Richest Radium Deposit Found in Northwest Territories
Dr. J A Allan of the University of Alberta announces radium bearing pitchblende from Echo Bay on Great Bear Lake. Ore runs richer than Belgian Congo sources, with about 66 percent pitchblende and an estimated ore value of 8600 dollars per ton. One gram of radium per six tons of pitchblende is noted, indicating vast potential across Canada’s pre Cambrian Shield.
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Great Bear Lake
Edmonton
Northwest Territories
J. A. Allan
Department of Geology
University of Alberta
Allan
Echo Bay
Alberta
University
A. L. Cummings
Dominion
Fort Smith
Al-lan
Belgian Congo
M.S
F.rsc
L. Rutherford
Msc
E. H. Boomer
M.S. Ph
Colorado
Canada
Shield
Denmark abolishes army and navy amid peaceful course
Denmark's parliament voted to end the army and navy leaving only a police force and coast guard to regulate shipping and customs. The nation lacks manpower and industrial resources for modern warfare, though historically famed marauders seek a peaceful, prosperous future.
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Denmark
Oklahoman
Canadian seabird sanctuaries count and species mix
The 1930 seabird population of ten sanctuaries on the Gulf of St. Lawrence north shore reached 100 836 excluding that year's hatchlings, per National Parks of Canada. Birds spanned sixteen species, mostly seabirds, as Canada operates over forty protected sanctuaries for birds nationwide.
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Gulf of St. Lawrence
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
Canada
Nesting Egg Debate Sparks Second Chance Remark
The exchange shows Pages Gates in Yverdon noting eggs are too small and suggesting they be returned to the nest briefly, indicating a temporary reversal of the incubation decision.
Advice Worth Considering Names That Date a Child
The piece warns against giving babies topical or dated names tied to celebrities battles or famous figures. It notes twins named Amos and Andy and many Elizabeths linked to royal eras while arguing for timeless choices that won’t date a child as they grow. It cites war era names like Vinny Haig Alma Nelson Wellington as examples.
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Evermore
Amos
Andy
Ramsay MacDonalds
Canada
British Empire
Elizabeth
Duchess of York
Vinny and Haig
Alma
Canadian invites Prince to World Grain Expo in Regina
Sixteen countries have accepted Canada's invitation to send delegates and exhibits to the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference at Regina from July 25 to August 6, 1932. Italy Peru Yugoslavia Guatemala New Zealand Czecho Slovakia Netherlands Belgium Poland Siam India Portugal Switzerland Estonia Philippine Islands Argentina and others will be represented. Approximately 50 countries are expected to attend the event with plans for Prince of Wales to officially open. Sir George Perley extended the invitation at the British Industries Fair in Buenos Aires on March 14.
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Regina
Italy
Peru
Yugoslavia
Guatemala
New Zealand
Czecho-Slovakia
Netherlands
Belgium
Poland
Siam
India
Portugal
Switzerland
Estonia
Philippine Islands
Argentina
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales
Buenos Aires
George Perley
Canada
Maple Sugar Industry Act Improves Syrup Quality in 1931
New Maple Sugar Industry Act and Regulations that took effect March 1 lead to clearer licensing for plants selling outside their province and registration for other plants. Private sugar bush owners need a license only if their product is sold outside the province, with no fee charged.
Ontario Poultry Survey Indicates Fluctuating Flock Numbers
A recent Dominion Livestock Branch Poultry Division survey of Ontario reports more flocks this season. Out of reports 15 counties expect no change, 6 foresee a decrease, while several counties anticipate a substantial rise in flock numbers.
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Ontario
Dominion Live Stock Branch
Global effort urged for universal remedy to low mood
Sir George Paish an internationally known economist urged world governments to cooperate on a universal remedy for present low mood. He spoke at the Empire Club in Toronto arguing such action is essential for restoration of prosperity.
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George Paish
London Statist
Empire Club
Toronto
Brooklyn Tenement Violations Reported For Sleep Rooms
A report states that 60 000 windowless sleeping rooms are used in the borough of Brooklyn New York in violation of the tenement house law.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Avro Tractor Plane 1911 Shown At Science Museum
The first English biplane with a front propeller, a forerunner of modern light aircraft, has been placed on display in London’s Science Museum. The Avro tractor plane dates to 1911.
