World Happenings Briefly Told
Henry Wise Wood, longtime Alberta wheat pool chairman, was re elected at Calgary. C Jensen of McGrath named vice president. Viscount Buckmaster, former lord chancellor and chair of Imperial College, died in London. France trains reserve troops for Rhineland defences. Newfoundland liquor rules loosened, week purchase limits removed. Science Museum exhibit includes two rubber seeds from 1876. Norwich show prompts talk of purple and red canaries next year. Vancouver judge F G T Lucas approved to Supreme Court of British Columbia. Washington considers course to teach marriage to sociology seniors. Irish Free State reports nearly 10 million dollars adverse trade balance for year to Oct 31.
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Henry Wise Wood
Alberta Wheat Pool
Calgary
C. Jensen
McGrath
Viscount Buckmaster
Imperial College of Science and Technology
London
Rhineland
Newfoundland
Aeee Science Museum
South Kensington
Amazon
Sir Henry Wickham
Norwich
England
F. G. T. Lucas
K.C
Vancouver
Supreme Court of
British Columbia
Justice Macdonald
University of Washington
Norman 8. Hayner
United Kingdom
Japan Plans Airline Link Across Pacific to Saipan
Japan edges toward a Pacific aviation network as two Yokohama aviators survey the Saipan to Palau route with a 1200 mile seaplane. Meteorological stations and wireless posts arise at Saipan Palau and Truk to support a Tokio to Saipan link via the Bonin Islands, funded in the 1935 36 budget.
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Japan
Pacific
Yokohama
Saipan
Palau
Paulau
Truk
Tokio
Bonin Islands
Tokio-Bonin Islands
Imperial Capital
California
Philippines
China
Longest Fence to Span Norwegian Finnish Border
A project plans a 40 kilometer long fence along the Norwegian Finnish border to stop Lap shepherds from allowing reindeer to wander between Norway and Finland. The barrier aims to curb cross border drift of nomadic flocks and would be the world’s longest fence length.
The Twin Perils for Farm Children Warned
A Kansas letter warns of two deadly farm dangers for children open wells and cisterns and loose boards with nails. Parents are urged to cover wells and cisterns secure and remove protruding nails to prevent tetanus from contaminated ground and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Independence
A. Z. Potter
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern orders are available through the Winnipeg Newspaper Union located at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Customers may request catalogs by mail or visit in person to select designs and arrange delivery.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Royal Bank of Canada changes at top after long reign
Sir Herbert S. Holt retires from the presidency after 76 years in office and becomes Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee. Morris W. Wilson becomes President and Managing Director, Sydney G. Dobson named General Manager. The reshuffle marks a key milestone in the bank's 65 year history and a shift toward internal leadership.
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Hebert S. Holt
Royal Bank of Canada
Herbert S. Holt
Worris W. Wilson
Sydney G. Dobson
Mr. Wilson
Royal Bank
Herbert
Herbert Holt
Morris W. Wilson
The
Sir Herbert Holt
Banker rises to bank head in early 20th century era
The text chronicles a Nova Scotia born banker career at a major bank. From moving to Vancouver in 1909 to become main office manager, then Montreal head office Chief Inspector in 1916, Superintendent of Branches in 1917, Senior Assistant General Manager in 1922, General Manager in 1929 and Vice-President in 1931. It notes he is the first professional banker to become bank president, following predecessors like Sir Herbert Holt.
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Royal Bank
Halifax
Merchants Bank of
Montreal
Sir Herbert
Sir’ Herbert
Canada
C. 8
Tompkins
Graham F. Towers
New Central Bank
Sydney G. Dobson
Wilson
Maritimes
Sydney
Caps Breton
Bank
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Mr. Wilson
Middle West
Bor
Lunenburg
Nova Scatia
Maneer
Herbert Holt
Liquid Air and Gases In Science History
The article explains liquefaction of gases including helium in 1908 as a milestone, describes liquid air production and uses in industry, and notes challenges such as cost and handling. It adds that China has about 2,000,000 square miles of arid land and insects destroy nearly ten percent of global crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamerlingh Onnes
China
Bleriot Envisions Fifteen-Hour Paris to New York Air Link
Louis Bleriot spoke in Paris of an air bridge between Paris and New York to be achieved in fifteen hours. He proposed floating islands 500 by 100 meters and 63 meters deep as platforms with strong security and insurance support. He estimated potential passenger traffic at 80 million francs and air mails at another 80 million, totaling 160 million francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bleriot
English Channel
Paris
New York
American Club of
England
France
Leopard Cubs Raised by Britain's Lone Trainer at Zoo Chessington
Hans Brick, at Burnt Stub Zoo in Chessington Surrey, is the only trainer to raise leopard cubs in Britain. He interacts with Babette's two cubs, even adopting them to his lap. The London Zoological Society praised Brick after 15 years studying big cats without shooting them, claiming he could "talk" to animals without words.
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Hans Brick
Burnt Stub Zoo
Chessington
Surrey
Britain
Babette
London Zoological Society
Recipes For This Week By Betty Barclayy
Betty Barclayy offers a quick batter mix with eggs sugar flour bran and nuts. Dates provide sweetness while baking and the result yields 24 bars cut into one by three inch pieces. Serve warm with powdered sugar or whipped cream. The method uses a moderate 375 degree oven for twenty to thirty minutes.
End of a Great Navy at Rosyth Shipyard
The article describes German naval wrecks at Rosyth near the Firth of Forth being dismantled after Scapa Flow. It notes the salvage of 12 battle cruisers valued around 300 million and the progressive removal of steel, bronze, and other materials. High grade metals resold globally support industries from rail to automotive, clock and instrument making.
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London
Rosyth
Forth Widge
Scapa Flow
St .Thomas Times-Journal
Mandate Against Queues Spreads in Taian Shantung
A Qing dynasty order from Nan king to end the practice of foot binding and remove hair queues has been rapidly implemented in Taian Shandong. Police at city gates are enforcing the ban with sharp scissors severing queues if needed. Women under 30 with bound feet are urged to uncurl bindings though rural areas show resistance.
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Nanking
Taian
Shantung
Shanghai
Custard Cups with Grape-Nuts Bake in Slow Oven
A vintage recipe reads combine two eggs with four and a half tablespoons sugar and a pinch of salt then whisk in two cups scalded milk and vanilla. Add one teaspoon Grape-Nuts to each custard cup, fill cups with mixture, set in a hot water bath and bake at 325 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Serves five.
Government to Expand Housing Program Amid Slum Clearance Woes
Secretary Harold Ickes of the Interior warned that the current public works housing program of 159 million dollars will barely scratch the surface. He urged a much larger contribution for slum clearance and low cost housing and expressed hope for a greatly expanded program in 1935.
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United States
Harold Ickes
Pub Mc Works Administration
Ickes
Dust Colored Uniforms End Brilliant 19th Century Look
French military orders shift artillery units to dust colored outfits marking a global move away from bright sky blue and other vivid uniforms. NATO allied and adversary forces adopt earth tones such as olive drab khaki gray and green to reduce visibility to snipers and aircraft. Spain and Japan keep decorative full dress uniforms but not on the front lines.
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France
Artilery
National Geographic Society Bulletin
Oldiers
United States
Germany
Spain
Switzerlan
Italy
Netherlands
Japan
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Atents
Filen
Sandringham
M. W. Wilson
Betty Barclayy
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