Honoring The Dead A Call For Caring Cemeteries
The piece argues cemeteries should reflect respect and beauty rather than neglect. It praises voluntary community effort, citizen committees, and periodic work bees as paths to well maintained grounds with modest spending, noting climate and funds shape Western Canada’s cemeteries.
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Canada
Los Angeles
London hotels keep live trout in underground tanks
Several hotels in London maintain an underground system where a constant stream of fresh water flows through tanks housing live trout. Guests select their trout before cooking, ensuring fresh fish for meals. A recent U S Army field fan design offers a maximum range of 25 000 yards.
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London
U.S. Army
Michigan Tests Driver Reactions With Hidden Road Trials
The Michigan State Highway Department plans a new scheme to study driver responses to different road conditions without informing motorists. Metal bands will be inserted in the roadbed at chosen spots to gauge car positions, speeds, and reactions to roadside signs.
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Michigan Highway Department
Japanese street coverings replaced by wood to save metal
Returning Americans report Tokyo and Yokohama have new wooden manhole coverings to permit metal to be diverted for munitions production. Metal mail boxes were replaced with china ware, indicating rationing measures affecting public utilities.
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Tokyo
Yokohama
Japan
Imperial Airways carries over a million mail pounds each quarter
Imperial Airways transports more than 1,250,000 pounds of mail, roughly 50,000,000 letters, every three months. The praying mantis, though a predator of insects, is harmless to humans.
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Imperial Airways
New York City Lacked Regular Health Board Before 18th Century
The fragment notes that New York City did not have a standing board of health prior to a referenced period, highlighting an 18 percent figure and the year 2320 as part of the doubtful context. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear dates or names.
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New York City
Board of Health
Cycle Club Eases Loneliness of London Domestic Servants
A 1936 cycle club for maids butlers footmen and chauffeurs grew from a single ad by Miss Martha Leigh. Today the London group numbers about 100 members meeting under Hyde Park Corner arch. Membership costs one shilling to join and a half crown yearly.
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Kcyele
London
Martha Leigh
Miss Leigh
Hyde Park Corner
Shredded Wheat Crust Chicken Bake Serves Eight
Two medium stewing chickens simmered with onion bay leaf salt and pepper until tender. Layer chicken and vegetables with finely crumbled Shredded Wheat in a greased dish, top with buttered crumbs, bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until bubbling and browned. Serve with salad and dessert.
Waffle Batter With Swans Down Flour
Sift flour with baking powder and salt then sift again. Whisk egg yolks milk and butter until smooth and fold into the flour. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and bake in a hot waffle iron to yield four 4 section waffles.
Novelty Stage Coach Runs London To Hampton Court
Sidney Truett revives a historic four in hand coach service from Park Lane London to Hampton Court with four horses, horns signaling departure through Hyde Park. The daily two and a half hour journey costs 12 shill 6d per person with horse changes at Roehampton.
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London
Hampton Court
Sidney Truett
Dorking
Fashionable Park Lane
Hyde Park
Roehampton
St. Thomas Times-Journal
New gadget containers prompt clever opening choices
The Brandon Sun notes that modern sardine labels once gave simple opening instructions but now manufacturers push buyers to decide between biting or using tools like crowbars as new packaging appears weekly.
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Brandon Sun
Nickel consumption in 1938 world market
In the first ten months of 1938 the global nickel consumption reached 168 million pounds across all forms, reflecting demand levels in the metals market during that period.
Heat Weathers Claim Dozens in Allahabad
Nineteen people died during a recent heat wave in Allahabad India as temperatures rose and many residents struggled with dehydration and heat related illnesses. Authorities warned residents to seek shade drink water and avoid outdoor work during peak sun hours.
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Allahabad
India
Confidence in the weekly press of Canada and U S up to Niagara Falls
M Lyle Spencer of Syracuse told nearly 300 delegates at the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association convention that weekly papers show strength as fewer dailies emerge in Canada and the U S. He urged social responsibility and warned against self serving advertising in vacant space. Frank B Hutchinson of Syracuse praised cross border press freedom and urged continued free fair intelligent journalism as Canada and the United States grow on the world stage.
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Canada
M. Lyle Spencer
School of Journalism
Syracuse
N.Y
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Niagara Falls
Spencer
United States
Frank B. Hutchinson
Mr. Hutchinson
Lamb Known as Miss Lusitania Visits London Zoo
A four month old Canadian black lamb named Miss Lusitania arrived in London to visit Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose but was gifted to the Regent's Park Zoo. Mrs Roza Brown, an 80 year old widow from Kirkland Lake Ontario, and her party traveled to the zoo by truck at the request of Queen Elizabeth. The steel industry uses about 8000 grams of platinum annually across ten chemical lab applications.
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Lusitania
London
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Regent's Park Zoo
Roza Brown
Kirkland Lake
Ont
Surrey Commercial Docks
Queen Elizabeth
Steel industry spends about ten million yearly on research
The steel industry allocates roughly 10 million dollars annually to research activities. This figure reflects ongoing investment in scientific study and innovation within the sector.
Soybean Seen as Key Protective Food for the Poor
Scientists at the Pacific Science Congress in Berkeley praise the soybean as a major protective food for unbalanced diets. Dr Horvath of the University of Delaware notes processed whole soya flour should top the list of affordable nutritious foods, citing the bean’s 40 percent high grade protein and notable minerals and vitamins.
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Pacific Science Congress
Berkeley
Calif
A. A. Horvath
University of Delaware
German Cars Compete With American Models In Venezuela
Cheap German automobiles challenge American cars in Venezuela's market. The report notes rising imports and price competition affecting local dealers and consumer choices amid economic pressures.
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Venezuela
Soviet Union Aims One Doctor Per Thousand People
A government plan targets a distribution of one physician for every thousand residents. The program seeks to improve medical access and reduce regional disparities by expanding medical schools and training.
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