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England
Science Museum
London
Avro
Color Names From Biology Inspire Vivid Bird and Flower Descriptions
Biologists coined many color terms like pea-green vermillion chestnut to describe hues found in birds and flowers, enriching scientific language and visual imagination in natural history.
Ancient Greek voting by pebble urns method
A 2500 year old Greek voting practice used a separate urn for each candidate. Voters cast a white pebble to support a candidate and a black pebble to oppose. The system relied on visible counts and simple color coded stones to indicate ballots.
Toy Tramp Failing Jeers Ends Invention Tale
A customer notes the inventor's mechanical toys thrive with one failure. The inventor recalls a single defective toy tramp that would not function, contrasting overall success with that lone flaw.
Fashion patterns and prices in Spring Summer Fashion Magazine
The issue lists pattern numbers 240 229 242 331 and 884 with sizes from children to teens and corresponding fabric yardages for 39 inch material. It promotes a Paris spring summer fashion guide and sewing lessons with book price 15 cents and patterns 25 cents plus coin wrap guidance.
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Paris
Wheat research urged to unlock wide uses beyond food
A Toronto firm urges wealthy backers to fund a national wheat research laboratory. They envision non alcoholic beverages medicinal products and wheat based fuels derived from wheat or its by products. They suggest government or business groups endow a lab with support from the Wheat Pool and transport firms.
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Toronto
Beekeeping Industry Demands Lower Express Rates
Industry growth in shipping package bees from Southern states to the North prompts shippers to seek reduced express rates from one and one half to first class. Initiated by the California State Beekeepers Association, 1931 prices are the lowest in history as production of package bees and early queens improves. Delays in shipping have greatly diminished in recent years, marking remarkable progress in beekeeping.
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California State Beekeepers’ Association
Montreal Grain Exports Rise for Late April May
Grain exports booked at Montreal port total between 13 and 14 million bushels for late April and May, double the amount booked at this time last year. About 30 to 35 tramp ships have been chartered to carry the first shipments, with liner departures also carrying grain. Dealers call the bookings very encouraging for a busy season due to rising export grain demand.
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Montreal
Manitoba Subsidy Increase Highlights 1931-32 Estimates
In the main estimates for 1931-32 the total subsidies to provinces amount to 12,744,201.32 dollars. Manitoba shows a rise of 153,492.82 dollars compared with 1930-31, while all other provinces receive the same total as last year.
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House of Commons
Manitoba
Douglas fir planting by Forestry Commission 1929
During the year ending September 30, 1929 the Forestry Commission of Great Britain planted 3,247,000 Douglas fir trees. The seed was obtained from the Forest Service of the Department of the Interior and extracted at the Service seed plant in New Westminster British Columbia.
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Forestry Commission of Great Britain
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
New Westminster
B.C
Pedestrian Right of Way Cited in Winnipeg Court
In Winnipeg police court the prosecutor argued that law favors pedestrians in a traffic case. The defendant A. B. Shinbane retorted that bumper marks also support that view.
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Winnipeg
A. B. Shinbane
New Elevator At Churchill
Canadian Government grain elevator at Churchill will be supplied from Winnipeg with essential steel products. The 2 000 000 bushel facility at the Hudson Bay Railway terminus aims to handle Prairie grain shipments to Europe via the Hudson Bay route this year.
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Churchill
Hudson Bay Railway
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Europes
Hudson Bay
Bees Carry Heavy Loads
A description of how bees fly with nectar loads. Unladen bees average 25 mph, rarely exceed 15 mph. Nectar laden bees can fly as fast as unladen, but may rest. Very heavy loads fatigue bees over water and risk drowning. landing can be ungraceful. Average nectar load about 40 milligrams, roughly half the bee’s weight.
Princes Visit Brazilian Gold Mine Deepest in World
The Prince of Wales and Prince George descended 7 800 feet into Morro Velho in Bello Horizonte Brazil to operate blasting drills for a few minutes. The pit temperature reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit deep in the mine known as the bottom of the earth.
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Prince of Wales
Prince George
Morrovelho
Brazil
Bello Horizonte
South Africa Eyes 15 Million Maize Bags This Year
Report notes national maize output projected at 15 million bags amid agricultural outlook. In Stockholm, Vart Tiem comments on alleged forgery questions, while a judge clarifies that the case involves broader fraud issues not writing one’s own name.
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South Africa
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