Canada to wage war on cancer homage to King George V
The Canadian public is urged to fund a national anti cancer drive called the King George V Silver Jubilee Cancer Fund for Canada. A one dollar contribution from each family supports early diagnosis, more diagnosticians and nationwide treatment facilities administered by trustees at Government House Ottawa.
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Canada
Bessborough
Dominion
George V
King George V. Silver Jubilee Cancer Fund For
Government House
Ottawa
Pedestrian Right of Way Emphasized in English Crossing Law
Marylebone magistrate Ivan Snell fined a woman motorist 2.50 for not yielding at a crossing under new regulations. A police judge claimed women drive 70 percent of the time, though men still hold the wheel.
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England
Marylebone
Ivan Snell
No Indication of Quality in Canned Peas Labels
The article asserts that canned peas display size numbers from No 1 to No 3 indicating pea size rather than quality. It states size does not reflect quality and quality does not reflect size, stressing no link between the two.
Isinglass Sourced From Fish Swim Bladders
Isinglass is derived from the swim bladders of cod and sturgeon, a translucent gelatinous substance once used in clarifying beverages and as a fining agent in various industries.
Paris Advances Traffic Subways With Expanded Circular Route
Paris plans a new circular road stretching nearly 20 miles with a 133 foot width to carry six lanes of traffic. Sidewalks exceed three feet on each side and the route aims to funnel vehicles around a central plateau, reducing cross direction conflicts and traffic tie ups.
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Paris
Arcades to Shelter London Windows Says Merchandiser
A merchandising expert predicts London shopping centres will form a chain of arcades shielding women while window shopping. Mannequins will step from stores into windows replacing the wax figures, which have swung from realistic to fantastical and back.
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London
Constipation Remedy Succesful After Thirty Years
A woman relieved after thirty years of chronic constipation credits Kruschen Salts with restoring regular bowel movement. She reports daily use since starting three months ago and notes improved appearance and energy, praising the product as Nature's recipe for internal cleanliness.
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A. M. Kruschen
Installs New Equipment At Radium Institute Montreal
The Radium Institute of Montreal announced its 500000 volt X ray apparatus is now in operation for cancer treatment and aims to reach 1200000 volts soon. Dr J E Gendreau described it as the largest and most powerful in Canada and among the best worldwide.
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Radium Institute of
Montreal
J. E. Gendreau
Gendreau
Canada
United State
Europe
East Winton Plans Jubilee From Coronation Savings
In East Winton North Yorkshire residents gather to plan a jubilee celebration using a savings balance left over from the coronation of Their Majesties twenty five years ago. The village demonstrates enduring thrift as it marks the milestone.
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East Winton
North Yorkshire
Shoppers Dilemma At Towns Store Sale
A stout woman creates a nuisance during the annual sale in a large shop. Frustrated by endless requests, she asks for ready made items. A shop assistant directs her to umbrellas and handkerchiefs downstairs as a possible fit.
Name Origins on Vancouver Island Reveal Local Histories
The essay explains how Vancouver Island place names reflect diverse peoples and events. It traces Esquimalt Victoria Sooke Duncan Ladysmith and others, noting meanings from Indigenous languages and colonial ties to events like the South African War and figures such as Lady Smith and Sir Harry Smith.
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Topsy
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Sooke
Alberni
Duncan
Courtney
Qualicum
Cameron Lake
Ladysmith
Nanaimo
Comox
Esquimalt
City
Hudson's Bay Company
Fort Albert
Hudson's Bay
Cowichan Valley
Cowichan
Canada
Lady Smith
Lord Dundonald
Sir Harry Smith
Cape Colony
South Africa
Smith
Juana Maria de Los Dolores de Leon
Ponce de Leon
Searcher
February 1935 CN Livestock Records Pedigree Certificates
The Canadian National Livestock Records registered 6916 pedigree certificates in February 1935, up from 6459 in February 1934. Horses 228, cattle 2111, sheep 481, swine 450, dogs 529, foxes 2926, poultry 190, and one goat were recorded.
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Canadian National Livestock Records
Dominion Minister of Agriculture
Catacombs of Rome Reported At Vast Scale
The catacombs of Rome total about 6 million tombs with extensive depths and vast extent. In some sections they reach seven levels underground and span roughly 500 miles in area.
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Rome
Growing A Sea Wall Rice grass could turn marshes into pastures
Spartina grass arrived in Great Britain about a century ago when seeds drifted from ships at Southampton Docks. It hybridized with native grass, inspiring scientists to grow a natural sea wall instead of costly defenses. Experiments show the wall resists tides, and Holland and Australia are embracing the method to reclaim marsh land for pasture.
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Essex
England
Great Britain
Southampton Docks
Holland
Australia
Correspondence Of Kings Found From Jeremiah Era
Archaeological team led by Prof J L Starkey uncovered 12 Ostaraka fragments at Tel Ad-Dumweir Lachish, depicting secret letters between Judea and Babylon or Egypt. Details were shared with the Palestine government, not press. Also notes that during the last ice age global ice extent was twice today’s.
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Jeremiah
J. L. Starkey
Great Britain
Tel Ad-Dumweir
Lachish
Kingdom of
Judea
Babylon
Egypt
Palestine
Crocodiles of Africa Reach Tenacious Lengths
Crocodiles in Africa can attain lengths of 25 to 30 feet, making them among the largest living reptiles. Their size and power enable them to dominate habitats from rivers to swamps across the continent.
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Africa
Bonus Paid On Coal Since 1928 in Canada Maritime Provinces
A Commons table shows Canada paid 6 781 176 in subsidies and other aid to the coal industry in the Maritime provinces and Alberta since 1928. Maritime payments total 4 457 992 and Alberta 1 859 958. Trade and commerce department aid to equate coal for iron or steel with imports was 465 273, plus 87 953 under the Domestic Fuel Act. From 1931 to now wheat bonuses total 12 708 576, with 1931-32 year at 10 908 428 when the five-cent-a-bushel bonus operated.
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Canada
Maritime Provinces
Alberta
House of Commons
Maritimes
Trade and Commerce Department
Wimbledon Schoolmaster Collects Ancient Horseshoes
A Wimbledon schoolmaster amasses a vast collection of ancient horseshoes. Walls overflow with them across rooms. One shoe was found at a Roman camp site and likely cast from the foot of a charger ridden by a Roman general.
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Wimbledon
Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School named in British Columbia
The Prince of Wales approves naming a British Columbia school for underprivileged boys after him mirroring Australian models. The Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School will carry the title. In London an auction sold three uncancelled 1843 Geneva stamps for 7000 pounds.
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Prince of Wales
British Columbia
Australia
Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School
Geneva
London
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