Gains From Low Mood Are Noted In Shrine of Reflections
The article surveys gains from five lean wartime and postwar years. It cites Emerson and twelve U S figures including Henry Ford Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick Evangeline Booth and Frank Vanderlip noting resilience, reform, social justice, and a shift toward equal liberty.
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Emerson
United States
Henry Ford
Santa Claus
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Frank Vanderlip
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Speed Of The Wind Car Aims For 24 Hour Record
British driver George Eyston develops the car Speed of the Wind to target a 24 hour speed record in the United States. He plans to attempt next spring on a dry lake bed near Salt Lake City Utah aiming for an average speed around 127 miles per hour.
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United States
George Eyston
Salt Lake City
Utah
Dr Werner’s Powder Claims Natural Feel for Teeth
An advertisement extols Dr Werner’s Powder as the world’s largest seller and the choice of leading dentists. It says the powder holds teeth firmly and fits comfortably so users forget they have false plates, keeps the mouth sanitary, and is inexpensive and readily available from druggists.
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Dr. Werner
Coss
Bank of Montreal reviewed by Sir Charles Gordon
Sir Charles Gordon addressed Bank of Montreal shareholders detailing Canada’s chartered banks with about 4.7 million depositorsand the Bank of Montreal holding one million. Depositors earned roughly 37 million in interest while shareholders received about 12 million. Bog noted the bank’s strong position as he presented the balance sheet and highlighted extensive branch coverage aiding public service.
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Banks of Canada
Sir Charles Gordon
Bank of Montreal
Sir Charles
W. A. Bog
Global chemical production uneven in early 20th century
About 15 percent of the world's chemicals were made in nations that in 1913 had no significant chemical industries. This reflects early global industrial disparities and growth patterns as nations developed chemical manufacturing capabilities.
Palestine Builds Radio Broadcasting Station
Palestine advances a project to erect a radio broadcasting station, outlining plans, location considerations, and expected community impact for broader communication access.
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Palestine
Treasured keepsake links 1885 rebellion to color parade notes
A glass sugar bowl once used by Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont is held by J. Z. Larocque of Lebret Saskatchewan. The item, imported by Hudson’s Bay Company, was traded for supplies after the Batoche defeat as rebels fled toward the United States. The article also previews 1934 to 1935 U S license plate color changes across states and districts, detailing varied schemes and visibility considerations.
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Lebret
Louis Riel
Gabriel Dumont
England
Hudson's Bay Company
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Dumont
Riel
Batoche
United States
Prince Albert
Touchwood
Qu’Appelle
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Recognition of Germany's Right to Arms and Peace
Arthur Henderson, British president of the disarmament conference, urged recognition of Germany's arms equality as a prerequisite for world peace upon receiving the 1934 Nobel Peace Prize. He cited General Smuts noting disarmament depends on Germany's complete equality.
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Germany
Arthur Henderson
Smuts
Jan C. Smuts
South Africa
Duke of Gloucster visits Toowoomba tobacco rule sparks clash
The Duke of Gloucster attends a Toowoomba event where bidding smoking in public buildings is discussed. A fireman on duty asks the Duke to extinguish his cigarette at a citizens ball. The mayor apologizes and asks the fireman to leave, then the fire chief intervenes. The Duke stops smoking.
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Toowomba
Queensland
Duke of
Just State Of Mind On Age And Memory
A reflection argues age equals a person’s state of mind not the number of birthdays. It claims birthdays should be illegal and age counted by memory health testing. Youth is defined by the ability to forget one’s age.
Radon to Treat Dionne Sister Marie in Ontario
Dr. Edmund Kelly plans a second use of radon therapy at Callander Ontario to treat a tumor on Marie Dionne the smallest of the quintuplets. The growth described as an anginoma is raised and bleeds easily though not malignant, requiring destruction to prevent hemorrhage or infection.
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Edmund Kelly
Callander
Ont
Marie
Kelly
Howard Kelly
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
A. R. Dafoe
Smithsonian announces two sun rays bend plants toward light
The Smithsonian Institute reports two new sun rays, blue and blue-green, that render the growth stimulus auxin inactive. By halting growth on one stem side, these rays cause plants to bend toward the light.
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Smithsonian Institute
Iridescent ancient glass explained by Field Museum
Field Museum researchers attribute the color play of ancient glass to chemical action, detailing how different elements and treatments create the vibrant iridescence observed in artifacts.
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Field Museum
Bluebird Rebuilt for February World Speed Attempt
Sir Malcolm Campbell unveils a rebuilt Bluebird after eighteen months of wind tunnel work and reconstruction aimed at beating his 272.108 mph record. He expects to shave one second from the mile to reach 300 mph, testing only at Daytona Beach between February 2 and 24 depending on tides and beach conditions.
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Malcolm Campbell
London
Daytona Beach
Fla
Malcolm
Daytona
Bluebird
Sir Malcom
Queen Mary to set 96 hour Southamp ton to New York schedule
Cunard White Star plans a 96 hour North Atlantic run for the giant liner Queen Mary from South ampton to New York. The ship would average about 21.4 knots with a 12 hour turnaround, 6300 tons of fuel oil, and advance notice of arrival in New York before Cherbourg.
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Southampton
New York
Cunard White Star
London Daily Telegraph
Cherbourg
Cunard White Star Limited
Kiryu Observes Silent Prayer for Emperor’s Inconvenience
In Kiryu Japan the city of 65000 residents observed a minute of silent prayer to apologize for an inconvenience caused to Emperor Hirohito by being directed over an incorrect route during a ceremonial event.
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Kiryu
Hirohito
Japan
Older Men For Soldiers Says Scientist In England
Dr Herbert Levinstein, president of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, argues only men over 40 should be sent to war. He says youth should lead on the home front while older men take danger posts, and that gray beards would form the stern troops. A London cable report notes this view delivered in Bristol.
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London
New York Herald-Tribune
Herbert Levinstein
Institution of Chemical Engineers
Dr Levinston
Bristol
England
Palestine Connects to World via Radio Telephone Service
Radio telephone service has been established linking all parts of Palestine with the outside world, enabling direct communication and broader connectivity. The development marks a significant step in regional communications, promising faster information exchange and improved accessibility for residents and businesses.
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Palestine
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