World Happenings Briefly Told
French war veterans visit Canada hosting Montreal veterans and militia men. Six Sydney harbor swimmers attacked by sharks since Jan 1. only two survive. Hog hunting rises as pork tops nine cents a pound in Texas. Corning NY minister's wife denied US citizenship for refusal to pledge arms in war. Calgary shipped 75 purebred Suffolk rams to Caldwell Idaho marking Alberta export reach. Douk hobor communities in the west pledge fall obligations despite poor crops. Eiffel Tower tower to host television broadcasting tests in Paris. service expected after three months. Apple trees to be planted in Moscow streets. 140000 fruit trees to be cultivated starting 1938. Flood damage to Northern Alberta railroads estimated at 250000 for repairs. Soviet grain acreage as of Aug 15 totals 142000000 acres, 68 percent of cereal lands, up 7 million acres from last year. William Green says six hour day and five day week to create jobs for the unemployed.
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Canada
Montreal
Sydney
N.S.W
Texas
Corning
N.Y
United States
Srso
Idaho
Calgary
Caldwell
Alberta
M. W. Cazakoff
Veregin
Sask
Eiffeld
Paris
Moscow
Winnipeg presents polar aviators with city crest mementos
Mayor John Queen gave aviators H Hollick Kenyon and J H Lymburner two small silver Winnipeg coat of arms pins for the Lincoln Ellsworth expedition to the South Polar regions. The gifts, to be worn during the flight down to the Weddell and Ross Seas, carry a promise of a May city hall memento return. J B Coyne notes Manitoba interest in Arctic exploration tied to Franklin. The flight spans about 2800 miles from Montreal to Vancouver.
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Snipes
South Pole
H. Hollick-Kenyon
J. H. Lymburner
Lincoln Ellsworth
South Polar
Winnipeg
John Queen
Aviation League of Manitoba
J. B. Coyne
League
Manitoba
Franklin
Canada
Hollick- Kenyon
Wed
Soviet Ice Breaker Aims To Open North Sea Route
Declared by Soviet authorities to be the largest ice breaker in the world the ship near Leningrad will have 24000 horsepower engines and cross 4000 miles of the northern sea route without refueling Other ships may follow its track aiding Arctic exploration and faster passage The moon influences tides on both sides of the earth.
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Leningrad
Eye Doctor Claims Drug Cure for Glaucoma
Dr Emanuel M Josephson of Manhattan Eye and Ear Institute announced in Science a drug cure for glaucoma. He traced glaucoma to adrenal gland dysfunction and cortin deficiency, noting eye pressure dropped and vision improved after cortin injections in patients and children. He linked myopia to the same cause.
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Emanuel M
Josephson
Manhattan
Lod
Cortin
Canada Italy trade and political notes from era
The piece notes Canada Italy trade values with imports near 2.75 million and exports over 3.5 million, listing goods such as olives, wines, silk fabrics, tobacco pipes, and wheat. It mentions Rome's size, Italy's shift to a fascist state in 1922, and direct cargo routes from St. Lawrence and Vancouver. It references figures like Victor Emmanuel II and Garibaldi in a historical context.
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Signor
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Victor Emmanuel II
House of Savoy
Cavour
Mazzini
Garibaldi
Quebec
Canada
Rome
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Vancouver
Enormous Alaska berries and pests captivate explorer
Harry J. Lance Jr of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science reports oversized Alaska fruit including teacup sized strawberries and large rhubarb while noting mosquitoes and insects reach giant sizes. The expedition aimed to study the blue bean amid striking flora and fauna.
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Alaska
United States
Harry J. Lance, Jr
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science
Jersey
New York Herald Tribune
Three Cossacks Roller Skaters Dazzle London
The Three Cossacks, a Russian acrobatic skating trio, perform at the Savoy in London. They whirl on a tiny eight foot square table at speeds up to 150 mph while eyes stay on a marked rim to avoid overreach. Their chief fear is centrifugalitus from high speed spins.
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London
John
Gajkossvky
Savoy
Dally
Mirror
Meteorological Stations Urged in London Conference
Empire meteorologists urged establishing a Chesterfield Inlet station on the Hudson Bay route and an ocean observatory at Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. The secretive London sessions included James Patterson of Toronto with other empire directors. The report also notes bullfrogs reaching eight inches and cites the Waldorf Astoria kitchen as the largest.
