Non-Magnetic Ship to Plot World Magnetic Variations
A 770 ton non magnetic brigantine named Research is being built in Devonshire to replace the Carnegie vessel. It will cost about 1 million dollars and employ bronze alloys and brass, copper, teak, and non magnetic components to map true versus magnetic north. The ship will serve as a global magnetic charting platform aiding safer navigation for nations.
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Fuver Dart
Devonshire
Carnegie
Carnegie Institute of Washington
British Admiralty
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Royal Visit Plans for Canadian Tour By Ottawa Government
The Canadian government will plan and announce the royal visit to Canadian cities under the Statute of Westminster. The King will be advised by Canadian ministers while in Canada and a minister in waiting will accompany him. British ministers will not travel with the party in Canada.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Ottawa
London
Calcium Rich Diet Linked to Longevity Across Ancestry
A science report links a calcium rich diet of ancient populations to longer life spans. It cautions posterity to obtain calcium and warns to be careful when crossing streets to avoid accidents.
The Boxers Sworn to Exterminate Foreigners
A 19th century account notes the Boxers as a society in China committed to eradicating all foreigners, reflecting their nationalist anti foreigner stance and resistance to imperial influence.
Fear and pleasure in cities under stress in wartime observations
The Marquess of Donegal notes across cities like Prague Paris and London that fear of destruction alters leisure. Formal entertainment declines while moderate venues flourish. cinemas and cafes stay busy in hard days, though Paris locally mobilizes quickly and London shows similar shifts away from dressing to casual venues.
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Marquess of Donegal
London Sunday Dispatch
Prague
Berlin
Germany
Paris
Est. Nord
St. Lazare
London
Ciro’s
Confession Of An Editor Declines Writing A Book
A Calgary Albertan correspondent challenges our ability to write a book and we answer clearly that we cannot. If a book means a novel the reply is negative. The author notes prior attempts and progress but says talents lie in other directions.
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Calgary Albertan
Rock beauty joins New York Aquarium colored collection
After a 36 year quest the New York Aquarium exhibits a Hela canthus tricolor or rock beauty, among the rarest and hardest to catch alive. One recent Miami catch is still developing with orange gold body and black side spots and will gain red edging and blue nose as it matures.
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New York Aquarium
John Shea
Bermuda
Miami
Singapore
Indian Ocean
Calgary Welcomes Second Woman Lawyer Mary Duncan
Justice W R Howson admitted Mary Duncan to the Calgary bar praising women lawyers for their contribution to the profession. She becomes the second woman attorney in Calgary joining Helen Steeves, the city's first and only other woman lawyer.
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Calgary
Mary Duncan
W. R. Howson
Justice Howson
Helen Steeves
Humans Lost Ear Moving Muscles In Evolution
A historical note explains that humans once moved their ears using seven underlying muscles. Over time these muscles became useless due to evolutionary changes, diminishing the ability to rotate ears.
Hens Fed Cod Liver Oil Boost Egg Size
A study finds larger and better eggs produced by laying hens fed cod liver oil. Researchers note improved egg quality and shell strength linked to the dietary supplement.
King George and Queen Elizabeth Next May Visit Canada
Reports say a large royal retinue of about 100 will accompany King George and Queen Elizabeth during a Canadian visit next May. They may sail aboard the Empress of Britain with much of the crew from the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. The Majesties are expected to stay at Rideau Hall with Lord Tweedsmuir for a time.
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King George
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Lord Tweedsmuir
Rideau Hall
Pacific Ocean Area Compared To Earth Land Area
The article notes that the Pacific Ocean area matches the land area of the Earth, expressing the comparison in concise terms. It highlights the immense size difference between ocean and land surfaces.
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Pacific Ocean
Earth
Canada wins pistol and revolver championship at Winnipeg
Canada wins the British empire pistol and revolver title by a 31 point margin in Winnipeg. Great Britain takes second, India third, with the Commonwealth trophy to be held by the winning team for a year. Staged as the first event, sponsors expect teams from many nations next year.
