On the Rim of the Earth Dr Urquhart’s Arctic Reach
Dr James A Urquhart of Aklavik describes his 90 000 square mile Arctic district from the Mackenzie mouth. He travels hundreds of miles yearly by dog team water and air to serve mission occupants and the infants home while preparing to meet Ottawa authorities.
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James A. Urquhart
Aklavik
Arete Ocean
Ottawa
Mackenzie River
Aklavik Hospital
North West Mounted Police
Dr. Urquhart
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Donald and
Revelstoke
Rockies
McGill
Army Medical Corps
France
Hong Kong
Wellington
N. Z
Evening Post
Pearl Cultivation Surges In Japan Under Mikimoto
The Japanese oyster pearl industry earns about $2,000,000 yearly and has shifted from experiment to flourishing industry. Led by Kochichi Mikimoto, the so called Pearl King, the operation employs thousands of assistants and handles about 7,000,000 oysters annually to produce lustrous valued pearls.
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Popular Science Monthly
Kochichi Mikimoto
Japan
Treasures Arrive in New York From England
Frank G. Glenn of Kansas City brought a vellum 1230 Old Testament manuscript and a 1481 Decameron print to New York among literary treasures. The Old Testament manuscript was prepared for Shaftsbury Abbey and took 20 years to complete.
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Boccacio
New York
England
Frank G. Glenn
Kansas City
Shaftsbury Abbey
Glenn
Mistress and maid debate manners and health advice
A witty exchange from Moustique Charleroi shows a new maid learning to respond to her mistress with yes or no and a doctor insisting on exercise like chopping wood. The dialogue touches on politeness, instruction, and thirst in a humorous domestic scene.
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Mary
Elephants And Tobacco Feeding Beliefs Debated
Experts dispute the idea that elephants resent tobacco feeding. Dr William M Mann notes elephants may not remember feeders over time while Raymond L Ditmars suggests a single deliberate act could create aversion, but cites no consistent evidence of lasting grudges.
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William M. Mann
National Zoological Park
Washington
Raymond L. Ditmars
New York Zoological Park
Winter Salad Recipes From Betty Barclay
Three winter friendly salads with simple steps and central cheese or fruit components. Cheese Surprise uses cottage cheese with raisins and orange juice, orange halves, and sweet French dressing. Peanut Salad tops orange slices with chopped peanuts and dressing. Orange and Date Salad blends orange pieces with shredded dates and mayonnaise.
One Fixed Idea Man in the Sartorial Single Track
A man clings to homespun attire as a lifelong habit, fearing extravagant style. He resists bold hues and fashion variety, preferring comfortable fit over showy colors. The steadfast mindset frustrates those who fail to grasp his clothing psychology.
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Rock of
Gibraltar
Deadliest pliant found in South Africa warns of tiny fatal dose
Scientists report a plant in South Africa with a lethal dose of one ten thousandth of a grain for an adult and say the poison vanishes after death. The piece ends with a surreal aside about a poetic bridegroom and an unpaid laundry bill.
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South Africa
Tens of Millions of Bicycles in Japan Reach High Use
The report notes that over five million bicycles are in use across Japan, reflecting widespread cycling for daily transport and leisure. Authorities and manufacturers monitor demand, infrastructure, and safety measures to support this large ridership.
Origin and symbolism of playing cards in medieval Europe
The article traces the likely French origin of playing cards while noting Spanish influenced suit names. It links court cards to historical or legendary figures such as Kings of Spades and Hearts to David and Alexander the Great, and Queens to Joan of Arc and Isabeau. It mentions the four knaves as famed medieval captains and suggests the four queens symbolize Majesty, Wisdom, Piety, and Fortitude.
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France
David
Charles VII
Louis XI
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
Charlemagne
Regina
Marie d Anjou
Pallas
Joan of Arc
Drybrook Stranded Hamlet Cut Off From World
Eighty residents within three and a half miles of Coleford in Gloucestershire face isolation as Drybrook lacks lighting drainage mains water and any road. A treacherous woodland track with tree roots pits and swamps hinders escape at night and delays essential services.
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Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
Drybrook
Forest of Dean
Reindeer Trek To Reach Mackenzie Delta In December
North West Territories Department of the Interior notes 3000 reindeer from Lomen Brothers of New York will reach the Mackenzie River delta in December. The herd began its drive in November 1929 under a Canadian government contract to supply 3000 animals in good condition to the eastern Mackenzie delta region.
