Gold mining dreams and a forgotten romance in Seattle
Barstow revisits a case with Jack Hammond and Kay Joyce as the radio romance stretches back to childhood memories. Hammond recalls the Crystal Castle Seattle gathering, the nugget pouch, and a planned mining venture in Loon creek and Moose river regions. The dialogue frames hope for a Northward gold rush and a future tied to old friendships.
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Kay
Hammond
Crystal Castle
Seattle
Jack
Barstow
Timmy Moon
Mrs. Joyce
Bruce Kenning
Joe
Loon Creek
Dane immigrant builds Winnipeg boat livery into river frontier
Hans Broe born 46 years ago on a Danish North Sea island arrived in Winnipeg in 1919. Five years ago he invested $60 to start a boat garage on the Red River. Now he employs six men, owns 600 feet of docks, nearly 100 boats and two machine shops. He plans houseboats and driveways along the river with pools and boathouses for urban recreation.
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Hans Broe
Red River
Winnipeg
North Sea
Broe
Bree
Scientists to chase spores with sky hook above U S
United States agriculture department scientists plan high altitude expeditions using a sky hook to collect minute plant parasites floating in upper air currents. The project aims to study spores linked to destructive plant diseases such as black stem rust of grain.
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United States Agriculture Department
N. Charles Lindbergh
Ancient seeds sprout in English showing peas
Green peas in dark blue pods delighted spectators at a Harrow Weald horticultural show in Middlesex. Grown from dormant seed unearthed in Tutankhamen's tomb after 4000 years, the sprouts surprised curator A. Aldridge and his gardener ally. Some pods were shared with Aldridge's son who began mass cultivation. Water remains vital to life.
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England
Harrow Weald
Middlesex
Tutankhamen’s
A. Aldridge
Mr. Aldridge
Radium Thread Treatment Debuts At New York Cancer Institute
New cancer therapy uses ordinary sutures threaded with tiny seeds containing radon to emit radium rays. Dr. Fred Hanes and associates say precise seed spacing improves placement of the burning substance, with applications for mouth cancer and stomach lesions via inflatable rubber bags. The method promises patient comfort and continued eating.
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New York City Cancer Institute
Fred Hanes and Associates
Canadian Buffalo in Poland Flourishes at Smardzewice Park
Three young buffalo cows and a calf given to Poland by the Canadian Government in 1934 thrive at the Park of the State Upper Forestry in Smardzewice. The herd has grown to eight, fed by Canadian grass seeds sent in 1936 by Winnipeg, and the grass is now used to feed the herd. The buffalo are kept as pure breed and will not be mixed with Polish zubr until numbers rise.
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Joe
Loon Creek
Moose River
Poland
Smardzewice
Ottawa
Jan Pawlica
Winnipeg
Fighting For Peace in the Face of War Attitudes
The article portrays Chamberlain as a resolute peacemaker guiding Britain with disciplined action. It compares his stance to historical military resolve and cites his handling of global crises including the Spanish Civil War and Czechoslovakia.
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Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia
Montreal Star
Changed His Attitude at a Busy Shop Window
A lad enters a shop and bows to the manager claiming to be a well spoken and suitable applicant. The manager replies the berth was filled yesterday. The lad retorts by demanding the vacancy card be removed from the window.
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Jesser
Swiss Wristwatch Origin Report From 1806
A note identifies the first known wrist watch as crafted in Switzerland in 1806. The item highlights early horology development and the country’s role in portable timekeeping.
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Switzerland
Manitoba Leads Fisheries Value in 1937 Canada Report
Ontario fisheries produced a market value of 3 615 666 with landings at 3 140 384, up from 3 209 422 and 2 713 722 in 1936. Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon combined value 2 765 032, up from 2 357 663. Manitoba tops with 1 796 012, Saskatchewan 527 199, Alberta 433, Yukon 8 467. whitefish leads in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Manitoba has pickerel.
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Ontario
Bureau of Statistics
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon Territory
Manitoba
Safe Driving Push Cuts U.S. Traffic Fatalities in 1938
The National Safety Council reports a 22 percent drop in first half deaths compared with 1937 and 3,670 lives saved. Traffic rose two percent in five months, yet June showed an eight consecutive month decline and a 24 percent fall from June 1937. If trends hold, 1938 could be the lowest toll since 1928, saving about 8,700 lives versus 1937.
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United States
United States National Safety Council
Goderich Clears Railway Debt With Upheld Obligation
Goderich paid the last installment on a $150000 bond for the Ontario West Shore Railway thirty years after issuance. Interest brought total outlay to $375000, though the line was never completed. The town preserved credit and integrity, choosing to honor the contract despite loss. Toronto Globe and Mail
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Goderich
Ontario West Shore Railway
Toronto Globe and Mail
Mercury Deposits Reported Near Lillooet B C
Extensive new mercury deposits uncovered at Moha near Lillooet B C are owned by eight locals. Specimens assayed in Victoria show $40 to $180 a ton. A Defence Department report is requested to control extensive production for defence. A box of ore was sent to Ottawa. The strike lies 15 miles north of Mud Creek operation in Bridge River valley under development by Montreal and Vancouver interests. The new body, likely same zone, has lower grades but large tonnage potential.
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Moha
Lillooet
B.C
Victoria
Department of Defence
Ottawa
Dominion
Dominion Mines Department
Mud Creek
Bridge River Valley
Montreal
Vancouver
Honor In Arms and the Orthez Bridge Tale
A letter to the London Times recounts a display of chivalry by the Duke of Wellington before the battle of Orthez. He promised Marshal Soult that British soldiers would not cross the Gave de Pau if the French spared the bridge, which remained intact to this day.
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London Times
William Fraser
Wellington
Orthez
Gave de Pau
Marshal Soult
Soult
Curiosity and Progress: A Humorous Exchange from The Record
The Kitchener Record quips that curiosity causes half the world’s troubles yet also drives most progress. A playful dialogue follows about marriage, with a wife teasing that the husband would marry himself if given the chance.
Plans Adventure Will Sail From England In Forty Foot Sloop
Retired Church of England administrator Rev. John Antle aims to sail from England in a 40 foot Revenue to return to Victoria in about two years. His route starts with Newfoundland then the West Indies, Panama Canal, and back to Victoria. He previously voyaged in 1933 aboard the motorship John Antle for mission work.
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John Antle
Church of England
Columbia Coast
Victoria
England
Antle
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Newfoundland
West Indies
Panama Canal
Unusual Plea in Alleged Silverware Theft Case
May Anna Alexander a New York housemaid pleaded partly guilty to stealing 50 pieces of silverware linen and jewelry from her employer Detectives found 47 pieces of silverware and linen at her home Alexander said she did not take the rest as part of her plea
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May Anna Alexander
New York
British writer on energy use of swimmers and sharks
A British writer states that a man swimming at about four miles per hour expends energy more efficiently than a shark moving at 20 miles per hour, highlighting differing energetic costs between human and marine predators.
Corridors Span Two and a Half Miles in Law Courts
A description notes the Law Courts in London contain about two and a half miles of corridors. The figure highlights the vast, maze like layout of the legal complex and its architecture.
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Law Courts
London
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Kay Joyce
Timmy
Praisal
Wilson
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Wilson Fly Pad CO
Hamilton, Ont
U.S
Wes — Sa NT
Canada
Honor In Arms
Duke of Wellington
Kitchener Record
Man
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Raymond
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