Plan to Link Vancouver and Alaska with Pacific Coast Highway
A. F. Holloway of Seattle campaigns to back a Pacific coast highway from Vancouver to Alaska via the Yukon and Central British Columbia. The plan envisions Canadian and U S segments totaling about 1 236 miles with a 14 million dollar Canadian cost and a two million U S cost. It aims to boost tourism, mining, timber and furs and deepen cross border ties among Alaska, British Columbia and Yukon.
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Vancouver
Alaska
Pacific Coast
A. F. Holloway
Seattle
Holloway
Yuko
Cental
British Columbia
Canada
United States Congress
Pacific Yukon
Hazelton
Alaskan
United States
Fairbanks
Great Fraser Canyon
Cariboo
Prince George
Yukon
Prince Rupert
Chambers of Commerce
Mr. Holloway
Yukon Territory
Dawson
Sympathy For Victorian Women In Modern View
Mrs. A R McBain told the Montreal Women's Club sympathy for Victorian women is wasted. She cited Queen Victoria and biographers noting their public achievements including Florence Nightingale George Eliot Charlotte Bronte and Emmeline Pankhurst.
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A. R. McBain
Queen Victoria
McBain
Florence Nightingale
George Blot
Charlotte Bronte
Elizabeth Barret
Emmeline Pankhurst
Mrs. McBain
Ten Thousand Word List And Cheese Production Data
A college professor lists ten thousand words essential to understanding world affairs. In Canada 1934 processed cheese output reached 11,996,548 pounds, up 1,361,324 pounds or 13 percent from the previous year.
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Canada
Melodious Rote Horns Research on Noise Reduction
The Manchester Guardian notes studies on horn design showing a double-note horn tuned to a third offers high carrying capacity with minimal ear offense. It argues standardizing such horns could reduce transport noise, while urging elimination of glaring offenders that jar nerves.
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Manchester Guardian
Summer Cotton Blouses Pattern Details by Ellen Worth
Patterns offer two blouse views in eyelet batiste and floral dimity with V neck and bow, suitable for linen suits or peasant skirts. Includes sizing, yardage for View A and B, 20c price, mail orders to Pattern Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union. Also promotes Spring Fashion Magazine with color illustrations and family-ready designs.
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Pattern Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Standard Time Adopted by Nations in 1883
F R Sayer reports in Canadian National Railways Magazine April issue that Sir Sandford Fleming introduced standard time, now governing all Canadian railway operations. Trainmen’s watches are checked by a master clock, with daily time signals from AirGul University to CN routes. A new time micrometer speeds and sharpens watch accuracy in under a minute.
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Sir Sandford Fleming
F. R. Sayer
Canadian National Railways Magazine
Canada
AirGul University
Canadian National
Precarious mining era warned by Minister Gordon
Hon. W. A. Gordon warns mining is precarious because ore cannot be replaced once extracted. Haileybury long-time mineral official notes mines’ life tied to ore veins, with boom towns fading when veins run dry and remote districts rarely becoming future industry hubs. The modern girl is also criticized for both worn and unworn clothing.
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W. A. Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Haileybury
Fast Locomotive Hiawatha Roars Into Service in Schenectady
A 120 mile per hour oil burning steam locomotive named Hiawatha, first of two, strode through a colored veil at a Schenectady works and will operate between Chicago and St. Paul on a middle western railroad as a diesel competitor answer.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Chicago
St. Paul
Hiawatha
Baby Picture Preparedness Week Encourages Monthly Snaps
An article promotes documenting a baby's life from birth through early childhood. It urges fathers to photograph the first steps and monthly milestones, noting hospital visits, family interest, and the evolving role of parenting in capturing every memorable moment.
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Sir Stork
Poultry Exports Rise In 1954 Fiscal Year Shipments
During the year ended March 31 1955 about 198916 boxes or 24120 pounds of Canadian dressed poultry were inspected for export and local and interprovincial shipment under the Livestock Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture. This followed an increase over 1933 34 fiscal year of 73331 boxes or 5133170 pounds.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Father Son Exchange Over Spending Sparks Tense Moment
A father reproaches his son for high spending while the son blames the grandfather in a terse exchange reflecting family tensions. The dialogue hints at financial strain and intergenerational comparison.
Air Powers Seek Mammoth Planes for Fast Troop Transport
The piece notes Britain’s jubilee fever and patriotic merchandising. It cites the Aircraft Year Book predicting multi engined bombers and troop carriers can reach 300 mph at three miles up. It compares German, French, and British air strengths, highlighting Britain’s 2800 combat planes and global deployment.
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Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America
Germany
France
British Isles
Royal Air Force
Wheat pioneer Dr Seager Wheeler wins world wheat king honor
Western Canada fruit grows Dr Seager Wheeler of Rosthern Saskatchewan receives an England trip sponsored by friends and the CPR in recognition of his world championship wheat, barley and other crop prizes. He emigrated from the Isle of Wight in 1885 and won the world wheat king title five times 1911 1914 1915 1916 1918 and earned a doctorate from Queen's University for his achievements.
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Canada
Seager Wheeler
Rosthern
Saskatchewan
England
Canadian Pacific Railway
Isle of Wight
Dominion
Queen's University
Television tests begin in United States with field trials
David Sarnoff announced at RCA stockholders meeting that real television field tests will start in the U S as soon as apparatus is ready. Construction begins immediately with equipment expected in 12 to 15 months. He said tests do not imply immediate service and TV will supplement radio, not replace it. In other news, northern hemisphere cyclones rotate counter clockwise while southern hemisphere storms rotate clockwise.
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United States
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Sarnoff
Wheat Quality Influenced by Local Conditions and Season
A Dominion Department of Agriculture report notes that wheat gluten quality is largely hereditary but strongly shaped by local conditions, especially precipitation, temperature, and sunshine hours. Thirty years of station studies across the Dominion show Prairie wheat owes its high quality mainly to favorable seasonal factors and fertile soil.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Dominion Division of Chemistry
Debunking Voodoo Myths From Haiti to Africa
Dr. Melville J. Terskovitz returns after three months studying in Haiti and West Africa. He and Northwestern University anthropologist Herskovitz challenge Hollywood tales of voodoo, saying the religion is peaceful with Saturday ceremonies and no human sacrifice.
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West Indies
Melville J. Terskovitz
Haiti
Africa
Herskovitz
Northwestern University
Chicago
Gentle Paris Couple Adopted by Survivors After War Aid
An elderly Paris couple who spent thousands of francs sending comforts to French soldiers they befriended during the war are now aided by the same survivors. Christian Buch is noted by Humboldt as a leading geologist of his era.
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Paris
France
Christian Buch
Humboldt
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Daddie
Mommie
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