Not the world’s smartest pilot but the oldest one says Bishop
A long editorial extols Colonel W A Bishop VC DS0 as the ultimate brave and careful aviator. It urges caution and safety across activities from driving to boating, praising Bishop’s remark that he wants to be the oldest, not the smartest, while condemning reckless risk taking. It condemns sight of Stop signs and warns drivers against dangerous bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bishop
V.C
D.S.O
Canada
Bishop
Inland Waterways Compare Ocean Voyage Distances Across North America
The text notes that a trip from Halifax to Liverpool spans 2 485 miles, and a voyage via the St Lawrence to the Great Lakes to Duluth would cover 2 389 miles, only 146 miles less. It mentions the Welland Canal’s 396 foot drop and remarks on Canada’s vast inland waterways and national pride.
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Halifax
Liverpool
Straits of
Belle Isle
St. Lawrence
Great Lakes
Duluth
Welland Canal
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Niagara River
Aeroplane safety heat prevents wing ice in wind tunnel study
Cornell physicist Dr Merit Scott demonstrated in a refrigerating wind tunnel that heat carried by pipes along wing leading edges keeps the surface above freezing. The experiment showed hot air from engine-like pipes creating a heat cushion to prevent ice formation on small model wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merit Scott
Cornell
Scott
New 40 Passenger Flying Boat Takes Flight for Atlantic Tests
A 40 passenger flying boat, the largest ever built, will fly in the Pan American system testing trans Atlantic service. The craft will operate between Miami and Barranquilla Colombia covering 1350 miles with most over ocean. The ship features 1000 mile range extendable by reducing passenger space and luxury interiors. Engines have canvased covers that can form a sail for surface sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Caribbean
Pan-American Airways
Miami
Barangguilla
Colombia
Atlantic
Canada Ranks High In Engineering Work
The Ottawa Journal notes Engineering of London praising the Welland Ship Canal as a landmark in British Empire engineering. It highlights the canal's lift height, 21 bridges, and claims it rivals the Panama Canal in significance and scale, placing Canada among world leaders in engineering achievement.
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United States
London
England
Welland Ship Canal
Panama Canal
British Empire
Republic
Ottawa Journal
Fog at Sea Threatens Ships and Passengers
The Atlantic fog disrupts navigation as captains keep constant watch on the bridge. A returning ship reports a captain staying aboard for 50 hours without sleep due to heavy fog. A passenger vessel sounded its fog horn 7 430 times on a single voyage from New York to England.
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Atlantic
New York
England
Postal Clerks Face Stamp Confusion At St Thomas Ontario
Post office workers deal with unusual postage errors as three cent letters return with torn two cent stamps split in half. Patrons thought tearing a two cent stamp created a one cent value, causing two cents due per letter. Also advertised is Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claimed to banish sores.
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St. Thomas
Ontario
Thomas
Saskatchewan butter production up 46 percent in first half 1931
In Saskatchewan, creamery butter production for January through June 1931 rose 46 percent from 1930. Total output reached 8,632,552 pounds, up 2,711,238 pounds from the same period last year. June 1931 production was 2,484,733 pounds versus 2,203,835 pounds in June 1930.
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Saskatchewan
Whiskers Wiggle Trains Into 4:44 Joke
A rural station agent repeats train time as Edward, a six year old, prods him for the exact 4 4. The boy says he enjoys watching the agent’s whiskers wobble when he says the digits. The exchange ends with amusement over the misheard time.
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Edward
Rascal
Muskrats Clean Wounds by Licking Gnawing Infected Flesh
Louisiana biologist notes muskrats keep wounds clean with constant licking and gnaw away infected flesh. He adds that hummingbirds prefer a color over others in flowers.
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Louisiana
Plums Preserved In Spiced Vinegar Syrup
Betty Barclay shares a week recipe for spiced plum preserves. Wash and dry 4 quarts of plums, pack in a stone jar, and make a hot syrup with 1 pint vinegar 3 pounds sugar 1 tablespoon each of cloves cinnamon and allspice. Pour over plums, let stand overnight, drain, reheat syrup, return plums, cook until clear but not soft, pack in hot jars, seal, and keep color firm.
Celestial Almond Cakes and Persian Balm Beauty Claims
A recipe for Celestial Almond Cakes uses blanched almonds butter sugar egg and rice flour with almond extract. The text extols Persian palm and Persian Balm as skin toning and beautifying products promising youthful complexions and feminine elegance.
Scenic Yoho Valley Drive In British Columbia Offer
A travel note extols a motor tour through Yoho Valley in Yoho National Park. The valley spans fourteen miles with sheer mountain sides and primeval forests. Six waterfalls dot the route, led by Takakkaw dropping 1650 feet to the valley floor. Other Canadian Rockies drives include Banff to Lake Louise, Jasper and Water ton Lakes Park.
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Yoho Valley
Yoho National Park
British Columbia
Canada
Canadian Rockies
Banff
Lake Louise
Jasper National Park
Waterton Lakes Park
Canada Post Offices rise to twelve thousand four hundred twenty seven
Canada Post Offices total 12 427 an increase of 18 from last year and 180 since 1922. Rural mail carriers number 4 256 nationwide as stated by Hon. Arthur Sauve Postmaster General.
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Canada
Arthur Sauve
Heal your horse with Douglas Egyptian Liniment
Apply Douglas Egyptian Liniment to sore necks and galls for a sure speedy treatment. Keeps horses healthy while they work and recovers quickly from strains and stiffness.
Carpenter Hopes for a Higher Plane in Afterlife
A carpenter expresses belief that in the next world he will work at a higher level, hoping for some different plane to ply his trade. He reflects on future possibilities beyond this life and the work he does now.
Manitoba Plans Highway Construction Miles Above Earth
Manitoba plans to seek permission to begin four road projects under a federal unemployment relief program after House of Commons funding. Projects include parts of the trans Canada Highway the Pas Highway and Pine Falls and Clear Lake roads with provincial work to proceed if a retroactive agreement is approved. A federal minister denied consent until new legislation passes. A separate note explains stratosphere basics with data from Piccard and a New York Times weather forecast on fog challenges.
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Manitoba
House of Commons
Pine Falls
Clear Lake
W. R. Clubb
Public Works
Gideon Robertson
Labor
Clubb
Dominion
Belt
Piccard
New York Times
Problem of race mixing mocked by professor Sir Arthur Keith
The writer critiques Sir Arthur Keith’s views on human nature and interracial marriage. He dismisses the idea of all races intermarrying and argues racial differences should be preserved, claiming each race has unique contributions that cannot be expressed in Esperanto. The piece highlights racial tensions and the author’s stance on ethnicity.
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Arthur Keith
Canada May Grow Prunes On Vancouver Island
The annual 1930 report from the Dominion Experimental Station at Sidney B C suggests Canada could meet its prune demand within the country. Experiments indicate prunes may be grown to perfection on Vancouver Island after extended trials.
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Canada
Dominion
Sidney
B.C
Vancouver Island
Board of Control cites prohibition of marriage for defectives
The British Board of Control proposes banning marriage for defectives in its annual report. It also states that legalized sterilization of defectives is not justified by current knowledge.
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Board of Control
Great Britain
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Mother Graves
China
E. M. Ward
Ave. H. South
Saskatoon
Sask
France
Betty Barclay
Canada Post Offices
McBean Brothers
Winnipeg
Man
Grain Exchange
Sir Arthur Keith
C.w
the Borden Co. Ltd
George St
Toronto
Blackheads
Appleford
Hamilton
ONT
Hunter-Martin & CO
Recina, Sask
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