Swinging Bridge Rescue on Brahmaputra River
Ronald Lansing, captive of Da Shan, escapes a rope bridge across the Brahmaputra aided by a mysterious ally. He battles cold, fatigue, and a collapsing safe passage while Da Shan pursues. He reaches safety with Justin Morgan and Doctor Thompson’s expedition party, who reveal Da Shan is dead.
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Da-Shan
Brahmaputra
Ronald
Justin Morgan
Thompson Scientivc
Darjeeling
Doctor Thompson
De-Shan
Bartaud
White
da- Shan
Ronald Lansing
Justin
Morgan
Disinfection Policy for Bedding and Illness Control
A historical note argues that disinfection of bedding and clothing is largely unnecessary as most germs do not survive long outside the body. It cites Brighton England 1910 and 1922 school policies, claiming measles contacts in schools did not raise infection and that old mattresses may be dirty but not disease carriers.
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Brighton
England
United States
Salada Tea Supports Ontario Plowmen at Brockville Match
Salada Tea Company pledged substantial support at the Ontario Plowmen’s Association meeting in Toronto. Leading horse-plowmen in Ontario County and Branch contests will win $10 prizes and a chance to compete at Brockville International Plowing Match, with gold and silver medals for top finishers. Additionally twelve cash awards from $25 to $5 will be given, aiding Canadian farmers and sending champions to compete in the British Isles.
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Ontario Plowmen’s “Association
Toronto
Salada Tea Company
Canada
Ontario
Brockville
Old County
British Isles
Miatch- Suinda
Safety First: Johnny Sends for Eggs Not Onions
A winter trip ends with a mix up as Johnny's mother asks for eggs but he returns with onions. He explains the streets are slippery so he chose to play it safe and bring onions instead.
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Johnny
Fewer Accidents in 1938 Through Safer Practices
The 1938 Metropolitan Life bulletin reports a drop of over 10 percent in all US accidents, with motor vehicle fatalities down from about 40 000 in 1937 to 31 000–32 000 in 1938. Home accidents remain high and are increasing, while Canada’s figures are not yet available.
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Statistical Bulletin of the Metropolitan Life
United States
Canada
Atlantic
California
Montana
Weekly Garden-G Graph Health Check for Bulbs
Central Press Canadien advises a thorough health inspection of winter packed bulbs. Look for sprouting and drying bulbs, soft spots require cutting away decay to clean flesh, then dust with sulphur. Dahlia bulbs prone to shriveling may recover if kept in moist sand or peat moss.
Why Burns Hit Young and Women Hard in Early Life
The article notes about 45 percent of fatal burns occur before age five due to caregiver carelessness. It highlights higher female mortality in certain ages, home accidents, winter prevalence, and dress-related risks. It classifies burns by degree and suggests tea infusion as a temporary relief before medical aid.
The Creeping Killer Carbon Monoxide Dangers Highlighted
Officials warn carbon monoxide poses a silent hazard in garages and industrial settings. A recent survey urges recognition of symptoms and resuscitation methods to prevent fatalities from incomplete combustion from various fuels.
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Candda
Who Are the Rich and What Makes Them Happy
Lord Baden-Powell discusses wealth and happiness citing Sir Ernest Cassel as a cautionary example. He argues money cannot buy the most valuable goods and notes true happiness does not linearly follow riches. He cites a proverb about happiness and riches, warning wealth alone does not guarantee contentment.
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Lord Baden-Powell
Sir Ernest Cassel
Sir Ernest
Sir Robert
Health by flying claims boost for air crews
Imperial Airways and Royal Dutch Airlines tout uncontaminated air as preventing colds and influenza for pilots and crews. Dr Rene Vutilemin is credited with discovering air quality fights illness while with the French Air Force during 1914. Guynemer reportedly lived beyond a grim prognosis and died heroically in action after wartime service and decorations.
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Imperial Airways
Royal Dutch Airline
Croydon
Amsterdam
Rene Vutilemin
Guynemer
France
Talor
Auto Drivers Outdrive Headlights At Crossings
Report from the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada notes 63 grade crossing accidents in 1938. Motor vehicles struck trains, with 22 daytime and 4 nighttime crashes. The findings cite drivers outdriving headlights and ignoring speed and crossing rules.
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Board of ‘Transport Commissioners For Canada
Anxiety and Judgment in F D Maurice Reflections
A quotation by F D Maurice contemplates how anxiety about possible consequences sharpens judgment and courage. It argues prayer for the present bread while deferring the future breeds simility and honesty, a stronger capacity for work, and greater enjoyment, which many lack today.
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F. D. Maurice
Flowers From Victoria Break Montreal Winter
Mrs J D Laurie of Victoria sent snowdrops and primroses to Montreal friends as a Valentine like winter gift. The flowers traveled by boat to Vancouver then by Trans Canada Airlines to Montreal arriving next evening.
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Victoria
Montreal
Vancouver
Trans-Canada Air Lines
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Dean Halliday
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McCullough
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Boston
Loutsville
Denver
Memphis
Tharos
Gray
Cowan
Anne Lee
Weston’s
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