West's Way Out A Mineral Based Future For Saskatchewan
The essay argues that Western Canada naively reliant on wheat must pivot to mineral resources. It cites the pre Cambrian shield in the north and the Flin Flon mine on the Saskatchewan Manitoba border as a model, noting rising mine output and strong future prospects for employment, immigration, and regional development.
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Ontario-Manitoba
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Alberta
Canada
Britain and U S Abandon Submarine Rescue Attempts
The British Admiralty declares no more attempts to raise sunken submarines to save trapped crews. First Lord Sir Bolton Eyres-Mansell says divers will use the Davis escape apparatus to surface, a policy reportedly mirrored by the United States Navy.
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Admiralty
Bolton Eyres-Mansell
Commons
Davis
United States Navy
Not Only For Books Return Day Suggestion Sparks Debate
An Englishman proposes a government backed annual return day for borrowed items beyond books such as lawnmowers and shovels. He argues compulsory returns could trigger wild scrambles and even rival stock market chaos. The note ends with a historical aside on ancient Manchuria coal use 3,000 years ago.
A Tired Worn Out Woman Can't Make a Happy Home
Milburn's H N Pills advertised to restore health by building up the nervous system and vigor, claiming to relieve fatigue and improve family life. The copy targets women as the audience and promises renewed energy and well being.
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Milburn
Broadcasting Crowned with Popularity in Britain
Wireless is installed in more homes in Britain than in any other European country. The British Broadcasting Corporation strengthens its audience by ruling out objectionable features, avoiding bore in contrast with other nations.
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Britain
British Broadcasting Corporation
London Daily Herald
Drives Himself to Work at 82 Shows Vitality and Health
A letter from a Scottish engineer over 82 describes driving a Ford 40 miles to a factory and playing golf. He credits Kruschen Salts as the key to health and continued work, urging readers to start the tiny daily dose. The ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a cure for rheumatism headaches indigestion and backache through internal cleansing and refreshed blood.
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Scotland
L. A
World’s Largest Telescope Made From Molten Glass
Twenty tons of molten glass were poured into a Gorning New York farm to form a 200 inch telescope eye. The glow filled a brick mold as scientists and thousands watched. The mirror will harden for ten months and aims to reveal unfathomable depths of space.
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Gorning
New York
Whole Wheat Rolls from Old Recipe Card
Scald milk and dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix with white flour. let rise until doubled. Add Mazda with egg, syrup, and salt. beat in whole wheat flour. Rise again, shape into 2.5 inch rounds, bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes, brush with Golden Syrup. Yields 25 rolls.
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Benson
Statue of Livingstone to be dedicated near Victoria Falls
A 10 foot statue of David Livingstone will be dedicated beside Victoria Falls in South Africa this year. The monument sits at the falls base with spray on the face, showing him with a stick in one hand a Bible in the other and field glasses at his side.
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Livingstone
Victoria Falls
South Africa
Explorer
Snowfall Size at Crater Lake Records A Winter Mark
At Crater Lake Oregon the last winter total reached 879 inches or more than 73 feet setting a record for snowfall.
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Crater Lake
Oregon
Canada Sees Growth Across Agriculture Sectors in 1934
Dominion Seed Commissioner notes demand for No 1 grade seeds under Seeds Act while Canada expands cattle hogs and milk output. Wool clip strong as dairy supplies stay steady. exports to Britain rise and to the US fall. Poultry costs and seed prices likely steer next year’s production. Ontario plants boost whey processing into butter.
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Canada
Dominion Seed
Goofus And Rufus Discuss a Fatal Robbery
Goofus reports a crime last night against an old man who carried little money. Rufus notes the incident resulted in the victim's death with minimal monetary loss.
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Goofus
Rufus
Alberta Grants Maintenance of Government House
The legislature approved paying costs to maintain Government House for another year with an estimated 15117 dollars. The approved sum matches last year’s level and was set during committee of the whole proceedings.
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Alberta
Government House
Six Flint Knappers Keep Brandon’s Flint Trade Alive
West Africa and East Indies buyers depend on Brandon, a Suffolk town, where six remaining flint knappers sustain ancient craft. They work in wooden sheds on the same ground ancient Britons used. flints are quarried, one quartered, then struck into six-inch strips and cut to size for muskets, carbines, pistols. Flint shipments come in barrels of 5,000.
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West Africa
East Indies
Suffolk
Brandon
Lightning speeds and climate note from Africa and India crop fact
The article notes lightning travels 14,900 to 68,400 miles per second with an average of 28,500, about 15 percent of light speed, from Africa measurements. It adds a caution about ducking during lightning and that wheat in India is a cool weather crop sown after soil cools post heat.
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Africa
India
Scotland Houses Mostly Two Rooms In Study
A survey shows more than 36 percent of Scottish homes have only two rooms. The finding highlights living standards and housing stock distribution across regions.
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Scotland
Names School After Janitor in Rochester Minnesota
In Rochester Minnesota a school is being renamed after a janitor who served thirty seven years. The 72 year old man provided comfort and well being to thousands of children now adults. Grownups with affectionate memories push the change as a tribute to his service.
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Board of Education
Rochester
Minnesota
Liver Pills Ad and Large Newsprint Machine
An advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a safe vegetable liver stimulant, promising relief from digestive ills without harsh calomel. A separate note reports a paper-making machine in Bury, England will reach 1,000 tons of newsprint weekly with 320 inch wide rolls.
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Carter
Bury
England
Aspirin Delivers Quick Pain Relief Claims Bayer Stamp
An advertisement touts aspirin tablets as fast acting for headaches rheumatism neuritis and neuralgia claiming dissolution in two seconds after moisture contact. It emphasizes immediate start of relief and warns buyers to insist on the Bayer cross on every tablet to ensure authenticity.
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Bayer
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