Sound Crop Insurance Plan Requires Many Factors
Ottawa expert Wilmer J. Hansen told the Saskatoon Texian Society that Saskatchewan crop insurance failed in past efforts due to small capitalization and weak financial reserves. He reviewed factors shaping yields and noted that long-term averaging, not yearly, is key, with a 60 percent long-term yield coverage proposed and a modified compulsory plan deemed desirable.
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Saskatchewan
Wilmer J. Hansen
Ottawa
Texian Society of Technical Agriculturals
Saskatoon
Hansen
Drouth
Toads Grow Large in Hawaii Used for Pest Control
Hawaiian Bufo Marinas were introduced years ago to combat sugar plantation pests and have proven highly effective. The toads now breed in large numbers and are available for export, with initial demand from Fiji and potential shipments worldwide.
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Hawaiian Islands
Fiji Islands
Bank Cashier Smith Accused of Theft and Elopement
A bank cashier named Smith is alleged to have stolen fifty thousand dollars and fled with his friend's wife. The community reacts with surprise as parish plans for Sunday School class are discussed.
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Smith
New Patents Granted for Novel Gadgets This Month
The U S Patent Office issued recent patents for inventive devices including a telescoping necktie adjustable to any length a golf club shaft drill to bore holes in hard ground a salt shaker with an internal rotatable brush to clear caps perforations a refrigerator tray forming ice spheres and a streamlined golf club head plus a sandwich bag with a bottom salt and pepper compartment a mushroom slicing machine and other small inventions.
Honored Statesman Ma Honored by Nation in Nan King
Ma Hsiang po 98 year old state councilor once impeached as a traitor for plan to float a US loan for China’s industrial growth moves into a new Nan king home Public funds of 15000 are raised to honor his age and home A devout Catholic he attributes his vigor to a simple diet of sweet milk biscuits light wine broth eggs juice and hot chocolate
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Ma Hsiang-po
United States
China
Nan
Peking Board of Censors
Tsu Hsi
Study Quints To Publish Result Of Psychological Study
A Toronto university project led by Dr W E Blatz presents findings from a psychologist study of the Dionne quintuplets. The Canadian physicians Dr Allan Ray Dafoe and Dr Blatz provided the data for the forthcoming annual report to reveal why the five healthy children behave as they do.
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Canada
Dionne
Allan Ray Dafoe
University of Toronto
W. E. Blatz
Dafoe
Death of Pett Ridge Remembers Child Welfare Work
The humorous writer Pett Ridge, famed for child welfare efforts in East London, is remembered as a strong after dinner speaker. He recalled a dance hall notice claiming the management may refuse admission to any lady they think proper.
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Pett Ridge
London
Strange Lunghua Pagoda Mortgaged for Rice Cash
The Lunghua temple in Shanghai mortgaged the famed Lunghua Pagoda for 300 dollars to a local rice shop to cover temple debts. The abbot faced embarrassment after being pressed to pay a large rice bill, and offered the pagoda as security.
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Lunghua Pagoda
Shanghai
Lunghua Temple
Rubber Trees Short Lived Clay In The Cypress Hills
A Cleveland style feature describes rubber plantation life from Penang to the British Empire export trade. J M Kilburn of Assam explains tea and Mr and Mrs Sparks share 27 years on a Penang rubber estate, grafting plans and annual yields. W G Worcester notes bentonite deposits in Cypress Hills for decolorizing oils and whitening tallows. Old newsprint is recovered in the United States using clay to remove ink and reuse pulp.
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India
J. M. Kilburn
Assam
H. E Sparks
Penang
Strait Settlement
Sumatra
Sparks
Toronto Telegram
W. G. Worcester
Saskatchewan University
Cypress Hills
United States
Equal fall rate for iron ball and wooden bar
A claim states that weight does not affect falling velocity. iron ball and wooden bar of equal size are said to descend at identical speeds, implying gravity acts equally on both.
Passenger trips on British railways reach nearly 100 million
Passenger journeys on Britain's rail network in the latest month total 99,911,912 as travel demand remains strong. Officials note steady commuter use and tourism-related trips contributing to the high figure.
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British Railways
Park Animals Add Welcome Flair At Jasper Park Lodge
Wildlife at Jasper Park Lodge now interacts with guests as bears and other four footed animals appear on the premises. The bears perform playful acts on the first fairway while visitors watch enjoying the novelty of the year’s friendlier wildlife presence.
