Rally for Reasoned Democracy and Educational Press
A Dr Robert Millikin quote urges the voting public to adopt rational scientific analysis over emotion to solve social and economic problems. The piece echoes that democracy survives when problems are examined under the microscope, with newspapers named as strong adult educational influences in fostering free thought and discussion.
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Robert Millikin
American Institute
New York
United States
Millikin
Canada
Highway Crossing Accidents Rise in 1935
A 1935 report by the board of railway commissioners shows 213 highway crossing accidents, up from 182 in 1934. Of 1935 incidents, 61 involved vehicles colliding with train sides, causing 13 deaths and 90 injuries, versus 55 similar crashes in 1934 with seven deaths and 76 injuries.
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Board of Railway Commissioners
Small Military Force on Gilbert and Ellice Islands
The Ocean Island Defence is described as the smallest British military force in the world stationed on Pacific Gilbert and Ellice Islands. It comprises one officer and 20 other ranks.
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Pacific Islands
Gilbert and Ellice
Ocean Island
Pencil that lasts a lifetime gains patent
Wynn E. Eisenhauer of Halifax, secretary of the Maritime Teachers' Bureau, has created a lead pencil designed to be used a lifetime without refills or sharpening. The invention received a patent from the United States Patent Office in Washington.
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Wynn E. Eisenhauer
Halifax
Eisenhauer
Maritime Teachers’ Bureau
United States Patent Office
Washington
Study Society Elects Toronto Doctor President
Dr A A Fletcher of Toronto was elected president of a national society for study and control of rheumatism at Ottawa. Dr Frederick Cadman, Manitoba bacteriologist, was named second vice president.
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A. A. Fletcher
Toronto
National Society For Study and Control
Ottawa
Frederick Cadman
Manitoba
Souvenir thefts by guests top hotel losses in Victoria
Tourists collect hotel items from towels to salt shakers with towels leading losses. Hotels report average annual towel losses of about thirty dozen, with silverware, sugar bowls, light bulbs, and even Gideon Bibles among stolen items. Keys and makeup also drive thefts, with women guests blamed for higher losses.
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Victoria
B.C
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Urging Bile Flow
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate two pounds of bile daily for digestion. It claims gentle, harmless relief without calomel or mercury and warns that poor bile flow causes gas, constipation, and sour mood.
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Carter
Motor Road Under Alps Through Simplon Tunnel Planned
Plans submitted to Swiss railway authorities outline converting one of the Simplon tunnels into a motor road linking Switzerland and Italy. The project costs about 1 million dollars and requires a ventilating system and sidings to tow disabled cars. The Simplon tunnel, built in 1906, is the longest Alps tunnel at 12.14 miles.
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Alps
Switzerland
Italy
Simplon
First Hittite Artifacts Found in Asia Minor Tomb
A 4000 year old tomb in Asia Minor yielded a seven inch gold inlaid bull statue. The silver work appears remarkably modern, suggesting a cultured Hittite civilization beyond prior beliefs. The relic was shown in London to European archaeologists.
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Asia Minor
London
George V Died In Peace Loved By His People
The New York Post notes that George V died in peace and was beloved by the people. It contrasts his reign with an era of emperors dethroned kings assassinated or exiled and dictators ruled by fear of revolt.
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George V
New York Post
British Warships Press On In Mediterranean After Threats
The report notes that British warships remain active in the Mediterranean despite apparent fears or intimidation. It highlights continued patrols and readiness in the area amid tensions with potential aggressors.
Elevation Map Shows Mexico's High State Altitudes
A geographic report notes that eleven Mexican states exceed an average elevation of one mile above sea level. The analysis highlights how terrain influences climate and agriculture across these elevated regions.
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Mexico
North American Muslim Population Estimate
An estimate places the number of Mohammedans in North America at about 20 000, reflecting a rough demographic count amid evolving religious community visibility in the region.
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North America
Puzzle For Scientists Returns Of Life To Krakatoa Island
Dr. Diamond Jenness of the Dominion Museum reports from Victoria that plants and animals are reestablishing on Krakatoa after its violent eruption and tidal wave. He notes Java’s modernization under Dutch rule and its dominant quinine production amid a large population.
