced hard boiled eggs and served on buttered toast. Optional grated cheese.
Wiley Post Plans Two Day Flight London To Melbourne
Aviator Wiley Post aims to prepare the Winnie Mac monoplane for a two day London to Melbourne flight expected this fall. The current record for the route is about one week. Post will enter the MacRobertson international air race next fall with a prize of 61800 dollars for the winner.
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Wiley Post
Globe
London
Melbourne
Australia
MacRobertson
Sunday School Lesson on Judgment and Mercy
A church lesson outlines the Last Judgment from Matthew 25 and II Corinthians 5, contrasting the sheep and goats. It explains the guiding principle of deeds of service as service to Christ, with notes on eternal fire Gehenna and the fates of the righteous and unrighteous.
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Christ
Jega
William Allen Knight
Carlet
Hell
Jerusalem
How Sleep Comes About Is Still A Mystery
A newspaper summary notes that despite spending about a third of life sleeping, the mechanism remains unclear. Early theories about fatigue toxins and nerve conduction disruption lack evidence, while sleep appears easily disturbed by noise. Sleeping sickness links midbrain damage to sleep wake cycles.
Edmonton Man Builds Luxurious House on Wheels
J. J. Barrie of Edmonton completed a two wheeled four passenger cabin trailer for a summer tour. Designed and built with an assistant in six weeks it features electric lights beds cup boards sink stove and a green cream interior. Dimensions are 12 by 6 feet.
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Edmonton
J. J. Barrie
Dentist Refuses to Return Teeth After Exhibit Request
Dr Lionel Holzman of Chicago crafted a set of false teeth for a female client and grew fond of his work. He borrowed the teeth for a dental exhibit and never returned them. The teeth cost 564 dollars, the court awarded 95 dollars, but the dentist still keeps the teeth.
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Lionel Holzman
Chicago
Hedges Thrive With Cultivation and Weeded Soil
The guidance notes hedges grow best when the soil around them is cultivated and kept weed free to at least two feet on each side. It suggests occasional top dressing of fertilizer may be beneficial, especially on poor soil.
Extradition Law Its Tricky Nature Across Borders
A discussion outlines that extradition is not simple as laws vary by country. It notes refugees may be shielded by domestic penal codes, cites cases like a New York bank clerk whose forgery was treated differently abroad, and lists crimes typically extraditable such as murder, fraud, arson, and kidnapping.
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New York
London
Bow-Street
Spain
France
Portugal
Austria
Italy
Germany
Greece
Brazil
Switzerland
Tobacco plants grown in two generations using X rays
Using X rays, researchers cultivated two generations of tobacco plants in a single year, examining radiation effects on growth and heredity. The study highlights rapid plant breeding potential and raises questions about long term genetic impact and applications in crop science.
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