Ambitious high altitude aims from aviation society
The Society for Investigation of Elevation in High Altitudes proposes twelve hours of service between Namburg and New York and aims to reach six to seven miles altitude. Led by Dirigible expert Karl Arnstein, the group cites reduced weather interference at high levels and possible speeds up to 270 mph, but notes substantial sacrifices and fuel concerns. Professor Heinhard Suering and Arnstein caution that practical flight at those heights faces technical hurdles and energy demands.
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Namburg
New York
Nee Bertin Aviation Society
der Karl Arnstein
Heriin Adviers Way
Society For
Heinhard Suering
Potedam Observatory
Tr. Arnstein
Los Angeles
Arnstein
Sv. Arnstein
Earth
Will Preserve Cathedral Beautiful Spanish Structure 300 Years Old
Huargos Cathedral a 13th century Spanish church faces ruin from weather and time. Spanish government votes funds for repairs after public appeal. Duke of Alba highlights danger as towers transept suffer serious damage. Meister Hans contributed tower caps and lanterns. renowned as a rare Norman style Spanish church.
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Spain
Huargos
Maurice
Perdimand
Duke of Alba
Burgos
Meister Hans
Record February revenue from all industries tops 406 million
The Financial Post estimates February revenue from all branches of industry at 406,872,120 dollars, nearly 100 million more than 1935. The gain spans agriculture, forestry, fishing, trapping, mining, electric power, building and manufacturing.
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Financial Post
Visitor asks postmaster about vegetarianism in village
A visitor in a country village asked a postmaster his views on vegetarianism. The postmaster replied that they have fine postcards of the new viaduct, the Baptist Church, and the library. America experiences about 1.4 million dollars in property loss from fire daily. The second largest copper mine in the world is in Alaska.
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America
Alaska
Odd London Trades Secondhand Plate Glass and Wallpaper Repair
A London dealer sells broken window panes for reuse and a wallpaper repairer masks damage by pasting white paper and recreating the pattern with brush and paint. The piece also mentions a water diviner and a water taster in England and Paris, noting M. Duvivieu’s refined palate for water sources and mineral content.
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London
England
Paris
M. Duvivieu
France
New Rochelle Rooster Whistle Kill Closes Mystery
A famed local rooster serving as an alarm for Echo Bay boatmen died after autopsy showed a tiny metal whistle lodged in its windpipe. A pea blocked the whistle causing choking. Curious locals gathered, then cut off the rooster head. Owner Adam Samuel valued the fowl for years.
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New Rochelle
Echo Bay
Adam Samuel
Princess Victoria Starts Independent Household at Iver
Princess Victoria, long a close aide to Queen Alexandra and once a constant presence after King Edward's death, plans a quiet country life by taking a house at Iver. Charlotte Knollys, Alexandra’s longtime secretary, begins her own home at over 90, leaving royal service for a London flat.
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Victoria
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Iver
Charlotte Knolly
Royal Household
London
Boxing Champ Threatens Man After Tube Tripping
In a moment of exasperation a boxing champion, insisting on business terms, grabbed a offender by the collar after a passenger on a tube train trod on his foot and elbowed him aside. The trainer warned the incident would not stand, while the champion set terms for a fight if needed.
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West End
Harry
Petrified Forest Found Near Marathon Texas
Geologists discover a petrified forest in a remote Big Bend valley near Marathon. Standing trunks reach 150 feet, and a fallen tree measures 96 feet. The valley is cut by a deep canyon and the land is blanketed with yellow ash.
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Marathon
Texas
Big Bend
Trains Wolf To Guard Car In New Safety Notion
Frank Doudera of Brooklyn plans to train a captured black wolf to guard his car while parked in Northern Quebec during a recent trip. He asserts the animal will act as a watchdog, illustrating a novel approach to automotive security.
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Frank Doudera
Brooklyn
Quebec
Doudera
London Aeroplane Club Formed By Private Owners
London opens a new aeroplane club for private aircraft owners with twelve initial members and their own planes. The group plans to promote flying contests and related activities in the city.
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London
Made Fortunes Then Died Poor on the Trail of 98
In Ottawa records the unclaimed Yukon estates from the 1890s gold rush total about 9000 dollars across 54 cases. Notable figures such as Olaf Olson and B J McGee saw fortunes shrink to 2200 and 201 dollars respectively as the era faded. Other famed "Trail of 98" figures like Thomas Buchanan Horace Stewart and R Anderson ended with only pittances before dying in the Frozen North.
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Kiondike
Auditor General’s Department
Ottawa
George P. Mackenzie
Yukon
Olaf Olson
Dawson City
B. J. McGee
White Horse
Robert W. Service
Thomas H. Buchanan
Horace Stewart
R. Anderson
North
How Photos Are Sent By Radio Inverter Tells Idea
Captain H Ranger of Newark head of RCA research describes a system to send photographs signatures and other writing by radio across the Atlantic. He explains inspiration from a reservoir where electrons substitute for water and the recording method using paraffin to capture received dots and dashes. The firm expects a commercial service soon.
