Investigation into factors driving fur bearing animal fluctuations
The department of mines and resources Ottawa, with Oxford University's Charles Elton, undertakes a Canada wide survey to identify causes of fur cycles and forecast wildlife populations. A questionnaire to trappers and police will cover caribou, fox, lemming, rabbit, snowy owl, and sledge dogs, noting varying regional shortages and a musk rat rebound prompting early trapping permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Charles Elton
Bureau of Animal Population
Oxford University
England
CSTA
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Northwest Territories
Cs.t.a
Patience as Virtue in a World Waiting for Change
The Ottawa Journal notes that patience and steady waiting endure as useful traits even as the urge to act dominates. It cites Burke on patience surpassing force, and argues calm foresight in international politics amid global watchful waiting for the next developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Burke
Ottawa Journal
Crown’s Role in Commonwealth Highlighted by Coronation Art
Canada’s Weekly notes the Crown’s pivotal place in the Commonwealth as Buckingham Palace receives Frank O Salisbury’s Coronation painting. A letter read by Canada’s High Commissioner expresses hope the artwork honors Dominion loyalty and happiness, with King to thank Dominion leaders and possibly renew ties with Canadians.
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Commonwealth
Dominions
Frank O. Salisbury
Canada
Buckingham Palace
Mackenzie King
Dominion
Weekly
London
Health and intelligence link in New York City schools
The Board of Education study finds healthy children more often bright and IQ alone inadequate to organize teaching. It notes that failures or maladjustment reflect schools not understanding a child’s problems and needs, urging a broader approach. Toronto Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
New York City
Toronto Star
Flour blast cracks Maple Leaf Milling safe in Ottawa heist
A half ton of flour was used in a safecracking job at the Maple Leaf Milling Company office in Ottawa. A large safe was blown open with dynamite and scattered debris filled the area. Only 36 dollars and 78 cents were taken, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Milling Company
Ottawa
He Stole Ten Pianos
A London haulage contractor reports ten pianos stolen from premises nine upright pianos and a baby grand. A firm member suspects the theft was by someone familiar with the business, noting it seems unlikely to be a spur of the moment act. The case invites psychological inquiry into motives and whether music runs in the thief’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Training Of Leaders And The Future Of Canada
The Ottawa Journal urges Canada to train its youth for government and public life as Britain does. Britain trains leaders from early study of governance, while the U.S. is an exception. The piece questions where better government can be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Ottawa Journal
Canada
Britain
United States
St. Thomas
Advertisement Change Sparks Cherry Stock Saga
In Western Ontario a country weekly owner persuades a grocer to update a stagnant ad. The prepaid space leads to a cheeky cherry stock tease that backfires, as inquiries flood in about arriving stock. The grocer’s son is blamed amid humorous curses and misread assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
George
George Sr
J.C.K
Guardians Hope Quintuplets Family Lives Together On Estate
Judge J A Valin said the Dionne quintuplets guardians aim to place the seven siblings and the babies on an estate near Callander to ensure a natural family life. Consent of Oliva Dionne and spouse is required before steps proceed. The guardians would fund education including college and convent tuition for all siblings.
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J. A. Valin
Board of Guardians of the Dionne Quintuplets
Oliva Dionne
Callander
Valin
Quints
Desert miners and their cat Tom travel with burro packs
An old-time miner recalls Tom the cat who kept mice from flour and bacon on long desert trail trips in the Panamint Mountains. Tom rode atop the burro when the crew hit the road, served as a warm foot warmer, and waited for the final word, Al right pardner, before resuming the trek. The piece also notes England's oldest drug store found in Knaresborough.
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Doris I. Bateman
Panamint Mountains
Death Valley
Tom
Minding Your P S and Q S Embroidered Initials Pattern
A craft note offers Pattern 6104 with transfer patterns for initials and monograms in cutwork satin and seed stitches. It includes sizing guidance and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern.
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Household Arts
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
France Builds World's Greatest Line of Defence for Next War
A detailed description portrays the Maginot line as an immense underground fortification system in France's defense strategy. It notes its 80 000 to 150 000 troops garrison, 273 billion francs spent since WWI, 100 miles of tunnels linking multi story fortresses, underground railways, and concealed guns with air bases and comprehensive support facilities.
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Maginot Line
France
League of Nations
Montmedy
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
North Sea
Belgium
Discovery of plasmosin termed the binding substance of life
Dr. R R Beasley announced at the 50th annual meeting of the American Association of Anatomists in Pittsburgh that he identified plasmosin, a binding material inside cells. The substance acts like an attraction that holds each cell unit together, with reversibility leading to cell degeneration if released. Further work may clarify disease processes and potential life extension by preserving binding energy.
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American Association of Anatomists
Pittsburgh
R. R. Beasley
University of Chicago
Association
Beasley
Histamine touted as cure for black eyes at therapy congress
Dr Harold A Abramon, physiology professor, reported histamine derivative clears black eyes in 24 to 36 hours. He noted reduction of purple pigment and relief from swelling after histamine discharge. Also mentions coffee spelling variants and daddy longlegs eye placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Congress of Physical Therapy
New York
Harold A. Abramon
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Windsor Castle gets wireless radio across royal rooms
George VI leads modernisation by wiring Windsor Castle for push-button radio in guest rooms reception rooms and servants quarters. The king oversees the installation personally and has claimed a powerful private wireless set once owned by the Duke of Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Castle
George VI
Duke of Windsor
London
Advertising Campaign Promotes Canadian Flour Abroad
Western Canada wheat interests push an advertising drive for Canadian flour in the British Isles home to about 50 million people. A small rise in bread consumption could significantly boost wheat shipments from Canada for new bread brands, and the publicity effort is expected to be justified by the results.
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British Isles
Western Canada
Canada
Woman drives from back seat as cynic edges dining room chef
A remarked line contrasts gender roles in household work with a cynical tone. The quote frames a woman driving from the back seat of a car against a man cooking from the dining room table, implying equal flaws in domestic behavior.
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North Africa
Biskra
Algeria
Grrom
Douja Ben Smaia
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Araby
Windsor
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