Ontario election to decide temperance law修改
Ontario voters head to the polls on December 1 to decide a temperance issue. Premier Ferguson promises a bill to permit liquor sales in government stores if re elected, signaling a shift from eight years of restricted sale and a move toward provincial regulation akin to Quebec. The plan would rely on local option and mirrors tensions across Canada.
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Ontario liquor issue drives New Brunswick style election call
The Ontario content fuels a Canadian provincial election as Premier Ferguson triggers a vote over temperance and liquor policy. Supporters and opponents split along party lines with farmers backing prohibition while Liberals and Conservatives show hesitancy.
Rays of radium filtered by woman scientist
Paris reports that Madame Curie and her team have advanced a law linking radium absorption to atomic number. Dr Irene Curie leads a large group at the Radium Institute with thirty investigators and fifteen papers since 1919. The method uses a dense platinum sheath and gauze to reduce flesh necrosis during treatment.
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Recognition of Valor for Firemen by District Club
The North District Republican Club debated honoring Bridgeport firemen with mock stripes like police do for notice department members. A resolution urged the fire board to start the practice, and the club voted to donate 25 to the Community Chest, with Alderman August Leht to receive the funds. The club also funded 10 to the Red Cross through Mrs Howard Challenger and planned events to thank district women for Republican support. About 200 members attended. ten new members were admitted.
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Standards Bureau Showcases World’s Largest Testing Machine
Washington November 4 The Standards Bureau operates the world’s largest testing machine capable of ten million pounds to test building materials. It can crush walls with the effort of an elephant cracking an eggshell, aiding engineers to determine safe loads for skyscrapers and bridges including the Delaware River Bridge. Contractors seek tests to ensure safety and fireproofing materials are evaluated by controlled heating and observed burns.
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Local ambulance unit adds four recruits at armory
Four recruits joined Ambulance Company No. 148 of the Fifth Medical Regiment Connecticut National Guard in the past week. The unit is drilling at the armory with three new ambulances from the U. S. Government expected to appear on the street. A Wednesday night demonstration of new medical equipment will be attended by all members, under Col. Charles Comfort. Sergeant George A. Card serves as recruiting sergeant.
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