World Happenings Briefly Told in Extent
Dame Clara Butt leaves 197 585 estate with 15000 to Royal College of Music. Abolition of hanging discussed in Commons postponed. Byrd Antarctic expedition medals approved by Congress. 526 million navy appropriation pact reached. Amherstburg High plans highway safety course Sept 1. Kenyan trial over thorn beating alleged against Greek planter. Glasgow prisoner consumes metal while awaiting trial. Field home saved from foreclosure by 2600 mortgage paid by Phi Delta Theta. Postmaster General announces further cut in trans Atlantic rates to July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Byrd
Congress
House
United States Navy
Senate
House of Representatives
Canada
Amherstburgh High School
Windsor
Ont
Michel Kenelfis
Nairobi
Kenya
Joseph Shalopski
Glasgow
Eugene Field
Phi Delta Theta
Field
G. C. Tryon
House of Commons
London
Montreal
New York
Civil Service Reform Proposed By Prof Dawson
Professor R MacGregor Dawson of the University of Saskatchewan told the Canadian Political Science Association that political patronage and the service structure harms civil service efficiency. He urged an examination system for merit, a gradation plan to attract talent, a clear promotion path, and a salary scale for a comfortable living. He noted about 62 000 government positions exist with 33 000 filled under the civil service commission, and that many branches like income tax and penitentiaries fall outside the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. MacGregor Dawson
University of Saskatchewan
Canadian Political Science Association
Dominion
Civil Service Commission
Income Tax Branch
Penitentiary Service
Radio Commission
Civil Service Act
Coal furnace instruction hints at screen placement
A brief remark notes that when loading coal into the furnace no request is made to install or raise screens. The line emphasizes focusing on fueling rather than adding protective screens.
England city bans multiple dogs per household rule
Aylesbury England enforces a rule allowing only one dog per residence. The decision affects pet ownership limits for households in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylesbury
England
Proves His Claim Pioneer Resident Says Alberta's First Oil Found
Banff resident William McCardell holds letters supporting that Alberta’s first crude oil was found in November 1879 near Waterton Lakes. Pellet details include oil being 95 percent lubricating oil, five percent vegetation, and testing by Ottawa officials. The Homestake Oil Company, later Rocky Mountain Development, and current Oil City Royalties activity are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
William McCardell
Banff
McCardell
Joseph Lake
Invermere
B.C
Carlin and Lake
Anthracite
Exshaw
Billy McCardell
Lafayette French
Ottawa
Howard Sibbald
California
Scott and Leeson Ranch
Morley
Waterton Lakes
Homestake Oil Company
Rocky Mountain Development Company
Oil City Royalties, Limited
Waterton
New Filtration System Uses Protozoa to Clean Baths
London scientists report a new filtration method for swimming baths. Water is siphoned through earth filters inoculated with protozoa to combat bacteria, offering an alternative to chlorine based purification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Strand
Edward H. Ellis
Floor Polishers Defy Mechanization in Soviet Trade
In Soviet Russia a group of floor polishers resists mechanization dating to Catherine the Great era. They polish with bare feet brushes and cloths while performing a distinctive dance to apply the final sheen. They have prevented the introduction of electrical polishing devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
Catherine the Great
Air Pollution Figures Stir Debate in Britain
Fresh air scarce claims circulate as researchers estimate per breath counts of 13 million coal particles, 700 thousand gasoline particles, 37 thousand rubber dust, and 25 thousand tobacco ash. Proponents urge stronger government action, while critics call such figures propaganda to shape public perception of lung interiors.
Global Thunderstorms Flashing at 360000 Brilliance Each Hour
At any moment about 1800 thunderstorms are active worldwide producing roughly 360000 lightning flashes per hour. This immense electrical activity reflects the planet's dynamic weather patterns and atmospheric convection processes across diverse regions.
