Plans to Turn Wheat Surplus into Valuable By-Products
Plans to convert Canada’s wheat surplus into higher value products are discussed at McGill University. Prof W Boyd Campbell advocates a five year program with $500000 to develop new outlets for wheat notably producing monosodium glutamate in Canada, citing profits from imported units and the high protein content of Canadian wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ulpam Paper Research Institute
McGil University
W. Boyd Campbell
Forest Products Laboratories
China
Dominion
Dominics
Japan
Busiest Doctor In World Returns To Duty
Sir Frederick Kay Menzies LL.D chief medical officer of the London County Council recovers from a leg injury after two months indoors. He oversees 46 000 beds and hundreds of doctors across LCC hospitals, and guides medical exams for school children. The vast reorganizations in 1933 showcased his skill and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kay Menzies
London County Council
I Neas
L.C.C
LCC
Sir Frederick
Ford to Rebuild Anne Boleyn Cottage for Laborers
Henry Ford buys the historic Anne Boleyn cottage near Chelmsford England for 1250 and plans to rebuild it as it was four centuries ago. It will be divided into town cottages for Ford farm laborers. Livermore formerly kept flocks nearby and found an underground passage to the castle now a girls' school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Boleyn
Chelmsford
England
Henry Ford
Henry
London
Mr. Ford
Bull's Lodge
Anne
Bullen
Holy Land
M. Livermore
Mr. Livermore
Mary Queen of Scots
Henry VIII
Elizabeth
William IV
Charles I
Electric Eye Lights City in Street Light Experiments
Stockholm Electric Light and Power Company conducts long distance control tests of city lighting using a photo electric cell. The device senses light to announce switching times and triggers the street lamps regardless of day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm Electric Light and Power Company
Stockholm
Swiden
Bank of Canada share issue closes oversubscribed
Subscriptions to the Bank of Canada share offering were accepted until Sept 21 midnight and returned for those received after. In five open days the response exceeded expectations, causing the issue to be oversubscribed. A humorous aside notes a grapefruit namesake tied to clustered fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Canada
Churchill Power House Harnesses Pigweed Seed Fuel
The Churchill elevator uses pigweed seed screenings to fuel furnaces creating steam for power and heat. Over six miles of bells move grain, elevators and fans operate on electric power, and grain boards officials supervise grading. Since opening, screenings have supplied power and lit the harbor lamps for ships at Hudson Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Grain Board
Hudson Bay
Treasure Drum Restored at Windsor Tailor Shop
In Windsor Nova Scotia Jack Munro rediscovered an old bass drum in his tailor shop after a 15 year disappearance. The drum, once beaten to honor Canada by the 85th Highlanders of Nova Scotia at Vimy Passchendaele, bears the unit crest in blue gold and red and remains a treasured link to the Great War despite rusted strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Munro
Windsor
Nova Scotia
Munro
85Th Highlanders
Canada
Vimy Irilge
Passchendaele
Jack
85Th
Iroquois Ceremonies Highlight Vast Dance Traditions
The article describes Iroquois ceremonies featuring about thirty dances, illustrating cultural practices and the ceremonial rhythm. It contrasts communal performance with personal conduct, noting that stubbornness often undermines effort.
Livestock Production In Canada Expands Across Provinces
Canada’s provinces show strong livestock adaptation boosting the industry. In 1933 Canadians consumed 74 lb pork, 56 lb beef, 10 lb poultry and 6 lb mutton per person, plus butter, cheese and eggs. Exports to the United Kingdom rose to 50,317 cattle, with 10,000 head to other countries. Beef and pork exports surged. total meat and dairy animals numbered over 23 million, and poultry surpassed 59 million birds. The 1933 gross farm wealth reached 5.44 billion dollars with livestock and poultry figures highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
United Kingdom
Returns From Northern Voyage by Captain Bartlett
Captain Bob Bartlett and the schooner Morrissey returned from the north with valuable wildlife specimens and extensive scientific data. Bartlett called the expedition the most successful of his voyages though ice prevented a visit to the Peary monument. Under the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, a science party explored northern channels in late June and gathered material of presumed high value. Meanwhile Montreal butchers face a weekly lamb shortage, needing at least 3,000 head more to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bartlett
Morrissey
Peary Monument
Academy of Natural Sciences of
Philadelphia
Japanese Fleet Adopts Radio Telegraph Equipment
Report states more than 1,000 Japanese ships have been outfitted with radio telegraph gear enhancing maritime communications. The move reflects rising use of wireless technology in naval operations.
Patching History and Pests Then and Now in a Fragmented Narrative
A long excerpt combines plans to centralize priceless British parchments with a Canadian agricultural forecast from 1935. It notes Lord Hanworth's push to gather records scattered among royal and religious buildings and warns against parchment sales before state appraisal. It also reports an anticipated severe pale western cutworm outbreak across Western Canada, detailing affected districts and preventive planting windows.
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Records Office
British Museum
College of Heralds
Houses of Parliament
Lambeth Palace
Windsor Castle
Lord Hanworth
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Indian Head
Sask
Calgary
Markinch
Saskatoon
Chamberlain
Hazenmore
Kenaston
Cavendish
Alta
Biggar
Cowley
Iddesleigh
Drumheller
Acme
Coutts
Champion
British Honduras plans new exports as gum trade declines
The Brockville Recorder and Times reports that British Honduras faces a financial crisis as chicle exports fall. To avoid bankruptcy, citizens shift focus to banana citrus fruit and hardwood exports while suggesting publicity stunts to boost chewing gum sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Honduras
Brockville Recorder and Times
Nothing More Unsightly Billboards Post Show Protests
Alderman Allan Towe of London advocates tearing down or covering campaign and circus billboards after events. The Border Cities Star agrees that tattered posters announcing dead or buried events are unsightly and should be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Towe
London
Border Cities Star
Ontario minister notes Scotland society fund and invites Scots
The Ontario Minister of Agriculture Duncan Marshall tells fair boards that the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has run shows for a century without government aid and holds about £1,890,000 in reserve. He hints at bringing more Scots onto local fair boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Advocate
Ontario
Duncan Marshall
Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
Male fur seals guard harems from April to July
Male fur seals maintain harem associations during the breeding season from April through July, enduring long watches with no food, drink, or rest as they defend territorial access and mating opportunities.
London booksellers burn forged first editions controversy
Booksellers in London burn catalogued first editions by Browning Wordsworth Swinburne and others once deemed genuine by scholars John Carter and Graham Pollard. The forgery claim shocks England and the US as private collectors and public institutions hold the volumes. A West End dealer offers full refunds and burns returned copies from clients who hold the fakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brownings
Wordsworth
Swinburne
John Carter
Graham Pollard
West End
Why Go To College A Considered View
The piece argues college is worthwhile only for those seeking training and discipline not for social or athletic enjoyment. It notes universities will increasingly screen out students seeking merely a good time and social life.
Typist and Boss Exchange on Nine O'clock Arrival
A typist asks about arriving by nine and the boss suggests arriving by nine to learn why. The text notes annual world silver production around 250000 ounces, with most used by the chemical industry.
Astronomical Instrument Detects Candle Heat at Distance
A scientific instrument used by astronomers can detect the heat of a candle from 100 miles away. The report notes foot ailments affect two worn for every man.
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Leedes County Council
Fom
Electric Eye
Winnig
Ruth Rogers
Paris
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Furneers St Power House
Capt. Bartlett
Montreal
the Snapshot Guild
Britain
Museum of British Records
Lon
Don
United States
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