Value Of Trees In Prairie Farming Said Vital
The Canadian Forestry Association argues trees boost gardening and farming on the prairies. Its latest annual report highlights tree planted crops in the West and the potential for self-sustaining home food supplies, citing a Piapot farmer who grew 250 bushels of potatoes and many fruits inside a treeed area.
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Canadian Forestry Association
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Piapot
C.P.R
Forestry Association
Regina
Shortage of Marines and new ships worry British admiralty
The British admiralty fears a shortage of trained sailors for new vessels amid a 1932 buildup. Britain leads in destroyer numbers and plans heavier guns and improved seaworthiness, with secret motor torpedo boats and several 35 000 ton battleships under construction.
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British Admiralty
Britain
London and Birmingham exhibit set for British Industries Fair
A 26 mile long British goods counter will run at the fair with 845000 square feet of exhibits, surpassing the 1937 record. London section already exceeds by 10000 square feet. Cards in 17 foreign languages including Russian and Greek will be used, with some exhibitors offering Esperanto. Two firms employ multilingual staffs, and South Africa plans to spend 500000 dollars yearly to attract tourists.
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London
Birmingham
Department of Overseas Trade
No Danger Of Collision As Planet Races Toward Earth
Prof C A Chant of Dunlap Observatory says no collision with planet Eros is likely though it speeds toward Earth at 20 miles per second. He notes Eros is within 20 million miles but poses no near-term danger, citing past proximity and the vast mass difference.
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Toronto
C. A. Chant
Dunlap Observatory
Eros
Chant
Deep South African Gold Mine Gains Relief From Heat
The Robinsong Deep in South Africa, deepest mine in the world at over 8,000 feet, faced scorching rock heat. US manufacturers installed refrigeration to vent hot air, remove moisture and dust, and provide cooler air for miners.
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South Africa
Robingson
Johannesburg
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Autographs On Carnegie Tablecloth Draw Crowd At Museum
A tablecloth owned by Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, signed by many notable guests since 1887, was on display at the Museum of the City of New York. Names include Joseph H Choate Mark Twain S L Clemens Myron C Taylor Alexis Carrel Elihu Root Seth Low and Woodrow Wilson among others.
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Andrew Carnegie
Museum of the City of New York
S. L. Clemens
Myron C. Taylor
Alexis Carrel
Elihu Root
Seth Low
J. Whitelaw Reid
Woodrow Wilson
Henry James
George Harvey
William Vaughn Moody
John Burroughs
Mme Curie
Lyman Abbott
A Puzzle To Motorists In Wisconsin A Novel Car
Frank Dyer of White Water uses an electric rig with harness lights wheel lamps a dashboard horn radio and multiple batteries. Motorists often pull aside unsure what vehicle it is while Dyer prefers his horse and buggy yet runs more electricity than a car.
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Frank Dyer
White Water
Wisconsin
Fran
Difference In Heroes
A reflection contrasts two deaths on the same day. A Japanese fighter perished in China and was hailed a hero for attacking Chinese civilians. In Chicago Dr. Richard H. Jaffe, a pathologist, died after battling a mysterious infant illness in a hospital, saving babies as others succumbed.
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China
Japan
Chicago
Richard H. Jaffe
A Region of Desolation Delivers Delta Migration Tale
A stark portrait of the Shanghai Nanking delta after conflict shows civilians fleeing in an unprecedented migration. The survey describes ruined towns with unharvested crops, abandoned homes, roaming dogs, and Japanese troops moving along decaying roads toward the front.
Ontario Court Judges Debate Tomato Pronunciation
The Ontario Court of Appeals splits over tomato pronunciation with two favoring a broad a as in can and another jokingly as tomayto with hay sound. Two judges remained silent and no ruling was issued. The Shorter Oxford Dictionary favors tomato while Webster's backs tomatto with a US authority.
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Ontario Court of Appeals
Tomayto
Tomatto
United States
Webster's
Ottawa Journal
Aviator claims mile high waterfall in Venezuela
Jimmy Angel, an American aviator, reports discovering a mile high waterfall about 250 miles southeast of Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. He estimates the straight drop at 5 000 to 6 000 feet with rapids adding about 1 000 feet, noting the scene during a jungle flight.
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Venezuela
Kimball Flaccus
College of the City of New York
Jimmy Angel
Ciudad Bolivar
Angel
British Guiana
Winchester Eateries Tied to Cathedral Fame
A traveller asks for dinner in a Winchester restaurant and learns the place boasts the Cathedral as its celebrated feature. The dialogue highlights the city’s landmark as a dining talking point and local pride.
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Winchester
Woman who claims duty to hurt a friend by truth
A woman described as always feeling it her duty to tell others things that will worsen their mood. The line contrasts perceived friendship with blunt honesty in social dynamics.
Defence Of India Armaments and sea defence emphasized
The article notes India facing defence concerns with ports and coastlines guarded by a Royal Air Force deployment of seven squadrons on the North West Frontier and Ambala, with reinforcements from Iraq and Egypt. It recalls a historic sea threat and details the Royal Navy and Royal Indian Navy presence in Indian waters.
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India
Royal Air Force
North West Frontier
Ambala
Punjab
Iraq
Egypt
Emden
Madras
France
Britain
Royal Navy
Indian
Royal Indian Navy
UBC Plans Drastic First Year Registration Cut and Fee Hikes
University of British Columbia president Dr L S Klinck announced drastic limits on first year registrations for next fall. Fees will rise by 25 dollars in some courses and 10,000 dollars was approved for scholarships. The moves follow a board of governors meeting after the province failed to provide a larger annual grant to curb overcrowding. Beginning 1938-39, enrollments will drop by 50 to 100 students in various faculties.
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L. S. Klinck
University of British Columbia
Mit
Etiquette Rules for Entertaining Royalty at Home
Hostesses must submit guest lists to the King and Queen in advance and greet visitors at the entrance. The royal party should be escorted to the auto with doors wide and hosts must avoid waiting guests outside. Formal address uses Your majesty sir ma’am and guests must not discuss politics or scandal.
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George
Elizabeth
Charles A. Smith
Tuberculosis drive launched in India with royal backing
The nationwide anti TB campaign in India is inaugurated by the Marchioness of Linlithgow who aims to equalize health. The King and Queen donate 1000 pounds and Lord Linlithgow 10000 rupees while Delhi seeks a central body with Lady Linlithgow as president and European anti TB expert guidance.
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India
Lady Linlithgow
England
Linlithgow
Delhi
Europe
Pineapple Rival To Silk Worm In Textile Advances
The pineapple may join the silk worm as a major textile competitor as innovation turns plant life into usable cloth. The Christian Science Monitor notes inventions could even yield sandpaper from spinach, signaling diverse plant based materials.
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Christian Science Monitor
Dinosaurs Died Out By Small Brain Size
The account argues dinosaurs vanished due to brains weighing only a few ounces hindering adaptation against smarter rivals. It presents a theory linking cognitive limits to their extinction and frames it as a concise natural history view.
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