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Jasper Park Lodge
Railways consider double deck car for auto loading
An executive from a railway equipment company proposes a double deck passenger car with skeleton framing to rapidly load automobiles from station platforms. The design would carry autos with passengers and their luggage, including those seated below.
Definition of hookah in Persian water pipe usage
The Persian water pipe, known as a hookah, draws smoke through a vase of water via a long flexible stem. This device uses water cooling and filtration as the smoke passes through the liquid before inhalation.
Combine Crochet and Cross Stitch Pattern Idea
Simple addition combines crochet borders with cross stitch rose motifs for linens. Pattern 5751 includes two motifs two small borders a chart and directions for a crocheted edge with color ideas. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Farm Club Work Elevates Young Farmers in Canada
The article notes how farm club work for boys and girls has positioned youth at the forefront of agriculture. It cites growth from 1,215 clubs and 21,142 members in 1931 to 2,098 clubs and 34,457 members in 1936, with national scope and backing from federal and provincial agriculture departments and universities. It highlights the Canadian Council on Boys' and Girls' Farm Work as the coordinating body based in Ottawa with Secretary A. E. MacLaurin.
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Dominion
Farm Club Organization
Canada
Universites and Agricultural Colleges
Canadian Council On Boys
Canadian Council On Boys’ and Girls
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Departments of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Council
Confederation Building
Ottawa
A. E. MacLaurin
Glass spun into underwear and blankets claims
A Montreal Star report says glass can be drawn into ultrafine threads by steam heating molten glass into a fluffy mass. The threads measure 1 to 20 percent of a human hair in diameter and can be produced at 260000 feet per minute. Theoretical examples claim a pint bottle of glass could circle the globe at the equator.
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Montreal Star
Sir Malcolm Campbell Builds Buoyant 34500 Ball Speedboat
Sir Malcolm Campbell, holder of the land speed record, launched the Blue Bird in Scotland on Loch Lomond and plans an effort to regain the world speed record from Gar Wood. He follows Merrill and Richman by lining the hull with 34500 table tennis balls for added buoyancy.
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Malcolm Campbell
Dick Merrill
Harry Richman
Scotland
Loch Lomond
Malcolm
Gar Wood
Merrill
Richman
Atlantic
Sir Malcolm
A Sensible Idea for Mary Staying Out
Parents devise a time buffer by setting an alarm for when Mary should be home. The 18 year old balks at being treated as a child and uses the plan to stay out later. The system lets Mary stop the alarm and the family maintains the rule.
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Mary
Parents’ Magazine
Icebreaker N. B. McLean sails on 5000 mile Hudson patrol
The N. B. McLean, largest icebreaking unit, leaves Quebec for a 5000 mile Hudson Bay patrol. It will be gone until October with 11 wireless operators aboard to relieve lighthouse crews. Overalls bearing city pictures are now sold in Lon- to.
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Hudson Bay
N. B. McLean
Quebec
Strait
Lon
Canners and Canadian growers urged to expand vegetable processing
The piece argues that Canadians could grow the market by better canning practices and city support for small center canneries. It cites April 1937 import values up 133000 from April 1936 and compares U S shares. Domestic fresh vegetable exports rose to 145000 with U S taking 113174, while potatoes totaled 196736 bushels with U S as top buyer. Brandon Sun.
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United States
Brandon Sun
Indian Prince Buys Antoinette Necklace at Sothebys
An Indian prince bought a diamond necklace for £15000 at Sothebys on behalf of the Maha rajah of Barhanga. The 43 stone piece belonged to Marie Antoinette and bore her arms and initials. The sale was by Archduchess Bianca of Austria and Princess Beatrice of Bourbon as joint owners.
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Marie Antoinette
Morocco
Sotheby's
Barhanga
Bianca of
Austria
Beatrice of Bourbon
Don Carlos
Hamburg Plans New York Style Skyline Monuments
The Hamburg Senate approved a tall building program authorized by Chancellor Hitler to crown the world port with a 60 story skyscraper and other structures up to 15 stories including a workers hotel. Also notes on an Indian swallow’s nest and a J M Barrie quote about recalling words past life and missed chances.
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Hamburg
Adolf Hitler
Hamburg Senate
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Brouth
Hawaii
U.S. Patent Office
Patent Office
George I
England
Olympia
Jasper
Alice Brooks
Alice
Brocks
Canadian Pacific Railway
Nelson
Copenhagen
Willam Fulton
Toronto Globe and Mail
Flyer
Germany
J. M. Barrie
Brutus
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