Systematic Entomology and Hemp History in Canada
Canada maintains a national entomology collection under Dr. J. H. McDunnough with hundreds of thousands of specimens aiding economic insect control. The article also traces hemp from ancient China to North American cultivation, noting fibers, uses, and regional hemp production through colonial times.
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Canada
Department of Science
Dominion
J. H. McDunnough
Canadian Entomological Army
Mystery Ship Marie Celeste Anniversary Noted at Spencer's Island
Seafaring folk in Spencer's Island mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the launching of the Marie Celeste once known as the Amazon. The brigantine left New York for Genoa in 1872 with thirteen aboard and was later found deserted with meals half eaten and the captain’s papers missing.
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Nova Scotia
Spencer's Island
Amazon
New York
Genoa
Canadian 1936 silver dollar vanishes from circulation
Edmonton banks report early 1936 Canadian silver dollars have been bought by collectors. Like the Silver Jubilee coin, most will be kept as souvenirs and little will enter circulation. The 1936 issue shows a new portrait of King George V and is sought as possibly the last with his image. The 1937 issue is tied to King Edward VIII’s coronation.
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Edmonton
George V
Edward VIII
Chronic alcohol role in deaths eyed by study
A study presented to the American Psychiatric Association by Dr W G Urse of Cook County hospital found alcohol listed as the cause in only 5 of 21 deaths. He argued many alcohol related fatalities are missed due to lack of trace evidence and called for re examination of chronic alcoholism’s true role.
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American Psychiatric Association
W. G. Urse
M.D
Cook County Psychopathic Hospital
Chi
Cago
Urge
Canada silk industry grows to national prominence
Canada’s silk industry has shown uninterrupted progress for eighteen years, expanding through the world trade recession with increasing production each year. From a small postwar industry it rose to become one of the five largest branches of Canada’s textile sector.
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Canada
Name Means Nothing What’s in a name
In California there are 140000 acres of English walnuts planted and in Africa nearly 1000000 pounds of Turkish tobacco will be raised this year. And Elgin County Ontario raises Virginia tobacco.
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California
Africa
Elgin County
Ontario
Virginia
China Adopts Flat Air Mail Rates
China announces new flat air mail rates affecting international letters. Officials say the policy simplifies postage and speeds service while maintaining weight based charges for oversized items. The move aims to standardize pricing and reduce mail processing costs.
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China
Business Leaders Call for Warmer Ties Between Politicians and Merchants
Canadian Business editor J M Macdonald argues politicians face tough scrutiny and need business insight. R C Matthews of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges end to long market declines and advocates renewed world trade orientation. The Bennett era official notes nations must relearn to seek markets and allow debtor countries to sell to creditors to raise imports and exports.
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R. C. Matthews
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Washington
National Revenue
Bennett
Canada Tightens Import Rules on Mattress Waste and Magazines
Finance Minister Dunning announces health driven limits on importing mattress waste from the United States. Mattress waste now requires fumigation and cleaning certificates to enter Canada. Used magazines may arrive only as gifts or waste material and cannot be resold as magazines.
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Canada
Finance
Dunning
United States
Life insurance cash receipts in Canada reach 1935 total
Cash life insurance written and paid in Canada during 1935 totaled 588 million 348 thousand 611 dollars. The figure reflects nationwide consumer and corporate policy purchases and payments for the year.
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Canada
Trans-Canada Highway progress and cost figures
Labor Minister Rogers told the House of Commons a passable trans-Canada highway could be completed by fall 1938 at about 10 million dollars. The house approved 3.527 million for current-year highway work. An engineer's report estimates Ontario section completion on a 50 50 basis would cost the Dominion 8.391 million.
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Rogers
House of Commons
Ontario
Dominion
Ambiguous Parable About Generosity From Courtroom Dialogue
In a courtroom exchange the judge asks Pat if with two million dollars he would give away half and if he owned ten horses he would give away five. Pat agrees to both but refuses when asked about two goats, stating he owns two and would not part with one.
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Pat
Proud Peacocks Stitch Pattern for Summer Home Decor
A simple cross stitch pattern 5587 offers a peacock and floral motifs for chair-back and pillow-top embellishments. Includes material needs color ideas and stitch illustrations with two motif transfers and two reverse motifs. Request by sending 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave E
Winnipeg
Reorganization Of Water Development Work Under Farm Rehabilitation Act
Policy changes under the Dominion Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act reorganize water development. Provinces Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba establish committees to handle small projects while the Dominion funds and supervises central engineering from Regina. New and ongoing projects include multiple dams and irrigation schemes across the three provinces with provincial officers overseeing water rights.
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Dominion Minister of Agriculture
J. G. Gardiner
J. Vallance
Regina
Sask
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
L. B. Thomson
Dominion Experimental Station
Swift Current
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Val Marie
Eastend
Middle Creek
Adams Lake
Wascana
Wild Horse
Canada Land and Irrigation Company
Vauxhall
Crystal City
Edward
Estevan
Wood River
Coderre
Leavitt
Pot Hole Creek
Berry Creek
Milk River
Warner
B. Russell
W. L. Jacobson
L. C. Charlesworth
C. J. McGavin
C. H. Attwood
King Edward Adopts Radio Term In Speech Drafts
The Halifax Herald notes King Edward uses a typed draft for speeches with advisers editing between lines. The monarch overruled a change from radio to wireless and restored radio, signaling the British shift toward the term radio while many Canadians still use wireless.
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Edward
British Isles
Halifax Herald
Setting Thames On Fire Explains Phrase Origins
The Port of London Authority Magazine for April argues the phrase setting the Thames on fire is misattributed to the river. It claims the term derives from a horsehair corn sieve called a temse used in grain processing.
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Port of London Authority
Thames
Montreal Star
Clock and calendar machine perfected by Swedish inventor
A. Germandson, a Swedish inventor, has perfected a clock and calendar device. The machine is automatic, with the calendarium adjusting for varying month lengths and leap years. Beethoven never heard his Ninth Symphony due to deafness. Saskatchewan coal output in 1925 reached 919,477 tons valued at $1,281,005.
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A. Germandson
Beethoven
Saskatchewan
War Against Crows Campaign Opens in Saskatchewan
The province wide drive to extirpate crows and magpies began May 1 under the Natural Resources Department. Residents may catch banded birds and return them with the bands bearing lucky numbers to the Game Commissioner in Regina for cash awards from $1 to $500. Further rules and details are available from the department.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Natural Resources
Regina
Canada nickel exports rise in February value
Canada exported nickel valued at 4.12 million dollars in February, up from 2.705 million dollars a year earlier. The gain reflects stronger shipments and higher market demand for refined nickel products.
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Canada
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