Metis in Saskatchewan Seek Federal Action to Solve Plight
The Metis in Saskatchewan have organized a convention and drafted a 15 point reform program for the federal government. Rural Metis face extreme poverty, substandard housing, and lack municipal support as governments refuse responsibility. A joint federal provincial conference is urged to address the Metis crisis, with possible northern reservations as a solution.
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Saskatchewan
Prairie
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Remarkable Insect Spider Spins Instant Silk Jets
The common house spider has six spinnerets with tiny spinning spools. Jets of liquid silk emerge and harden instantly when exposed to air, illustrating an extraordinary natural mechanism.
Independent calculations locate Uranus by two men
Two men working independently calculated Uranus's position and reached the same conclusion. The planet was found where both predicted.
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Uranus
Newsboys face restraint as South Africa crackdowns
The report notes a newsboy charged with disturbing the peace by shouting in the streets amid broader calls for discipline by news vendors in South Africa. It mentions varied notes on public behavior and rules affecting street selling and crowds.
Magnificent Gift From Viscount Nuffield To British Troops
Viscount Nuffield announced plans to donate 1 000 000 Morris Motors shares to improve recreation for militia Territorial and other forces. The gift valued around £1 500 000 and in a letter to War Secretary Hore Belisha described as a permanent memorial. He notes past benefactions to Oxford University, iron lungs for empire hospitals, and rehabilitation funding. The donation will be managed by trustees.
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Viscount Nuffield
Automobile Magmate
Morris Motors
Hore- Belisha
Lord Nuffield
Oxford University
Empire Hospital
Britain
British rule praised by visiting priest on world cruise
Rev Father Wilfrid Langlois, chaplain on HMS Empress of Britain, reports from Egypt and India that British administration brings order and progress. He cites education, medical care, and scientific advancement under British rule benefiting native populations. Windsor Star.
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Wilfrid Langlois
Egypt
India
St. Rose de Lima
Britain
Fr. Langlois
Windsor Star
New Shelling Method Uses Explosion To Crack Walnuts
University of California researchers developed a machine driven process that uses a circular saw to cut an opening, blows explosive gas air into the shell, and then passes the nut through a flame to explode the gas content. The system avoids meat damage and opens about 900 pounds per hour.
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University of California
Scientific American
Airborne Robins Eye Planes at Buckinghamshire Field
A Denham Buckinghamshire report notes robins nesting in airplanes at a local airfield. The birds may be adapting to travel by staying at home yet seeing the world. A note cites historical notions of travel and fruit gardens as curiosities.
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Denham
Buckinghamshire
Christian Science Monitor
Edmonton Professor Dismisses Mars Trip Utopias
Dr J W Campbell told the Royal Society of Canada in Montreal that rockets the size of Mount Robson would be needed to send earth dwellers to the moon satellite. He argued rigorous physics undermine Verne and Wells style utopias, noting mass requirements for speed control and noting the leap from past dreams to present TV hopes.
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Mars
Jules Verne
H. G. Wells
Edmonton
Royal Society of Canada
Montreal
J. W. Campbell
Mount Robson
Campbell
Earth
Princess’s ruby studded parasol for Queen Elizabeth trip
A parasol foretold to return gained approval as it emerged that Queen Elizabeth had one made for her America trip. The parasol reportedly matches a full length garden party dress and features a cane handle set with rubies and sapphires. The cane was a gift from an Indian prince.
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Elizabeth
America
Science Advancing Yet Woman Keeps Sweeping Dirt
A wry remark notes science has learned much but questions remain about how a woman can keep sweeping dirt when no additional dirt is brought in. The line hints at unseen labor and social expectations.
Growing Soyabean Industry Gains Ground in Canada
Canada widens cultivation of soyabeans as a growing industry with oils and meals becoming key byproducts. Foreign imports remain large while native crops expand under federal and provincial support. The Pelee Island harvest alone was valued above $35,000 last year.
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Canada
Pelee Island
Ont
Radio Draws Fire Over Homework in Australian Education
The Australian Press Union reports Victorian and New South Wales education officials worry radio disrupts homework. A NSW officer questions home conditions for study as parents listen. Victorian teachers cite this as a case for reducing homework amid home distractions for secondary students. A severe first rank earthquake is noted to strike about every 18 days, usually offshore.
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Australian Press Union
New South Wales
Italy Seeks War Debt Payment in Spanish Materials
Italy plans to collect about 10 billion lire from Franco era aid by taking Spanish war materials including air planes guns and munitions. The arrangement envisions iron ore and mercury shipments controlled by Italian technicians, ships, and a joint Spanish Italian firm to handle mercury output.
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Italy
Spain
Francisco Franco
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Niagara Falls Canada
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Industrial Development Board of Manitoba
Para Sani
Poteford Paper Productc
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
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Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
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