World Happenings Briefly Told
Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Herbert A. Bruce wins a Dominion Bank board seat. Robert Babson urges a US coalition government from 1987. The Soviet Union sells 40,000 tons of pig iron to Japan. British Columbia claims stronger finances than Canada under shared monetary and customs control. Two giant airships and a modern carrier concept proposed to Roosevelt commission. Dr A L McNabb reports isolating tularemia germ from a human. Germany presses powers to legalize rearmament for return to international fold. Irene Joliot-Curie and Frederic Joliet win Academy prize for new radioactive substances as radium substitutes.
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Herbert A. Bruce
Ontario
Dominion Bank
Robert W. Babson
United States
Soviet Union
Japan
Briteh Columbia
Dominion of Canada
T. D. Pattullo
Roosevelt
Aviation Commission
A. L. McNabb
Ontario Health Laboratories
Toronto
Canada
Germany
Community of Nations
Mutual Assistance League
French Academy of Science
Irene Joliot-Curie
Frederic Joliet
Smallest wireless set claims Chicago origin
The world's smallest wireless set was made in Chicago. A tuning coil wrapped around a pencil with a crystal detector inserted in a standing pinlike serial forms a compact radio. The pencil radio connects to earphones and, despite its tiny size, picks up stations hundreds of miles away.
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Chicago
Tttal
Cattle Exports to British Isles Rise in 1934 Totals
The total number of live cattle exported to the British Isles in 1934 rose to 43,792, marking a notable increase over the previous year and reflecting shifts in trade demand and market conditions.
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British Isles
Bacteria and Their Role in Earth’s Life Cycle
By Gordon H Guest, MAT Whes the microscope was invented a new field of science known as bacteriology, was opened up. Bacteria reproduce by division and vary in shape. Some die under light or heat, others endure extremes. Bacteria decompose dead matter into compounds like carbon dioxide and ammonia and keep life’s chemical circle unbroken.
Vicks Va-tro-nol campaign expands in Western Canada
Windsor Ontario announces a major newspaper advertising push for Vicks Va-tro-nol as a cold prevention aid. The campaign follows strong VapoRub sales driven by newspaper ads and uses medical consults and clinical tests to claim reduced cold duration and dangers. The plan includes sample distribution in drug stores across the Dominion.
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Windsor
Ont
Canada
Ontario
United States
Vicki Vaport
Vick
Vicks
Vick Cheniste
Vicks Yena
Dominion
John Cabot Paid for Discovery of Newfoundland
John Cabot received forty pounds for his discovery of Newfoundland according to historical records. He is noted as the explorer credited with the voyage that opened up transatlantic contact and mapped parts of North America for Europe.
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John Cabot
Newfoundland
Stewardship Lesson From The Parable Of The Talents
Sunday School lesson outlines Matthew 25 14 30 focusing on a master entrusting servants with goods. Five and two talents grow through trade, one hides the talent. Upon return, five and two are praised, one is punished. The passage emphasizes faithful use of given resources and warns against fear and inaction with talents.
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Matthew
Malachi
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Moffatt
A. B. Bruce
Educators Elect Officers For Enswing Year In Dominion
Dr. George F. Rogers of Ontario was elected president of the Canadian Education Association for a two year term succeeding H H Shaw of Prince Edward Island. Honorary Presidents include the provincial ministers of education. Other officers named are H H Munro of Nova Scotia as vice president and W J Kerr of Ontario as secretary treasurer. Directors include J F McNally of Alberta and Dr J H. Willis of British Columbia with other Ontario and Atlantic officials listed.
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George F. Rogers
Ontario
Canadian Education Association
H. H. Shaw
Prince Edward Inland
Dominion
H. H. Munro
Nova Scotia
W. J. Kerr
Ontario Department of Education
8. J. Willis
British Columbia
J. F. McNally
Alberta
J. H
Mussolini Sways Italian Beards To Fade In Quick Fashion
Italian beard fad ends as Mussolini dislikes whiskers and tells General Teruzzi his beard is gray. Fascists flood barber shops for shaves while the fashion collapses. In a separate note, desert animals rely on chemical digestion to turn starches into water.
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Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Attilio Teruzsi
Tested eczema remedy D D D promotion copy
An advertisement touts D D D as a remedy for eczema acne moles ringworm pimples and blotches. It claims development by Dr D D Denis for personal use and production by a British company with guarantees of relief and rapid action.
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D.D.D
D. D. Denis
Sakes
BP Ame
D.D
Derbyshire Village Installs Fire Bell For Phone Line
A fire bell outside the Derbyshire village post office rings whenever the single village telephone is used from outside. At least six villagers react to the alarm, with children trained to operate the phone and direct calls to intended recipients.
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Derbyshire
England
Island of Luzon draws curious minds from distant lands
Rev. N H Paquette recently returned from the Philippines tells of Luzon where unemployment is unknown because nobody works hard. He says houses can be built for 3 dollars and there is no church collection or prohibition as missions support the church and no one drinks.
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Luzon
N. H. Paquette
Philippines
Chinese Farmers Face Over 1.2 Billion Losses From Drought
The National Famine Relief Commission reports that Chinese farmers and peasants sustained losses exceeding 1.2 billion dollars due to an extended spring and summer drought and record heat. The figures derive from telegraphic dispatches from affected districts.
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National Famine Relief Commission
Teporta
Turkish custom ends window lattices in women’s rooms
The customs known as kafez or cages that cover women's apartment windows in Turkish houses are to be removed by Constantinople authorities. Officials say hygiene and light access justify the change, aligning with veiling reforms and modernizing norms.
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Constantinople
Great organ of St John Lateran rebuilt for festival
After over a century of silence the famed organ at the Church of St John Lateran in Rome is being reconstructed for use at the upcoming festival. Work aims to restore its sound for the ceremonial occasion.
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Church of St. John Lateran
Rome
Italy
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