War relic font cover returned to Victoria from Ypres
Victoria forwards an elaborately carved five foot oak font cover from Christ Church cathedral in Victoria British Columbia. The piece originally came from St Martin's cathedral Ypres Belgium destroyed in 1915. An Allied appeal sought the return of looted relics and hundreds have already been sent back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martin's
Ypres
Belgium
Victoria
Christ Church
Offola
Longevity Theory Blames Learning for Short Life
Cairo milkman Rem Mohamed, 112, says learning ages you and still milks goats door to door. He preaches a simple life with no drink or smoking and three meals daily. He has one marriage, a wife still alive, and a son aged 65.
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Cairo
Egypt
Rem Mohamed
Mohamed
London bath room telephone wealth shocks readers
In London 500 people own telephones in their baths rooms. The group includes doctors actors and business men. Many subscribers have a telephone in every room with some even in their conservatory.
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London
Crochet This Stunning Three Piece Suit
Crochet patterns Y5582 and Y5583 by Alice Brooks offer a jaunty three piece suit for summer to fall. Includes jacket skirt and sleeveless blouse with simple trim, sizes 16-18 and 38-40, illustrations and material lists. Send 20 cents each to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Agony in Gethsemane and Jesus Prayerful Resolve
The passage recalls the Agony in the Garden where Jesus prays Father not my will but thine be done. He seeks seclusion, prays earnestly, and is strengthened by an angel as he contemplates the cup of suffering and the disciples temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jesus
Kidron
Gethsemane
Reuen Thomas
Charles Lewis Slattery
Papini
Christ
Luke
Cannot Be Tamed Gull Learns Fear From Adults Says Dr. Tait
Dr. John Tait of McGill University told Ottawa's Royal Society that a gull hatched days after birth cannot be tamed. He described a "roundabout conditioning" by parent birds that instills enduring fear of humans and strangers, maintained by the adult warning calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tait
McGill University
Montreal
Royal Society of Canada
Ottawa
Tait
Four Sacred Cave Snakes Arrive at London Zoo
Four five foot snakes with two white stripes have arrived at the London Zoo from Batu caves in Johore Malaya. This species has never before been kept in captivity and their capture is described as an astonishing adventure. The caves are long subterranean passages guarded by native temple priests who restrict entry.
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London Zoo
Malaya
Batu
Johore
Prized Icelandic Book Gift to Manitoba University
Arnijotur B. Olson of Gimli Man donates a 2500 volume collection of Icelandic books to the University of Manitoba. President Sidney E. Smith announces the gift describing it as unequalled in any Canadian university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Arnijotur B. Olson
Gimli
Man
Sidney E. Smith
Garden insect enemies and control methods
General garden enemies split into two groups: chewing insects that cause holes and sap suckers that drain juices. Use poison or burning sprays for chewing pests and a combination for mixed infestations. For sucking pests such as aphids, spray with whale oil soap or nicotine products. Fungus infections show yellowing and white spots. Bordeaux Mixture or sulfur dust helps. Use a perforated tin as a duster and apply sulfur early to protect hollyhocks and phlox. Cutworms are controlled with bran treated with Paris Green. Warm weather favors beans tomatoes squash cucumbers and melons, which prefer rich open soil, with replanting possible for many vegetables.
Empress of Canada Captain Wins Efficiency Trophy
Captain A. J. Hosken of the R M S Empress of Canada and his crew received the Chairman's shield at a Vancouver ceremony. The trophy honors life saving discipline and maintenance aboard Pacific fleet ships, a prize Hosken previously held in 1929 and again now. The award was presented by port manager K J Burns during a luncheon on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hosken
R.N.R
R.M.S
Empress of
Edward W. Beatty
Hosken
R.M.S. Empress of
Old Custom Affected As Eggs Lose Faith In Back Pain Cure
The poultry industry asks for a government mandate to proclaim the Lih Hsia festival or beginning of summer as national egg eating day. Eggs have long been central to the festival but fading belief in their efficacy for a sore back weakens the tradition.
Turkish Girls Seek Equal Military Service Education
In a petition to the Ministry of Education, young Turkish women aged 16 to 20 demand military education and equal treatment with male recruits for compulsory service. They express willingness to fight like men and pursue the same training opportunities.
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Turkey
Ministry of Education
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Meer
Nat
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The
Royal College of Music
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Coast City
Manitoba
ED Aslowas
Makests Owns
Gasone
Efficiency
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