National Floral Emblems Chosen As Symbolical Of National Characteristics
Canada names national flowers with Maple Leaf and regional emblems. Nova Scotia Trail ing Arbutus, Manitoba Anemone patiens, Alberta Wild Rose, Ontario Trillium chosen officially or proposed. Other nations’ symbols include England Rose, Scotland Thistle, Ireland Shamrock, France Iris.
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Canada
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
Canadian
United States
Egypt
India
Japan
Saint-Jean Baptiste Society
Montreal
Denis-Benjamin Viger
Massachusetts
France Has New Car By Andre Dubonnet
A fish shaped 21 hp eight cylinder car designed by Andre Dubonnet, tested near Paris at Monthlery and soon to be shown in England, features the engine ahead of the back axle and a driving seat over the front axle, claiming 120 mph top speed and 40 percent lower fuel use than standard cars. An ordinary model with the same engine reached 90 mph on the track.
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Andre Dubonnet
Monthlery
Paris
England
Value Of A Garden For Health And Complexion
The home garden is no friend of the beauty specialist where complexion is concerned. A properly balanced diet with vitamin rich fresh vegetables gives nature a chance to help health and complexion. Vegetables supply key nutrients missing in many modern foods and are most valuable when grown and used fresh from the garden.
Rock Wool Industry Begins in Canada in 1934
Canada started rock wool production in 1934 with three plants. The Department of Mines says most output is used for building insulation. Findings traced to limestone deposits in Ontario’s Niagara district and the department’s survey of limestone resources. When gray squirrels overpopulate a region, a large migration ensues with notable excitement.
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Canada
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Department
Niagara
Ontario
Department of the Limestone Resources of Canada
Florida Ditches Stretch 5,113 Miles Across State
Florida lists 5,113 miles of drainage ditches in the latest infrastructure tally. The report highlights extensive irrigation and flood control networks spanning multiple counties and major basins.
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Florida
Think Twice Before You Shoot Says Snapshot Guild
The Snapshot Guild urges photographers to improve composition by changing viewpoint rather than shooting aimlessly. It emphasizes placing the main subject off center, guiding lines and light, and considering time of day to avoid secondary elements stealing attention. John Van Guilder.
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John van Guilder
King Edward assumes colonelcy in chief of Royal Marines
The King takes the position of colonel in chief of the Royal Marines, a role held by King George before him. The corps welcomed the appointment after mounting guard at Buckingham Palace St. James Palace and the Hyde Park magazine for the first time in its 270 year history.
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King Edward
Famous Corps
Royal Marines
Fighting Services
Edward
Buckingham Palace
St. James Palace
Hyde Park
Lanterns Dim Coyotes Midwest Sheep Flock Threats
Scarecrows to deter coyotes give way to lighted lanterns hung on poles above western flocks at night. Sheepmen report reduced predation as the glow guards pastures, improving security for grazing bands and herds under starry skies.
Coronation Robes Ordered for 1600 Attendants
The coronation will spend about 800000 on robes for peers and peeresses. Each robe costs 425 and crown nets 90. Cloth of crimson velvet takes six months to make in northern England and nearly 1600 robes must be produced.
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England
Enamel Hailed for Long-Lasting Cleanliness
A new enamel is claimed to stay clean for weeks and require only a dry cloth wipe. Hope is expressed among youths that the enamel could be used on the neck, suggesting potential applications.
Get Busy On A Lovely Panel Embroidered Iris Spirea
Decorative wall hanging pattern 5569 shows embroidery using outline single running and French knot stitches for spirea in French knot, with a 15 by 20 inch transfer, color ideas, and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union to obtain pattern 5569. No Alice Brooks pattern book exists.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Government Noncommitment on Mandated Territories Stirs Debate
British officials rejected any pledge to surrender mandates including colonies and Tanganyika while stressing joint review with Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Colonial secretary J. H. Thomas said any transfer would require broader empire-wide consideration and consultation with inhabitants. Churchill noted the issue should not be treated as closed.
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J.H. Thomas
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Thomas
France
Belgium
Tanganyika
Treasury
House
Winston Churchill
Wildlife federation proposed for eastern Canada meeting
At a Montreal gathering representatives from eastern provinces endorsed a national federation of wildlife groups and formed a preliminary committee to develop details. They planned to urge Ottawa to convene a national conference, with cross country cooperation and participants from Nova Scotia to Ontario and Manitoba including B H Innis E H Cook F Cedric Cooper Col H A Stewart Charles Fremont Dr C G Keyes Dr Arthur B James E B Pitblado R H G Bonnycastle and scientific delegates Prof W J K Harkness and B W Taylor.
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Wild
Canada
Montreal
Dominion
Ottawa
Nova Scotia
B. H. Innis
New Brunswick
E H. Cook
F. Cedric Cooper
Quebec
Col
H. A. Stewart
Charles Fremont
Ontario
C. G Keyes
Arthur B. James
Manitoba
E. B. Pitblado
R. H G. Bonny
Agricultural Outlook Forecast Of Wheat Prices For Current Crop Year
The outlook for Saskatchewan farmers is one of moderate optimism. Wheat prices are subject to varied national and international influences and forecasts are mere guesses. Farmers cannot reliably budget for a higher average price next year, but a material reduction is also unlikely.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Farm Management
University of Saskatchewan
Reindeer Herd Moves North to Summer Range
Canada’s herd of reindeer begins its northward migration along the Arctic coast near Kittigatuit on April 1 in good condition. The move is leisurely to protect the herd during the approaching fawning season and ensure arrival in peak shape at the summer range.
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Canada
Arctic
Kittigatuit
Strange flame colored animal spotted in Verona
Reports describe a five foot flame colored creature resembling a pig with bear like fire feet and duck like hind feet shot in Verona. It is claimed to be the first of its kind known as scientists express puzzlement amid rising employment in PBPelerium.
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Verona
Waterfowl Refuges Rise Across United States
The nation has set aside over 2 100 000 acres for wild ducks and geese refuges under the U S Bureau of Biological Survey. Civilian Conservation Corps labor now funds more wildlife work, with 5600 men protecting flyways from Montana to Michigan and across the Mississippi and Atlantic corridors.
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United States
United States Bureau of Biological Survey
Civilian Conservation Corps
Plains States
Montana
Michigan
Canadian
Mississippi
Appalachian States
Atlantic Seaboard
International Sport Doctors Congress to Meet in Berlin
Doctors from 20 nations including the United States will convene in Berlin for the International Sport Doctors Congress set for July 27 to August 3. The main topics will cover treatment of athlete ailments and injuries ahead of the Olympic Games.
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United States
Berlin
Suitor-Honey Debate Over Weekly Budget
A light exchange ends with a quip as a suitor challenges living on 25 a week while the girl friend urges practicality by saying get the license and try it for a week. The comic banter highlights frugal living and independence.
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St. Patrick
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