Farm Rehabilitation Efforts Boosted by Prairie Associations
Western Canada drought hit areas form Agricultural Improvement Associations to coordinate drought and soil drifting control. Members adopt uniform measures, with Dominion guidance and grants up to 100 dollars per association supplementing local efforts in seed production contour furrowing water development tree planting and shelterbelts.
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Canada
Dominion Experimental Farms
Dominion
Water Development Committee
Discoveries Unearth Two Ancient Chinese Dolls’ Houses
In Chungking China in a school grounds a tomb 1900 years old yields two complete dolls’ houses with small figures, women slaves and musicians. Dr David Graham of West China Union University leads the examination noting early dolls in Egypt Greece and Rome.
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Chungking
China
David Graham
University Museum of the West China Union University
Chengtu
Ancient
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Orange the Favorite Color for Handmill Machines
A Mid Western factory painted three identical handmilling machines red orange and gray. The orange unit became instantly the most popular with workers, the red machine second and the gray one last.
Italy removes Inter Allied Medal from wear list
A decree law excludes the inter allied medal commemorating the Great War from the 32 decorations permitted for military wear. Separately the world's largest copper mine is located in Arizona.
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Italy
the State
Arizona
Imperial Airways speeds empire flights with new schedule
Imperial Airways announces faster flying services to Egypt India Australia and South Africa as part of the faster empire airmail plan. The new fleet of flying boats cuts England to Egypt to about one day four hours and reduces many legs by days, with Bangkok to Hong Kong planned to link Australia Malaya and China.
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Egypt
India
Australia
South Africa
Imperial Airways
England
Alexandria
Singapore
Brisbane
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Malaya
China
Africa
Radio equipment ordered for Mackenzie reindeer station
The Mines and Resources Department announces installing radio transmitting and receiving gear at the government reindeer station east of the Mackenzie river delta to link with the national defence station at Aklavik. The 5000 head herd will gain outside contact, while Dr. J A Urquhart plans fall Ottawa talks with Minister Crerar on future herd policy and native attitudes toward keeping the herd.
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Mackenzie River Delta
Mines and Resources Department
National Defence
Aklavik
N.W.T
J A. Urquhart
Ottawa
T. A. Crerar
Gooseberry Grower Hopes For World Wide Fame
In Toledo Oregon John Q Gage a retired sawmill man and shipwright pursues a theory that a gooseberry can attract attention. He harvested his 1938 crop noting berries averaging 3 and a half inches in circumference enabling easier old fashioned gooseberry pies for mothers and grandmothers.
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Toledo
Oregon
John Q. Gage
Gage
Won Mason Trophy Won by The Penticton Herald
The Penticton Herald of Penticton British Columbia won the Mason Trophy for best all round paper in the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association contest. The Herald was noted for its strong styling and 2000 plus circulation among 94 newspapers submitted. The awards spanned provinces with multiple recognitions including Ontario and Alberta.
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Penticton Herald
Penticton, B.C
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
John C. Kirkwood
Herald
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
French schoolchildren weigh England after King George visit
Paris teachers test pupils on knowledge of Britain and the Allied state after the King and Queen’s visit. Answers praise English navy and loans of ships, yet some fear future risk or recall past enmity such as burning Joan of Arc, showing mixed views on friendship with England.
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France
Great Britain
George
Elizabeth
Paris
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Underground Coober Pedy Post Office Draws Philatelists
Philatelists worldwide seek mail coverings with the postmark from Coober Pedy's underground post office in Australia. Prospectors live in rooms carved in soft sandstone. the bank and post office share the subterranean complex. Paraffin wax hardness under 200 000 psi pressure noted.
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Coober Pedy
Philosophy Of Man And Public Life In A few Words
A collection of aphoristic reflections on human nature and social judgment. It contrasts perceptions of wealth, charity, politics, religion, affection, and thrift with a wry line about the futility of trying to please everyone. An Ohio tornado anecdote and a historical tomb inscription conclude the piece.
Pattern 6202 Dog Mascot Pattern for Merely 20 Cents
A vintage pattern notice promotes Pattern 6202 for making a calico dog mascot. It promises a sewable item that can be a toy or mascot, with materials listed and directions included. Send 20 cents to the Household Arts Dept at Winnipeg Newspaper Union to obtain the pattern.
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Calico
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot
Rina
Canada Mineral Boom Sways Hats and Mines Across Nation
An article notes a shift in fashion toward modest sun exposure and renewed hat use to curb hair damage. It also highlights Donald M. Marvin's Canada Royal Bank analysis detailing a mining boom, with 1938 petroleum output tripling 1937, Canada leading in nickel uranium and platinum, gold rising toward 375,000 ounces monthly and potential 400,000 ounces by year end.
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Donald M. Marvin
Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
Russia
Colombia
South Africa
Edmonton Dentist Covers World’s Far Reaches In Dental Odyssey
Dr. Lee R. Dodds runs the world’s broadest practice in effect by air. Each summer he flies three months on a zigzag route from Edmonton to the Arctic coast treating miners, prospectors, missionaries and trappers from Mc Murray to Cameron Bay. He screens teeth across a region as large as Europe and ships plates and bridges by air mail to Northwest Territories communities.
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Edmonton
Lee R. Dodds
Arctic Ocean
Dodds
Europe
McMurray
Fort Smith
Yellowknife
Gordon Lake
Fort Rae
Cameron Bay
Arctic
Northwest Territories
Dr. Dodds
B. T. Richardson
Miss White Plans Marriage Ties In Oil Boom Town
A Centralia post office received a letter addressed to Miss Rachel White in care of an oil boom town with about 2 000 residents. The note suggests she may have married an oil man recently and urges rush delivery. The envelope bears no street address and the surname is unknown.
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Centralia
Rachel White
Girdling the planet by airplane in record time
A vivid remark notes that circling the globe by air in record speed is impressive but not a recreation, underscoring a practical or utilitarian view of speed over leisure.
Lizzie Devers Plans Firsts At 106 In Sapulpa
The Sapulpa woman Lizzie Devers, soon to be 106, vows to try experiences she has never had. She will drink a soda at a drug store fountain and attend a movie, both new to her, then let someone drive her home without comment. She lives alone on a hill and says she does not mind living solo. She is not a hermit, just seeking a few acquaintances after giving up friends 50 years ago.
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Chicago
Galt
Lizzie Devers
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Mrs
Police log fuels Shakespearean toil in Timmins case
Timmins police report a 200 page complaint book begun July 11 was finished in 27 days. The force notes an average of ten books per year. Zoo visitors in New York praise the bongo as the prettiest antelope. The toughest task is getting a healthy boy to bed at night.
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Timmins
Ont
New York
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Boy Scout Movement
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Publius Nonius Zethus
Alice Brooks
Eich
Woman
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