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H. Ranger
Newark, NJ
Radio Corporation of America
Department of Research and Development
Radio
Atlantic
Ranger
Falkland Island Crime Free Life Attracts London Visit
The Falkland Islands, far off South America, claim nil unemployment and minimal crime. Chief Constable Daniel J O Sullivan, famed as keeper of the prison, travelled to England with a man serving a long term sentence. He cites sociability and isolation as keys, and notes a need for a local newspaper in Port Stanley.
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Falkland Islands
South America
Daniel John O'Sullivan
England
London
Port Stanley
O’sullivan
Talking Clock Announces Time Every Fifteen Minutes
A new talking clock announces the current time at fifteen minute intervals using an integrated phonograph mechanism. The device shares a standard clock face and works, with a lever and cam actuating a phonograph drum to produce voice announcements. The system includes a motor-driven film and a horned stylus for amplified sound. Butter production in Saskatchewan rose in February to 732703 pounds from 620518 last year, up 18 percent, with increases across southern and central districts.
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Saskatchewan
General Thorughout
Luminous Night Sticks For Paris Policemen
Paris police are to be equipped with luminous night sticks to improve visibility for drivers at night. Authorities argue drivers are often short sighted and fail to see officers, making traffic signals and gestures hard to read from a distance.
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Paris
America
Easter Bonnet Tip Raises Church Lunch Price Jibe
A Roxburgh Corners note quotes a Fergus News-Record remark advising readers to tease about a husband’s bid of 38.35 for a church social box lunch, framing the joke as marital wisdom.
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Roxburgh’s Corners
Fergus News-Record
British University in Holy Land Proposed Near Mount of Olives
A plan to move the English college operating in Jerusalem aims to establish a British university in the Holy Land with an estimated expenditure of 50000 dollars. The proposal signals a major step in creating a regional university presence.
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British University
Holy Land
Mount of Olives
English College
Jerusalem
Duchess of Atholl Arrives in Canada for Education Conference
The Duchess of Atholl, under-secretary to the British Department of Education, arrives at Windsor Station to attend the National Council of Education conference in the metropolis during the week of April 5. The photo also shows Miss Mersey Fletcher, niece of the Duchess.
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Duchess of Atholl
Department of Education
Windsor
National Councl of Education
Metropolis
Mersey Fletcher
Women Better Students and Rising World Shapers
The Salem News cites a general report from schools and colleges saying women and girls outperform men and boys. It notes women engage in intellectual growth, while men favor entertainment, and argues that capable women will increasingly influence global leadership.
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Salem News
Young surgeon outwitted at dinner party joke
A bashful young surgeon is invited to a dinner by a lively older woman. He struggles to carve a chicken. The hostess mocks him, and he quips that she is not a chicken, illustrating a witty reply at table.
Window-seat diners get larger portions says Outlook
A humorous exchange at a small restaurant explains that customers by the window are served larger portions. The waiter confirms the policy as a running joke about seating and portion sizes.
What He Needed
An old colored man arraigned before a justice on a charge of assault. The judge asked if he wanted a lawyer. he refused, saying he did not want a lawyer but would like a couple of good witnesses if available.
Seven year old steers shipped to Calgary stock yards
Two seven year old steers weighing 4200 pounds were shipped from Vulcan Alberta by W J McIntyre. They lost under 100 pounds in transit and proved difficult to sell due to their immense size. A stray dialogue snippet about an engagement and a joking remark about a dentist follows.
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Calgary
W J. McIntyre
Vulcan
Alberta
Jack Miner's Birds At Kingsville Sanctuary And Its Mission
The Jack Miner sanctuary near Kingsville spanning two hundred acres with a thirty acre core hosts ponds and windbreak plantings to support waterfowl and shore birds. Miner, aided by millionaire supporters, funds bird food and research while tagging birds to study migration and share data with Canada and the United States governments. He markets his work as winged gospel though he remains modest about wealth, continuing to feed birds and drive a Ford.
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Prof
EL. Wright
Windsor
Kingsville
Jack Miner
United States
Baffin’s Land
Studson'’s Bay
Willing To Be Questioned In Court Proceedings
Prosecuting counsel sought the witness location between 10 and 10 30 am on August 9. The defense objected twice as the question reappeared. The judge ruled the inquiry material after the witness could not recall the exact moment.
Circus Freight Row Over Elephant Shipments
In a freight yard dispute the crew argued over moving a young elephant described as nursery stock. Brien urged trunk rates while Dugan insisted on bidding as a baby grand, reflecting the humorous quarrel among the shippers.
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Saint Locey
Murphy
Brien
Dugan
Canadian Tax Compare Proves Painful to a Canadian
A reader suggests feeling better about Canada’s income tax by comparing it with Britain's levy. The remark implies higher burden abroad and invites reflection on domestic taxation.
Bad News Brought Gently Like Soft Boiled Omelets
A short sketch notes that bad news should be broken gently much as a soft boiled egg is peeled with care. It likens careful delivery to preserving calm while conveying difficult feelings. The piece emphasizes tact and empathy in communication.
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