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Krakatoa Island
Diamond Jenness
Dominion Museum
Ottawa
Victoria
Krakatoa
Indian Ocean
Malay
East Indies
Jenness
Java
Mastermind Behind Britain's Anti Spy System Dies at 59
Hugh Clelland Hoy private secretary to Sir Reginald Hall director of Naval Intelligence during 1914 1918 died in Charing Cross Hospital London at 59 from gangrene due to arterial hardening. He helped run the 40 O B secret room and later wrote of wartime intrigue in the book 40 O B noting he had to omit many startling matters.
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Britain
Hugh Clelland Hoy
Reginald Hall
Naval Intelligence
Charing Cross Hospital
London
O.B
Admiralty
Overseas Daily Mail
Royal Society of Canada Announces Medal Winners
The Royal Society of Canada announced gold medal awards after a Ottawa meeting. Dr. J B Collip of McGill received the Flavelle Medal for distinguished work in natural science. Pelham Edgar of Victoria College Toronto earned the Lorne Pierce Medal for literature, and W Stewart Wallace, University of Toronto librarian, received the Tyrrell Medal for historical work.
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Royal Society of Canada
Society
Ottawa
J. B. Collip
McGill University
Flavelle
Lorne Pierce
Pelham Edgar
Victoria College
Toronto
Tyrrell
W. Stewart Wallace
University of Toronto
Power Of The Moon Opinion Cited By Mayfield Paper
The Mayfield Kentucky Messenger argues that celestial bodies including the sun moon and planets influence earthly events and human affairs. It asserts the moon could affect oceans and by extension crops and people, showcasing a belief in cosmic control.
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Mayfield
Kentucky
Earth
Pacific
Atlantic
Italy launches Gradisca the grandest hospital ship afloat
Italy unveils the S S Gradisca as the eighth hospital ship in its fleet. The 20800 ton vessel at 660 feet offers 754 beds expandable in emergencies and houses two operating theatres X ray labs bacteriological and chemical labs and a full pharmacy. It will ferry sick workers and soldiers between Italian ports and East Africa with on board rest and care aiding recovery.
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Mussolini
S.S. Gradisca
Italy
East Africa
Gradisca
Basic Sponge Roll Recipe and Yeast Rise Instructions
The text describes a basic sponge method followed by shaping into rolls. It lists ingredients including cups flour milk egg sugar salt shortening and notes a 12 hour warm rise until doubled. It then instructs to knead form into rolls place on a greased pan rise again and bake about 25 minutes in a hot oven.
Rare heart stab wound saved by patient’s own blood
A case described in the Journal of the American Medical Association recounts a stab wound to the heart where the victim survived after his own blood was sponged from the lung cavity and injected back into his veins like a transfusion. Pittsburg physicians Dr. Charles M. Watson and Dr. James R. Watson state it is the first such case in medical annals.
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Journal of the
American Medical Association
Pittsburg
Charles M. Watson
James R. Watson
Unusual Bohemia Case Tests If Man Is Alive
In Bohemia Robert Guenzi fights a death tax demand on his presumed deceased wife. Guenzi must prove he is alive to avoid tax, while officials admit a records error but require a living proof certificate. The parish church records fail to confirm his death or life.
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Bohemia
Robert Guenzi
Zatec
Guenzi
Rheumatism driven out by Phostferine claim
A promotional notice claims Rheumatism can be expelled by Phosterine which supposedly dissolves acid crystals in joints. It cites Mrs E Brewster from Hull who reports dramatic relief and says walking now avoids pain, praising revived energy, improved blood pressure, stomach strength and circulation.
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E Brewster
Greek Street
Hull
Declaration In Autumn Oath for accession pledge by king
Article notes the autumn declaration and oath to maintain Protestant religion by the crown. The sovereign must subscribe and audibly repeat the declaration on first parliament after accession or at coronation, whichever comes first, with a likely new session opening before coronation.
The Best Doctor Quote and Squids Color Change Fact
A proverb about a doctor charging three dollars for a prescription and providing forty dollars of hope is paired with a note that squids change color by expanding body spots. The two items contrast medical optimism with cephalopod camouflage.
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