End of Drought Hope Grows For Western Canada Wheat
Western Canadian farmers foresee a better fall harvest though not as bright as pre 1929 levels. Stronger signs include more fall work seed supplies ample snowfall and general creditor leniency. Yet early spring rains and sustained moisture are still needed to revive the drought weakened fields across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Peace River area remains the bright exception with near normal soil moisture and prospects of a bumper crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Ward
Albeta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Peace River
Wheat
Air-Cooled Tire Promises Longer Lasting Rubber
A new air cooled tire design reduces heat by up to 36 degrees using hundreds of holes in the tread to vent hot air and bring in cooler air. The inventor claims potential for more rubber content and tires lasting as long as the car.
Parised rose-red sheer wool dress for junior style
A Paris inspired rose-red sheer woollen coat like dress with brown trim and plain buttons. Describes alternative fabrics cottons rayon linen and a short sleeve version. Style No 989 fits sizes 8 10 12 14 with yardage and price details 25 cents pattern coin preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Evolution Of English Names Through History On Fenchurch Street
The article traces how English words and names evolved from Norman times noting that Fenchurch Street is not fenny or swampy and recounts how terms like dormouse beefeaters girasoles gants and poupee shifted across languages. It links place names to markets and objects showing linguistic change over centuries.
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Fenchurch Street
London
Tower of London
Jerusalem
Holy City
Ghent
England
Education and Ability Equality in Public Schools
The State Board of Regents appointed a commission to classify all public school children whose abilities are beyond or below normal. The aim is to count such children and identify suitable instruction methods, with the ultimate goal of tailoring education to each child’s abilities. The approach seeks to reduce inequality by aligning teaching to individual capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Regents
New York Times
Roquefort Cheese Protection in France and 1922 Court Ruling
Roquefort cheese from Aveyron in south central France has long enjoyed protection from agriculture authorities and the courts. The Roquefort name is tied to the village cellars and historic charters, though 1922 court rulings limited branding for nearby towns making similar curdled ewe milk cheeses.
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Roquefort
France
Ministry of Agriculture
Aveyron
Charles VII
Arctic Navigator Dead Captain E. Falk Dies at 47
Captain E. Falk, famed Arctic navigator, dies of pernicious anaemia in St. John’s Newfoundland. He went to Newfoundland in 1901 as first officer on the Margaret Murray and saved many lives. In World War I he made several war zone trips. In command of Lord Kirdersley his ship was trapped in Arctic ice. he organized sled parties and after ten days was rescued by Boxer to Nome, Alaska.
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E. Falk
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Margaret Murray
Lord Kirdersley
Nome
Alaska
Canada Fails To Keep Pace With Dairy Herd Improvement
Ontario and Kingston reports show Canada lagging behind nations like New Zealand and Denmark in dairy herd progress. Dr. J A Ruddick notes low cow testing uptake though Saskatchewan and British Columbia push farmer borne costs boosting results. Province reports urge expansion of contesting work to lower milk production costs ahead of imperial conference trade impacts.
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Canada
J. A. Ruddick
Dairymen’s Association of
Ontario
Kingston
Dr. Ruddick
New Zealand
Denmark
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Dairy Commissioner
Alberta
Dominion Department
Faith in Canada Voiced by Governor General at Halifax Luncheon
The Earl of Bessborough expressed deep faith in Canada at a Halifax Canadian Club luncheon. He praised a sound national foundation built on a people with character heart and outlook and noted his first anniversary of arrival approaching. He observed Halifax as a central hub within the Dominion.
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Canada
Earl of Bessborough
Halifax
Value Of Cow Testing At Saskatoon Banquet
C Isner dairyman won the Saskatoon Herd Improvement Association cup for high average production and the Star Phoenix trophy for greatest increase per cow. He tested every cow and culled those not meeting standards. He buys all feed and still turns a profit. Members average 29 pounds more butterfat in 1931 despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
C. Isner
Saskatoon Herd Improvement Association
Star- Phoenix
Omaha at junction of national highways
Omaha Nebraska sits at the junction of sixteen national and interstate highways serving as a key hub. The city lies where three major national routes meet, shaping transport and commerce in the region.
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Omaha, Neb
Aubrey L. Eads Tops New York Hat Buyers
Aubrey L. Eads stands as the biggest individual hat buyer in New York, purchasing more than 50 hats annually, averaging about one hat each week. When he has time on his hands he shops for hats.
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New York
Aubrey L. Eads
Ancient common law and the child’s right to be heard
The article notes the old legal principle that a child must be heard to be considered a living person. It discusses how this requirement reflected early views on personhood and dialogue in jurisprudence.
Insect Damage Amounts to Over 100 Million in Canada
Prof A V Mitchener of Manitoba Agricultural College told the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists at Winnipeg that annual insect damage in Canada tops 100 million dollars. He warned that 1932 will see a broader Manitoba grasshopper infestation than 1931.
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Canada
A. V. Mitchener
Manitoba Agricultural College
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Winnipeg
Mitchener
Manitoba
Toews on Sinemocaan Returns With New Dairy Jar
A full size forty quart milk can is now available in a single piece. The announcement highlights the new design as a practical improvement for dairy operations.
Monks Expelled from France Modernize Luxembourg Monastery
Monks expelled from France thirty years ago maintain a Luxembourg monastery with up to date equipment. A light railway links the monastery to the station for supplies and other railways connect the buildings. All heavy work is powered by electricity.
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France
Luxemburg
Settlement of the unemployed on agricultural land in Germany
Settlement of the unemployed on agricultural land in Germany proceeds slowly with limited progress and ongoing delays noted in official reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bacteria Found Deep in Bituminous Coal by Scientists
Scientists report living bacteria reside in bituminous coal at depths exceeding 2000 feet, suggesting subsurface microbial life can persist in extreme underground environments. The finding highlights resilience of life and potential implications for geology and biotechnology.
Lindbergh at 30 Still the Boyish Flyer
Charles Lindbergh turned 30 as the world credits him with daring flights and quiet demeanor. The year just past added about twenty thousand miles of air travel to his already storied career. He remains the same tall slim figure with tousled light hair and a boyish voice, averse to self praise as he pursues the science he loves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
Charles Augustus Jr
Paris
Large shipment of shingles from Vancouver to Ontario
A train load of 32 cars of British Columbia shingles, part of a 34 car order totaling 7,000,000 shingles, sufficient to roof over 400 homes, has been shipped from Vancouver to Weston, Ontario. The move is seen as a potential sign of renewed demand for shingles and lumber in eastern Canada.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
Ontario
Canada
Weston
Ont
A Higher Rank
A second officer upbraids a seaman for his rum habit. He quips that without drinking he might have become a second officer, while the sailor retorts that when drunk he is an admiral.
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Tappin
Larne France to Open Its First Public Pool
The town of Larne in France plans to open its first swimming pool, marking a new public recreation facility for residents. Local officials anticipate a community hub and safer, accessible swimming opportunities for families and visitors.
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Larne
France
Quote exchange hints at telegram etiquette in Madrid
A brief Madrid exchange contrasts actions with words and jokes about telegram use, reflecting social manners in Buen Humor.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
By Annette
Shanghai
Captain Falk
North
Robt. Welr
Canadian Horticultural Council
Robert Weir
Ottawa
Horticultural Council
Weir
AbDermot Ave
John D
John D. Rockefeller
Malcolm Campbell
Ormond Beach
Florida
Campbell
Lindbergh
Madrid
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