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Alaska
Mackenzie River
North West Territories
Department of the Interior
Lomen Bros.’ Corporation of
New York
Arctic Circle
Lomen Brothers
Mackenzie Delta
Sunshine cod liver oil aids laying stock in winter
Dominion Department of Agriculture experts urge Sunshine Cod liver Oil as a sunshine substitute in poultry rations during confined winter months. Vitamin D from cod liver oil helps calcium and phosphorus metabolism essential for egg production and shell quality.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Making More Butter
The Dominion Dairy Branch reports strong butter production in 1931 with Ontario up 21.2 percent from last year. Saskatchewan increases include 56 percent higher butter fat receipts and 76.1 percent more butter production in January. Alberta shows an 83 percent rise in butterfat received for February versus the prior year.
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Dominion Dairy Branch
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Byrd to Receive Royal Honor for Polar Expeditions
Rear-Admiral Richard E. Byrd is to be decorated by the King with the Patrons medal of the Royal Geographic Society for his Antarctic expedition and flights over both North and South Poles.
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Richard E. Byrd
Royal Geographic Society
U.S.N
Antarctic
Poles
Winnipeg Stockyards Power Prairie Meat Surge
The Winnipeg stockyards drive a growing western livestock sector as meat shipments surpass flour in value. Winnipeg handles beef pork veal lamb and mutton, supplying about one quarter of Canada. In 1930 the city processed nearly 1.5 billion pounds of meat with major plants turning over over 20 million dollars. The yards span 52 acres with 1.5 million in equipment and plans for expansion. Western farmers add to herds amid a bright industry outlook.
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Western
Prairies
Winnipeg
Canada
Dominion
Fooled Twice In Exam Watch Prank
An examiner detects a student named Smith eyeing his watch during an exam. A slip reading Fooled is found pasted across the dial, then a second slip Fooled again is discovered inside the watch back. The student is allowed to continue with heightened scrutiny.
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Smith
Four Chinese Lady Doctors Practice Dentistry in Tavoy
A London correspondent from the Federated Malay States recalls in vivid detail that four Chinese lady doctors arrived in Tavoy and immediately began patient care. One clinician restrained the man’s arms while another sat on his lap to calm him, as the fourth extracted a tooth amid a shriek from the patient. A further scream signaled the progress of their mercy mission.
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London
Federated Malay States
Tavoy
Repeal Clause Signals End of Horse and Harness Burdens
The Manitoba Free Press notes a bill amending the Hotelkeepers' Act to remove landlords from liability for guests horses and harness. The change reflects a mechanized era where hosts focus on motor cars, not equestrian paraphernalia, marking a shift in guest care responsibilities.
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Manitoba Free Press
Ancient Pyramid Erected Over Five Thousand Years Ago
The Great Pyramid of Egypt was built more than 5,000 years ago. A rough method to estimate thunderstorm distance uses five seconds per mile between a flash and a sound.
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Egypt
Saskatchewan Power Commission Expands Provincial Grid
The Saskatchewan Power Commission reports capital assets of over 6.4 million and 1 151 miles of government lines, with 55 miles remaining unfunded. It operates three large plants and 66 smaller systems, serving 106 urban centres, as expansion continues with 1 million in government estimates for 1931.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Power Commission
Commission
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Shellbrook
Prince Albert
Lund
The Measure Of Success In Farming Profits
Dr. J. H. Grisdale states that the measure of success in farming is net profit after costs, including interest, wear and tear, and labor. He argues farming is a business and must be judged by returns minus total costs.
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Economic Annalist
J. H. Grisdale
Canada's First Paper Mills and Their Early Locations
The first Canadian paper mill began at St Andrews Quebec in 1803. Upper Canada saw a mill at Greens ville near Hamilton in 1813, while Bedford Basin near Halifax housed the first Maritime Provinces mill in 1819.
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Canada
St. Andrews
Quebec
Upper Canada
Greensville
Crook’s Hollow
Hamilton
Bedford Basin
Halifax
Maritime Provinces
Car in need of repairs more likely to crash study finds
An accident study shows that an automobile needing repairs is about fifteen percent more liable to be involved in a serious accident than a car in good condition. The findings emphasize maintenance as a key safety factor for drivers and insurers.
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