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Chesterfield Inlet
Hudson Bay
Tristan de Cunha Isle
South Atlantic
Empire
London
James Patterson
Government Meteorological Service
Toronto
Insect Killing Machine Demo In San Francisco
Electrical Engineer E. L. Brown showcased an apparatus using artificial fever to kill termites in wood. The device emits short radio waves between electrodes to generate heat that destroys the insects without burning the wood, drawing interest from California scientists in a 1930s exhibition.
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San Francisco
E. L. Brown
California
Brown
Walter Hines Page and a test of reading limits
A writer jokes with Walter Hines Page about submitting a story and Page’s quick retort about reading. The piece notes the 1798 cornerstone of the original U S Capitol laid by President Washington and mentions unusual snow colors worldwide.
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Uss. Capitol
Presidentn
Washington
Wouselele Arte Embroidered Towels for Kitchen Decking
Dress up your kitchen with decorative mammy towels each featuring a different household task motif. Embroidery invites color variety and a towel for every day of the week. Ideal for bazaars bridges prizes showers or gifts. No Alice Brooks pattern book published.
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Alice Brooks
Mexico City Rotary Delegates See Pyramids and Climate Ideal
Mrs E B Flint of London Ontario reported at the Rotary International convention in Mexico City that the climate is temperate year round and the Aztec pyramids are highly interesting. She noted small laundries, traditional rock washing, a primitive pyramid shower, and a cave restaurant. The Floating Gardens allow dense land use with canals and possible year round corn yields.
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Alaska
Egypt
E. B. Flint
London
Ont
Mexico City
Nile M
Exico
Flint
Nerely
Japanese engineers build their own planes say French expert
C Waseige aboard the RMS Empress of Asia asserts Japanese aero knowledge and reflexes prove they can manufacture flying machines. He notes Japan now produces its own engines and planes after studying foreign designs. He plans to return to France after two months in Japan.
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Firmen
C. Waseige
Oriental
Wasdge
Tokio
Obsolete Detroit Ordinances Highlight Odd Rules
City officials note outdated Detroit laws still on the books including six mile per hour horse speed limits and prohibitions on oxen in streets. Cadilllac Square fence rules plus bans on livestock and geese on Woodward Avenue illustrate the need for an overhaul.
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Detroit
Michigan
Richard W
Cadillac Square
Woodward Avenue
Man Walks 700 Miles to Prove Old Age Pension
A man over 70 vows a long foot journey to secure his birth certificate and claim Ontario old age pension. He starts about 40 miles northeast of Toronto and travels toward Chicago area to obtain documents from residents who have not sent them.
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Ontario
Willa Statey
Chicago
Mal
Moat
Moat F Hisleas
Toronto
Canton Banks Ban Banknote Advertising By Chinese Medicine Shops
Chinese medicine shops in Canton stamp banknotes with their name address and telephone numbers along with articles for sale. Banks issued a prohibition on the practice as it spreads through passed notes. A separate note says bandsmen in France must also learn telegraphy.
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Canton
Iron in Industry and History From Bronze to Steel
The text traces iron from ancient smithing through medieval blades and armor to its geological abundance. It notes hematite as a major ore near the Great Lakes region and explains iron’s presence in plants and animals. Varieties include pig iron cast iron wrought iron and steel with carbon content shaping properties.
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Toledo
Yong
Story
Tron
Azure
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Demand for Lemons and the Italian Diet Craze
A Detroit News report notes a lemon shortage due to reduced European imports. Americans returning from Italy describe Italians consuming vast lemons daily to maintain health, while Sicily’s crop is under requisition and lemons arrive from Spain Portugal and Greece.
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Washington
Europe
Italy
Cremona
Spain
Portugal
Greece
Africa
Detroit News
Ancient Iliad origins claimed by London professor in safe deposit
Professor Dara says 3000 and 4000 year old manuscripts prove the Iliad and Helen of Troy story began in an Indian epic written before Homer. He also notes Panama plans rubber cultivation and 30,000 trees will be planted. A quip about hard work closes the story.
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St. A. Dara
London
Helen of Troy
Homer
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Gordon H. Guest
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