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Canada
British Empire
Winnipeg
R. G. Pickrell
C.N.R. Investigation Department
Canadian Pistol and Revolver Association
Great Britain
India
Australia
New Zealand
Hong Kong
South Africa
British West Indies
Kenya
S. J. Hungerford
C.N.R
Decline Of Great Industry Noted In Carriage Making
The Boston Globe cites statistics showing only 900 carriages buggies and sulkies were manufactured in the United States last year. It notes a public education gap as a result of the decline and mentions Richmond Park in London hosting about 400 deer and over 100 bird species.
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United States
Boston Globe
Richmond Park
London
Parrots Replace Watch Dogs in Mekeo Mountain Villages
In Papua's Mekeo district mountain villages, parrots have assumed the role of guarding homes and fields, with residents noting their alert calls and ability to deter intruders.
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Mekeo
Papua
Planning Warm Welcome For King and Queen of England
The New York Times urges a heartfelt welcome for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as a symbol of enduring ties between the United States and Britain. It lauds the royal couple as hard working rulers who embody shared democratic values and mutual friendship across the Atlantic.
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England
King George
Queen Elizabeth
France
Atlantic
New York Times
Paid Debt In Full Burfield’s Gift To Westminster Hospital
William Ernest Burfield, a London flower seller, died at 62 leaving one room of belongings to be sold. Neighbors bid up to 71 dollars for his estate, all donated to Westminster Hospital as his final repayment of a debt he never owed.
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Wiliam Ernest Burfield
London
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Westminster Hospital
Burfield
The
William Ernest Burfield
The Legitimate Newspaper In the Modern Era
In this opinion piece F P A laments journalism's erosion by magazines cars tabloids cinema and radio while noting the enduring demand for quality papers. He predicts improved content and greater independence as newspapers slowly recover their standing.
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F.P.A
Snakes Found in Hawaii Spark Alarm in Honolulu
An 18 inch garter snake was found on a Honolulu street corner by eight year old Francis Edralin. The discovery marks Hawaii as the second time a rep tile snake has been found in the territory, challenging the long standing claim that the islands are snake free. The first incident occurred years ago and Hawaii remains reluctant to acknowledge snakes even in circuses.
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Hawaii
Garden of Eden
Honolulu
Francis Edralin
New Salvage Plan Aims To Raise Grosvenor Wreck Treasure
A £75,000 company forms to salvage the Grosvenor, an East India Company ship wrecked near Port St John in 1782. The prospectus values the cargo at £5,000,000, with 12 months of work and costs around £35,000, using Zuider Zee style reclamation techniques including a 1,300 ft breakwater and watertight dyke.
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Grosvenor
East Indian Company
Port St. John
Africa
Zuider Zee
Holland
McGill Biochemists Report Discovery of New Hormone
Dr James B Collip led McGill University researchers and four colleagues in announcing a new hormone that stimulates human metabolism by 20 to 40 percent independently of the thyroid. The team includes D K O Donovan now in Ireland, L W Billingsley of the National Research Council, Ottawa, EL F Denstedt and A H Neufeld. Exact significance remains unknown as they pursue the hormone’s relation to fat metabolism.
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McGill University
James B Collip
McGill
Collip
D. K O'Donovan
Ireland
L. W. Billingsley
National Research Council
Ottawa
EL F Denstedt
A. H. Neufeld
Belief in Animal Immortality Across Histories
A brief survey asks if animals possess immortal souls and cites John Wesley’s claim that the brute creation will be restored to vigor and happiness after death. The passage notes that Luther Butler Turner John Wesley and other eminent figures shared this belief.
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John Wesley
Luther
Bishop Butler
Tennyson Keble
Pope
Barber Shop Sleep Induces Rest in Chair Opinion
A barber notes many customers fall asleep in the chair after a late night. The article suggests the act of cutting hair and the tranquil atmosphere of the shop can lull men to sleep.
Scotsman Seeks Long Ride for Five at Riding Academy
A Scotsman asks to rent a horse at a riding academy and requests the longest possible ride for a party of five. The groom asks about duration, prompting a reply that emphasizes a lengthy outing.
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Riding Academy
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