World Happenings Briefly Told
Lord Baden Powell promotes a 10 month world inspection tour of the Boy Scout movement ending in Canada. A mail flight linked Algeria with French Africa, with Brazzeville as a terminus after a successful flight. York County Children’s Aid Society board, led by former Premier G.8 Henry, faces pollution concerns flagged by David Croft. J. F. Marsh urges boycotts over unfair wages during a Toronto Women’s Council speech. A national health insurance scheme will be pushed at an Ottawa conference for Canada. The South Australia centenary gift of 500000 dollars funds new parliamentary houses, donated by Sir Langdon Bonython.
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Baden Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Canada
Algeria
French West
Equatorial Africa
Algiers
Brazzeville
York County
J. F. Marsh
Ontario
Toronto
Council of Women
Dominion
Ottawa
G. M. Weir
British Columbia
Canadian Medical Association
Little Journeys to Scierce on Carbon Monoxide Risks
A science note explains how carbon monoxide from engines and furnaces is highly poisonous, lacking odor and acting quickly by displacing oxygen in hemoglobin. It notes fatality ratios, emissions from small and large cars, air purification with hopcalite, and the use of canaries in mines to detect the gas after explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaries
What is a molecule in a classroom exchange
A teacher asks what a molecule is and John replies that a molecule is something so small it cannot be seen even through a microscope or a microbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Borrowing on policy to buy a car triggers cancellation risk
An official life company reply says you could borrow enough on the policy but doing so to buy a car would likely lead to cancellation of your policy. The note underscores the insurer’s stance on vehicle purchases affecting coverage.
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Jones
Life Company
Play exposes wage slavery under brutal labor toil
A sharp critique portrays a violent exercise of forced labor described as wage slavery where workers endure harsh, dehumanizing conditions for meager pay. The piece emphasizes coercion, control, and the stripping of dignity in exploitative employment.
Resia Admitted to League of Nations on Russia’s rise
Ottawa Journal notes that Russia was admitted to the League of Nations, emphasizing the safety of Russia inside the collective body with Britain and France versus exclusion. It argues the League is essential for world peace and counters notions of Russia as a menace by advocating pacifying influence of inclusion. The piece also mentions tourism spending in Norway surpassing 7.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
League of Nations
Britain
France
Germany
Japan
United States
Ruaala
Free Assembly of the Nations
League
Ottawa Journal
Youthful offenders: separate trials and prisons urged
The Church of England synod backed a Toronto motion calling for distinct trials and penal institutions for youth aged 16 to 21, modeled on England. Magistrate J. E. Jones and Archbishop Mont Rev. J. Cooper urged Parliament and governments to extend juvenile provisions and probation laws, stressing that most inmates are young men around 18.
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Canada
Synod of the
Church of England
J. E. Jones
Toronto
Parliament of
England
Mont
Mr. Jones
A. Sovereign
Athabasca
Understanding Lens Stops and Exposure for Snapshooting
The article explains why lenses control light through stops and diaphragms to prevent overexposure in bright conditions and underexposure in dim light. It discusses f stops, common camera settings, exposure guides, and practical tips for balancing aperture and shutter speed for sharp, well exposures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens
Jena
Abide in Christ and Bear Fruit in Daily Life
The lesson centers on John 15 urging believers to abide in Jesus to bear fruit. It contrasts living in Christ amid daily duties, noting obedience to commandments, love, and continuous union with the Father. A mention notes a Japanese flag hoisting project on Fujiyama, 80 by 56 feet, to be seen afar.
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John
Horace Bushnell
Jesus
Meyer
Christ
Charles R. Erdman
Holst
Fujiyama
Japan
Chocolate Nut Cake From This Week’s Recipes
A large moist cake recipe uses butter sugar eggs mashed potatoes melted chocolate and flour with baking powder cinnamon mace nutmeg cloves Brazil nuts and milk. Bake in a leaf pan and frost with marshmallow or polled frosting for a long lasting treat.
Orange Milk Foam Beverage Recipe Note
A simple drink mixes orange juice evaporated milk water sugar and orange rind. Heat or shake thoroughly and serve in a large glass with optional ice. Fresh milk can substitute evaporated milk making the beverage economical and suitable for children undernourished.
India grateful for help as earthquake fund closes
The Earl of Willingdon announced India’s gratitude and the fund’s closure on October 1. The total contributions reached $2,225,000. In Florida, poultry production is reported at about 4,000,000 head.
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All India
Earl of Willingdon
India
Florida
Decline Of Manners Reported In Public Life
A Brockville Recorder and Times reflection laments fading politeness across society. It argues manners have deteriorated beyond gender lines, with impoliteness becoming fashionable and home and school influence diminished. The piece urges a return to civility.
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Brockville Recorder and Times
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South Australia
Sir Langdon Bonython
Adelaide Advertiser
Australia
Scierce
Guest
Ulead Oes
Ieee
Lou Skuce
Resia
Norway
Church of England Synod
Buenos Aires
Joan van Guilder
Betty Barclay
Lydia E. Pinkham
CIPES
Jad Stanoare
Mamantes
George J. McLeod, Ltd
King St. W
Baby Too
Denicotea Ette Holder
Denicotea
Rebt. Simpson Co
T. Fates Co
Miggetta Drug Stores
Meedey’s Cigar Biers
G. Whebby Rutherford Ding Sierse
Boos Meiklejohn
Chantler & Chantler, Ltd
Canadian Distributors
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
Gordon Presses
P.O
Regina
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